About the Course
Wilderness Summer Camp Adventure
Friday - Sunday | Florissant, CO
About the Adventure
Ready for an epic weekend wilderness experience? This incredible 3-day, 2-night summer camp adventure in Florissant, Colorado is the perfect getaway for campers and parents alike! While your adventurer masters wilderness survival skills, navigation, rock climbing, and camping techniques, you'll enjoy a well-deserved weekend break. We'll immerse campers in authentic backcountry camping, teach essential outdoor skills, and create unforgettable memories through hiking, rock climbing, primitive skills, and land navigation challenges.
Parent Quick-View Itinerary
Friday - Arrival & Camp Setup
8:30 AM - Drop-off at Sloan's Lake, Denver
9:00 AM - Departure for Florissant, CO
11:30 AM - Arrival and lunch
Afternoon - Hike to campsite, camp setup, climbing introduction
Evening - Map and compass basics, nature exploration, wilderness skills training
Saturday - Rock Climbing Adventure
Morning - Breakfast and preparation for climbing day
9:30 AM - Hike to climbing sites near Lake George
Full Day - Rock climbing instruction and practice
Evening - Return to camp, navigation training, wilderness skills, dinner
Sunday - Navigation Challenge & Departure
Morning - Breakfast and camp breakdown
10:00 AM - Team navigation challenge
12:30 PM - Depart Florissant for Denver
3:00 PM - Pick-up at Sloan's Lake, Denver
What Makes This Adventure Special:
Perfect Summer Weekend - Friday through Sunday camp that gives parents a relaxing weekend off
Authentic Wilderness Camping - Two nights of camping in Colorado's beautiful Florissant area
Rock Climbing Adventure - Full day climbing experience near Lake George, CO
Essential Wilderness Skills - Master fire starting, shelter building, camp craft, and survival techniques
Navigation Mastery - Comprehensive map and compass training with team navigation challenge
Character Building - Develop resilience, self-reliance, and leadership through authentic outdoor challenges
Leave No Trace Education - Learn to explore wilderness responsibly and protect natural environments
Team Building - Build lasting friendships through shared adventures and wilderness challenges
This adventure creates confident outdoor enthusiasts who understand wilderness skills, teamwork, and environmental stewardship!
Adventure Highlights:
Backcountry camping in pristine Florissant, Colorado wilderness
Full day of rock climbing instruction near Lake George
Hands-on wilderness survival skills and primitive techniques
Comprehensive land navigation training and team challenge
Camp craft including fire building, cooking, and camp setup
Hiking and nature exploration in diverse Colorado terrain
Expert wilderness instruction and 24/7 supervision
Camp Details:
Drop-off: Friday 8:30 AM at Sloan's Lake, Denver
Pick-up: Sunday 3:00 PM at Sloan's Lake, Denver
Location: Florissant, CO (camping base) with day trip to Lake George for rock climbing
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights of wilderness immersion
What We Provide:
Tents and all camping equipment
Cooking stoves and cooking utensils
Rock climbing gear and safety equipment
Bushcraft knives and protective knife gloves
All group safety and navigation equipment
All meals from Friday lunch through Sunday lunch
Building Wilderness Confidence: This immersive weekend experience is specifically designed to build deep confidence in wilderness settings while developing essential outdoor skills. Through progressive challenges and hands-on learning, students discover their capability to thrive in outdoor environments while building trust and teamwork with their peers.
Skills Students Will Master:
Wilderness camping and camp craft techniques
Rock climbing fundamentals and safety systems
Fire starting and primitive survival skills
Map and compass navigation and land navigation
Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship
Team communication and leadership skills
Self-reliance and problem-solving in outdoor settings
Weather awareness and wilderness safety protocols
Summer
May 29-31
June 12-14
June 26-18
July 17-19
July 31-August 2
August 14-16
August 28-30
Your Instructor
Andy
Andy is the founder of XP Adventure and a seasoned outdoor professional dedicated to making adventure accessible to all through comprehensive skill-building education. With extensive guiding experience across activities from Alaskan ice climbing to Colorado backpacking, he empowers students to develop the foundational skills needed to confidently pursue their outdoor passions independently.
