SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP RAFTING
Hundreds of school groups have trusted us with their students. Here's why.
About This Experience
We've been running school and youth group trips for years. We know what teachers need: safety, reliability, and kids who return on the bus smiling. And we know what kids need: to actually have the best day of their school year.
Our beginner Clear Creek run in Idaho Springs is the gold standard for school groups. Class II–III water that's exciting enough to be an adventure and manageable enough that every kid finishes with confidence. Minimum age 5 for Clear Creek — and for younger groups or those wanting a gentler experience, the Upper Colorado float out of Kremmling works beautifully for mixed ages.
We coordinate directly with teachers and chaperones to make logistics smooth. Arrival timing, group staging, waiver collection — we've streamlined the whole process so the adults can actually enjoy the day too.
- Certified guides with youth group experience and safety-first training
- All safety gear: helmets, PFDs, paddles, wetsuits and/or splash jackets in all sizes
- Detailed pre-trip safety briefing designed for youth groups
- Teacher and chaperone coordination before and during the trip
- Flexible trip scheduling including weekday options
- Group pricing with discounts for larger school groups
- Shuttle service from put-in to take-out
- SmartWaiver links provided for pre-arrival digital waiver completion
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01100% certified guides with safety-first trainingEvery guide is certified and trained specifically for managing youth groups on the water. Your students are in the safest possible hands.
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02Class II–III runs built for first-timersClear Creek's beginner run is the right level of challenge for young paddlers — real excitement, zero overwhelm. Kids who have never been near a raft finish the trip wanting to come back.
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03We work with chaperones to keep groups organizedWe've done this enough times to have the logistics dialed. Guides and chaperones work together so no one gets left behind and the whole group flows smoothly through the day.
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04Curriculum tie-in potentialThe Colorado River corridor is a living classroom. Geology, hydrology, ecology, river science — our guides are happy to weave educational context into the experience for science or environmental classes.
- Minimum age 5 for Clear Creek; younger participants welcome on the Upper Colorado
- All participants require waivers — SmartWaiver links provided for easy pre-trip completion
- Recommended chaperone ratio: 1 adult per 5 students
- Book 4–6 weeks in advance for large school groups to secure your date
- Weekday trips often available with more flexibility than weekends
- Group discount pricing available — call for a custom quote based on headcount
