Summer Adventure Camps and Courses
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FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLERS
- MULTI SPORT DAY CAMP - JR. MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS - GRADES 1-3
- MULTI SPORT DAY CAMP - MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS - GRADES 3-5
- (NEW) CAMPOUT KIDS - OVERNIGHT - STAUNTON STATE PARK - GRADES 3-5
- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING DAY CAMP - GRADES 5-8
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
- MULTI SPORT DAY CAMP - MOUNTAIN LEADERS - GRADES 6-8
- BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING DAY CAMP - GRADES 5-12
- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING DAY CAMP - GRADES 5-8
- HUT TRIP OVERNIGHT - BRAINARD LAKE - GRADES 6-8
- CAMPING/HIKING OVERNIGHT - "FOR"TEENERS - GRADES 8-12
FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
- BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING DAY CAMP - GRADES 5-12
- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING OVERNIGHT - GRADES 9-12
- BACKPACKING OVERNIGHT - THE COLORADO TRAIL CHALLENGE - GRADES 9-12
- CAMPING/HIKING OVERNIGHT - "FOR"TEENERS - GRADES 8-12
See our Frequently Asked Questions
multi sport day camp - Jr. MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS
GRADES 1-3
Make the most of your summer by exploring the diverse ecosystems that Colorado has to offer! Each day, you will explore a new area in Colorado’s Front Range, where you will get the chance to experience indoor and outdoor rock climbing and go hiking. As a part of our Jr. Mountain Explorers Camp, you will get the chance to explore the varied activities and types of terrain that make Colorado so unique and special. You will make a field journal, learn about the '10 Essentials' and Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, practice teambuilding, and learn about the wonderful ecology in our own mountain backyard!
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Mountain Safety and Exploration at Mt. Falcon
Ecology and Field Journals, Mountain Safety & Awareness – 10 Essentials, Wilderness Ethics - Leave No Trace Principles, Wilderness Survival – shelter building, Mindfulness, Teambuilding - Day 2: Introduction to Mountaineering at American Mountaineering Center
Teambuilding, Slacklining, Bouldering, Intro to Rock Climbing (personal equipment, communication, knot-tying, & belaying), Climbing & rappelling on indoor climbing wall, American Mountaineering Museum tour and activity, Field journals - Day 3: Outdoor Climbing at Eldorado Canyon
Safety checks, Belaying, Knot tying, Outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, Rappelling, Climbing techniques for various types of rock climbing, Teambuilding, Yoga - Day 4: Alpine Exploration at St. Mary’s Glacier
3-mile RT hike, Ecology, storytelling, and field journals, Introduction to mountain weather, High altitude sledding & snow travel techniques, Mindfulness - Day 5: Hiking at Shanahan Ridge in Boulder
Teambuilding, Day Hiking, Ecology exploration, Nature games, Mindfulness and Yoga
All camp programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week
- 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.
multi sport day camp - MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS
GRADES 3-5
Make the most of your summer by exploring the diverse ecosystems that Colorado has to offer! Each day, you will explore a new area in Colorado’s Front Range, where you will get the chance to experience indoor and outdoor rock climbing, go “sledding” on a glacier, and get your feet wet paddling at a local reservoir. As a part of our Mountain Explorers Camp, you will get the chance to explore the varied activities and types of terrain that make Colorado so unique and special. You will make a field journal, learn about the '10 Essentials' and Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, build “survival” shelters, and gain some of the necessary skills to safely play in the mountains for years to come!
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Introduction to Mountaineering at American Mountaineering Center
Teambuilding, Slacklining, Intro to Rock Climbing (personal equipment, communication, knot-tying, & belaying), Climbing & rappelling on indoor climbing wall, Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum tour and activity, Field journals - Day 2: Mountain Safety and Exploration at Mt. Falcon
Ecology and Field Journals, Mountain Safety & Awareness – 10 Essentials, Wilderness Ethics - Leave No Trace Principles, Wilderness Survival – shelter building, Mindfulness, Teambuilding - Day 3: Paddle Boarding at Bear Creek Lake
Water safety, Introduction to the equipment, Balance techniques, Yoga and mindfulness, Paddling strokes and rescue techniques (self and assisted), Teambuilding - Day 4: Outdoor Climbing in Clear Creek Canyon
Safety checks, Belaying, Knot tying, Outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, Rappelling, Climbing techniques for various types of rock climbing, Teambuilding, Yoga - Day 5: Alpine Exploration at St. Mary’s Glacier
3-mile RT hike, Ecology, storytelling, and field journals, Introduction to mountain weather, High altitude sledding & snow travel techniques, Mindfulness
All camp programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week
- 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.
