Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–13 · $1,695/week
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Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)

Leadville · $1,695/week

Girls-only backpacking expedition in the Colorado Rockies for middle schoolers, focusing on wilderness skills and

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a 7-day Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpacking course for 12-13 year olds, running from June 25 to July 2, 2026. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all instructors undergo extensive training, including wilderness first responder certification, and that background checks are conducted. While this specific course doesn't have individual reviews, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with Google reviews for 'Outward Bound USA' showing a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often highlighting transformative experiences and skilled instructors. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Social media handles found on the site are @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook. The site does not list a specific staff-to-camper ratio for this course, nor does it explicitly state ACA accreditation for this specific program or location, though Outward Bound generally adheres to high safety standards.
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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. 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: $3,375

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • 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. $3,375 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School)?
Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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 Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) provide lunch?
Yes — Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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 Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Leadville?
Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (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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