HIgh School adventure fees & info
We are excited to share information about our High School Fall Call to Adventure and Spring Into the Woods expeditions. These expeditions are designed to introduce students to wilderness skills, build their environmental literacy, and cultivate a love of nature. Students who have attended these trips in the past have shared that they are life-changing adventures that lead to self-discovery and closer relationships with classmates.
We have made some changes to the trips we are offering our high school students for the 2025-26 school year, so please read the following information carefully.
There are limited spots available for many of these adventures. Each trip is unique and offers students the opportunity to push boundaries, grow as a community, and overcome challenges.
A description of each of the adventures follows:
We have made some changes to the trips we are offering our high school students for the 2025-26 school year, so please read the following information carefully.
There are limited spots available for many of these adventures. Each trip is unique and offers students the opportunity to push boundaries, grow as a community, and overcome challenges.
A description of each of the adventures follows:
Fall Call To Adventures
Grades 10-12 Fall Color Pisgah National Forest Backpacking Adventure- Oct. 22-24.
Vibrant Fall leaves, beautiful mountain views, amazing waterfalls, endless star filled skies, and countless flora and fauna await participants as we backpack through the mountains in Pisgah National Forest. Backpacks, sleeping bags & pads, tents, and mess kits are provided for students to use through the NC Trailblazers Club grant that PSCS was awarded.
We will meet as a group for an orientation to prepare for this amazing experience. Participants can expect to learn skills such as backcountry cooking, water filtration, camp setup, wilderness first aid, and Leave No Trace principles.
Limited to the first 15 students to register. Registration deadline is September 19, 2025. The cost of this amazing all inclusive adventure is $150.
9th & 10th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a day trip to the National Whitewater Center in December (date to be determined). Students attending get to Ice Skate, brave the High Ropes Tower & 100ft Drop, Mtn, Bike, and more. The trip is open to all 9th & 10th grade students. Cost is $50.
11th & 12th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a snow tubing day trip at Hawks Nest in January where they will get their fill of speeding down the slopes in a snow tube. Space is limited to 40 students. Cost is $50
*Registration for the Whitewater and Hawksnest trips will be sent home when dates have been finalized.
Vibrant Fall leaves, beautiful mountain views, amazing waterfalls, endless star filled skies, and countless flora and fauna await participants as we backpack through the mountains in Pisgah National Forest. Backpacks, sleeping bags & pads, tents, and mess kits are provided for students to use through the NC Trailblazers Club grant that PSCS was awarded.
We will meet as a group for an orientation to prepare for this amazing experience. Participants can expect to learn skills such as backcountry cooking, water filtration, camp setup, wilderness first aid, and Leave No Trace principles.
Limited to the first 15 students to register. Registration deadline is September 19, 2025. The cost of this amazing all inclusive adventure is $150.
9th & 10th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a day trip to the National Whitewater Center in December (date to be determined). Students attending get to Ice Skate, brave the High Ropes Tower & 100ft Drop, Mtn, Bike, and more. The trip is open to all 9th & 10th grade students. Cost is $50.
11th & 12th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a snow tubing day trip at Hawks Nest in January where they will get their fill of speeding down the slopes in a snow tube. Space is limited to 40 students. Cost is $50
*Registration for the Whitewater and Hawksnest trips will be sent home when dates have been finalized.
Spring Into the Woods Adventures
9th Grade- Nantahala River Rafting and Camping, Bryson, NC. On April 16-17 participating students will experience a high adventure trip including beginner Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River and Tent Camping. The trip is limited to 20 students.. The cost for this trip is $150.
10th & 11th Grades New River Gorge, WV Whitewater Rafting Camping Trip- April 29-30. Huge Rapids, fast heart pounding water, along with stretches of peaceful beauty is on the agenda of this trip. On day one we will arrive at ACE Adventure Resort, set up our mountain top base camp (tent camping), go on a hike, and make a campfire before going to bed in our tents. Day two will be adrenaline filled as we spend 6 hours rafting world class rapids in guided rafts. Limited to the first 30 students to register. The cost of the trip is $200 including a full day of rafting, wetsuit rental, and 4 meals.
12th Grade Copperhead Island Tent Camping & Kayaking- May 7-8. Our Seniors enjoy a tent camping retreat on Lake Wylie where we rent the entire island. Students will have the opportunity to kayak, play volleyball, hike, eat great food, and enjoy a relaxing time together. Space is limited to 30 students. The cost of the trip is $150.
10th & 11th Grades New River Gorge, WV Whitewater Rafting Camping Trip- April 29-30. Huge Rapids, fast heart pounding water, along with stretches of peaceful beauty is on the agenda of this trip. On day one we will arrive at ACE Adventure Resort, set up our mountain top base camp (tent camping), go on a hike, and make a campfire before going to bed in our tents. Day two will be adrenaline filled as we spend 6 hours rafting world class rapids in guided rafts. Limited to the first 30 students to register. The cost of the trip is $200 including a full day of rafting, wetsuit rental, and 4 meals.
12th Grade Copperhead Island Tent Camping & Kayaking- May 7-8. Our Seniors enjoy a tent camping retreat on Lake Wylie where we rent the entire island. Students will have the opportunity to kayak, play volleyball, hike, eat great food, and enjoy a relaxing time together. Space is limited to 30 students. The cost of the trip is $150.
