Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures - Larkspur, Colorado

Kelly

My child was very sick the first night of his outdoor ed experience and was sent to the camp nurse. He asked to call home and was refused. He was sent back to his bunk where he was sick all night and potentially exposed other kids to a contagious illness. From a parent’s point of view this was handled about a poorly as is possible. I had no idea he was sick until he returned home 2 days later.

Gerard F.

Don’t take your kids here if they have special needs. I waited a year literally for this review. My kid with autism and anxiety went here last year and was sent home very quickly. It demolished him and just so very much affected him. It even affected friendships as he didn’t want to see his friends that saw something so very embarrassing to him.

Stone Canyon is not equipped to handle people with special needs and specifically anxiety. I got many calls from them to try to solve things over the phone. I was told at 10pm or so when I had to come get him. Late at night driving for 30 minutes to get him and then the long drive home. Worst night of my life as a parent.

His problems started with us leaving his gear and the staff moved it into cabins. When that happened they gave him a different pillow which did not feel right to him. My son did not sleep well first night and second night which affected him greatly. That had some to do with autism and some to do just as a human being. On day three he had a conflict during dinner time and declined food which is when I got a call from the camp. After discussing and tying my best to help over the phone he was asking for food and was not given any, he escalated till they told him “strike 3”. Like I said they are not equipped to handle kids with special needs.

I’m doing this review now because my same kid just did a church camp. First off it was half the cost. He still has the same personal issues and did very well. When I got a call from the camp which isn’t a surprise as he needs some extra support to manage his fears. The thing is just how very different these calls were than the calls I got from Stone Canyon. It was so very much different in how the church camp approached helping my son and being supportive. Stone Canyon is ran like a school with too few resources for kids that have special needs, like a charter school perhaps. There is a line in the sand on what they won’t do and it’s all the kid’s fault.

The facilities are nice and I have friends that love the camp for their kids. My review is a warning to parents with kids that have special needs and/or anxiety issues. Find somewhere else.

Eiko B.

Our kiddo had a great week at Stone Canyon! There was a good balance of structure and choice in activities. It's great to have the kids completely unplugged from electronic devices for a week for a wholesome summer outdoor experience. Staff were kind, fun, and supportive. We will be returning in the future!

Britt B.

My son went to outdoor ed with Copper Mesa September 9 through 11th! The camp was great. The zip line was amazing because you could race it against your friend! . Archery was fun. He learned how to set up the arrow and aim better .Staff explained everything to a tee! Alex and Rischard were amazing !They were relatable , so energetic and cool. His favorite meal was lasagna, but he felt as a whole he needed to eat more food before bed!

Tim C.

My son had a great time and would highly recommend it for any family thinking of doing it.

Kim T.

Our kids absolutely loved going to this camp. They have gone twice now and are already looking forward to next year. We loved getting daily pictures to see what they were doing. We were happy to know they were surrounded by great counselors who took very good care of everyone. Thank you for giving our kids an amazing experience!

Lindsay B.

My kids (8 & 6) love the day camp! I love that they get off the bus every day with dirt on their clothes and smiles on their faces. The counselors are great and are really engaged with the kids. We forgot a water bottle the first day and they made sure my kid had a clean bottle and plenty of water. I also like that they make sure everyone reapplies their sunscreen. The food is totally kid appropriate and even my picky kids find something to like. Lots of fun activities and lots of time in the pines! All in all a great experience!

Lindsay M.

My daughter had a BLAST at Stone Canyon with her class! Highly recommend!