Best Colorado Adventure Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins which house 12 campers per a week plus 6 counselors. Our facilities sit on a 120 acre ranch overlooking the Colorado River.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are ACA accredited and we are part of the SeriousFun Children's Network that Paul Newman started. We adhere to the highest camp standards and safety protocols. We have an excellent medical team onsite to provide support to all of our campers.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CHAP Program (Climbing Heights As Peers) - a leadership program for campers ages 15-17.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are 100% FREE thanks to our generous donors!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer 7 family camps throughout the spring and into fall. The diagnosed camper can bring their immediate household to camp for the weekend. Family camps start on Friday evenings and end Sunday mornings.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Besides summer and family camps, we offer 2 Camper Reunions per a year to reunite our campers. We also offer an Open House each May.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for the 2017 calendar (coming in November 2016). Below is a list of diagnoses we serve:

* Neurological Disorders
* Craniofacial Anomalies
* Lung Disease & Severe Asthma
* Acquired Immunodeficiency (HIV)
* Kidney Disease & Kidney Transplants
* Heart Disease & Heart Transplants
* Cancer & Brain Tumors
* Liver Disease & Liver Transplants
* Gastrointestinal Disorders (including Celiac & EoE)
* Type 1 Diabetes
* Epilepsy
* Severe Dermatological Disorders

We are 100% FREE for all of our campers!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer Staff Counselors for 2017: Must commit to being at camp for the duration of the camp season. This is a paid position with housing and meals.

CAMP FACILITIES: This is a highly resourced camp, accommodations are a few steps above rustic!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT/Program Aide programs from June 15-August 1.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Grants are available. Pay a 10% deposit to reserve your space at camp and then apply for a camp grant.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp sessions in May.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
To register, visit: Our Camp Website Link: girlscoutsco.campintouch.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Jobs are available, visit Our Camp Website Link: girlscoutsco.campintouch.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Licensed social workers, grief professionals, and volunteers will be supervising your child at Camp Comfort. To ensure that each child receives plenty of personal attention, specially trained volunteers, called "buddies," stay with their assigned campers throughout the weekend including in the cabins at night. A camp nurse is available for first aid and dispensing of medication. All staff and volunteers are screened and have undergone background checks.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcomfort.org for complete details.

We are currently enrolling for our two 2020 summer sessions scheduled June 12-14 and July 24-26.

CAMP FACILITIES: The spacious "campus" includes a large indoor arena, indoor gymnastics workout area, lounge; outdoor arenas and open space include a regulation size dressage arena, barrel race arena, huge jumping arena, and a cross country course.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family horsemanship classes are designed for those who are purchasing a horse for one or several family members, or simply want to support the family member who rides, through an increased understanding and appreciation of horsemanship. Care and handling of horses is the main focus.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EquesTraining offers riding lessons throughout the year. Ongoing programs include vaulting, dressage, jumping, and general horsemanship.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a wealth of information on our programs and the many possibilities we provide for horse lovers, please visit our website:
www.EquesTraining.com

Information and registration for our scheduled equestrian camps for summer is found on our web

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 2 camper dorms (sleeps 27 each)
Staff Rooms (11 hotel style rooms)
Full time staff housing
Main Lodge (dining hall, game room, multi-purpose room)
Nature Center
Ropes Course
Large game field

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All staff and volunteers are required to complete the week long training prior to the start of summer. All staff must have a current CPR/First Aid Certification. Specialist must also have their certification for lifeguards, archery and CDL to transport. In addition, RN must have a current CO license.

We are entering into our 50th year of providing quality programs to the special needs population!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We hire 4 CIT positions for the summer (2 female & 2 male)

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have camperships available for those who are eligible based upon their financial position.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Not at this time

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our program offers 8 weeks of residential summer camp. We also offer weekend respite camps during the off-season.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our programs are awesome!!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions begin June 7 thru July 1, 2020
Camp Fees: $600 per week for summer
$200 per respite weekend

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire seasonal staff:
Camp Counselors: male and female
CITs: male and female
Program Director
Program Specialists
Food Service Aides
Registered Nurses
Internship and Volunteer positions

Our full-time staff include:
Camp Director
Executive Admin Asst.
Food Service/Maintenance
Housekeeping

