Junior Expedition: Rocks & Rivers

A 4-day, 3-night exploration of some of upstate New York’s paddling and rock climbing!

On this Overnight Expedition, campers work together to cook hearty meals, fly high at the Bolton Adventure Center challenge course, climb some of the Adirondack granite, sleep in tents, and paddle with our friends at St. Regis Canoe Outfitters in Saranac Lake!

Ages: 11 to 14

Registration opens midnight (Saturday night), February 1st, 2026!

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scholarships available
2026 Registration Guide
2026 Expedition family handbook
Expedition FAQs

Know a future camper who loves to climb?

We are also offering a Climbing Day Camp option for campers age 10 and up!

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2026 Dates

Girls Rock! Junior Expedition: Rocks & Rivers

8/11 - 8/14

If this year’s SumMAT Camp Overnight Expeditions don’t fit your schedule or if you’re looking for a different sort of adventure with your family, check out our Private Expeditions and give us a call.

Five people kayaking on a lake with mountains and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of four hikers on a mountain summit with a wooden sign and panoramic view of rolling hills and sky.

Price:

$725 per trip

scholarships available

Itinerary

DAY 1

DAY 2

A young girl rock climbing outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a purple helmet and climbing harness, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Person swinging on a trapeze at an outdoor adventure course, with a bright red ball hanging in the air above.

Challenge Course at Bolton Adventure Center

Outdoor Rock Climbing

DAY 4

DAY 3

A young boy climbing an indoor rock wall with colorful handholds and footholds, wearing a harness and red shoes.
Four people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by trees, with a cloudy sky above.

Paddling

Indoor Rock Climbing, Tie-Dye, & Ropes Course

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