YMCA Excursion Camps

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2026 SUMMER EXCUSRION TRIPS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP ⛰️

Ages 11 - 13
Session 1 (June 21nd - 26th)

$830

Outdoor Adventure Camp allows our growing campers to pursue adventure while retaining the comforts of staying at YMCA Mill Hollow. Campers will take on unique outdoor challenges off-site of camp in the Uinta Mountains Monday through Thursday, while returning to camp each night to enjoy dinner and evening program activities at YMCA Mill Hollow. Groups who hone their skills well over the week can also have a camp-out night near Mill Hollow!

AQUATIC ADVENTURE CAMP ⛰️

Ages 11 - 13
Session 3 (July 5th - 10th)

$850

Do you have a camper looking to get their feet wet? Our Aquatic Adventure Camp is a well-rounded week of water activities around the Uintas! During their week at camp, campers will go on four different excursions (some led by our adventurous partners at Summit Journeys) to become acquainted with a diverse selection of watercraft! Campers will have enjoy fun on the water during the day and return back to Mill Hollow each night for evening programs and the comfort of cabins.

INTRO TO PACK 'N' PADDLE ⛰️

Ages 12 - 14
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)

Session 6 (July 26th-31st)

$895

Our pack and paddle trip is an introductory excursion meant for those campers who love water and the joys of camping with new friends! Join your Mill Hollow counselors to enjoy a few days honing your water skills at camp then putting them to practice with a 3 day, 2 night pack and paddle camping trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area!

INTRO TO BACKPACKING ⛰️

Ages 12 - 14
Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)
Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)

$885

Our Introduction to Backpacking program focuses on giving our campers the skills to backpack while in the front country at YMCA Mill Hollow on Sunday and Monday, while taking on a 3-day, 2-night beginner level backpacking trip Tuesday through Thursday. No equipment is required - we will provide the gear, and your camper will provide a thirst for adventure!

BOLD & GOLD - CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 1 (June 21nd - 26th)

$1,105

BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Trips develop the next generation of leaders as participants grow closer to nature, their peers, and themselves. As they backpack and day trip through the awe-inspiring Capitol Reef National Park and its surrounding forests, participants will experience and overcome challenge that helps them build strength, skills, and confidence for when they return to everyday life. This adventure will give participants the opportunity to make connections and memories that will last an entire lifetime. This trip comprises day and overnight backpacking hikes, allowing participants and staff to build a trip that perfectly fits the group and the available water sources in the park.

BOLD & GOLD - MIRROR LAKE ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 3 (July 5th - 10th)

$995

A perfect trip for beginner backpackers, BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Mirror Lake will surely make memories that will last a lifetime. Starting and ending at Mirror Lake, this backpacking loop will take participants on a journey touring the Highline, Duchesne, and Mirror Lake Trails. Hike along energizing rivers, sit with calming lakes, and marvel at majestic mountains with us as you immerse yourself in nature with this beautiful route.

BOLD & GOLD - PACK 'N' PADDLE AT FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)

$1,145

BOLD & GOLD-- get ready to paddle! Teen participants will have a blast on this beautiful canoe trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area! Participants will arrive to camp Sunday evening, have a canoe orientation near Mill Hollow Monday morning (previous canoe experience is recommended), then embark on a camping trip along the river Monday afternoon through Friday morning.

NEW! BOLD & GOLD - RED CASTLE LAKES ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)

$995

Experience a new BOLD & GOLD trip to the stunning and dramatic Red Castle Lakes. This challenging backpacking trip will strengthen your teen both physically and mentally as they not only work on their recreational skills but also learn leadership, resilience, and teamwork.

BOLD & GOLD - NOTCH TRAIL ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE 
Session 6 (July 26th - 31st)

$995

Explore the beauty of the Uinta Mountains on this scenic backpacking trip of a lifetime as you hike through the iconic "notch" of Notch Mountain. This winding trail offers the perfect opportunity to introduce your participant to experiencing nature in awe-inspiring remote settings. There are multiple forks along the route, allowing the participants and staff to handcraft a trip that perfectly fits the group, exploring the area's pristine lakes or summiting Bald Mountain!

BOLD & GOLD - ROCK CLIMBING ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)

$1,625

This isn't your usually BOLD&GOLD trip! Yes, with our amazing counselors your camper will experience 4 nights camping in the beautiful Uintas and enjoying making new friends and eating delicious camp food. However, we are inviting our friends from Inspired Summit-- professional rock-climbing guides to add in 3 days of climbing on natural rockfaces and learning the ropes (literally). This trip is perfect for both new climbers and experienced climbers ready to take their skills to the next level!

BOLD & GOLD - KING'S PEAK ⛰️

Ages 14 - 17

LEVEL 3 TRIP - LEARN MORE 

Session 7 (August 2nd - 7th)

$995

Challenge yourself with this journey to summit Kings Peak, the tallest mountain peak in Utah! This trip is designed for intermediate or advanced participants who enjoy backpacking and want to reach new heights as they make lifelong memories together. The Kings Peak trip offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a more rigorous route with the full support of our BOLD & GOLD instructors and logistics team.

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TRANSPORTATION 

$30/ride

Can’t make it to YMCA Mill Hollow for camper drop-off or pick-up? That’s okay! We’ve got you covered. We run bus routes at the beginning and end of each week of camp. Drop-off and pick-up are located at Millcreek Elementary.

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This program is supported by the YMCA of the USA's Strategic Initiatives Fund.