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Western Colorado University

Mountains · 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231

Western Colorado University is a public university in Gunnison, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains. Its summer youth programs (Junior Mountaineer Camps) are run through its campus.

Right nowThe 2026 season has wrapped — 29 sessions ran this year.Follow this provider below and we'll email you when new sessions post with open registration.
On record29 past sessions

Past sessions — 2026

29 ended sessions · kept for reference — statuses no longer apply

01JMC Challenge (2nd-3rd)

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Part STEAM, part friendly competition: campers join college-league teams to take on engineering challenges like building toothpick bridges, designing towers, and cracking brain teasers — mixed with outdoor play, team…

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02JMC Challenge (4th-6th)

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Part STEAM, part friendly competition: campers join college-league teams to take on engineering challenges like building toothpick bridges, designing towers, and cracking brain teasers — mixed with outdoor play, team…

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03JMC Challenge (K-3rd)

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Part STEAM, part friendly competition: campers join college-league teams to take on engineering challenges like building toothpick bridges, designing towers, and cracking brain teasers — mixed with outdoor play, team…

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04JMC Adventures Day Camp (4th-6th)

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A week that blends nature-based STEAM learning with real outdoor recreation: campers stand-up paddleboard, whitewater raft, rock climb, and mountain bike around the Gunnison Valley, with nature-inspired art and science…

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05Lego Engineering (2nd-3rd)

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Young builders use LEGO bricks to solve problems with the engineering design process — building everything from rainbows and catapults to simple machines and rubber band-powered cars.

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06Lego Engineering (K-3rd)

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Young builders use LEGO bricks to solve problems with the engineering design process — building everything from rainbows and catapults to simple machines and rubber band-powered cars.

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07Reverse Engineering (4th-6th)

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Campers take apart toys and small machines to figure out how they work, brainstorm ways to improve them, and put everything back together — a hands-on week of disassembly, analysis, and reassembly.

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08JMC Hut to Hut Trip

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Campers hike hut to hut through Colorado's high-alpine landscapes north of Leadville, staying in cozy cabins and huts of the 10th Mountain Division Hut System — each with a kitchen, toilets, and beds with mattresses —…

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09JMC Hybrid Camp - Gunni Trails & Waterways (4th-6th)

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A first step into overnight adventure: two days of day camp to build skills and friendships, then a three-day, two-night camping trip. Campers mountain bike, hike, stand-up paddleboard, try intro rock climbing, raft,…

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10Wildflowers & Wilderness (2nd-3rd)

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Campers step into the roles of botanists, conservationists, and ecologists — exploring native wildflowers, learning Leave No Trace principles, and practicing environmental stewardship outdoors.

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11Wildflowers & Wilderness (4th-6th)

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Campers step into the roles of botanists, conservationists, and ecologists — exploring native wildflowers, learning Leave No Trace principles, and practicing environmental stewardship outdoors.

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12Wildflowers & Wilderness (K-3rd)

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Campers step into the roles of botanists, conservationists, and ecologists — exploring native wildflowers, learning Leave No Trace principles, and practicing environmental stewardship outdoors.

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13JMC Lost Wonder Hut Trip

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Campers base out of the Lost Wonder Hut, a backcountry lodge in the Sawatch Mountains between Gunnison and Salida — with a full kitchen and cozy beds — spending their days exploring Colorado's natural landscapes and…

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14Cardboard Arcade (4th-6th)

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Campers design and build vintage-style arcade games out of cardboard using the engineering design process, then wire them up with Makey Makey kits to add sound, lights, and more.

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15Makey Makey Camp (2nd-3rd)

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Young inventors use Makey Makey kits to connect everyday objects to computer keys — from playing a piano made of bananas to creating a stomp switch.

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16Makey Makey Camp (K-3rd)

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Young inventors use Makey Makey kits to connect everyday objects to computer keys — from playing a piano made of bananas to creating a stomp switch.

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17JMC Colorado River & National Monument Expedition

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A weeklong off-site camping expedition at Colorado National Monument and on the Colorado River: five days of outdoor exploration with rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and more, in a small group led by experienced…

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18Geology Rocks! (2nd-3rd)

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Future geologists dig into rocks, minerals, and mining — even growing their own moon rocks — in a hands-on week of earth science mixed with outdoor play and team challenges.

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19Geology Rocks! (4th-6th)

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Future geologists dig into rocks, minerals, and mining — even growing their own moon rocks — in a hands-on week of earth science mixed with outdoor play and team challenges.

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20Geology Rocks! (K-3rd)

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Future geologists dig into rocks, minerals, and mining — even growing their own moon rocks — in a hands-on week of earth science mixed with outdoor play and team challenges.

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21JMC Crested Butte Wildflowers & Wilderness Expedition

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A weeklong off-site camping expedition in Crested Butte: campers summit Mount Crested Butte, stand-up paddleboard the Slate River, hike among the wildflowers, and try plein air art during five days of outdoor…

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22Minecraft Engineering (4th-6th)

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Minecraft-based engineering with a team-building focus: campers take on small-group challenges and competitions built around communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

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23Super Hero Camp (2nd-3rd)

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A week of hero training: campers design shields, build super hideouts (forts), take on the climbing wall, and learn about nutrient-rich foods.

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24Super Hero Camp (K-3rd)

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A week of hero training: campers design shields, build super hideouts (forts), take on the climbing wall, and learn about nutrient-rich foods.

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25Coding Camp (2nd-3rd)

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Hands-on coding: campers use block-based programming languages like Scratch and work with KaiBots — small educational robots — to design and solve coding challenges.

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26Coding Camp (4th-6th)

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Hands-on coding: campers use block-based programming languages like Scratch and work with KaiBots — small educational robots — to design and solve coding challenges.

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27Coding Camp (K-3rd)

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Hands-on coding: campers use block-based programming languages like Scratch and work with KaiBots — small educational robots — to design and solve coding challenges.

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28The Best of Summer 2026 (3rd-6th)

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A three-day encore to close out the season, bringing back camper and staff favorites from Summer 2026.

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29The Best of Summer 2026 (K-2nd)

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A three-day encore to close out the season, bringing back camper and staff favorites from Summer 2026.

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Location

Gunnison, CO

1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO 81231

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