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!

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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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Wonders of Water!

July 28 – August 1 | Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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

Strap on your water shoes and get ready to cool off in the beautiful mountain streams in 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. We will hunt for aquatic macroinvertebrates in our streams, and learn what they can tell us about water quality. Last but not least, we will share multiple techniques for safe water purification so that you always have enough water on your next outdoor adventure. Of course, there will be plenty of time for fun and games with and without water! On Friday, we will head to Abiquiu Lake to cool off and enjoy swimming. (All campers are required to wear life jackets.)

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’)

 

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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 am and be shuttled to Patrick Smith, leaving at 8:45 am to join the other campers. Pick up for all groups is at 3:30 pm at their respective locations.

 

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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.

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Wilderness Skills

July 14 – 18 | Ages 5-7, 8-10 & 11-13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday – Friday $570 + tax

Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Come learn the essential skills for staying safe, building shelter, finding water, making fire, navigating, archery and more! You will not only have a fun time exploring the beautiful Santa Fe National Forest, but will leave feeling more confident and safe in the outdoors. Ready for adventure? Let’s go!

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:

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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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Intro to Backpacking & Wilderness Skills

July 7-11 | Ages 11-13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with overnight campout Thursday

Monday-Friday, $695 + tax

Campers will learn about backpacking and challenge themselves on a two-day, one-night backpacking trip close to home. We will hike the Borrego Trail and camp next to the Tesuque Creek for an overnight adventure in the woods.  Campers will learn how to prepare and pack for a backpacking trip, learn about menu planning and what to carry, and what to leave at home. There will be plenty of time for good old-fashioned fun; games and shelter building.

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.

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Scholarship Application

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Wilderness Survival Shelters with Campout

Learn everything you have ever wanted to know about survival shelters and gain wilderness survival skills in this week long adventure. What is a debris hut and how it is different than a wicki-up? Why won’t a stick fort keep me warm and dry, and how can I make it so it will? We will learn about survival shelters and about primitive and modern fire-making techniques, and make our own food over the fire on our overnight campout.  Campers will need 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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Wonders of Water!

June 23-27 | Ages 5-7 & 8-13

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday-Friday $570 + tax

Strap on your water shoes and get ready to cool off in the beautiful mountain streams in 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. We will hunt for aquatic macroinvertebrates in our streams, and learn what they can tell us about water quality. Last but not least, we will share multiple techniques for safe water purification so that you always have enough water on your next outdoor adventure. Of course, there will be plenty of time for fun and games with and without water! On Friday, we will head to Abiquiu Lake to cool off and enjoy swimming.  (All campers are required to wear life jackets.)

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’)

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

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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