
This is a nature-based, outdoor-education camp where kids make friends through adventure, challenge and exploration. Campers swim, learn archery and go hiking. Your kiddos will explore the natural land of Colorado, mountains made of granite, the four native evergreen trees and the many streams, lakes and reservoirs that connect us directly to our natural environment. Campers can add rock climbing or horseback riding to their experience. CCAP accepted.

Ages: 6-12 years/1st-6th grades
Locations: Loveland/Fort Collins (Specific Location TBA)
Dates: Weekly sessions between June 2-July 25.
Camp Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm (Please arrive by 9am unless otherwise informed)
Weekly Session Prices: Non-member $401, member $379
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Registration requires a $50 deposit per week of camp (goes towards balance for week). Parents/guardians will be charged a one-time $100 registration fee per child that covers all YMCA 2025 summer camps. Summer Camp registration closes at midnight the Wednesday before the weekly session begins. |
June 2-6: Tiny But Mighty. Appreciate the world’s smallest beauties that we may take for granted, and learn about their importance in agriculture, ecosystems and art. |
June 9-13: Mean, Green, Recycle Machine. Let’s leave our world better than we found it! |
June 16-June 20: Fragile Kingdom. Unique conditions make for the most special of life forms. Learn how to find these hidden gems and how to keep their habitats intact. |
June 23-June 27: Look Out Below. Let’s focus on appreciating the biota underfoot, and why we need to protect these ecosystems. |
June 30-July 3: Making a Splash. We'll dive into the world of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds, and learn about Colorado’s important relationship with water. |
July 7-11: Up in the Air. Experience the sky as an ecosystem, one that is shared with the whole world. |
July 14-18: Knot Your Average Landscape. One thing we can all agree on: Colorado ROCKS! This week highlights the state's most recognizable feature, the mountains! |
July 21-25: Biological Beasts. Prepare to be amazed as we learn about the world’s largest living organisms, from both the present and past. |

ADD MORE ADVENTURE TO CAMP:
HORSEBACK RIDING & CLIMBING
Take your summer camp experience to new heights — literally. Your camper can add horseback riding at Jackson Stables and/or rock climbing at the Loveland Climbing Collective to camp. Come along, it’s gonna be an exciting ride. Children must be 7 and older to go horseback riding.
Add Ons: $110 per activity/week
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NEW THIS YEAR:
We are using a new platform for emergency medical information, medication information and waivers.
Once registered, you will be sent login information from CampDoc to provide us with your emergency and medical information. This profile must be completed 2 weeks prior to your child attending camp. Some medication administration will need additional time to work with our nurse and train staff.