Mountain Summer Camp (ages 11-16)
Colorado Youth Program's Mountain Summer Camp
mixes outdoor adventure, rich tradition, environmental volunteerism and
fun!
2010 Mountain Summer Camp Dates
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Session
I:
June 13-22
Session
II:
June 27 - July 6
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Session
III:
July 11-20
Session
IV:
July 25 - August 3
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Download Camp Application Form in
MS
Word (205KB) or pdf format.
Tuition information can be found on the
Camp Application and on the Tuition & Scholarships link to the left.
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 If you came to camp, what would you remember most? Would
it be whitewater rafting down a cold river on a hot day, playing on a
giant snowfield atop a mountain in the middle of summer, paddling a
canoe around the crystal waters of Lake Tumblesom, falling asleep while
watching shooting stars or doing all these things with the new friends
you made at camp?
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- Whitewater Rafting
- Astronomy
- Canoeing & kayaking
- Evening Campfires
- Environmental education &
conservation work
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife watching
- Fishing
- Games & much more!
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 CYP changes boys and girls lives and empowers
them to make a difference in our world. Campers study wildlife, forests
and weather. They breathe the fresh air and revel in the beauty of
their natural surroundings. Furthermore, through CYP's unique
Environmental Hero Projects, campers are taught the value of conserving
our natural resources and making the world a better place. Of course
CYP campers have fun too, as CYP leads them in exciting outdoor
activities from white-water rafting and playing in alpine snowfields to
preparing their own meals and sleeping under the stars. Campers enjoy a
very personalized camp setting consisting of just 12 kids and four
counselors per campsite, so each camper plays an active role in helping
the camp run smoothly on a daily basis. CYP operates two campsites
simultaneously, situated about 1/2 mile apart. This intimate setting
ensures that each camper’s needs are addressed and that
everyone is a highly involved part of a tight knit community.
 It's hard to imagine a more
beautiful place! Nestled high in the Rockies along Colorado's Front
Range, CYP Mountain Summer Camp is about 25 miles west of Boulder,
Colorado and 2 miles north of Brainard Lake National Recreation Area,
at nearly 9,000 feet in elevation. The property is over 400 acres and
provides direct access to thousands of acres of pristine National
Forest lands. Private access to Lake Tumblesom provides CYP campers
with many recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking and
canoeing. Wildlife sightings regularly include deer, elk, coyotes,
moose, turkeys, eagles, otters and more.
 Although CYP counselors can often be seen
acting like children, playing games, dressing in costume and acting
silly, rest assured that they are outdoor and youth professionals.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree and experience
working in the outdoors with children. While many camps hire college or
even high school students, CYP counselors are mature adults with proven
track records. All CYP staff are certified in first aid and CPR and
often have advanced safety training, including Wilderness First
Responder, Lifeguard and EMT.
Thank you all so much for being such wonderful,
caring counselors. Thank you also for teaching us so many things,
helping with meals, laughing with us, singing us bedtime songs and
countless other things. I had such a great time at camp this year and
I really appreciate all your hard work.
Evergreen, age 15
 Meals are
a big part of CYP because campers help prepare and cook each meal from
scratch. Each nutritionally balanced meal features a wide variety of
options, from the traditional hamburgers, brats and corn on the cob to
pasta, pancakes and a Mexican Fiesta Night. Smores too!
  In traditional
canvas platform tents it wouldn't be a true summer camp experience
without them. They aren't flashy, but they quickly become a place where
you fit in. Our tents are weatherproof, but they're simple enough for
you to hear the sound of summer rain on the roof.
Download Camp Application Form in
MS Word
(205KB) or pdf
format.
Transfiera una solicitad de admision en espanol
en el formato de MS
Word (213KB) o pdf.
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