Pioneer Adventure Super Summer Camp at KMC

Welcome to the Pioneer Adventure Super Summer Camp at the Kennedy Mountain Campus (P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC)!  Nestled in the heart of Colorado's Roosevelt National Forest, our campus is surrounded by nature's beauty, providing the perfect backdrop for a summer filled with fun and exploration. Camp highlights include diverse activities, expert staff, friendship and team building, educational exploration, and lasting memories. 

Join us at P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC for a summer of laughter, learning, and limitless fun. Discover the magic of the great outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime. Registration opens on January 16th, 2024, for our inaugural summer camp season.

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2024 Summer Sessions

Not Available

July 7 – July 12

Ages: 12 – 14

Registration: NOT AVAILABLE!

July 14 – July 19

Overnight Sunday – Friday

Ages: 12 – 14

Registration: $1650

Sample Camp Schedule

sample schedule also available in parent information guide

For Your First Adventure, you will choose from activities like Team Building on the Low Ropes, tackling our High Ropes Challenge, testing your Archery skills, taking a scenic Hike, learning to Climb Indoors and Outdoors, going on the only existing Via Ferrata on a college campus, discovering new things about Ecology, understanding how to use a Map and Compass, getting Crafty and Artsy with nature, or gaining Survival Skills 101 to begin your journeys into the outdoors with confidence.

Camp Philosophy

Whether it is the first day of camp or the last, a P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC session is a collective, holistic, fulfilling, and growth experience. Campers will explore the natural environment while building skills and friendships that will last a lifetime. Each camp session will feature a variety of different outdoor adventure activities combined with fun interactive events and traditional sleepaway camp experiences that leave a lasting impression.

P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC

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P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC is a weeklong sleep away summer camp for campers ages 12 – 14. Please view each session for the age, and program plan specific details. Sending your child to the P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC for a weeklong residential camp can be highly rewarding and enriching experience with a multitude of benefits such as:

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    Independence and personal growth

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    Social and physical skills

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    Outdoor adventure activities

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    Lifelong friendships

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    Unplugged experience

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    Confidence and self-esteem

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    Unforgettable memories

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    A break from the standard routine

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    A safe and supervised environment

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    A breather for the parents of our campers

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P.A.S.S. Camp at DU

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P.A.S.S. Camp at KMC builds upon the successful traditions of the University of Denver Pioneer Athletic Super Summer Camp (P.A.S.S. Camp). At DU's city campus, P.A.S.S. Camp has been supporting day campers ages 5 – 11 for 28 summers, focusing on sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Beginning our first summer season at the Kennedy Mountain Campus, we have partnered with our Denver-based P.A.S.S. Camp team to ensure safety, fun, adventure, and fulfilling experiences for every child and their families.

The 2024 city campus sessions will take place weekly for twelve weeks between May 28th and August 16th, promising fun-filled days all summer long. This year's sports majors include:

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    Ice skating and hockey

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    Soccer and lacrosse

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    Ultimate frisbee

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    Martial arts and boxing

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    Volleyball and basketball

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    and more!

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What to Know

For Parents

For Campers

About Rates & Registration

Additional Information

KMC Frequently Asked Questions

Packing Lists, Weather, Driving Directions and More

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Ready to Host your Summer Camp at the Kennedy Mountain Campus?

Bring your campers, counselors, and leadership team!
We will supply the meals, facilities, and outdoor activity facilitators.

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