Deer Hill Expeditions
Summer Address:
Mancos, Colorado, United StatesClick Here for Phone Number
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"I had such an amazing time. I don't think my friends will quite believe me or grasp the immensity of my experience." Baldwin, Little Rock, Arkansas
Inspiring journeys for young adults in the American Southwest and Costa Rica. A mature and experienced staff (average age of 27) lead small groups of 12 students on a series of expeditions into the rugged and beautiful landscapes of the canyons, rivers, and mountains of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and the rain forests, beaches, and rural villages of Costa Rica. Deer Hill's 4:1 student to staff ratio provides personalized attention and instruction during two to four-week long programs which offer a variety of challenge and a progression of skill development. Activities include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, Spanish language study and leadership initiatives. Essential to each group's experience is a service learning project (in most cases applicable to high school credit). Students work on cross-cultural projects with Navajo, Hopi and Zuni people in the Southwest U.S., and homestays in Costa Rica; or conservation projects with the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. Students have the opportunity to learn new life skills, live within another culture, and make deeper connections with their group, the Earth and themselves. Deer Hill is for young people wishing to expand their horizons through the physical and mental challenges of living in the wilderness, and making new friends in a non-competitive atmosphere of respect and fun. Deer Hill has been reviewed and is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
Inspiring journeys for young adults in the American Southwest and Costa Rica. A mature and experienced staff (average age of 27) lead small groups of 12 students on a series of expeditions into the rugged and beautiful landscapes of the canyons, rivers, and mountains of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and the rain forests, beaches, and rural villages of Costa Rica. Deer Hill's 4:1 student to staff ratio provides personalized attention and instruction during two to four-week long programs which offer a variety of challenge and a progression of skill development. Activities include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, Spanish language study and leadership initiatives. Essential to each group's experience is a service learning project (in most cases applicable to high school credit). Students work on cross-cultural projects with Navajo, Hopi and Zuni people in the Southwest U.S., and homestays in Costa Rica; or conservation projects with the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. Students have the opportunity to learn new life skills, live within another culture, and make deeper connections with their group, the Earth and themselves. Deer Hill is for young people wishing to expand their horizons through the physical and mental challenges of living in the wilderness, and making new friends in a non-competitive atmosphere of respect and fun. Deer Hill has been reviewed and is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
Camp Type:
 Travel
Year Established: 1984 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 13 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Douglas and Beverly Capelin Camp Director(s): Jason Kroll Nearest Large City: Durango, Colorado Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? AEE
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Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Adventure Camps: Whitewater Rafting Adventure Camps: Wilderness Special Programs Special Programs: Community Service Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Food Allergies, case by case |
Adventure Activities:
Academic Activities:
Miscellaneous Activities:
Additional Activities:
cross-cultural community service
- Assorted Adventures
- Backpacking
- Canoeing
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Orienteering
- Rappelling
- Rock Climbing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wilderness
Academic Activities:
- Languages
Miscellaneous Activities:
- International Exchange
- Team Building
Additional Activities:
cross-cultural community service
Colorado Plateau Challenge: June 30 - July 14
River and Mountain Adventure: July 8 - July 28
Canyon Country: June 28 - July 18
Ancient Pathways: July 3 - July 23
Southwest Journey: July 10 - August 3
Heart of the Rockies: July 11 - July 31
Wilderness Leadership: June 26 - July 20
Wildworks: July 16 - August 6
Costa Rica Exploradores 1: June 30 - July 20
