Shannon Keany

Shannon Keany is our go-to person. If you have a question, she has the answer. Or at least, she will find the answer for you. Housing, registration, schedules – Shannon…

Steve Houser

Steve Houser runs the best youth program this side of the Mississippi – ours! With a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and a degree in counseling, Steve is certified in…

Sue Sabo -- Program Coordinator

Sue Sabo

Sue Sabo assembles the amazing adult programming for our Summits. Every year she gets to explore a new part of the country to find the most exciting nature experiences for…

Tax-Exempt Status Page

Family Summits, Inc. is a tax exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code for 1984, as amended. Our federal identification number is 20-5178011. The form that…

Teen Enrollment Form Page

To be completed by an ADULT. Complete one form per teen by July 10, 2019 The Teen programs for 14 - 18 year olds takes place from 8:00 a.m. -...

Teens Page

  Family vacation doesn’t have to mean no time with friends. Teens spend the days exploring - hiking, camping, kayaking and learning how to survive in the wilderness - and...

Testing Page

Reserve your spot for the 2025 New River Gorge Summit using the Reserve Tickets button below. A deposit of $200 is due at registration. Final payments are due by February...

Ticonderoga Pencils

December Quiz   How many times have you heard the phrase “take out your number 2 Pencil” in school?  The mysterious and ubiquitous “number 2 pencil” has its origins in...

We are the Family Nature Summits Blog Post

We are Family Nature Summits. According to our mission statement…We are a non-profit organization “devoted to environmental education and appreciation of nature, history and culture through a week of adventure...

Welcome to Family Nature Summit Vacations Page

Welcome! Every year, Family Nature Summits brings together families and friends from across the country to discover more of America’s wild places. What to Expect KidsAges: 0 - 12 TeensAges:...