Important Dates - 2025

  • June 24-25: Staff Set Up
  • June 26-29: Family Camp *waitlist only*
  • June 30-July 5: Staff Orientation
  • July 5-15: Youth Camp Session *waitlist only*
  • July 15-20: Adventure Camp *few spots remaining*

Youth Camp Logistics 2025

  • Drop off is between 2-4 pm.
  • Pick up is between 10-11:30 am.
  • Youth Camp is our traditional ten-day session at Collins Lake Ranch
  • Adventure Camp is optional add-on this year for smaller group of returning campers, featuring tent camping and backpacking in a new location!
  • Adventure Camp pick up will be in Taos

Rates - 2025

Youth Camp

Session Early Bird Price Price after May 1st Actual Cost Price
Youth Camp $1300 $1600 $2000
Youth Camp plus Adventure Camp $2100 $2250 $3100
  • $125 deposit is nonrefundable. All other payments, including arrangements for camperships, are due June 1 or immediately when registering later, and nonrefundable after that date. We prefer check payments for the balance, or make Paypal or credit/debit card here: camper payment form
  • The "Actual cost price" is a voluntary higher pricing that reflects our actual operating costs per camper. Paying this amount, or choosing an amount in between that is doable for your family this year, helps keep costs affordable for campers from a range of financial situations. You will receive a donation receipt for any amount over the regular cost. The pricing structure you chose has no impact on the registration process or your child’s experience at Mountain Friends Camp.
  • $50 discount for 2nd and additional campers in the same family

Deadlines - 2025

Youth Camp

  • March 31 is the priority deadline for campership applications.
  • May 1 is the deadline to submit payments to receive the early bird discount.
  • May 15 is the deadline for all camper registration forms, including health form attachments.
  • June 1 is the deadline for all camper tuition payments, and/or campership arrangements.
  • 24 hours before arrival is the deadline for the pre-arrival health screening form.

Camperships

Partial need-based camperships are available. Families requesting a campership can choose to pay a $75 deposit, and indicate on the registration form that they are requesting a campership.

How to Register - 2025

Youth Camp

Camper Registration is done in steps, first "pre-register" using the link below.

  • Is your child ready and able to participate this summer? See our Before You Register Page to your family help decide!
  • Pre-registration for returning families opens February 7, 2025. New families can pre-register on February 14, 2025.
  • After you submit pre-registration, you will receive an email confirmation, then we will be in touch shortly letting you know if we have space for your camper this summer of if you are on the waitlist.
  • If you receive a space, you will receive the link to Registration Form and Health Profile and Waiver Form via email, and have one week to complete the full registration form and pay the deposit.

Youth Pre-Registration Form