Xploregon Teen Leadership Program
Get more information about registering for Xploregon this summer here.
Xploregon Teen Leadership Program guides youth on a series of 12-day road trips that take youth out of the classroom to experience the world first hand through adventure, leadership, and service. Xploregon helps schools fill the summer learning gap and offers students a balance between classroom instruction during the school year and experiential learning during the summer.
As much of a journey of oneself as it is of Oregon’s jaw-dropping terrain, Xploregon challenges teens to leave their comfort zones, confront their fears, grow through leadership and teamwork, and become exposed to eye-opening places, people, and activities. Throughout, youth partner with leading community-based organizations on service projects that create direct, positive impact on their community and fellow Oregonians. Youth are challenged on a daily basis through fresh hands-on learning while engaging in reflection and self-discovery in a caring, inclusive, and safe group culture.
Xploregon serves as a vital summer program for high school youth. It is particularly impactful for youth making the transition from 8th to 9th grade, that all-important year which research identifies as being crucial to a successful path through high school. Xploregon participants demonstrate increases in:
- Motivation
- Confidence
- Goal-setting
- Social and environmental awareness
- Compassion for others
What teens have to say about Xploregon:
“Xploregon is a great way to teach youth about what is going on in other communities because it gives teens the opportunity to get outside of that bubble and see what is going on.” – Brandon, Xploregon Alumni
“I think Xploregon is cool because it gets teens out in the real world, working with real people and solving real issues.“ - Jasmine, Camp Fire USA Youth Intern
“Definitely a life changing experience.” - Mickell Trip #1
“A really big turning point in a lot of peoples lives.“ - Justin Trip #2
“One of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.” - Nathan Trip #3
Have questions?
Contact our Program Director, Mae Wilson, at 503.224.7800 ext. 135 or email at mwilson@campfirecolumbia.org.