Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Below are details about scholarships and financial assistance opportunities through the Youth Programs at CMC, including deadlines and applications.

School and Groups Scholarships: 

CMC Youth Programs believe in outdoor education for all Colorado youth. Financial assistance is designed to make our programming more accessible to schools and groups. Applications are prioritized based on need, merit, and availability of funds. 

  • If you are a school or group is looking for financial assistance for a program please fill out one application per program.
  • A Youth Program representative will reach out with next steps and to collect any additional information.
  • Applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling basis and open for the following seasons:
    • 2025-2026 school year - open now!

School and Group Scholarship Application

ADVENTURE CAMPS & Courses Financial Assistance:

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.
  • Colorado Mountain Club may request proof of previous year’s annual income in the form of a tax return and/or current pay stub.
  • Applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling basis and open for the following seasons:
    • Winter/Fall Camp Applications: Open October 1 
    • Summer Camp Applications:  Open January

Camps/Courses Financial Assistance Application

If you would like to set up a payment plan to finance your next adventure, email us at youth@cmc.org.

Are you a DPS middle school student? We accept My Spark for summer camps! Click here for more information.