Core Senior Programs
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Ages: 12 – 14
Weeks Available: All
Activities: Swimming, Tie Dye, Boating, Indigenous Education, Archery, Hatchet Throwing, Disc Golf, Low Ropes, Gaga Ball, Camp Games, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, Area 8
Adventure Camp has everything that our parks have to offer packed into one action-packed week. Campers build leadership and teamwork skills as they explore Kelso, Mountsberg, and Crawford Lake. Climb, hike, boat, you name it, campers will do it!
Senior Education Programs
Survivalist Camp
Ages: 12 – 14
Weeks Available: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Activities: Swimming, Tie Dye, Boating, Indigenous Education, Archery, Disc Golf, Low Ropes, Gaga Ball, Camp Games, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Mountsberg, Area 8
Nestled in pristine wilderness, this camp stream is a haven for budding outdoors enthusiasts. With a focus on outdoor education, environmentalism, and conservation, it helps campers fosters a deep connection with nature. Through hands-on activities, campers develop essential outdoor skills, instilling a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship.
Eco-Warriors Camp
Ages: 12 – 14
Weeks Available: 2
Activities: Invasive Species Removal, Tree Planting, Species Identification, Climate Monitoring, Boating, Swimming, Tie Dye, Camp Games, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake
Train your mind and body to protect our planet! Eco-Warriors Camp is for the budding environmentalists and nature lovers who want to make a difference for the environment. Campers will learn about climate change and actions they can take to make their lives more eco-friendly while getting active outside!
Senior Recreation Programs
Olympian Camp
Ages: 12 – 14
Weeks Available: All
Activities: Swimming, Tie Dye, Boating, Archery, Hatchet Throwing, Disc Golf, Low Ropes, Gaga Ball, Camp Games, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, Area 8
Olympian Camp beckons those who relish climbing, athletics, and waterfront fun. Campers will dive into a world of excitement with swimming, boating, rock climbing, and more. Kids who love climbing, athletics and water, this is their ultimate outdoor playground to enjoy a mix of all of them.
Construction Camp
Ages: 12-14
Weeks Available: All
Activities: Individual Building Projects, Group Building Projects, Tool Demonstrations, Safety Presentations, Swimming, Low Ropes, Boating, Tie Dye, Camp Games, and More
Parks Visited: Area 8, Kelso
Plan your project, find the tools you need, and build something to take home with you – all with the guidance and instruction of our skilled staff. Campers will learn how to work smart and safely. Take home projects included tool boxes, bird houses and bee houses.
Mountain Bike Camp
Ages: 9-14
Weeks Available: All
Activities: Mountain Biking, Swimming, Tie Dye, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Area 8
Our wildly popular Bike Camp is the perfect way to learn or hone campers’ mountain biking skills. This camp is led by our certified instructors who will guide campers to improve their biking.
Mountain Bike Camp – Trail Stewards
Ages: 12-15
Weeks Available: All
Activities: Mountain Biking, Swimming, Tie Dye, and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Area 8
This camp is perfect for any camper who would be considered “Intermediate” in our mountain bike ability level assessment. Campers who live for mountain biking and everything that goes with it will love this camp. Campers will have the unique experience of not only riding the Kelso trails, but also building and shaping them. Yes, campers will get to be among the first to ride through the newly built trails!
Note: This camp involves raking, tree trimming, shoveling, clearing trails, and moving equipment – all in the name of creating a better mountain biking experience.
MTB Rider Level Assessment
Beginner – I am comfortable on a bike. I have ridden on the road, sidewalk and some gravel/dirt paths. Nothing with rocks, roots, steep sections or tight trees. Limited time riding uphill’s and downhills. Wanting to get comfortable riding my bike in the forest, and learn skills to assist. (Green Circle)
Intermediate – I have ridden my bike off-road and in the forest. I can ride over and around rocks and roots. I make it up long climbs most of the time. Wanting to increase control over my bike on all types of terrain. (Blue Square)
Advanced – I can maneuver up, down, around and through rock and root filled sections of trail. I enjoy the downhill sections and can make it back up afterwards. Looking to develop the skills to ride into all unknown trail situations and be able to comfortably ride through to the other side. (Black Diamond)
Expert – I can find the most efficient path through technical sections of trail. Steeps, fast sections, and slow sections are all things I can manage on my rides. Looking to increase my speed on trail and ensure I can ride everything. (Double Black Diamond)
Disc Golf Camp
Ages: 9-14
Weeks Available: 3, 7
Activities: Disc Golf Clinic, Disc Golf Rounds, Swimming, Tie Dye, Archery, Camp Games and More
Parks Visited: Kelso, Area 8
Campers will master drives, perfect putts, and strategize on our 9-hole course. Campers will also get the opportunity to learn from a seasoned pro! Amidst Kelso’s scenic surrounding, campers will enjoy other timeless camp activities like archery, swimming, and more.