Colton Adventure Camp
The New Colton Adventure Camp Friends of Camp Colton and Camp Colton partnered to create and offer a new summer…
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2024 Friends of Camp Colton Scholarship Winners
Two Flagstaff Grads and Camp Alums Receive $500 Scholarships from Friends of Camp Colton Camp Colton alumni Trinity Harris and…
Postcard from Camp Colton
Postcard from Camp Colton Embedded with students at Camp Colton for several days and nights, local writer and editor Rose…
Two Flagstaff Grads Receive $500 Friends of Camp Colton Scholarships
Two Flagstaff Grads Receive $500 Friends of Camp Colton Scholarships Camp Colton alums Ariel Aslan and Richard Montoya turn memories…
A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome Long-time Camp Colton Director Mary Giannola is retiring and current Program Coordinator Jackson…
Summer at Camp
Summer at Camp New summer programs at Camp Colton engage middle school campers and high school leaders. Hart Prairie is…
Stories from Camp Colton
Stories from Camp Colton Experiences at Camp Colton help students make discoveries, learn new things, and grow as individuals. Every…
The 2023 GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill
Thank You for Making the 2023 GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill a Huge Success! The 16th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill challenged 360…
A Passion for Outdoor Access and Community
A Passion for Outdoor Access and Community The 16th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill race and fundraiser for Friends of Camp…
Support Camp Experiences for Kids
Support Camp Experiences for Kids Your connection to Camp Colton is part of a treasured community tradition—one that is more…
Kids are Grateful for Camp Colton
Kids are Grateful for Camp Colton. Recent 6th graders say thank you and share their favorite Camp Colton experiences. Fall…
Vote “YES” on the FUSD School Bond
Vote “YES” on the FUSD School Bond Support Camp Colton and education in Flagstaff through the FUSD School Bond. Friends…
5 Key Benefits of Outdoor Environmental Education
5 Key Benefits of Outdoor Environmental Education Experiences like Camp Colton provide myriad benefits for kids. What is environmental education?…
Camp Colton: The Origin Story
Camp Colton: The Origin Story A short history of Flagstaff’s iconic environmental camp for kids Over the past 51 years,…
2 Flagstaff Grads Receive $500 Friends of Camp Colton Scholarships
As Flagstaff high school seniors graduate this week, two have something extra to celebrate. Friends of Camp Colton selected Brian…
Friends of Camp Colton Launches Scholarship Awarding $500 to Two Camp Alumni
Although most scholarships focus on high school achievements, graduating seniors can now be rewarded for something they did back in…
Aisling King Reflects on Most Successful GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Ever
After a pandemic hiatus, the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill came back bigger and better than ever. The event raised an all-time…
Friends of Camp Colton to Host Second Annual SEED Summer Experience in 2022 Thanks to Partnership with the APS Foundation
This summer, the Flagstaff-based nonprofit Friends of Camp Colton will host its second annual SEED (STEM Environmental Enrichment and Discovery)…
6 New Board Members Elevate Friends of Camp Colton’s Ability to Instill a Love of Science and Nature in More Children
Friends of Camp Colton is fortunate to have an outstanding board of directors; we benefit tremendously from its wide variety…
Camp Colton Leverages Grant Funds to Hire Jackson Carranco as Program Coordinator
Thanks to generous assistance from the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff, the GeoFamily Foundation, United Way of Northern Arizona and…
Forty Years Later: Flagstaff Executive Traces Lifelong Impact of Camp Colton Experience
David Abeyta has a simple message to sixth-grade students heading to Camp Colton this year: “Be curious.” The 19-year associate…
How Camp Colton Taught Flagstaff Adventurer and Business Owner To Navigate the Peaks, College and Career
“He was a passionate goofball!” When Flagstaff’s Lisa Lamberson reflects on her experiences as a sixth grader at Camp Colton,…
Idyllic Camp Experience Inspires Lifelong Love of the Outdoors
Jessica Garard wasn’t worried about whether she’d like the food at Camp Colton. She didn’t feel anxious about spending time…
Laughter, Friendship and Early Interest in Science Mark Darvin Descheny’s Camp Colton Experience
Darvin Descheny laughs when he talks about his favorite memory of Camp Colton. “Square dancing,” he says. “It was the…
Check Out What We Accomplished Together in 2017-2018
Friends of Camp Colton had many accomplishments in the 2017-2018 school year and we are excited to share them with…
Designate your Arizona School Tax Credit to Camp Colton!
