NATIONAL PARKS. ADVENTURE IN CALIFORNIA.
This exciting program is for participants ages 14-17 and combines exploration of outstanding natural areas of the Southwest with a trip to the Pacific Ocean and YMCA Camp Surf.
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ITINERARY:
Sunday: Campers arrive; ice breakers; ROWDIE campfire!
Monday: Leave No Trace; Leave for first campsite off CCO at Colorado River State Park*
Tuesday-Wednesday: Drive to Zion National Park and camp for 2 nights*
Thursday: Drive to YMCA Camp Surf in San Diego, CA
Friday-Saturday: At YMCA Camp Surf
Sunday: Leave YMCA Camp Surf; drive to and camp at Joshua Tree National Park*
Monday-Thursday: Driving and camping in CA, AZ, UT.
Parks that may be visited*: Grand Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park.
Friday: Return to CCO; Camp Dance!
Saturday: Campers Leave. See you next year!
*There may be changes in the specific parks visited depending on campsite availability, daily driving distance, and other factors.
Weekend camp IS AVAILABLE for campers participating in a program directly AFTER Trekker Surf and Turf
Interested? Have more questions? Contact the office at chiefouray@ymcarockies.org or call 970-887-2648.
Mission: YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Our goal is to offer challenging experiences to build leaders through life-long skill development in a safe, imaginative, natural setting. We instill confidence through independence and interpersonal skills. We challenge our campers to discover their true selves.
CARING | HONESTY | RESPECT | RESPONSIBILITY | FAITH