Youth Day Camps

Due to COVID-19, we are no longer accepting new registrations for the 2020 season. We will be in contact with the families already registered to explain the changes for this summer.

Thorne Nature Trackers

Grades 1-6: (A) June 1 – 5 (B) June 15 – 19 (C ) July 6 – 10 From catching pond critters and creating nature crafts to finding secret spots for building a team fort, campers will explore and discover our natural world. Camps will be at sites throughout Boulder County Open Space. Extended care available. Schedule: M-F from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm (Extended care until 5:30 pm available) Pick-up/Drop off at Ryan Elementary School Partner: Thorne Nature Experience Register Here!

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Thorne will be switching to a small group size nature camp model for all of its week-long camps. To maximize safety during this time of COVID 19, each camp will be two weeks in duration and instructors will have one week off between working with different groups of students. For the safety of our students and teachers, we will not be transporting students in vehicles this summer. Our Small Group Nature Camp program will operate out of Coal Creek. Unfortunately, Thorne will only have the capacity to serve 20% of the campers planned for this summer. The dates of the Thorne day camps will change. We will be in touch with the families enrolled via the phone to let you know if your child will be able to attend camp.

Community Cycles Bike Camp

Grades 3-5: July 13 – 17 Learn the ins and outs of bike maintenance with mechanics from Community Cycles. Tour Lafayette on bikes and learn about safe routes while you visit the many parks and open spaces the city has to offer. Schedule: M-F 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Pick-up/Drop off at Aspinwall Community Center (726 Excelsior Pl, Lafayette, CO 80026) Partner: Community Cycles Register Here!

COVID-19 Update:

Other programs in Nature Kids will likely change as well but we do not have fully updated information to share with you. All of our partners are working on contingency plans for the summer. As soon as our partners communicate with us regarding what they are planning to do this summer, we will be in touch with the families of those enrolled.

YMCA Camp Elks

Grades 3-6: (A) June 8 – 12, (B) June 29 – July 3, (C ) July 13 – 17, (D) August 3 – 7 Campers experience a traditional outdoor day camp with days spent shooting archery, cooling off at the on-site pool and through arts and crafts, drama, sports and fun games. Schedule: M-F 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Pick-up/Drop off at Arapahoe YMCA (2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO) Partner: YMCA of Boulder Valley Register Here!

COVID-19 Update:

Unfortunately, YMCA will only have the capacity to serve 50% of the campers planned for this summer. Camps will likely run out of the Elks Lodge in Boulder, and families will need to provide transportation for their children. We will be in touch with the families enrolled via the phone to let you know if your child will be able to attend camp.