GOAL Foundation Summer Camps

Youth Program Support

Help support the GOAL Foundations efforts in our Youth Programming!

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Summer Camps

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

The GOAL Foundation offers various summer camp activities for youth ages 8-18. The camps help promote a healthy lifestyle and a love of the outdoors through the experiences of mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking. Above is an opportunity to donate to our Youth Summer Camps which will go directly to providing much needed scholarships so that anyone that wants to attend camp is able. If you would like to apply for a scholarship please contact the GOAL Foundation for more details.

EMAIL: sarahm@goalfoundation.com
PHONE: 801-399-1773

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Indoor Climbing Camp hosted by The Front Climbing Gym, Ogden
Outdoor Climbing Camp hosted by Arcadia Guided Outdoor Education
Hiking Camp hosted by Arcadia Guided Outdoor Education

Hiking Camp: $80

Come join us during our Ogden Trails Hiking Camp as we explore the many trails that are right in our backyard! Each day during this week-long camp, you will explore a new trail from as far north as Jumpoff Canyon all the way to the heights of Malan’s Peak. During your treks, you will learn about the flora and fauna Ogden trails offers, share stories and a meal together. You will also grow leadership skills, learn and practice Leave No Trace principles and basic first aid techniques.

Ages 8-12

SESSION 1 | May 31 - June 4

SESSION 2 | June 7-11

SESSION 3 | June 14-18

SESSION 4 | June 28 - July 2

SESSION 5 | July 12 - 16

Camps run each day from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm

During this camp, students will venture out onto various parts of these trails:

Indian Trail

Wheeler Creek to Icebox Canyon

Ogden River Parkway

Waterfall Canyon

Malan’s Peak

The GOAL Foundation is excited to partner with Arcadia Guided Outdoor Education (AGO) for this camp. To learn more about AGO, click here!

REGISTER HERE

Intro to Backpacking Camp: $120
This course will introduce students to backpacking with a focus on efficiency systems, healthy interpersonal interactions, environmental stewardship, and leadership development.

Ages 10 - 14

SESSION 1 | July 6-9

Day 1: 8:30am-12:30pm — Learn to pack your pack, use backpacking equipment, learn and practice 7 Leave No Trace Principles, go on a short hike with pack on.

Day 2: 8:30am-12:30pm — Pack up our pack, continue to learn to use backpacking equipment, continue to learn and practice 7 Leave No Trace Principles, go on a bit longer hike with pack on.

Day 3-4: 4:00pm (TBA) — Meet at trailhead, pack up packs, hike to campsite, set up camp, eat dinner, explore Causey Reservoir, sleep, wake up next day, eat breakfast, clean up camp, hike back to trailhead.

SESSION 2 | July 19-22

Day 1: 8:30am-12:30pm — Learn to pack your pack, use backpacking equipment, learn and practice 7 Leave No Trace Principles, go on a short hike with pack on.

Day 2: 8:30am-12:30pm — Pack up our pack, continue to learn to use backpacking equipment, continue to learn and practice 7 Leave No Trace Principles, go on a bit longer hike with pack on.

Day 3-4: 4:00pm (TBA) — Meet at trailhead, pack up packs, hike to campsite, set up camp, eat dinner, explore Causey Resevoir, sleep, wake up next day, eat breakfast, clean up camp, hike back to trailhead.

The GOAL Foundation is excited to partner with Arcadia Guided Outdoor Education (AGO) for this camp. To learn more about AGO, click here!

REGISTER HERE

Beginner Mountain Biking Camp: $80

Learn safety, basic mountain biking skills and techniques, trail etiquette and tips on climbing. Also a chance to experience our great trails.

SOLD OUT!

SESSION 1 | (3rd Grade - 8th Grade)

June 1 - June 3

8:30am-11:00am

St. Joseph High School - East parking lot
1790 Lake Street
Ogden, UT

SOLD OUT!

SESSION 2 | (3rd Grade - 8th Grade)

June 7-9

8:30am-11:00am

St. Joseph High School - East parking lot

1790 Lake Street
Ogden, UT

NEW!

SESSION 3 | (3rd Grade - 8th Grade)

June 21-23

8:30am-11:00am

St. Joseph High School - East parking lot

1790 Lake Street
Ogden, UT

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Indoor Rock Climbing Camp: $100

The Front Climbing Club

225 20th Street, Ogden

SOLD OUT!

SESSION 1 | (6-10 yrs of age)

June 28-30

9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLD OUT!

SESSION 2 | (11-15 yrs of age)

July 12-14

9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLD OUT!

SESSION 3 | (6-10 yrs of age)

July 26-28

9:00am to 12:00pm

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Youth Programming

New for 2021! Advanced Backpacking - Red Pine Lake: $350

Spend five days and four nights above the treeline exploring beautiful lakes, bagging peaks, and climbing alpine crags. Students will learn hard skills, such as how to utilize backpacking equipment appropriately and efficiently, and soft skills, such as resilience, teamwork, leadership, and stewardship, while strengthening their connection to wild spaces. We’ll learn and practice Leave No Trace principles, and each student will have the opportunity to become a Leave No Trace Trainer.

All gear provided

Ages 14-18

SESSION 1 | July 26-30

New in 2021! Outdoor Rock Climbing Camp: $250

This camp will introduce students to climbing safety, mindful movement skills, rappelling, and climbing history and philosophy, all while discovering the geological wonder that is the Wasatch Mountains with our hands and feet and practicing climbing-specific Leave No Trace skills. All guides are Single Pitch Instructors, certified through the American Mountain Guide Association. Drop-off and pick-up locations will be communicated with parents a week prior to the camp.
The GOAL Foundation is excited to partner with Arcadia Guided Outdoor Education (AGO) for this camp. To learn more about AGO, click here!

SESSION #1 | (12-16 yrs of age)
June 21-25
8:30am - 1:00pm

REGISTER HERE