multi-sport day camp - MOUNTAIN LEADERS
GRADES 6-8
Interested in an adventure filled week of learning unique mountain skills and having endless fun? Join us for a camp experience that truly has it all! You will spend the week outdoor rock climbing, learning wilderness first aid, gaining skills in wilderness survival, orienteering, “backcountry” cooking, and learning basic snow/glacier travel techniques! Aside from that, you will gain valuable insight into your own leadership style.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Mountain Safety and Exploration at Mt. Falcon
Ecology and Field Journals, Mountain Safety & Awareness – 10 Essentials, Wilderness Ethics - Leave No Trace Principles, Wilderness Survival – shelter building, orienteering, wilderness first aid, Mindfulness, Teambuilding - Day 2: Introduction to Mountaineering at American Mountaineering Center
Leadership lessons, Teambuilding, Slacklining, Intro to Rock Climbing (personal equipment, communication, knot-tying, & belaying), Climbing & rappelling on indoor climbing wall, Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum tour and activity, Field journals - Day 3: Hike and Exploration at Mt. Evans
Teambuilding, Day Hiking, Ecology exploration, Orienteering, Nature games, Mindfulness and Yoga - Day 4: Outdoor Climbing in Clear Creek Canyon
Safety checks, Belaying, Knot tying, Outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, Rappelling, Climbing techniques for various types of rock climbing, Teambuilding, Yoga - Day 5: Alpine Exploration at St. Mary’s Glacier
3 mile RT hike, Ecology, story telling, and field journals, Introduction to mountain weather, High altitude sledding & snow/glacial travel techniques, Snow science, Avalanche awareness, Backcountry cooking (food provided), Mindfulness, Teambuilding
All camp programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week
- 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.
BEGINNER ROCK CLIMBING day camp
GRADES 5-12
Take your summer to new heights with Outdoor Rock Climbing! This program is tailored for participants with little to no rock-climbing experience. In this course, you will learn about outdoor safety, climbing equipment, knot tying, belaying and rappelling, and will experience this all in a small, supportive environment facilitated by highly skilled instructors. We’ll start the week learning essential climbing skills, such as safety checks, belaying, and knot tying. After mastering these basics, the next four days will be spent honing skills at various climbing sites around the Front Range. There, you will be taught about outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, practice rappelling, and learn techniques for various types of rock climbing. Spend a week challenging yourself with a new skill, making new friends, and exploring some of the beautiful parts of Colorado’s Front Range! Youth who participate in this course will gain the skills and confidence to join our advanced climbing courses.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Introduction to Mountaineering at American Mountaineering Center
Teambuilding, Slacklining, Bouldering, Intro to Rock Climbing (personal equipment, communication, knot-tying, & belaying), Climbing & rappelling on indoor climbing wall, Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum tour and activity - Day 2: Rock Climbing at Clear Creek
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing, Outdoor climbing “crag” ethics, Leave No Trace principles, Outdoor rock climbing demo and practice, Teambuilding, Yoga and Mindfulness - Day 3: Rock Climbing at Maxwell Falls
Outdoor rock climbing, Intro to Rappelling, Climbing games, Creek exploration and waterfall viewing, Yoga and Mindfulness - Day 4: Rock Climbing at Eldorado Canyon
Eldorado Canyon history and geology lesson, Traditional climbing gear explanation, Rock Climbing practice and games, Teambuilding, Yoga and Mindfulness - Day 5: Rock Climbing at Castlewood Canyon
Rock climbing games, Rappelling, Teambuilding, Yoga and Mindfulness
All camp programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week
- 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.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING Day Camp
GRADES 5-8
Ready to take your climbing skills to the next level? Join us for a week spent exploring different types of rock and their unique challenges, learning more advanced technical skills, climbing techniques, and fine-tuning the essential skill of rappelling. This program is catered to youth who are interested in outdoor climbing and are ready to go beyond the basics. Throughout this week you will advance your skills and techniques by learning the intricacies of climbing on various rock types and gaining an understanding of climbing grades and different types of climbing. Each day we will travel to a new outdoor location, led by highly skilled instructors, and gain skills in small, supportive groups. We’ll start our week reviewing basic climbing safety, belaying, and knot typing, and then spend the rest of the week developing more skills, learning how to climb up overhangs, on faces, in cracks, and on slabs. We’ll dive into the differences between traditional and sport climbing and learn what it takes to climb a multi-pitch sport route. Previous climbing experience is required.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Introduction to Mountaineering at American Mountaineering Center
