Since 1984 Deer Hill has been facilitating awe-inspiring wilderness adventures and meaningful cross-cultural reciprocal service projects in the American Southwest. Deer Hill programs are the result of an intimate knowledge and familiarity with the nearby mountains and canyons and of 35 years’ investment in relationships with service host families on the Navajo Nation and Hopi and Zuni pueblos. Our rich place-based history has culminated in deep connections with people and place.
Our youth programs are meticulously crafted to instill confidence, resilience, and a deep connection to nature in participants. Located in picturesque Mancos, Colorado, our overnight summer camps and expeditions offer the perfect setting for youth to embark on unforgettable adventures.
Each program follows a unique theme and a different adventure, with wilderness and reciprocal service learning at their core. Program dates and appropriate participant ages are listed below. Follow the links for program-specific information.
Your Expedition Awaits Apply
Expeditions for Ages 13 – 14
June 29 – July 16, 2025 | 18 Days
24 Service Credit Hours
$5,500
June 19 – July 8, 2025 | 20 Days
24 Service Hours
$6,100
Expeditions for Ages 15 – 17
July 8 – July 30, 2025 | 23 Days
24 Service Hours
$6,950
June 26 – July 9, 2025 | 14 Days
24 Service Hours
$4,600
Expeditions for Ages 16 – 18
Wilderness Leadership
Canyoneering, Mountain Backpacking, Leadership Development, Cross-Cultural Service Learning.
June 20 – July 14, 2025 | 25 Days
32 Service Hours
$6,850
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