Junior Outdoor Camp

5 days of adventure in the heart of Alpe Veglia

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Camp overview

An experience immersed in nature, designed for young people aged 14 to 18 who want to experience the mountains in an active and mindful way. The Junior Camp offers a structured programme that combines outdoor activities with personal growth.

Each day is designed to build independence, teamwork skills and confidence and safety in the natural environment.

The camp's guiding words

A qualified team

Please note

• The camp is designed for active young people in good health, who are curious and eager to get moving.
• No specific experience or particular skills are required: activities are structured so that everyone can take part, each at their own level.
• What really matters is the willingness to give it a go, the desire to try something new and the curiosity to explore nature and their own abilities.
• Activities are adapted and supervised step by step, in a safe, guided environment where everyone can feel at ease.

Camp programme

1. Day 1 · Welcome to the mountains
   • Arrival at the mountain hut and settling in
   • Meeting the staff and getting to know the group
   • Introduction to the camp and safety rules
   • A first easy outing (run or walk) to get into the swing of things
   • First tips on managing your gear
   • Evening get-together
2. Day 2 · Moving on the trails
   • Mountain running session
   • Uphill and downhill technique
   • Introduction to navigation: maps, landmarks and reading the terrain
   • Hands-on practice in the field
   • Return, recovery and group debrief
   • Free time
3. Day 3 · Going vertical: climbing
   • Approach to the crag
   • Safety basics and using the equipment
   • Rock climbing with guided progression
   • Return and group time
   • An introduction to sports nutrition
4. Day 4 · Explore and challenge yourself
   • Mountain hike
   • Hands-on introduction to mountaineering
   • Managing effort during prolonged activity
   • Education and preparatory strength work for sport
   • Free time
5. Day 5 · Putting it all together
   • A final combined activity bringing together everything learnt
   • Closing group session and feedback
   • Departure and journey home

The staff reserve the right to change the programme for organisational, safety or weather reasons.

What's included

€400 per person · all-inclusive

• Once registered, you will receive the compulsory kit list (trainers, sportswear…).
• Specialist technical equipment (harness, climbing shoes) is provided by the mountain guide.

Meet the team

Accommodation and meals

We will be staying at Rifugio Città di Arona, in the heart of Alpe Veglia: a simple, welcoming mountain hut that blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. It will be our base throughout the camp, the starting point for our activities and a place for recovery, sharing and relaxation.