Kids learn climbing, hiking, and camping skills in the beautiful Sawtooths.For adventurous kids, the mountains can be both playground and classroom – a place to learn confidence, teamwork, and self-reliance. SMG has been running mountain-based kids camps since 1985. The Sawtooths are a world-class climbing, camping, and hiking venue and by the end of this five-day program participants will receive an in depth, yet fun, introduction to these activities. Skills learned during the program will last a lifetime and set your child on a path towards an active and engaged lifestyle.Lead by professional mountain guides, the camp will start and finish at Redfish Lake Lodge and will be based at our incredible Canyon Camp. A short 2.5 mile hike from the end of Redfish Lake, the camp is situated above Redfish Lake Creek on clean granite slabs with spectacular views across the valley to Mt. Heyburn. The camp is stocked with tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and kitchen gear. Kids only need to carry a medium-sized backpack with their personal gear and enough room for a one-night backpacking trip to Saddleback Lakes on the fourth night.Activities include rock climbing, hiking, fishing, swimming, scrambling, map and compass work, and camp craft. Read a trip report and see photos from the 2016 Camp! Itinerary Day 1Introductions and equipment checkHalf-day climbing at the Redfish BoulderShuttle boat across Redfish Lake; camp at Redfish Inlet Transfer CampDay 2Climb Lily Pond Crags and Tyrollean traverse across Redfish Lake CreekHike to Canyon Camp (about 2 hours)Afternoon swimming, fishing, camp orientation, and camp craftDay 3Full-day Rock Climbing at the Super SlabsMulti-pitch climbing on “The Central Groove” (six pitches, 1000 feet high!)Weather alternate activity: hike to Alpine LakeDay 4Overnight Backpack to Saddleback LakesBreak camp and pack up for 2 mile hike (steep!) to Saddleback Lakes beneath the Elephant’s PerchOption to climb the Elephant’s Perch via non-technical routeDay 5Pack up camp at Saddleback LakesReturn to Redfish Lake Lodge by 3:00pm Details Difficulty: No experience required Age Range: 8-15 years old Duration: 5 days Meeting Time: 10am Meeting Location: SMG Office What We Provide:Professional guidesAll mealsTechnical climbing equipment (harness, shoes, helmet, etc)Camping equipment What You Need:Backpack (approximately 50 liters capacity—SMG can provide if needed)Clothing – synthetic quick-drying layers, insulating jacket, rain jacket, warm hat and glovesHiking boots/shoes and camp shoes (such as booties or sandals)Water bottle (min. 1 liter)Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries as necessarySunscreen, brimmed hat, and sunglassesHeadlamp or flashlightBook/journal/camp games (Frisbee, hacky-sack, etc.) Dates & Rates Dates: July 25-29, 2018 Ratio: 4:1 (3:1 for climbing) Rates: $995/person (based on 4 person minimum)