Everything an Outdoor Adventure offers, and more…

    Nestled in Northern California, Camp Augusta is a unique community among summer camps.

    • The longest staff training in the country
    • An ideal staff-to-camper ratio
    • A director with a Ph.D. in Psychology
    • Over 150 unique activities

    Wilderness Trip participants enjoy 2 days of summer camp life, in preparation for and after their trip.

    Who We Are

    • Augusta is an intentional community and summer camp of 60+ diverse world-changers. We offer Wilderness Trips as a stand-alone program, offering the same mission as our summer camp.
    • We are passionate about Outdoor Education, communication, developmental psychology, and personal growth. Our Wilderness Trips are for everyone ages 12-17.
    • Wilderness staff are seasoned professionals with certifications in First Aid, CPR, WFR (Wildernes First Responders), Life Guards, NOLS, and more…

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    What We Offer

    • Immersive, one-week trips including:
      • Backpacking
      • Horsepacking
      • Rock Climbing
      • Rafting & Canoeing
    • Trips take place across beautiful wilderness areas throughout Northern California.
    • Trips focused on self-reliance, growth, and fun in nature.

    An Truly Augustan Experience

    Incredible Food

    With Augusta, teens enjoy the best food that any summer camp or wilderness program can offer. Click to learn more about our Food.

    Inspiring Nature

    With our camp’s home base only 2.5 hours from the Bay Area, yet nestled among old-growth trees, participants explore waterfalls, our lake, and enjoy the peace of the outdoors without technology. THEN they embark and see even more of the beauty of Northern California.

    The Best Mentors

    Staff are carefully chosen and put through the most rigorous application and training in wilderness industry history. Our 1-to-2 staff/camper ratio ensures meaningful individual attention. We employs philosophies like Nonviolent Communication and Intentional Speech.

    Philosophy of Wish, Wonder, and Surprise

    Waking Up, Bed Time, and just about everything on the trip is spiced with Augustan flare. Each experience is uniquely crafted with fun and depth.

    See All Trips, Dates, and Rates

    Click here to see a full outline of all trips offered, with dates and rates.

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