Pre Register for 2027
Parents, registration is open for summer 2027 and we couldn’t be more thrilled to continue our adventures! Pittsburgh, PA and Bowling Green, KY are our two main hub cities. The process is simple…. A 12 passenger van, seating 8 campers, with 2-3 staff and a trailer attached to store all luggage, shielding it from all types of weather.
Owner Bio
Brad Powell, Professional Outdoor Educator
- 15+ years in adventure camping
- Graduated with Recreation & Leisure Degree- Exercise Science Minor
- 100+ trips led through other summer camps
- Started business to make trips safer for kids and simpler for parents.
- No big organization means all money goes where it should be.
Child Safety
Fully Licensed Summer Camp
- Registered to operate in State of Pennsylvania
- FBI background and fingerprinting of staff
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporters
- Sex Offender Register Cleared
- Open Communication through daily texts
- Contact us anytime, set up a video call!
- Staff trained in Wilderness First Aid.
- Staff are trained to drive large vehicles.
Where are the photos?
Child Safety, is the reason
- Parents get pictures from Smugmug.com
- Parents are supplied a password when the trip is over.
- Pictures posted daily.
- Social Media posts happen days or months after the trip.
Powell Adventures, LLC
Achieve Your Potential
Our Adventure Programs & Services
Teen Adventure Trips
Multi-day mobile summer camp experiences for youth ages 10-17 featuring various location-based activities and touring across Appalachia.
Adult Trips & Professional Guiding
Adventure trips for adults 18+ or contract groups looking to explore the wilderness at fun locations.
Teambuilding & Outsource
Group bonding services for schools, scout groups, sports teams, etc. Also our guides are available to be hired out for outdoor education roles in your organization.
About Powell Adventures
Powell Adventures, LLC specializes in creating transformative outdoor experiences for youth ages 10-17 through mobile summer camp adventures. Our trips are co-ed and traverse the stunning landscapes of Appalachia (Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia), offering teens the opportunity to challenge themselves, build confidence, and create lasting memories in nature.
We are committed to providing diverse adventure activities including hiking, rock climbing, caving, biking, paddling sports (Kayaking, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, SUP). Other activities may include zip lining, touring, and skiing. Beyond our core teen programs, we also offer adult adventure trips, school teambuilding experiences, professional guide services, and partnerships with leading non-profit organizations for outdoor education programs and group guiding services.
- Powell Adventures, LLC is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health for 2026 and 2027. All staff have been cleared to work with children through FBI fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry Cleared, and have been trained by the State of Pennsylvania to be mandated reporters for child abuse.
Time to Explore
Unsure about Powell Adventures, LLC? Schedule a video call with the owner and ask any questions you may have.
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