Teambuilding, Slacklining, Intro to Rock Climbing (personal equipment, communication, knot-tying, & belaying), Climbing on Indoor Climbing Wall, Intro to Crack Climbing Technique, American Mountaineering Museum tour and activity - Day 2: Rock Climbing at Lookout Mountain
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing, Outdoor Climbing “Crag” Ethics, Leave No Trace Principles, Outdoor Rock Climbing Demo and Practice, Intro to Sport Anchors, Teambuilding - Day 3: Rock Climbing at Alderfer/Three Sisters or Maxwell Falls
Outdoor Rock Climbing, Intro to Rappelling Techniques, Intermediate/Advanced Rappelling Techniques, Intro to Rope Anchors, Creek exploration and waterfall viewing, Mindfulness and yoga - Day 4: Rock Climbing at Castlewood Canyon
Rock climbing practice and games, Intermediate/Advanced Rappelling, Intermediate/Advanced Sport Anchor Practice, Teambuilding - Day 5: Rock Climbing at Eldorado Canyon
Eldorado Canyon history and geology lesson, Traditional climbing gear explanation, Intro to Traditional Anchors, Rock Climbing practice and games, Teambuilding
All camp programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $635/week, Non-Members - $685/week
- 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.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING - overnight
GRADES 9-12
Ready to take your climbing skills to the next level? Join us for a week in Moab, Utah, Eleven Mile Canyon or Penitente Canyon, Colorado, exploring different types of rock and their unique challenges, learning more advanced technical skills, climbing techniques, and fine-tuning the essential skill of rappelling. This program is catered to teens who are interested in outdoor climbing and are ready to go beyond the basics. Throughout this week you will advance your skills and techniques by learning the intricacies of climbing on various rock types and gaining an understanding of climbing grades and different types of climbing. Each day we will travel to a new outdoor location, led by highly skilled instructors, and gain skills in small, supportive groups. We’ll start our week reviewing basic climbing safety, belaying, and knot typing, and then spend the rest of the week developing more skills, learning how to climb up overhangs, on faces, in cracks, and on slabs. We’ll dive into the differences between traditional and sport climbing and learn what it takes to climb a multi-pitch sport route. Previous climbing experience is required.
- June 5-9, 2023 (departs 8am June 5, returns 5pm June 9) - Shelf Road, CO -- Spots Available!
- July 31-August 4, 2023 (departs 7am July 31, returns 5pm August 4) - Penitente Canyon, CO -- Spots Available!
Eleven Mile Canyon Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1 - 4: Climbing and camping in Shelf Road
- Day 5: Ziplining Across the Royal Gorge
Penitente Canyon Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1 - 4: Climbing and camping in Penitente Canyon
- Day 4-5: Camping, Hiking and Sandboarding in Great Sand Dunes National Park
All programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $1,450/week, Non-Members - $1,550/week
- 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.
***NEW OFFERING***
cAMPOUT KIDS - OVERNIGHT - STAUNTON STATE PARK
GRADES 3-5
Do you enjoy our day camps, but are are looking for more? Join us for an adventure - hiking and two-night overnight camping trip where you can practice tent building, fire building, backcountry cooking, and more. This great two-night overnight camp will help you build skills for our longer overnight and backpacking trips that we offer. S'mores and campfire stories are definitely on the menu!
Dates:
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive at Staunton State Park - Shelter Building, Fire Building
- Day 2: Hike, Wilderness Survival Skills Continued...
- Day 3: Depart Staunton State Park
All programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $395, Non-Members - $445
- 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.
Hut trip overnight - Brainard Lake
GRADES 6-8
Explore the beauty of Brainard Lake and all of the trails it has to offer. Stay overnight in the CMC Hut. Sit by the fire and drink hot chocolate after a busy day adventuring. This is a new camp offering for Summer 2023.
More details to come...
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Mitchell Lake Hike
- Day 2: Blue Lake Trail Hike
- Day 3: Isabelle Lake/Glacier Hike
- Day 4: Brainard Lake/Long Lake - Games and Activities
All programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $645, Non-Members - $695
- 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.
BACKPACKING overnight - the colorado trail challenge
GRADES 9-12
The 500-mile Colorado Trail is one of Colorado's most iconic trails. This summer, join the Youth Programs team and take on the Colorado Trail Challenge and complete a section. On this adventure you will hike miles across Colorado's Rocky Mountains, summit peaks, gain confidence and friendships, all while learning the skills necessary for backcountry travel and navigation. As you gain experience in leadership roles and discover how to manage a successful team, you will become competent and comfortable with life on the trail. Over the course of the week you will move from being guided by instructors to working/collaborating with your peers to guide your group. Each summer, complete a new section with us and work towards earning your CMC Colorado Trail Challenge badge!
