Mountain Kids!
AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SANTA FE, NM
AT OUR CORE
Mountain Kids! is an outdoor education and adventure program for children in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We aim to foster a sense of community and personal challenge, while instilling a love of nature and all that it provides. Learn more
CAMP OVERVIEW
We offer hands-on educational adventures in nature for 5-16 year olds through summer camp and year-round programs. Learn more
OUR GOAL
To reach all children in Santa Fe and beyond, helping to create a healthy new generation of young people, that care about the earth and each other. Learn more
What if wildness is the highest form of the imagination? - Terry Tempest Williams
MOUNTAIN KIDS! BLOG
Why Repetition Matters in Nature-Based Learning At Mountain Kids! camp, you might notice that certain themes, stories, and activities reappear from year to year—like building survival shelters, exploring insect habitats, or learning how to purify water. This repetition isn’t just tradition—it’s intentional, and it plays a powerful role in your child’s development. Here’s why...
As a parent of young adults (my kids are now 18 and 20), I look back on the years my kids spent with Mountain Kids! with gratitude for who they have become as a result of their time in nature. I know that the qualities of resilience, confidence, problem solving, awareness, and a deep...
Foraging in the forest is an exciting week learning about plants as allies, tools, medicine, food, and fun!
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Camps
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Kids
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Miles hiked
WHAT OUR FANS SAY
I am really grateful to have found Mountain Kids; I love the philosophy of the camp and it has really encouraged Sam in his love of nature and hiking.
My kids vote this the best summer camp in Santa Fe!
I was particularly impressed by the organization and thought-out structure of the camp. When my son told me about the finer details of his days (like listening to chapter books on the ride to the trail or playing games to encourage water drinking), I felt even more confident and happy about our choice of camp.
My girls love the super fun, energetic counselors - their parents lack the enthusiasm to get them hiking. They love meeting new friends while hiking. The atmosphere is so friendly, they have an insta-community of friends, even if they just met.
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