EXPERTISE:
When teenagers join AAVE they are gaining the benefit of 30+ years of teen adventure camping experience. Abbott Wallis has been the hands-on owner since founding "All About Visiting Earth" in 1976.
GOALS:
Each teen and each parent has unique goals. For teens we deliver a fun and worthwhile summer. For parents we deliver a challenging ACA Accredited learning experience that is safe and successful. The core is simple, we teach skills which will lead to a lifetime of exploration, friendship, enjoyment and personal growth.
FUN:
Since 1976, 10,000+ students from over 48 US states and 40 countries have enjoyed AAVE. Summertime is for you; time to be bold, laugh out loud, set out into the wild inspired by self-discovery with a like-minded group to share the journey. Our "All About Visiting Earth" community consists of teenagers who choose active participation, individual responsibility and who respect and care about one another.
BIG QUESTIONS:
Will your summer with AAVE be outstanding? Are you ready to leave parents, teachers, coaches and friends behind? Are you ready to play hard in an atmosphere charged with freedom and responsibility?
REQUIREMENTS: AAVE is a program geared toward healthy, well-adjusted teens.
Two adults references, including one from your school.
A five-minute camper telephone interview.
A five-minute parent telephone interview.
WHAT DOES AAVE PROMISE:
Professional, top-notch guardianship.
Small groups, 12-16 students with 2-3 leaders.
Itineraries which maximize adventure, service, challenge and fun.
Motivated teenagers who want to contribute and receive the most out of AAVE.
Communication, programming and support which will exceed your expectations . . . PERIOD!
Call or e-mail. We want to get to know you, answer your questions and match your goals, skill level and age with an appropriate trip. Your satisfaction and safety are our primary concerns; we do everything in our power to meet or exceed your expectations.
We look forward to sharing the adventure with you!
Abbott Wallis, parent, explorer, founder and leader of the AAVE Team