On Saturday, April 26, 2025, we’ll embark on a Spring day hike that will allow us to explore and better understand our natural surroundings, strengthen observation skills, and help us learn about the value of perspective about the way we see the world and ourselves.

Transportation to/from hiking trail and hiking boots will be provided:

Location & Schedule

• Departure Time: 9:00 am

• Return Time (estimated): 1:00 pm

• Meeting/Drop Off Location: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, Denver, CO

• Hike Location: Genese Mountain, 27460 Genesee Ln, Golden, CO 80401

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Trail information

• We will be hiking 3.6 miles on the Genesse Mountain Outer Trail.

What to bring

• 2 Large Water bottles

• Snacks

• Fruit (banana or apples preferred)

• Sandwich in a sealable bag

• Backpack

• Baseball cap or beanie

• Long Sleeve Sweatshirt/Puffy Jacket

• Windbreaker, vest, fleece or lightweight jacket appropriate for the weather.

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Camping to Connect’s programming is designed to:

• Build emotional self-awareness and confidence.

• Offer students support and mentorship..

• Promote effective communication, leadership, and group development skills.

• Instruct students in basic outdoor skills such as trail navigation, bird watching, and more.

• Teach participants about community values, teamwork, and personal responsibility.

• Allow students  to build a deep connection to the outdoors, and form brotherhood.

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Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.

We provide young men of color with a safe space for meaningful conversations, connecting them with nature, their peers, and dedicated mentors. Our leadership reflects the backgrounds of our youth participants, fostering a vital paradigm shift in their self-perception and understanding of their place in the world.