13-Day Sessions

Adventure Quest

Ages 10-14 | On-site:
Challenge yourself for 13 adventure-filled days! Climb on two high ropes courses and a climbing tower. Zoom 30’ into the air on the Flying Squirrel. Explore our forest and pond by mountain bike, map and compass, canoe, and kayak. Master the basics of cooking over a fire and compete in the Iron Chef cooking challenge. Hike to the summit of a beautiful nearby mountain. Boating, archery, arts and crafts, sports, woodcraft, and activities planned by you and your group round out 13 days of excellent adventures.
June 28-July 10
July 12-24
July 26-August 7

Adventure Trek

Ages 10-14 | On-site:
Looking for on-site adventures? Adventure Trek is for you! Enjoy the best of Adventure Camp’s on-site high challenge activities and the magic of a backcountry trip. Face exciting adventures such as mountain biking, two high ropes courses, the Flying Squirrel, the rock-climbing tower, and waterfront activities. Create feasts over an open fire and compete in the Iron Chef cooking challenge. Try your hand at archery, woodcraft, and boating. Switch gears and plan your three-day introductory backpacking trip, which is sure to be a highlight of your experience. Menu planning, gear preparation, and a team climb on the high Dangle Quad get you ready for the memorable three-day trip on Sargent Center’s trails to our favorite campsites.
June 28-July 10
July 12-24
July 26-August 7

Pioneer Outpost

Ages 12-15 | On-site:
Would you love to camp out, cook over open fires, and explore the woods with map, compass, and GPS? Would you like to learn how to start a fire without a match, and build furniture for your campsite using only natural materials? If so, join us for our newest program that is different from the rest! To start, you’ll establish your campsite in a special part of Sargent Center’s 700 acres of land, then you and your group will be challenged by planning and cooking two delicious meals out each day, participating in unique teambuilding activities, and creating your daily schedule of outdoor adventures! This relaxed yet exciting program allows for plenty of time for making new friends and experiencing Adventure Camp in a whole new way!
June 28-July 10
July 26-August 7

Sargent's Challenge

Ages 15-16 | On-site:
In 1912, Dr. Dudley Sargent built Sargent Center to support people being active, having fun, and improving health through the out-of-doors. His successful efforts almost 100 years ago are still enjoyed by us today! Your challenge will begin with building group teamwork skills through adventure activities and high ropes. Then test those skills by working on two service projects in camp and beyond. In camp, you’ll work with our staff to support current and/or initiate new projects for our community. Then you’ll travel off-site for three days and engage in projects serving the surrounding community. As a former camper said, “I learned that when a group of dedicated people work together efficiently, a lot can be accomplished.”
June 28-July 10
July 12-24

Granite State Mountain Bike

Ages 12-14 | New Hampshire:
Master your trail riding skills on this adventure for new mountain bikers who have some experience, want to become better riders, and take on the challenge of a trip. Review off-road riding techniques on Sargent Center’s extensive trail network, take part in group teambuilding, learn camping skills, and pack your food and gear. Head to some of New Hampshire’s best mountain biking trails for five to seven days of exploring challenging new trails from base camps. Campers must be comfortable riding off-road and using their bike’s gears. Campers must bring their own mountain bikes and helmets. Our camp staff strongly recommends bikes with 21 gears and a suspension or shock system. Please consult with your bike mechanic about the best size and type of bike for your camper and this program.
June 28-July 10

Pack and Paddle 1

Ages 12-14 | New Hampshire:
Excited about canoeing, backpacking, and in-camp adventures? Then this is the program for you! At camp, you’ll develop your canoeing and backpacking skills, participate in meal planning and gear packing, and build your team with adventure activities. Then paddle a scenic New Hampshire waterway for your first three-day trip. Upon your return to camp, challenge yourself on a high ropes course and have fun in camp before taking off on your second three-day trip: backpacking on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail. Wilderness camping, teamwork, outdoor cooking, and making new friends will complete this combination adventure!
July 26-August 7

New England Mountain Bike

Ages 13-15 | New England:
Have you done some great riding and want to take your trail riding experience to a new level? Then this trip is for you! At Sargent Center, learn more advanced biking techniques and prepare for your trip. Test your skills on outstanding New England mountain bike trails for six to eight days. Set up base camp at two or three different sites, ride all day, cook dinner, then relax and share trail stories with your friends around a campfire. Campers should have solid mountain biking experience, and must bring their own bikes and helmets. Our staff strongly recommends bikes with 21 gears and a suspension or shock system. Please consult with your bike mechanic about the best size and type of bike for your camper and this program.
July 12-24

