Explorer International Kids' and Teens' Camps
International Winter and Summer Kids' and Teens' Camps in Slovenia and Austria for 6-17 year olds
MORE THAN JUST A SUMMER KIDS' CAMP
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Where your children can be themselves
and find that inner spark
2-WEEK CAMPERS
Deepen Connections - Friendships & Growth
At Explorer Camps, two weeks transforms summer friendships into a lasting, supportive community. Campers build deeper bonds through shared adventures, building social and emotional growth that 1 week can’t match.
Two Weeks to Grow - Confidence & Lasting Skills.
A two-week stay accelerates personal growth. Campers build true confidence and independence by going deeper into new activities with a supportive group of friends, all at an unhurried, memorable pace.
Adventure Awaits - Two Weeks of New Experiences!
Our program continuously creates new adventures, from hiking and Gellyball to developing evening events. This ever-changing schedule keeps excitement high, stops boredom, and ensures every day brings a new challenge.
WHY IS THE 2-WEEKER PROGRAM SO POPULAR?
Master Real Skills: Move beyond basics to true proficiency in activities like archery or rock climbing, gaining real accomplishments to bring home.
A True Digital Detox: A full two weeks resets their perspective, allowing them to return home genuinely recharged, confident, and full of real stories.
Build True Resilience: Tackle multi-stage challenges that teach determination and the satisfaction of seeing difficult tasks through to the end.
Become Part of a Community: Campers don’t just visit; they become valued members of their camp family, participating in loved traditions and events.
Tangible Takeaways: They return with finished projects, develop new life skills, and practical competence in outdoor living, not just souvenirs.
Learn Conflict Resolution: Navigate disagreements and practice teamwork over time, building advanced social skills for home and school.
Deep, Lasting Friendships: Build “second family” bonds through shared adventures and unplugged time, creating friendships that go far beyond camp.
Practice Guided Independence: Make more choices and learn self-advocacy within our safe, structured environment, preparing them for future success.
Epic Saturday Adventures: Experience unforgettable weekend trips to Ljubljana—an experience only possible with a two week session.
2 WEEKER HIGHLIGHTS
REAL TALK - 2 WEEKER FAQs
The extended time allows for deeper skill mastery, stronger friendship bonds, and more significant personal growth, moving beyond a simple introduction to a truly transformative experience.
We are a screen-free camp to encourage connection. Phones are collected upon arrival and safely stored. Campers have a brief period to call home over the weekend.
Our on-site laundry service is available for an additional fee mid-session. Counselors will help campers ensure their clothes are washed and returned.
Interestingly, the opposite is often true. The first week is for adjustment; the second week is where campers fully settle in and thrive. We have found that our structured two-week journey transforms initial nerves into deep confidence and independence.
One week is for making acquaintances; two weeks is for building a “second family.” The extended, unplugged time fosters the kind of profound, lasting friendships that are the hallmark of the traditional camps of Explorer Camps, where sessions are intentionally longer for this reason.
Our curriculum is specifically designed with two distinct phases. The first week focuses on foundation skills and cabin bonding, while the second week introduces more complex challenges, new adventure locations, and advanced team-building, ensuring constant engagement and growth.
Yes. The mid-session weekend is a celebrated feature. It includes a change of pace with a special all-camp trip into Ljubjlana—a unique advantage that breaks up the session and creates legendary memories.
Absolutely. Two weeks provides the necessary runway to incorporate introductory Assistant Counselor-in-Training (ACIT) elements, giving older campers opportunities to mentor and assist, mirroring the first step of the renowned teen leadership pathways at camp
All campers are mixed together which provides a freshness and uniqueness to the experience.
Beyond more days, you’re investing in a qualitatively different experience. The depth of skill acquisition, community integration, and personal growth offered in two weeks provides a return on investment that elite camps have built their reputations on for generations.
2-WEEK FEEDBACK
