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Day Camps
Day Camps
Ages 5-12
Week-long themed day camps that range from outdoor exploration to sports to STEAM, located in Gunnison, CO.
Adventure Day Camps
Adventure Day Camps
4th-8th Grade
Skill-focused sessions centered on activities like climbing, biking, and paddling with an emphasis on creativity and problem-solving outdoors.
Hybrid Camps
Hybrid Camps
4th-8th Grade
These camps blend front-country instruction with short backcountry overnights to build confidence before bigger objectives.
Hut Trips
Hut Trips
6th-12th Grade
Overnight trips based out of mountain huts where campers experience alpine living and explore the surrounding terrain with guides and educators.
Expedition Camps
Expedition Camps
6th-12th Grade
Multi-day backcountry journeys that immerse campers in leadership, teamwork, and technical outdoor skills while traveling through Western Colorado’s high country.
Do you live in the Gunnison Valley full time?
There are scholarships available for youth in K-12th grades!
- Priority will be given to those who demonstrate need. Examples include: SNAP benefits, pay stub, tax documents, and a letter expressing financial hardship
- Funding can be applied to any LOCAL summer program
- Maximum scholarship funding is up to $300 per child or a family maximum of $600
Application opens February 1 at 5 PM and closes February 20 at 11:59 PM
Ready to Register?
Sign up through Active.com or contact the Junior Mountaineers team with questions.
Junior Mountaineer Camps
Contact Location
Paul Wright Gym