The Outdoor Academy (OA) was dreamed up by Helen Waite (then Executive Director) in the 1960s. “At that…
Explore with Others, Find Meaning, Discover Yourself
2025 News Update: Hante Adventures has just received The Edie Klein Award for Program Excellence by the Southeastern office of the American Camp Association! The award is given in recognition of existing programs of an exceptional nature occurring at a camp in the southeastern United States.
HANTE ADVENTURES
Hante Adventures provide new experiences within the Appalachians, across our country, and abroad.
Hante Adventures engage teens in a unique, shared group experience in order to reach a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. By exploring some of the world’s most beautiful natural environments with a group of peers, you will build confidence and self-esteem, learn invaluable leadership skills and form friendships that last a lifetime. Whether it is trekking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, climbing the cliffs of Acadia in Maine, paddling the Rogue River in Oregon, sleeping under the stars in the Smokies, or learning about the trade routes of Canadian Voyageurs in the Boundary Waters, every experience is sure to provide a meaningful opportunity aimed at inspiring and supporting you beyond just the three-week trip.
EXPLORATION
HANTE ADVENTURES
WHAT does hante mean?
“Samuel has always enjoyed the outdoors. He embraces all things having to do with the wilderness and would like to share his enthusiasm with others. He really likes teaching what he knows about skills needed to hike, camp, climb, etc. outdoors. He participated in a Hante adventure and LOVED it.”
–Hante Parent
Hante means building an intentional community through a shared experience.
Hante means finding and feeling meaning in all settings and lives.
Hante means discovering your own hero’s journey, and applying the experience to your unique life.
Hante means a sense of belonging and growth through understanding new and diverse perspectives.
MEANING
HANTE ADVENTURES
WHAT TO EXPECT
Hante Adventures follows the Eagle’s Nest mission of using new experiences in the natural world as a way to enhance the character of our participants. As a result of our experiential programming, we and our participants frequently notice an improvement in the following traits that make up a person’s character:
Build Resilience.
from overcoming the challenges of a new experience
Spark Curiosity.
from encountering new sights, sounds, people, and discoveries that lead to never-ending questions
Become Self Reliant.
from realizing your own individual potential in the face of uncertainty
Instill Hope.
from practicing reflection and gratitude with each unique moment and/or activity
Gain Confidence.
from trying new skills and techniques that can be readily applied beyond the trip
Perpetuate Kindness.
from engaging and learning about new perspectives from forming new relationships
Develop Integrity.
from contributing to and collaborating with a group of peers over a three-week period
DISCOVERY
LEARN MORE
Watch our Video for a Snapshot of Hante Adventures!
SCHOLARSHIPS
We do all that we can in order to make such unique experiences accessible to all. Please click here to explore our financial aid opportunities, or contact us to learn more.
