Day Camp
ABLE To Sail Youth Empowerment Camp
Longmont
720-233-8969
abletosail.org
Learn the basics of sailing: parts of the boat, rigging, capsize recovery, boat handling, tacking, jibing and points of sail. Sailing then serves as the foundation on which we teach self-esteem. We discuss how lessons learned about sailing can be applied to navigating the stormy seas of youth, inspiring them into their greatest-yet-to-be! We have 2 LGBTQIA+ specific camps! A four-day camp at Union Reservoir, Longmont; various weeks June–August. Cost $395. Ages 12-18.
Advanced Double-Handed Sailing Camp | Ages 12-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least two weeks of Intermediate Camp or has previous experience sailing a c420 sailboat. Campers at this level are ready to take on the challenges of a larger “double-handed” (2-person) c420 sailboat. Sailors will sail with a partner while strengthening sailing skills and focusing on boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control. Campers need one week of Advanced Double-Handed Camp (and at least four weeks total) to move on to either Expert Camp.
Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Littleton
303-786-9216
RenaissanceAdventures.com
In small groups of like ages, children ages 6-17 read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. Highly-trained staff, and over 25 years experience make Renaissance Adventures a family favorite kids camp since 1995.
Avid4 Adventure
Boulder, Superior, Lafayette, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Denver, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch
720-249-2412
Avid4.com
info@avid4.com
Avid4 Adventure Day Camps teach pre-K-7th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. With help from our time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors, we give campers solid skills and character-shaping confidence, launching them into a lifetime of adventure.
Boulder County United Summer Soccer Camps
Boulder
303-443-8877
bouldercountyunited.com
Boulder County United Soccer Camps maintain a focus on the Boulder County United Soccer Club values of community, character, passion and achievement. Players will receive small-group training involving soccer fundamentals, techniques and tactics. Activities will be designed to accommodate players of all skill levels and abilities. Boulder County United soccer camps welcome recreational and competitive players who are looking to improve themselves as soccer players and as people while having fun playing the beautiful game of soccer. For ages U5-U19.
Dawson Summer Camps
Lafayette
303-665-6679
dawsonschool.org
summercamps@dawsonschool.org
Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. M-F. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven weeks starting June 5-July 28. Sports, art, science and tech, and more. Over 100 camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp, low camper/staff ratio. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette. Camp cost starts at $420/week. See ad.
Dungeon Delvers with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder and online
303-786-9216
RenaissanceAdventures.com
In Dungeon Delvers, Renaissance Adventures’s expert game masters and story crafters lead participants in a tabletop RPG program that utilizes the Dungeons & Dragons® game system. Explore and create an adventure in a fantasy world of one of the most popular tabletop roleplaying games! Beginner and experienced players are welcome. Ages 10-17.
Expert Solo Sailing Camp | Ages 12-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least one week of an Advanced Camp or has previous experience sailing a Laser Sailboat. The minimum weight requirement for sailing a Laser safely (due to the sheer size of the boat) is 110lbs. Expert-level sailors smaller than this can sail in the Expert Spinnaker Camp and sail c420s. This sailing camp is perfect for those who are ready to take on the challenges of a larger single-handed Laser sailboat. Sailors will sail solo while strengthening sailing skills and focusing on boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control.
Expert Spinnaker Sailing Camp | Ages 12-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This camp is perfect for campers who have had at least one week of Advanced Double-Handed sailing camp or previous experience sailing s420s. Sailors with the most advanced experience will expand their skill set to include a third sail. Using c420s with a mainsail, jib, and spinnaker this class focuses on the skills, needed to juggle all three sails successfully. Campers in this camp must come with a solid working knowledge of how to rig and sail a c420 both as a crew and skipper in various conditions. There is little time spent focusing on basic c420 skills to have more time to focus on the most advanced skills needed to fly more complicated spinnakers.
Goats and Gardens Camp
Boulder
303-413-7270
BPRcamps.org
Ages 5-11. Goats and Gardens is back for another summer by popular demand! From playing with kid goats, to solar oven pizzas at the gardens, to gymnastics and swimming at the rec center, it’s an awesome summer camp mix! Dates: June 5-Aug. 11. No camp the week of July 3.
