Costa Rica Adventure Camp - About Us

Costa Rica Adventure Camp, a spin-off of Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp, offers a unique approach to teen travel. We avoid the tourist areas and experience authentic Costa Rica as we participate in a wide array of adventure activities. Despite our growing popularity, we are dedicated to remaining a small-group camp, thus providing campers with the best experience possible. Our Costa Rican Adventure was founded on the principals of providing fun, exciting, adventure activities in a safe environment that encourages each camper to achieve individual goals and build self esteem. At SMAC we do just that as we embrace individuality, encourage group participation, inspire leadership qualities, and foster a safe and caring environment. Most campers return year after year and oftentimes sessions reach capacity many months before the beginning of camp.

Staff members are hand selected from numerous qualified applicants and most counselors are previous SMAC campers and graduates from the SMAC Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program. Our outfitters are experienced, high-spirited leaders who make safety the utmost priority.

The directors have spent three decades leading and inspiring youth. George served as scoutmaster for several years, led youth groups on adventure activities and is still an avid camper, backpacker, and hiker. Susan shares his love of the outdoors and worked for many years with youth of all ages as a teacher and school administrator.

Susan and George spend 3-4 months each year in Costa Rica. During their stays they continually research and plan for the next great Costa Rican adventure.