Staff In Training Colorado - 11th to 12th - Expedition Camp

From navigating the backcountry to building lifelong friendships and gaining hands-on leadership skills, the Staff-In-Training Expedition (SIT) for 11th – 12th Graders is an opportunity of a lifetime —one you won’t want to miss.

Is your camper interested in progressing their leadership skills, working at summer camp, or wanting to explore possible outdoor careers? This unique program provides the foundation for what is necessary to progress their personal leadership in a variety of settings, while also getting a unique look at what is required to become an outdoor professional. It kicks off with a six-day backpacking trip in the stunning mountains of Colorado where teens will hike, explore, build community, and receive a specialized Leave No Trace training.

Groups then head to Windy Peak Outdoor Lab, 225 acres of breathtaking wilderness adjacent to the Colorado Trail, where they will reflect on all that they’ve learned while being in a traditional “overnight camp” setting and recharge for their upcoming adventures. Next, groups will replenish food supplies and pack up gear for their upcoming week of fun.

SIT campers spend the second week of their empowering experience in the rich landscape of Curt Gowdy State Park in Wyoming where they spend six-days building technical skills in paddling, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking and hone their sport-specific skills with their fellow SITs. They’ll also put in to practice their previous Love & Logic lessons as they work to teach younger campers one of our core sports.

How to apply: 

1. Complete your registration for your preferred session.
2. Within a week after completing your registration, we’ll send you the “application” for the Staff-in-Training program.  This helps us get to know your child before the program begins.

Space is limited, so register early!

* Departure and pick up are in Louisville, CO.

Difficulty Rating: 3 – Mid Level Adventure: For the camper seeking out a longer multi-sport experience that also may contain additional curriculum focuses for personal development.

Wilderness Rating: 2 – Hybrid Camping: Backcountry Wilderness while backpacking and Improved Site Camping for the remainder of their trip. Campers sleep in tents throughout the duration of their trip. Campers should expect to hit the full range of amenities during their trip. From pit toilets without flushing ability, to backcountry Leave No Trace Principles for human waste disposal, campers will be in a variety of environments. There will be no access to showers. Water will be filtered from water sources while backpacking and brought in while in other camp locations.