Session A
Featured Activity:Climbing
Tuition: $500
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July 27-31st 2026
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During climbing-focused programming, students explore:
Balance, coordination, and movement
Rope systems, knots, and climbing equipment
Rock formations and local geology
Problem-solving and teamwork
Outdoor safety and confidence-building
The week concludes with a guided climbing experience supported by founding partner Santa Fe Climbing Center, giving students exposure to climbing systems, safety practices, and the recreational climbing community.
Session B
Featured Activity:Rafting
Tuition: $500
Registration and payment processing fees are applied at checkout.
Aug 2-7th 2026
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During rafting-focused programming, students explore:
Water movement and river systems
Basic paddling concepts and teamwork
Outdoor safety and awareness
Watersheds and local ecology
How rafting equipment works and is used safely
The week culminates in a guided rafting experience Rafting experiences supported by founding partnerSanta Fe Rafting Company, helping students connect classroom concepts to real outdoor recreation environments and professionals in the field.
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Contact me for sibling discounts: EscaleraAcademy@gmail.com
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KES Wayfinders is a hands-on outdoor STEAM summer camp for ages 4-7 designed to build confidence, curiosity, and connection through movement and exploration.
Students participate in movement activities, outdoor exploration, simple engineering challenges, environmental learning, and guided recreation experiences that build toward each featured activity.
Morning hikes and outdoor exploration are incorporated throughout the program whenever possible and weather permitting.
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Morning hikes are incorporated throughout the program to help students build comfort and familiarity in outdoor environments.
Students explore:
Local trails and landscapes
Wildlife and natural observation
Weather and environmental awareness
Group hiking safety and outdoor responsibility
These experiences support confidence-building, movement, and connection to the natural world.
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KES stands for:
K — Kinesiology: understanding movement and the body
E — Engineering: understanding gear, systems, and problem-solving
S — Sustainability: understanding the environment and how we interact with it
Each workshop focuses on different parts of the experience. Some sessions are movement-based, while others explore geology, biology, climbing gear, rafting, or environmental exploration.
By the end of the week, students are not just participating in activities—they begin to form big questions about how outdoor recreation is made possible through these connected systems.