The Road Less Traveled | Kids Out and About

The Road Less Traveled

Address: 
.2220 W Medill Ave
Chicago , IL , 60647
Phone: 773-342-5200
41° 55' 27.7536" N, 87° 41' 1.0356" W
Contact name: 
.Laura Dunmire
Business/organization type: 
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
The Road Less Traveled is a life-changing teen travel and service program for 6th - 12th grade students. Our 1 - 3 week summer programs combine exciting outdoor adventure activities, impactful community service work, authentic cultural immersion, and meaningful travel experiences. Our mission is to provide impactful and transformative experiences for teens that foster personal growth in those who travel with us.

Our Mission & Vision:

The mission of The Road Less Traveled is to facilitate life-changing experiences that foster personal growth in those who travel with us. Through travel to new places, meaningful service, and stewardship of the natural world, it is our vision to provide young people with the skills and connections to help make the world a better place.

2025 Information on Trips:

DatesRLT trips run from mid June to mid August with multiple start dates throughout the summer and a variety of trip durations. Check out our website for up to date trip dates for the summer.

PricingRLT program tuition varies depending on location, duration, and the trip itinerary. Trips range from $4500 - $7500. We also have scholarship opportunities available for those interested. 

Locations:

Middle school programs: Maine, San Juan Islands and Olympic National Park, Colorado Puerto Rico, Hawaii, France & Italy, Costa Rica

High school programs: Maine, San Juan Islands and Olympic National Park, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Italy, Azores, Spain, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Iceland, Greece, Bali, Peru, Morocco, Vietnam, Norway, Argentina, Thailand