7th Grade

Cape Cod & the Islands

This classic tour of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard is always one of Overland’s most popular trips— and for good reason...

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Vermont

Famous for its beautiful vistas, quiet roads and small, friendly towns, it’s no secret that Vermont is a perfect setting for a teen bike trip...

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New England Coast

Ride from the sandy beaches of Cape Cod Bay to the rocky coast of Acadia National Park on this three-week exploration of New England’s famous coastline...

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New England Explorer

New England's famous peaks and valleys are ideal for summer adventure. For two weeks, we’ll hike, backpack and sea kayak the best of New England by exploring the gentle Berkshires, the legendary Green Mountains, the rugged White Mountains and the scenic coast of Maine...

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Blue Ridge Explorer

The Blue Ridge Mountains—tall and inviting—look down on deep valleys with rushing rivers, secluded backwoods and majestic old-growth forests...

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Rocky Mountain Explorer

In the spectacular Rockies we’ll hike to over 14,000 feet, raft a great western river and see the best of Colorado...

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Northwest Explorer

Offering exciting hikes, spectacular sea kayaking and stunning alpine scenery, the great Northwest is the perfect setting for an Overland program...

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Language Immersion & Service Costa Rica

LIS Costa Rica offers an unbeatable combination of language study, service, cultural engagement and active exploration in a country of great natural beauty...

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Language Immersion Spain

Studying in Spain offers the excitement of learning a language while discovering the richness of an ancient culture and exploring the beauty of a remarkable country...

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Summer Writing Program

No skill is of greater importance in school—and in life—than the ability to communicate clearly and effectively...

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Summer and Semester Programs

Overland Programs offers more than 40 different trips including New England summer camps and hiking adventures for tweens (5th graders and 6th graders), hiking trips for teens, teen bike trips in Europe and America, and teen summer service programs. Whether you're looking for a language immersion program, summer programs abroad or service programs abroad, summer writing programs, environmental studies programs, teen adventure travel trips, a field studies program, or even a gap year semester in Spain, you're sure to find a program here which will create lasting memories, capture the imagination, and strengthen physical, emotional and social skills. Overland is not simply a summer or semester-long experience—it's a life experience with value and resonance that extends far beyond the boundaries of a young person's time with us.

Elite Leaders

Overland leaders are students and recent alumni from top colleges and universities, including many schools in the Ivy League and NESCAC as well as other elite schools across the country. Overland leaders are campus leaders, varsity athletes, sports captains, peer counselors, outdoor guides, and honors students. All leaders are First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard certified.

Programs and Adventures Since 1984

Overland Programs, also known as Overland Summers and even as Overland Adventures, is proud to have ACA accredited summer programs, teen summer camps, teen summer adventures, teen travel, teen summer programs, teenage camps, teen adventure programs, teen adventure trips, summer camp programs, summer programs abroad, language immersion courses abroad, teen bike trips, teen bicycle tours, teen summer service programs and New England camps which are held to the highest safety standards. Overland is not a teen tour or a summer camp, our trips and programs are carefully crafted and designed to challenge our students, who are always in small groups with superlative leadership.