What ages does Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) accept?

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is open to children ages 12–13. 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 Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) cost?

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) publishes $1,095/week for the standard session. $2,000 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)?

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) 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 Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) provide lunch?

Yes — Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Leadville?

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is one of 13 outdoors/nature camps in Leadville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–13

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)

Leadville · $1,095/week

An introductory wilderness adventure in the Colorado Rockies for middle schoolers, focusing on basic outdoor skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an Outward Bound 'Intro to Adventure' course in the Colorado Rockies for 12-13 year olds. This is an overnight wilderness program focused on backpacking and rock climbing. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. While the specific course isn't individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as a larger organization is well-regarded for its safety protocols and staff training, including background checks for all staff as mentioned on their website. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences and skilled instructors. Social media handles found are @outwardbound for Instagram and OutwardBound for Facebook. The website does not specify a staff-to-participant ratio for this particular course, nor does it list a founder's name or years of operation for this specific program.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 12–13

Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

Category: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 12–13
Address: Outward Bound, 51617 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 866-467-7651
Cost notes: $2,000

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)

What ages does Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) accept?: Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is open to children ages 12–13. 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 Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) cost?: Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) publishes $1,095/week for the standard session. $2,000 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)?: Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) 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 Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) provide lunch?: Yes — Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Leadville?: Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is one of 13 outdoors/nature camps in Leadville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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