San Juan Mountains Association presents Adventure Camps for middle and high school students. Their Animas River Journey takes place from June 19th through the 23rd. Registration and details are at sjma.org/summercamps.

Attendees will explore the San Juan mountains and rivers, connect with like-minded friends, and spend one night camping under the starry sky. In addition to learning about plants, flowers and local forests, camping basics and Leave No Trace ethics, kids will gain leadership and communication skills while hiking among peers and SJMA Naturalists. SJMA is offering one week-long camp based in La Plata county and one week-long camp based in Montezuma County.