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2026 Registration is Open for our 79th year of Fun!
Bushcraft Program
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WHO
Rising 2nd - 12th Graders
Limited to 10 Campers
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WHEN
BONUS WEEK ONLY
5-day Week: Monday - Friday, August 10 - August 14, 2026
HOW TO GET TO CAMP
Transportation is provided every day between the Ranch and our Bus Stop at Calvary Bible Church, 3245 Kalmia Ave, Boulder, CO. By private vehicle, use these directions to get to the Ranch.
TIMES
Morning Drop-off: 8:00 - 8:15am (Mountain Locals: 9:00am)
Afternoon Pick-up: 4:45 - 5:00pm (Mountain Locals: 4:00pm)
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TUITION
$850 Weekly Tuition for 5-day week
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THE CAMP EXPERIENCE
For the first time, kids are invited to spend a week deepening their connection with nature, their own abilities, and the timeless skills humans have relied on for generations.
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This program is designed to give kids a taste of many foundational skills—from developing nature awareness to archery and crafting useful items by hand. Campers will explore practical skills while building confidence, curiosity, and respect for the natural world.
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The camp is open to children entering 2nd–12th grade. This wide age range is intentional and allows campers to learn one of the most important survival skills of all: how to work together as a community. While many TV shows glamorize surviving alone, the truth is that connection and cooperation are what truly build resilience.
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While survival skills and bushcraft are exciting to learn, this camp emphasizes reverence and appreciation for the natural world and all that it provides for us. ​​
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Throughout the week campers will participate in an array of outdoor bushcraft & survival skill activities. They will also have the opportunity to participate in other camp activities such as archery, horseback riding and an additional group activity decided by the campers.​
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Campers will participate in a micro-tanning experience, where they will learn to prepare and tan a small mouse hide. There will not be any slaughtering of animals during camp; however, previously prepared animal materials may be used for educational crafts.​​​
IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
Before choosing this program for your child, ask yourself the following questions:
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- Does your child show interest in survival skills or learning hands-on skills?
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- Are they ready to learn knife and fire safety in a supervised environment?
- Are they willing to try new things and step outside their comfort zone?
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday – Leatherwork & Nature Awareness
Campers will begin by crafting leather bags or pouches while participating in sensory awareness and nature observation activities.
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Tuesday – Fire, Cordage & Knife Skills
Students will learn friction fire techniques (bow drill and hand drill), discuss flint fire methods, make natural cordage from plants such as grasses or cattails, and practice safe knife use.
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Wednesday – Basketry & Archery
Campers will explore soft-fiber basketry and continue developing their archery skills.
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Thursday – Animal Processing & Shelter Building
Students will tan a mouse hide using a one-day micro-tanning method. Additional archery and shelter building activities will be offered. Campers may choose to participate in an optional overnight outdoors in shelters they build.
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Friday – Skill Practice & Project Completion
Campers will finish projects and practice the skills they learned throughout the week.​​
GROUP LEADER
Bushcraft & Survival Camp is led by Jojo Morrison, who brings over ten years of experience in ancestral skills, survival skills, and bushcraft.
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ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS
When bushcraft campers participate in other activities they will be led by its own specialized instructor or team of instructors who present safe, supervised and progressive instruction in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Instruction and practice are individualized and geared toward the experience and skill level of each child within the different age groups.
TESTIMONIALS
As a career educator, I have been so impressed with the quality of programs offered at Colorado Mountain Ranch. The boys came home full of joy, wonder, music and friendship last summer. I couldn’t have asked for a greater blessing. They are still talking about their amazing experiences with you last year, singing your campfire songs and generally glowing with love for your program. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
- Diana Warmly, Parent