Growing Gardens — Children’s Peace Garden
Boulder
303-443-9952
growinggardens.org
Spend an active week gardening, cooking, and creating on our one-of-a-kind urban farm! Learn about sustainable agriculture, pollinators, and ecosystems through hands-on learning and exploration. We’ll engage all of our senses through farm-to-fork cooking, art & science projects, and games. Early bird discounts are available before March 15. Ages 5-11. Full-day camps, M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Intermediate 1 Sailing Camp | Ages 8-13
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least two weeks of Learn to Sail Camp or has previous experience sailing solo. Sailors will strengthen basic skills and become proficient sailing by themselves in their own RS Tera sailboat. Practicing tacking, jibing, sail trim, all points of sail, boat handling, knot tying, and efficient capsize recovery are the goals of this camp. Returning Intermediate Campers graduate to a larger sail for a more challenging experience in order to safely prepare them for the next step. Taking two weeks of an intermediate level camp is required before moving on to the Advanced level. This camp can be taken twice if Intermediate 2 isn’t available or an option in your family’s schedule.
Intermediate 2 Sailing Camp | Ages 8-13
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This camp is perfect for anyone who has taken one week of Intermediate 1 Camp. Sailors will strengthen sailing skills and focus on boat handling, right of way, sailing in all conditions under control, and skipper/crew responsibilities. Utilizing Tera Pro racing boats, and RS Fevas campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing. Taking two weeks of an Intermediate level camp is required before moving on to the Advanced level.
Junior Sailing Instructor in Training (JSIT) Camp | Ages 12-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
Our Junior Sailing Instructor in Training (JSIT) Camp provides the necessary skills and training for Advanced sailors to become confident and qualified JSITs. This course is mandatory for all first year Junior Instructor applicants and only needs to be taken once.
Eligibility requirements:
• Successful completion of at least 2 weeks of Advanced Sailing Camp or higher
• Be available to volunteer for full weeks at a time
• If the applicant is new, they must be available to attend the JSIT Training Course ($467 for the week) June 12-16, 2023 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).
Junkyard Social Club: SCIENCE + ART
Boulder
junkyardsocialclub.org
Campers explore life-size science and art on our adventure playground. Our structures are the foundation and “loose parts” (tarps, clamps, pipes, and rope, etc.) are the tools to execute ideas. Campers wil create gondolas with ropes and pulleys, design mini-golf holes, build fort villages, and launch DIY parachutes off our play structures.Ages 6-12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 5-Aug. 11. $95/day; use the code CAMPBO for 10% off a full week.
Keystone Science School Summer Camp
Keystone
970-468-2098
KeystoneScienceSchool.org
Campers, aged 5-12, will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide has served the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and fun in the outdoors. New theme options each week.
Knight CIT (Counselor-in-Training)
Boulder, Denver, Littleton, Longmont
303-786-9216
RenaissanceAdventures.com
The Knight CIT offering at Renaissance Adventures is a unique leadership program where the teens mentor younger campers and assist our adult campers. Knights join an Adventure Quest group, who are playing the heroes of a mythic quest. Knight CITs assist the Quest Leader to help with activities, challenges, storytelling, plot dynamics, characters, safety, and leadership. Ages 14-17.
Little Puffs Sailing Camp | Ages 5-6
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
For our youngest campers, these weeklong camps introduce sailing, water safety and boating. This is a great introduction on how to have fun and be safe on the water. Sailing together as a group with the instructor and taking turns with each job in a larger Venture Keel 18 or Capri 14 sailboat, is a great way to teach the fundamentals with this age group.We understand that campers this age may not be strong swimmers so we recommend that they come having previous experience swimming with a PFD in a lake or reservoir. As long as they can kick and paddle comfortably in an intended direction while wearing a PFD, they are a good fit for this camp.
Living Arts Summer Camp
Boulder
720-383-4406
livingartsschool.com
info@livingartsschool.com
M-F. At Living Arts Summer Camp, we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands. In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a beautiful, outdoor setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty. Summer camps are 11 weeks and include: Intro to the Forest, Explorers & Mapmakers, Forest Dwellers, Do You See What I See, Great Creek Race, Magic Potions, Preparing for the Banquet, Tiny Worlds, Animal Awareness, Rainbow Handwork & Fine Feathered Friends. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 p.m.).
