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The Russian River Teen Trek is the chance for teens to connect with and grow to love the beautiful river from the uniquely fun view of a kayak! Our experienced educators will guide youth in learning new skills centered on safely paddling themselves down the river and studying the rich flora and fauna of our watershed, while making new friends, building confidence, and disconnecting from screens for a few days.

2023 Trek Dates

River Trek registrations and scholarships will open on March 31st. Email to come with registration information and details will be updated on the website. Both river treks are pending site approval. We are excited to bring these camps to the community! Thank you for your patience!

Russian River Teen Trek

Ages: 14 to 18
Dates: June 19 – 22, Monday through Thursday
Cost: $600 with partial and full scholarships based on need
Russian River, Sonoma County

LGBTQIA+ Inclusive River Trek *

Ages: 14 to 18
Dates: July 5 – 8, 2023, Wednesday through Saturday
Cost: $600 with partial and full scholarships available based on need
Russian River, Sonoma County

What can you expect from a Teen River Trek?

5 to 7 miles paddled daily, plus games, ecology study, storytelling, swimming, river play, yoga, etc.
Training in water safety and paddling skills.
Experienced guides certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and swift water rescue.
No prior experience necessary, though you should have a level of comfort with being in and around water.

Staff

The Trek will be staffed by a stellar crew of experienced outdoor educators and water lovers. Core staff, who are wilderness first aid, wilderness first responder, CPR, and swift water rescue certified, will always be on the water with the teens. We will also be joined by a select team of dedicated and experienced adult volunteers excited to share their knowledge and love of the scenic Russian River. All our staff and volunteers have been fingerprinted and gone through a thorough background check. We will always have a minimum 1 adult to 5 youth ratio on the water.

Scholarships

LandPaths is actively committed to making camp accessible for all youth, regardless of socioeconomic inequities. We offer scholarships to 40% of our participants, with the goal that the camp is a true reflection of our diverse Sonoma County community.

Scholarships are limited and available based on need and availability.

*Filling out a scholarship application does not guarantee a scholarship. PLEASE wait for LandPaths’ staff to contact you with a scholarship approval before you register.

Questions? Preguntas?

Lesly Caballero

Pronouns: She/Ella

Senior Bilingual Education Field Specialist

(707)544-7284 ext. 109

Testimonials

" I've never kayaked before and I am definitely going to do it again! "

Sierra, Russian River Teen Trek participant

" You’re going on this trek together. You’re feeling and getting to know the water. It changes your perception of the river because you’re part of it. "

Dani Elins, LandPaths volunteer and river camp specialist

Donate to our 2023 Camps Campaign

Scholarships for camp are made possible by generous donations from individuals, businesses, schools, and others in our community. $600 funds tuition and transportation for one young person to attend one week of Russian River Teen Trek or QTYA River Treks. And every donation of every size helps get kids outside. Plus, your gift towards camp scholarships will support working families.

Our goal is to raise $180,000 by May 1st. The first $20,000 donated to our Camps Campaign will be matched thanks to the Julia Rose Coughlan Memorial Fund, and an anonymous donor

Last year, we were able to offer scholarships to 50% of all campers – let’s do it again!