Adventure Stewards

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is excited to announce the next season of Adventure Stewards for middle school students! This exciting program introduces students 11-14 to local, world-class outdoor adventure activities while also giving back to these special places through hands-on stewardship projects. Students will walk away with the skills they need to become a life-long outdoor adventurer and steward. 

Each session features two days of a new adventure sport, thanks to our partners at Defiance Rafting and Glenwood Climbing Guides. Before we learn to run snowmelt-fed rivers or go rock climbing on local limestone, students will come together as a team and dig into a stewardship project in the same locations where we raft and climb. Projects range from improving hiking and climbing trails to restoring unique habitats. Throughout the week, students will learn about local ecology, natural history and the challenges facing these beautiful places. 

As an Adventure Steward, students will learn, explore and expand their comfort zone - developing leadership and teamwork skills, while making connections with their fellow crew. From steering rafts through rapids to restoring access to well-loved recreation areas, students will complete this course with new skills, knowledge and memories. 

Sign up for one or both one-week sessions

Open for students ages 11-14

Tuition

The cost of the Adventure Stewards program is $500 per 5-day session. Payment is due no later May 9.

RFOV aims to remove barriers to participation by providing full or partial scholarship opportunities for this program. Please email RFOV Education Director Ben Sherman at bsherman@rfov.org for more information regarding financial aid. 

Program Details

Dates

Week 1: June 9-13 (Rock Climbing)

Week 2: June 23-27 (Rafting)

Session Information

Open to all students ages 11-14

Session are Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM (may vary on Adventure days) 

• Students may register for more than one session! 

• Students must be able to commit to a complete session to register 

Transportation

For each session, RFOV will provide transportation to and from our 3rd Street Center in Carbondale.

How to Prepare