Older Learn to Sail Camp | Ages 10-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This entry-level camp is perfect for any first-time sailor ages 10 and up. Campers will sail two to a boat in an age-appropriate RS Feva sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. For any campers coming back for the second week of Older Learn to Sail Camp, a second sail can be utilized for added challenge. Sign up solo or with a friend! Taking two weeks of Learn to Sail Camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.
Reservoir Camp
Boulder
303-413-7270
BPRcamps.org
Our Reservoir camp is a perfect way for campers to stay cool in the hot Colorado sun, build self confidence and to have fun! Its a great mixture of kayaking, swimming, and “nuke em’,” and making new friends. Come cool off with us this summer! Dates: June 12–July 31. No camp the week of July 3. Camp runs Monday through Thursday.
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
Boulder
303-447-8014
ridesmba.org
Flexible schedule, ages 7-17. SMBA offers weekly four-day summer camps (beginner, co-ed and all girls options), spring and fall after school ride programs (beginner to advanced, co-ed), spring/fall Sunday Team programs, Summer Team programs (intermediate to advanced, co-ed and all girls options), and Adventure Trips (intermediate, co-ed). Easy to advanced trail riding allows athletes to master mountain bike skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. SMBA provides an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and interests in a fun and non-competitive environment.
Sky High Ranch
Near Fort Collins
877-404-5708
camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration Is open for day and overnight camps statewide.
SPREE Camps
Johnson Habitat Park, Denver
thegreenwayfoundation.org/summercamp.html
We have 10 unique weeks of camp this year at SPREE Headquarters (HQ). Each week has a theme that ties to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests every week, games, and crafts are tied to each weekly theme, allowing campers to learn about their environment through direct engagement.
Star Quest with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder
303-786-9216
RenaissanceAdventures.com
Star Quest is a science fiction live-action roleplaying game that is designed to develop skills of teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and a love for learning. In this unique experience, the Questers band together in small groups of like age to discover strange new worlds, overcome dynamic challenges, negotiate intergalactic treaties, and battle using blasters (beanbags) and fusion blades (foam swords). The themes and settings explore futuristic mainstays like warp speed, mech suits, tapping into the “Meta” for telepathic powers, time travel, cyberpunk netrunning, alien “hive mind” sentience, and more. Ages 10-17.
Teens Only Learn to Sail Camp | Ages 13-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This entry-level camp is perfect for any first-time sailor ages 13 and up. Campers will sail two to a boat in an age-appropriate Topaz Uno sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun with other teens. For any campers coming back for the second week of Learn to Sail Camp, a second sail can be utilized for added challenge. Sign up solo or with a friend! Taking two weeks of any Learn to Sail camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level. Older teens may be able to skip Intermediate and move on to Advanced Camp (depending on their height and skillset).
The Colorado Mountain Ranch Children’s Summer Day Camp
Gold Hill, Boulder
303-442-4557
coloradomountainranch.com
Camp Activities for all programs include: Friendly camp-raised horses, lots of riding, baby goats, arts & crafts, 10-step archery, mountainboarding, gymnastics & trampoline, woodcraft & outdoor skills, drama, games & fun galore! Children connect with people, peers, place, programs, and nature to create their own kids’ community in the mountains. Long day and transportation from 16th and Iris in Boulder included.
Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp
Boulder and Lafayette
303-499-3647
thornenature.org
Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp offers fun, hands-on outdoor camp experiences for children ages 5-15 in world class parks and open space in Boulder and Lafayette. Kids will practice survival skills, exploring forests and streams, creating nature art, learning local plants and animals, and finding tadpoles, crawfish, grasshoppers, and more! Our experienced, CPR and first-aid trained nature mentors help facilitate camper learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe.
Tomahawk Ranch
Near Bailey
877-404-5708
camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.
