Mt. Evans Resident Camp Mt. Evans - 2nd to 3rd - Resident

Campers get comfortable with rock climbing at Mt. Evans, offers climbing for campers of all levels across a variety of locations including Chipmunk Mountain, Rowan’s Castle, Baklava Boulder, and Baskin Robbins!   They learn climbing techniques, commands, equipment basics and safety precautions, incrementally working their way up the crag as their proficiency grows.  These sites are ideal for getting campers comfortable on authentic, uncrowded crags.

Campers learn flat-water skills on site in Jackson Pond, where we help them incrementally develop comfort with their equipment and environment through fun games and challenges. They gain experience with kayaking and practice paddling, water safety and rescue techniques, building balance and confidence.

Grouped by ability level so they’re challenged just the right amount, campers learn the biking techniques and bicycle maintenance skills necessary for riding on single track dirt trails. Whether they’re first-time riders or have plenty of biking experience, every camper gets out on our on-site trails to practice riding, gliding and braking.

We take campers out for short hikes, teaching them what all hikers need to know about being out on a trail—proper etiquette, what to wear, how to identify various flora and fauna—as they start building awareness of their surroundings and respect for the outdoors. While on the trail, campers also have a nationally recognized, instructor-led activities on Leave No Trace principles.

Often the culminating experience for our youngest campers, our one-night camp out takes campers to our on-site campsite to spend a night in the wilderness. They work together to select a campsite, set up their tents, find water, cook meals—all skills they can take with them on future backpacking trips.

Campers build teamwork skills and take on low ropes Challenge Course to build strong bonds with their group.  Throughout, they develop communication skills, patience, empathy and self-confidence.

Campers spend time on Jackson Pond with stand-up paddleboards where they will get comfortable balancing on their board, learning paddle strokes, playing games and practicing rescue techniques. Stand up paddleboarding is loved by many for its convenience and overall strength building.