About Us
Established in 1999, Colorado Mountain Club’s Youth Programs ignite a connection to the outdoors for Colorado youth, by providing opportunities for active learning through experiential and adventure education.
We inspire the next generation of leaders, recreationalists, and environmental stewards by fostering enthusiastic, self-aware learners who engage in their community and strive toward both collaborative and independent goals.
All of our highly qualified Youth Programs Staff are background checked and certified in Wilderness First Aid or above. We also have climbing instructors certified in Single Pitch Instructing through the American Mountain Guides Association overseeing all climbing safety and instruction During your experience with us, here is what you can expect:
CMC Provides:
• Qualified and experienced staff or volunteers delivering high quality instruction and curriculum.
• Staff and volunteers that have undergone criminal background checks.
• Supervision and risk management within the activity.
• Equipment and curriculum supplies necessary for the program.
Your School Provides:
• Transportation to and from activity site (can be negotiated)
• Water, lunches, snacks as needed.
• At least 1 adult teacher or chaperone PER 15-20 students.
• Signed liability waivers for all participants
Who We Serve
CMC Youth Programs caters to students from grades 1-12. Our school programs serve a wide variety of community groups, organizations, and schools in the greater Denver area and beyond.
Pricing and Scholarships
We believe every child should have the opportunity to experience the outdoors.Our goal is not to turn any school away. We do our best to meet schools and groups where they are financially. Our generous donors and SCFD have made it possible for us to offer scholarship funds to schools who qualify, on a first come, first serve basis.
270 PROGRAM DAYS YOUTH PROGRAMS
6,546 YOUTH PARTICPANTS
4,172 179
$29,190 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
17,812
Schools and Groups
1. Review this program guide for information about our program options.
2. Complete our School and Group Registration Form and we will be in touch to build a program for your school.
Apply for Financial Assistance
Financial assistance applications are accepted per semester and reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Scholarship allocations will differ year to year for all schools and groups.
YOUTH PROGRAMS School Program Offerings
PROGRAM PACKAGES
CMC's Youth Programs offer a wide range of packages and prices to suit most class sizes We specialize in outdoor recreation, environmental education, conservation, stewardship, teambuilding, leadership and wellness. We offer 3 packages with flexibility for teachers to choose the curriculum within each package. We can cater to most learning objectives, build on knowledge from classroom teaching, and help meet grade level standards See the following pages for more information
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
Whether it be for an hour, single day or week long program, we are happy to customize a program to meet your needs! If you do not see a package that suits your students or your vision, please reach out to see how we can create something just for you Below are just a few customized programs we have done. Please check out the last page of the packet for various topics and activities we can provide.
Colorado Fourteeners Trip - Hike Greys and Torreys Peaks
Rock Climbing 101 - Physics of Climbing, Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing School-Wide Slacklining Day
Snow Science at Brainard Lake - Snowshoeing and Avalanche Awareness Orienteering and Topographic Maps WEAREHERETOSUPPORTYOUTHINGETTINGOUTSIDE! Wecancreateacustomizedprogramtomeetyourgroup'sneeds
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer environmental science programs and recreation programs including rock climbing. We also offer servicelearning/project-based learning after school programs focused around conservation topics Afterschool programs can range from 4 weeks to 8 weeks We can host a program at your school or provide transportation to our basecamp in Golden
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE PROGRAMS
Our team can also take your students on an overnight adventure! These are great for personal youth development, skill building, and teambuilding Take your class or entire grade out to our Brainard Hut, go camping/hiking, or participate in a rock climbing adventure for an experience they will never forget. Our overnight adventures are 100% customizable.
Youth Programs
Customized Program Options
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing
Slacklining
Hiking
Backpacking
Snowshoeing
And More!
CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP
Leave No Trace
Recreation Impact Monitoring
SURVIVAL SKILLS & MOUNTAIN SAFETY
10 Essentials
Orienteering
Shelter Building
Mountain Weather
Wilderness First Aid
Fire Building
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Geology
Ecology and Wildlife
Weather
Watersheds
Snow Science
Physics of Climbing
Altitude Science
LEADERSHIP & TEAMBUILDING
Group Games and Initiatives
Expedition Leadership
Training
Field Days
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Outdoor Meditation
Backcountry Cooking
Yoga
Nature Crafts
Nature Journaling
Package Options
EXPLORE COLORADO. PROTECT COLORADO. BE COLORADO.
Thank you to the SCFD for making our programs possible