Segment 8-9 (Holy Cross Wilderness) Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1-4: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass, 25.4 Miles, Elevation Gain - 4,417 feet
- Day 4-5: Tennessee Pass to Timberline Lake, 13.6 miles, Elevation Gain - 2,627 feet
All programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $1,150/week, Non-Members - $1,250/week
- 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.
CAMPING/HIKING overnight - forteeners
GRADES 8-12
Tackle one of Colorado’s biggest challenges this summer with our For-Teeners camp. Spend the week learning what it takes to summit one of the giants of the Colorado Rockies- a 14,000-foot peak! We'll start our week in Golden, getting our hiking feet underneath us, where we'll not only physically prepare for our summit, but also gain essential skills for mountain safety. You will learn about the 10 essentials, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, trail etiquette, mountain weather, lightning safety, and much more all while becoming confident in the preparation needed to hike a 14er. After a day spent in the Front Range, we'll pack our bags and make a beautiful drive through Colorado to explore the beautiful Sawatch Mountains. Throughout this week, you will learn and use skills essential for safe preparation and travel in high altitude-alpine climates and will walk away prepared to be a competent and more self-sufficient member of future hiking and summit groups.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Hike Staunton State Park - Warm Up/Orientation
- Day 2: Hike North Twin Cone Peak (12,332 ft)
- Day 3: Hike Horseshoe Mountain (13,905 ft)
- Day 4: Hike Mt. Princeton (14,204 ft)
- Day 5: Mt. Princeton Hot Springs - Relaxation/Rest
All programs depart from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Cost: Members - $1,150/week, Non-Members - $1,250/week
- 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.
Interested in getting outside with us in summer 2023?
more details are coming soon...
SUMMER 2023 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 2023.
BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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 staceyh@cmc.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does camp check in and check out?
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Day camps start and end at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC), 710 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 . We will check in and out on the West side lawn of the AMC. If the weather is bad, we will check in at the lobby of the AMC.
Overnight camps start at and return to the AMC, 710 10th St., Golden, CO 80401. For overnight camps, we will check in at the lobby of the AMC.
There is parking on the North side of the AMC in our parking lot.
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- How does the Check in/out process work?
- Check in runs from 8:45am –9:15am. Pending weather, check in will be on the west side lawn of the AMC building.
Check out runs from 3:45-4:15pm. Pending weather, check out will be on the west side lawn of the AMC building.
Please inform a CMC Youth Programs (YP) Staff member if you need to check in or out at a different time and we will do our best to accommodate.
The AMC Lobby will be used for check in/out if the weather is bad.
You MUST check your student in and out with a CMCYP staff member each day, unless other arrangements have been approved with a CMCYP staff member.
- Check in runs from 8:45am –9:15am. Pending weather, check in will be on the west side lawn of the AMC building.
- What does a camper need to bring to camp?
- A full packing list will be sent at least one week before your first day at camp.
Day campers should wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and shoes for outdoor activities. Please bring a day pack, sun protection, a least a one-liter water bottle, rain and cool layers, and anything else necessary to stay happy and healthy. CMCYP will provide a morning snack, but lunch and other snacks should be brought by the camper.
Overnight camps will provide a detailed list of clothing and gear to be brought by the camper. Most specialized gear will be provided by CMCYP unless otherwise noted. Meals and snacks are included in overnight camps.
- A full packing list will be sent at least one week before your first day at camp.
- What are the ages for CMC Youth Program 2023 camps?
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All ages are listed on the camp registration links above. The CMCYP separates the camp ages by grade level in school. The grade that the student will be going into in Fall 2023 is what we consider their grade level for the summer.
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- What if I cannot register because the system says my student is too young, although they are in the right incoming grade?
- A CMC Youth Programs staff will need to help you with this registration problem. Please email us at yep@cmc.org
- Can a camper be grouped with a friend?
- While we can’t guarantee this, we will do our best to accommodate friend requests if space is available and if any request is mutual among the campers. Please put your friend request into your CMC online profile.
- Is there a camp during the week of July 4th?
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The day camps Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) and Mountain Leaders (Grades 6 – 8) are offered July 3 – 7, 2023.
We will have camp on July 4th.
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- How do I register a camper for camp?
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First – Become a member of CMC! There are two categories of membership available to allow registration.
