Spring Break Backpacking Trip in Aravaipa Canyon

Join us for an engaging adventure in Aravaipa Canyon during your spring break on March 15-18. By signing up for this excursion you will:

  • Have the opportunity to hang out in nature and explore with teens from 10+ high schools
  • Develop outdoor skills to plan your own camping & backpacking trips
  • Sleep under the stars in the canyon
  • Join a free program with gear & food provided by ITE (sponsored by our partner the Western National Parks)
  • Have free transportation provided from ITE Urban Field Station (738 N. 5th Ave., #101 in the Historic Y)
  • Be the first to be recruited for paid ITE Internships
  • Gain access to ITE EcoNetwork Benefits and Services

 Orientation (mandatory): Friday, March 13th 4:00pm-6:00pm; Learn more about the backpacking trip, meet the other youth you’ll be on the program with, & pack your bag!

Trip Dates: Sunday, March 15th, 8:00am drop-off -Wednesday, March 18th, 4:00pm pickup


To Join our Spring 2026 EcoProgram, please fill out this interest form by February 23rd!

New participant forms can be found here.