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful campgrounds, pristine backcountry sites, backpackers lodges, hostels, hotels, beaches, sailboats, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1976, Bold Earth has welcomed over 17,000 students from all 50 states and over 55 countries. Our small groups, tremendous trip leaders, and incredible students make Bold Earth the leader in teen adventure travel. We carefully craft our trip itineraries to include adventure, culture, community service, language, leadership, and FUN!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Bold Scholarship Program allows the opportunity for a wide spectrum of deserving teenagers to attend Bold Earth Adventure Camps. Scholarships are intended to be for teenagers who would not normally have the opportunity to join Bold Earth. Please understand - to be considered for a Scholarship, all required information must be submitted to Bold Earth and the camper should be motivated to impress the Bold Earth team! Email us at info[AT]boldearth.com for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We require a 10-minute and 10-question telephone interview with both campers and parents, along with 2 adult references to ensure a great group of participants on each trip. Call us today! 303-526-0806

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 1st - August 15th. Prices range from $2,888 - $7,088. For complete information check out: Our Camp Website Link: boldearth.com or call 303-526-0806

CAMP FACILITIES: Located at 10,000 feet, our facility hosts offer a traditional summer camp experience alongside our instruction with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, traditional camp games, ropes courses, and a fantastic culinary team who keep campers well-fed.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 17-22 year olds interested in serving as a Junior Leader, facilitating non-instructional activities and leading groups of campers are welcome to contact noah[AT]coloradoacd.org for information on leadership opportunities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 75 local Conservation Districts, as well as the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, have full scholarships available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit camprocky.org for information. Full scholarships are available.

CAMP FACILITIES: Keystone Science School hastwo dorms, canvas tents, yurt, amphitheater, observatory and a great dining hall. Along with our accommodations we spend the majority of our time out in the White River National Forest.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Keystone Science School Day Camp: Each week of Day Camp has a unique theme whether it’s centered around a scientific concept or adventure activity. These theme-based weeks allow campers to go in-depth within a subject for the entire week. It’s guaranteed that campers will return home exhausted and anxiously awaiting the next day.

Keystone Science School Overnight Summer Camp: Our classic 6-day program includes everything one would hope to have at summer camp: campfires, nature hikes, wilderness camping, tie-dye, songs, skits, summiting mountain peaks, Hot Pink Gorilla sightings, archery and so much more! Your child will return feeling accomplished, tired, and excited to tell you all about it.

Keystone Science School Expeditions: Base camp is set for us to embark on multiple adventure sports like rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, and hiking–depending on the session. Develop leadership and outdoor camping and cooking skills while making new friends and exploring the Rocky Mountains!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our camp leadership programs offer you the opportunity to serve as a role model, develop as a leader, and make a difference in the lives of others. Assist with activity implementation and group management while developing your leadership skills. You also get the opportunity to participate in exclusive activities with your peers.

Our Camp Website Link: keystonescienceschool.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Campership program strives to enable as many children as possible to have a KSS Camp experience by providing assistance to families with demonstrated financial need. In 2019 KSS provided over $24,000 in funding to 41 campers. We have dedicated volunteers known as our campership committee who read all applications and make decisions on the behalf of Keystone Science School. Financial aid is not guaranteed. We do our best to accommodate and take into consideration each applying family.

Our Camp Website Link: keystonescienceschool.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Keystone Science School Girls in STEM Year-round Day & Weekend Programs: We believe in empowering girls by engaging them in hands-on, real-world activities to show STEM is relevant and fun in an ever-changing world. Female STEM professionals support each program and student by giving them guidance to navigate a male-dominated workforce. This program is open to any female student currently enrolled in 3rd-12th grade with a differentiated curriculum for each grade.

Our Camp Website Link: keystonescienceschool.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Each session follows a different theme. Please check out our website Our Camp Website Link: www.keystonescienceschool.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful Farm property

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Longmont. 2 Different summer programs available.

Weekly licensed camps:ages 5-14. (June 1-August 7th) These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Each morning we break into groups based on age and friend groups. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, tree houses and so much more! Camp counselor staff are qualified camp counselors approved through the state of Colorado. Hours are Half Days 9:00-1:00 or Full Days 9:00-3:00. Visit our website to see a more details. Sign up for several sessions, these camp mornings are never the same.

Summer Long SproutHouse Program: ages 3-6 (9 weeks, June 1-July 31)
This summer program will incorporate all the farm has to offer: Circle time, recycled art, music, zipline, daily farm routines, exploring an old, abandoned airplane, trips to magical fairy forest, feeding and caring for animals, gardening projects, or simply catching toads. The same group of children will meet every week for 9 weeks Choose, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days, single days are only offered on Fridays. Half days 8:30-12:30 or full days 8:30-3:00.

Location: 11150 Prospect Rd., Longmont. To view schedule and register online, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer scholarships every summer to families in need, please email us to receive an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-Round Licensed Preschool SproutHouse Program (ages 3-6):
This farm-based preschool program is designed to give kids as much outdoor time on the farm as possible. Kids enjoy experiential learning through hands on animal time and care, gardening, harvesting, music, art, circle time, trips to magical fairy forest, zip-line and good old fashioned farm play. By popular demand, we have now added a Pre-K program for kids 4-6, turning 4 by October 1st and planning to attend Kindergarten the following year.

