Basecamp Skills Development Program

From basecamp to new heights

CAF-Idaho’s Basecamp Program offers both multi-week training cycles and intensive week-long sessions and is designed for athletes 16+ and skill levels to build foundational skills, discover new sports, and connect with a supportive community.
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Creating pathways to sport and success

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years of age to participate
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free to attend for athletes

Coaching & Community

CAF-Idaho’s experienced coaching team brings deep knowledge of adaptive sports and a passion for mentorship. Through personalized instruction and a focus on teamwork, they help athletes set goals, refine techniques, and reach new levels of performance.

Seasonal Sports & Clinics

Basecamp offers seasonal sport cycles that rotate throughout the year, introducing athletes to a range of activities across Idaho’s unique landscapes and facilities. Each sport cycle is designed to progress over 6-9 weeks, allowing participants to build strength, skills, and confidence.

Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse

The J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation has helped make the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse a hub for inclusive sports and recreation. With access to indoor and outdoor spaces, specialized adaptive equipment, and expert staff, athletes have everything they need to succeed.
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Build skills, gain confidence, and connect through sport. Apply now to be part of the next Basecamp and take your athletic journey to the next level.

Sample sports include:

  • Mountain biking
  • Fly fishing
  • Nordic skiing
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Where skills grow, confidence follows

Basecamp programs help athletes build technical skills while connecting to a supportive community—key factors in lifelong participation.
Camping Basecamp | July 10-13
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Fly Fishing Basecamp | August 23-28
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Downhill Ski & Snowboard Basecamp | Coming Soon
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Moments that shape journeys

Man with a prosthetic leg sitting in a fishing boat, holding a fly-fishing rod on a sunny day.
An archer using a wheelchair aims a bow at two target boards during an outdoor archery session.
Close-up of a small trout being held over a boat next to a fishing net.
Group in a small fishing boat rowing across a calm river surrounded by trees.
Two people in a fishing boat on a river, one rowing and one standing with a camera, surrounded by trees.
A climber wearing a helmet and harness lowers down a rock face, smiling during the descent.
Athlete balancing on a wakeboard while riding a wave on a lake, holding a tow rope.
Person sitting in a small blue fishing boat on a river, smiling while holding a fishing rod.
An instructor supports a climber ascending a rock wall during an outdoor climbing session.
Two people fly fishing together from a blue inflatable boat on a river.
Two climbers rest on a portaledge suspended on a rock wall, surrounded by climbing ropes.
Person in a gray hoodie casting a fishing line from a boat on a calm river.
Two climbers scale a tall rock face, one near the top and one mid-climb, during an adaptive climbing activity.
Two people riding an adaptive waterski board together, holding a tow rope as they glide through the water.
Two people smiling on stage as one presents an award certificate at a CAF Idaho event.

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