Join the CMC with a Family Membership for the nominal annual dues of $125. This will permit your family to take advantage of all the activities, hikes, and trips, offered every year…most of which are free to dues paying members. Be sure to “add family members” to your membership profile to include the name of the camper to be registered.
The other option is to obtain a Guest Membership just for the purpose of registering for the camp. This option is free! Be sure to “add family members” to your membership profile to include the name of the camper to be registered.
When you go to “add family members” on your profile you will be prompted to “Add Youth.” Be sure to add your camper as a youth. When you do so you will be prompted to also complete the “Youth Form.” (See below under “What paperwork needs to be filled out?” below for details on the information needed.) Once you have completed the youth form and uploaded the needed documents or a placeholder your camper can be registered.
Once your membership is established (either “Family” or “Guest”) and your camper is added as a family member on your profile, go to CMC.org/youth and click on Summer Adventure Camps and Courses. Find the course or camp you want by scrolling down the page. Click on the dates of the camp you want to register for and follow the directions.
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- What paperwork needs to be filled out?
- When you join as a Family Membership or a Guest Membership, an acknowledgement of risk and waiver will be required. This form will be electronic. When you add a family member that is under 18 the website will prompt you to complete a youth form. This will request contact information, addresses, emergency information, and request that you upload medical forms including medication and immunization information (if you don’t have this information available you may put a placeholder for the uploads and return to edit your account with the medical information – but you must upload the medical information to attend the camp!) Once the forms are filled out go to the camp you want to register for and fill out the form as requested.
- How do I register if I don’t yet have the required medical forms?
- If you are awaiting receipt of the medical forms needed to be uploaded and don’t yet have them you can still register a camper! Simply upload a “placeholder” document in the Youth Form section. The website will allow you to edit this section and when the medical forms are received go ahead and replace the placeholder with the correct documents. Don’t forget! The medical information must be uploaded, or your camper will not be allowed to attend.
- What happens if the week of camp I want to sign up for is full?
- Join the wait list option on the website. Even better, find a camp with openings and register there!
- What happens if a camper is on the waitlist and spaces open?
- You will be notified that the camp is now offered to you. You will need to go in and complete registration but paying the registration amount.
- Does CMC offer financial assistance for camp?
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CMC Youth Programs believe in outdoor education for all Colorado youth. Financial assistance is designed to make our programming more accessible to families. Applications are prioritized based on need, merit, and availability of funds. If you have more than one child, please fill out a separate application for each child. We will contact you directly for any missing information and/or to let you know when award decisions have been made.
You may submit your application at any time up, funds will be allocated on a rolling basis.
Click Here to Apply
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- What are the cancellation and refund policies?
- Please refer to our cancelation policy here: https://www.cmc.org/about/cancellation-and-refund-policy
- What is extended care?
- Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Campers have the option to enroll in extended care. This allows pick up as late as 5:30 pm. Structured and unstructured activities will be provided and supervised. Campers are also welcome to bring games, books, and activities for this time.
- How does one sign up for extended care?
- To enroll in extended care select the “Extended Care” option on the registration website page for the camp you are registering for and follow the prompts and directions.
- How are serious allergies and medications dealt with at camp?
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As part of the registration process, you will complete medical forms that include inquiries about health history and allergies. All medications (OTC or prescription), inhalers, or EpiPens should be given to CMCYP staff on the first day of check in and taken home by the camper on Friday. All medications taken during camp need to be prescribe to the individual camper, be in its original packaging, and have the appropriate form submitted with it. All CMCYP staff are trained in how to use an EpiPen, inhalers, and administering medicine if needed. If you have additional questions, please contact the Youth Programs Manager. @ hanahamilton@cmc.org.
If any student will need an Epi Pen, Inhaler, Prescription Medications, or over the counter medications, they MUST have the following forms submitted correctly:
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- How can I make sure the correct person is picking up my camper?
- The registration page permits you to identify specific individuals to whom your camper may be released. Any person picking up your camper must identify themselves and match an individual on the list created by you. This pick-up list can be changed on your profile, in your youth forms, or when you drop your camper off during check in.
- What requirements are in place for staff members?
- CMCYP staff are trained educators. Each is also certified with either Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder. Every staff member has received training by Colorado’s childcare regulatory authorities. And each staff member has been subjected to a rigorous background check, both by CMC and by the State of Colorado, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, the CMCYP regularly conducts its own training in both curricula and teaching methods.
- What if the weather conditions are bad?
- All field days have a backup weather plan. For all our onsite programs, this is our AMC building & activities. For our overnight programs, our staff will guide the students to take safety precautions learned in their training. Whether this be their tent, our vehicles, or a near by shelter.