You will receive an email with a link to your teen’s trip photos within two weeks of your teen’s return. The timing depends on when Moondance HQ receives the SD cards from the trip leaders.

You will receive your teen’s trip video in the fall, after your trip, once all footage has been processed by our media production partner.

For specific questions about the packing list, you are welcome to reach out to us! You will also have an opportunity to speak to your teen’s leader during our Meet the Leader phone calls if you have specific questions. You can find the packing list by following this link and clicking on your trip!

Though Moondance has students come from around the world, we have a strong US following! We’ve had people hailing from 45 states and 2 foreign countries last summer alone. We love to connect people from such vast distances in search of experience and adventure.

Moondance groups typically consist of 10 to 13 participants, with two to three leaders.

One of the greatest parts of a Moondance trip is unplugging from the doldrums of your device. We do not allow any electronics, including watches, on our trips. Cell phones are permitted in transit in case of travel complications. Once you arrive on your trip, you will turn in your electronic devices to your leaders, who will hold them until the final day of your trip when they are returned to you at the airport. Phones detract from the experience we cultivate on a Moondance trip, and we strongly believe in the positive effects of digital detox. Moondance will not be responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen electronic devices.

TSA does not require minors traveling domestically to present identification; however, if you are traveling internationally, you will need to present a passport valid for 6 months after you return home. Certain programs will require further documentation such as visas or entry documents. You will be notified after enrollment if your trip requires a visa or other documentation. If you have any questions about TSA requirements, you can visit their website here. If you have questions about obtaining a passport, please contact our office, admissions@moondanceadventures.com or 800.832.5229 and we can assist you! We recommend applying for a passport as soon as you are accepted into a trip, if not before!

We believe that the excitement and value in arriving with an open mind and a blank slate about your group members adds an irreplaceable component to our programs. Therefore, we don’t disclose student information in advance. We ask that you don’t call the office asking for this information.

Yes, we always have a handful of families that live outside of the US on our trips. We recommend that you understand your country’s travel recommendations as well as the areas we travel before finalizing your trip enrollment.

Moondance leadership positions are coveted as amazing leadership opportunities for dynamic, responsible, and driven individuals. We receive a large number of applicants every year, with many returning leaders. After a rigorous selection process, we choose only the top 25% of applicants. Those who are accepted through our written application and interview process are then required to attain a medical certification (either Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder) and attend a 12-day staff training. During this training, our leaders immerse themselves in their trips, their students, and Moondance’s policies and procedures. Staff training is a chance for us to get to know each leader deeply and ensure they are a good fit for their trips and our mission. For more information, see our “Summer Jobs” page!