ALL Adult Ages-11-to-13 Ages-13-to-15 Ages-15-to-18 Ages-9-to-11 Capstone Climbing-and-Caving Day-Camp Introductory Mountain-Biking Multi-Element NEW Ocean Rites-of-Passage Whitewater Wilderness-Skills
Wilderness Adventures for Girls - Session I - Paddling
Sun Jun 22 - Sat Jun 28, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Wilderness Adventures for Girls is open to female-identified and non-binary participants.

Attention all spirited and adventurous girls! Come join us as we journey into the outdoors. We will form lasting friendships as we live, play and laugh together. We will embark in canoes across a remote lake reaching a magical hidden cove where we will create our wilderness home. Days will be spent swimming, practicing paddling skills, making wilderness crafts, singing and exploring the lakeshore and surrounding peaks. In the evenings, we will gather together around the campfire to reflect on our experiences, play games and share stories. This fabulous adventure cannot be missed and can be continued on into the future with our Wild Girls program.

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Introduction to White Water - Level I
Sun Jun 22 - Sat Jun 28, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

A 30th Anniversary Classic
This is an unforgettable week of becoming one with the river! The journey will take us down the beautiful winding Connecticut River flowing swiftly through the foothills of the Green and White Mountains. Skill building begins at Kroka’s pond, after which we will embark on a 4-day expedition to camp at the base of a great rapid. Our unique paddling progression is rooted in understanding the power of moving water and developing skills in raft, canoe, kayak, and stand up paddle board, as well as comfort swimming in fast-moving water. In addition, we will simply soak in the joys of river life in the summer. Our afternoons will include camp set-up in the woods and on sandbars, fishing, roasting bread-on-a-stick, and time for rope swings and river play. Days end with spoon carving and stories around the campfire.

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Climbing Rocks
Sun Jun 22 - Sat Jun 28, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

We are all climbers in our hearts, whether we scamper across boulders, monkey up trees, or gaze at the tops of cliffs in wide-eyed wonder. This week of adventure will be dedicated to playing above ground. Our first days at the Kroka basecamp will set us to the rhythm of the farm as we care for the animals and pick strawberries. We will rock climb by day and join together in laughter and songs by the campfire at night. At the end of the week, we will journey into the wilderness and set camp at the foot of a tall climbing wall. With boundless opportunities to explore and discover, we will splash in swimming holes, and quest for the most amazing cracks, holds, and chimneys to climb. We will return to basecamp to share our stories and celebrate the joy of climbing rocks!

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Vertical!
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 12 - 14

Calling all rock climbers, parkour athletes and bouldering enthusiasts for a dynamic week of rock climbing in nature. Journeying into the hills and hollows of Western Massachusetts we will establish a wilderness outpost close to three famous crags with climbs that will challenge beginner and experienced climbers alike. Each morning we set off to explore a different line of cliffs to practice toprope, sport, and trad climbing. Afternoons find us searching for caves and ruins in the forest, bouldering, cooking over the open fire, and practicing knot tying. Add to the repertoire the slack line, cliff-jumping and refreshing swims in the river and you‘ve got yourself a perfect summer week!

Vertical is a sequel to Climbing Rocks and a perfect training week for Climber’s Journey Up North.
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Pirates of Lake Champlain
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

For beginner buccaneers
Ahoy! Bring your bandanas and your fearless sense of adventure as we take to the water as a band of scruffy pirates. We begin our adventure at Kroka Village making eye patches, a pirate flag and preparing for our expedition. With all of our provisions, we will head north to the infamous Lake Champlain. Traveling in our handmade voyageur canoes we will create a wilderness outpost for the week. The Champlain Valley holds an immense history, which we’ll learn about as we travel through waters filled with more than 300 shipwrecks. Each day we will embark on a mini-adventure: exploring the coastline by canoe, going for long swims, creating wilderness crafts, scrambling up rocks, fishing from shore, cliff jumping, and sailing the “sea”, weather permitting. We will enjoy magnificent sunrises over the Green Mountains and admire the spectacular skylines of the Adirondacks. Come join our rowdy band!

