RAFT • CLIMB • BACKPACK
The Mountain Center is excited to present the Summer 2023 Teen Adventure Program, open to New Mexico youth, ages 13 - 16. This year, we’ll be offering three sessions, each with a different focus: Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, or Backpacking. Participants can expect to practice technical skills in these activities, while developing a variety of tools useful for navigating the challenges of everyday life, including relationship-building, leadership, and self-esteem. Each session is comprised of five day programs and a 3-4 day overnight camping trip. 2024 dates will be updated soon - click button below to apply!
HOW IT WORKS
Day Programs: Groups meet on the days listed below from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4-day/3-night Camping Trip: See below for each sessions' Camping Trip dates
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9:00 – Check-in / Briefing / Gear-up
9:30 – Depart for course area
10:00 - 2:00 – Activity (rock climbing, hiking, rafting)
2:00 – Return to base
3:00 – End
Location: The Mountain Center's Tesuque location: 1524 Bishops Lodge Rd b
Applications: Open April 5, 2023 and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis
Session 1 2023 Dates
Raft
Week 1: Tuesday, May 30, Thursday, June 1
Week 2: Tuesday, June 6, Thursday, June 8
Week 3: Tuesday, June 13
CAMP 3-NIGHTS: Thursday, June 15 - Sunday, June 18
Session 2 2023 Dates
Climb
Week 1: Tuesday, June 26, Thursday, June 28
Week 2: Tuesday, July 4, Thursday, July 6
Week 3: Tuesday, July 11
CAMP 3-NIGHTS: Wednesday, July 12 - Saturday, July 15
Session 3 2023 Dates
Backpack
Week 1: Tuesday, July 25, Thursday, July 27
Week 2: Tuesday, August 1, Thursday, August 3
Week 3: Tuesday, August 8
CAMP 3-NIGHTS: Wednesday, August 9 - Saturday, August 12
HOW IT'S PAID FOR
The program is free to all participants because of special grant funding by CYFD. As a non-profit organization we rely on generous donations from the community to transform lives and build resilience in the groups we work with. If you are able, we encourage you to support The Mountain Center, in any amount possible. You can make a one time donation, or partner with TMC and sign up for an automated monthly donation.
We accept cash and check donations in the main office.
Thank you for your support!
FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS
Enjoyed being outdoors, physical activity, they were encouraged to express feelings in a meaningful and respectful way. Most importantly, they had fun, played with old friends and made new friends too.
~2021 SYP Parent
This program allowed an opportunity to share in a safe space, meet new friends, gain confidence and stretch physical limits.
~2021 SYP Parent
Thanks to the wonderful staff for providing a great experience and environment for our children, we felt great knowing they were being well cared for and challenged as well.
~2021 SYP Parent
I can’t say enough how excellent the Mountain Center program has been for my kids. I honestly don’t have words for how lucky we are to have access to such a unique and fulfilling program! THANK YOU.
~2021 SYP Parent
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Our Summer Youth Program and Teen Adventure is accredited by the Association of Experiential Education's
