2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Colvig Silver Camps

Durango, Colorado

Colvig Silver Camps

Move from chosen camp activities to wilderness trips, practising decisions, cooperation and outdoor skills.

Near Durango, Colvig’s residential programs emphasize choice, non-competitive activities and wilderness experiences. School stage determines Homestead, Silver Saddle, Silver Spruce, Outpost or Pathfinding, with two- or four-week stays. Older programs place more emphasis on expeditions and need a readiness-based match.

ACA-accredited · residential programs
Wilderness overnightActivity choice2–4 weeksCompleted-grade groups

CAMP-CO-003

Campers sit in a mountain meadow looking toward distant peaks
Campers sit in a mountain meadow looking toward distant peaksView past-program photos (5)

Courses & activities

Backpacking & expeditions

Age-appropriate trips explore mountain or canyon terrain, beginning with a nearby campout.

Riding & rock climbing

Riding and climbing challenges form part of the land-activity options.

Water & nature

Canoeing, kayaking, swimming and nature activities provide variety.

Creative arts & making

Ceramics, drawing, woodworking and music complement the outdoor program.

Camp features & life

Completed-grade placement

The 2027 program table uses grades completed before camp.

Camp as a home base

Camp lodging alternates with camping trips matched to age and ability.

Choice and non-competition

Community life, individual choice and nature guide the program.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • For children interested in multiday outdoor experiences.
  • For campers ready to share decisions and responsibilities.
  • For families willing to match both school stage and outdoor readiness.

Trips include backpacking, tent living and uneven terrain; older programs are active expeditions. Confirm international admission, English and health requirements.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

2027-06-12 to 2027-06-25Homestead 1 · Coed; completed grades 2–4
2 weeks
US$4,120 per camper
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-10Homestead 2 · Coed; completed grades 2–4
2 weeks
US$4,120 per camper
2027-07-15 to 2027-07-28Homestead 3 · Coed; completed grades 2–4
2 weeks
US$4,120 per camper
2027-07-30 to 2027-08-12Homestead 4 · Coed; completed grades 2–4
2 weeks
US$4,120 per camper
2027-06-12 to 2027-07-10Silver Saddle 1 · Girls; completed grades 5–7
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-07-15 to 2027-08-12Silver Saddle 2 · Girls; completed grades 5–7
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-06-12 to 2027-07-10Silver Spruce 1 · Boys; completed grades 5–7
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-07-15 to 2027-08-12Silver Spruce 2 · Boys; completed grades 5–7
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-06-12 to 2027-07-10Outpost 1 · Coed; completed grades 8–10
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-07-15 to 2027-08-12Outpost 2 · Coed; completed grades 8–10
4 weeks
US$7,880 per camper
2027-06-12 to 2027-07-10Pathfinding 1 · Coed; completed grades 10–11
4 weeks
US$8,900 per camper
2027-07-15 to 2027-08-12Pathfinding 2 · Coed; completed grades 10–11
4 weeks
US$8,900 per camper

Prices are standard single-term tuition; confirm deposits, extras and 2027 cancellation conditions.

Travel & participation

Choose by completed grade and review outdoor and self-care requirements.

Allow time for Durango travel and camp transfers; confirm airport services and charges.

Pack to the program’s expedition list rather than a generic camp list.

Confirm international admission, language support and medical arrangements before payment.

Past-program photos (5)

A group hikes through a mountain valley
Campers sit in a circle on an outdoor deck
A helmeted camper takes part in riding
A camper rock-climbs with a rope system
Campers rest on a ridge overlooking forested slopes

Enquiries & Applications

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

Enquiries & Applications