Holy Cross Wilderness 6-Day
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Holy Cross Wilderness 6-Day
Holy Cross Wilderness, Camp Hale, Buena Vista
Dates
August 11-16
Duration
6 Days
Grades
7th-9th
Rate
$1,699
Rock Climbing
Backpacking
Rafting
Elevate your summer with an extraordinary 6-day adventure in the enchanting Holy Cross Wilderness of Colorado this July. With the excitement of climbing in Camp Hale National Monument, a whitewater rafting day on the Arkansas River, coupled with immersive multi-day backpacking trip through the stunning Holy Cross Wilderness, our program not only introduces you to essential outdoor living skills but ensures a safe, enriching, and unforgettable journey.
Day 1 | Arrive at Campsite |
Day 2 | Climbing in Camp Hale Nat’l Monument |
Days 3 – 4 | Backpacking Holy Cross Wilderness |
Day 5 | Rafting day |
Day 6 | Departure Day to KSS |
Schedule subject to change.
Details on Beginning & End of Adventures
First Day: Join us at KSS campus for check-in and a Trip Briefing. We’ll review gear, prepare our packs, and head to our Adventure location, usually an hour or more of travel. Learn activity basics, enjoy dinner, and connect during our Evening Meeting.
Last Day: On the final day after activities are done, we’ll head back to KSS, and have our Pin Ceremony awards for camper achievements.
Leadership Framework
Our Leadership Framework has a foundation of 5 main elements. As students progress through Adventures, they will become familiar with the 5 elements and have opportunities to grow within each. Learn more here.
Admissions Process
We have implemented a more comprehensive admission process to ensure that each participant is placed in a program that is the best fit for that individual. Below are the steps for this process.
See full admissions process here
- Families will enroll in their preferred programs
- Families will receive a confirmation email to show that they have been placed in their intended session.
- Families will receive a form that is required to be completed by the participant via email.
- This form must be completed to ensure enrollment in the program
- Once the form is complete, the family will receive an email to schedule a phone call with a KSS staff member.
- A KSS staff member will call the parent/guardian. In this conversation the family has an opportunity to learn more about the program and for KSS to learn more about the participant and support them on their session(s). This conversation will help ensure that participants are enrolled in the most appropriate programming for the individual.
Important Info
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