Follows St. Vrain School Calendar, August 10th- May 21st, choose one or multiple mornings, afternoons or full days, hours are 8:30-12:30 or 1:30-4:00 or full days. All childhoods should begin like this!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Preschool Camp session runs from June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020. Please visit website for pricing.
Cost for weekly School-Age camp (Mon-Fri) is $325 for half days 9am-1pm & Full Days are $425 9:00-3:00.

See our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com for more details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for energetic camp counselors for summer and seasonal camps, who have experience teaching children and are over 18 and love the outdoors.  A 9 week commitment is requested in summer. Please send your resume to sunfowerfarmmail[AT]gmail.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Southwest-style lodge includes dining hall and lounge. Students are housed in comfortable, accessible cabins, new in 2016! Gates Archaeology Laboratory houses classrooms and education and research labs. Two learning centers, replicas of a 7th-century pithouse and a 12th-century pueblo, bring the past to life.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: One of USA Today’s 10 best adventure camps for kids! and voted as #1 program for Earthwatch volunteers. In Crow Canyon's week-long middle school and high school camps, students work with our archaeologists on a real archaeology project. Students excavate in the field and work with artifacts in the lab. For high school students considering archaeology as a career, our intensive (and fun!) three-week High School Field School will give you a feel for what it takes to be an archaeologist. All camps include field trips to Mesa Verde National Park. High School Field School includes weekend hiking and rafting trips.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available. See website for details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Scholarships available. See website for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Middle School Archaeology Camp June 17–23, 2018
High School Archaeology Camp July 15–21, 2018
High School Field School June 24–July 14, 2018

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our team is comprised of global educators, and sustainable experts from Colorado and other non-profits around the globe

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available upon request

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three sessions are available
June 20-24th
K-5 and 6-8th grade 9 am - 3:30 pm
June 27th-July 1st
High School 9 am - 3:00 pm
*HS students will receive community service hours*

CAMP FACILITIES: Bounce Empire offers 50+ thrilling park attractions, an exclusive 21+ Rubbish Ultra Bar & Lounge, and Bounce farm-fresh fast-casual dining at the Bounce Bistro. Relax on the Alpine Terrace Patio, host unforgettable private events in 6 premium party rooms, enjoy 3 movie and sports theaters, and experience live shows on a 360° hydraulic concert stage.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Monday, May 26 – Friday, August 15, 2025 (12 Weekly SESSIONS)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

UNLIMITED WeekLY DAy Pass Pricing (Monday – Friday)

$300 Early Bird (sold out)
$375 Tier 1 (on sale until May 1st)
$450 Tier 2 (after May 1st)
$2,500 (Unlimited Summer Camp Day Pass 12 weeks)

Flexible Options
Single Day Pass: $100 available everyday summer camp is available.
Mid-week pricing available at a prorated rate

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Perry-Mansfield's programs include: Pre-Professional Intensive, Young Artist Intensive, Junior Camp, Discovery Camp, and Equestrian. Depending on age and interest, the campers choose dance or theater as their concentration. Please visit our website for detailed information: Our Camp Website Link: www.perry-mansfield.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.perry-mansfield.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: More information on scholarships available on our website!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bring the whole family to Ranch Camp! ranchcamp.org/familycamp for more information

OTHER CAMP INFO: Spend your summer horseback riding, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, and having fun in a western, Jewish setting located in Colorado's Black Forest. Ranch Camp has over 50 years of residential camping tradition, is ACA accredited and is open to children entering grades 2-11. Colorado's Black Forest; Overnight camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ranchcamp.org for more information on current sessions!

CAMP FACILITIES: The youngest campers live in a lodge while older campers live in rustic camper cabins. Teen campers may stay in teepees or platform tents. Everyone eats in the camp dining hall. There is an indoor swimming pool & a small reservoir for canoeing & fishing, low ropes course & high ropes course complete with a zipline. Other facilities include outdoor rifle range, archery range, gaga ball pit, climbing wall, horse barn and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camper-to-counselor ratio ensures that your child will receive personal attention in a family-style cabin environment. Camp Chief Ouray conducts an intensive multi-part interview process for counselors. This includes multiple criminal, professional and personal background checks on each applicant to ensure we have the best possible staff working with your child.

