Explorer Camps
2020 summer camp registration is open!
Feed your kids’ curiosity and desire to explore. New to our repertoire are Explorer Camps! Each camp is designed to help build necessary skills and knowledge of the outdoors for kids to safely and properly recreate on their own.
From single-day activities at Camp Hale to overnight wilderness trips in the White River National Forest, your child will develop an appreciation for our very own backyard as they learn to navigate and conquer the great outdoors.
2019-20 School Year Camps
- Backyard Adventure Camp
Session Four: April 20-22
Mountain Rec is excited to offer multi-adventure day camps to explore our own backyard. School is out, let’s keep your kid busy! Participants will be exposed to a variety of activities this winter that include snowshoeing, ice skating, climbing, nordic skiing, Glenwood Caverns/Adventure Park, Frisco Tubing and more. Activities vary and are dependent on weather and conditions.
Ages: 7-12 years
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Leaves from Edwards Field House
2020 Summer Camps
- Explorer Day Camps
Backyard Adventure Day Camp:
Session One: June 17th-19th
Session Two: June 29th-July 1st
Session Three: July 6th-8th (ages 5-8)
Session Four: July 22nd-24th
Session Five: August 10th-12thWe’re excited to offer multi-adventure day camps to explore our own backyard. Participants will be exposed to a variety of activities that may include hiking, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, educational activities at Sylvan Lake State Park and the team-building course at Maloit Park. Activities vary per week and are dependent on weather and conditions.
Ages: 8-12 or 5-8
Times: 9am-4pm
Price: $150
Location: Campers will meet in Edwards and travel to various locations around the area including Camp Hale and the White River National Forest.Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Camp
July 27th-29th (9am-4pm)
This 3-day camp delivered in partnership with Stand Up Paddle Colorado is designed for youth who want a basic introduction to stand up paddle boarding some of the best water in the area. Campers will focus on paddling skills, communication, and whitewater safety as they learn the fundamentals of navigating through thrilling rapids. The camp will start out on calm lake waters allowing youth to practice basic SUP paddling, progressing from basic paddling on the lake to the thrilling whitewater of the Upper Colorado River.
Ages: 12-16
Price: $260
Location: Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will travel to Nottingham Lake & the Upper Colorado River.SOS Outreach operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service – White River National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.
- SOS Outreach Overnight Camps
Intro to Backpacking:
Session One: June 29th- July 1st
Ages 12-15Session Two: July 15th-17th
Ages 9-12Session Three: August 10th-12th
Ages 9-12For this adventure, students will embark on a 3-day adventure into the Holy Cross Wilderness carrying everything needed for 2 nights in the woods on their back! This trip will introduce many new skills to students such as packing for a wilderness trip, backcountry camping skills, and how to travel through the backcountry. Students will spend one night at a front country site, practicing these skills before hiking through the beautiful Cross Creek Drainage with amazing views of Mt. of the Holy Cross. For kids ages 9-15.
Price: $175
Location:Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will visit Holy Cross Wilderness and White River National Forest.Intro to Camping:
Session One: June 24th-26th
Ages 9-12Session Two: July 6th-8th
Ages 9-12Session Three: August 3rd-5th
Ages 12-15Discover what the excitement is all about! On this 3 day adventure, students will begin to learn backcountry travel and camping skills all while enjoying the rewards of hiking and the thrills of rock climbing. With the comfort of a stationary base camp, youth will spend two nights camping in the White River National Forest, learning what it takes to sleep in the woods! After days out recreating they’ll return to camp for nights of stargazing and storytelling. Each day young explorers will learn the skills they need to move across the landscape, find their way, and sleep in safety. From the basics of camp setup to outdoor cooking to teambuilding to playing in wilderness to building friendships, this multi-day course allows youth to become pioneers in their pursuits as outdoor enthusiasts. This course is designed to introduce the beginner to outdoor recreation and camping and to enhance skills already learned. For kids ages 9-15.
Price: $175
Location: Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will visit Camp Hale and White River National Forest.Advanced Backpacking:
August 10th-13th
Explore some of the most beautiful areas of the White River National Forest in Eagle County over a week. Students will travel through montane and subalpine forests, through flower-filled high alpine meadows, and over rocky ridgelines, traveling between 3-8 Miles per day carrying all necessary camping gear and food. Over the course of the adventure, students will learn backcountry cooking, travel, and camping skills and also learn about the local wildlife and ecology as well as focus on outdoor leadership skills for the duration of the trip while camping at a variety of backcountry sites. Depending on the group and weather, youth may have an opportunity to try a peak ascent on one of the peaks in the area. Locations include the Holy Cross Wilderness Area (Missouri Lake and Fancy Lakes) or the Flat Tops Wilderness Area (Turret Creek).
Ages: 13-16
Price: $230
Location: Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will visit areas of the White River National Forest.SOS Outreach operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service – White River National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.
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