Alpine Expedition

9-Day High School Program

For campers entering 9th - 12th grade and freshman year of college after they attend Camp;

Campers must be at least 14 years old by October 1st of that year to participate.

FEATURES

• Duration: 9 days, 8 nights

• Average group size: 10 campers

• 2-3 joy-filled counselors who are hired from across the country through a very competitive process; counselors experience a three-week staff training which includes training in faith and evangelization formation, outdoor leadership, Wilderness First Aid, and child development

• Intentional and age-appropriate programming for high school campers (single-sex groups)

• Encounter our Lord through incredible adventures in the Rocky Mountains

• Spend the day soaking in the beauty of the outdoors and then go to sleep in 25 foot teepees

• Put Christ at the center of the fun with daily Mass, Adoration, and ample opportunities for Confession and prayer.

• Try new things including fishing, archery, a highline course, a high alpine summit attempt, rock climbing, zip lines, and more

• Adventure to off-site expeditions— including a full day rock climbing trip, an early morning summit attempt or trek to a High Alpine lake in the Rocky Mountains, an overnight camping trip in Buena Vista*, and an epic day of white water rafting on the world class Arkansas river!

• Form a sisterhood or brotherhood with fellow campers and learn from amazing counselor mentors

• Learn the skills to live confidently in the outdoors

• Elevation range: 7,000 to 13,700ft

  *Included in your fees is a variety of transportation methods, including camp vehicles and chartered vehicles, such as school buses or motorcoaches.

DESCRIPTION

During the Alpine Expedition Program on Camp Wojtyla’s 1,200 acre wilderness property, campers experience an intentionally crafted and sequenced program that seamlessly integrates adventure, faith, and formation. High school campers live jam-packed days of adventure. They learn to shoot a bow and arrow, fish in our pond, traverse through the trees on our high line course and participate in a variety of challenges and competitions among teepee groups. They also embark on off-site expeditions of a lifetime! They are invited to try hard things, accomplishing feats they may have never thought possible, as they go outdoor rock climbing at renowned climbing destinations, hike to pristine alpine lakes and summits in the Rocky Mountains, and take on the rapids of the Arkansas River. Each adventure is designed to help every camper’s journey in faith, giving them skills and tools they will take with them long after their session at Camp Wojtyla is over. The adventures provide excellent opportunities to learn about leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy! Every day is deeply rooted in the sacramental life of the Church. Our counselors model the joy that is found in living “life to the full” through Mass, Adoration, Confession and friendship with Christ. Campers form Christ-centered friendships through adventure and intentional discussions with their teepee groups and counselors where we take the tangible adventure experiences  and connect them to the more abstract aspects of our faith. Students leave these expeditions with a newfound understanding of their faith and a deeper conviction to live their life close to Jesus Christ. This program focuses on each camper’s identity as a son or daughter of God, a truth that is the root for living a life fully alive in Jesus Christ! Campers leave with the tools to be great leaders and even greater saints!

Girls Summer 2025 Dates

July 9 - 17

Registration Fee

$1675*

*This is a subsidized price. Over 50% of all Camp Wojtyla’s expenses are covered through generous donations from families and individuals in our community.

As a reminder, scholarships are available! On average, over 30% of our campers receive financial aid thanks to generous benefactors.

Our goal is to make this amazing adventure as accessible as possible for all families! Learn more about our scholarships here!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

While no day is “typical” at Camp Wojtyla, campers can expect most of the following elements on most days:

• 7am - Rise and shine as a teepee group. Morning hygiene routine, short prayer as a group, pack daypacks and dress for the days’ activities

• 8am- Breakfast in basecamp

• 9am- Morning activity block (could include archery, fishing, crafts, highline, rock climbing, prayer time, hiking, low ropes, or other activities)

• 12:30pm- Sack lunch break, group processing

• 1:30pm- Afternoon activity block (could include archery, fishing, crafts, highline, rock climbing, prayer time, hiking, low ropes, or other activities)

• 5pm- All camp Mass

• 5:45pm- Friendly group competitions and songs

• 6pm - Hot dinner and skits in basecamp

• 6:45pm- Trading post is open

• 7pm - Night program (night game, adoration/confession, off-mainsite overnight, campfire, or other activities)

• 9pm - Return to teepees for small group time; prepare for bed

• 10pm- “Lights out”

Campers are highly supervised.

There’s structured free time including time to pray together and what the campers know and love as Teepee time.