Get outside and immerse yourself in nature! Sign up now for the youth wilderness weekend expedition.
For teenagers aged 13 to 17 seeking an unforgettable nature adventure, a wilderness weekend is being hosted by wilderness educator Ralph Leibner at the Reifenmühle near Unterkatz from September 19-21 and September 26-28, 2025.
This weekend camp promises a variety of exciting activities, all included in the participation fee of 150 euros per weekend. Participants can look forward to learning an ancient woodworking technique, orientation and stealth games, and storytelling by the campfire. They will also enjoy music and a clear starry sky by the campfire, all set in a picturesque location.
Accommodation is in individual tents in nature, and the group size is limited to a maximum of eight people per weekend. Two large tipis are available as communal spaces in case of bad weather. Full board is included in the participation fee, though specific food details were not provided.
Registration for the wilderness weekend can be done by contacting wilderness educator Ralph Leibner at the phone number 0176 7350 2337. The group size is limited, so early registration is advisable.
If you are looking for a specific fall weekend wilderness camp for 13-17 year olds, this wilderness weekend with Ralph Leibner is an excellent choice. For other wilderness experiences or ongoing programs, there are other options available.
Alternative Programs:
If you are interested in longer wilderness experiences, the Teen High Adventure in Great Smoky Mountains (ages 13-17) offers a 10-day backcountry experience in July 2025, although it is already full.
For teenagers seeking a more urban-focused wilderness experience, the Teen Urban Conifers Camp on September 20, 2025, offers wilderness survival skills and nature studies.
If you are looking for ongoing programs, the Artemis Wilderness Program for high school teens runs from September 2025 to May 2026 with monthly evening and weekend activities.
For a fall wilderness weekend specifically for teenagers aged 13-17 that takes place in Acadia National Park, Maine, the Teens to Trails October Rendezvous is another option. Exact dates are not specified, but registration is via outdoor clubs, and space is limited.
Summary:
| Program | Ages | Dates | Location | Activities | Registration | |-------------------------|-------|----------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Wilderness Weekend with Ralph Leibner | 13-17 | Sep 19-21, 26-28, 2025| Reifenmühle, Unterkatz, Germany| Woodworking, orientation, storytelling| Ralph Leibner, 0176 7350 2337| | Teens to Trails Acadia | 13-17 | October 2025 (weekend)| Acadia National Park, ME | Camping, coastal excursions | Via outdoors clubs, limited space | | Teen High Adventure | 13-17 | July 14-24, 2025 | Great Smoky Mountains | Backpacking, paddling | Full, waitlist via email | | Teen Urban Conifers Camp | Teens | Sep 20, 2025 | Urban/Nature setting | Wilderness survival, naturalist | Registration details not shown | | Slide Ranch Internships | Teens | Fall semester/ongoing | Near San Francisco | Organic farming, stewardship | School-year internships | | Artemis Wilderness Prog. | Teens | Sep 2025-May 2026 | Outdoor setting | Earth skills, team games | Ongoing monthly program |
- The Teens to Trails October Rendezvous in Acadia National Park, Maine provides an opportunity for teenagers aged 13-17 to immerse in a wilderness weekend, similar to the experience offered by the Wilderness Weekend with Ralph Leibner in Germany, but with a focus on camping and coastal excursions instead of learning ancient woodworking techniques and storytelling.
- For those looking for an extended adventure, outdoor-living and home-and-garden enthusiasts may appreciate the Artemis Wilderness Program for high school teens, which offers ongoing monthly activities from September 2025 to May 2026, presenting an opportunity to cultivate earth skills and team games in an outdoor setting, much like the adventure-travel experience of spending a weekend in the wilderness.
- For teenagers interested in travel and exploration, the Teen High Adventure in Great Smoky Mountains offers a 10-day backcountry experience in July 2025, allowing participants to venture into the heart of nature and experience an adventure similar to backpacking and paddling, although this program is already full as of the information provided.
