Backpacking, rock climbing, outdoor skills and expressive arts for girls age 8-18. “Girl-positive” curriculum designed to build confidence, leadership and solid friendships. Four- to 12-day courses. Generous scholarships available.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program Adventure Camp Mountaineering Camp
All Girls
Travel Camp
1
2
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
8 - 18
10/co
$501 - 600 (week)
More About Camp
The Girls' Wilderness Program offers courses that strengthen the courage, confidence and leadership skills of teen girls through outdoor skills, expressive arts and solid friendships, in a "girl-positive" environment. Four- to 12-day courses include backpacking, rock climbing, hiking and expressive arts through a curriculum developed specifically for girls age 8-18.
Tuition is $490-$1,420 and includes all gear, clothing and food. Generous full and partial scholarships are available. Mature female staff with safety focus and extensive experience working with teen girls. Courses run June-August, begin in Boulder, and take place in Colorado and Southern Wyoming. AEE accredited.
2009 Girls’ Wilderness Program Schedule includes:
ADVENTURE CAMP for ages 12-13 (or entering 7th and 8th grades). 6-day wilderness sampler courses include rock climbing, a three-night backpacking trip, art projects, and an optional peak climb. Dates: June 10-15, June 24-29, July 8-13, July 13-18, August 5-10.
ADVENTURE DAYS for ages 9-11 (or entering 5th and 6th grades). Four consecutive one-day adventures offer a great introduction to hiking, rock climbing, expressive arts and the wilderness. Dates: June 15-18 or August 4-7.
WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS for ages 14-17 (or entering 9th-11th grades). 8-day backpacking courses in Wyoming include a wide range of outdoor skills, an introduction to rock climbing and the chance to climb Medicine Bow Peak at 12,013 feet. Dates: July 7-14 or July 27-August 3.
WILD THINGS Expressive Arts Courses for ages 13-16 (or entering 8th-11th grades). Three options:
Wild Art ~ 6-day backpacking course with an emphasis on art and creativity; includes photography, drawing, finding art in nature and stretching your creative energy. No artistic expertise necessary. Dates: June 17-22.
Wild Moves ~ 6-day backpacking trip focusing on self-expression through a variety of physical activities, including yoga, rock-climbing, and dancing to learn to love what your body can do. Dates: June 27 – July 2.
Wild Voices ~ 6-day backpacking course combining music and outdoor skills, focusing on singing, making friends and having a blast. No singing experience needed. Dates: July 17-22.
ROCK CLIMBING CAMP for ages 14-17 (or entering 9th-12th grades). 4-day rock climbing, camping and outdoor skills course at Vedauwoo, a renowned climbing site in southern Wyoming. Dates: July 22-25.
LATINA GIRLS COURSE for ages 13-16 (or entering 8th-11th grades). 6-day outdoor experience with other Latina girls includes rock climbing, art projects, an overnight backpacking trip, and an optional peak climb in the company of other Latina girls and women. Dates: July 24-29.
LEADERSHIP COURSE for ages 15-17 (or entering 10th-12th grades). This 12-day expedition provides a more advanced backcountry experience with a focus on sharpening leadership skills. Includes rock climbing and extended backpacking trip in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area. Dates: July 31 - August 11.
DAUGHTER-PARENT ADVENTURES for ages 8+. Girls hike with their mom or dad and have fun exploring alpine terrain while practicing basic map and compass navigation, learning how to pack for mountain weather conditions, and gaining skills for future adventures together. Dates: Snowshoeing - February 21, Fly Fishing - June 28 or Rock Climbing - August 8
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Mountaineering Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
Dance Music
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts
Other Activities
Backpacking Expressive Arts Self-Expression
Camp Address
Winter Address
5723 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder CO, 80238 USA
303-938-9191 (tel.)
5723 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, Colorado, 80238 USA
303-938-9191 (tel.)
