The Mountain Center is a nonprofit educational and therapeutic organization in Santa Fe, New Mexico (founded 1979 as Santa Fe Mountain Center) that runs outdoor summer programs for youth. Its Teen Adventure Program serves New Mexico youth ages 13 to 17 with rock-climbing or backpacking sessions that combine day programs with 3-4 day overnight trips, and its Summer Youth Program offers a free camp focused on outdoor skills, climbing, hiking, and field trips. Programs emphasize confidence, leadership, and social-emotional growth.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Mountain Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★S.Loud, noisy, entitled; no respect for neighbors/neighborhood location. After a community-input session years ago, The Mountain Center got a waiver by the County to operate in a residential neighborhood. They made lots of promises and have lots of regulations that they are supposed to abide by, regarding noise levels, hours of operation, and scope of activities. But once ensconced, they have had no respect for the rights of their neighbors, and the fact that those neighbors actually live in the surrounding houses full-time, and pay high property taxes with the expectation that they will be in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The Mountain Center is entitled and arrogant about their disruptive noise levels and their regular trespassing and disregard for property boundaries. They really don't give a flyin' flip about anything but their own operation, and regularly breach the agreement they initially signed on to. They should never have been given the opportunity to operate here, as they tread all over the equal rights of others.
★★★★★Alfonso WoodWhat a wonderful organization for adventure therapy ,where safety comes first ,and the best staff in the world by your side every healing step of the way❤
★★★★★Amanda Montoya (HooT)The ppl who wrk over with the Mtn Cntr in Española are nice, friendly, kind & very helpful with wutever questions & needs anybody/ everybody(the public) is wanting and looking for. They will help you the BEST they can... THANKS GUYZ!!
★★★★★Leah LuceroThis place is awesome place for groups! I attended a few ropes courses here and was able to go hiking and cook with misty! Thanks again for making my day and being so helpful! Great staff and programs! I love what your doing for our community!
★★★★★Ryan DavisOur group had a wonderful time, the courses were fantastic, and the staff was both professional and entertaining.