Wee Folk Forest Summer Camp
Boulder (two locations)
720-383-4406
weefolkforestkindergarten.com
M-F. At Wee Folk Forest Camps, we’ll be spending our mornings exploring our light-filled forest, and our afternoons beside our pond and taking adventure walks around the land. All 11 weeks of camp include a fun and balanced approach to the day; blending activities with outdoor free play, collaborative group play, music and storytelling.Ages 2.5-6. Day camp. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Optional before care 8-8:30 a.m. and aftercare 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wild Bear Nature Center: Summer Nature Camps with Altitude!
Nederland and Boulder Colorado
303-258-0495
wildbear.org
registrar@wildbear.org
Hike the mountain forests, play in the woods, discover the mountain water creatures, create art to take home and more! Low child to adult ratios. Shuttle service available. Generous scholarships available and we are a CCAP provider. Fun, hands-on, arts-integrated, outdoor nature camps for ages 3-12. For ages 5-12, choose any combo of Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday, or all four days Monday-Thursday for each two week session or all summer long. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Two week sessions start June 5 and go through Aug. 10.
Windsurf + SUP + Kayak Camp | Ages 9-17
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This combo camp is great for an introduction to both paddle and sail-based sports. Campers learn basic windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayak skills through fun games and challenges. Campers will rotate between various sports based on optimal weather conditions and campers’ interest.
YMCA Camp Elks (YMCA of Northern Colorado)
Boulder & Loveland
303-443-4474
ymcanoco.org
This is a nature-based, outdoor-education camp where kids make friends through adventure, challenge and exploration. Campers swim, learn archery and go hiking as well as explore the natural land of Colorado. This camp will help children efficiently and mindfully move through the outdoors by learning important navigation skills and practicing Leave No Trace principles. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance available.
Younger Learn to Sail Camp | Ages 7-9
Boulder
303-757-7718
communitysailing.org
This entry-level camp is perfect for any first-time sailor or sailor who’s had only one week of previous camp. Campers will sail two to a boat in a small age-appropriate Pram sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. Sign up solo or with a friend! Taking two weeks of Learn to Sail camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.
Overnight Camps
Avid4 Adventure — Colorado Mountain Camp
Mt. Evans, Windy Peak & Expeditions leaving from Boulder
720-249-2412
Avid4.com
info@avid4.com
Avid4 Adventure Overnight Camps teach 1st-12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Our experienced instructors use time-tested curriculum to provide campers with solid outdoors skills and character-shaping confidence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. One- and two-week sessions available from June-August.
Bold Earth Adventures
303-526-0806
boldearth.com
Bold Earth summer programs have been developed for students ages 13-18. Offering fun and adventure filled experiences across the the world Bold Earth students will surf on the Kona Coast in Hawaii, trek on glaciers in Iceland, summit peaks in the Swiss Alps, raft the mighty Colorado through the Grand Canyon, learn to surf in Costa Rica, and so much more! If you are interested in adventure travel, community service opportunities and fun, Bold Earth is the camp for you!
Cal-Wood Summer Camps
Jamestown
303-449-0603
calwood.org/camp
Summer days are spent exploring our forests, meadows, creeks, and historical sites while making new friends and bonding with old. Campers will learn to embrace the mountains whether they are spending their nights in a quaint log cabin by the main lodge, sleeping under the stars in a tent on a beautiful remote piece of Cal-Wood’s land, or venturing out into local Colorado wilderness on a multi-day backpacking trip.
Camp Chief Ouray/YMCA of the Rockies
Granby
970-887-2648
campchiefouray.org
Camp Chief Ouray’s traditional camp for kids ages 7-14 is designed to provide fun and growth through a series of exciting experiences in a beautiful mountain setting. Special attention is given to the development of positive human relations, leadership and character development. The week at camp consists of a mix between cabin activities, activities with kids of similar interests, camping out, hiking, camp-wide games, and a chance for campers to choose their favorite activities. Adventure Trips for teenagers ages 14-15 have a dynamic array of wilderness programs for campers looking for an added adventure. These backcountry programs offer campers the chance to participate in rafting, mountain biking, backpacking, horse packing and kayaking. Leadership Training Programs for teenagers 15-18.
