Youth Group Whitewater Rafting Trips

American River Church Groups, Youth Groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

We custom design raft trips to meet the needs and budget of your youth group. American Whitewater can provide your group with a First Class river adventure at a lower price, yet offer you more. Experience for yourself why our youth group business grows each year!

Only American Whitewater Expeditions can provide your group with all of the following:

• Mild to Wild river trips, ages 6 and up, on the South, Middle, and North Forks of the American River.
• Minimum ages are 6 on the South Fork, 14 on the Middle Fork, and 14 on the North Fork

The nicest campground on the river featuring:

• In-ground swimming pool right at camp. Great for off-river time and layover days. An American Whitewater exclusive!
• Level, grass-covered sleeping areas complete with picnic tables and fire pits.
• Fishing pond next to our campsite stocked with bass and trout. No fishing license required.
• Regulation volleyball court and horseshoe pits.
• Indoor restroom facilities with free hot showers, sinks, and electrical outlets.
• Souvenir store for any last-minute items you may need plus a huge assortment of T-shirts, caps and visors, Teva sandals, waterproof cameras, sunscreen, and much more.
• An American Whitewater Exclusive Bonus: Our deluxe campground located only a 2-minute walk from one of the biggest rapids on the South Fork - Troublemaker Rapid. It's a great place to sit and watch rafters and kayakers when you're not on the river yourself. If you raft the Chili Bar Run, you will be photographed by Hot Shot Imaging at Troublemaker Rapid. Pictures of your run are available at camp, by mail, or on their Internet site.
• Only a 5-minute walk to James Marshall State Park where gold was discovered in 1848. You'll save on parking fees. Guided tours are available by the park staff. Visit their photo gallery.

Free use of 4-person dome rental tents (set up), midweek only, and free use of thick foam sleeping pads.

Free camping, regularly $10.00 each per day, on all midweek ½ day and 1 day trips either the night before or after your trip. It's up to you. Additional camping is available. Please inquire.

Newest rafting gear on the river. We use only 6-person self-bailing rafts custom-designed for our needs and replace them every three years.

Always lots of youth lifejackets available to ensure a proper fit for our younger rafters.

Scrumptious, hearty meals catering to your group’s food requirements, at very reasonable prices. Have one meal or ten. It's up to you. Or cook your own meals and save. All campsites have access to water, and electricity is available at some sites at no cost.

Our U.S. and international staff are comprised of seasoned river veterans who are safety-minded, possess the necessary CPR and First Aid training, and, in many cases, have Swiftwater Rescue, Wilderness EMT, or Wilderness First Responder Certifications. All are professional and fun to be with both on and off the river, and go out of their way to ensure that your whitewater experience is as fun and memorable as possible. Let our guides show you why they love the rivers so much!

Prices are as low as $72.00 for a ½ day trip and vary according to trip length and river. We can customize your trip and price according to your group’s needs. Jon Osgood, who started American Whitewater Expeditions in 1980, prepares all quotes.

References are available from youth groups and schools that have been rafting with American Whitewater for years.

Questions? Want to plan a trip? Give Jon a call at 877-825-3206 or send an email to info@americanwhitewater.com. Jon will personally oversee your trip on the river to ensure you and your youth group have a first class, memorable trip. We hope you will join us on the river this season!

Have your Boy Scout Troop earn their Whitewater Merit Badges with
American Whitewater Expeditions this summer!

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