Forts & Foraging

Aug 4 – 8 | Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ages 5-7, 8-10 & 11-13 | $570 + tax

In this week, we will explore shelter building and grow our understanding of our plant friends! From foraging for nutritive teas to scouting shelter building materials and learning how to camouflage in the woods; with plants we can thrive in nature. By the end of the week, the knowledge we gain will leave us feeling inspired and empowered!

Did you know? Trees communicate and share nutrients with one another through an underground network of fungi in the soil!

Challenge Level

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations
We are offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 am and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 am to join the other campers. Pick up for all groups is between 3:30 – 3:45 pm at their respective locations.

 

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Santa Fe Baldy: Three-Day Backpacking Adventure!

July 28 – Aug 1 | Ages 10-13

Monday – Friday | $725 + tax 

Get ready to unplug, explore, and level up your outdoor game!

This action-packed week immerses campers in the fundamentals of wilderness survival and backcountry skills while building confidence, teamwork, and resilience. They’ll learn to build shelters, read maps and compasses, purify water, practice Leave No Trace ethics, and safely use tools like camp stoves and fire starters.

The highlight of the week? A three-day, two-night backpacking adventure where campers put their new skills to the test—pitching tents, cooking over the fire, stargazing, and hiking to Santa Fe’s highest peak, Santa Fe Baldy. With support from experienced staff, they’ll learn to thrive in the wild and create unforgettable memories with new friends.

Whether they’re first-time campers or budding adventurers, this program is the perfect mix of challenge, discovery, and fun!

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations

We are now offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers. Pick up for all groups is at 3:30 pm at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

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Para registrarse en español, haga clic en el botón Registrarse arriba y seleccione español en el menú superior derecho del sitio web de Active. Para obtener ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a: hello@sfmountainkids.com.

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Amazing Animals!

July 21 – 25 | Ages 5-7, 8-10 & 11-13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm 

Monday – Friday $570 + tax

Animal lovers unite! This week we will learn about some of the amazing animals of New Mexico. We will examine animal tracks and signs on our hikes in nature and we’ll examine pelts and skulls of local mammals. We will learn about bird language, look for birds in the wild.

We will also get up close and personal with raptors and other rescued animals at the Wildlife Center in Espanola. Of course, making new friends, games and teamwork are a part of all Mountain Kids! adventures.

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations
We are offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers.  Pick up for all groups is between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

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Camouflage

Mud, Clay, and Camouflage

July 7 – 11 | Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ages 5-7 & 8-10

$570 + tax

Getting dirty has to be one of the greatest joys of childhood! This week we will get dirty; learning about mud, clay and camouflage in a variety of ways.  We’ll play in the mud, create with clay, and combine both art forms to camouflage ourselves in nature. We’ll become stealthy stalkers in sneaking and hiding games, and be ready for a good scrub after this week of muddy fun!

Challenge Level

Drop-off/Pick-up Times & Locations

We are now offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers. Pick up for all groups is at 3:30 pm at their respective locations.

 

If you are unable to pay all program fees, you may apply for our scholarship fund which aims to reach all children, regardless of ability to pay.

 

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Para registrarse en español, haga clic en el botón Registrarse arriba y seleccione español en el menú superior derecho del sitio web de Active. Para obtener ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a: hello@sfmountainkids.com.

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Wilderness Survival Shelters with Campout

Build shelters, make fire, gain confidence—survive the wild!

Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about survival shelters and sharpen your wilderness survival skills in this exciting week-long adventure! What exactly is a debris hut, and how is it different from a wicki-up? Why won’t a simple stick fort keep you warm and dry—and how can you build one that will?

As we explore the world of survival shelters, practice both primitive and modern fire-making techniques, and cook our own meals over an open fire during our overnight campout, campers will also build confidence in the outdoors—learning to trust their instincts, abilities, and teamwork.

Campers will need to bring their own camping gear.

June 23-27 | Ages 10-13

9 am – 3:30 pm | Overnight campout Thursday night 

Monday – Friday  $695 + tax

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Forts & Foraging

June 16-20 | Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday – Friday $570 + tax

In this week, we will explore shelter building and grow our understanding of our plant friends! From foraging for nutritive teas to scouting shelter building materials and learning how to camouflage in the woods; with plants we can thrive in nature. By the end of the week, the knowledge we gain will leave us feeling inspired and empowered!

Did you know? Trees communicate and share nutrients with one another through an underground network of fungi in the soil!

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations
We are offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers.  Pick up for all groups is between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

Register

Para registrarse en español, haga clic en el botón Registrarse arriba y seleccione español en el menú superior derecho del sitio web de Active. Para obtener ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a: hello@sfmountainkids.com.

 

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Mud, Clay and Camouflage

June 2-6 | Ages 5-13

9:00-3:30 | Mon-Fri | $570 +tax

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Getting dirty and sneaking and hiding are some of the greatest joys of childhood—and this week is all about embracing these child passions. Campers will explore mud, clay, and camouflage through playful exploration and stealthy games.

We’ll make muddy art, sculpt with clay, and blend into the landscape as we become masters of sneaking and hiding. Campers will learn camouflage skills shared with us by S.E.R.E. expert, Jessie Krebs. By week’s end, we’ll be full of stories and ready for a good scrub!

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations

We are now offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers.  Pick up for all groups is at 3:30 pm at their respective locations.

Scholarship Application

Register

Para registrarse en español, haga clic en el botón Registrarse arriba y seleccione español en el menú superior derecho del sitio web de Active. Para obtener ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a: hello@sfmountainkids.com.

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Amazing Animals!

May 27-30 | Ages 5-7, 8-10 & 11-13

9:00 am –3:30 pm 

Tuesday-Friday $465 + tax

Animal lovers unite! This week we will learn about some of the amazing animals of New Mexico. We will examine animal tracks and signs on our hikes in nature and we’ll examine pelts and skulls of local mammals.

We will also get up close and personal with raptors and other rescued animals at the Wildlife Center in Espanola. Of course, making new friends, games and teamwork are a part of all Mountain Kids! adventures.

Drop-off/Pick-up Times and Locations
We are offering two drop-off/pick-up locations to choose from: Patrick Smith Park and Swan Park. Swan Park campers will meet at 8:30 and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 to join with other campers.  Pick up for all groups is between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

Register

Para registrarse en español, haga clic en el botón Registrarse arriba y seleccione español en el menú superior derecho del sitio web de Active. Para obtener ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a: hello@sfmountainkids.com.

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