Global Challenges

These EXCITING TRIPS are designed for older campers who have experienced our in-camp program (with the exception of the boys who may travel with us on our co-ed trips), who are looking for additional adventure in travel. Girls are invited to participate in these extended trips by the camp directors. Each trip carries its own flavor of adventure, action, leadership, challenge, community service and self discovery. ALC’s overall philosophy is carried with each trip in the form of citizenship, environmental ethics, respect for cultural diversity, and the constant attention to the sensitivity to others. Click here to see a photo gallery of our trips. Our Global Challenge Trips include:

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ABROAD

June 26 – August 13, 2012

girls only

This seven week trip will travel to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales where they may hike, bike, white-water raft, do a bit of caving, participate in some farm work in Northern Ireland, and partake in the culture of each individual country.


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ALPS

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 Co-ed

This trip will take us to France, Italy, and Switzerland!  We will hike, rock climb, raft, glacier walk, ride cable cars and trams, visit small villages, participate in Community Service Project and learn a bit about the culture of each country, among just a few of the possible adventures we will experience.  See the Alps, Chamonix, Tour du Mont Blanc, Zermatt, Ballenburg Open Air Museum, William Tell Open Air Theater and boat from Interlaken to Brienz – all in five weeks!!!


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AMT

June 26 – August 13, 2012 

 co-ed

A seven week hiking trip that takes our campers from Maine to New Hampshire – 330 miles of the Appalachian Trail!!! Campers carry all that they need on their backs, with a resupply occurring every week to 10 days. This trip offers a life-changing opportunity for those who are ready for a physical challenge and an in-depth experience in the wilderness with small group living experiences.


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NOVA SCOTIA
June 26 – August 13, 2012
Co-ed

 A seven week trip (up to 9 campers, an ALC leader and 2 Sea School leaders) with ALC and the Nova Scotia Sea School out of Lunenburg, NS.  Our campers will experience a life-changing adventure which may include Yurt building, sea kayaking, a Community Service component, sea chest building and ending with the final three weeks living on a 28 ft. pulling boat.



“Sometimes I wonder what it is about Alford Lake that makes each Summer so fun.There are obvious things, like the activities and the people. But what is the BIG picture? Last Summer I realized what it was. Alford lake is a community where everyone fits in, a community where everyone is equal and everyone is free to be herself.” - Camper