Camp Blue Sky Overnight Camp Camp Blue Sky- 3rd to 4th - 2-Week Overnight

Get ready for your adventure!  Our 2-Week program designed for our 3rd – 4th graders gives campers all that overnight camps have to offer!  With plenty of support and a crafted program to set young campers up for success at Overnight Camp, this non-stop adventure features our core outdoor sports—rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling and hiking—alongside other exciting pursuits like archery, survival skills, ropes course challenges, ziplining, backcountry overnights, and so much more.

Whether campers are new to overnight camp or experienced outdoor enthusiasts, our staff know how to help each camper deepen their technical abilities and build confidence outdoors. As always, the fun and magic is well beyond our activities, as campers also will enjoy our amazing camp community to forge lasting friendships, explore the outdoors and have almost too much fun from morning till night.

PRICING

Camp Length Two Weeks
Price $2,549
Total Camp Hours 290

Add-Ons Price
DEN Airport Camp Shuttle $40 one-way
$80 round-trip

CAMPS

scroll
Location Grades Dates
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Female Cabin #CBS060924-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 06/09/24 - 06/21/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Male Cabin #CBS060924-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 06/09/24 - 06/21/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Female Cabin #CBS062324-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 06/23/24 - 07/05/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Male Cabin #CBS062324-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 06/23/24 - 07/05/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Female Cabin #CBS070724-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 07/07/24 - 07/19/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Male Cabin #CBS070724-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 07/07/24 - 07/19/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Female Cabin #CBS072124-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 07/21/24 - 08/02/24 Register Now
Camp Blue Sky 2-WEEK 3rd-4th Male Cabin #CBS072124-2WOC CO - Camp Blue Sky 3rd - 4th 07/21/24 - 08/02/24 Register Now
View More Courses

Two Weeks of Adventure

Videos

Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking

Paddling

Hiking

Backcountry Overnights

Archery

Ziplining

Challenge Course

Campers will get to enjoy two different climbing adventures at different climbing sites at Camp Blue Sky, learning the ins and outs of climbing techniques and safety protocols from our experienced lead climbing instructors. They learn proper climbing techniques, how to set up equipment, tie knots, use climbing commands and belay each other as they take on climbs tailored to their ability level.

Accompanied by an experienced mountain biking specialist, campers take their bikes on the trails of Camp Blue Sky to learn single-track riding, biking techniques, maintenance, trail etiquette, and more as they enjoy a full day of biking.

Campers practice their paddling skills at Jackson Pond for kayaking and stand up paddleboarding learning a variety of strokes and rescue techniques and taking on increasingly ambitious and fun skill challenges—like running across the boat bows of the group or trying a handstand on their paddleboards — as their skills and confidence grow.

Out on Camp Blue Sky’ many trails, campers focus on understanding and appreciating the world around them, investigating plant life on the nearby trails and learning local history. They also learn the Leave No Trace Principles through activities and how to apply the principles throughout their session and at home. Campers will also attempt to summit our local peak, Mt. Judge, with all the skills and support they’ve learned – a true highlight of the session.

On their overnights throughout the Camp Blue Sky, our campers hike to some of our amazing remote campsites! They will learn skills to launch them into a lifetime of camping—reading maps, pitching tents, hanging bear bags, and cooking tasty meals—as they become comfortable, confident explorers.

Campers build strength and marksmanship skills on our on-site archery range with either our slingshots, long bows, or compound bows. They’ll learn about archery equipment, safety and technique while practicing on the range in an attempt to hit the bullseye!

Our two-week 4th graders will enjoy the amazing experience at our longtime partner, Denver Adventures! Here they will learn from experienced high ropes guides as they traverse the canopies on the longest ziplines in Colorado for an adrenaline-packed adventure.

Campers focus on teamwork all session long and they put it to the test at our Challenge Course with activities like traversing suspended cables with a partner, participating in trust falls and navigating a giant spider’s web. They’ll polish up their team’s communication skills and learn to work together to solve challenges. A favorite of our campers!

Camp Value
"We wondered what magic the counselors were using on a kid who is usually reserved and unwilling to try something new unless he feels ready. We watched our son's confidence bloom in front of our eyes! That is exactly what we were hoping for from this experience. Camp Blue Sky is a magical place!"
Kate, Parent of 4th Grader
Camp Blue Sky

Meet Your Director

Garrett’s first camp experience was in 2014, when he went out on a whim to work at a summer camp outside of his home city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That decision led to falling in love with camp and a five-year progression from a group counselor to the Program Director for YMCA Camp Edwards.  After earning his B.A. in Secondary English Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, he felt compelled to reenter the outdoor education space, leading Garrett back to camp to serve a program for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses in the heart of Texas, then to leading an experiential education backpacking program in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and ultimately to Avid4 Adventure to join the leadership at Camp Blue Sky formerly known as Mt. Evans in 2019.  While planning to return in 2020, the pandemic led him to pivot into the privilege to help lead at TGHTR, a youth homeless shelter program in Boulder County. Through all of these experiences and more, Garrett has been in awe at the resilience and empowerment that young folks discover in themselves while overcoming challenges in collaboration with others in the outdoors. These transformative lessons has led Garrett back to Avid4 where he is excited to lead and learn alongside our campers and continue this work at Mt. Evans. When Garrett isn’t working, you can find Garrett exploring with friends, hiking the backcountry with his dog Marvin, cheering for his beloved Packers, and engaging in life talks around a campfire.

WE TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY

While no outdoor adventure is totally risk-free, we work hard to keep your kids safe. Every activity starts with a discussion about the risks involved -- what they are, how to prevent them, how to respond if something goes wrong -- so kids learn how to approach challenges with intelligence and skill.

OUR APPROACH TO SAFETY