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Colorado Rockies – Intro to Adventure

Learn to camp and adventure in one of the most iconic outdoor destinations – the Colorado Rockies.  Return home with new friends and a love for adventuring outdoors.

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Colorado Rockies

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About This Course

Activity

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Setting & Location

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  • The image shows a simple, cartoon-style drawing of two mountains. The mountains are depicted with triangular shapes and jagged peaks, suggesting a rugged terrain. Dashed lines adorn the sides of the mountains, possibly representing snow or rocky textures. The drawing is done in a single color, giving it a minimalist and somewhat childlike appearance. The overall impression is one of a basic, almost iconic representation of mountains. Mountains
  • airplane Course Start Location: Denver
  • airplane Course End Location: Denver

Students Can Earn

  • College Credit

Session Details

2 sessions are available for this course

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What You’ll Learn

On Outward Bound courses designed for middle schoolers, students do exciting things with new friends, build confidence, and discover you’re capable of more than you know! You’ll have fun, work on your willpower and crush right-sized challenges – together.

What You'll Do

Spend every day soaking up the Colorado sunshine while learning something new - from hiking to rock climbing. No experience necessary! Each night, you’ll cook dinner outside, sleep under the stars and bond with your crew.

Where You'll Be

Endless mountain views, lush pine forests, meandering creeks, and so many wildflowers!

Why It Matters

You belong here! Outward Bound is a unique place to try new things, make friends, and discover your strengths. Your crew will be there to support you as you navigate challenges and celebrate wins. Have an unforgettable adventure and learn skills that’ll last a lifetime!

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Better Together

What if you learned how to boldly forge meaningful connections while confidently developing your own sense of self?

Educational Approach

One Week Courses for Ages 14-16

Try exciting things and practice new ways of connecting with your group. You’ll take on challenges, weigh healthy risks and work together with your crew to find success. Are you ready for adventure? Let’s go!

Risk and Reward

At a time when it really matters you and your crew will balance taking healthy risks as  you face challenges together. You voice is important to your crew’s success! You’ll own that voice and learn from the perspectives of your crewmates while you navigate towards your goals.

Connection and Care

Your unique personality is valued! You and your crew will practice the communication skills necessary to make everyone feel safe and, cared- for while working together.

Shared Success

This is a great opportunity to learn how your actions and words have an impact on other people. On this adventure, you’ll work through challenges and celebrate wins together.

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Life on Course

Each day will be a chance to have fun and build confidence outdoors. You’ll learn to hike and navigate trails, cook and camp as a crew, and even rope climb – all while enjoying sweeping views of the mountains. As you grow your outdoor skills, you’ll take on more leadership. Among adventure-filled days with lots of laughter and excitement will be time for slowing down to connect with nature and your crewmates.

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Sample Itinerary

Hike, climb rocks, laugh often, sleep under stars, repeat!

Here’s an example of what your course itinerary might look like. The actual plan will depend on permits, weather, group skills, and instructor evaluation.

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5-Day Course

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Day 1 Course Start: Get to know your crewmates and instructors, explore your course area, gather your gear, and get an introduction to camping and cooking outdoors.
Day 2 Ropes Course Activities: Bond with your crew through challenge and fun on our ropes course. These activities help break the ice through camaraderie, teamwork, and laughter.
Day 3 Rock Climbing & Hiking: Hike to an outdoor rock climbing area where you will learn to rope climb and enjoy views of the mountains from high above the treetops.
Day 4 Final Challenge Event: Embark on a group final challenge adventure like attempting to summit Mount Massive.
Day 5 Course-end ceremonies and transportation home.
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I thought I was not going to be able to do anything, from cooking dinner to carrying the backpack. However, as I did the course, I realized I can do much more than I thought…This course gave me many skills and boost of self-confidence.

Student

An amazing course with fun at every turn

Student

THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE.
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