Wilderness Camps


Wilderness Camp Brochure
Summer Camp General Information
Registration Form
Camper Health and Information Form

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BACKPACKING, ROCK CLIMBING, RAPPELLING, WHITE WATER RAFTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, MOUNTAIN BIKING and KAYAKING are some of the activities for you to experience during Wilderness Camp. If you like outdoor adventure in a spiritual environment, a Rocky Mountain Mennonite Wilderness Camp is just for you. Get ready for the most exciting week of your life!

People of all physical abilities and skill levels are welcome to be in Wilderness Camp as no previous experience or skills are necessary. Rocky Mountain provides all the technical equipment needed. Trips are guided by trained (rock climbing/rappelling, wilderness first aid, etc.) and knowledgeable professionals who want to provide a fun and safe experience.

Wilderness Camps have a capacity of up to 10 campers per week ensuring that a 3:1 camper to counselor ratio is maintained. Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp offers the most affordable wilderness experience of this style anywhere so please register early as camps fill up quickly! Below are descriptions about the variety of Wilderness Camps we offer.

Grades 6 & 7 Wilderness 1

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling, horseback riding, road trip to Great Sand Dunes, Zapata Falls and O'Havre Lakes, and conclude the week with a half-day whitewater rafting trip thorough Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River.

Grades 6 & 7 Wilderness II

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling, horseback riding, four-day backpacking trip to 12,257 ft. Sentinal Point, and conclude the week with a half-day whitewater rafting trip on Brown Canyon.

Grades 8 & 9 Wilderness I

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling, horseback riding, four-day backpacking trip to 14,110 ft. Pike's Peak, and conclude the week with a half-day whitewater rafting trip on Brown Canyon.

Grades 8 & 9 Wilderness II

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling, four-day backpacking trip to Bushnell Lakes, and conclude the week with a full day whitewater rafting trip on Brown's Canyon.

Custom Group Wilderness Trip

$350

Let us take your group of 7-10 people on a personalized Wilderness Camp trip! Youth groups, family groups or friends of any ages welcome. This week will take you to beautiful Hunt's Lake and includes rock climbing and rappelling, along with a whitewater trip on Brown's Canyon Contact camp for more information.

Senior High Wilderness I

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling on Monkey Rock, mountain biking at Rampart Reservoir, two day backpack trip to Shelf Lake, and conclude the week with a full day whitewater rafting trip through the Royal Gorge.

Senior High Wilderness II

$350

Rock climbing & rappelling on Monkey Rock, four day backpack trip through the Lost Creek Wilderness, and conclude the week on inflatable kayaks down the lower portion of Brown's Canyon.


Grade Classifications listed represent the next school year.

Arrival & Departure of campers begins with registration at 3:00 pm on the first day of camp and ends at 9:00 am on the final day of camp.

Health Forms are required for all campers (except Grade 3) by Colorado law. A health from will be sent after registration and deposit are received. Please return the health form to Rocky Mountain no less than two weeks before the beginning of camp.

Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of parents. Transportation is available from Hesston, KS and campers can be met a the airport or bus station in Colorado Springs for a nominal fee. Please contact the camp for more information.

Wilderness Equipment for Wilderness and Peak Wilderness Camps are provided. Campers only need to bring a good sleeping bag and pair of hiking shoes.


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