Family Camp Level Overview

Beginner

Who: Our beginner level camps are designed for families who have never gone camping before and do not have any camping gear. All ages are welcomed!

• Your family will learn the basics of camping!

• Completely guided.

Where: All of our beginner level camps are located at Cal-Wood Education Center.

• Campground on our property for up to 45 people.

• Outhouses, clean water, outdoor kitchen

How long? Two days, one night.

Gear: We provide all of the necessary gear for you and your family to borrow.

• Each family will have one spacious tent (accommodates 6 people) that is already set up for you

• We have quality sleeping bags and sleeping pads for the whole family. 

Food: 3 meals are provided: dinner and s’mores for the first day, and breakfast and lunch for the second day

• We try our very best to accommodate any dietary needs (we gather this information during registration)

• Families are encouraged to help prep/cook during meal times.

• In efforts to promote less waste and plastic use, we ask that families bring their own reusable plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. There will be a wash station set up for you to clean your dishes in between meals. Thank you for helping us be more eco-friendly!

Activities: All activities are guided by our bilingual staff in both Spanish and English. All activity materials are provided by Cal-Wood.

• Hiking

• Fishing

• Archery (for ages 6+)

• Crafts

• Campfire

• Free time to relax

Intermediate

Who: Our intermediate level camps are designed for families who have some camping experience and own or know how to rent some camping gear. All ages are welcomed!

• Your family will begin to use some camping/outdoor skills and gain more independence camping!

• Completely guided.

Where: All of our intermediate level camps are located at Rocky Mountain National Park.

• Cal-Wood will have a large group campsite inside of the park that accommodates 25 people.

• Restrooms and clean water located at the campsite with access to nearby trails.

How long? Two days, one night.

Gear: We will provide some gear for your family to use during the camp. 

• We will have tents and camp stoves available for use. 

• Families are required to bring their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads/air mattress. 

Food: Families are required to bring their own food for the weekend. Suggestion is lunch and dinner for day 1 and breakfast and lunch for day 2.

• Think about packing food that is simple to prepare outside.

• You will need to bring your own pots, pans, cutlery, cutting boards, knives, etc to prepare your meals as well as cleaning materials such as a sponge and dish soap.

Activities: All activities are guided by our bilingual staff in both Spanish and English. We also have programming provided by park rangers.

• Hiking

• Fishing (ages 16+ must have a fishing license)

• Birding

• Campfire

• Free time to relax

• Exploring park visitor centers

• Utilizing the park’s free shuttle

Advanced

Who: Our advanced level camps are designed for families who are experienced campers, and own or can rent all of their own camping gear. All ages are welcomed!

• Your family will be independent and ready to camp on your own!

• Minimal guidance from our team, but we will still be there to support you if needed.

Where: Cal-Wood is always looking for new places for our advanced campers to explore. Usually these camps are going to be a bit further from the city. We have hosted camps in the Woodland Park area and hope to venture to Great Sand Dunes National Park!

• We will usually camp at a state park or national park.

• Campsites are smaller, typically accommodating ~8-10 people depending on the site. 

• Sites will be shared with other families on our trip :)

• Depending on the location, most campsites will have outhouses, campfire pits, picnic tables, and water.

How long? Three days, two nights. 

Gear: Families are required to bring all of their own camping gear. We can provide camp stoves upon request.

Food: Families are required to bring their own food for the weekend. Suggestion is lunch and dinner for day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner for day 2, and breakfast and lunch for day 3.

• Think about packing food that is simple to prepare outside.

• You will need to bring your own pots, pans, cutlery, cutting boards, knives, etc to prepare your meals as well as cleaning materials such as a sponge and dish soap.

Activities: Most activities are led by our bilingual staff in both Spanish and English. Although there will be more free time for your family to enjoy your favorite outdoor recreation as you please. Activities will vary depending on the place we are going to!