Junior Mountaineers Camp
Adventure camp for ages 5-18

Junior Mountaineers Camp (JMC) is a Western Colorado University–operated summer day and overnight adventure camp that blends athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEAM learning to create unforgettable summer experiences. JMC offers state-licensed programs for youth in grades K–12.

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JMC Program Offerings:
🌄 JMC Day Camps
Weeklong, STEAM-based camps on the Western Colorado University campus

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🌄 JMC Adventures
Adventure-focused weeklong day camps exploring the Gunnison Valley

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⛺ JMC Hybrid Adventures
Two days of adventure day camp plus three days/two nights of overnight camping

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🏔️ JMC Huts
Weeklong overnight camps in huts and cabins across Colorado

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🧭 JMC Expeditions
Weeklong overnight camps fully immersed in the Colorado backcountry

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The Western Colorado University campus in Gunnison, Colorado serves as JMC’s base camp. All camps meet on campus, and adventure and overnight programs depart from campus for daily or weeklong off-site activities and return upon program completion.

 

​DISCOVER. PLAY. GROW.