As Colorado's longest running summer camp, we have more than 100 years of tradition and experience that will ensure your child has a positive camp experience. Our programming offers a wide variety of activities and our "Freedom of Choice" programming allows each camper to create their schedule. Our Leadership Training Programs for teens are among the best in the country. With 5100 acres of mountains, streams, meadows and trails we really are nature's playground and a great place for your child to learn all that the outdoors have to offer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT is the first step in the program, and it is for students who have completed the 9th grade, but have not yet turned 18. During two weeks at camp, each group of LIT's will venture out on a 4-day/3-night backpacking trip, participate in activities around camp, live in a tipi village, complete a service project, and work with our day-camp program.

The SIT Program provides campers who have completed the 10th grade (but are not yet 18) with an incredible opportunity for skill development in an outdoor setting. The participants will embark on a 5 day/4 night backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains, a 4 day/3 night rafting trip on the Upper Colorado River, and mountain biking adventures in Fraser, CO while gaining valuable skills and instruction. Like the LITs, SITs live in the Tipi Village while they are at camp. Participants will complete 1-2 service projects around camp or in the community.

The CIT program is for participants who have completed the 11th grade and are genuinely interested in acquiring the skills necessary to be a camp counselor. The group will participate in a 4 day/3 night backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park, a one day raft trip on the upper Colorado River, a CPR/First Aid certification course, a Leave No Trace certification course, and a week long training program similar to our staff training. The final two weeks are spent observing and assisting in the leadership of regular camp programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YMCA of the Rockies is dedicated to providing a scholarship to 10% of our campers. Camper Scholarships are available on the basis of financial need. You can download the application on the Camp Chief Ouray website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Round up the family and get away to the beauty of the Colorado Rockies and the good ol' days of summer camp! Parents, grandparents, teens and children enjoy traditional camp activities. Together you'll learn new skills, bond through teamwork and create lasting memories. Bring the entire family for a good dose of summer camp magic!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Check out Camp Chief Ouray's website for winter camps, Wilderness First Responder/Wilderness First Aid courses, Women's Adventure Camp, Active Older Adults Camp, Family Camp, and Volunteer Day.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Chief Ouray has always been a place of strong bonds and relationships. We have a leadership team that cares deeply about camp and giving each child the experience of a lifetime. Camp Chief Ouray is staffed with a year-round Camp Director, Assistant Director and a Registrar. They are joined on a seasonal basis by college graduates and students to fill many important roles in the counseling and specialist positions.

Camp Chief Ouray understands the importance of positive role models for today’s young people. We carefully recruit, select, and maintain staff for their enthusiasm, maturity, skills and ability to display wholesome values for our campers. Staff members are chosen through a detailed application and interview process. All staff backgrounds are checked against the Central Registry for Crimes Against Children and the Colorado or Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with Colorado licensing requirements.

A well-trained, enthusiastic staff is crucial to an exciting and unforgettable camping experience. Each staff member undergoes an extensive and professional training program together in preparation for our campers’ arrival. We emphasize group dynamics, child development, teaching methods, outdoor living skills and safety, and health including certification training in First Aid, CPR and Wilderness First Aid.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Traditional camp is good ol' fashioned camp. Days wills be spent hanging with friends, learning new skills and having fun. Check out this seasons dates and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campchiefouray.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chief Ouray is looking for great people to be a part of our summer staff!

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Making a difference in the life of a young person and gaining lifelong friends in the process is a great way to spend your summer! See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campchiefouray.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Sonlight has modern log lodges and cabins. All building are carpeted and have their own bathroom facilities. The beautiful Colorado mountains are all around us with breath taking views of high peaks and snow covered mountains. Over 20 different activities are available to campers from digglers, mountain bikes, rafting, hiking, backpacking and tons of meadow games. It's simply too much fun!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Mission is "Be With Kids. Show Them God".

Our Core Values are:

People loved and served unconditionally
Intentional, Christ like community
Hospitality
Doing more with less: maintaining simplicity, being relevant and sustainable
Living in and with creation

Distinctive Characteristics

Small, temporary community in an outdoor context
Sonlight is intentional in experiential learning, we lead with our Core Values applied to every aspect of our work and programming
Leadership leads with "out of the box" thinking and problem solving
Inter-generational relationships are a natural result of programming, and longevity of leadership

Sonlight is a ACA accredited camp and fully licensed by the State of Colorado as a Child Care Facility.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Sonlight does have a CIT program and also a 2 week Service Crew program. Visit the web site for details.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available. Visit the web site for info.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Sonlight is available for church retreats in the Fall and Winter months.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit sonlightcamp.org for this summer's camps, dates and tuitions

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Sonllight Christian Camp hires college age students as counselors,assistant cooks, backpack guides and behind the scenes support staff.

