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In this multi-sport camp, participants will have a chance to backpack, camp, and climb while developing specific skills around each of those activities. This is a great opportunity for participants to explore different terrain, learn to navigate challenges, develop bravery, and meet new friends.
Dates: June 24-July 1; July 6-13; July 15-22 Ages: 6th to 8th grades Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 3, June 15, June 24 Cost: $1055 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
Participants will learn how to backpack, camp, and climb in this multi-sport course. This is a great opportunity for participants to explore different terrain, navigate challenges - both physical and emotional, embrace discomfort in a safe and supportive environment, and develop enduring friendships
Dates: July 16-24 Ages: 9th to 12th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 28 Cost: $1600 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: DISCOVER NATURE CAMP BOULDER
During this day camp, kids will spend their days hiking, climbing, doing art projects, and playing games in the foothills of the Rockies. There is an optional overnight camping trip in Golden Gate Canyon State Park from Thursday to Friday.
Dates: June 7-11; June 14-18 Ages: 3rd to 5th grades Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 18, May 25 Cost: $500 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: DISCOVER NATURE CAMP JEFFCO
During this day camp, kids will spend their days hiking, climbing, doing art projects, and playing games in the foothills of the Rockies. There is an optional overnight camping trip in Golden Gate Canyon State Park from Thursday to Friday.
Dates: June 7-11, June 14-18 Ages: 3rd to 5th grades Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 18,
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: FRONT RANGE ADVENTURE CLIMB COURSE
Participants will explore the multitude of climbing locations that make the Boulder area a climbing destination for beginners and experts alike. Through climbing, participants cultivate a growth mindset, navigate challenges, and develop bravery and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Dates: June 14-18 Ages: Grades 6th to 8th grades Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $700 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: GIRLS LEAD FOR LIFE
This after-school program teaches climbing skills and explores what it’s like to be a leader. Participants will explore local climbing areas in Boulder County, learn how to belay and tie safety knots, and disconnect from the screen to reconnect to nature, yourself, and new friends.
Dates: Sept. 13-Oct. 4 Ages: 6th to 8th grades Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 23 Cost: $150 or $50 drop in rate (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
Participants will learn how to pack a backpack, hike in alpine terrain, filter water, set up a tent, and stay safe and warm in the outdoors. Groups will also engage in transformational group and personal reflective activities to learn more about their values and passions.
Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $1450 (Financial Aid Available) Dates: July 8-16 Ages: Grades 9 to 12 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: LGBTQ+ BACKPACKING EXPEDITION
This expedition is an immersive backpacking trip for high schoolers who identify as LGBTQ+. Participants will learn how to set up camp, cook delicious meals, pack a pack, read a map, and navigate the terrain -- all in community with other queer-identified peers. Dates: July 19-25 Ages: Grades 9 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 24 Cost: $1055 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
Participants will confront challenging terrain and deepen their technical backcountry skills. In this safe and supportive environment, participants will explore elements of teambuilding and leadership development and think about how to carry these new skills beyond the course.
Dates: July 27-Aug. 4 Ages: 11th to12th grades and recent high school graduates Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 6 Cost: $1450 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: QUEER WILDERNESS PROJECT SUMMER SESSIONS
This signature program is tailored to grades 9-12 who identify as LGBTQ+. Participants will connect with queer-identified peers and their own inherent resilience as they explore how it emerges in both nature and queerness. Sessions will feature outdoor activities and space for reflection.
Dates: June 7-July 12 Ages: 9th to 12th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 18 Cost: $100 or $25 drop in rate (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: WYOMING CLIMBING EXPEDITION
Participants will spend their days climbing in Vedauwoo, WY and nights connecting around the campfire. Through climbing, participants cultivate a growth mindset, navigate challenges, and develop bravery and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Open to all experience levels.
Dates: June 7-11 Ages: 9th to 12th grades Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 18 Cost: $790 (Financial Aid Available) Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
YMCA CAMP ELKS
This is a nature-based, outdooreducation camp where kids make friends through adventure, challenge and exploration. Campers swim, learn archery and Dates: Weekly sessions throughout summer break. Ages: 1st to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 9 Cost: $310-$365 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org/ summer-camps
YMCA THRILL SEEKERS CAMP
During the Y’s new Thrill Seekers Camp, adventure-loving campers will enjoy exciting, adrenalinepumping activities each week. Kids will tackle obstacle courses and daily challenges to help them build their knowledge and skills around teamwork, competition and adventure.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 2 Cost: $348-$408 Dates: Weekly sessions throughout summer break Ages: 1st to 6th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org/ summer-camps
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
BOEC CLIMBING CAMP
This climbing camp is open to local teens and includes all abilities. Join us for a unique and challenging climbing camp experience where you can learn the basics to climbing, leadership skills, climbing wall and rock climbing!
Dates: June 7-11, June 14-18 Ages: 12-17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $240/week Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ boec-climbing-camp
BOEC WILDERNESS CAMP
Wilderness Camp is a fiveday overnight camp for young adults with developmental and learning disabilities. Through outdoor activities designed
