2021 Summer Discovery Adventures

For Campers Entering Grades 6-8

Discovery Adventures are a hybrid of our traditional Discovery Camp and our Expeditions. We adapt our camp spirit for 'on-the-road' adventures while developing outdoor living and leadership skills. We will be base-camping in small groups in exciting locations across Colorado and keeping the adventure alive with challenge hikes, adventure days, and more.

• Dates, Rates, & Description
• Meals
• Our Staff
• What is Base Camping?
• Sample Schedule
• Pick Up and Drop Off Info

What is Base Camping?

Base camping refers to when we are sleeping in an established campground next to or near our van. Base camping allows us to set up tents and a semi-permanent kitchen in one location which serves as a jumping-off point for multiple adventure activities. When we are base camping, we are only carrying with us what we need for a day’s adventure. Base camping often means access to pit toilets or even bathrooms with running potable water. Campers will sleep in tents in small single-gender groups depending on the size of the tent. We will do our best to accommodate tent-mate requests, but we can not guarantee them.

Meals

Campers will eat a hot breakfast and dinner prepared by KSS staff at the campsite. We will typically pack lunches in the morning and enjoy our lunch out on our adventures. We will provide ingredients to meet the needs of any dietary restriction noted in registration paperwork.

Our Staff

All of our Discovery Adventures staff go through comprehensive camp training in order to deliver safe and exceptional programs. All Discovery Adventures, have been background checked, hold a Wilderness First Aid certification at minimum, and have gone through extensive risk management training.

• Monday

  Welcome to Camp

  Drop Off
  Set Up Camp, Group Games
  Welcome to Camp
  Dinner
  Campfire
  Candle Chat Group Discussion, Optional Astronomy
  Lamps Out

• Tuesday

  Earth Trek

  Sunrise Celebration
  Breakfast
  Earth Trek
  Lunch on Trail
  Feet of the Floor Rest Hour and Snack
  Camp Activities
  Dinner
  Big Group Game
  Campfire
  Lamps Out

• Wednesday

  Wilderness Day

  Breakfast
  Preparations
  Adventure
  Lunch on Trail
  Learn Wilderness Skills
  Dinner
  Tent Talks, Candle Chat Group Discussion
  Lamps Out

• Thursday

  Challenge Hikes

  Wake Up, Breakfast, Begin Challenge Hike
  Celebrate Success Group Discussion
  Return to Base Camp
  Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
  Mellow Meadow
  All-Camp Photo!
  Dinner
  Science Investigation
  Campfire
  Lamps Out

• Friday

  Adventure Day

  Breakfast
  Leave for Adventure
  Return to Camp, Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
  Dinner
  Talent Show
  Closing Ceremony, Camper Awards
  Lamps Out

• Saturday

  Closing Celebration

  Breakfast
  Camp Clean Up
  Big Group Game
  Parents Arrive
  Depart

Beads

Campers earn beads for everything they do at camp, this way campers leave with a necklace full of achievements and memories.

Campfire

Our campfires are all about coming together with songs, skits, and s’mores to get campers excited and comfortable on their first night of camp.

Earth Trek

Earth Treks are all about exploring the natural world around us and diving into curriculum through fun experiments and activities.

Challenge Hike

Campers will push themselves outside of their comfort zones on difficult hikes in beautiful locations.

Candle Chat

We close every day at camp around the flame of a candle where we reflect on our days and form a safe community to have powerful conversations.

Talent Shows

Each session campers have the opportunity to show their skills in our end of the week talent show.

Pick Up & Drop Off

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