Camp Granite Lake
Golden
720-249-2997
campgranitelake.com
A family-owed, co-ed overnight camp for kids in 1st-9th grade set on a beautiful 135-acre property with private 8-acre lake. Kids choose from over 20 activities including: sailing, rock climbing, woodworking, ceramics, SUP, archery, culinary etc. Traditional 19-day sessions for campers in 2nd-9th grade, or five-day mini camps for campers in 1st-4th grade. Traditional Sessions (2nd-9th grade campers): June 19-July 29. Mini-Camp Sessions (1st-4th grade campers): July 31-Aug. 12.
Cheley Colorado Camps
Estes Park
970-586-4244
cheley.com
Cheley provides an awesome 27-day overnight summer experience for girls and boys ages 7-17. Activities include: backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, technical climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, a via ferrata, high ropes course and more. We also offer a five-night experience for 7-10-year-old boys and girls (Aug. 8-Aug. 13) and a Family Camp for the whole family (Aug. 9-Aug. 13).
Deer Hill Expeditions
Mancos, Colorado
970-533-7492
deerhillexpeditions.com
info@deerhillexpeditions.com
Deer Hill Expeditions provides wilderness and service experiences in the American Southwest. Students are challenged through these experiences in nature, returning to their communities as more confident, skilled, and empathetic leaders. Summer Expeditions are roughly three weeks long, and lead participants into some of the most enriching hidden places of the Colorado Plateau. Groups begin and end their expeditions at Deer Hill’s Basecamp in Southwest Colorado, before exploring the surrounding area. We offer open-enrollment Summer Expeditions for students ages 11-18.
Historic Blue Mountain Ranch
Florissant, CO
719-748-3279
bluemountainranch.com
camp@bluemountainranch.com
For the past 77 years Blue Mountain Ranch has been enriching the lives of children from across the country and globe. BMR is a residential co educational camp for children ages 7-15 years old who are placed in cabins based on their age but will interact with campers of all ages throughout the day. We encourage our campers to try as many activities as possible.
Keystone Science School Summer Camp
Keystone
970-468-2098
KeystoneScienceSchool.org
Campers will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide has served the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and new friends. Morrison pick-up and drop-off available. New theme options each week.
Wild Bear Nature Center
Nederland
303-258-0495
wildbear.org
Hike alpine trails, play in the woods with friends, discover animals, fungi and plants of the mountain, create earth-friendly art and more! Small group size with qualified nature educators. Shuttle from Boulder available (except on Fridays.)
Generous scholarships available/CCAP provider. Fun, adventure-filled, hands-on, arts-integrated, outdoor nature camps, ages 3-12. Sessions run for 10 weeks from Monday, June 5-Friday, Aug. 11.
Sanborn Western Camps
Florissant
719-748-3341
sanbornwesterncamps.com
Sanborn Western Camps’ fun, relaxed atmosphere and caring staff provide a supportive environment for individual growth in self-confidence, independence and awareness of others. Each child’s contributions are valued in a community based on mutual respect and shared adventures. Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8,700 feet in the center of Colorado. The camps own more than 6,000 acres of open pine forest, wildflower meadows and rocky bluffs, an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventures.
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
Boulder
303-447-8014
ridesmba.org
Ages 11-17. SMBA Adventure Trips introduce riders to multiple days of camping and mountain biking on some of the best trails in Moab, Utah, Colorado, and beyond. Our programs introduce junior athletes to the exhilaration of mountain biking and provide an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to make new friends, and develop a range of skills and interests in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment.
Sky High Ranch
Near Bailey
877-404-5708
camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration Is open for day and overnight camps statewide.
Tomahawk Ranch
Near Fort Collins
877-404-5708
camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.
YMCA Camp Santa Maria
Bailey, Colorado
303-443-4474
ymcacampsantamaria.org
YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a classic overnight camp experience where young people learn independence, challenge their own limitations and connect with the natural world. Campers, ages 6-17, can kayak, paddleboard, swim, enjoy crafts, learn archery, hike, build gnome homes and learn outdoor skills. Evenings at camp are spent playing games, performing skits and singing by the campfire. Camp Santa Maria offers two-week teen expedition camps as well as leader-in-training, counselor-in-training and internship opportunities for high schoolers. New to camp? Try our Explorers camp for ages 6-8. Financial assistance available.
