RED OAK Wilderness Adventure Trips 2027
During these 9-day overnight sessions, your camper(s) will focus on backcountry skills such as outdoor cooking, how to pack for a multi-day trip, honing their skills pertaining to the trip activity, and much more. These skills will be learned at camp during the first two days and used on our out-of-state adventure.
Water! and Rocks!: Boys and girls in grades 6–10. Climb. Paddle. Camp.: Grades 5–9.
$1,670 per 9-day Water! or Rocks! trip
The Climb. Paddle. Camp. three-night add-on is $295 plus regular day-camp tuition for that week.
Red Oak is committed to accessibility and offers numerous scholarship opportunities to support program participation. For financial assistance, reach out to Marketing@redoakcamp.org
Join Us for our Adventure Trip Info Session
2027 information session details coming soon.
Choose from two nine-day wilderness trips or a three-night day-camp add-on:
Water!
2027 dates coming soon
Launch into an unforgettable aquatic adventure with Trip 1 – Water as campers prepare for and complete a multi-day canoe expedition along Michigan’s scenic Manistee River. The journey begins at Red Oak Basecamp, where campers spend the first two days learning essential expedition skills—efficient gear packing, paddle strokes, river navigation, campsite setup, and outdoor cooking. Campers will practice these skills on Red Oak’s trails and lake while building confidence with their trip group.
On the third day, the group departs for Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to begin their river journey. Traveling through winding waterways and forested riverbanks, campers paddle a beautiful stretch of the Manistee River while carrying the gear needed to live comfortably in the backcountry. Working in pairs, campers help set up campsites and prepare meals each evening, building independence, teamwork, and lasting memories on the water.
Climb. Paddle. Camp.
2027 dates coming soon (Grades 5-9)
Step into a 3-night adventure during a scheduled 2027 camp week with this optional add-on experience to day camp during that week, as campers explore a blend of Red Oak’s signature outdoor activities—canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing. The experience begins within the rhythm of a normal camp week before transitioning into an overnight adventure designed to build confidence, independence, and connection within the group.
Beginning Tuesday night, campers stay overnight in cabins at camp to prepare for the days ahead. Midweek features a full-day canoe trip on a local river, followed by an evening back at camp with dinner, swimming, and a campfire. On Thursday, campers pack their gear and head out for a backpacking overnight, learning to set up camp and live comfortably outdoors as a team. The experience concludes on Friday with rock climbing and exploration at Hinckley Reservation, followed by a return to Red Oak in the afternoon. Campers use cabins for nights at Red Oak and camp outdoors on the off-site portion.
Rocks!
2027 dates coming soon
Climb into a bold and transformative adventure with Trip 3 – Rocks as campers prepare for and complete a rock climbing expedition through West Virginia’s most iconic climbing destinations. The experience begins at Red Oak Basecamp, where campers spend the first two days learning the fundamentals of climbing, rappelling, knot systems, and expedition living. Campers practice on Red Oak’s climbing wall and surrounding property while building trust and teamwork with their climbing group.
On the third day, the group travels to New River Gorge, where they establish a basecamp and begin climbing natural rock formations while refining their skills. Midweek, the expedition continues to Seneca Rocks, where campers take on more technical routes and prepare for a culminating summit climb. The trip challenges campers physically and mentally while building confidence, perseverance, and unforgettable memories forged on the rock.
Water! and Rocks! are our nine-day wilderness trips. Climb. Paddle. Camp. is a separate three-night add-on to day camp.
The 9-day session will begin staying overnight in our cabins at Red Oak Basecamp, where we will learn backpacking, rock-climbing or canoeing basics on our walls, trails and lake. On the third day, we will depart for our out-of-state trip, where we will spend the rest of our time on our adventure before returning to Kirtland. While backpacking or canoeing, campers carry all the necessary gear to live comfortably in the woods, and in groups of 3, set up camp and prepare dinner each night. Our rock climbers will be camping at a basecamp in tents near the base of the climbs.
This is the ultimate camp experience!!
