2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Sanborn Western Camps

Florissant, Colorado

Sanborn Western Camps

Ride through mountain meadows and set out on camping trips in Colorado’s high country.

Sanborn combines camp activities with progressively more involved outdoor trips. Big Spring is the boys’ program and High Trails the girls’ program; ages 8–10 can choose Sanborn Junior. Riding, hiking, creative work and group living suit campers ready for an extended mountain stay.

ACA-accredited
Rocky Mountain outdoorsRiding15-day or month-longSeparate boys/girls programs

CAMP-CO-002

A view across the mountains during a hike
A view across the mountains during a hikeView past-program photos (4)

Courses & activities

Western riding

Riding skills and age-appropriate outdoor trips form a central part of camp.

Hiking & camping

Learn to organize gear, pitch tents and join trips suited to readiness.

Mountain discovery

Explore forest, meadow and rocky terrain through outdoor activities.

Arts & swimming

Crafts and swimming bring variety to an extended outdoor session.

Camp features & life

Two session lengths

Junior lasts 15 days; older programs run for about a month.

Separate boys’ and girls’ programs

Big Spring and High Trails have separate living arrangements; Junior also uses separate groups.

Camp and backcountry

Daily camp life includes backcountry overnights and outdoor living.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • For children interested in riding, mountain nature and camping.
  • For families able to commit to a full Junior or month-long session.
  • For campers ready for elevation, walking and tent overnights.

The camp is at about 8,700 feet and includes uneven terrain and backcountry camping. Confirm international admission, English readiness and health suitability.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

2027-06-06 to 2027-06-20Junior 1 · Ages 8–10
15 days
US$3,850 per camper
2027-06-22 to 2027-07-06Junior 2 · Ages 8–10
15 days
US$3,850 per camper
2027-07-10 to 2027-07-24Junior 3 · Ages 8–10
15 days
US$3,850 per camper
2027-07-26 to 2027-08-09Junior 4 · Ages 8–10
15 days
US$3,850 per camper
2027-06-06 to 2027-07-06High Trails 1 · Ages 9–17; girls
About one month
US$7,400 per camper
2027-07-10 to 2027-08-09High Trails 2 · Ages 9–17; girls
About one month
US$7,400 per camper
2027-06-06 to 2027-07-06Big Spring 1 · Ages 9–17; boys
About one month
US$7,400 per camper
2027-07-10 to 2027-08-09Big Spring 2 · Ages 9–17; boys
About one month
US$7,400 per camper

Full payment is required by May 1, 2027.

Payments are refundable for cancellations by February 1, 2027; later cancellations retain part of the payment. Confirm the full schedule.

Travel & participation

The camp arranges Denver and Colorado Springs airport travel; confirm 2027 flight windows and charges.

International families can discuss arrival a day early to ease the travel transition.

Campers need readiness for outdoor walking, group living and tent overnights; discuss support needs in advance.

Confirm international admission, program placement and full-session travel before payment.

Past-program photos (4)

Campers ride through lakeside meadow
Campers canoe and paddleboard beside rocky shores
Campers in life jackets gather beside the river
Campers gather for an outdoor group activity

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications