Adventure Day camps

* Adventure Activities may include hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing

Note: Parents dropping off or picking up outside of scheduled times must bring their child to the JMC location and sign them in or out with camp staff.

Days include structured STEAM activities, outdoor play, swimming or climbing days, lunch, rest time, and team challenges.

Additional Camp Info

* Adventure Activities may include hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing

Note: Parents dropping off or picking up outside of scheduled times must bring their child to the JMC location and sign them in or out with camp staff.

1. To register for camps, visit the registration site.
2. Find the exact camp using the filters.
3. Be sure to check dates and grades!

Registration Site

Campers are welcome to register for multiple weeks if the grade ranges match and space is available.

Only adults listed on your registration form may pick up campers and staff will verify ID.

No. Activities vary by week and location but always include outdoor recreation and STEAM learning.

All Adventure Day Camps begin and end on Western’s campus, with transportation provided.

Certified instructors and licensed guides lead rafting, climbing, and water activities.

Staff adjust plans and substitute activities to maintain safety and quality.

JMC Adventure Day Camp:

• $500 per week – early bird rate though March
• $525 per week – beginning April 1
• $100 per day (available two weeks prior to the start of each camp, dependent on registration numbers)

* Adventure Activities may include hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, rock climbing

Note: Parents dropping off or picking up outside of scheduled times must bring their child to the JMC location and sign them in or out with camp staff.

Two Snacks, Healthy Lunch, Water Bottle with Name

Each day of camp will have a morning and afternoon snack, in addition to a midday lunch. Please send your child with two snacks, a healthy lunch, and a water bottle that has his/her name on it.

Comfortable, Camp-Appropriate Clothes, Closed-Toed Shoes, Brimmed Hat

Clothes and shoes are one way that children can express themselves; however, Junior Mountaineers Camp will have a variety of physical and outdoor activities as well as science and projects that might get a little messy (creative!). Camp clothing and shoes can be lost, torn, stained, or experience other mishaps. Campers should arrive in camp-appropriate clothing, a brimmed hat, and closed-toed shoes that allow them to be active and engage in hands-on activities and sports. We will be walking, hiking, or being physically active every day of camp, so closed-toed shoes are a must as well as a jacket and waterproof raincoat or poncho. If your child comes to camp without closed-toed shoes and/or inappropriate clothes for camp, s/he will not be able to be signed into camp until appropriate shoes and/or clothing are being worn. Please help camp staff by sending your child in camp clothes that err on the side of modesty, including swimsuits. Clothes and hats should be appropriate for a coed camp of 5-12-year-olds.

Please mark all items and removable clothing clearly with child’s name. Staff will do their best to organize and locate removable student items but are not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. Unlabeled items whose owner can’t be identified will go into the Junior Mountaineers Lost & Found Box while it awaits reunion with its owner. This box will be donated to Six Points at the end of summer camp.

Day Pack

Backpack with two arm straps, large enough to carry jacket and waterproof raincoat or poncho, lunch, two snacks, and two water bottles with name. Day pack should have:

• Two water bottles with name
• Lip Balm
• Sunglasses
• Two snacks & lunch
• Jacket and waterproof raincoat or poncho

Other Gear List

• Wheel Days – helmets are required. Bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc should be brought to camp. There is limited indoor storage and several outdoor bike racks. Optional: bike lock.
• Trips with Mountain Biking - helmets are required. Bikes should have hand brakes and gears. Suspension not required. A limited quantity of mountain bikes available to rent for $40 per day of mountain biking. Can be rented as an add-on through your online account. (LINK)
• Rock Climbing – helmets, harnesses, and rock climbing shoes will be provided.
• Swimming at Reservoir / Paddle Boarding – Coast Guard approved life vests will be provided. Personal life vests can be brought to camp as well.
• Rafting – whitewater rafting life vest will be provided.

Personal Belongings & Electronics

To protect your child’s possessions, please keep personal toys, electronics (cell phones, smart watches, Kindles, etc), money, knives/guns/weapons, valuables, etc. at home. These items can be easily lost or broken at camp. Additionally, JMC aims to create an environment where campers can fully engage in social connections without electronic distractions. If any personal belongings and/or electronics are brought to JMC, they will be held in the Camp Director’s office and returned to parents/guardians at pick up. Campers’ personal belongings will be stored in bins; however, Junior Mountaineers Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Cancellation, transfer, and refund requests must be made via email to the JMC Director.
• Processing fees paid at registration are not eligible for refund
• Any last-minute cancellations due to illness, injury, or family emergency will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Written documentation/medical documentation will be required for exceptions in the cancellation policies listed below. Please email the JMC Director to discuss your situation. Refunds are not available for days missed due to illness once the camp week has begun.
• Transfers are only permitted within the same summer season.
• If JMC cancels a camp, a full refund will be issued. All camp cancellations and refunds will be confirmed via email sent to the email used during camp registration.
• Parents are responsible for all costs of early departure from camp. 
  • JMC Day Camp & JMC Adventure Day Camp:
    • Cancellation requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the camp start date. Cancellations made prior to this deadline will be refunded, minus a $30 cancellation fee per week. If a cancellation is requested within two weeks of the camp start date, the full camp fee is non-refundable.
    • Transfers within the same summer season are free of charge if requested at least two weeks before the camp start date and are subject to availability. We are unable to process transfer requests made less than two weeks before the camp begins.
  • JMC Hybrid Camp:
    • Cancellation requests must be submitted at least three weeks before the camp start date. Cancellations made prior to this deadline will be refunded, minus a $30 cancellation fee per week. If a cancellation is requested within three weeks of the camp start date, the full camp fee is non-refundable.
    • Transfers within the same summer season are free of charge if requested at least three weeks before the camp start date and are subject to availability. We are unable to process transfer requests made less than three weeks before the camp begins.

• • JMC Huts & Expedition Camp:
    • Cancellation requests must be submitted at least four weeks before the camp start date. Cancellations made prior to this deadline will be refunded, minus a $180 cancellation fee per week. If a cancellation is requested within four weeks of the camp start date, the full camp fee is non-refundable.
    • Transfers within the same summer season are free of charge if requested at least four weeks before the camp start date and are subject to availability. We are unable to process transfer requests made less than four weeks before the camp begins.