When you step on our 1963 converted transit bus you embark on an epic adventure with a clear objective - have fun, explorer, learn and share. Each of our trips has a unique itinerary based upon our departure location and accessible points of interest. We visit places which offer opportunities for education, fun, adventure and relaxation.Trip itineraries may include things like; horseback riding, rafting, swimming, wall climbing, museums, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, concerts, and theme parks. Although the general outline of each trip will be planned in advanced, we strive to maintain flexibility in order to accommodate the unique needs and desires of each trip's participants.

Supervised by our trip leaders and volunteer counselors, participants share in the daily responsibilities of the group including cooking, cleaning, setting up camp, maintaining the bus' alternative fuel systems (SVO biodiesel and solar) and trip planning. We believe that working together to accomplish common goals facilitates self improvement and allows for relationship building.

Squeaky Wheel Adventures was adapted from Material Comforts, an organization dedicated to creating quilts for children in care. We believe that a gift made with ones heart and hands can have a profound affect on the recipient. For this reason we have incorporated a quilt program into SWA. As each child finds their bunk on the bus they will be greeted by a small, unfinished quilt that they will work on throughout the trip and present to their sibling at the end of our journey. It is our hope that this project will provide an avenue for brothers and sisters to reflect on and share their feelings toward one another in a lasting and practical way.