Kroka
kroka Expeditions
Kroka Expeditions is a non-profit wilderness expedition school and organic farm that fosters a living relationship with the natural world and the development of skilled, compassionate, and community-minded young people.
Kroka is a two-week adventure. Your second week, you’ll kayak to multiple islands in the Delaware Water Gap, setting up camp, attending festivals, checking out museums, and having a lot of fun along the way.
Age Range:
Rising Juniors
Location:
Marlow, New Hampshire
Trip Duration:
2 weeks
Dates:
June 29 - July 12, 2025
ID Needed:
NY REAL ID
participation Requirements
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You will need to complete the application linked below. Kroka will also reach out to ask you about any dietary restrictions, allergies, medications, and physical or mental health concerns.
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Please submit a photo of your ID and insurance card to your mentor.
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There are no required orientations or workshops prior to attending this Summer Experience. Just make sure to attend your Goodbye Group to receive your equipment and travel itinerary, and to meet the other Summer Searchers who will be traveling with the same program!
About the Program
All-Summer Search Program
This program pushes you to experience vulnerability and reliance on community while you live on a biodynamic farm and participate in a multi-day sea-kayaking expedition.
Learn to pitch a tent!
Hot dog-roasting on an open fire
Learn more about rock-climbing on our Outdoor Activities page!
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Begin the first week at Kroka Village, where you’ll practice kayaking in the pond and work on the farm to harvest and prepare food for your upcoming journey. Week two, depart for Whitehall, NY while making daily stops to visit museums/historical sites, to make camp, and to enjoy the beauty of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks.
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Transportation to this program will be via plane. Summer Search staff will meet you at the airport and accompany you to security. Once you have arrived in Vermont, program staff will meet you at the airport and chaperone you to the program site.
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While you'll begin this trip by staying in yurts, this is a camping trip — after your first week, you will be sleeping in tents, and you will not have access to a bathroom. Don’t worry! Summer Search and Kroka will provide any equipment you’ll need, and the program staff will teach you how to feel at home in the outdoors.
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This program will be NYC Summer Searchers only. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet and get to know other students in our program!
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You will not be able to use your phones or any electronic device that connects to the internet once you arrive at Basecamp with program leaders. However, limited communication with family/friends back home is available.
Parents and Guardians are always able and welcome to call Summer Search's Summer On-Call Service if necessary. Leaders always have working cell phones and service, and we can reach out on your behalf in case of emergency.
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No spending money is necessary for this program, but you may keep cash or credit cards on you if you’d like — you may want to buy snacks along the way!
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This will be released in March. Check back in then!
“Growing up, you have to learn to embrace your “weirdness” — your uniqueness is not a bad thing.”
Summer Search provides a variety of resources to support you in preparing for your Summer Experience. From travel tips to what to expect from outdoor activities to live events, we got you!
Remember that your mentor is always your best resource! Reach out if you have any questions or need help with your application.
Need to schedule office hours with the Summer Team? Create a Calendly appointment here!
U-PICK berries anyone? At Kroka, you’ll harvest your own food!
Cannonball! Life jackets ALWAYS provided.
Standing on business.
Explore museums at each island you kayak to.
Summer Experience Support Resources