Visit the web site at Our Camp Website Link: www.sonlightcamp.org for info and applications.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility is steeped in tradition. Since 1921, Cheley Camps has been positively impacting the lives of young people. Our cabins are rustic yet quality. Our lodges are beautiful log structures with many years of history.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mission states "We build the lasting character and resiliency of young people, creating unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing natural environment." "Great things happen when youth and mountains meet." Campers at Cheley come from over 45 states and 15 foreign countries. Our campers have a chance to unwind, re-connect with nature, and meet people from around the world.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers must be current campers to apply for our CILT programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are provided by the John Austin Cheley Foundation. Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.cheleyfoundation.org for more information

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer a 5 day family camp program at the end of the summer. The 2017 family camp will take place August 7 to August 12.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates - June 12 to July 8 or July 10 to August 5 Tuition is $5900 for the 27 day program.

CAMP FACILITIES: cabins, retreat center, zip line, archery, challenge course, hiking trail, canoe pond, disc golf course, activity center, meeting rooms, chapel, outdoor vespers sites

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: There is a week long camp for a special needs group.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mission-Work Camp (group camp serving others)

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Grandparent/Grandchild Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Seven Weeks of programming beginning June 9th-July 26. Week long camps starting Sunday and ending Friday. Space is limited for certain camps so register now to assure a spot.

Refer to our website for complete list of camps. Scholarships are available. Tiered pricing for customer choice in deciding what price fits your budget.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camp facilities vary depending on the season and programs that are in session. During the summer months, Extreme Sports Camp stays at Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus in Carbondale, Colorado. During the Fall weekend programs, Extreme Sports Camp meets at their office in Carbondale and participates in activities throughout the valley. The winter program takes place at Snowmass Village and Ski Resort, specifically at the Viceroy.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff at Extreme Sports Camp are educated and experienced in working with individuals across the autism spectrum and at any level of athletic ability. Certifications within the staff vary from Teacher Certifications, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Behavior Specialists, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Extreme Sports Camp is embarking on their second winter season as a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) school for autism. Our mission is to enhance the health, social engagement, and personal growth of people with autism through challenging, attainable, and enjoyable recreational, athletic, and work programs. Unlike their typical peers, children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have few opportunities to experience the more advanced, age-appropriate activities which truly challenge them.

Extreme Sports Camp provides this opportunity and the underlying instructional approach to realize it. ESC believes that learning any activity is best accomplished through sustained and repeated immersion, coupled with the expectation that the participant can in fact progress to the next level.

We have chosen activities that can be �extreme� to an ASD child but which can also be mastered by that child through incremental learning. The activity provides an intrinsic motivation to learn and work, and the staff of ESC provides the specialized instruction to enable the camper to succeed.

Extreme Sports Camp was founded in 2004 in Aspen, Colorado.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship applications don't have to be submitted at the same time that you register- the earlier we receive them, the better! If your child lives in the local area (between Aspen and Parachute) and you want to enter him or her into the camp for respite reason, you may be qualified for assistance from The Valley Autism Assistance Fund, a charitable initiative of the Aspen Valley Foundation that provides monetary support to local families with members on the autism spectrum.

Please see the Aspen Valley Foundation website for more information and application instructions.

External scholarships are available as well. Autism Care and Treatment Today offers scholarships to families, with priority going to military families and families with more than one child affected with autism. See Our Camp Website Link: www.act-today.org for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): During our summer programs, we offer a Family Session, where families are able to come stay overnight and participate in the activities with their children.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Extreme Sports Camp offers a fun, rewarding, and challenging overnight sports camp that provides the opportunities and support for children and adults on the autism spectrum to progress in active sports. Our staff is experienced in working with individuals across the spectrum and at any level of athletic ability. We know that people with autism can succeed at recreational sports � they just need the chance and the appropriate instructional approach.

Whether your camper's goal is improving athletic ability or building friendships and deepening social skills, Extreme Sports Camp has what you need! Participants experience sports activities each day that include wake boarding, water skiing, tubing, biking, rock climbing, white water kayaking, climbing on a ropes challenge course, hiking, and swimming. Activities are repeated throughout the week to build skills and confidence.

At our base camp at the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley campus, ESC offers supplemental activities in a social environment such as yoga, games, movies, therapeutic drumming and dancing, and music in the park, as well as low-key athletics such as disk golf and field sports. We also now offer an adult-specific program lead by a dedicated Adult Team Supervisor. This program includes our regular sports plus employment-skills enhancement.

