..an AMGA accredited school with AMGA certified Top Rope Site Managers, Single Pitch Instructors, Rock Instructors, Rock Guides, and Alpine Guides. The only climbing camp in the east directed by an internationally certified
mountain guide.
Rock Climbing & Adventure Camp Schedule
Acadia Mountain Guides Summer Camp Summary |
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| Camp Name | Location | Pre-requisites | Dates | Rate |
| Young Explorer's Climbing Day Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 9-12, Comfortable spending a day away from family. Sense of Adventure. Emphasis on rock climbing and challenge ropes course. 5:1 ratio. Optional overnight on last night. | Session 1: July 6 - 9. Session 2: August 10 - 13 |
$295.00 |
| Climbing Day Camp 3rd Night Stayover | Want to try one night away? Day campers can opt to spend the final night with the overnight campers. | Session 1: July 8. Session 2: August 12. | $75.00 | |
| Young Explorer's Adventure Day Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 9 - 12, Comfortable spending the day away from family. Sense of Adventure. 5:1 ratio. | Session 1: |
$295.00 |
| Adventure Day Camp 3rd Night Stayover | Want to try one night away? Day campers can opt to spend the final night with the overnight campers. | Session 1: July 15. Session 2: August 5. | $75.00 | |
| Young Explorer's Adventure Day Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 6 - 8, Comfortable spending the day away from family. Sense of Adventure. 5:1 ratio. | July 27 - 29 |
$225.00 |
| Young Explorer's Big Adventure Overnight Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 9-12, Comfortable spending 3 nights away from family. Sense of adventure. 5:1 ratio. | Session 1: July 13 - 16 Session 2: August 3 - 6 | $495.00 |
| Young Explorer's Climbing Overnight Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 9-12, Comfortable spending 3 nights away from family. Sense of adventure. Emphasis on rock climbing and challenge ropes course. 5:1 ratio. | Session 1: July 6 - 9 Session 2: August 10 - 13 | $495.00 |
| Young Explorer's Advanced Climbing Overnight Camp | Acadia / Bangor Region | Ages 9-12, Comfortable spending time away from family. Sense of Adventure. Emphasis on rock climbing and challenge ropes course. 5:1 ratio. | August 17 - 20 | $495.00 |
| Mountains and Sea Adventure Camp | coastal Maine | Ages 13-17. motivated teen, 5:1 ratio. | July 19 - 24 | $895.00 |
| sea kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, ropes course | ||||
| Mountains and Rivers Adventure Camp | Maine Mountains | Ages 13-17. motivated teen, 5:1 ratio. | July 12 - 17 | $895.00 |
| hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, ropes course | ||||
| RockPro I | Acadia Region | a new climber or been climbing outdoors only a few times, ages 13-17 | Session 1: July 12 - 17, Session 2: July 19 - 24 | $895.00 |
| Climbing technique, Belay / rappel methods, knots, lots of climbing, ropes course, spectacular sea cliffs | ||||
| RockPro II | Acadia Region | climber who understands movement techniques and safety system, ages 13-17 | Session 1: July 19 - 24, Session 2: July 26 - 31 | $895.00 |
| Fine tuning belaying and rappelling, Learning to use anchor tools, set up your own top rope climbs, climbing technique, multi-pitch climbing | ||||
| RockPro III | Maine/ Quebec | solid gym climber who wants to sport climb outdoors and has basic anchoring skills or RockPro II graduate, ages 13-17 | Session 1: July 26 - 31 | $995.00 |
| intro to advanced sport climbing skills/ leading, climbing technique, rope transitions, climb overlooking the Saint Lawrence river | ||||
| RockPro III | White Mountains / Rumney | solid gym climber who wants to sport climb outdoors and has basic anchoring skills or RockPro II graduate, ages 13-17 | Session 2: August 2 - 7 | $995.00 |
| intro to advanced sport climbing skills/ leading, climbing technique, rope transitions, climb at Rumney | ||||
| RockPro IV | Maine and the White Mountains | can place gear, belay and rappel w/o guidance, ages 13-17 | August 8 - 13 | $1095.00 |
| Multi-pitch climbing, traditional lead climbing, aid climbing | ||||
| RockMeister Camp | Maine / White Mountains | ages 14-18, ratio 3:1, Climbers must be capable of climbing at least 5.8. | August 14 - 21 | $1495.00 |
| a smaller ratio of campers to guides (3:1). For prior campers or those with significant experience seeking lots of longer multi-pitch climbing on cliffs such as Katahdin, Cannon and Cathedral and advanced climbing skills. Days will be tailored to camper's interest. Led by Jon Tierney, internationally licensed IFMGA mountain guide and AMGA instructor/examiner. | ||||
Sign up for Multiple Weeks and Save$$ |
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| Deduct $50.00 from total | Deduct $100.00 from total | Deduct $150.00 from total | Deduct $200.00 from total | Deduct $250.00 from total | |
| Register for Camp Early and Save $$ | |||||
| Before January 1, 2009, Save $25.00 per camp | |||||
| Intracamp Stayover | |||||
| $150.00 - The day between camp sessions for campers doing multiple weeks. Supervised light activity day to relax, do laundry, etc. | |||||
| Airport Pickup & Dropoff (Gate to Gate) | |||||
| $50.00 per p/u or d/o - Arrive day before first session, depart day after last session, Bangor International Airport | |||||
TUITION INCLUDES
- Instruction / supervision
- Technical climbing equipment (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, ropes, hardwear. Campers are welcome to use their own shoes, harness, etc if they have them. Note: RockPro campers are required to have some of their own gear. See packet for specifics.
- Transportation during camp
- All meals during camp
- All fees for additional activities
- Lifetime 10% discount on outdoor gear at Alpenglow Adventure Sports and AlpenglowGear.com
RESERVATION, REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
We require a 50% non-refundable deposit per camp to secure your place unless special arrangements have been made or you have an external scholarship. Final payment is due twenty one days prior to the start of the camp. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within twenty one days of the camp. If, for any reason, Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School must cancel the camp, a full refund will be made. Payment may be made by MC/VISA, Discover, cash or personal checks. We also accept United Way Camp funds from Bangor, Lewiston/Auburn or Portland as a payment source. There is a $20.00 charge for returned checks.
