Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)
An introductory wilderness adventure in the Colorado Rockies for middle schoolers, focusing on basic outdoor skills.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully and details the 'Colorado Rockies – Intro to Adventure' course for 12-13 year olds. Outward Bound USA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2025. The organization explicitly states that all staff undergo criminal background checks. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization, founded in 1962, making it over 60 years old. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition focusing on backpacking and rock climbing. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not available, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives high ratings, with many reviews praising the transformative nature of their programs and the professionalism of their instructors. Social media handles @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook are linked from the site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 12–13
- Address: Outward Bound, 51617 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,000 for a 5-day course.
↗ What parents like
- Beginner-friendly outdoor skills
- Builds confidence and teamwork
- Beautiful mountain scenery
↘ Watch for
- Short duration
- No specific dates listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- 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 for a 5-day course. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) accredited?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School)?
- Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. 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?
- Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) 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.
- 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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