Guard Up & Guardian Adventures

At Guardian Adventures, we work at the intersection of games, education, human behavior, and cultural stories. We design engaging and transformative educational, bridge building, and therapeutic experiences for all ages through the power of storytelling, discussion, and games. Do you have a learning or cultural bridge building experience for your participants? Are you looking for a transformative moments for your guests? Or do you need a therapeutic game to help people process difficult feelings through the power of play? Talk to us about our training, curriculum & consultation. Access online courses for running your own educational or therapeutic roleplaying adventure. Each course comes with step-by-step training, video tutorials, manuals, and downloadable assets so that you can run exciting and transformative adventures at your facility or destination. In-person training also available. The STEM summer camps running our curriculum are unlike anything you or your child has done before. Your heroes learn leadership and teamwork while also solving puzzles, protecting villages, and battling monsters. If defeating villains or saving the world sounds like an exciting experience to you, then contact us!

Betsy Johnson
5 Star
My daughter has really struggled socially at school. This upcoming summer will be her third summer at Wizard and Warriors camp, and she tells us how accepted and included she feels. She had gone to a 3.5 week more typical and general overnight camp the year prior to starting at Guard Up, and although she had good experiences there, she did acknowledge that it was cliquey and that she had to "work hard in order to fit in and have fun". I told her that I wanted us to find a place where fitting in and having fun was natural and not hard. W&W camp has been that place. The staff work incredibly hard to connect with every camper. Quirky is accepted, creativity is encouraged, and teamwork is embraced. She makes friends easily there, and loves the creative and intelligent role play.
Tuesday 5th December 2017

Daniel Einspanjer
5 Star
I've attended the Adult Historic Weapons class at Guard Up for a little less than a year now. Adult Historic Weapons is a fun and engaging class where you spend time each week learning about different types of weapons and warfare in various periods and locations, then put that knowledge to the test using foam weapons and staging mock battles and drills with your classmates. The instructor is passionate and entertaining while teaching you interesting bits of history at the same time. There is a Youth Historic Weapons class as well for the younger ones who want to get in on the action.
Tuesday 7th July 2015

Saul R
5 Star
“Swords up - Guards ready!” Simply put, Guard Up changed my life. From the first moment I stepped into the tavern, to my last glimpse of the camp before I left, I was totally engulfed in the story, characters, and experience. I met people that I’ll never forget. Guard Up has made me a better, nerdier, kinder person. - III
Thursday 23rd November 2017

Nancy Foti
5 Star
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Guard Up has offered both of my sons opportunities to learn, lead, and make lasting friendships with other teens. The nurturing environment is unlike anything I have ever experienced. My boys are better for every minute they spend there.
Monday 13th November 2017

Evan Kennedy-Spaien
5 Star
I have been going to Guard Up for ten years now and it has been an excepting and wonderful place for anyone. Guard has let me grow and learn in a safe and understanding place that allows me to excel without judgement or fear of failure.
Saturday 19th March 2016