San Juan Mountains Association Youth Camps and Programs
Durango Nature Center, 15 Burnett Court, Durango, CO 81302
About
San Juan Mountains Association Youth Camps and Programs offers Junior Naturalist Field Camps, Adventure Camps, Counselor-in-Training (CIT), School Programs, Preschool Programs, and Teacher Workshops. Junior Naturalist Field Camps are week-long camps for rising 1st through 6th graders, and Adventure Camps are week-long camps for middle and high school students. The School Programs include classroom presentations paired with field trips on public lands in the San Juan Mountains and at the Nature Center, and Preschool Programs can be held in the classroom or schoolyard of a preschool.
Programs
- Junior Naturalist Field Camps — rising 1st – 6th graders · week-long camps
- Adventure Camps — middle and high school students · week-long camps · SJMA is offering one week-long camp based in La Plata country and one week-long camp based in Montezuma County.
- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) — 13 -17 years old (we will also consider mature 12 year olds) · A free program to gain experience while playing outside and connecting kids to the outdoors.
- School Programs — all grade levels, preschool through college · Classroom presentations paired with field trips on public lands in the San Juan Mountains and at the Nature Center.
- Preschool Programs — preschool · Preschool programs can be held in the classroom or schoolyard of your preschool.
- Teacher Workshops — teachers · Workshops offered every summer with local partners, including Forest to Faucets and Project Archeology.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–17 years old
- General schedule: Summer camps are offered during the months of June – August. Teacher workshops are offered every summer.
About the provider
San Juan Mountains Association was founded in 1988. Its mission is to inspire and empower connection to and responsible use of the public lands of Southwest Colorado. The organization promotes the exploration and protection of public lands in Southwest Colorado through stewardship and conservation education for people of all ages. Hands-on science education and social and emotional development are key components of every session offered by SJMA.
Hands-on science education and social and emotional development are key components of every session offered by SJMA.
Last updated September 5, 2026.
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