Adventure Camp: The Animas River Journey, June 10 - 14, 2024 (Rising 7th - 12th graders)

For rising 7th through 12th graders, SJMA is offering week-long adventure summer camps in La Plata County. This 5-day Summer Adventure Camp is for middle and high school students to explore surrounding trails and waterways.  Students will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded friends, explore the rugged terrain of the San Juan Mountains, and spend a night camping in the mountains under the starry sky.  In addition to learning about plants, flowers and local forests, camping basics and Leave No Trace ethics, kids will have the opportunity to gain leadership and communication skills while connecting with like-minded friends and SJMA Naturalists. And who knows? Maybe they will even learn a little more about themselves.

These camps will include strenuous activity and exposure to the elements. Campers should be prepared to spend the entire day outside. Some days we will hike distances up to 7 miles through alpine terrain.