Quest H2O

Explore the mountains, rivers, and beaches of California!

When

July 5 – 24, 2026

Who

Entering Grades 9th – 10th

Cost

$6,695 | We do not want cost to be a prohibitive factor. See financial assistance offerings.

Welcome to Quest H2O! This 3-week adventure unfolds to take the group on a road trip across California to mountains, rivers and the ocean – combining outdoor adventures and off-the-wall fun. This program includes backpacking in the Sierras, boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and whitewater river rafting. This trip is for anyone who loves to be in water!

Sample Itinerary

Day	Activities
Sunday	Meet in the Bay Area and head east into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Learn how to set up camp Quest-style and begin getting to know the group.
Monday	Take a hike in the park, get to know the group better, and prepare for the two-night backpacking trip that begins tomorrow.
Tuesday to Thursday	Backpacking in gorgeous Yosemite National Park brings the group together. Swim in clear blue streams, hike over the granite formations, and camp under the stars!
Friday to Saturday	Drive north to New Melones Reservoir near Sonora and set up camp. Take a boat out on the lake and enjoy some tubing with your friends!
Sunday to Monday	Head into the big redwood trees of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and go on a cavern tour.
Tuesday	Rent boats on Lake Alpine and try your hand at fishing or pedal boating!
Wednesday to Friday	Day hike, camp, and stand up paddleboard in the crystal clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe.
Saturday to Monday	Start heading west and take two days for whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River! Navigate rapids and cool off in the river during calm stretches.
Tuesday	Continue west and check out an indoor trampoline park along the way - try and do a front flip!
Wednesday to Thursday	Arrive in Point Reyes and take an overnight sea kayaking trip in Tomales Bay.
Friday	Have a final morning on the beach before returning back to the Bay Area where it all began, saying goodbye to eleven new friends!

A Glimpse Into Quest H2O

Check out a behind the scenes peek into the 2023 Quest H2O in this blog post.

Questions?

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Cozying up by campfire on the Magical Mystery quest

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