Programs
Programs Search and Views Navigation
List of Programs
Naturalist Group: Stepping Inside Earth’s Mind
March 22-April 26 | Fridays 9-12 | 16 and older Fridays 9 -12, suggested donation $20-$30/class. Six sessions. Our practices are: - Journaling seasonal phenomenon together, through our observations - Taking time for regular ‘Sit Spot’ meditations - Practice in offering the ‘Words before all else”, shared with us by Haudenosaunee or Six Nations, to include the more-than-human world in our conversations together - Re-storying our bioregion - Becoming endlessly curious about the bioregion in which we live. We will…
Spring Mountain Biking!
Ages 8 and up | Beginner and intermediate mountain bikers are invited to join us after school at La Tierra to learn riding skills, challenge themselves, and have fun!
Backcountry Service Trip with Backcountry Horsemen
May 28-31 | Ages 11-15 Tuesday-Friday in the Backcountry | $550 + Tax | All Materials & Transportation Included Challenge Level: Mountain Kids! is partnering with the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society, the Santa Fe National Forest, and the Backcountry Horsemen for a four-day backcountry trip into the Santa Fe National Forest. Campers will hike in carrying only their clothes and water. Horses will carry the food, tents and tools for the trail work the campers will perform during their…
Wilderness Skills with Campout
June 3-7 | Ages 9-14 8:30–4pm | Early & After Care Available | Overnight campout in survival shelters Mon-Thur $395 | Mon-Fri $460 | + Tax | All Materials & Transportation Included Challenge Level: During this week we will explore survival basics: fire, water and survival shelters. We will emphasize making an effective survival shelter which we will sleep outside in during our overnight campout. Our exploration of modern and primitive fire making techniques (hand drill & bow drill) will…
Bikes & Boats: MTB, Kayaking and Rafting!
June 10-14 | Ages 9-14 8:30–4pm | Early & After Care Available Mon-Thu $415 | Mon-Fri $475 | + Tax | Materials & Transportation Included Challenge Level: Mountain Biking, Kayaking & White Water Rafting! This is an action-packed, skill-building camp for 9-14 year olds who are eager to get out and push themselves on bikes and on the water. We will spend two days on mountain bikes, one day in kayaks with our expert Steve Gibons, and one day white…
Backpacking Wheeler Peak
June 17-21 | Ages 11-15 (or with permission) 8:30–4pm | Early & After Care Available Overnights: Two Nights Camping Out Mon-Fri - $550 + Tax | Materials & Transportation Included Challenge Level: This two-night, three-day backpacking trip will provide campers an opportunity to challenge themselves and enjoy the beauty, serenity and fun of being in the wilderness. Campers will learn how to prepare and pack for a backpacking trip, the 6 W’s, map reading and Leave No Trace principles. Campers…