Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)
Alongside fellow brave and adventurous girls, you’ll hike among alpine lakes and fields of wildflowers.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack course is an overnight program for middle school girls, focusing on backpacking, wilderness skills, and leadership development. The website loads successfully and provides detailed information about the course, including a packing list, curriculum, and safety protocols. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The organization states it conducts background checks on all staff. Outward Bound as a whole has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally reflecting positive experiences regarding personal growth and challenging adventures, though specific reviews for this exact course are not readily available. The organization was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, indicating over 80 years of operation. Social media handles for the broader Outward Bound organization are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–13
Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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. adventure 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 12–13
- Hours: Full Day
- Address: Outward Bound, 51617 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Cost notes: USD
↗ What parents like
- Girls-only environment
- Builds confidence and teamwork
- Stunning Rocky Mountain scenery
↘ Watch for
- Requires physical fitness
- Phone-free experience
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)
- What ages does Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) accept?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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 Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) cost?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) publishes $1,695/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)'s hours?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) accredited?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) provide lunch?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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.
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