Teen Adventures

Teen Adventure Trips provide you with the chance to develop outdoor skills, forge new relationships with others, enjoy wild landscapes, and strengthen your self-reliance in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor leader or have never slept a night in a tent before, each of these trips is designed to accommodate different levels of experience.
Most trips start and end at Camp Henry. Gear that is specific to each trip will be provided.

2020 Teen Adventure Trips

South Manitou Island

Need to get away from it all.  We understand.  Need to get away from it all on an Island.  We understand.  Need to get away from it all and get to hiking, camping, paddling, lighthouses, sand dunes and more.  We’ve got the spot for you.  Our South Manitou trip has all that and more.  Spend a week on South Manitou getting to experience Michigan’s version of Island Life.  Oh, did we mention there are at least 50 ships wrecked near the island, maybe you will get to see one of those…either way get ready for an Island Adventure.


Ages 13-17
Cost: $675

Week 3: July 5-11, 2020

Sunday 3:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM

 

Alaska Bound

Join Camp Henry for this once in a lifetime trip to Alaska!!! We will fly into Anchorage and take two weeks to sample the best that Alaska has to offer.

  • White Water rafting through Denali National Park
  • Backcountry camping at Wonder Lake near the base of Denali
  • Sea Kayaking in the Gulf of Alaska
  • Hiking to amazing High Mountain Lakes and Glaciers
  • Visit and explore Alaskan towns and villages
  • Wildlife Viewing Opportunities including Bears, Moose, and Whales

Jake will be leading this trip. In addition to being Camp Henry’s Director, he is the former camp director for a Summer Camp in Alaska, led this trip in 2001, 2004, 2012, and 2016 and has Wilderness First Aid Training. All equipment and instruction are provided. Airfare, all meals, ground transportation, excursion fares, and all fees provided.

This trip involves strenuous physical activity and participants will need to be prepared, physically fit and excited to hike, paddle, and explore.

Ages 15-17 * participants must be at least 15 years old by 07/01/2020.
Cost: $2,750 * based on airfare estimate. Price and dates will be confirmed by 10/01/19.

July 6-18, 2020

Enrollment is limited.

 

Kentucky/Tennessee

If you like hiking, waterfalls and underground zip lines….wait… that can’t be right…an underground zip line…..YUP, underground, then this is the trip for you.  Join us as we head to Tennessee for a trip full of hiking, waterfalls and sights too beautiful for words.  We will make a quick pit stop in Louisville Kentucky for an underground cavern zip tour and then continue to explore the much higher ground Tennessee has to offer.  All gear provided, bring your own sleeping bag and an adventurous spirit.

Ages 15-17
Cost: $725

Week 4: July 12-18, 2020

Sunday 3:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM

 

Ohiopyle

Take a trek to the western Pennsylvania woods and experience the Youghiogheny River for some world class white water rafting! Ohiopyle is perfect for a wilderness voyager. Activities might include hiking, sliding down natural waterslides, and experiencing the beautiful waterfalls including the famous “Falling Waters” house by Frank Lloyd Wright. All gear and meals provided. Bring your own sleeping bag.

Ages 15-17
Cost: $725

Week 5: July 19-25, 2020

Sunday 3:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM

 

U.P. North Adventure

Spend a week paddling, exploring and experiencing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from the view point of a sea kayak.  You might get to check out Picture Rock Cliffs, or maybe Coopers Island.  Camp out on an island at semi-rustic camp sites, take hikes and see views others only dream about seeing and come ready to make memories you will have for the rest of your life. 

Ages 13-17
Cost: $675

Week 6: July 26-Aug 1, 2020

Sunday 3:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM

 

Appalachian Adventure

Immerse yourself in the spender of the Appalachian mountain of North Carolina on this weeklong expedition.  Spend a day at the Nantahala Outdoor Center white water rafting the Nantahala River Gorge and navigating their tree tops on a high ropes adventure course.  Follow that up with time pent hiking trails among scenic mountains and experiencing some of western Carolina’s beautiful waterfalls.  Including a trip to sliding Rock.  We will have the opportunity to escape the heat with a tubing trip down Deep Creek.

Ages 15-17
Cost: $725

Week 7: Aug 2-8, 2020

Sunday 3:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM

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Dates & Rates

Day Camps
Ages 5-8 $235 - $275
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Day Camp Info
Day Camp is the perfect way to get a taste of Camp Henry while still sleeping at home. Each day has a theme and new adventures await.
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Mini Camps
Ages 7-11 $375 - $400
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Mini Camp Info
Mini Regular Camp is the perfect fit for younger campers. You will experience all the fun of camp condensed into a half week experience. You will have a blast trying many new things in a safe, structured, and fun-loving environment.
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Regular Camp
Ages 8-17 $600
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Regular Camp Info
Regular Camp at Camp Henry is awesome and has been the core summer camp program at Camp Henry since 1937! You will have the chance to take part with your cabin mates in all of our classic Camp Henry programs, including Arts & Crafts, Archery, Boating, and Outdoor Cooking.
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Frontier Camp
Ages 10-17 $700
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Frontier Camp Info
Embrace the great outdoors with the Camp Henry horses and stay in our new western frontier village near the corral. You will spend most of your day with our amazing wranglers who will help you learn the ropes of caring for your horse and will lead arena lessons and trail rides.
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Teen Adventures
Ages 13-17 $675 - $2,750
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Teen Adventures Info
Teen Adventures provide you with the chance to develop outdoor skills, forge new relationships with others, enjoy wild landscapes, and strengthen your self-reliance in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor leader or have never slept a night in a tent before, each of these trips is designed to accommodate different levels of experience.
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Wakeboarding Camp
Ages 10-17 $725
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Wakeboarding Camp Info
You will spend part of your day riding the waves of Lake Kimball, wakeboarding in addition to being pulled around the lake on our Big Banana and Magic Carpet.
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Climbing Camp
Ages 10-17 $675
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Climbing Camp Info
Love to be on the top bunk or climb high in the trees? Join the adventure and experience many of the climbing features at Camp Henry. From the Rock Wall and Cargo Net to the High Ropes Course, Leap of Faith, and Giant Swing, you will spend your mornings climbing, learning knots, and simply enjoying the best views of camp.
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Service Crew
Ages 13-17 $475
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Service Crew Info
Come give your time and energy, get your hands dirty, work hard, and get a glimpse into behind-the-scenes projects at camp. As a part of the crew, you will experience what it means to have a servant’s heart and what it means to lead by example. Part of your day will be spent with your cabin enjoying the traditional camp activities and a few hours each day will be directed towards serving camp.
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Carryover

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Carryover Info
One week not enough? You can stay for up to two consecutive weeks without leaving camp for just $99 each weekend. Carryover fees will cover activities, meals, and laundry. Plus, if you register for more than one week you will get $20 off your second week.
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