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Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3)

Golden · $698/week

The Colorado Mountain Club's Jr. Mountain Explorers camp offers day adventures for grades 1-3, focusing on outdoor skills, nature exploration, and teamwork i...

▌ Editor's read The Colorado Mountain Club's Jr. Mountain Explorers camp is a day program for children in grades 1-3, focusing on outdoor adventure and education. The website, cmc.org, loads successfully and details the camp's activities, which include hiking, nature exploration, and developing outdoor skills. The Colorado Mountain Club is a non-profit organization, founded in 1912, with a mission to educate and inspire people to enjoy and protect the Rocky Mountains. While the specific camp is not listed on the ACA directory, the organization states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in Wilderness First Aid or higher. Google reviews for the Colorado Mountain Club generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the knowledgeable guides and well-organized trips. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @coloradomountainclub and a Facebook page @ColoradoMountainClub, showcasing various outdoor activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. adventure content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4441 Salvia St, Golden, CO 80403, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $648/week for CMC members, $698/week for non-members.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3)

What ages does Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) accept?
Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) is open to children ages 6–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) cost?
Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) publishes $698/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3)'s hours?
Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3)?
Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) provide lunch?
Colorado Mountain Club – Jr. Mountain Explorers (Grades 1-3) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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