Adventure Camps - Expeditions

Trailmark Expeditions ...

offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging overnight adventures for ages 11 to 17 that range from 7 to 14 days.  Destinations throughout the northeast, including the Adirondacks, the Berkshires, Maine, Vermont, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, will be the backdrop for an adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life!  Choose from backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, sailing, caving, rock climbing or biking.  With he guidance of our trained and certified leaders, you'll see some incredible sites, meet great people and learn new skills.  Prior experience is not needed for any of our adventure, only your good attitude and your love of the outdoors.

 

Mission

The mission of The Mountain Workshop's Trailmark Expeditions is to build strong, responsible, self-reliant kids and young adults through outdoor experiences and adventure travel. We strive to educate and help people develop self-confidence through safe challenges designed to take people out of their "comfort zones." Our goal is to help people connect with the natural world and instill values that will create mentally and physically strong individuals and passionate stewards of the environment.

 

History

With over 30 years of experience, Trailmark Expeditions is a national leader in outdoor programming and adventure travel. Trailmark Expeditions take participants on 1-2 week adventures and community service trips throughout the northeast, including the Adirondacks, the Berkshires, Maine, Vermont, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. We offer people opportunities for personal and social development through a well-planned itinerary of age appropriate adventures and experiences. Our programs have a long-standing history of giving students a safe and rewarding platform to discover their true abilities. Trailmark's groups are no larger than 12 students and are led by a minimum of 2 instructors per program.

 

Goals

Participants that successfully complete an expedition with us will return home stronger and more confident. Through adventure and challenge, students will gain the leadership skills necessary to build successful adults. We help students achieve success on a course by providing them with a safe environment to share ideas, find and push their limits, and enjoy the outdoors.

 

Our goals are for Trailmark participants to:

  • Move beyond self-constructed personal boundaries in order to grow in numerous ways.
  • Gain respect for other people and for the environment.
  • Understand their personal leadership style along with the ability to use good judgment.
  • Gain knowledge and an appreciation for "Leave No Trace" principles and minimum impact camping.
  • Use acquired outdoor skills to safely enjoy and experience the great outdoors.
  • Spawn creativity, adapt to different situations, and celebrate individual and group successes.

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