Youth Camps
our mission
Connect with nature, build friendships, and have a blast
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Programs Available
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Camp GARNA
Rising 5th-8th graders
NEW Summer Friday Program for Middle Schoolers! (Incoming 5th-8th Grade) Camp will run from 9am-3pm every other Friday, and include LNT Principles, outdoor adventures, service projects and outdoor leadership skills.
$65/day (10% discount for all 5)
Full & Partial Scholarships Available.
Program will start May 31 and meet every other Friday, with a capstone overnight camping trip on August 9 at Ramble Camp near the Sand Dunes!
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Stream Explorers
Fishing program with Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Rising 5th-8th graders
4-Day program where students learn stream ecology and fly fishing skills. FREE
Buena Vista Dates
July 22, 23, 29, 30
Salida Dates
Aug 23, 30, Sept 6, 13
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Nature Camps
Ages: 5 – 10 years old
Days: 9am-4pm, M-Th
Cost: $240
Each day we will visit different public lands locations to diversify our learning environment and introduce kids to different natural areas in our valley!
Scholarships are available – contact Cat at programs@garna.org for the application. Spanish support is also available.
*GARNA Family Memberships get priority registration and early bird discount.*
Buena Vista
2024 Dates
Session 1: June 10-13
Session 2: June 24-27
Session 3: July 15-18
SOLD OUT – Email youth@garna.org to join the waiting list
Salida
2024 Dates
Session 1: June 3-6
Session 2: June 17-20
Session 3: July 8-11
SOLD OUT – Email youth@garna.org to join the waiting list
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