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Who we are - Idaho Basecamp Is A Leading Resource For Outdoor Adventure Education. Mission - Idaho BaseCamp is committed

We Are Committed To Cultivating Leaders, Individual And Community Development, And Serving The Environment. Core Values - Personal Responsibility, Courage, and Respect For All

09/30/2026

It’s not just children who get to grow and learn at the Big Lost Campus 🎨🌸 Every summer we’re proud to welcome artists for a week of artistic expression and creativity, both as individuals and as a community. Thank you to Bex Wilkinson (Bex Wilkinson) and the Marshall Frankel Foundation for making our Artist Residency possible year after year! And stay tuned for the 2027 application process opening this spring…

09/16/2026

The outdoor classroom is back in session! ☀️🏔️ This fall our 5th Grade Program is entering its ninth year of giving Idaho students a few days to learn in nature, take on new challenges, and discover what they’re capable of together. And behind it all is a pretty great crew of outdoor educators ❤️ We are grateful for all who make these experiences possible!

03/24/2026

NO PHONES, JUST ADVENTURE 🚐⛺️Twelve middle schoolers from our Outdoor Hispanic Leaders (OHL) program are returning from an epic, tech-free 5-day road trip that took them climbing down at Red Rocks outside Las Vegas and back up through Hoover Dam and Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, camping under the stars every night along the way. For many of the kids, this was their first time ever outside Idaho, and an experience they might never have gotten otherwise. Shoutout to our program leaders Ella and Ethan, the OHL families for their shared trust and belief in the importance of our work, and the donors and foundations who made it possible.

03/19/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 ARTISTS RESIDENCY 👩‍🎨 Idaho BaseCamp is proud each summer to host a unique micro-residency for artists of all kinds at our Big Lost Campus. This is a chance and a place for 3-5 artists to cultivate individual creativity and/or collaborate in a uniquely beautiful retreat — and applications are open until Monday, August 13th! Check out the link in bio to apply and learn more. The Residency is made possible by the generosity of

03/13/2026

NEW M.A.T CAMP OPTION FOR SOUTH FAMILIES! ☀️If you live in Hailey or Bellevue and have a 4-7 year old, come check out Roots Adventures Days (R.A.D), a new place-based summer program piloted by Idaho BaseCamp and Mountain Adventure Tours. Same philosophy of outdoor adventure and creativity, but with longer hours, no daily van travel, and a more affordable price, located at our beautiful Bellevue campus. Registration is available in the link in bio — a minimum number of campers is needed to launch this camp, so sign up by MARCH 15TH to make it possible!

12/02/2025

This , give the gift of confidence, connection, and lifelong memories!

Idaho BaseCamp has been serving the small rural town of Mackay, Idaho through the Sahm 5th Grade Program since 2018. The inaugural class of 5th graders who attended seven years ago are now seniors — and their experience at BaseCamp still resonates with them. One senior, Ryker, mentioned that “I learned to step outside my comfort zone, try new things, and work as a team… It made me appreciate nature and how much you can grow from experiences.”

This is why Idaho BaseCamp exists — and why the Sahm 5th Grade Program matters. Support the program by donating today and helping us match our goal of $5,350 TODAY for Giving Tuesday. This funds a future 5th Grade experience for an entire class of thirty students. Link in bio, and thank you!

09/23/2025

Calling all Wood River Valley anglers 🎣We are getting kids from our Explorers program with out on the river this fall and want your old flyfishing rods and reels! If you have gear to donate, please drop it off at the Roots Enrichment Center in Bellevue or at our office in Ketchum. You can shoot us a DM or contact [email protected] to coordinate.

04/28/2025

Shoutout to Bellevue Elementary School for kicking off our Spring 2025 season of the Sahm 5th Grade program in style! These kids showed up at our Big Lost Campus for three days and two nights of outdoor adventure education, focusing on teamwork, communication, and connection. And even braved a surprise snowstorm! Over this season, we will host over 250 public school students from four different Idaho counties.

04/10/2025

Our Outdoor Hispanic Leaders had a great time during their Spring Break trip last month 🛶☀️ It was the first time canoeing, camping, and exploring the Bruneau Sand Dunes for most of our middle schoolers — and they’ll remember this experience for years to come!

04/02/2025

We are now accepting applications for our Artist Residency! If you would like the opportunity to expand, enrich, and experiment with your creativity for a week in July at our Big Lost Campus, this unique micro-residency is made for you. Head to our website to learn more and apply before our April 20th deadline: idahobasecamp.org/artist-residency

Address

540 1st Avenue North
Ketchum, ID
83340

Telephone

(208) 720-1822

Website

http://www.idahobasecamp.org/

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