Vermont Mountain Bike

Ages 14-16 | Northern Vermont:
Gear up for this program designed for advanced mountain bike trail riders only! Sharpen your riding skills, learn bike maintenance, plan menus, and prepare your trip equipment before leaving for an eight-day bike trip to some of Vermont’s most exciting, challenging bike trails. Stay at two or three different base camps and tackle new trails every day. Try a downhill ride and learn the ins and outs of mountain bike trail development. Campers must have strong mountain biking experience and be comfortable riding for a significant portion of each day on trails comparable to rough hiking trails in hilly areas. Campers must bring their own mountain bikes and helmets. Our staff strongly recommends bikes with 21 gears and a suspension or shock system. Please consult with your bike mechanic about the best size and type of bike for your camper and this program.
July 26-August 7

New Hampshire Canoe

Ages 12-14 | Upstate New Hampshire:
Paddle some of the most beautiful and exciting waterways of upstate New
Hampshire on this beginner- to intermediate-level canoe trip. You will prepare for your six-day, five-night trip by learning canoe strokes, water safety, and camping skills at Sargent Center. Adventure teambuilding, menu planning, equipment packing, and high challenge activities will add to your experience. Before the trip, canoeists must demonstrate comfort in deep water, swim 100 yards, and tread water for five minutes.
June 28-July 10

Pack and Paddle 2

Ages 13-15 | Maine:
Challenge yourself on this eight-day trip that combines the excitement of
wilderness canoeing and the beauty of mountain summits. Prepare for your trip at Sargent Center by planning your meals, honing your trip skills, and participating in adventure teambuilding. You and your group will head out to Maine’s Flagstaff Lake for your paddling adventure, then pick up your backpacks, switch gears, and head into the nearby Bigelow Mountain range for a few days of excellent backpacking. Have fun, learn tricks of living and cooking in the wilderness, make new friends, hike, canoe, and challenge yourself! Before the trip, campers must demonstrate comfort in deep water, swim 100 yards, and tread water for five minutes.
July 12-24

Coastal Maine Adventure

Ages 14-16 | Maine Coast:
Explore the wild and beautiful Maine coast for eight days from your base camp near Acadia National Park. Hike mountain trails, rock climb for two days at spectacular Otter Cliffs, and sea kayak among the coastal islands on a two-night, three-day trip. Cooking dinner and relaxing around the campfire fill the evenings of this amazing adventure. Work on adventure teambuilding and trip preparation with your group at Sargent Center
before your trip.
June 28-July 10
July 12-24
July 26-August 7

New Hampshire Rocks

Ages 14-16 | White Mountains, New Hampshire:
Challenge yourself on the cliffs and crags of some of the most exciting rock faces in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Cap off your trip by hiking to the rocky summits of some of the most spectacular peaks in the Presidential Range. After each day’s climb or hike, head back to your base camp in the White Mountain National Forest to cook dinner, enjoy a campfire, and talk about your day. Sharpen your rock climbing skills, take part in adventure teambuilding, and pack your food and gear at Sargent Center before departing for your eight-day trip. Campers should have previous rock climbing experience.
July 12-24

Squam Lake Kayak Touring

Ages 13-15 | Squam Lake, New Hampshire:
Get into one of the fastest growing sports—kayaking! Learn sea kayaking basics like paddling, safety skills, packing a kayak, and lots more. Sargent Center’s Halfmoon Pond and nearby waterways will be your training ground. Prepare your menus, pack your gear, and take off for the beautiful Squam Lake region for four to six days of exploring hidden coves and islands by kayak. Camp each night at a new campsite, enjoying campfires with friends. Campers should be very comfortable in the water, have some canoeing or kayaking experience, and be able to paddle a significant portion of each day. Before the trip, all kayakers must demonstrate comfort in deep water, swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, and demonstrate self-rescue skillsskills.
July 12-24

Paddling Odyssey

Ages 14-17 | New Hampshire:
Join us for a water experience that will leave you soaked. For a total of seven days, you will be kayaking, canoeing, and white-water rafting on the waterways of New Hampshire. Take part in adventure teambuilding, canoe and kayak skills training, and trip planning before leaving Sargent Center. Set up camp, cook dinner, and enjoy an evening of stargazing around a campfire while reliving the day’s experiences. Campers should have previous canoe and/or kayak experience and be able to paddle a significant portion of each day. Before the trip, all paddlers must demonstrate comfort in deep water, swim 100 yards, and tread water for five minutes. Campers should be comfortable carrying a canoe pack (similar to a backpack), be willing to learn how to portage a canoe, develop paddling skills, camp out under the stars, and prepare their own meals.
July 26-August 7

Legacy Expedition

Ages 14-17 | Appalachian Trail:
This summer, make history—be a backpacker on the Legacy Expedition! The solitude of the trail. Spectacular scenery. Camaraderie. The thrill of achievement. The chance to be part of something that will continue for many years with many backpackers. Each year, Legacy Expedition hikers backpack a section of the Appalachian Trail, ultimately completing the entire trail in the northeastern United States. You and your fellow expedition members will prepare for your adventure at Sargent Center, then head out for an amazing eight- to ten-day journey. Campers must have solid backpacking experience and be able to hike a significant portion of each day while carrying a full backpack, weighing roughly 1/4 of their body weight.
June 28-July 10