Don't over think it!!! Buy your day pass and give this place a try!!! The pricing is affordable. We…read morepaid $22 for a day pass with shoes and powder. Even though we only climbed for about 2 hours, it was worth it. Our kids were tired by 1-1.5 hours. Perhaps other climbers go for a longer time but 1.5 hours would be more than enough time to have some great climbs. Our visit to Gravity Lab was our kids' first time climbing/bouldering. It had been on their bucket list. We arrived later in the night and Luke from the front desk greeted us. He was very informative from the costs, what to expect as far as how the rental climbing shoes should fit (aka they should be tight), and provided us powder for our kids to take around in a sac. Luke then gave us a tour of the facility. He informed us on the different levels of climbing and where our kids could start. He also focused a lot on the safety of properly falling, how to connect themselves to the clips to aid climb (not belay but not sure what it's called), etc. Luke also took time to coach our children whenever he had a moment. He was working the front desk, helping other customers, cleaning the place, etc. Gravity Lab got lucky with such a great employee and face of the company. He was patient and descriptive when he encouraged our kids. He cared and I think that's what made our experience so amazing at Gravity Lab. He also helped our kids with the belay and gave them confidence to make it to the top of the more difficult paths. Gravity Lab was clean, organized, and brightly lit. The other customers were welcoming and kind to us. Our kids and the other climbers all kept out of each other's paths on the wall. The restrooms were up kept and neat. I can appreciate that as someone who is a bit OCD. In addition to the above compliments I have written above, I think it's important to note that this place is not only a great place for adults and those advanced in climbing skills. We witnessed some experienced climbers accomplish some amazing skills. But Gravity Lab is equally perfect for children and even children like ours who have no experience. As you can see in our videos, our son made it to the top of one of the crack climbs with the guidance of Luke; and our daughter, who had been encouraged by Luke on what she could improve on, and she made it to the top with bouldering. Gravity Lab also resets their paths every week for different walls. You won't be tired of their gym! Oh I forgot to mention the building is two stories in certain areas; they have yoga and a weight lifting section. Thanks to our experience of Gravity Lab, our kids want to continue climbing at our local climbing gym. We are from California and visited Durango, Colorado. Looks like we'll be doing that. Thanks for the memories Gravity Lab and thanks for your exceptional customer service Luke. You made our first experience climbing a very memorable one.

We were killing some time while waiting for our friends to get in from the airport. The staff is…read moresuper friendly, the gym has well thought out routes and areas for strength training. There seemed to be an area for yoga too and some nights they have Latin nights. We really enjoyed coming here!

I had an amazing, unforgettable evening at Ladies Night 1.0. I have always loved horses but never…read morebeen able to own one. I enjoy trail rides, with the horses nose-to-tail single file following the guide, but always left feeling that something was missing. At Horse Empower we didn't ride the horses, but stood on the ground next to them, watching them, interacting with them, doing fun activities with them. Learning communication techniques with them (and my human teammates). I felt really connected to the horses and enjoyed that immensely; it was far better than any trail ride. I can hardly wait for 2.0.

Our children have been going to Eco for years! Love, love, love. They're like family. The kids love…read morehiking all over the mountain and most of all getting to play capture the flag! My son finally won it for the team last year!

Our family has experienced Eco Adventures for the past five years. Of particular impact is the…read morecaring, well educated and fun staff. Eric, Tyler and team have great rapport with the children as well as parents. Our children have experienced day camp as well as overnights with Eco-adventures. One of our favorite memories with Eco Adventures is our family overnight in a tent at the top of the mountain-unforgettable! We highly recommend Eco Adventures for a family experience or kid's camp.

Wow!!! I've been on a trail ride before but not like this! We were guided through mostly shaded…read moremountainsides and paused at the top to see the town of Pagosa, Chimney rock in the distance and so many other cool landforms. The horses were friendly and adorable and very professional.;) Our guide, Sean, was thorough and knowledgeable about the area and landforms which my husband appreciated as a man who studies maps for fun. Such a picturesque ride, definitely recommend!

