Intro to Backpacking 5-Day
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Intro to Backpacking 5-Day
Summit County
Dates
July 6-10
Duration
5 Days
Grades
5th-7th
Rate
$1,419
Backpacking
Paddleboarding
Science Theme
Flora and Fauna
Explore the mountains of Summit County on a five-day Intro to Backpacking adventure designed for beginners. Campers will head into the White River National Forest for an overnight backpacking experience and practice essential outdoor skills including tent setup, meal preparation, water filtration, and backcountry hygiene. Along the way, they’ll learn about Colorado’s mountain flora and fauna while building confidence and the skills needed for future backcountry adventures.
| Day 1 | Arrive at Campsite |
| Days 2-4 | Backpacking in White River National Forest |
| Day 4 | Stand-up Paddle Boarding |
| Day 5 | 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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