B O L D E A R T H Teen AdvenTures
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A s u m m e r w i t h B o l d e A r t h i s A p o w e r f u l t i m e t o l i v e l A r g e A n d d r e A m B i g .
Our mission is for each student to
enjoy an independent summer of
enthusiasm, leadership, respect,
playfulness, trust, responsibility
and accomplishment.
Our guardianship role is to deliver
safe, organized and inspirational
teen adventure programs.
27 trips worldwide
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Bold Earth’s foundation is tEamwork, lEadErship, lEarning, friEndship and trust...EvEryday.
Our Goalour goal is that a summer with Bold
earth will deepen maturity, broaden
perspective, enhance leadership
abilities and send campers home
saying, “i was incredible!”
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Colorado ChallEngE skills + leAdership + outdoors
in the majestic backcountry of the Colorado rockies, learn and perfect your outdoor skills!
• three wilderness Backpacks
• a-Z Backcountry skills Course
• summit a 14,000-foot peak
• gain real Backcountry hard skills
• lifetime leadership training
• Experience Colorado like a native
• learn to lead your own Backpacking trip
» Community Service: 6 Hours
BikE hikE raft 14-dAy AdrenAline sport Adventure
in Colorado and utah, experience three epic outdoor activities crammed into two adventure-packed weeks.
• no Experience required
• mountain Bike: 4 days on the grand mesa
• Backpack: Colorado’s rocky mountains
• whitewater raft: 3-day Colorado river trip
• volunteer: aspen sustainable ranch
• intro to adventure travel skills
» Community Service: 6 Hours
$3,088
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
$3,088
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
$2,488
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
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“ one of the best summer camps ever . ” - l u k a s : m o u n ta i n v i E w, C a
k ayak ClimB Colorado ColorAdo’s premier Adventure sports
Experience the rocks and rivers of Colorado on this two-week classic, one of Bold Earth’s oldest and most popular trips!
• no Experience required
• whitewater kayak: 5-day Course
• summit a 14,000-foot peak
• rock Climb: 3-day Course
• intro to adventure & Camping skills
• Bold Earth trip leaders’ #1 pick
» Community Service: 6 Hours
7 DAyS A wEEk: 303.526.0806
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25 dAys
July 1 - 25 July 6 - 30 July 23 - Aug 16 July 14 - Aug 7
$4,788
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 7 - 27 July 23 - Aug 12
$4,388
23 dAys
June 30 - July 22 July 24 - Aug 15
$3,088
15 dAys
July 1 - 15 July 17 - 31 AugusT 2 - 16
ultimatE hawaii hAwAii & summer − need we sAy more?
Experience aloha on the beaches and volcanoes of hawaii on our most popular summer trip!
• sail & snorkel in the pacific Blue waters
• surf school: 3-day Course
• marine Biology project: 2-day Course
• polynesian outrigger Canoeing
• Backpack: waterfalls & Beaches
• stand up paddle Board
• white, Black & green sand Beaches
• volcanoes national park
» Community Service: 20 Hours
grand Canyon 15 ArizonA, utAh & nevAdA - extrAordinAry
a go-Big adventure of waterfalls, canyons, sunshine and service in the astounding american southwest!
• Circumnavigate a natural wonder of the world
• rock Climb: 2-day Course
• Zion national park: hike & swim
• volunteer: grand Canyon service project
• Backpack: havasu Canyon waterfalls
• leadership, teamwork & independence
» Community Service: 20 Hours
ultimatE alask a AlAskA Adventure − Cool As it gets
leadership, friendship and high adventure in the land of the midnight sun!
• sea kayak: seals & whales in resurrection Bay
• whitewater raft: matanuska river
• Backpack: into the wild
• ice Climb: 4-day glacier Course
• Backpack: denali state park
• volunteer: wildlife refuge
» Community Service: 8 Hours
Bold wEst the Best of CAliforniA, utAh & nevAdA
dazzling cities, California beaches and epic national parks...25 unforgettable days!
• Cities, mountains, deserts, rivers & oceans!
• surf: santa Cruz, California
• san francisco: alcatraz & golden gate Bridge
• rock Climb: 2-day Course
• las vegas: Cirque du soleil
• Zion national park: trek & swim
• whitewater raft: 2-day overnight trip
• yosemite & sequoia national parks
» Community Service: 6 Hours
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$4,088
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 24 - Aug 13 July 7 - 27
$2,888
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
uSATr ipsb e f e a r l e s s
“ Bold Earth was without a doubt the best summer of my l i fe ! i really feel l i ke it changed me into a better person .”