Great family adventure. Sean is easy to work with and accommodates all ages highly recommendedread more

My son just spent 3 wks here as part of the summer High School Field School and he came back…read morebrimming with things to tell us that he'd learned and seen. I'd already assumed he was busy and content while there because even though he had his phone with him, I hardly heard from him in that time. His session was a good variety of about 17 kids, pretty evenly split between boys and girls, from all around the US. I believe they learned a lot from nice instructors/guides and had fun, too. From a parent point of view, I thought the communication from Crow Canyon was terrific- not incessant but informative, clear, and timely. We were hopeful that it would be a good experience for our son, and neither of us was disappointed in the least- we are so glad he went!

From the owner: Archaeology Day Tour: A one-day introduction to the archaeology of the Mesa Verde region. Tour an…read moreactive excavation project and explore ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) history with professional archaeologists. Also tour the research lab and view artifacts in the curation room. June-September, Wednesdays and Thursdays, for age 10 and older. Price includes lunch. Call for more information and to reserve your spot. Free Crow Canyon tour: On this one-hour tour, offered at 10 am every Wednesday and Thursday, June through September, visit our lab and unique educational facilities, including a replica 7th-century pithouse. Tour does not include excavation site tour. Advance registration is appreciated. Crow Canyon also offers field trips for school groups; archaeology summer camps for teens; and College Field School for undergrad and graduate students; excavation and lab programs for adults; and cultural tours in the Southwest and beyond led by archaeologists and cultural specialists.

Ice climbing was an awesome experience, our guide Phil was very knowledgeable and made our…read moreexperience memorable, we would definitely go again!

Had an excellent outdoor climbing experience with Josh. It was our first time climbing outdoors,…read morebut he made sure we were safe, comfortable, and had plenty of fun.

I would recommend this summer experience/ place. This place teens and kids will love. In this place…read morei was challenged to be the best me. Hiking up mountains, river rafting, and doing community service. All of this while having lots of fun. I personally gained strenth because we had to summit mountains, all of this while carrying a hiking backpack full of equipment. When not outside we spend time in the house where we talk and hang out. During this trip we have no access to phones so its a great way to connect fully with nature. The camp leaders are really nice and the house is always clean. We get to see things and experience new adventures all of this while in company of friends and amazing people. When hiking or rafting or even service we have to leave no trace. Great way to learn new things.

From the owner: Since 1984, Deer Hill Expeditions has led young people on wilderness and service adventures in the…read moreAmerican Southwest. Days rafting through canyons, hiking through wildflower meadows in the mountains, and working with Native American service hosts lead to evenings making lasting friendships, and discovering one's true sense of self. Multi-week summer adventure camp programs run through the summer, and custom programs for groups are available year-round.

Beaver Creek Christian Camp & Retreat Center is located in the heart of the Rio Grande National…read moreForest and offers a beautiful setting in the mountains just west of South Fork, Colorado. Beaver Creek is dedicated to promoting Christian Education, recreation, and social welfare of youth and adults regardless of race or disability and is open to all denominations. I stayed here recently as part of an Earthwatch Expedition titled: Geology and the Landscaping of the American Southwest. We were treated as honoured guests by Jen and Ernie and I came away very impressed, and thinking that their summer camp might be a good experience for my son. The food was plentiful and amazingly good, and our stay in the all-season Berkstresser Lodge was almost luxurious by summer camp standards. The bunk beds (with foam mattress) were comfortable and having a nice hot shower at the end of a long work day was a welcome treat. There's also a catering kitchen, laundry machines, decent conference room space, and if you're lucky a sweet "guard" dog named Tigger. I also enjoyed admiring Fall's yellow Aspens, watching the stars at night, hearing the coyotes during our sleep, appreciated that coffee was available at 6 AM, and welcomed occasional Internet access. However, when you're out here in G-d's country, what's the point of wi-fi? I would highly recommend the Beaver Creek Youth Camp for your next group function. For this Earthwatch group, this facility met and exceeded our expectations. The grounds are also spacious, pretty, relaxing, and maybe just the thing you need to put your life's work into perspective.

I had my son attend the camp last summer. It was extremely affordable compared to any other camp,…read moreand my son enjoyed himself. The setting is beautiful! I highly recommend the camp to others (fyi - my son was 12 and going to start 6th grade in the fall).

Our kids have enjoyed going to Sonlight summer camp since they were in elementary school. The…read morecounselors are top-notch, as is the made-from-scratch food. Can't recommend highly enough!

From the owner: Be with kids, and show them God. Sonlight is an independent, non-profit youth camp. We get kids…read moreinto the out of doors, focus on community and relationships and adventure.