If your child is naturally inquisitive and independent, a teen adventure camp is an ideal way for him or her to spend the summer. From leading a flotilla of yachts into the Riviera to learning the mysteries of coral reefs, your young adventurer will have an unparalleled summer experience with great lasting memories. After your child has accompanied a school of dolphins on the port side of a ship, it's unlikely he or she will ever return to a typical summer day camp.

One great aspect of a teen adventure camp is the set of unique skills it affords. Aside from vocational skills such as rigging sails to tack upwind, your teen explorer will build an invaluable core of life skills that last. Parents of teens who return from adventure camps constantly remark how much their children have matured and learned to think and act for themselves.

A Teen Adventure Camp Can Take Your Child Anywhere

From the ports of Calvi and Civitavecchia to the Tahitian coast, your son or daughter will travel to some of the most exotic destinations on Earth. There they'll eat the local foods and learn about the regional cultures, all under the supervision of a highly trained and experienced staff of world travelers. Before picking a port of call for your child, take a look at all the opportunities, from major tourist destinations in Europe to little-known island chains in the South Pacific.

Sleepaway camp is a fine option for parents who want their kids to sample life on their own. But for kids who've already found their independence and confidence, teen adventure trips can help those impulses emerge by bringing children of a similar spirit together. The friends they make while climbing, diving, or just hanging out under the stars can last through high school, college, or an entire lifetime.