Adventure Classes & Courses for Individuals
Mountain Discovery Courses
Learn about Colorado's mountain ecosystems through discovery and adventure! This introductory course is designed for youth with a sense of wonder. Daily hiking and rock
climbing field trips will strengthen observation, while participants practice basic survival and navigation skills needed for travel in the mountains. Participants will make a field journal, learn about the 10 essentials and Leave No Trace, build shelters, and play games! Five day format will include indoor climbing, outdoor climbing, and three days of hiking. Maximum 12 and minimum 6 participants. Course meets Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in downtown Golden with daily field trips to local open space parks. Drop-off and pick-up is at the AMC.
Ages: 10-12
Dates: July 21- 25 Click on link to register!
Fee: $240 CMC members or $250 non-members. Includes
transportation, supplies, snacks, and gear use.
$25 discount for
siblings or participants registering for two or more YEP summer courses. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Explore the foothills through discovery and adventure! This unique three-day course is designed to introduce youth to the outdoors through games, hiking, and exploration. Participants will learn about Colorado's mountain ecosystems and leaving no trace, try rock
climbing, practice using a compass, and create a naturalist notebook. Maximum 12 and minimum 6 participants. Course meets Wed. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in downtown Golden with daily field trips to local open space parks. Drop-off and pick-up is at the AMC.
Ages: 8-10
Dates: July 16-18 and August 13-15 Click on link to register!
Fee: $165 CMC members or $175 non-members. Includes
transportation, supplies, snacks, and gear use.
$25 discount for
siblings or participants registering for two or more YEP summer courses. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Outdoor Skills Classes for Parent and Child
Saturday outdoor adventures designed to promote parent and child bonding in nature. Participants will practice observation and safety while trying a new skill. All classes meet at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden at 8:00 a.m. unless arranged otherwise. Classes return to Golden by 3:30 p.m.
Parent and Child Outdoor Rock Climbing for ages 7-12: Saturday, July 19
Parent and Child Mountain Ecology Hike for ages 7-12: Saturday, July 19
Mother and Daughter Rock Climbing for ages 11-16: Saturday, August 16
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