Mon. 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2 & 6/16 (10-4pm) / 6/30-7/2 Backpack Camp
Location: Gladstone 24 Hour Fitness
Expedition Academy Overview: Expedition Academy is a comprehensive, year-long program developed by Adventure Ready NW for qualified students seeking to foster independence in adventure-based programs, daily life, and beyond. With breaks between terms and over the summer, this immersive curriculum focuses on creating a rule of life, self-understanding, and healthy habits related to technology, food, and fitness.
Spring Term Highlights: This six-week program is all about preparing for our mini expedition on Mt. Hood (6/30–7/2) while continuing to build independence and essential life skills. Students will strengthen their healthy habits—including food, fitness, technology use, time management, and daily living tasks—while learning key backpacking skills for the trip.
Topics covered include:
✅ Leave No Trace principles
✅ Setting up tents
✅ Packing a backpack
✅ Backcountry cooking
✅ On-trail navigation
✅ Trip logistics & preparation
This term is fully hands-on and immersive, with students actively packing gear, planning meals, and organizing logistics for the expedition. It’s the perfect opportunity to put together the tools we’ve been developing all year and step confidently into the adventure ahead!
Cost includes:
Meals out for Expedition Academy
Gym passes & Fitness accountability
Personalized curriculum
Food for Backpacking Trip
Gear and Transportation for Backpacking Trip
Guide services and fees
Gear: Screenless digital camera & Expedition Academy sun hoody
Camp: Beginner Backpacking Camp ($995 stand-alone registration cost)