Columbia Gorge Teen Camps is for exceptional and motivated teens who are looking to experience the summer of a lifetime. Our five camps specialize in climbing, photography, music, martial arts or paddle sports, and cater to ages 14-17. Our camps are taught by experts or world class professionals and take place in one of the most beautiful places on earth: The Columbia Gorge.
Photography is our most popular camp. Teens will work with award winning photographers to enhance their own skills and create visual memories of their amazing summer.
Climbing Camp is geared towards active teens who are interested in or pursuing careers in climbing. Climbers will be joined by celebrity climbers Lynn Hill & Beth Rodden.
Paddle sports Campers will get to experience an overnight canoe trip on the John Day River, stand up paddleboarding, white water rafting and two days of surfing on the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington.
Music Camp merges the instrumental skills of our campers as they learn from world class musicians Dylan Charles and Ira Nepus. Camp will culminate in a musical show played live and recorded.
Martial Arts camp is taught by Sensei Padme Grace and will focus on strengthening the body and mind, while taking in the natural beauty of the Gorge.
The emphasis at our camp is always on safety, fun and learning new skills.
Parent references available upon request.