Kids’ Triathlon Camp

Learn the fundamentals of swimming, biking, and running for a triathlon! This fun and fresh day camp focuses on everything from the basics of form to gear use and maintenance, transition skills, and sportsmanship. Campers learn pre-race preparation essentials including good nutrition and hydration habits, all while building character, self-esteem, and confidence. Games and activities keep things exciting each day, and the week culminates with the Kids’ Triathlon!

Age: 5 -17 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Fee: $249

Location: Orchard Mesa Pool

Date: Day: Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri 13927

Kids’ Splash-n-Dash

Why tri? Triathlons are a beginner-friendly challenge for athletes of all ages, and what better time to rise to the challenge than as a kid? Triathlons facilitate personal growth and character development, building self-esteem and stick-to-itiveness while being a ton of fun! Our Splash-and-Dash swim/runs are a great, lowkey intro to the world of triathlons. Curious about Kids’ Triathlons but not quite ready to enter the race? Check out our Kids’ Triathlon camp!

Age: 5 -17 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Fee: $46

Location: Orchard Mesa & Palisade Pools

Date: Day: Class #

6/18 - Orchard Mesa Sun 13931

7/23 - Palisade Sun 13932

Grand Junction Rapids Swim Club

Take the plunge into club swimming with the Grand Junction Rapids! Team practices are in the mornings at Lincoln ParkMoyer Pool and five fun swim meets throughout the summer will put these young swimmers to the test. Registrants must be proficient in freestyle, backstrope, and breaststroke and be able to swim at least 50 yards non-stop.

Age: 11 - 17 Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Fee: Full Season $200; June Only $120; July Only $120

Age: 6 - 10 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fee: Full Season $200; June Only $120; July Only $120

Location: Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool

Date: Day: Class #

Ninja Warrior Parkour

Learn to jump, vault, tumble, bounce, and spin your way under, over, and through whatever obstacles and barriers you come across. Led by Jeremey Sanders, international instructor and founder of exploreparkour.com, participants scramble through a well-developed progression to become their best ninja selves! Campers build strength, timing, balance, flexibility, and explosiveness as instructors lead them through challenging and fun skills and exercises. Instructors incorporate obstacle courses, martial art forms, acrobatic movements, and props to learn and choreograph key parkour and free-running movements. Participants end the week with a final showcasing of skills and earn a skills certificate. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks and lunch.

Age: 9 -14 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $363 Location: Eagle Rim Park Shelter

Date: Day: Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri 13921

Little Rockers Summer Camp

Engage socially and physically through a variety of fun, climbing-related games and activities that focus on problem-solving skills while working on climbing fundamentals on top rope and in the bouldering area. This non-competitive camp guides participants into more advanced skills with rope handling and climbing. Harnesses and shoes are provided daily, although bringing your own gear is recommended. Participants need to bring a snack, refillable water bottle, and lunch daily.

Age: 5 -13 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $249

Location: Grand Valley Climbing, 611 25 Road

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs. If you have a need for any ADA accommodations, please notify us at the time of registration. For comments or concerns, please contact Recreation Supervisor Larry Manchester at 970-254-3844 or larrym@gjcity.org.

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs. If you have a need for any ADA accommodations, please notify us at the time of registration. For comments or concerns, please contact Recreation Supervisor Larry Manchester at 970-254-3844 or larrym@gjcity.org.

Intro to Wilderness Survival

Learn the basics of thriving in the wild at this beginner’s camp. Develop confidence, initiative, communication skills, and common sense through fun survival scenarios in teams and on your own. Primitive skills taught include building shelters and fires, cordage, navigation, knots, traps, and much more. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 6 - 9 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Fee: $275

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Date: Day: Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri 13917

Intermediate Wilderness Survival

Get ready for a full week of putting your survival skills to the test! Challenging activities include creating shelters, fire safety and building, knife safety, tracking, foraging, traps, orienteering, cordage, knots, and many more primitive skills. Campers will connect with the natural world and play survival-themed games while learning scenarios based on real-life survival. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 8 - 11 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $316

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Date: Day: Class # 6/26 - 6/30 Mon - Fri 13919

Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch!

Advanced Wilderness Survival

Campers work on their own and in teams to solve critical, real-world wilderness survival problems while learning invaluable skills such as knife safety, plant identification and uses, animal tracking, and navigation. From building shelters and fires to using various tools, traps, ropes, and knots, campers are challenged all week to think critically and creatively. Instructors help participants build initiative, self-control, confidence, and communication skills while making new friends. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 10 - 14 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Fee: $316

Date: Day: Class # 6/19 - 6/23 Mon - Fri 13918