Camp Dates

Summer '12
1st Term: June 10- July 10
2nd Term:
July 13- Aug. 12
SJ I: June 10- June 24
SJ II: June 26- July 10
SJ III: July 13- July 27
SJ IV: July 29- Aug. 12


Mission Statement

To live together in the outdoors building
a sense of self, a sense of community, a
sense of the earth, and a sense of wonder through fun and adventure.

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Welcome!

Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been creating outdoor experiences of exceptional quality and depth. Our fun, relaxed atmosphere and caring staff provide a supportive environment for individual growth in self-confidence, independence, and awareness of others. Each child's contributions are valued in a community based on mutual respect and shared adventures. Learn more about our Colorado summer camps for girls and boys by requesting a catalog and DVD when you see Artie the Abert squirrel!

Surrounded by spectacular wilderness areas and stunning peaks, Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8700 feet in the center of Colorado, 35 miles west of Colorado Springs. The camps own more than 6000 acres of open pine forest, wildflower meadows and rocky bluffs, an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventures.

Each year the camp community consists of campers and staff members from over 40 states and 10 countries, providing opportunities to make new friends from many places. Our permanent staff of 25 educators and support personnel work throughout the year to provide depth and consistency of programming as well as outstanding well-maintained facilities.

Our Blog

  • The Trans-America Challenge Takes on Wagon Tongue Road

    Wed, May 16 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This morning I was delighted to find out that the Endurance Rally Association had chosen to route part of it's...

  • "The Last Quiet Places"

    Tue, May 15 2012 at 4:09 AM

    "Not too long ago it was assumed that clean water's not important, that seeing the stars is not that important. But now...

  • the wild rumpus.

    Tue, May 8 2012 at 8:53 AM

    And he sailed off through night and day and in and out of weeks and almost over a year to where the wild things are. -...

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Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoor Education Center is an equal opportunity service provider and employer

3/23/2012

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The new Why Camp? Why Now? section of the website details why a camp experience is more important now than ever before.

"He loves the camp's locale and the opportunity to be an outdoorsman. After two summers I've never heard him be negative about anyone or anything. It's as if he is spending one month every year in paradise."

-Parent from Tulsa, OK-

"For the first time ever, I heard her say that she felt smart. This was worth every penny."

-Parent from Carbondale, CO-