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Golden Gate Girls - March 2026

Youth Program

Golden Gate Girls Overnight

Join the CMC Youth Programs Internship Cohort for an overnight, early spring, girls trip to Golden Gate Canyon State Park! During the program we hope to connect young women to the outdoors, empower them, and facilitate connections.

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Sarah Schuller
Leader
Designed for girls between the ages of 12-18, the Golden Gate Girls Trip blends outdoor adventure with community, mentorship, and empowerment, hosted by the CMC Teen Internship Cohort.
One this two-day, one-night trip, participants will hike about four miles to cabins in Golden Gate Canyon State Park and participate in lessons relating to Leave No Trace Principals, Wilderness First Aid, Route finding, Introduction to Ecology, Backcountry Cooking, Yoga, Nature Water coloring, and team building.
Before the trip, there will be a pre-trip meeting from 6:30-8:30 pm at CMC Basecamp on Tuesday, March 10th. This meeting will cover the trip more in depth and prepare participants with the right materials and knowledge from 6:30-7:30 pm. 7:30-8:30 pm will feature a panel of amazing women in the outdoors; the panel is open to the public, not just participants. This camp is ideal for teen girls looking to build confidence, make lasting friendships in the outdoors, and expand their knowledge of nature.
  • Age: For teen girls+ between the ages of 12-18

      • Dates: March 14-15, 2026

      • Location: This is a single night overnight camp. We will meet at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 14th, from CMC Basecamp in Golden, CO (15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden) and leave shortly after.  Transportation from the basecamp to and from the trailheads will be provided.  The group will spend the night at cabins in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. We will be returning to CMC Basecamp around 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 15th. 

        • Cost: Free! (see what's included below)

        • 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.

        • Course fees include instruction, backpacks, sleeping bags (if you don't have your own), mattresses, water, camp stoves, meals from dinner Saturday to lunch Sunday, transportation from the basecamp to/from the trailheads, and backcountry permits. 

          • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. At least a week prior to your camp you will receive another email with more details and information about the camp. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at youth@cmc.org.
      Program Requirements

      This program has no scheduled activities.

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      Required Equipment

      CMC Will Provide the Following:

      • Camping Supplies (cabins, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tarps)
      • Cooking Supplies (stoves, fuel, coolers, dishes, utensils, etc.)
      • All Activity Supplies & Gear (watercolor supplies, lessons, etc.)
      • Meals from Dinner Saturday to Lunch Sunday
      • Medical/First Aid Kits
      • Safety Equipment (GPS 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 extra items that we are happy to loan out for the camp.

      • Clothes (comfortable clothing for hiking and sleeping):
        • Loose fitting pants
        • Shorts (optional)
        • T-shirts and a long sleeve shirt
        • Clothes for sleeping
        • Closed-toe, sturdy hiking shoes
        • Sandals – camp shoes (optional)
        • Socks and underwear
        • Sweater and/or warm layer
        • Rain jacket
        • Rain pants (optional, weather-dependent)
        • Brimmed hat
        • Sunglasses
        • Warm hat and gloves (it could get cold at night)
        • Bandana or buff
      • Sunscreen and lip balm (must be labeled with participant name)
      • Water bottles (2 Liters)
      • Daypack (optional, for short excursions from cabins)
      • Personal medications (inhaler, EPI pen, etc.) – please have all containers and bottles labeled and also listed on the medical forms
      • Sleeping bag (optional, CMC is able to provide one if needed)
      • Overnight toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
      • Camera (optional)

      If you have questions about these items before registering, reach out to YOUTH@CMC.ORG 

      Program Materials

      There are no materials for this program.