YMCA Camp Jackson
Base Camps (age 7 - 12)
YMCA Camp Jackson is a place for establishing friendships that last a lifetime, having fun in one of Colorado’s most beautiful outdoor settings and sharing the fellowship that enhances social and outdoor skills. Mornings are spent focusing on camper selected “Speciality” areas and learning new skills during choice time. The afternoons are spent with cabin groups trying new activities and experiencing the great outdoors.
Base Camp - This one week program is our most popular program at Camp Jackson, it is a great introduction to our camp community.
Extended Base Camp - If you are 10 to 12 you can register for our two week extended base camp program. This program contains all the same activities as regular base camp. The extra week lets campers develop deeper friendships.
Hold Overs - If you don’t want to go home in between weeks at camp then register for a holdover weekend and stay for two weeks without going home.
Specialty Areas
When registering for camp, each camper needs to select a specialty area of their choice. Every morning campers will participate in their specialty area. During the afternoon campers will have the opportunity to try new activities including at least two horseback rides. Specialty options are:
Mountain Sports - Campers spend time at the lake canoeing, rock climbing at Crockett Falls, orienteering and learning survival skills. This is the ultimate specialty area for outdoor enthusiasts.
Horsemanship - Campers learn Western Riding techniques through a variety of games and patterns. Participants then practice some of the basic gymkhana events. This is interspersed with trail rides through our scenic property.
Eco Challenge - Experience the great outdoors first hand at 8000 feet! Go on hikes discovering forests, creeks and meadows. Make amazing nature art with different projects each week. You’ll work on our vegetable garden and with our camp animals. We also learn about recycling and compost - you might even see some worms!
Shooting Sports - This area includes archery, riflery and slingshots. It starts with safety and basic techniques, then progresses to advanced techniques and shooting competitions.
Dear Mom...
I'm having a great time at camp. On Wednesday we went camping in the forest, we cooked s'mores over a fire and sang songs until we fell asleep. Tommorow I will learn how to ride a horse - I'm so excited. Thanks for sending me to camp.
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