Winter Camps
JOIN US this WINTER December 2024-january 2025!
Leave your email on our Winter Camps Interest Form to get notified about registration open dates!
Registration Open!
Browse through the selection below to view our winter camps and courses
How to Register
Click here for a step-by-step guide for registration!
Every registrant will need a CMC membership. If you already have a CMC individual membership and wish to sign up a youth participant, you will need to create a separate guest account with a different email. You can also choose to upgrade your individual membership to a family membership to be able to register the youth participant on your account and receive the discount.
If you do not have a membership, you can choose to sign up for a free guest membership or pay for a family membership and receive a discount off of camps, events, and afterschool programs. To register, an adult parent/guardian needs to make an account for themselves with their own birthdate and email. Once the adult has a membership with CMC, they will add a youth to their account and complete a youth information form for the youth participating in the program. Once the youth form is completed, you can register the youth participant.
Forms and Paperwork - There are two health forms that need to be uploaded with the Youth Information Form. These forms are ONLY needed for the overnight Hut Trip. For any other winter day camp you can upload a blank "place holder" document. For our Brainard Hut Trip, these specific health forms must be submitted and approved before the camp. Please reach out to yep@cmc.org with any registration issues or questions.
Winter Camp - Day Expeditions
THIS WINTER, GAIN THE SKILLS TO ADVENTURE OUTSIDE!
GRADES 1-6
Learn what it takes to be a mountaineer and explore the winter ecosystems of Colorado! Join the Colorado Mountain Club Youth Program for one day or multiple days of adventure! We will be rock climbing, ice skating, sledding, snow shoeing, and more! Each day will have a different theme and itinerary. Sign up for one day or multiple days. No previous experience required.
Select the day and camp you would like to register for. If you would like to register for multiple days, you must sign up for each individual day.
Dates/Register:
- Monday - December 23, 2024 (9AM-4PM)
- Thursday - January 2, 2025 (9AM-4PM)
- Friday - January 3, 2025 (9AM-4PM)
- Monday - January 6, 2025 (9AM-4PM)
Cost:
- Family Membership Price/Per Participant - $120/day, Non-Member/Guest Membership Price/per Youth - $130/day
Location:
- Varies. All winter camp programs will depart from the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in Golden, CO. Transportation from the AMC to outdoor program locations provided.
Introduction to Ice Climbing
DON'T WAIT UNTIL SUMMER TO GET OUT,
LEARN HOW TO ICE CLIMB WITH US!
GRADES 6-12
For youth ages 12-18 with previous rock climbing experience, this is the course for you. Learn the basics of ice climbing in this two-day program.
Pre-Requisite:
- Participants must have completed a CMC Youth Program Rock Climbing course previously. If you have rock climbing experience, but have not taken a rock climbing course with us, please reach out to yep@cmc.org.
Dates:
Cost:
- Classroom Lecture + Ice Climbing Field Day - Family Member Price: $289, Non-Member Price: $309
Location:
- The American Mountaineering Center and Camp Alexander in Lake George. All winter camp programs will depart from the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in Golden, CO. Transportation from the AMC to outdoor program locations provided.
Winter Hut Trip
TRAVEL BY SNOWSHOES AND SPEND A NIGHT AT THE CMC HUT!
GRADES 6-8
Explore the snowy trails of Brainard Lake on snowshoes and make your way to the CMC Hut for an epic overnight under the stars! This camp is for all levels.
Dates:
Cost:
- Members - $425, Non-Members - $465, cost includes lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast-dinner on day 2, breakfast and lunch on day 3, transportation to Brainard Lake Recreation area, snowshoeing equipment, and hut/lodging fees.
Location:
- Brainard Lake. All winter camp programs will depart from the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in Golden, CO. Transportation from the AMC to outdoor program locations provided.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AT CMC, WE BELIEVE THE OUTDOORS ARE FOR ALL!
- If you need financial assistance for our camps, click here to apply!
- If you would like to set up a payment plan to finance your next adventure, email us at hanahamilton@cmc.org.