Itβs time to swap screens for sunshine, trade Wi-Fi for wildlife, and let your kids run, explore, climb, splash, and just be kids again π²β¨
Our Nature & Outdoor Summer Camp Guide is packed with incredible experiences across Coloradoβfrom right here in Colorado Springs to breathtaking mountain adventures. Whether your child is:
πΏ A curious explorer
πͺ΅ A future adventurer
πΎ A wildlife lover
π₯ Or just needs to burn off some serious energy
β¦thereβs a camp here that will spark their imagination and build confidence in ways no screen ever could π
From day camps close to home to overnight camps under the stars, these programs are all about hands-on learning, fresh air, and unforgettable moments.
π Get ready for muddy shoes, big smiles, and stories theyβll be telling all year long πβ¨
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JuneβJuly (weekly sessions)
π 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO
π§ Ages: 5β12
π² $300β$500
π§ Nature, ecology, outdoor science
β¨ Kids explore ecosystems, wildlife, and outdoor environments through hands-on adventures and field learning
π (719) 471-0910
π§ info@catamountinstitute.org
π https://www.catamountinstitute.org
π
Summer sessions
π 5200 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo, CO (River Campus)
π 9112 Mountain Park Rd, Beulah, CO (Mountain Campus)
π§ Ages: 5β17
π² ~$200β$400
π§ Wildlife, ecology, outdoor education
β¨ Campers explore rivers, forests, and wildlife habitats while learning conservation and environmental science
π (719) 549-2414
π https://hikeandlearn.org
π
Weekly summer sessions
π Deckers, CO (near Colorado Springs)
π§ Ages: 6β17
π² ~$800β$1,200
π§ Outdoor adventure, leadership
β¨ Classic overnight camp with hiking, ropes courses, campfires, and nature exploration
π (719) 385-6537
π https://ppymca.org
π
Summer sessions
π Colorado Springs
π§ Ages: 4β14
π² ~$150β$300
π§ Nature exploration, wildlife, environmental science
β¨ Small-group camps focused on hands-on nature learning and outdoor play
π (719) 520-6387
π https://communityservices.elpasoco.com
π
JuneβAugust (weekly + multi-day sessions)
π Keystone, CO
π§ Grades: Kβ12
π² $300β$1,200+
π§ Outdoor science, adventure
β¨ Kids hike, climb, explore rivers, and learn science in real-world environments
π (970) 468-2098
π https://www.keystonescienceschool.org
π
Summer sessions
π Ward, CO
π§ Ages: 6β17
π² ~$300β$1,000+
π§ Outdoor recreation, nature, adventure
β¨ Lakeside camp with hiking, biking, climbing, and water activities
π (303) 443-4474
π https://ymcanoco.org
π
JuneβAugust
π Estes Park, CO
π§ Ages: 3β17
π² ~$200β$800
π§ Outdoor learning, leadership
β¨ Mountain-based camps focused on confidence, friendship, and exploration
π (970) 586-3341
π https://ymcarockies.org
π
Summer sessions
π Denver, CO
π§ Ages: 6β12
π² ~$250β$400
π§ Environmental science, water ecosystems
β¨ Kids explore rivers, wildlife, and ecosystems through field-based learning
π (303) 720-8000
π https://www.greenwayfoundation.org
π
Summer sessions
π Boulder + Denver
π§ Ages: 6β17
π² ~$300β$500
π§ Outdoor adventure, problem solving
β¨ Kids become heroes in outdoor storytelling adventures with teamwork + exploration
π (303) 786-9216
π https://www.renaissanceadventures.com
π
Multi-week sessions
π Estes Park, CO
π§ Ages: 9β17
π² $3,000β$6,000
π§ Outdoor skills, leadership
β¨ Hiking, horseback riding, climbing, backpacking, and wilderness survival
π (303) 377-3616
π https://www.cheley.com
π
Summer sessions
π Jamestown, CO
π§ Ages: 8β17
π² ~$500β$900
π§ Environmental science
β¨ Immersive mountain camp focused on ecology and conservation
π (303) 449-1416
π https://www.calwood.org
π
Weekly summer sessions
π Multiple CO locations
π§ Ages: 6β18
π² $400β$900+
π§ Outdoor skills, adventure
β¨ Hiking, climbing, biking, and survival skills
π (720) 428-2267
π https://avid4.com
π
Weekly summer sessions
π Granby, CO
π§ Ages: 7β17
π² ~$800β$1,200
π§ Adventure + leadership
β¨ One of Coloradoβs most iconic overnight camps
π (970) 887-2648
π https://campchiefouray.org
π
Summer sessions
π Steamboat Springs, CO
π§ Ages: 5β12
π² ~$250β$400
π§ Environmental science
β¨ Small group outdoor camps with field trips + nature learning
π (970) 871-9151
π https://yampatika.org
π
Summer sessions
π Multiple mountain locations
π§ Ages: 5β17
π² ~$300β$1,200
π§ Outdoor skills, leadership
β¨ Hiking, archery, STEM outdoors, and adventure camps
π (800) 624-4188
π https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
At the heart of it all, nature camps arenβt just about being outsideβ¦
Theyβre about:
π Building independence
π Trying new things
π Making lifelong friends
π Learning through real-world adventure
Thereβs something magical that happens when kids unplug, step outside, and discover what theyβre capable of πΏβ¨
So whether itβs their first time away at camp or just a week of outdoor fun close to homeβthese experiences matter more than you know π