- h a n n a h : a B i n g d o n , u k
wild Coast disCovEry 21-dAy multi-sport Adventure (grAdes 7 & 8)
Big summer fun! introductory adventure camp on the islands, mountains and rainforest of the pacific northwest!
• ski & snowboard: mt. hood
• sea kayak & Bike: Explore the san Juan islands
• Backpack: olympic peninsula
• rock Climb: 2-day Course
• Backpack: Cascade mountain glacier
• intro to adventure & Camping skills
• Challenges in leadership & independence
» Community Service: 6 Hours
Colorado disCovEry the Best of ColorAdo −
for our youngest teens!
Bold Earth’s goal is to nourish a lifelong interest in outdoor adventure sports. awesome, fun and no experience necessary.
• fun intro Camping Expedition (grades 6 & 7)
• the Best of the Colorado rockies!
• mountain Bike: Crested Butte
• rock Climb: 2-day Course
• Backpack: s’mores & adventure
• team Building & independence
• whitewater raft: 2 days
» Community Service: 6 Hours
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14 dAys
June 29 - 12 July 14 - 27 July 29 - Aug 11
“ it is hard for me to put into words how much i truly enjoyed every second of my tr i p. ” - J u l i a : l a r C h m o n t , n y
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$4,988
14 dAys
June 29 - 12 July 14 - 27 July 29 - Aug 11
Ciao italy itAly − itAly − itAly!
Celebrate thousands of years of culture, history and food along italy’s 4,722 miles of mediterranean coastline.
• rome: Coliseum, vatican City & more
• florence: duomo markets & ponte vecchio
• venice: Canals & gondolas
• amalfi Coast: hiking & Beaches
• mediterranean sea: swim & Beach time
• italian Cooking Class
» Community Service: 10 Hours
grEEk odyssEy 14 dAys of greek mediterrAneAn pArAdise
from mediterranean beaches to the acropolis, Bold Earth explores the heart of greek culture and spectacular natural beauty.
• Explore: greek isles
• Endless Beaches & sun
• visit lefkada, peloponnese & more
• scuba dive, sea kayak & windsurf
• hike, Canyoning & whitewater raft
• athens: museums & markets
» Community Service: 10 Hours
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$6,788
28 dAys
June 29 - July 26 July 17 - Aug 13 July 5 - Aug 1
$4,488
14 dAys
June 29 - 12 July 14 - 27 July 29 - Aug 11
$4,188
14 dAys
June 28 - July 11 July 13 - 26 July 27 - Aug 9
$3,888
14 dAys
June 29 - July 12 July 14 - 27 July 29 - Aug 11
Bold EuropE Bonjour frAnCe + holA spAin + CiAo itAly
a carefully-crafted grand tour offered by Bold Earth for 20 years. the perfect combination of adventure sports and European culture.
• the adventure side of Europe
• paris: louvre & Eiffel tower
• Barcelona: mediterranean & Culture
• florence, rome, & tuscany
• monaco & the french riviera
• whitewater raft & rock Climb
• active travel: Bike, hike, swim & more
» Community Service: 6 Hours
BikE amstErdam paris the Best of frAnCe, Belgium & hollAnd
Enjoy a fully-supported bike trip through northern Europe’s most fascinating cities and countryside! no experience required.
• supported road Biking: 10 days & 250 miles
• Carry only your water & lunch
• amsterdam: van gogh & anne frank
• paris: louvre & Eiffel tower
• Explore ghent’s Castle of the Counts
• north sea: Beach time & sun!
» Community Service: 6 Hours
ultimatE alps europe’s Best Adventure sports
ultimate? yEs! a non-stop European outdoor adventure in switzerland and france. Explore your limits.
• adrenaline-packed 14 days
• ski & snowboard: 6 days in the alps
• Zermatt, saas fee & les deux alpes
• swiss & french Culture!
• wakeboard & waterski: interlaken
• Canyoneer: saas fee, switzerland
• mountain Bike & Canyon rappelling
» Community Service: 4 Hours
spain advEnturE ¡espAñA − vivir y explorAr!
live in Barcelona and enjoy the perfect 14-day combination of spanish language, culture and outdoor adventure!
