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Association Office
316 N. Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
P 719.329.7266
F 719.272.7026
Camp Office
8716 South Y Camp Road
Sedalia, CO 80135
P 303.647.2313
F 303.647.0513
Camp Descriptions
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(1 or 2 weeks) Ages 8–16
Your camper will create their own adventure during the day with supervision from our qualified staff. Evenings are spent playing all camp games, carnivals, overnights, and of course s'mores! 2 week sessions include a weekend stay and allow campers a chance to try even more activities!
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(1 week) Ages 6–8
Start developing your youngest campers' social skills, decision making, and self confidence in our Aspen camp. Specialized, age appropriate programming and a 1-6 staff to camper ratio ensure the best experience possible for our youngest campers!
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(Sunday - Wednesday) Ages 6–8
These shortened versions of the above provide the traditional experience in a half-week setting to help accommodate busy schedules, budgets and first time campers. Enjoy the camp atmosphere, dabble in traditional camp offerings and don't hesitate to come back!
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(Sunday - Wednesday) Ages 8–12
Can't get away for a full week? Let your kids experience camp for a few days instead. Trek helps families adapt to busy schedules.
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All Ages
Want an extra couple of days at camp? Add a stay-over weekend to the beginning or end of your session. For your convenience, stay-over weekends are also available to connect two sessions of camp. Stay-overs are included in 2 and 4 week programs.
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(1 week) Ages 11–14
Grand performances await you as campers are introduced to stage techniques through songs, skits, stage makeup, and theatre games. A final performance will be showcased for parents and peers on Friday closing day at 4:30pm.
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(1 week) Ages 11–14
Join a professional artist for a full week of design and exploration. Try out different mediums such as sketch, acrylic and photography. Camp Shady Brook artists will organize and design an art show for parents available for viewing on the final night. Campers will have the opportunity to showcase their work in late Fall 2012.
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(1 week) Ages 11–14
Got a camper who loves to fish or wants to learn? Campers will learn the basics of casting, fly tying, equipment, and which insects to use when! *Your own fly rod is required for this camp.
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(1 week) Ages 15 - 17
Rock & Roll Camp Jr.
(1 week) Ages 12 - 14
Teens will spend the first day at camp learning to work as a team on our ropes course before heading out for an amazing adventure on the Arkansas River Valley! Campers will partake in one day of rock climbing and two days of river rafting on the Arkansas River with Noah's Ark out of Buena Vista.
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(1 week) Ages 15–17
Love the river and want to try something new? Join CSB and a professional rafting company and expand your paddling potential! Spend 2 days in camp working on the basics of kayaking, then venture out to the Arkansas River Valley for 3 days to take on the real thing!
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(1 week) Ages 9–11
Young campers with little to no horse experience will receive an excellent introduction to horseback riding in Horsemasters Jr., campers will spend the mornings learning horse safety, grooming, riding techniques, and participating in trail rides.
Campers registered for Horsemaster programs will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp activities for up to 4 hours each day.
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(1 week) Ages 11–14
For campers with some riding experience, the Horsemasters program will provide an opportunity to develop riding techniques, share stable responsibilities, enjoy a lunch ride up the canyon, and more.
Campers registered for Horsemaster programs will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp activities for up to 4 hours each day.
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(1 week) Ages 13–16
Campers who have experience riding through Horsemasters or elsewhere will have an opportunity to take full responsibility for their horses', stables, tack and grooming. In addition to furthering riding skills, campers will enjoy an overnight pack ride and more!
Campers registered for Horsemaster programs will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp activities for up to 4 hours each day.
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(2 week) Ages 15–17
This 2 week camp offers an opportunity for campers who have previous experience in riding and working around horses. In addition to spending time riding, teens in this program will have an opportunity to take leadership at the stables including learning about equine care, assisting younger campers, and developing leadership skills as they pertain to stable management.
Campers registered for Horsemaster programs will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp activities for up to 4 hours each day.
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(2 weeks) Ages 13–15
Through our ropes course, climbing wall, and group initiatives, (including a two-day campout) campers will learn and develop specific skills that will help them become stronger and more confident leaders. Teens then get to utilize those skills throughout camp by leading activities for younger age groups.
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(4 weeks) Ages 16–17
Participate in a full training program, run an evening activity, lead a camp steward project, and have a great time with friends! Teens will be placed in cabins during their third and fourth weeks of camp to assist as CIT's. They will complete a full evaluation as well as graduation from the program. This program is excellent for teens wishing to work in a camp setting. (Does not guarantee future employment.)
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(Learning Intended for Future Excellence)
(2 weeks) Ages 16–17
This unique program balances camp fun with career development. Teens will learn to think ahead to their professional development in an increasingly competitive world. Professional staff will help teens identify their skill sets and how to articulate them. All campers will develop a resume, go through a mock interview, and have a question answer session with key camp leadership!
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