SUMMER OUTDOOR 18/19 (Registration Closed)
Registration Fee: $25.00
CV, MZ, SD, VV, OG, EC, FH, OD, SS and NA | 3-12
Dates
Lunch Required: No
Adventures in Escalante
(Level: 3 HIKERS) 4-8 mile hikes daily, 1500-2000 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. Suitable for those with moderate outdoor experiences. Must have prior camping and hiking experience!
Journey with us to heart of red rock country! Visit Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah to explore world famous slot canyons; some slot canyons can measure less than 3 feet across! Hike to an amazing waterfall in Calf Creek State Park and make a stop where color and beauty prompted a National Geographic photography expedition in Kodachrome State Park - there are 67 monolithic stone spires and sandstone layers that reveal 180 million years of geologic time. This week is gonna rock!
Learn leadership, team building, camping & hiking skills while we practice Leave No Trace techniques! All food & equipment will be provided. A detailed trip itinerary and pack list will be emailed prior to departure.
CLOSED: Arizona Adventures - NE Edition!
(Level: 3 HIKERS) 4-8 mile hikes daily, 1500-2000 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. Suitable for those with moderate outdoor experiences. Must have prior camping and hiking experience!
This week we welcome Amy Orchard, Education Specialist from the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, as we empower ourselves to become leaders for a shared planet! Learn how water usage impacts the flora, fauna & ecology of our region & outdoor survival skills as we prepare for a backpacking trip!
During our travels we will visit Petrified Forest National Park, camp at Homolovi State Park & backpack into magical Canyon de Chelly! Learn about the importance of water from the leaders of the Dine Tribe & discuss their roles in water allocation & protection.
Hands-on research conducted by students as we camp, hike & backpack will give them an awareness of the interdependency of all living things & create a sense of wonder surrounding the ecosystems of the Southwest.
Students must be able to carry at least 20-25lbs on their backs. Food & tents will be provided. A detailed trip itinerary and pack list will be emailed prior to departure.
Exploration Colorado
(Level: 2 HIKERS) 3-8 miles, 1000-1500 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. Suitable for those moderate outdoor experiences. Must have prior camping experience.
This week will explore the Trail of the Ancients, a National Scenic Byway, located in Colorado and Utah! Our route highlights the archaeological and cultural history of southwestern Native American peoples as it traverses the widely diverse geological landscape of the Four Corners region. From our camping home base in Cortez, CO we will hike into the Canyon of the Ancients, tour Chimney Rock National Monument and climb ladders to hidden cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park! To top it off, imagine gazing up at the night sky from ancestral pueblos in Hovenweep National Park like Native Americans would have done 800 years ago! End your summer discovering the diversity of Native Nations and the value of indigenous knowledge!
All food & equipment will be provided. A detailed trip itinerary and pack list will be emailed prior to departure.
OPEN: Gila River Exploration
(Level: 4 HIKERS) 5-10 miles, 1000-1500 ft in elevation change. High physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Hiking boots required. Students will be hiking on and off-trail over uneven terrain. Students may be carrying up to 30lbs of gear in their backpacks while maintaining the pace of the group. Suitable for those with moderate outdoor experiences. Must have prior camping & beginning backpacking experience.
Looking for a WILD backcountry experience with towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna? Come to the Gila River Wilderness where we will enjoy views from the bottom of steep-sided canyons cut by shallow rivers, camp in forests of ponderosa pine, visit caves and hot springs in this truly unique area of New Mexico. Trails are relatively easy, following stream valleys bordered by cliffs and flat-topped mesas. This area beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor! Along the trail we will see Native Mogollon cliff dwellings and ruins!
We will spend time during our trip prepping for the 2-night backpack portion; packing our backpacks and learning the skills you need to survive in the backcountry! Learn to read maps, how to be a good team member and a great leader, safety and emergency procedures and Leave No Trace Principles. Backpacks for use during overnights may be available upon request. A detailed trip itinerary and pack list will be emailed prior to departure.
Mini-Mt. Lemmon Bound
(Level: 1 HIKER) 2-3 mile hikes daily, 500-1500 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for short periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. No flat soled shoes permitted. Suitable for those with beginning outdoor experiences.
This week is for the beginner hiker and outdoor adventurer! Get to know Tucson’s fun summer escape with day hikes on Mt. Lemmon. Be introduced to Leave No Trace techniques, basic survival skills, map reading and plant & animal identification as you become more comfortable with the natural world! Hike different trails each morning and make fire-starters, paracord bracelets and build your own first aid kit each afternoon! Friday lunch will be a campfire cookout complete with Smores’! A pack list will be emailed prior to the start of camp.
Mt. Lemmon Bound
(Level: 2 HIKERS) 3-6 mile hikes daily, 1500-2000 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. No flat soled shoes permitted. Suitable for those with moderate outdoor experiences. Students should have some experience hiking prior to this camp.
Join us for a week of adventure as we escape the Tucson heat & head up to Mt. Lemmon. Hike different trails each day ranging from 3-6 miles on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday with day trips up the mountain. Thursday will be our overnight campout.
Learn outdoor survival skills, knot tying, orienteering & map reading skills, observe wildlife & keep a detailed journal of your discoveries.
Please bring a sack lunch, snacks & a sturdy hiking backpack with the ability to carry at least 2 liters of water each day. A pack list will be emailed prior to the start of camp.
Mt. Lemmon Bound Geocaching
(Level: 2 HIKERS) 3-6 mile hikes daily, 1000-1500 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for shorter periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. No flat soled shoes permitted. Suitable for those with beginning to moderate outdoor experiences.
It’s all about day hikes with a treasure hunting twist! Mt. Lemmon is not just a great place for day hikes, it’s a Geocacher’s dream! Who knew some of the most popular hikes have geocaches hidden along the way? Learn to program, read and navigate with a handheld GPS device so these secret treasures can be yours! We will also learn and practice “Leave No Trace” by Caching-In and Trashing-Out, making sure to leave our mountain cleaner than we found it. A supply list will be emailed prior to the start of camp.
CLOSED: Outdoor Explorers
(Level: 1 HIKER) Suitable for those with beginning outdoor experiences.
Join CS Outdoors for a fantastic introduction to the outdoors and wilderness adventure! Discover the uniqueness of different National Parks and famous adventurers that help protect these amazing spaces. Discuss hiking etiquette, Leave No Trace principles, survival skills, including how to build a shelter and our native desert ecosystem. Observe and enjoy the natural environment as we encounter desert plants and signs of wildlife on our Friday hiking adventure to a local park! This week learn everything you need to know to plan your next big adventure!
Monday – Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Friday meet from 8:00am-12:00pm for our off-campus field trip.
CLOSED: The Great Adventure
(Level: 2 HIKERS) 3-6 miles, 1500-3000 ft in elevation change. Moderate physical exertion sustained for longer periods of time. Supportive soled shoes required. Suitable for those moderate outdoor experiences. Must have prior camping and hiking experience.
Get ready for a great adventure to the amazing world wonder of the Grand Canyon! Discover unique combinations of geologic color & erosional forms that decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles long, 18 miles wide & a mile deep! When we hike under the rim, the Grand Canyon will overwhelm our senses through its immense size and beauty! Our adventure trip will make a stop in the small mountain town of Prescott as we camp lakeside near the Granite Dells, known for its unusual large boulder outcroppings of granite that have eroded into spectacular bumpy rock features!
Learn team building & leadership skills along with geology, biology & history this week! All food & equipment will be provided. A detailed trip itinerary and pack list will be emailed prior to departure.