Vedauwoo Youth Climbing Camp – Summer 2025

Description

Vedauwoo Youth Climbing Camp

Our Vedauwoo Youth Climbing Camp is open to youth of all backgrounds in southeast Wyoming who want to explore the amazing rock climbing resources in their backyard.  This educational climbing camp focuses on three main learning objectives: safety, sustainability, and supportiveness.  Safety is our first priority as participants learn the fundamentals of climbing safety systems and technique they climb outdoors in Vedauwoo.  Sustainability is also very important as we place great emphasis on teaching Leave No Trace practices to help participants become more sustainable users of this pristine resource.  We also work hard to foster a supportive learning environment for participants to feel included, valued, and part of a team that works together.  This camp is physically and mentally challenging but highly rewarding as participants learn new skills, explore a beautiful place, and have a lot of fun!

Dates

• Session 1: June 20-22, 2025 
• Session 2: June 30-July 2, 2025
• Session 3: July 14-16, 2025
• Session 4: August 8-10, 2025

Location

Vedauwoo Recreation Area in Buford, Wyoming

Ages

9-18 years old

Price

$250 ($100 deposit at sign up, remaining balance due two weeks before camp).  Price includes gratuity for guides working the camp.

Availability

12 spots per camp 

Transportation and logistics

We do not provide transportation for this camp.  We will meet participants in Vedauwoo each day of the camp for drop off and pickup.

Daily schedule

Drop off in Vedauwoo will be at 8am and pickup will be at 2pm.

Lessons and curriculum

This educational climbing camp includes hands-on lessons tailored to introductory youth climbers on the following topics:

• Climbing safety systems including knots, belaying, and rappelling
• Climbing movement and specialized techniques
• Leave No Trace and “Beyond Leave No Trace” practices
• Lessons on the area’s geology, ecology, archaeology, and history
• Climbing games and fun outdoor learning activities

Equipment

We provide all of the following technical climbing equipment at no extra cost:

• Climbing shoes
• Harness
• Helmet
• Belay device and locking carabiner

We do not provide food, water, backpacks, clothing, or hiking shoes for participants.

Signing up

We require a $100/participant deposit to reserve your spot in the camp.  After reserving your spot you will receive a signup email with all of the necessary forms and logistical information for the camp along with an invoice for the remaining cost of the camp.

Contact us:

Have questions about our Vedauwoo Youth Climbing Camp?  Please reach out to us via email using the form below.