An Intergenerational Family Camping Experience Gave Young Leaders the Chance to Share their Skills, Connect with their Families, and Grow Together Written by Sara Grillo, CAP Instructor & Events Coordinator. After spending the past few weeks learning how to camp, leading a backyard overnight for younger kids, and putting their new outdoor skills into action,… Read more »
Students from Horizons at Colorado Academy Put Teamwork into Action through Games, Camping, Archery, and Secret-Buddy Challenges. Written by Harmony Esqueda, Angevine Middle School CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator. Horizons at Colorado Academy students were well prepared and excited for another summer adventure that would include archery, games, camping, and teamwork. Before we hopped… Read more »
At Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Students Enjoyed Fishing, Stargazing, Adapting to Changing Weather, and Being “Unplugged” While Overnight Camping Written by CI CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. Longmont Youth Center (LYC) students eagerly arrived the morning of our camping trip. We circled up for some icebreaker games and everyone kissed their… Read more »
After Building New Outdoor Skills, Teens Put Youth Leadership into Action by Planning and Leading a Backyard Overnight to Inspire the Next Generation of Campers Recently, our Casa de la Esperanza teens spent two days putting their newly developed camping skills to the test. They paddled across a windy lake, cooked meals from scratch, slept… Read more »
The Casa Teen Outdoor Leadership Experience Helped Participants Build Confidence, Strengthen Friendships, and Prepare to Mentor the Next Generation of Campers For the past few days, our group of Casa de la Esperanza teens has been getting ready for our camping adventure. We spent our time getting to know each other even better (no small… Read more »
Students Discovered Joy in Simple Adventures, Creative Campsites, and Unforgettable Moments Together at Camp Patiya. Written by CI Field Instructor Hailey Schmidt. In late April, Angevine Middle School CAP class embarked on an adventurous and joy-filled overnight trip to Camp Patiya outside of Boulder. We started our day by fishing at Lake Waneka and caught… Read more »
The Peak to Peak Charter School Group Dubbed the “Big Blue Booty Bears” Enjoyed Some Backcountry Magic: An Adventure Full of Teamwork, Silly Skits, and Unexpected Moments. Written by Erin Angel, CI Senior Instructor, Changemakers & Alumni Coordinator. The Big Blue Booty Bears group from Peak to Peak Charter School set off toward Big Dominguez… Read more »
Canyon Backpacking with the “Collard Greens” Group: Fishing, Fire-Building & Rockfruit Discoveries in Dominguez Canyon Written by CI Field Instructor Shawn Heyland. The Collard Greens group from Peak to Peak Charter School set out on our canyon backpacking adventure on Wednesday afternoon from the Dominguez Canyon Trailhead. Our designated route would take us from the… Read more »
The “Purple Elephant” Crew Navigated Tricky Routes, Found Perfect Canyon Campsites, and Mastered the Bear Hang on their Backpacking Trip Written by Maeve O’Meara, CI Director of Operations & People. The Peak to Peak Charter School group who called themselves the Purple Elephants set out from the trailhead on Wednesday afternoon with a clear mission:… Read more »
The Taylor Mountain Trip Provided the Reminder that Sometimes All You Need is a Forest, a Fire, and Friends. Written by Erin Angel, Senior Instructor, Changemakers & Alumni Coordinator. The Changemakers kicked off their fall backpacking trip to Taylor Mountain with a little unexpected mystery. On the hike to our campsite, we were checking out… Read more »
