“Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.”
— Albert Einstein
A summer program design specifically for older kids
The Idea!
Designed to engaged teens with experiential learning opportunities in subjects they like, and careers they are interested.
A Journey of Adventure and Learning
Our excursions take students to the frontline of history, to experiment with new technology, to explore their curiosity, to engage with professionals on possible career paths, and experience adventure.
Summer 2025 Programs
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Adventure Week
On this week-long excursion, students will explore all the adventures that North Carolina has to offer as they put down their devices and get out in nature.
Campers will whitewater raft the French Broad River, rappel down waterfalls, zip line across rivers, rock climb and hike to the peak of the Grandfather Mountain!
Experiencing adventure helps build self-confidence, reduces stress, and helps the children mental and physical wellbeing!
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Aerospace Engineering
Engineering and artificial intelligence are that the forefront of American ingenuity. This week long engineering experience focuses on the future of aerospace engineering.
Campers will see a SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, tour the largest museum of aerospace history at the Kennedy Space Center NASA museum, explore careers in aerospace engineering at Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University, followed by a tour of the United States Space Force who manage all the launches on the Space Coast!
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Arts, History, Careers, and Memories
Welcome to the Summer Experience Program. This program is designed to expose campers to the arts, experience history, explore career paths and make memories with their friends.
On this week long journey, campers will travel to both Boston and New York City.
In Boston, campers will see the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, experience history through the Freedom Trail, and tour Harvard University.
Later in the week campers will travel south to NYC to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, catch a Broadway show, and experience history along a tour of Ellis Island and the State of Liberty!
Program Details
Programs: Three
Topics: Adventure, Aerospace Engineering,
Length: 4 -6 days
Maximum Capacity: 10 students
Age Range: 12 - 17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost?
The cost of this program is one flat tuition fee. Each program is different and unique, so too are the tuition costs. Please click on the “Learn More” tab under the program you are interested to find the cost and registration.
What are my payment options?
Families can choose to pay for their program in monthly payments . Thus, the payment is divided by the amount of months until the program is conducted. For example, if you register in February for a July program, the cost is split into 6 payments.
How does food work?
Students will have three meals per day, with the cost of those meals included in your tuition. Some meals will be prepared by our staff, some meals will be at restaurants. Each program will be a little different, and a menu, with food options given prior to the week.
We highly suggest parents provide their kids the ability to purchase snacks. Many banks provide these services, like Greenlight or put money on a phone like Apple Pay.
How does sleeping and bed check work?
While each program is slightly different, our groups stay in both hotels and private rental properties. Students will have 2-4 roommates. Each night our team member(s) will do a bed check at 11pm. At this point campers cannot leave their rooms.
Do they do anything else on these trips?
Yes! Our programs are designed for learning, but these experiences are also opportunities for campers to make memories. We build time in the schedule for campers to explore the areas we are visiting. The group will get to choose different options and make memories.
How do I register?
Scroll up and click on “learn more” under the program you are interested. Scroll to the bottom and click Register Now.
Or use this link here, Register Now.