Depending on the individual's skill level, participants can assist our counseling, logistics and sports instruction staff, or they can focus on fully-supported development of discrete job tasks. Training is in the outdoor sports and recreation field in an ASD-friendly environment and is fully individualized. Our location on a community college campus facilitates age-appropriate living and working away from family. ESC is known for its winter ski/snowbard programs and summer camps; but we don't just disappear during the spring and fall! Our weekend program runs throughout the school year, offering a variety of outdoor (and some indoor) activities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley to small groups of no more than seven local participants from Aspen or the Roaring Fork Valley.

The program is designed for individuals anywhere on the autism spectrum from age six and up. Our pioneering methods combine relationship-based, social-emotional supports, embedded motivators & positive reinforcements � plus sports proficiency instruction & analytics are effective for ANY skill level! At the Winter Day Camp, we enjoy 5 days of skiing and snowboarding at Snowmass, Colorado, one of the world�s premier family-friendly ski resorts just a few miles outside of Aspen. The private lesson option pairs campers with Aspen Skiing Company instructors trained in working with persons with autism. Because it is a 1:1 program, private lessons allow for greater flexibility and convenience for participants than the camp program while still providing them the same quality ski/ snowboard instruction.

Families that want their students to enjoy a lesson with an Aspen Ski Company professional instructor while developing their social skills in a mainstream environment can request to sign-up for our buddy-supported group lessons. Supervised by an ESC buddy, enrolled students will participate in one of Aspen Skiing Company�s group lessons alongside neuro-typical learners of the same age group and skill level. The buddy-supported group lessons package includes assistance from an ESC buddy throughout the day. Improve Basic Life Skills! Adult Participants improve their social, vocational, daily living, and athletic skills with Extreme Sports Camp's trademark 1:1 support.

At ESC, we know that there are limited resources available for adults with autism after leaving school to facilitate their entry into the outside world. But adults with autism want to live dignified lives, just like other adults! So ESC has joined the growing national and global adult autism support movement by offering assistance and opportunities for young adults to integrate themselves in the mainstream Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley Community.

We learn vocational skills through job training and job hunting with our HIRE Adult Program, social skills through age-appropriate activities such as dining out and going to concerts, daily living skills through community living in ESC's camp house in Carbondale, Colorado, and athletic skills through ESC's classic athletic activities such as swimming, wake boarding, and hiking.

Our approach is thus holistic, attending to every aspect of our participant's maturing personality, and communal, incorporating participants into all facets of life in the valley and promoting community autism awareness. We recognize that people with autism are as multifaceted and are social beings as much as anyone else.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Complete information regarding Session dates are listed on our website, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.extremesportscamp.org. Fees vary depending on season and program options.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently accepting applications for Program Director. Applications for Summer 2015 will be accepted beginning Jan 1. 

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.extremesportscamp.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Students stay in university residence halls in all of our domestic programs and in hotels in Paris and Mallorca.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer Study Programs has been running pre-college programs for 25 years. Each of our programs allows students to be in class for approximately 3 hours a day, while participating in daily afternoon, evening, and weekend activities/excursions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A small amount of financial aid available may be available to students in need.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SummerStudy.com for complete program details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website at Our Camp Website Link: www.summerstudy.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested applicants may submit their application on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SummerStudy.com or mail our application (available online) to:

SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS
900 WALT WHITMAN RD.
MELVILLE, NY 11747

OTHER CAMP INFO: The JCC provide an outstanding skill based sports camp experience featuring soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, multi-sports, Nuggets basketball camp and more. Camps are half-day and full-day one week sessions, open to children grades pre-k to 8. Options are available to mix and match with specialty camps, art, theatre and tennis.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 3-Aug. 23
M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
$379-1100

CAMP FACILITIES: We have three facilites within a 2 mile raduis that host our summer camps. A cultural center that offers a technically advanced 316-seat theater, multiple gallery spaces, a dance studio as well an art studio for a variety of classes and a community room. A museum that has over 10 historic structures, 30,000 artifacts, a festival area and an outdoor amphitheater. A schoolhouse which has been renovated from the early 20th century, which houses studios for art, pottery, papermaking, jewelry and
weaving.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The City of Lakewood Summer Arts Camps has added new camps to their summer program that offer campers the support and encouragement to explore a variety of different art forms. Sessions include Art, Theater, Dance, Singing, Magic and History for ages 4-18. We offer half day camps with a full day option as well as our new extended studio program for early drop-off, late pick-up and lunch sessions; register for all three extended studio programs along with your camps and get a discount!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 25% to 50% financial aid available. Please direct questions on how to apply to Brenda Dilley, Asst Facilities Specialist, at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S Reed Street, Lakewood, CO 80232. 303-987-5378. BreDil[AT]lakewood.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Look online for our complete list of camps at Our Camp Website Link: www.lakewood.org, request a copy at HCA[AT]lakewood.org, or register online, in person at any City of Lakewood facility or by phone at 303-987-7845. Camps offered from June 2-Aug 8, 2014.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We are offering over 80 weekly uniquely themed camps, please check our website for more information at Our Camp Website Link: www.lakewood.org under Art/History Camps.

