SOAR - CO Alpine Quest
An alpine adventure-based summer camp in Colorado for youth with ADHD and learning differences.
▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp site, specifically detailing their programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. SOAR is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Don Moss, and is a non-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The Colorado Alpine Quest is an overnight program for boys aged 11-18. Google reviews for SOAR generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the positive impact on campers' confidence and social skills. Social media handles include @soarnc on Instagram and 'soarnc' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
SOAR - CO Alpine Quest 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 specialty, 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
- Phone: (828) 456-3435
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $4950 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 6 to Jul 15.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jul 6 – 15, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,950
↗ What parents like
- Alpine environment
- Focus on ADHD/LD
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about SOAR - CO Alpine Quest
- What ages does SOAR - CO Alpine Quest accept?
- SOAR - CO Alpine Quest is open to children ages 13–17. 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 SOAR - CO Alpine Quest cost?
- SOAR - CO Alpine Quest publishes $3,465/week for the standard session. That sits 40% above the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $4950 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOAR - CO Alpine Quest's hours?
- SOAR - CO Alpine Quest 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.
- Is SOAR - CO Alpine Quest accredited?
- Yes — SOAR - CO Alpine Quest is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 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 SOAR - CO Alpine Quest?
- SOAR - CO Alpine Quest is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 SOAR - CO Alpine Quest provide lunch?
- Yes — SOAR - CO Alpine Quest 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 SOAR - CO Alpine Quest compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
- SOAR - CO Alpine Quest is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois 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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