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Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5)

Golden · $698/week

Colorado Mountain Club's Mountain Explorers camp offers day adventures for grades 3-5, focusing on outdoor skills, environmental education, and fostering a l...

▌ Editor's read The Colorado Mountain Club's Mountain Explorers camp (Grades 3-5) is a day camp program focusing on outdoor adventure and education. The website, cmc.org, loads successfully and details various summer adventure camps and courses. The Colorado Mountain Club is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1912, indicating over a century of operation in outdoor activities. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in Wilderness First Aid or higher. While not ACA accredited, the organization's long history and commitment to staff training are notable. Google reviews for 'Colorado Mountain Club' show a strong 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with themes praising the knowledgeable guides, diverse outdoor opportunities, and positive experiences. Social media handles include @coloradomountainclub on Instagram and 'ColoradoMountainClub' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given adventure program.

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: 8–10
  • 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. Jun 8-12 session is before spec window.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5)

What ages does Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) accept?
Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) is open to children ages 8–10. 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 – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) cost?
Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) 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 – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5)'s hours?
Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) 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 – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5)?
Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) 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 – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) provide lunch?
Colorado Mountain Club – Mountain Explorers (Grades 3-5) 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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