Designate your Arizona School Tax Credit to Camp Colton! Camp Colton is a hallmark of the 6th grade student experience…
Honoring the Camp Colton experience with our alumni!
Honoring the Camp Colton experience with our alumni! 1979 Marshall Elementary School Camp Colton alumni and lifelong friends Ward Brykit…
Amazing volunteers get Camp Colton ready for the 2017 fall season!
Amazing volunteers get Camp Colton ready for the 2017 fall season! We appreciate our dedicated volunteers. Camp Colton thrives with…
Thank you to Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp!
Thank you to Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp (NAVMC)! NAVMC is an outstanding community organization and a significant Friends of…
Volunteer Day at Camp Colton
Join us on Saturday, August 5 from 9-12 pm to get Camp Colton ready for another season of 6th grade…
Champ for Camp Prize
Hilary, the Kahtoola Uphill race director, picking up the top Champ for Camp fundraiser prize! Who wants to go to…
Golden Ticket Highlight
Grab your Golden Ticket before its too late! There are so many AWESOME prizes!! Go get it today! www.kahtoolauphill.com Golden…
Golden Ticket Highlight: Humphrey Summit Ski
Kahtoola, Inc.‘s very own Laura Wheeler posing with Humphrey Summit’s 2016 Golden Ticket Prize. Grab your golden ticket now for…
Sponsor Highlight
Aspen Sports Flagstaff has been a dedicated sponsor since 2006 and the Race Day Raffle Sponsor! (get your tickets now…
Golden Ticket Sponsor Highlight: Cosmic Cycle & Forest Highland Golf Club
Golden Ticket sponsor highlights: Cosmic Cycles provided a Ruckus Dirt Jump Bike! Huge thanks to you! Locally owned and operated,…
Sponsor Highlight: Findlay Toyota Flagstaff
Thanks to our sponsors for making the 2016 Gore-Tex Kahtoola Uphill Race Possible! Gore- Tex® Products/Double Black Diamond Sponsor, Lumberyard…
Get Your Golden Ticket!
Have you purchased your Golden Ticket? Don’t miss this chance of winning 15 prizes valued between $300-$5000! Only 100 tickets…
Golden Ticket Sales are Open!
Have you purchased your Golden Ticket? Don’t miss this chance of winning 15 prizes valued between $300-$5000! Only 100 tickets…
One Month Out
The Gore-Tex Kahtoola Uphill Race is exactly ONE MONTH from today! Register today at kahtoolaagassizuphill.com. If you want to be…
Golden Ticket Sales Now Open
Grab your Golden Ticket before it’s too late! Tickets are $100/ea and offer a chance of winning 15 prizes valued…
Save The Date: Kahtoola Uphill
SAVE THE DATE: February 20th, 2016 for the Kahtoola Uphill Race. Join us for a training session at Snowbowl, January…
Happy New Year!
THANK YOU Friends, Donors, Volunteers, and Community Partners for a great 2015 and for helping to share the gift of…
Letters from Camp Colton
Dear Camp Colton Staff: I am writing you because I loved the classes you taught. You made them fun.…
KAFF Features Camp Alumni
Last Friday Camp Colton Alumni Pearl Garner and Zack Collins (both students at Mount Elden Middle) joined Mary on-air at…
Volunteer for the Kahtoola Uphill!
Want to be part of the 2016 Gore-Tex Kahtoola Uphill Event, but not necessarily as a racer? If you…
Scholarships Available… Apply TODAY!
The Friends of Camp Colton (FCC) invites teachers in the Flagstaff and the northern Arizona region to apply for scholarships…
Uphill Access Chat & Fun at Mother Road
Oh yeah…temperatures are dropping, flakes are falling, and Flagstaff-folk are gearing up for a great time on the Mountain! Start…
These Raffle Tickets Share the Gift of Camp Colton
Calling out to Camp Colton Alumni, Staff, and Teachers (near and far)!!! If you value your Camp Colton experience and…
Like to Golf? Join us and support Camp Colton!
Join us November 7, 2015 at Sedona’s beautiful Canyon Mesa golf to play 9-holes on an executive course, win great…