Wonders of Water! (Aug)

Strap on your water shoes and get ready to splash around in the beautiful mountain streams of Santa Fe. Not only will you get to play and explore in our magical waters, you will also learn where our water comes from, where it goes, and the importance of taking care of our watershed. On Friday, we will head to Abiquiu Lake to cool off. (All campers required to wear life jackets)

Ready for something truly wondrous? Our wilderness skills expert will also teach you several techniques for safe water purification so that you always have enough water to drink and cook with on your next outdoor adventure!

Did you know?  The Santa Fe River Watershed is 285 square miles – from Lake Peak (12,408’) in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the confluence with the Rio Grande at Cochiti (5,220’)

August 5-9 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday-Friday $555 + tax

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 3:45 pm at their respective locations.

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Foraging in the Forest (July-Aug)

In this week, we will explore all things connected to the earth 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 get will leave us feeling inspired, joyous, and empowered!

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

July 29 – Aug 2 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday – Friday $555 + tax

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 between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

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Mountain Biking Camp: Level 2

July 29-August 2 | Ages 9-13 | 9:00 am- 3:30 pm

Mon-Fri $595 + tax

Challenge Level:

Grab your mountain bike and get tuned up for some riding adventures! This camp is for riders with at least one season of trail riding under their belt, or who have taken Level 1, and have permission from our Summer Camp Director.

Riders will learn tips for riding single track, trail etiquette, and riding smart. We will ride at La Tierra where there is plenty of single-track and a great flow track full of whoop-de-doos and yehaws. We will also spend time on the river trail where we will explore the pump track and trails at Frenchy’s Field.

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Amazing Air with Archery (July)

Pull back on the bow, look down the length of the arrow and take aim. Ready, steady, fire! The arrow flies straight and true through the air – bull’s eye! We will teach you how to safely use a bow and arrow. All skill levels are welcome; whether you are an experienced sharpshooter, or this is your first time doing archery, you will learn new skills. In addition to archery, kids will enjoy all of the usual fun Mountain Kids! activities – nature games, tracking, shelter building, crafting and more!

Did you know? Arrows shot in competition fly 2.5 times faster than a sprinting cheetah.

July 22-26 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday-Friday $555 +tax

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 between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

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Awesome Animals! (July)

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.

July 8-12 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am –3:30 pm 

Monday-Friday $555 + tax

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 between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

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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Archery

Amazing Air with Archery

Pull back on the bow, look down the length of the arrow and take aim. Ready, steady, fire! The arrow flies straight and true through the air – bull’s eye! We will teach you how to safely use a bow and arrow. All skill levels are welcome; whether you are an experienced sharpshooter, or this is your first time doing archery, you will learn new skills. In addition to archery, kids will learn about animals of the air, and enjoy all of the usual fun Mountain Kids! activities – nature games, tracking, shelter building, crafting and more!

Did you know? Arrows shot in competition fly 2.5 times faster than a sprinting cheetah.

June 24-28 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday-Friday $555 +tax

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 between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

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Wonders of Water! (with campout for 9-12 years)

Strap on your water shoes and get ready to splash around in the beautiful mountain streams of Santa Fe. Not only will you get to play and explore in our magical waters, you will also learn where our water comes from, where it goes, and the importance of taking care of our watershed.

Ready for something truly wondrous? Our wilderness skills expert will also teach you several techniques for safe water purification so that you always have enough water to drink and cook with on your next outdoor adventure!

Our oldest campers will campout at Abiquiu Lake on Thursday night; swimming and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. What better way to spend summertime?

Did you know?  The Santa Fe River Watershed is 285 square miles – from Lake Peak (12,408’) in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the confluence with the Rio Grande at Cochiti (5,220’)

June 17-21, 2024 | Ages 5-6, 7-8 & 9-12

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday – Friday $555 + tax (5-6 & 7-8 year olds)

Monday – Friday, with campout Thursday night –  $675 + tax (9-12 year olds)

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 between 3:30-3:45 at their respective locations.

Challenge Level:

Scholarship Application

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Mountain Biking Camp: Level 1

June 3-7 | Ages 8-13 | 9:00 am- 3:30 pm

Mon-Fri $595 + tax

Challenge Level:

Grab your mountain bike and get tuned up for some riding adventures! Riders will start with the basics, and learn tips for riding single track, braking, body positioning, trail etiquette, and supporting each other on the trail.

More experienced riders are welcome at this camp, and we will meet them where they are.

We will ride at La Tierra and along on the river trail where we will explore the pump track and trails at Frenchy’s Field. Drop-off location will be either at La Tierra or at Alto Park each day. Campers must have their own mountain bike, in good working order, and a helmet.

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