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit our website Our Camp Website Link: www.mountingmiraclesranch.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Counselors Needed.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are located in Library 21c in Briargate, local schools around town, and at our Challenger Learning Center location which is connected to Challenger Middle School.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have camps for different age groups!

Entering Grades 1-2: Choose from Space Adventures or Robonauts.
Entering Grades 3-5: Choose from Rocketeers, Jr. Robotics, and the new LEGO WeDo 2.0!
Entering Grades 6-8: Choose from LEGO Robotics and Advanced LEGO Robotics
Entering Grades 9-12: Space Engineering Odyssey

Camps are taught by Colorado certified teachers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly camps starting June 13. Dates, times, and fees are available through our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ChallengerColorado.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year-round Tennis lessons!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Players of all skill levels learn the game through drills, matches and games. Camps are half-day and full-day one-week sessions with options to mix and match with art, theatre, specialty sports camps and more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 3 - August 23 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00 pm $135-240

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 girls and 6 boys cabins, large log dining hall, rec hall, outdoor heated pool, gymnasium with theatre stage, private stream fed lake for canoeing and fishing, ropes course, large athletic field, tennis courts, archery range, rifle range, gazebo, and horse barn and corral. We are surrounded by Pike National Forest which we use for hiking and horseback riding.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have a great outdoor program which includes mountain climbing and rappelling as well as a ropes course with a zip line! We are located in the Pike National Forest which we use for hiking and horseback riding. Our counselors are trained in "Leave No Trace" ethics and are always aware of our duty to respect and educate about the natural environment.

We offer a wide range of activities for the campers to choose from and they do so on a weekly basis. Each child's schedule is led by that child's interest. We also have field trips to places of nearby scenic and historic interest as well as exciting evening and weekend activities.

For a full listing, please see our website! Our staff are young people who are carefully chosen for their interest in and love of children. Blue Mountain Ranch is directed by Bob and Suzie Allen Graf (founders in 1946 were Bill and Dorothy Allen), and their children, David, Tim and Liz Graf.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a leadership program which we provide for our Counselors In Training who have been to camp before and are at least 16 years of age. It is lead by Director David Graf who is a teacher in the Woodland Park School District and who currently is the Student Council advisor. Elements of the program include overview of the staff manual and staff orientation materials as well as low and high ropes activities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarships are available at this time. To apply for a scholarship, write to Suzie Graf at campbluemt[AT]aol.com for further information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Blue Mountain Ranch has long been recognized for the ability to create in children a sense of wonder at their natural world, a feeling for leadership, an ability to discover independence in a safe place, and for showing children the advantages of their own unique personality traits. Children thrive and grow in this atmosphere and leave camp with more self confidence.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information. We offer two 16 day sessions and one 25 day session.Your child can stay a week or stay all summer! Other times can be arranged if necessary. Our website is at: Our Camp Website Link: www.bluemountainranch.com.
Session I: June 12 - June 28 $2350
Session II: June 30 - July 24 $3100
Session III: July 26 - August 9 $2350

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
General Camp Counselor job available.
Wrangler job available.
Kitchen help/cooking job available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Shai offers a full-day, traditional day-camp experience for campers entering Kindergarten – 10th grade. Activities at Camp Shai are designed to challenge campers and help them grow in a safe, supportive environment. Each day at camp offers countless opportunities to make friends and memories while having a BLAST!

What is camp without swimming?!? All Camp Shai campers have free swim 3 – 4 times throughout the week. In addition, pre-K - 3rd grade have swimming lessons twice a week with our JCC Swim Safe Academy. During their time in the water, campers will learn proper water safety and swimming skills, including the four competitive strokes using stroke progression and repetition.

