WILD ADVENTURES, GROWING EXPLORERS
ECO EdVentures Week-long Spring and Summer Youth Programs
Turn screen time into green time! Our action-packed week-long programs will have your young explorer splashing through creeks, scaling climbing walls, and discovering natural wonders throughout the seasons. With expert guides leading the way, we transform ordinary days into extraordinary adventures that build confidence, foster curiosity, and create memories to last a lifetime.
Choose from our Spring Break escape or Summer weekly adventures to match your child's interests and schedule.
SPRING BREAK: Climb & Explore Adventure Program
April 21-24, 2025 | Ages: 8-14 | Basecamp: Climb Youngstown
Kick cabin fever goodbye with our action-packed Spring Break adventure! Your child will start each day mastering the climbing walls at Climb Youngstown before our afternoon explorers hop in our van to discover local natural wonders. With climbing coaches in the morning and nature guides in the afternoon, this camp combines the best of indoor adventure and outdoor exploration. Expect your child to return home with stronger muscles, newfound confidence, and wild stories from their daily expeditions to forests, creeks, and natural playgrounds.
Morning Climber Option: Perfect for focused climbing enthusiasts or busy schedules! Your child will enjoy three hours of climbing instruction, games, and wall challenges from 9:00am-12:00pm.
JUNE: Wild Explorers Summer Program
June 2-6 and June 9-13, 2025 | Ages: 6-12 | Basecamp: Mill Creek Park
Turn your child loose in nature's ultimate playground! Our June adventures transform Mill Creek Park into a world of endless discovery where curious kids can follow animal tracks, build secret hideouts, splash through creeks, and spot wildlife in their natural habitats. Each day brings new territories to explore and mysteries to solve as our experienced guides lead small groups through forests, meadows, and waterways. We emphasize free play, imagination, and the pure joy of connecting with nature. Your child will return home muddy, tired, and bursting with stories about their wild adventures.
Full-day program only.
Eco Edventures Campers ready to catch some critters
JULY: Boulder & Hike Adventure Camp
July 7-10 and July 21-24, 2025 | Ages: 8-14 | Basecamp: Climb Youngstown
Why choose between climbing walls and wilderness wonders? Our unique summer camp combines the best of both worlds! Mornings at Climb Youngstown focus on building strength, problem-solving skills, and climbing techniques with expert coaches. After lunch, our afternoon explorers venture out to discover hidden trails, scramble over natural rock formations, and splash through the best creeks throughout the Mahoning Valley. This perfect combination of structured climbing and wild exploration creates confident adventurers ready to take on any challenge. Limited afternoon spots available—register early!
Morning Climber Option: For the climbing enthusiast! Your child will enjoy three hours of wall-scaling adventures from 8:30am-11:30am, focusing exclusively on bouldering skills, technique games, and climbing challenges.
JULY: Level Up Youth Competitive Climbing Camp
July 14-17, 2025 | Ages: 10-18 | Basecamp: Climb Youngstown + Multiple Locations
Take your climbing to competition-ready heights with our intensive four-day training experience! Designed specifically for Climb Youngstown Y-team members and serious climbers with equivalent experience, this specialized camp combines advanced technique training, mental preparation strategies, and exposure to diverse climbing environments. Our coaching staff will guide athletes through personalized training at Climb Youngstown and field trips to partner facilities where they'll experience different wall styles, setting approaches, and competition scenarios. Culminating in a mock competition, this transformative experience will prepare climbers for success in USA Climbing competitions while building a supportive community of like-minded athletes. Transportation and supervision to other climbing facilities provided in partnership with ECO Edventures.
Full-day program only. Limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized coaching.
