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Day & Overnight Camps

Adventure

Colorado Mountain Club Youth Adventure Camps

06-07-2021 • 08-06-2021 Explore the mountains of Colorado this summer with the CMC Youth Education Program! Specialized multi-day camps offer outdoor skill-building and adventure, giving participants hands on experience rock climbing, hiking, paddling, and more! Programs are taught by experienced health screened CMC instructors who are excited to share their knowledge of adventure activities, and teaching the important safety skills necessary for exploring in the outdoors. We offer programs for a wide range of ages and abilities! Camp runs weekly MondayFriday throughout the summer season. Cost: $251-$500; Ages: 6-18; 710 10th St., Golden, CO 80401; (303) 996-2750; patrickcollentine@ cmc.org; https://www.cmc.org/Youth/ AdventureCamps/SummerCamps.aspx

BookTrails Camp

06-14-2021 • 08-06-2021 BookTrails Summer Camp aims to foster both a love of literature and the outdoors. Our camps are held at the Reading Ranch in North Routt County, giving students a unique experience to learn about western heritage and Colorado natural lands. Each camp introduces a collection of stories, writing activities, and art projects focused around a common book or theme. Our students also learn basic outdoor skills, facts about Colorado wildlife, and how to live off-the-grid. Monday-Thursday 8:30-5pm, Fridays 8:30-1pm. Cost: $251-$500; Ages: 1-8; 68 9th Street, 61325 CR 62, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487; (855) 426-6587; admin@steamboatbooktrails.org; http://MyBookTrails.org

Keystone Science School

06-07-2021 • 08-20-2021 Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional Overnight and Day Camps or the excitement and adventure of our Expedition programs. 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. 8am-5pm. Cost: $501 and up; Ages: 5-17; 1053 Soda Ridge Rd, Keystone, Colorado 80435; (970) 468-2098; Support@KeystoneScienceSchool.org; https:// www.keystonescienceschool.org/

Arts

LYNX National Arts & Media Camp

Photo by: Kellie Smith 06-07-2021 • 07-30-2021 The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion camps for high school students interested in music, visual or digital art, and lmmaking. We offer both residential and non-residential camp programs and we have scholarships! We host high school students from many different states and countries which enables a diverse and enriching experience as students bond over a shared passion for the arts. Contemporary art camps for high school students. Cost: $501 and up; Ages: 13-18; 1150 10th St. Plaza, Denver, CO 8204; (303) 315-7468; lynxcamp@ ucdenver.edu; https://artsandmedia.ucdenver. edu/prospective-students/lynx-camps

Nature/Environment

Camp Chief Ouray

Photo by: Kellie Smith 06-06-2021 • 08-07-2021 Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Camp Chief Ouray is the premier overnight camp and adventurous playground for boys and girls from across the country and internationally. Whether your child is a rst-timer or a returning camper, CCO provides a unique experience with the opportunity for independent development in a breathtaking outdoor setting. With over 5,000 acres of mountains, valleys, streams, and meadows to explore, boredom is simply not an option. Day Camp program Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Cost: $501 and up; Ages: 5-18; 1101 Co Hwy 53, Granby, CO 80446; (YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch) (970) 887-2648; chiefouray@ymcarockies.org; https://campchiefouray.org/

BookTrails

06-14-2021 • 08-06-2021 BookTrails’ summer camp aims to foster both a love of literature and the outdoors. Our camps are held at the Reading Ranch located in North Routt County, giving students a unique experience to learn about western heritage and Colorado natural lands. Each camp introduces a collection of stories, writing activities, and art projects focused around a common book or theme. Our students also learn outdoor skills, facts about Colorado wildlife, and how to live off-the-grid. Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm. Cost: $251$500; Ages: 7-14; 68 9th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487; (855) 426-6587; admin@steamboatbooktrails.org; https:// mybooktrails.org/

Special Needs

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

06-07-2021 • 08-22-2021 BOEC’s Wilderness Program strives to serve individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities who want to enjoy the experience of rafting, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, camping, accessible high ropes course, and much more! As a national leader in adaptive outdoor adventure, our camps provide an opportunity to explore the amazing sights and sounds of the western United States. Please visit our website boec. org to nd speci c camp details and dates for this upcoming summer. 3pm - 5pm day sessions. Times and dates vary. Cost: $501 and up; Ages: 8 -21 ; 300 Snowy Ridge Rd., Breckenridge, Colorado 80424; (970) 4536422; Claire@boec.org; http://boec.org

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