Adventure Camp Volunteer (16+) – Summer in the Mountains
Our Mountain Adventure Summer Camps are held at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies. Explore and enjoy the great outdoors with campers aged 9+. Adventure campers experience sleep-away camp, staying in cabins with their counselors and volunteers. Each day is a new adventure, with activities such as swimming, boating, zip lining, tubing, concerts and much more!
Volunteers are an integral part of the team supporting counselors in the care and supervision of campers. You will have the opportunity to build relationships, develop leadership skills and ensure that campers have the best week ever!
Volunteers stay in cabins at Snow Mountain Ranch for the entire week.
Volunteers are required to attend one of our training sessions prior to camp as well as orientation on the Monday that camp begins.
What are Adventure Camp Volunteers Responsible for?
Volunteer duties for Adventure Summer Camp and Weekends include but are not limited to:
- Providing a safe and fun environment for the campers
- Facilitating interaction with and between campers
- Role modeling team behavior and interaction
- Helping prepare meals and clean-up
- Participating in recreational activities such as swimming, zip line, archery, go-karts, river-rafting and more
What Does an Excellent Adventure Camp Volunteer Look Like?
Adventure Camp is looking for volunteers age 16+ who…
- Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and all of the activities Adam’s Camp offers
- Can be great role models for the campers and their fellow volunteers
- Will be team players always willing to go above and beyond
- Aren’t afraid of hard work and assuming leadership when necessary
- Understand that this will be the greatest week/weekend ever for you, but also the most exhausting.
- Want to be at camp for the campers and experience (and not just the community service hours)
A Sample Day in the Life at Adventure Camp
7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast
Campers eat breakfast in their cabins and prepare for the day before discussing the activity schedule.
9:00 – 10:15 AM Hiking
This interactive experience allows campers to get in touch with nature while taking in all of the sights and sounds of the outdoors, which ends with beautiful waterfalls for photo opportunities.
10:30 – 12:00 PM Lake Fun
After donning proper safety attire and attending a short safety brief, campers board rafts, canoes and other stable flotation devices and paddle around Grand Lake.
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch
This lunch is a true picnic! Campers gather at tables outside, under cover, and get their nourishment as they prepare for the second half of the day.
1:45 – 2:45 PM Go Karting
This tandem ride with staff is full of twists, turns and so many laughs as campers ride on a track made for go-karts.
3:00 – 4:00 PM Shopping
The town of Grand Lake, CO provides many shops for campers to buy trinkets and keepsakes, while they learn to budget in their scoop of ice cream.
5:00 – 6:00 PM Dinner
Once the campers arrive back at the YMCA of the Rockies, they meet together for a well deserved supper.
6:30 – 8:00 PM Concert
After dinner, campers attend a concert, put on for the public in Winter Park, where they can express themselves through song and dance.
Adventure Camp Summer Camp Dates
| Dates | Location | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| June 12-17, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO | Applications will open in January 2022! |
| June 19-24, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO | |
| June 26-July 1, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO | |
| July 10-15, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO | |
| July 17-22, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO | |
| July 31-August 5, 2022 | Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO |
Adventure Camp Volunteer (16+) – Weekend and Road Trips
Like mountain camp, weekend and road trips are opportunities for campers to enjoy each other and learn life skills while exploring areas throughout the region…camping in Moab, downtown Denver with a Rockies game, Manitou Springs and other exciting destinations. Volunteers join the group to support counselors in the care, safety and joy of the campers.
Volunteers stay in hotels/cabins/campgrounds with campers and staff for the entire weekend.
Training will occur prior to the activity.
A Sample Day in the Life of Adventure Road Trips and Weekends
7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast
Campers eat breakfast in their cabins and prepare for the day before discussing the activity schedule.
9:00 – 11:00 AM Group Activities
Campers engage in team-building activities, learning new skills that they will find useful as they embark on the trip excursions.
11:15 – 12:15 PM Arts and Crafts
Campers make creations based around the theme of the trip. They can take these items home to present to parents and caregivers as a special “thank you” for a great new experience.
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch
In the Master Cabin, campers gather and feast in preparation for the main event.
2:00 – 5:30 PM Tours and Adventures
Whether touring majestic MOAB, hiking through Yellowstone, or hopping on the mountainous Sand Dunes, your camper will experience a true adventure!
5:00 – 6:30 PM Dinner
Once the campers arrive back at the cabin, food will be hot and ready to eat.
7:00 – 9:00 PM Dance
Campers come together to dance the night away while listening to clean hits and enjoying social interaction with friends!
Adventure Road Trip and Weekend Dates
| Dates | Campers |
| TBD | |
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