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The Russian River Teen Trek is the chance for teens to connect with and grow to love the beautiful river from the uniquely fun view of a kayak! Our experienced educators will guide youth in learning new skills centered on safely paddling themselves down the river and studying the rich flora and fauna of our watershed, while making new friends, building confidence, and disconnecting from screens for a few days.

2024 Trek Dates

Teen River Trek: Forestville to the Sea

Travesía de Kayak en el Río: de Forestville hacia el Mar

Ages: 13 – 17
Dates: June 11 – 14, 2024
Days: Day 1: 9am – 3pm, Day 2 – 4: Overnight Camping
Russian River, Sonoma County
Cost: $625 with partial and full scholarships available based on need
11 – 14 de Junio del 2024
para participantes de 13 – 17 años 
$625 con becas disponibles

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Paddle with Pride: LGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies River Trek

Remando con Orgullo:  Travesía de Kayak en el Río para participantes LGBTQIA+ y Aliades

Ages: 13-17
Dates: June 24 – 27, 2024
Cost: $625 with partial and full scholarships available based on need
24 – 27 de junio del 2024
para participantes de 13 – 17 años 
$625 con becas disponibles

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What can you expect from a Teen River Trek?

5 to 7 miles paddled daily, plus games, ecology study, storytelling, swimming, river play, yoga, etc.
Training in water safety and paddling skills.
Experienced guides certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and swift water rescue.
No prior experience necessary, though you should have a level of comfort with being in and around water.

Staff

The Trek will be staffed by a stellar crew of experienced outdoor educators and water lovers. Core staff, who are wilderness first aid, wilderness first responder, CPR, and swift water rescue certified, will always be on the water with the teens. We will also be joined by a select team of dedicated and experienced adult volunteers excited to share their knowledge and love of the scenic Russian River. All our staff and volunteers have been fingerprinted and gone through a thorough background check. We will always have a minimum 1 adult to 5 youth ratio on the water.

Scholarships

LandPaths is actively committed to making camp accessible for all youth, regardless of socioeconomic inequities. We offer scholarships to 40% of our participants, with the goal that the camp is a true reflection of our diverse Sonoma County community.

Scholarships are limited and available based on need and availability.

*Filling out a scholarship application does not guarantee a scholarship. PLEASE wait for LandPaths’ staff to contact you with a scholarship approval before you register.

Questions? Preguntas?

Lesly Caballero

Pronouns: She/Ella

Senior Bilingual Education Field Specialist

(707)544-7284 ext. 109

Thank you to the following partner for helping to make Russian River Teen Treks possible!

Testimonials

" I've never kayaked before and I am definitely going to do it again! "

Sierra, Russian River Teen Trek participant

" You’re going on this trek together. You’re feeling and getting to know the water. It changes your perception of the river because you’re part of it. "

Dani Elins, LandPaths volunteer and river camp specialist

Donate To LandPaths

Thank you for supporting LandPaths! We need your help to reach our highest ever goal of $425,000. Donors like you are partners in our shared future. Thank you for helping to create a community connected to each other and the land. The first $100,000 donated will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to family partners Will and Julie Parish, Ann and Don Hines and local community partner, Traditional Medicinals. Please make your personally significant gift today! LandPaths is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID 68-0328590. We will not share your information.