PHASE 1 IS FULLY FUNDED. THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS!
Phase 1 of the Camp Colton includes a new lodge and new systems (water, septic, and solar) and we’re not done yet. Check back for project updates and keep reading for more information about future phases. Below are some conceptual renderings of the new lodge.
THE NEXT 50 YEARS OF CAMP COLTON
Camp Colton is celebrating more than fifty years of discovery, exploration, and adventure. Kids benefit from time in nature, connecting with each other and their environment and disconnecting from technology. Support our capital campaign and create campfire memories for the next 50 years for more than 50,000 kids.
Camp Colton is overdue for a major building and systems update. Most buildings remain in their original state, dating back more than 50 years. Even more importantly, programs are at capacity and we are unable to meet increasing demand. For Camp Colton to continue, the facilities need a significant upgrade.
CAMP COLTON MASTER PLAN
The non-profit Friends of Camp Colton exists to support Camp Colton. For the past several years, we have invested in a collaborative and community-based master planning process. The ultimate goal of this plan is to ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to live, learn, and play at Camp Colton.
GOALS AND PHASING
New facilities will support existing programs flourish and make it possible for new programs to take root. We envision spaces that will inspire students to better understand their world and their place in it. By supporting significant accessibility and sustainability improvements, kids will live together and have countless opportunities to learn and grow.
Flagstaff Unified School District and Friends of Camp Colton are partnering to realize the goals of this $10 million dollar project. Phase 1 ($6 million) is in progress and made possible by generous donations to Friends ($3 million) and from the recently passed FUSD School Bond ($3 million). Friends is now raising funds for Phase 2 and 3 ($2 million).
Note: The images below are conceptual and do not represent the final designs.
New Lodge:
$4 million
A New Lodge with:
- A functional and efficient kitchen
- Space for all students and staff to gather inside
- Nurse’s office
- Staff sleeping quarters
Entry & Drop-Off Area:
$130,000
A New Entry Area with:
- Safe and welcoming site entrance
- Welcome ramada
- New parking area and circular bus turnaround
- Separate road and pedestrian access
Sustainable & Safety Systems:
$1.87 million
Upgraded and teachable site systems:
- Potable and grey water
- Renewable energy
- Septic system
- Fire suppression
Note: The images below are conceptual and do not represent the final designs.
Bathhouse:
$1.25 million
Bathhouse with:
- Personal privacy options
- Emphasis on water conservation
Student & Teacher Cabins:
$1.75 million
Student and Teacher Cabins:
- Will extend the fall season and make it possible to serve 20% more Campers
Note: The images below are conceptual and do not represent the final designs.
Evening Activity Areas & Storage:
$300,000
- Astronomy program space and storage
- Large campfire with seating for all campers to gather
- Storage shed
Other Outdoor Activity Areas:
$150,000
- Archery area
- Low ropes course
- Boomball (volleyball) courts
- Nature play area (existing)
Wilson Lodge Remodel:
$550,000
- Honor the history of the site
- Create a dedicated space for 1st and 2nd grade day expeditions
WE INVITE YOU TO CREATE THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR CAMP COLTON
By supporting our capital campaign, you ensure the lasting legacy of this treasured community tradition. Make the magic of Camp Colton possible for the kids of our community, now and for the next 50 years. Give $1,000 or more to be honored on our Donor Appreciation Wall.
Camp Colton is a wonderful place. We learned new things and made new friends. After Camp Colton, I was a new person. I respected wildlife more than ever and I had more confidence in myself.
—AVERY, 6TH GRADE CAMPER
Camp helped us be more independent and develop our life skills. I learned how to be a student outside of the classroom and how to make new friends. But, the most important thing I learned is how I can protect my environment.
—ALEX, 6TH GRADE CAMPER
Camp Colton provides student-centered experiential learning and discovery. Students apply their learning to real-world situations in nature. Through the Camp experience, students deepen their relationships and build a stronger learning community.
—CARRIE JENKINS, 6TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
MAKE A GIFT OR PLEDGE TODAY AND CREATE CAMPFIRE MEMORIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF KIDS
Please contact Friends of Camp Colton Executive Director Ari Wilder at 928-864-8129 or [email protected] with questions or if you would like more information. We would love to speak to you personally about your interest in Camp Colton.
Make a donation or pledge using the online forms below or complete and return our capital campaign pledge form. Mail this form and checks to Friends of Camp Colton, P.O. Box 393, Flagstaff, AZ 86002. Please note, Friends of Camp Colton is a registered, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Therefore, all gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donations and pledges to the capital campaign do not qualify as school tax credits. In general, tax credits cannot fund capital improvements.