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Earth Crafts
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

An introduction to Earth Skills
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a time when all the necessities of life were made by hand from the raw materials of the earth? During this exciting week we will settle into traditional dwellings made from poles and sod. Venturing into the forest we will set up a wilderness campsite and learn a variety of primitive crafts. Days will be filled with playing forest games, lighting fires, learning to cook wholesome feasts, and working with our hands as well as swimming and climbing trees. Come celebrate the wonder of Earth Crafts and return home with your own creations.

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Introduction to White Water - Level II
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 12 - 14

Become part of the infamous Kroka white water paddling crew! Upon arrival you will jump right in with your first kayaking lesson on Kroka’s pond. Traveling to our wilderness home on the Deerfield River in Berkshires, we will camp in a magical forest by the side of a clear mountain stream. Each day we will hike down to the river to practice rafting, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, and white water swimming. Working in small groups allows us to focus on the individual needs and learning styles of each student, making sure everyone experiences success. Students will learn skills enabling them to have a blast in Class II white water. In addition to paddling, students develop appreciation for the vital role of water in the web of life and develop sound judgment and common sense inherent to adventure sports. The week will culminate with a run down the famous class III Zoar Gap! This program will prepare students for the next white water challenge: Paddlers Journey Up North

A sequel to Intro to Whitewater, Level I,  this program can also be a point of entry for students seeking to start at a higher level of challenge.

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No Brakes
Sun Jul 6 - Sat Jul 12, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Join us in discovering the adventure of backcountry bikepacking! After tuning up our bikes and practicing riding techniques on Kroka’s bike course, we will head into the forest for a week filled with spectacularly wild mountain bike adventures. The rich history of New Hampshire has left our forests full of wondrous dirt trails alongside abandoned root cellars, mines, and wilderness lakes. We will return to Kroka for campfire meals and cozy dwellings during the first half of the week. Our next adventure will be a two-day overnight expedition. Each day will include discovering and playing in wild swimming holes, games, and evening stories by the campfire. In addition to technical riding, students will learn how to take care of their bikes and participate in community service projects. This introductory program is excellent preparation for our Mountain Bike Expeditions!

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Wilderness Adventures for Girls - Session II - "Girls Rock"
Sun Jul 13 - Sat Jul 19, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Wilderness Adventures for Girls is open to female-identified and non-binary participants.

Attention all spirited and adventurous girls! This is a week of rock climbing and fun in the outdoors. Created for girls who love to climb, we will form lasting friendships as we live, laugh, and climb together. We will journey to the eastern flank of the Adirondack Mountains where a secret rock climbing wall beckons, and nearby a perfect place to camp! We will create a wilderness home, and spend the days learning to climb, belay, and rappel. We will climb a mountain peak to see the view below, and in the evenings, we will gather together around the campfire to reflect on our experiences, play games and share stories.

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Fishing Adventure
Sun Jul 13 - Sat Jul 19, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Join us on an adventure in fishing, crafting, and exploring the hidden secrets of the streams, lakes, and rivers that surround us. We begin the week at Kroka Village where we will carve our own fishing poles, learn to tie flies, and rig our lines. In the afternoons we will try our luck from shore, testing our patience and our wit while exploring the magical forests that surround us. Then with barrels packed and lines reeled tight, we will head out on a three-day expedition by canoe through one of Vermont’s most famous fisheries. Each day we’ll paddle further downstream, learning about currents, eddies, and fish habitats. In the heat of the day we’ll stop to swim and to test the many rope swings and jumping rocks along the shore! We will camp in the forest and cook delicious dinners over the fire. We eat what we catch: eager fisherfolk should be excited to gut, clean, and cook their fish. If you’ve fallen hook line and sinker for the adventure of fishing, this expedition is not to be missed!

