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Mountain Explorers - August 5-9, 2024

Youth Program

Mountain Explorers

3-5th graders, in this week long day camp, explore the varied outdoor activities and types of terrain that make Colorado so unique and special. Go hiking, rock climbing, hiking, alpine travel, challenge course, and more!

Contacts

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Hana Hamilton
Leader
Make the most of your summer and explore Colorado’s diverse natural environments! Each day of this weeklong day camp offers a new experience and setting for 3rd-5th graders! Rock climb on our indoor wall and outdoor cliffs, explore at the alpine level, learn wilderness survival skills in the mountains, and more! Explore Colorado, make new friends, and learn new skills from our qualified instructors so that will help you grow in your outdoor skills. We can’t think of a better way to spend your summer!

  • Age: For youth going into grades 3-5. 

  • Dates: August 5-9, 2024

  • Location: Each day, we will meet and start our day at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) at 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. This is a week-long day camp. We will depart daily from the American Mountaineering Center. Transportation from the AMC to offsite locations in the front range is provided.

  • Cost: CMC Family Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week. CMC Members with a Family Membership receive $50 off. Learn about all the benefits of becoming a CMC member. 
    • Please note, if you have an individual membership and wish to sign up your child, you will need to create a separate guest account with a different email. You can also choose to upgrade your individual membership to a family membership to be able to register your child on your account and receive the discount.
    • Course fees include instruction, shared group gear (ex: ropes), harnesses, helmets, shoes, transportation from the American Mountaineering Center to/from the trailheads, snacks, and backcountry permits.
    • AT CMC, WE BELIEVE THE OUTDOORS ARE FOR ALL. If you need financial assistance for our camps, click here to apply! If you would like to set up a payment plan to finance your next adventure, email us at hanahamilton@cmc.org

Refund/cancellation policy

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with more details and information about the camp. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Program Requirements

This program has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

CMC Will Provide the Following:

  • Field journals
  • Snacks
  • Medical/First Aid Kits
  • Safety Equipment (GPS devices, etc.)
  • Climbing Gear – harnesses, shoes, helmets, ropes, belay devices, etc.
  • Permits, maps, guidebooks

Participant Packing List:
If you are unable to bring any of the items below, please let us know. CMC does have a few extra items that we are happy to loan out for the week.

  • Clothes (comfortable clothing for climbing and hiking):
    o Loose fitting pants or shorts
    o T-shirts and a long sleeve shirt
    o Closed-toe, sturdy hiking shoes
    o Sweater and/or warm layer
    o Rain jacket
    o Brimmed hat
    o Sunglasses
    o Warm hat and gloves (for hiking trips)
    o Bandana or buff
  • Mask (optional)
  • Bug spray (must be labeled with child's name)
  • Sunscreen and lip balm (must be labeled with child's name)
  • Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
  • Lunch and snacks (in a sack)
  • Backpack large enough to carry all personal essentials for a day hike/climb
  • Personal medications (inhaler, EPI pen, etc.) – please have all containers and
    bottles labeled and also listed on the medical form
  • Journal, pencil, pen, books (optional)
  • Camera (optional)
    **Cell phones, gaming devices, tablets, and iPods are NOT allowed on this course.
Program Materials

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