Frontier campers (rising 7th-9th graders) learn intermediate outdoor skills at the Frontier Site, with dining shelters, a private pond, and open-air hammock cabins for sleeping. A 1-night or 2-night adventure trip introduces skills for a specific outdoor activity: Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, or Kayaking.
Frontier 10-Day Adventure
This extended adventure allows campers a chance to experience a sampling of three core Outpost activities – backpacking (3 days), rock climbing (1 day), and kayaking (1 day) – then close out their trip with a day of rafting. Campers start their journey at Outpost with team-building and practicing basic outdoor skills. (Sample Schedule)
Backpacking
The 2-day Backpacking experience covers mild to moderate terrain, short distances, a pristine waterfall, and breathtaking views, making this trip perfect for beginner and advanced hikers alike. (Sample Schedule)
Mountain Biking (New For 2020)
New for 2020, the 2-day Mountain Biking experience will start with beginner-level riding, then continue building skills on local trails. The group will camp in the National Forest near the Jake and Bull Mountain trail system. Register today to gain the skills, safety, and confidence to discover or further your love of mountain biking. Check out a Trip Preview Video put together by a former Outpost staff member while we scouted trails this fall. (Sample Schedule)
“My daughter had a lot of fun and really enjoyed meeting new people. She also learned more about herself as she tried new things.”
– Parent of Camper
Rock Climbing
Climbers will spend two days camping and climbing. Before leaving camp, campers can practice their climbing skills on Outpost’s bouldering wall or climbing tree. Campers will then learn climbing basics, including knot tying, climbing techniques, gear essentials, and belay technique. (Sample Schedule)
Horseback Riding
Designed for first-time or beginner riders, Frontier Horse campers spend two days out of the week learning basic horseback riding skills and safety with our partners at Foundation Farms Equestrian Center (campers hike to the ranch, which is adjacent to Glisson property). This experience includes a special afternoon trail ride, after which campers will have the opportunity to camp out at the horse stables before returning the next morning. (Sample Schedule)
Kayaking
Kayakers will spend two days paddling on local rivers, camping along the way. No prior kayaking experience is required, so this trip is perfect for beginner to intermediate paddlers! (Sample Schedule)