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Ama Tierra
Sun Jul 20 - Sat Jul 26, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

¡Únase a nosotros para una semana de aventura en la naturaleza y en comunidad completamente en español! Comenzamos construyendo un campamento al borde del bosque, durmiendo en cabañas construidas a mano, y explorando los bosques de Kroka. Cada día pasamos tiempo con los animales, cocinamos sobre la fogata y tallandos cucharas de madera. Nos vamos a escalar rocas, nadaremos en el lago y nos prepararemos para una expedición en canoa por tres días. Mientras tanto, compartiremos una comunidad única que celebra el idioma español, la aventura en la naturaleza y la vida en simple alegría y armonía.

Join us for a week of adventure in nature and community taught entirely in Spanish! We begin by building a cozy campsite on the edge of the forest, sleeping in hand-built dwellings, and exploring the forests that surround Kroka Village. Each day we spend time with the animals, cook meals over the fire, and work on a wilderness craft. We will go rock climbing, swim in the pond, and prepare for an overnight expedition by canoe to a local lake. Meanwhile we will share a unique community that celebrates Spanish language, wilderness adventure, and living in simple joy and harmony. 

Students should have a basic understanding of the Spanish language, but fluency is not required. Our international team of adventure guides come from Ecuador, Columbia, Mexico, and the US.

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Caves, Cliffs and Waterfalls
Sun Aug 3 - Sat Aug 9, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

A 30th Anniversary Classic
Don't miss this unique adventure that combines rock climbing and underground exploration! Our expedition begins with a hike to an impressive rock face hidden deep in the woods. After a day and a half of climbing, we will continue our hike, ending at a spectacular waterfall. Refreshed by plunging into crystal clear pools it is time for caving! We will search the woods for caverns that take us deep into the glittering underground world. As we gain experience, we will scurry through tunnels, wade through underground streams, and witness beautiful rock formations that showcase millions of years of geologic history. To wash off the cave mud, we will spend our afternoons swimming in a mountain river and at our wilderness camp learning to live in harmony with nature.  Each day concludes with campfire stories and songs.

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Wilderness Adventures for Girls - Session III - "Bike Girls"
Sun Aug 3 - Sat Aug 9, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Wilderness Adventures for Girls is open to female-identified and non-binary participants.

Come join the "Bike Girls" as we journey boldly into wild places!  Using the hills of Vermont and New Hampshire as our home, we will live, play, laugh, and learn the beauty of riding our bicycles, all the while experiencing the magic of being together in nature, crafting with our own two hands, and sleeping under the stars. We will practice biking skills, navigate the forest roads and single-tracks, and learn to fix our own bikes, taking home with us new skills as bike mechanics. In the evenings we gather around the fire to share stories and to set our intentions for tomorrow’s adventures. We will come away from this expedition with lasting friendships and be empowered to use our new riding muscles to face the challenges and experience the beauty of the world!

No previous mountain biking experience is necessary.

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Treasure Island
Sun Aug 3 - Sat Aug 16, 2025
(14 days)
Ages 11 - 13

For novice - intermediate buccaneers
 
Come one and all for a two-week treasure-hunting adventure! We will form our crew and head to the coast of Maine where we will take to the sea in voyageur canoes modeled after those that have been navigating northern waters for thousands of years. On the first day, we will travel a short distance across a sheltered bay to our first wilderness island home. We will sail from camp to camp, practice fire building, and create wilderness crafts.  There will be islands to overtake and explore, coves to brave cold waters in, and tidal pools to investigate. We will forage for mussels, fish for mackerel, and harvest shells and special seaweed. Everyone will come away from this week having witnessed beautiful sunsets and made lasting new friendships. Sign up to uncover some of the mysteries of the sea!

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Take to the Woods
Sun Aug 10 - Sat Aug 16, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

Come Take to the Woods and become the wild children of the forest! Experience the pure fun and magic of living in and from the wilderness. The forest will fuel our projects, providing saplings for branch bows, dry wood for friction fire, pine for bowl carving, and wild plants for food. Camping on the banks of the Ashuelot River we will swim, fish, and learn stealth while observing the life of the woodland animals that abound. We will form new friendships with nature and each other. We will become a true community, relying on each other and celebrating the joys of summertime. Yes, let’s take to the woods: we are the wild ones, adventuring and learning the secrets of the earth!

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