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Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
- Coed
- Ages 8-18
- Specialty
Overview
Since 1926, Cottonwood Gulch has been a trailblazer, leading expeditions across the stunning landscapes of the Southwest. Our seasoned staff is not only skilled but passionate about ensuring your safety and enriching your experience in the great outdoors. Our summer treks are experiential learning opportunities for ages 8-18 that dive into pristine backpacking and hiking trails, hands on science, cultural exploration, and place-based education in the American Southwest.
For ages 8 to 18, our Summer Treks lead you from our rustic Basecamp onto the open road. Experience hiking, backpacking, camping, science-driven exploration, and nature-based art while immersing yourself in the rich history of the American Southwest.
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Specialty camp focus: Backcountry Wilderness Trips
Unique Features
- Join us if you enjoy exploring nature, singing songs around a campfire, reading books, and connecting with other fun-loving, curious kids.
- Treks have focuses ranging from discovery, paleontology, science, leadership, cultural competency, and more.
- Nearly 100 years of immersive Southwestern treks that foster independence, curiosity and a profound connection to the outdoors.
- Our Basecamp is surrounded by the stunning Zuni Mountains and features historic and eco-friendly cabins, Nature Arts Workshop, mess hall, and pool and so much more.
- Small group sizes, typically between 8 and 20 per trek.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 22 - August 04
- Session Lengths 1, 2, 3, 6 weeks
- Cost $1,325 - $1,665 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: Yes
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins, Tents
- Open air
- No electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers not attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- No nurse onsite
- No 24/7 medical staff
- No onsite health center
Dietary Needs
- No food allergy options
- No gluten free option
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- No vegetarian option
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Jordan, Executive Director
Jordan first came to Cottonwood Gulch In 2007, as a road cook for the Prairie Trek. He quickly recognized Cottonwood Gulch as an organization full of intelligent, curious, and quirky people, and since then his love for the Gulch has only grown. Jordan has held multiple roles within the organization and was honored to step into the role of Executive Director in 2020.
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