Option 1: Future Mountaineer Pathfinders Camp - 6 days, 5 nights
Session 2 (June 11-16), Session 4 (June 25-30), Session 8 (July 23-28)
If your camper is looking to become one with the outdoors and develop their independence, Future Mountaineer Pathfinders Camp will really light their campfire. Campers learn the foundations of backpacking and survival skills through activities, such as
shelter-building, plant identification and hiking, and cooking over backpacking stoves or a campfire. On top of our classic sleepaway camp experiences — think swimming and tie-dying, s’mores and color wars — this camp is perfect
for fledgling adventurers who are looking to develop outdoors skills, like top-roping skills at the crag (no prior climbing experience required). Weather permitting, Pathfinders will have the chance to sleep under the stars for two nights on basecamp.
This program prepares campers for YMCA Camp Santa Maria’s backcountry programs and gives them tools, mentors and experiences to foster resilience, confidence and lifelong friendships. Campers will also revel in camp traditions, including Breakfast
of Champions, opening and closing campfires and a bead ceremony.
Sample Daily Schedule
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