Expedition Multi-Sport 5th – 6th Grade in Curt Gowdy State Park, WY

Taking to the park’s reservoirs for canoeing, campers practice paddling techniques, learn safety and equipment basics and work together to navigate their crafts.

Our hikes get campers out onto the trails and into the varied landscape of Curt Gowdy State Park, teaching them about flora, fauna and the principles of Leave No Trace as they explore and gain respect for the natural world.

Whether they’re first-time bikers or regular riders, we get campers familiar with mountain biking technique, safety and equipment on Curt Gowdy’s 50+ miles of dedicated mountain bike trails. Campers may be divided into smaller groups based on biking ability.

Led by their experienced instructors, campers of all levels will practice rock climbing the crags and walls of Vedauwoo’s rock formations, learning how to tackle routes on a range of difficulty levels. They will start by getting comfortable with their climbing equipment—helmets, harnesses, ropes, and belay devices—then learn proper climbing skills and techniques. 

Ideal for building strength and good sportsmanship, our archery instruction lets campers practice their technique and learn about equipment, safety and range commands as they let their arrows fly.

Campers will learn to maintain a campsite, setting up and breaking down their equipment, keeping their space tidy and cooking meals in the backcountry. They’ll play games during downtime and swap stories around the campfire, building deep, lasting friendships with their fellow expedition-mates.

As they interact with their expedition-mates during the week—playing games, hanging out during downtime—campers will practice important interpersonal skills like communication, problem solving and teamwork.