Camp Activities
Step into nature and discover what you’re truly capable of achieving through our carefully crafted outdoor programs. From peaceful morning hikes to challenging climbing workshops, each experience is designed to inspire growth, build connections, and create lasting memories for individuals, families, and groups.
Most programs take place at Santa Fe Tree House Camp though our mobile rock wall and many program services are available at your location by request.
Step into nature and discover what you’re truly capable of achieving through our carefully crafted outdoor programs. From peaceful morning hikes to challenging climbing workshops, each experience is designed to inspire growth, build connections, and create lasting memories for individuals, families, and groups.
Except for our mobile rock wall available at your location, programs take place at Santa Fe Tree House Camp.
Except for our mobile rock wall available at your location, programs take place at Santa Fe Tree House Camp.
Climb the mother tree
Strap in as we guide you up the 45′ “Mother Tree” Ponderosa pine. Once you reach the top, you’ll get to take in a stunning canopy view of our 156 acre Wilderness Preserve.
Eco-challenge & team play camp
Explore nature and environmental sustainability through hands-on activities and nature art with projects like solar cooking, sun prints, and other “earth crafts”. Session includes Eco-games such as Earth ball, parachute, and eco-scavenger hunts and culminates with climbing on our 24 foot Rock wall!
Frontier camp
Delve into a pioneer’s past and relive the days of rugged outdoor living. Activities include Native American Indian skills, games and skills such as natural rope cordage, tomahawk throwing, Archery, gold panning. Rock Climbing and Tree climbing!
Camping at Santa Fe Tree House Camp
Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Santa Fe Tree House Camp offers diverse accommodations, including open sites, cabins, yurts, and tree tents. Guests can also enjoy amenities like an outdoor kitchen and showers. To find out more visit the Santa Fe Tree House Camp website.
A rock wall for your event
Bring the excitement and thrill of adventure directly to your event with our 24-foot Mobile Rock Climbing Wall! Perfect for Special Events, School Fairs, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Corporate Picnics, and unforgettable Team-Building Experiences. Create lasting memories, inspire teamwork, and provide an exhilarating challenge for all ages and skill levels.
The family that plays together…
Join in the fun, laughter and learning in this family day of New Games and group challenges. These activities are not only fun and easy but encourage communication, cooperation and teamwork.
An evening with the owls
Hoo…Hoo..HooHoo…listen and look as we “call” for these wondrous nocturnal birds. We’ll attempt to call in barn, great horned and even screech owls for first-hand observation. Fun owl stories and calming techniques for those first-time night hikers will help make the experience exciting and rewarding for the entire family. (Not suggested for very young children.)
Full moon hike
Do you see a man in the moon or like many native people’s cultures, a rabbit? This and other “moon” mysteries will be discussed as we hike under the glow of the full moon. During the hike we’ll observe a different world composed of hidden landscapes and nocturnal wildlife, an experience not to be missed. An easy hike approximately 1 mile.
Outdoor fitness training
Have fun with others as you learn outdoor fitness and sport specific training skills. We will start you off with group warm-up activities and progress to more active exercises designed to promote improved conditioning and core fitness for such outdoor sports as climbing, trail running, back packing and mountain biking. Then, as you progress from easy to harder terrain, we’ll give you valuable tips on fitness and outdoor safety to help you feel good, more energetic and prevent injury. Interactive fitness games and an agility course highlight this fun and energetic training!
Map & compass navigation skills
Learn how to understand topographic map features and compass readings through both lecture and hands-on application. This one day course will provide you with the confidence and ability to plan routes, find your location when lost and navigate off trail in the wilderness. Class includes a compass course, manual and use of a map & compass.
Winter survival skills & mountain safety
Would you know what to do in a winter survival situation, or if you got lost while skiing, snowshoeing, or mountain driving? Gain the confidence and skills to be prepared, become self-sufficient, prevent injuries, and respond to winter emergency situations. Learn strategies and actually practice such techniques as self rescue, making a snow shelter and how to build a fire and find food.
This course will also address the prevention and treatment of typical backcountry injuries and illnesses and specific medical problems such as hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration, and altitude sickness. You’ll come away with the knowledge in how to be safe and comfortable in the cold outdoors in winter and the principles learned apply to any challenge life poses, from coping in the business world to extreme trials like having a life threatening illness.
Wilderness survival & outdoor safety
Would you know what to do in a survival situation, or if you got lost? Gain the confidence and skills to be prepared, become self-sufficient, prevent injuries, and respond to emergency situations. Learn strategies and actually practice such techniques as self rescue, finding shelter and water, how to build a fire and find food. This course will also address the prevention and treatment of typical backcountry injuries and illnesses and specific medical problems such as wounds, fractures, dehydration, and altitude sickness.
You’ll come away with the knowledge in how to be safe and comfortable in the outdoors and the principles learned apply to any challenge life poses, from coping in the business world to extreme trials like having a life threatening illness.
Where eagles soar–a ropes course adventure
A day of outdoor challenge and team camaraderie awaits you on this special Ropes Course Adventure. You will build upon success as you work as a team to accomplish a series of physical and mental obstacles which are both thought provoking and fun! You’ll draw upon your imagination and team’s resources to negotiate these problem solving activities!
Rock & ropes climbing workshops
Learn basic Rock Climbing skills and practice a variety of climbing moves and bouldering techniques. Includes completing a challenging Ropes Course activity.
Wilderness brunch hike
Come alone or bring a friend and join us for a relaxing jaunt to a nice, natural area. Naturalist Brad Childs provides you with a fun interpretive hike along an easy trail to a special location.
Bring your blanket or seat pad and your favorite drink. We’ll provide a wholesome trailside gourmet brunch as we relax and enjoy a special nature filled morning together. This is a perfect opportunity to make an intimate connection with friends and nature, and enjoy a beautiful hike.
Introduction to rock climbing
Experience the excitement and personal challenge of rock climbing as you learn the basics of this popular sport. A day in the field will be spent learning belaying, rappelling and techniques for climbing a variety of rock formations. . We will review use and care of equipment, climbing techniques of friction and balance, belaying methods and learn new knots. A day in the field will include bouldering and top-rope climbing No experience is required. Equipment is provided.