Youth & Student Adventures
Do something outdoors that the kids won't forget.
Youth and Student Group Adventures – Join us for an unforgettable youth/student group outing filled with outdoor adventure! Bring your organized youth/student group of 10 or more people for a day of Pocono Whitewater Rafting, Rail Trail Pocono Biking, or Skirmish Paintball OR link-up multiple activities for an overnight outdoor getaway. We’ll include a FREE CAMPING at Hickory Run State Park‘s Organized Group Camping Area per every one-day, paid, activity that you do with us! Get the kids outdoors and experience the Poconos!
Youth & Student Group Rafting Dates
April
- Daily
May
- Daily
June
- Daily
July
- Sunday through Friday – Family Style Only
August
- Sunday through Friday – Family Style Only
September
- Daily with the exception of Labor Day Saturday and Sunday
October
- Daily
Youth & Student Group Reservations
If you need help getting your group together, no worries! Give our group sales coordinator, Debbie Y, a call at 570-325-8430 extension 114. Debbie will help you every step of the way to make this the easiest trip you have ever planned.
Youth & Student Group Rafting Rates
MIDWEEK RAFTING DISCOUNT
- Family Style Whitewater Rafting OR Dam Release Whitewater Rafting – $49.99 per person
- Don’t forget, we also have Rail Trail Pocono Biking & Skirmish Paintball available on select dates at discounted rates.
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS DISCOUNT
- Family Style Whitewater Rafting OR Dam Release Whitewater Rafting – $64.99 per person
- Don’t forget, we also have Rail Trail Pocono Biking & Skirmish Paintball available on select dates at discounted rates.
Organized Youth & Student Group Rate Includes
- For Pocono Whitewater Rafting
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Life jacket
- Free parking
- Change rooms
- Shuttle service to/from the river
- Professional river guides
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park*
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2024 Student & Youth Group Benefits
The following benefits are for organized youth and student groups that bring 10 or more people.
- *Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park’s Organized Group Camping Area for every one-day PAID activity you do with us. We offer Pocono Whitewater Rafting Adventures, Pocono Biking Trips, and Skirmish Paintball!
- Free Skirmish Paintball Passes for the entire group when you go whitewater rafting or biking with us.
- Discounted youth group rates for Pocono Biking.
- The free Skirmish Paintball pass can be used as a 2nd or 3rd-day activity OR you can take them home to use at a later date.
- Free whitewater rafting group leader benefits for putting your group together:
- Bring 10+ youth/students:
- Receive one free framed photo OR one free water gun rental
- water gun rental is valid for family style whitewater trips only
- Receive one free adventure pass valid for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, Family Style Rafting, Pocono Biking, or Skirmish Paintball (a $79.99 value).
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park’s Organized Camping Area*
- Discounted rates if you also go Pocono Biking
- Receive one free framed photo OR one free water gun rental
- Bring 20+ youth/students:
- 1 person rafts for FREE
- Receive one free framed photo OR one free water gun rental
- water gun rental is valid for family style whitewater trips only
- Receive one free adventure pass valid for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, Family Style Rafting, Pocono Biking, or Skirmish Paintball (a $79.99 value).
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park’s Organized Camping Area*
- Discounted rates if you also go Pocono Biking
- Bring 40+ youth/students:
- 2 people raft for FREE
- Receive one free framed photo OR one free water gun rental
- water gun rental is valid for family style whitewater trips only
- Receive one free adventure pass valid for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, Family Style Rafting, Pocono Biking, or Skirmish Paintball (a $79.99 value).
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park’s Organized Camping Area*
- Discounted rates if you also go Pocono Biking
- Bring 60+ youth/students:
- 3 people raft for FREE
- Receive one free framed photo OR one free water gun rental
- water gun rental is valid for family style whitewater trips only
- Receive one free adventure pass valid for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, Family Style Rafting, Pocono Biking, or Skirmish Paintball (a $79.99 value).
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park’s Organized Camping Area*
- Discounted rates if you also go Pocono Biking
- Bring 10+ youth/students:
- Save time & fill out our liability waiver before you arrive.
Youth and Student Group Trip Notes
- Most of our rafts accommodate 4 to 7 people. If you have less than 4 people in your group, there is a possibility you will be teamed up with other whitewater rafting guests.
- Please make sure that all members of your youth group have proper footwear. Water shoes, old sneakers or sandals with ankle straps are permitted. Flip flops, bare feet, and slippers ARE NOT permitted!! We do sell water shoes and sandals in our t-shirt shop for those that forget them. OR, you can rent booties for $6.00 per person. An adult ID is required for bootie rentals.
- Customized food packages are available for groups of 10 or more. Click here for details on group catering.
- Transportation to/from Hickory Run State Park Campground and other local lodging properties is available for a small fee.
- Organized youth and student group rates are not valid on Saturdays in July and August as well as Sat or Sun of Labor Day Weekend.
- If you forget something you can pick it up in our retail shop.
- Wear shoes that will not fall off your feet. Bare feet, flip flops, slides, or slippers are NOT permitted.
- Your photo is taken on the river. Action rafting photos are available for purchase in our store or online at PoconoWhitewaterPhotos.com. Group photos are also available upon request.
- Every person in your group will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. An adult guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 18.
- All youth and student groups should have adult supervision to accompany them on the river and be capable of controlling them.