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YESC Colorado Adventure

AUGUST 13-20, 2008 6 days/6 nights:

Trip Fee $990

YESC Member Fee $900*
*must be registered as a YESC member by 4/1/08

Age 13-18 or completion of grades 8-12

 

Experience the thrills of Colorado on this action-packed outdoor adventure which combines scenic mountain day hikes and wildlife exploration set in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park.

Trip Highlights:

  • Daily hikes to the Park’s snow capped peaks and pristine alpine lakes
  • Investigating how climate change is affecting the Park’s ecosystems
  • Conducting wildlife surveys
  • Horseback riding
  • Night campfires
  • Join our experienced naturalists as we trek through one of the crown-jewels of our country’s National Park system – Rocky Mountain National Park! This camp provides the opportunity to experience the unique ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains and bring out your sense of adventure while meeting new friends.

    Lodging will be at a group cabin that sleeps up to 40 at the YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. Activities include daily hikes, wildlife tours, horseback riding, campfires, and service projects.

    YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) is a national service-learning program for teens ready to make a difference in their communities and their environment.

    Contact Brian Raicich for more information and to register: brian.raicich@umly.org or call 610-647-9622, x2404.

     

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