The Outdoor Adventure (OA) Specialty Camp is perfect for 5th – 9th grade campers who crave thrilling outdoor experiences and want to dive deep into everything from survival skills to adventure sports. Campers will explore activities like climbing, archery, and mountain biking, while also learning about sustainable environmentalism and how to thrive in the wild using Leave No Trace principles. Campers will develop in-depth outdoor skills like climbing and belaying, creating natural campsites and shelters, and confidently navigating Ranch Camp’s extensive mountain biking trails. OA campers also embark on exciting offsite day trips to explore Colorado’s breathtaking wonders, hiking or climbing their way through unique landscapes and geography. 

Campers will put their outdoor skills to the test during a special OA campout, or for Toshavim, as part of their 7th or 8th-grade trip, experiencing firsthand what it means to adventure in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a budding outdoor enthusiast or a seasoned adventurer, OA offers something for everyone. It’s the perfect way for campers to connect with nature, challenge themselves, and enjoy the best of Ranch Camp’s outdoor activities! 

• Endless possibilities for fun, including climbing, zip-lining, mountain biking, archery, and more. 
• Trained and certified, field-expert staff to ensure camper safety. 
• Activity groups placement based on age and ability, to guarantee a tailored and supportive experience. 
• Progression from beginner to intermediate in various skills, including outdoor cooking, wilderness survival, and more. 
• Unforgettable, overnight camping trip to bond with fellow campers around a campfire, under the stars. 
• Exciting field-trip venture beyond the campsite for extra activities like white water rafting. 

Finding routes on the climbing wall; zip lining through the treetops; whistling down Bone Rattler on a mountain bike; finding the best spot to hammock on a hike in the Outer 400; serving up a feast in outdoor cooking; honing your archery skills; and, learning how to navigate with a map and compass and build the best shelter are just some of the exciting activities that await you at OA. 

Campers will spend most of their mornings engaging in OA programming, and then choose their own adventures for the afternoon’s free-choice activity time. OA is split into two age groups, with the younger group diving into on-site adventuring and the older ones traveling off-site for added fun.