Join us at Camp Shaver for an adventure program that shows off the best of the beautiful Jemez Mountains.  Camp Shaver has been around since 1945 helping campers to spend time in this most beautiful part of the country.  The adventure programs are all about spending time in nature and practicing skills that allow us to thrive in challenging situations  These programs are the most physically active we are offering this year, with the focus being on backpacking, team challenges, and campcraft skills.

Join us at Camp Shaver for an adventure program that shows off the best of the beautiful Jemez Mountains.  Camp Shaver has been around since 1945 helping campers to spend time in this most beautiful part of the country.  The adventure programs are all about spending time in nature and practicing skills that allow us to thrive in challenging situations  These programs are the most physically active we are offering this year, with the focus being on backpacking, team challenges, and campcraft skills.

Please note: Your child must also be registered for a session of Camp Shaver overnight camp. This registration is an add-on to allow your child to purchase items at the camp store.

Please select the session that corresponds to your child’s week(s) of camp.

The CIT program is the next step toward being a Camp Counselor.  Campers who sign up for this program can expect a camp-focused leadership program.

Campers do NOT have to have taken the LIT program before this, but it is highly recommended to have taken a some leadership training (at camp or elsewhere) in the past to get the most from our program.

The CIT program is divided into 3 weeks of programming.

1^st week focuses on learning/refreshing leadership skills and teambuilding among the CITs.  Things that you can expect are teambuilding, ropes course, journalling, hiking, and taking some time to enjoy being a camper.

2^nd week focuses on giving the CIT’s opportunities to practice leadership skills.  They will spend time in leadership roles with the younger campers designing and leading games/activities and assist the staff in making our traditional camp the amazing experience that it is.

3^rd week focuses on giving back to camp through service and experiencing a bit more what the job aspect of being a camp counselor is like.  This week will continue to let campers practice some of the skills they learned earlier in the program but will also have them helping out with service projects and supporting the day to day needs of running camp.

This program is still about learning and growth as camper although CITs are given more responsibility than the average camper.

Sign up today to have a great learning experience, give back to Camp Shaver, and practice your leadership skills!

CIT is all about learning the skills needed to be a great leader at summer camp. While we will discuss leadership as a general concept the focus will be on applying these skills in the camp environment. You do not have to have taken an LIT program before to be a CIT, and you don’t have to want to work at Camp Shaver in the future to be in this program, but both will help you enjoy your time here to the fullest.

CIT campers spend much of their time practicing camp leadership skills throughout their 3 weeks. They also spend a good amount of time working on service projects and giving back to camp. However, even given these roles and responsibilities CITs are still campers and will be provided time to relax and just enjoy being at camp. Camp is all about balancing the learning with having a great time.

Sign up today to have a great learning experience, give back to Camp Shaver, and practice your leadership skills!

Teens looking for an opportunity to develop skills for leadership positions at school, work, in their community or in a camp environment will find our leadership development program extremely valuable. The Leaders in Training (LIT) program focuses on individual leadership development, teambuilding and self-discovery. Their active schedule includes time for both learning and practical application, as well as forming tight-knit friendships with a healthy dose of fun!

During each 2 week session LITs spend 1 week focusing on learning the leadership skills we focus on and participate in our more challenging ropes course elements as part of teambuilding experience.  In the second week they are able to put those skills to practical use doing things like community service projects, and planning then presenting one or more of camp’s group activities or lessons.

Teens looking for an opportunity to develop skills for leadership positions at school, work, in their community or in a camp environment will find our leadership development program extremely valuable. The Leaders in Training (LIT) program focuses on individual leadership development, teambuilding and self-discovery. Their active schedule includes time for both learning and practical application, as well as forming tight-knit friendships with a healthy dose of fun!

During each 2 week session LITs spend 1 week focusing on learning the leadership skills we focus on and participate in our more challenging ropes course elements as part of teambuilding experience.  In the second week they are able to put those skills to practical use doing things like community service projects, and planning then presenting one or more of camp’s group activities or lessons.

Did you love your time here as a younger camper and want to do more! Did you miss out on your chance when you were younger? Not psyched on a 3 week program or leadership options? Then this is the program for you!

Senior Traditional Camp lets you have more of the same amazing camp experience.  This version is for older campers who want to keep exploring our traditional structure of individual choices of class in the morning, cabin group based afternoons, and all camp fun in the evenings.

The difference is that your cabin group is split half and half male and female (sleeping in separate cabins), get to try more age-appropriate challenges (hikes, teambuilding, overnight destinations, etc).

This is an amazing opportunity to grow and learn about the wonderful place that is the Santa Fe National forest through experience.

Limited to 6 male and 6 female campers per session, spots are limited so sign up quickly.

Did you love your time here as a younger camper and want to do more! Did you miss out on your chance when you were younger? Not psyched on a 3 week program or leadership options? Then this is the program for you!

Senior Traditional Camp lets you have more of the same amazing camp experience.  This version is for older campers who want to keep exploring our traditional structure of individual choices of class in the morning, cabin group based afternoons, and all camp fun in the evenings.

The difference is that your cabin group is split half and half male and female (sleeping in separate cabins), get to try more age-appropriate challenges (hikes, teambuilding, overnight destinations, etc).

This is an amazing opportunity to grow and learn about the wonderful place that is the Santa Fe National forest through experience.

Limited to 6 male and 6 female campers per session, spots are limited so sign up quickly.

This is the classic camp experience you have heard about. We run 6 days of amazing activities like: Ga-Ga, Slash, Water Walking, Archery, Air Rifles, Climbing, Arts and Crafts, Camp fires with songs and skits, and more!

Campers are grouped by age into cabins of up to 12 campers and 2 staff. These new friends will be with you for most of the week, but you will also get to play all camp games and choose lessons for yourself from a wide range of options!

Mornings are generally for lessons, while afternoons focus more on activities for your cabin groups. Evenings are for camp games and campfires with all the fun that getting everyone in camp together brings.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Camp Shaver today for memories and friendships that can last a lifetime!