Birds,Bugs
& Beyond!
Lafayette, Boulder & Longmont
3rd-5th Grade • Day Camp
Camp Details
Grade
3rd-5th (2026/2027 School Year)
Hours
1-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
Lafayette & Boulder: Optional Extended Care until 5:30 pm
Locations
Lafayette- LNC
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
Boulder- Mountain View United Methodist
355 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303
Longmont- Roger’s Grove Park
220 Hover St, Longmont, CO 80501
Price
5-day camp: $560
Sessions Offered
Lafayette
Session 2: 6/8-6/12
Session 4: 6/22-6/26
Session 6: 7/6-7/10
Session 8: 7/20-7/24
Session 10: 8/3-8/7
Boulder
Session 2: 6/8-6/12
Session 6: 7/6-7/10
Session 10: 8/3-8/7
Longmont
Session 2: 6/8-6/12
Session 6: 7/6-7/10
Session 10: 8/3-8/7
At Birds, Bugs & Beyond camp, curious young naturalists will dive into the world of winged wonders and tiny crawlers while learning about the ecosystems they call home. Through hands-on activities, guided nature walks, birdwatching, and creative crafts, campers will uncover the hidden secrets of where they live. Perfect for kids who love to explore, ask questions, and get a little muddy; this camp is where adventure meets discovery!
Campers will practice noticing local birds and bugs and be given the tools to form an appreciation for their local ecosystem and all its parts.
At Camp, We Will…
Learn how to use binoculars, magnifying glasses, and field guides to identify local birds and bugs
Have one hour to learn from Nature’s Educators and a visit from four birds of prey animal ambassadors!
Play games to understand how bugs and birds interact with their environments
Discover and create bug homes and bird nests throughout the week
A Typical Camp Day
8:45-9:00 am - Check-in
9:00-9:30 am - Welcome circle and morning routines
9:30-10:30 am - Snack, all-camp gathering and exploration
10:30-12:00 pm - Themed activity and nature play
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-1:15 pm - Nature playground exploration
1:15-2:00 pm - Choose your own adventure
2:00-2:30 pm - Themed activity with nature play
2:00-2:30 pm - Closing circle and end of day reflection
3:00-3:15 pm - Check out
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Questions?
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