La Junta’s daily schedule provides each boy with his own specific brand of enjoyment in addition to his own means of achievement. Activity schedules are coordinated to assure each boy pursuit of his own particular interests and aide him in his personal goal-setting. A system of award patches gives each camper something to strive for, as well as a realistic gauge of success in each of his activities.

The program is personalized to the preference of each boy. In the weeks before camp, each camper selects his ten favorite activities. Then, a schedule of classes uniquely based on his age and ability in each activity is prepared just for him.

La Junta has devised an award system for all camp activities. The camper receives a round patch for each activity in which he participates and a chevron for each level of proficiency he passes within that activity. Campers are encouraged to set realistic goals for themselves on opening day, and counselors monitor their success as the term progresses. An attractive board on which over 100 patches may be proudly displayed is provided to each boy as a lasting reminder of his achievements at La Junta.

Providing a way of measuring progress and success is the focus of La Junta’s well-organized, thorough system of awards and activities. We feel that every boy given the opportunity to set his own personal goals and the opportunity to pursue them at his own level should leave La Junta as a more confident young man. Merely striving for improvement is among the most valuable growth tools available. A bright red riflery patch represents more than just the skill it took to score one’s first perfect target; it symbolizes the character and discipline built while striving for self-improvement.

At La Junta we have carefully selected activities to enhance the excitement of the summer, provide new and memorable experiences and compliment the spirit of our philosophy. The emphasis here is on individual, lifetime sports - activities in which campers can compete against a standard for their success, while avoiding much of the normal head to head competition of team sports. We prefer activities which cannot be done at home and reinforce the value of summer camp. To quench your curiosity, take the Activity Tour on our homepage.