SURFING SCHOOL – OCEAN SHORES

Learn about proper paddling, duck diving, and the art of catching a wave! From the basics of sitting and then standing up properly to the details of breaks and currents – the focus is always on ocean safety. You’ll be up surfing in no time!

SEAKAYAKING, RAIN FOREST HIKE & HOT SPRINGS – OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Scout for whales and porpoises as we explore by seakayak and discover the marine environment. Hike the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park – one of only two temperate rain forest zones in North America, a World Heritage Site and one of the 3 most visited trails in the world! Relax in the natural, thermal hot springs before our next adventure.

HIKING & SNOWSLIDES – MT. RAINIER
Mount Rainier is an active volcano, encased in over 35 square miles of snow and glacial ice. We hike in this beautiful National Park to a rushing waterfall, and throw snowballs atop Glacier Point Paradise Trail.

SKIING/SNOWBOARDING OR BIKING & HIKING - MT. HOOD
Helmet, shades and sunscreen - welcome to the only summer skiing and snowboarding site in the USA! Timberline at Mt. Hood’s Palmer Snowfield is the summer training site of the U.S. National Ski team and you! Enjoy 3 exciting days to ski or board. Mountain bike and hike down Ski-Bowl. Ride the amazing alpine slide with 3000 feet of curves and banked turns.

WHITEWATER RAFTING ADVENTURE - WHITE SALMON RIVER
Expert guides usher us through class III & IV rapids down the magnificent glacier-fed White Salmon River. The river cuts its way through one of the most beautiful and heavily forested gorges around the glaciers of Mt. Adams.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Past group efforts have improved and maintained Oregon State Parks as well as assisted the Oregon Food Bank in collection & distribution of food packages. Giving something back to the community is an important part of our group experience.

PLUS THE LIGHTER SIDE… - SEATTLE & PORTLAND
Check out Seattle’s trendy Pike Place Market, enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Rainier to the Cascade Mountains from the Space Needle, and create original tunes or celebrate your favorite band at the Experience Music Project (EMP). Enjoy interactive entertainment at Gameworks! Play wacky Whirlyball – it’s like basketball, hockey & Jai-Alai in bumper cars! Cap off the summer with laser tag & our final banquet and awards night in Portland.