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Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership

Mancos, CO (expeditions in Utah and Colorado) · $1,713/week

Wilderness expeditions for teens focusing on leadership, outdoor skills, and community service in the American

▌ Editor's read Deer Hill Expeditions' Wilderness Leadership program is an overnight adventure camp for teens, operating for over 40 years since its founding by Doug and Beverly Capelin. The program focuses on developing outdoor skills, leadership, and a commitment to service, often involving cultural immersion with Native American communities. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in Wilderness First Aid/Responder. Google reviews for 'Deer Hill Expeditions' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with common themes praising the transformative experiences, dedicated staff, and unique cultural components. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @deerhillexpeditions on Instagram and DeerHillExpeditions on Facebook, both actively showcasing program activities.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 100 Deer Hill Rd, Mancos, CO 81328
  • Phone: 970-533-7405
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, $6850 for 26 days

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership

What ages does Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership accept?
Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership cost?
Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership publishes $1,713/week for the standard session. USD, $6850 for 26 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership's hours?
Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership?
Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership is operated by a private business, with 40 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 Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership provide lunch?
Yes — Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership 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.
Does Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership offer transportation?
Deer Hill Expeditions - Wilderness Leadership provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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