Explorer Camps

Trout Trickers Fly Fishing Camp

Session One: June 7-9
Session Two: July 19-21
Session Three: Aug 9-11

Join Trout Trickers guides this summer to learn how to cast, reel, and net fish in our own backyard! Mountain Recreation fly-fishing camps are offered in partnership with Trout Trickers and are a great introduction to the world of fly-fishing. This camp will introduce and teach basic fly-fishing concepts such as choosing the right flies, casting technique, and fly-fishing etiquette. This 3-day camp will introduce campers to the sport of fly-fishing and by day three they will put their skills to the test while wading and casting on the banks of the Eagle River.  Registration opens on May 3.

Ages: 9-15 yrs (Co-Rec)
Times: 8am-12pm
Price: $175
Location: Campers will meet at the Gypsum Rec Center

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Backyard Adventure Day Camp: 

Session One: June 7-10 SOLD OUT
Session Two: June 21-24 SOLD OUT
Session Three: July 12-15 SOLD OUT
Session Four: July 26-29 SOLD OUT
Session Five: August 9-12 SOLD OUT

We’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: 6-12 yrs (Co-Rec)
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.

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Climbing Camp

Session One: June 14-17 (Gypsum) SOLD OUT
Session Two: July 19-22 (Edwards) SOLD OUT

Learn to make your way confidently up the famous rock faces of Camp Hale! The Mountain Recreation climbing camp is a great introduction to rock climbing. This camp will introduce and teach standard rock climbing techniques such as knots, belaying, and the correct way to move over rock. After three days of introduction at one of the mountain recreation indoor climbing walls, youth will put their skills to the test on real rock at various top rope climbing sites in the Camp Hale area.

Ages: 6-12 yrs (Co-Rec)
Times: 9am-12pm
Price: $99

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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Camp

July 19-21 SOLD OUT

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 yrs (Co-Rec)
Time: 9am-4pm
Price: $260
Location: Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will travel to Nottingham Lake & the Upper Colorado River.

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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.

Advanced Backpacking: 

June 22-25

Explore some of the most beautiful areas of the White River National Forest in Eagle County over a week. Campers 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, campers 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 yrs (Co-Rec)
Price: $230
Location: Program leaves from and returns to the Edwards Field House. Campers will visit areas of the White River National Forest.

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Intro to Backpacking: 

Session One: June 28-30 (9-12 yrs) SOLD OUT
Session Two: July 26-28 (9-12 yrs) SOLD OUT
Session Three: August 11-13 (12-15 yrs) SOLD OUT

For this adventure, campers 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 campers such as packing for a wilderness trip, backcountry camping skills, and how to travel through the backcountry. Campers 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.

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Intro to Camping: 

Session One: June 14-16 (12-15 yrs)
Session Two: July 7-9 (9-12 yrs) SOLD OUT
Session Three: August 2-4 (9-12 yrs) SOLD OUT

Discover what the excitement is all about! On this 3-day adventure, campers 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.

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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.