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Quotes About Wilderness Camps

A few quotes illustrating the many ways that CU Science Discovery Wilderness Camps affect lives:

"The combination of the beautiful outdoors, the knowledgeable and fun-loving staff, the challenge of camping, backpacking, rafting, etc., and making friends makes for the ideal summer experience. The camps have had a positive impact on our sun all year long."

"Our daugher loves the raft trips. Keep up the great work."

"These (Science Discovery Wilderness) camps were fundamental to my childhood and continue to be the foundations of my life today. They offered a setting for my emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development. My passion for the outdoors and experiential education therein continued into my college years in Maine where I took a leadership role in the Outing Club as trip leader, winter camping club head, and eventually co-president. I also participated in a month-long NOLS leadership course in Alaska during one of college summers." - Former Science Discovery camper from 1992-98

"Thank you, thank you for this wonderful program. I could not provide this kind of experience on my own."

"You make a real contribution to every kid you touch in your camps. You create a safe place for them to take risks and build their self-esteem. As the mother of a soon-to-be 12 year old (daughter), there are few contributions I can think of that are more valuable to our world. Thank you." - Mother of participant in a wilderness camp for girls

"We think you're great. Keep it up!"

"What first sparked my interest in anthropology was learning about the Fremont Indians and studying the pictographs and petroglyphs left by them during (the camp) Stones, Bones and the River." - Former camper, now staff, and an anthropology student at CU

"We are really pleased with the way you encourage teamwork, compassion and individuality."

"Emma received her letter that she wrote last summer and what an amazing experience. She read it while en route to an audition for the San Francisco Ballet School summer program, which is so improbable to get into, but she had the guts to go for it. My thanks are not only for all the fun and good relationships she experienced but also for the confidence the trip has given her to see herself in a new light." - Connecticut parent

"Great trips. Reasonable. Knowledgeable Staff."

"She had a fantastic time and really grew up so much in the span of one week in the wilderness. She spoke highly of both the counselors and the other campers. It was a terrific opportunity for her. At least two of her younger sister's friends are hoping to attend when they are old enough! Thanks for everything!" - Parent

"Best trip so far. Staff were great. Lots of fun people and fun stuff. He still talks about specific experiences e.g. shooting stars."