Granite Mountain Guides' Outdoor Adventure Camp is a five-day, hands-on skills program designed to help kids ages 6–14 build real confidence in the outdoors. Campers learn how to plan and pack for an adventure, navigate using maps and landmarks, respond to basic first aid situations, and practice Leave No Trace principles, all in the natural setting of Prescott, Arizona. The week culminates in a guided hike and introductory rock climbing experience in the iconic Granite Dells.

This isn't just summer camp. It's where kids learn the skills to explore Arizona safely and confidently.

TWO-CAMP SECTIONS:
Two Age Groups. One Great Week.

Explorers Camp | Ages 6–10 July 6–10, 2025 (8am-3:30pm daily)
Built for younger adventurers, Explorers Camp emphasizes games, visual learning, and simple hands-on skills. Campers work through the same core themes as our older group: packing, navigation, first aid, and Leave No Trace principles, with activities and challenges sized just right for their age. The week wraps up with a guided hike and intro climbing experience in the Granite Dells.

Adventurers Camp | Ages 11–14 July 20–24, 2025 (8am-3:30pm daily)
Adventurers Camp is designed for older kids who are ready to take on real responsibility outdoors. Campers rotate through leadership roles each day: navigator, safety officer, gear manager and tackle scenario-based decision making alongside more advanced skill work including compass navigation, basic wilderness first aid patient assessment, and climbing concepts. The week finishes with a full Adventure Day in the Granite Dells.

WHAT CAMPERS LEARN:
What Your Camper Will Learn
  • Day 1 Planning & Packing: The 10 Essentials, weather awareness, water planning in the desert, and how to pack a backpack efficiently for any adventure.
  • Day 2 Navigation: Map basics, reading topography, compass fundamentals, landmark identification, and a full orienteering course.
  • Day 3  Basic Wilderness First Aid: Patient assessment basics, treating cuts, scrapes, sprains, blisters, dehydration, heat illness, and a mock rescue scenario.
  • Day 4 Leave No Trace Principles: The 7 LNT principles, hands-on trail stewardship, and a real conservation project in the field.
  • Day 5 Adventure Day: A guided hike to the Granite Dells followed by a rock climbing experience with AMGA-certified guides. Every camper earns their Junior Outdoor Adventurer Certificate.

DETAILS:

Group Size Max 12 campers per camp
Ratio 1 instructor : 4 campers
Hours Drop-off 7:45–8:00 AM · Pick-up 3:30 PM
Location Prescott, AZ (daily locations in welcome packet)

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS:

INCLUSIONS
  • All instruction from qualified guides and community experts
  • Rock climbing gear on Adventure Day (harness, helmet, shoes)
  • AMGA-certified guide supervision on climbing day
  • Junior Outdoor Adventurer Certificate
  • Camp field notebook
  • Transportation between camp locations
  • Extra water on hand
EXCLUSIONS
  • Transportation to drop off locations in Prescott, AZ
  • Lunch and snacks (campers bring their own daily)
  • Personal clothing and footwear
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WE ACCEPT ESA FOR PAYMENT. 

If paying with ESA use code PAYBYESA2026 at checkout.
You'll pay 1% non-refundable payment to book course and receive an ESA unpaid invoice to your provided email address to submit to Classwallet. 

Alternatively, pay in full today and email to request a paid invoice to submit for reimbursement.
If you need anything prior to your course, visit our friends at The Hike Shack located at 104 N Montezuma Street in Prescott!