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For 2026, our offerings are for ages 6-9 and 9-12.

Registration closes June 1st!

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We are excited to return this summer with some new updates to our programming:

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We are adding an OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT for the kids on the last day, August 17th. After pickup on the 17th, we will continue the program with participants staying the night. We will set up tents at Oh Be Joyful Campground and offer activities such as stargazing, storytelling, wildlife viewing, fire building, and, of course, s'mores. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Pickup the next morning will be anytime between 8 and 9:30 am. Tents will be provided. Students will need their own sleeping bag and pad (we have some extras upon request). Parents are welcome to join. 

 

Additionally, depending on the number of participants, we wish to offer an older group program. Beau will potentially lead a more science-intensive program on August 19th-22nd, with an optional overnight on the 22nd. Dates could be subject to change depending on interest. If this interests you, please reach out! 

 

9-Week Program Ages 6-9 with Hadley

Mondays (ages 6-9) from 830 am to 3 pm, starting June 15th and ending August 17th (Optional overnight camp on the 17th). The camp will not operate on July 6th.  
 
9 pack (Locals) - $650 per child

Drop in price per day (Locals) - $85 per child

9 pack (Visitors) $700 per child
Drop in price per day (Visitors) - $90 per child

 

Optional overnight August 17th:

9 pack participants - 50$

Drop in participants - 65$

Parents - Free, and we will feed you 

 

August 19th-22nd Program Ages 9-12 with Beau

We hope to offer a science-intensive program from August 19th–22nd, running daily from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with an optional overnight on August 22nd. Dependent on interest. 

 

No drop-ins

4-day package (Locals) - $300 per student

4-day package (Visitors) - $350 per student

Optional overnight August 22nd:

55$ per child

Parents - Free, and we will feed you 

(Please reach out with interest before paying for this option)

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 Registration

Please respond via email or via our website chat with the following information and follow the instructions for payment:

Child Name:

Age:

Allergies/Medical History:

Behavioral Info:

Parent Name or Names:

Parent Contact:

Second Form of Contact:

9 pack: Yes or No

Local (Child attends school in Gunnison Valley):

Drop in: Dates

Financial Aid Need: Yes or No

 

 Payment

(This year, we are not accepting payments on our website)

Please pay by Venmo @Rippleswilderness

Or by cash or check mailed to PO 472, Gunnison CO, 81230. Make checks out to "Ripples Wilderness Program." We have limited space each day, so please reach out early!

 

General Information​

Locations for day programs will change by the week. All programs will remain in Gunnison Valley within 1 mile of the trailheads and are subject to change with weather conditions. We will update families booked with us in advance about where meet-ups and day programs will take place, especially when summer storms roll in. Thanks for trusting us!

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Ripples Wilderness is a registered 501(c3) non-profit. If you are a low-income family, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your children's participation.

 

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