Windy Peak Resident Camp Windy Peak - 9th to 11th Grade - Resident Camp

Leaders-In-Training embark on a multi-night adventure into the Colorado backcountry. Before they leave, they work together to organize every aspect of the trip, from menu planning to supply decisions to gear packing. Out in the wilderness, they’ll navigate backcountry trails, cook their own meals, attempt to summit a high peak and camp under the stars all while following the Leave No Trace Principles. They’ll also take part in a solo experience, hiking out from basecamp to spend some reflective time on their own. While our staff are with them throughout, teens are trusted to assess the challenges they encounter and make their own decisions, a vital exercise in building independence, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Throughout their two-week session, Leaders-in-Training will have the chance to take on our core outdoor activities – canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, and rock climbing – and many other classic activities such as archery, tree-climbing, community service projects, and much more. They’ll push themselves to learn new skills and advance their proficiency in the adventure sports they’re most passionate about.

In addition to incredible personal growth and the abundance of practical feedback they receive from our staff throughout their two-week session, our Leaders-in-Training leave camp with some very valuable credentials:

• – A ton of great experience and a strong foundation for future work with kids in the outdoors

• – A First Aid certification from American Red Cross

• – A nationally recognized training in Leave No Trace principles

• – The opportunity to become Staff-in-Training with Avid4 Adventure (Expedition Experience for entering 11th-12th graders)