For your sporty camper, or campers who want to learn more about a particular sport, there is no better place than Shai Sports. Monday through Thursday, campers receive 2 hours of specialized instruction from vendors such as Snow Valley Basketball, HERO Sports, and our very own JCC Tennis Center. In addition to the professional vendors, Campers will also be supported by Shai Sports counselors. All campers will have the opportunity to practice new skills and master old ones. To accommodate age-appropriate skill development, Shai Sports is offering two age groups: Kindergarten – 1st Graders and 2 – 6th Graders.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The CIT Program is geared toward rising 9th and 10th graders who will gain hands-on professional experience in the camp environment… AND have a blast while they’re doing it! CITs will experience what it is like to be a counselor and practice their skills in camper care, leadership, and group management.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need-based scholarship support is available as needed.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Excellent! Drop off your camper at the JCC for a day of fun, Camp Shai style! Together we will either go on a field trip or participate in a special on-site program. In addition, we make art projects, play games, go swimming (make sure to pack a suit!), and more! Each day, we will begin with a camp-style morning circle and icebreakers to get everyone engaged before we start our day of adventure. Make sure to please send your camper with a dairy lunch – we’ll provide healthy snacks. Each day of Camp Shai School’s Out is from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm with options for Sunrise Care (8:00 – 9:00 am) and Sunset Care (4:00 – 6:00 pm).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Shai is excited to present our full-day Specialty Track Camps (9am – 4pm) with a wide variety of subjects to pique the interest of all campers! Specialty Track Camps offer an incredibly fun and well-founded day – 2-hours of specialized instruction Monday thru Thursday in addition to free swim and camp activities each day. On Fridays, Specialty Campers join in for all-camp Friday FUNdays and the all-camp Shabbat to finish up the week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 4 - August 16th. Check out our website for a full listing of programs!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Working at Camp Shai
More than having tons of experience, we’re looking for people who love working with children and want to learn tips and tricks to doing so! If you have a great attitude and are the kind of person who likes to “join in” and give everything a “go”, then this is a great job for you!

SO, WHY SHOULD I BE A CAMP COUNSELOR?
Camp Counselor jobs are your chance to have a different kind of summer, spending three months working with children.
It’s a great experience for anyone who wants to go into teaching or coaching. As a counselor, you’ll walk away from the summer as a better problem solver, communicator, and team player. It will also develop your leadership skills.
Most importantly… working at Camp is FUN!

For more information please email cjacobson[AT]jccdenver.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Outdoor pool for swimming

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programs vary from one-week, mini-sessions to three-week programs. Activities range from arts and crafts to science and sports, including swimming lessons.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Contact mgruenwald[AT]jccdenver.org for more information

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 17 camper cabins, a great pavilion, archery range, high and low ropes course, beautiful dining hall, outdoor chapel, volleyball court, and a ball field, all located at the base of Eagle Peak.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is designed to be faith centered while providing excellent leadership development for our campers. Campers are involved in the leadership of each day, they plan their own schedules, and help design and lead worship under the guidance of their counselor. Our staff is one of the main reasons campers keep coming back to Rainbow Trail. They are genuinely interested in each camper and will be great role models for our kids. We are an American Camp Association accredited camp which means we meet the highest standards of the industry. Activities include Daily Bible Study, worship, archery, woodcarving, arts and crafts, pottery, stewardship, guitar lessons, low ropes and team building, high ropes, and hiking.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships are available through the camp and through supporting churches.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bring the whole family to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp to experience fun, quality family time, and spiritual renewal! Enjoy hikes, games, various activities, optional white water rafting and our outstanding home cooking. Our program includes Bible study for all ages including adults. Specific program information is available by going to our webpage. Come enjoy a wonderful week in the mountains by yourself or with your whole family!

Don’t forget about our Labor Day Family Weekend – a traditional “end of summer” camping celebration. Sessions fill quickly, so register early!

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.rainbowtrail.org for more details.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp also offers 9 months of retreating on our site.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp invites you to join us for an outstanding opportunity to share in the love and joy of God's family. We are an outreach ministry of the congregations of theRocky Mountain Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are located in the heart of the San Isabel National Forest of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The majestic wilderness becomes an excellent setting for growth and renewal. We encourage campers to make new friends and develop new skills while discovering their gifts and growing in their faith. The strength of our ministry is that Christ is the center of all we do.

Our Bible Studies are based on the theme “Forgiven: A Better Version of Me.” In the New Testament, Jesus talks about forgiveness, about forgiving ‘seventy times seven.” We have received the ultimate gift in the forgiveness of our sins and the salvation that we have received through Jesus Christ. So what does it mean for us? Are we good enough for God to forgive us? Can we forgive ourselves? What about when it comes to forgiving others? These are all questions that we will wrestle with during our week together. When we live in the forgiveness we have received from God, we will be transformed; we will be different. How can that change our world, not only at camp, but especially when we come down the mountain? And how will that forgiveness make us better versions of ourselves? Our summer staff is carefully chosen and well-trained to provide excellent Christian role models for youth. Come spend a week with us this summer! We're eagerly anticipating your arrival!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
All sessions are week long, beginning June 9th. We focus on a specific age group each week. Regular week of camp is $435. We also offer half week sessions for younger children. Those sessions are $220. See our website for specific week information.