Experience a Hante Adventure!
Hante Adventures offer unique experiences rooted in the Eagle’s Nest mission. These three week expeditions invoke a deeper understanding of yourself, others, and the world around you by traveling within natural environments. Exposure to diverse perspectives, unique local histories, and differing technical abilities create these profound learning opportunities. Through challenge and commitment, you can expect to leave with greater confidence, compassion, leadership, and friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Scotland
Saturday, June 20, 2026-July 9, 2026 (meets at Eagle’s Nest Camp)
For participants completing grades 9th through 12th grade in Spring 2026
Cost: $6,575 plus Airfare
Pedal out of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and into the lands of the Picts, historic residents of the wild landscape of Scotland’s northeast region. Along the way, cultivate your own tales for young people of adventure and magic in the natural world. Linger for a couple days in Inverness, the gateway to the Highlands, known for its academic and cultural opportunities. Then embrace the challenge of the last stretch of this journey to Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Britain. Bike packing is a challenging discipline that combines cycling with backpacking and allows for longer distances. This Hante will invite you to dig deep and discover what you’re capable of creatively and physically while being immersed in a culture known for its stories and dramatic landscapes. You will return to an eager audience at camp for the new book-in-progress you have created.
Nature Lore
Sunday, July 12, 2026-July 31, 2026 (meets at Eagle’s Nest Camp)
For participants completing grades 7th through 11th grade in Spring 2026
Cost: $5,850
One of Eagle’s Nest Camp’s most popular activities, Nature Lore, is spreading its wings beyond the confines of the Nest this summer. Join us to discover the roots of this unique and diverse class, traveling across a wide expanse of Western North Carolina to learn about the local history, ecology, and artwork from esteemed educators. As your group explores these vital connections, you will camp and trek through the Smokies, paddle and climb on nearby lakes and boulders, and navigate and forage amongst one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. You will return to Camp at the end of your journey to share the learnings from your experience, serving in an important role to support the long term well being and character of this community.
REGistration open!
All Hante Adventures participants and their parents or guardians must complete all questionnaires before being considered for the program. Questionnaires are available with registration on CampDoc.
Questions about your application or having trouble getting started? Please email us at register@enf.org or call us at 336-761-1040.
To apply for a Hante Adventure:
All Hante participants and their parents must complete a Questionnaire before being considered for acceptance. Hantes have an application deadline of November 15th and are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount. Rolling admittance pending availability after November 15th for Hantes.
“I just want to say ‘thank you’ for what you and Eagle’s Nest give to Evan. The letter we received from Evan was amazing. You simply can not imagine how great it feels to hear him tell me how he has grown emotionally and then list specific skills that have strengthened him physically. He said he feels so proud of himself and what he has accomplished. He described how he found each of his Hante instructors helpful to him in different ways. I wanted to say how grateful I am to the Eagle’s Nest staff for the gift you are to Evan.”