• spanish school: 5 fun half-days
• home-stays: Barcelona (2 students per family)
• visit Barcelona & pyrenees mountains
• picasso & gaudí Brilliance
• mediterranean sea: snorkel & kayak
• pyrenees mountains: rafting & Canyoneering
» Community Service: 6 Hours
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Costa riCa ClassiC 21 lAnguAge + serviCe + Adventure
our most popular Costa rica trip explores the natural beauty and culture of Costa rica while expanding your spanish language base.
• 5 half-days of spanish language school
• adventure Everyday!
• sailing, surfing & snorkeling
• whitewater raft: pacuare river
• mountain Bike & horseback ride
• Carefully selected host families
• hot springs, waterfalls & Jungle treks
» Community Service: 20 Hours
$4,688
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 23 - Aug 12
$3,388
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
Costa riCa sErviCE 14 serviCe + Adventure = summer impACt
a carefully-planned, eye-opening opportunity to give back and explore this beautiful country.
• life-Changing Experience in Costa rica
• sail, snorkel & white sand Beaches
• Jungle Zip-line & wildlife
• flamingo Beach: paint Classrooms
• help Build the foundation of a house
• rural village service project
» Community Service: 40 Hours
Costa riCa spanish 14 AuthentiC spAnish immersion
live spanish − nine half-day classes, with afternoons of outdoor adventure, culture and host families. a true immersion experience.
• fun spanish Classes: 9 days
• 1 teacher per 4 students
• Carefully selected host families
• sailing, snorkeling, & surfing
• hot springs, waterfalls & Jungle treks
• Jungle Zip-lines & hike
• howler monkeys, toucans, & sloths
» Community Service: 8 Hours
$3,288
14 dAys
July 1 - 14 July 16 - 29 July 31 - Aug 13
$3,488
14 dAys
July 5 - 18 July 20 - Aug 2
Costa riCa aCtivE 14 summer, surf, serviCe & sun
14 days of action-packed adventure is the theme on our exploration of the culture, rivers, jungles, beaches and volcanoes of Costa rica.
• sail, surf & snorkel
• whitewater raft: pacuare river
• mountain Bike & horseback ride
• Explore volcanoes & waterfalls
• Jungle Zip-line & wildlife
• pura vida Culture
• no Camping
» Community Service: 15 Hours7 DAyS
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ECuador galapagos Adventure + Biology + Culture + serviCe
Ecuador’s must-see galapagos islands, authentic community service and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences.
• galapagos islands: 11 days
• visit Charles darwin Center & Equator line
• tortoise, Blue foot Booby, seals & more
• surf, snorkel, sail & kayak
• organic Eco-farm: 4 days
• Quito: Community service with kids
• home-stay: andean village
» Community Service: 40 Hours
pEru maChu piCChu AuthentiC south AmeriCAn Adventure
machu picchu, remote incan villages, amazon rainforest, wildlife refuge and surfing - this trip has it all!
• machu picchu: hike inca trail
• peru: Colorful & warm inca Culture
• Community service: work in remote village
• amazon rainforest: hike & adventure
• amazon service: volunteer at wildlife refuge
• lake titicaca: andean Culture & service
• surfing: 2-day surf school
» Community Service: 35 Hours
$5,488
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 23 - Aug 12
$5,688
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 23 - Aug 12
central & south amer icaTr ipsB E I N D E P E N D E N T
“ i bonded with every s ingle person on the tr i p. ”
- B r y C E : f a i r h a v E n , n J
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China’s BEst ChinA: the world’s most
interesting Country
Explore an ancient civilization rapidly leaping into the future. our two-week journey is filled with adventure, culture and exotic wonder.
• Beijing: forbidden City & more
• hong kong: harbor Cruise & more
• great wall: overnight trek
• Xi’an & terracotta warriors
• rock Climb: in Beautiful yangshou
• Chinese Cooking school
• authentic small group adventure
» Community Service: 8 Hours
EpiC afriCa sAfAri + serviCe + Adventure = reAl AfriCA
from the villages of swaziland and the beaches of mozambique, to the wildlife of south africa − experience unmatched authentic africa.
• africa: remote villages & authentic Culture
• inspiring Community service
• safaris: 5+ with abundant wildlife
• Elephants, lions, giraffes & Zebras
• soweto township & apartheid museum
• adventure: surf, snorkel & sea kayak
• mozambique, swaziland & south africa
» Community Service: 40 Hours
thailand’s BEst friendly, fAntAstiC And totAlly foreign
Best? visit exotic tribes, travel by elephant and enjoy spectacular beaches, plus, Bangkok’s glorious temples and amazing food.
