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Take a trip around the world or find the hidden gems in your own town.

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AFS-USA :: http://usa.afs.org/usa_en/home

AFS-USA invites you to chat with AFS participants about their experiences as exchange students or connect with teens from other countries, without ever leaving home. Opportunities include a semester or year abroad, pre-college programs, and summer outdoor adventures, language study, or community service.

Boy Scouts of America: Venturing :: http://www.scouting.org/venturing/about/venturing.html

"Venturing is a new program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations [match] their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens."

GORP: Great Outdoors Recreation Pages :: http://gorp.away.com/index.html

Everything, and we mean everything, about outdoor recreation and travel. Attractions and activities about hiking, fishing, biking, hunting, wildlife -- you name it. Also has discussion forums for talking about these subjects.

KidsCamps.com :: http://kidscamps.com/

This directory of camps includes everything from sports camps, art camps, academic camps, and special interest camps (circus, magic, culture, farm, space & aviations camps) to family camps and camps for special needs children.

PackYourGear :: http://packyourgear.com/

If you are planning a quick getaway camping trip or a long-dreamed-for National Park vacation, then PackYourGear.Com has the resources to get you started. Included are an extensive campground directory, tips for camping, packing lists, camping recipes, and a national parks database.

Teen Missions International :: http://www.teenmissions.org/

This Florida-based group takes people of all ages on missions and Bible studies around the world. Information is available about the programs offered by Teen Missions International, and you can fill out a registration form for the missions. Be aware that the missions are quite expensive.