Overland Summers

Hours: Overland Summers provides introductory, hiking, language, and service trips for students in grades four through twelve. These trips offer friendship, fun, laughter, stories, adventure, and exploration. With carefully planned itineraries, thoughtfully calibrated challenges, and clearly defined goals, the trips capture students’ imaginations, stretch their abilities, and strengthen their bonds. Parents describe the experiences as incredible, amazing, transformative, and impactful. Students return home with significant growth, appreciation, excitement, confidence, and independence. They eagerly share stories about their adventures, which include hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, and exploring. The life lessons learned are invaluable, helping to shape them into young adults. Many students regain a love of nature and the outdoors through their participation. The leaders are consistently capable, fun, engaging, skilled, caring, kind, and encouraging. They create a welcoming group environment where everyone feels included. Their passion, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and guidance are frequently praised. Safety is a top priority, with the organization demonstrating outstanding care, flexibility, and dedication. Communication with parents is clear and professional, with genuine support provided throughout. Overland Summers delivers the highest quality adventures, creating memories that last a lifetime and often lead students to eagerly anticipate their next trip.

1. Williamstown, Massachusetts