Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Come learn the essential skills for staying safe, building shelter, finding water, navigating and much 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!
August 7-11 | Ages 5-7, 8-12
9 – 4 | Early Care AvailableÂ
Mon-Fri, $475 + tax
Challenge Level: 
In this week, we will explore all things connected to the earth. You will learn about many of the trees and plants in our high mountain ecosystem, build shelters with downed trees, play in the mud(dy earth!) and learn how to camouflage in the woods! Our plant expert will show you many wonderful uses for local plants, such as using yucca to weave rope and which plants can be used for food or medicine. This will be a fun and learning filled week of mud, clay and skills. See you in the woods!
Did you know? Trees communicate and share nutrients with one another through an underground network of fungi in the soil!
July 17 – 21 | Ages 5 – 7
9 – 4 | Early Care Available
Mon- Fri $475 + tax
Challenge Level:
Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Come learn the essential skills for staying safe, building shelter, finding water, navigating and much 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!
June 10 – 14 | Ages 5-7, 8-12
9 – 4 | Early Care AvailableÂ
Mon-Fri, $475 + tax
Challenge Level:
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.Â
June 19 – 23 | Ages 8 – 12
9 am – 4pm | Overnight camp out Wednesday nightÂ
Monday – Friday $595 + tax
Challenge Level:
In this week, we will explore all things connected to the earth! You will learn about many of the trees and plants in our high mountain ecosystem, build shelters with downed trees, play in the mud(dy earth!) and learn how to camouflage in the woods! Our plant expert will show you many wonderful uses for local plants, such as using yucca to weave rope and which plants can be used for food or medicine. This will be a fun and learning filled week of mud, clay and skills. See you in the woods!
Did you know? Trees communicate and share nutrients with one another through an underground network of fungi in the soil!
June 19 – 23 | Ages 5 – 7
9 – 4 | Early Care Available
Mon-Fri $475 + tax
Challenge Level:
Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Come learn the essential skills for staying safe, building shelter, finding water, navigating and much 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!
June 12 – 16 | Ages 5-7, 8-12
9 – 4 | Early Care AvailableÂ
Mon-Fri, $475 + tax
Challenge Level:
Join the afterschool Fridays program this spring with Mountain Kids! Each Friday, students will explore a different area of the mountains around Santa Fe through engaging games, activities and nature walks. Every Friday, new themes will be investigated including ecology, nature awareness, survival skills, insects, conservation, birds and archery.
Studies (and experience) show that being outside in nature is good for children’s social, emotional and spiritual health. Children develop greater confidence, team work skills and build up tolerance for adversity by spending time outside, and so much more. All of this while having fun, getting dirty, and best for parents; tired!
Challenge Level: 
(Age-Appropriate)
Tuition: $450 + tax
Scholarship Application.
This backpacking trip traverses the Sangre de Cristo back county from Santa Fe to Pecos, enjoying several beautiful alpine lakes along the way. This five day camp will provide campers an opportunity to challenge themselves, and enjoy the beauty 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 will practice leadership skills by taking on different jobs during our trip, including L.O.D. (Leader of the Day), cook team, and water team.  We will play games, enjoy campfires and hike everyday.
This trip is a huge accomplishment, confidence booster, and the stuff of lifelong memories. Campers will need backpacking gear and tent. Please inquire if you need loaners. Camp meets for a gear check and hike on Monday, and campers head out Tuesday-Friday four our four day adventure.
Challenge Level: 4/4