• Bangkok: temples & markets
• Ethnic hill tribe village trek
• lots of pad thai & thai Cooking school
• ride Elephants & Bamboo raft
• sea kayak: southern thai islands
• snorkel: amazing Coral reefs
• rock Climb: railay Beach
» Community Service: 8 Hours
$3,588
14 dAys
June 30 - July 13 July 15 - 28 July 30 - Aug 12
$5,688
21 dAys
July 1 - 21 July 23 - Aug 12
$3,888
14 dAys
June 30 - July 13 July 15 - 28 July 30 - Aug 12
afr ica , As ia & pac if icTr ipsb e f r e e
“ i am now stronger as a person and more independent and conf ident in myself.” - t a y l o r , B E a C o n s f i E l d , u k
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fiJi divE sErviCE exotiC, AuthentiC, Awesome
Bold Earth ventures deep into fiji’s 333 islands to experience remote villages, untouched coral reefs and white sand beaches.
• scuba dive: padi Class for both
Beginner & advanced
• live aboard a 140-foot yacht
• authentic fijian village & Culture
• visit a dozen islands
• snorkel & major Beach time
• surf: the Best of fiji
• Environmental & Cultural service
» Community Service: 40 Hours
australia’s BEst down-under pAdi dive Adventure
action-packed and full of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities: sydney, the great Barrier reef & aboriginal culture!
• scuba dive: padi Class for both
Beginner & advanced
• Explore sydney: opera house & harbor Cruise
• sydney surf school
• 4-day Course: dive the great Barrier reef
• live aboard a dive Boat!
• whitewater raft: Barron river
• sea kayak, waterfall & rainforest treks
• kangaroos, koalas & more
» Community Service: 6 Hours
$2,888
12 dAys
July 1 - 12 July 14 - 25 July 27 - Aug 7 Aug 1 - 12
$4,688
14 dAys
June 30 - July 13 July 15 - 28 July 30 - Aug 12
$6,088
21 dAys
June 30 - July 20 July 22 - Aug 11
afr ica , As ia & pac if icTr ipsb e f r e e
California drEamin’ surf CAliforniA? yes!
surf, service and sun make this adventure the quintessential California dream trip!
• surf lessons: santa Cruz & stinson Beach
• hike: the California Coast at Big sur
• sea kayak: monterey Bay
• giant redwood trees & wildlife refuge
• world’s Best Beach Camping
• Beach Bonfires & s’mores
• san francisco: gg Bridge & the wharf!
• visit stanford university & uC santa Cruz
» Community Service: 15 Hours“ i am now stronger as a person and more independent and conf ident in myself.” - t a y l o r , B E a C o n s f i E l d , u k
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Every member of the Bold Earth team of 100+
inspirational trip leaders embraces the
privilege of sharing the best possible
summer with you!
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small and carefully led trips deliver a transformative summer of
I personally welcome your calls and emails.
Every member of the Bold Earth team of 100+
inspirational trip leaders embraces the
privilege of sharing the best possible
summer with you!
Bold Earth’s education, personal growth and appreciation of home.
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Bold Earth is not designed to correct behavior but to be a haven of fun, adventure, respect, trust and responsibility.
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Our travel department will help you fly with
other participants. Bold Earth leaders meet
every student. Airfare is not included
in the program price.
Trips are designed to connect. Many students
combine two trips to create a longer adventure.
Our team will make sure your two trips are
a seamless success.
Bold Earth is open to active, enthusiastic
teenagers in average or better physical
& mental condition; we teach all
necessary technical skills.
Small groups of 10-15 students, compatible in
age, is our goal. Call our office for an
interview before enrolling.
Small groups of 10-15 students, compatible in
age, is our goal. Call our office for an
interview before enrolling.
1. Call or Email
2. Check References
3. Reserve a Trip
4. Student & Parent Interview
5. Enroll Online
Our travel department will help you fly with
other participants. Bold Earth leaders meet
every student. Airfare is not included
in the program price.
Bold Earth is open to active, enthusiastic
teenagers in average or better physical
& mental condition; we teach all
necessary technical skills.
Trips are designed to connect. Many students
combine two trips to create a longer adventure.
Our team will make sure your two trips are
a seamless success.
Our travel department will help you fly with
other participants. Bold Earth leaders meet
every student. Airfare is not included
in the program price.
1. Call or Email
2. Check References
3. Reserve a Trip
4. Student & Parent Interview
5. Enroll Online
1. Call or Email
2. Check References
3. Reserve a Trip
4. Student & Parent Interview
5. Enroll Online
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