Metro Denver Kids Enjoy Rocky Mountain Experiences

Denver, CO (June 29, 2023) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver members discover new worlds when they visit Gates Camp, the organization’s summer camp in the Rocky Mountains. Located at the Base of the Indian Peaks Wilderness west of Boulder, Gates Camp invites Denver’s youngest urban residents – some of whom have never visited the mountains – to challenge themselves, build new skills, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Throughout July, members from Boys & Girls Clubs across Metro Denver will travel to Gates Camp to spend the day fishing, rock climbing, hiking, and doing archery. Members will participate in activities that allow them to make new connections with peers, learn about the natural environment around them, and build on the skills learned at camp to become better leaders.

Heather Intres, Chief Impact Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver said, “Gates Camp provides the quintessential outdoor education experience for our Club members by engaging their hearts, minds and bodies in everything that is amazing about Colorado. From hiking and bird watching to canoeing and archery, our members learn how to be a friend to nature, safely navigate unexpected challenges, and work as a team. Our staff provides members with a healthy meal and programming that is based in social-emotional learning, ending every day with a large group reflection about their experiences and newly acquired skills.”

Gates Camp is one element of the holistic programming members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Meter Denver can affordably access all summer long. Kids and teens will also participate in multi-sport clinics, STEM field trips, horseback riding, cooking classes, sporting events, challenge courses, and a variety of healthy lifestyle activities.

Media are invited to attend a day at Gates Camp with our Club members on one of the following dates:

Thursday, July 13 or Friday, July 14
Wednesday, July 19 – Friday, July 21
Tuesday, July 25 – Thursday, July 27

To learn more about Gates Camp or summer programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, visit our website. To RSVP for one of the dates above, contact Lauren Kamm, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, at LaurenK@bgcmd.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At more than 20 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in Ward, CO, we provide our members with safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environments that inspire and empower them to achieve their greatest potential. Every day, we use our dedication, talent, and resources to open doors for kids and with kids. We help Club members not only envision their greatest potential but to turn those dreams into real possibilities.

Gates Camp is a summer camp located at the base of the Indian Peaks Wilderness area west of Boulder, Colorado. Our unique camp offers Boys & Girls Club members a chance to step out of their comfort zones, have new experiences, and build new skills. Campers can make deep connections with nature and dedicated staff.

At Gates Camp, Club kids are challenged to utilize their heads, their hearts, and their hands as they grow in understanding who they are and what they have to offer the world. Through camp programs and activities, kids will explore new ideas, work in teams, and support one another