Camps in The Sacred Valley

Camp is at the heart of Valley Camp. We currently offer three different camps during the year based in Urubamba. Each camp offers unique experiences that encourage our campers to learn more about themselves, to give back to their community through service projects, to be outdoors to appreciate all the natural beauty in the Sacred Valley, and to protect the environment for years to come. 


We believe that camp should be accessible for all who want to attend. Therefore we have a tuition fee for families who can afford to pay, but we also offer scholarships for those who do not have the economic means.

 

  • Summer Camp

    Offered for three weeks in January for primary school children. Each week of camp is unique, meaning a participant can come for one week or all three. At Summer Camp, we always offer three days of classes and two field trips. Past classes have included arts & crafts, robotics, dance, outdoor living skills, mini-chef, eco-life (to learn about humans' role in nature), and capoeira (dance-based martial arts from Brazil).

    Our field trips focus on outdoor adventure and community service. In 2021 we planted trees with Valle Sagrado Verde, hiked to an Incan archeological site with Outdoor Cusco, rock climbed outdoors with 7a Escuela de Escalada, painted a mural on the importance of water in the town of Yucay, and camped in Socma, a Quechua community that is famous for its beautiful waterfall.

  • Eco Leaders

    A one week program offered in February for teenagers in secondary school to learn about sustainability and leadership. During our week together, we learn about the environmental work in the Sacred Valley by taking field trips to different organizations and institutions. Then students will be given the opportunity to develop their own environmental project so they can contribute to their community.

    The objective of the program is for teens to develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication and to develop self confidence. We also study sustainability and how it applies to our day-to-day life. Additionally, Eco-Leaders Camp is all about exploring new ideas and adapting the program to the needs and interests of the participants.

  • Mountain School

    A week-long program of outdoor adventure during winter break in July for teenagers currently enrolled in secondary school. Participants learn the basics of camp craft, hiking, wilderness first aid, and rock climbing.

    Everyday we begin at our base camp then go on a different mountain adventure in the Sacred Valley to practice what we are learning.

    During this program, participants will work as a team, discover their leadership style, practice problem solving skills, think critically, utilize sustainability skills, and develop effective communication through outdoor fun.

    We adapt the program depending on the skills, interests, and abilities of our participants each year.

Camps 2024

Memories from camp

  • Capoeira with Joaquin

  • Mini chef

  • Art class with Inés

  • Mini chef

  • Meditation

  • Field trip

  • Learning to climb

  • Planting trees

Summer Camp

Are you curious about what happens at summer camp? Check out our video to get a taste of the magic of Valley Camp!

“My son has always dreamed of going to a camp, and Valley Camp was more than that. It was a great boost for him to continue learning about adventure sports, especially rock climbing. It also motivated his confidence in opening up to meet new friends with other great children. We can’t wait for the next summer camp!”

– Franchesca, parent

 

FAQs

 

Where is camp? 

We typically have camp in the Sacred Valley in January, February, and July.

How old does my child need to be to participate in camp?

Camps are for children in primary and secondary school. During the year, we offer many activities for families (all ages can come when accompanied by their parents).

Do the kids stay overnight?

Summer camp is only during the day. Mountain School and Eco Leaders are overnight camps.

How do I sign up?

We will publish registration forms on our Facebook page Valley Camp Peru, when we are accepting new participants.

How much does camp cost?

Each program has a different cost depending if it is overnight or day camp. Scholarships are available for all of our programs. Please contact us for more information.

“Working at Valley Camp is a pleasure. Seeing the happiness of children and their curiosity in nature is unmatched.” 

– Mara, Environmental Education teacher