2026 Camp Updates
Our Latest Updates (As of 1/20/2026)
Just Added- Birds & Bird Banding Camp!
Birds & Bird Banding for 6th–12th graders is back! We’re excited to once again offer this one-of-a-kind experience led by Thorne’s founder, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II.
Boulder Camp Grade Range Update
Due to a child care licensing requirement, we’ve updated the grade range at our Boulder camp location. This location will now offer camps for students in 1st–12th grade, instead of K-6th grade.
If you’re looking for camps for kindergarteners, please explore the options available at our Lafayette location.
Other Exciting Things That Are New This Year
Shorter, one-week sessions: More flexibility, with repeatable or “level-up” options for campers who want to explore themes further.
30 extra minutes in the camp day with adjusted times: Our camp day now runs from 8:45 am–3:15 pm, adding an extra 30 minutes and aligning with the school day timing to make scheduling easier for families.
More camp themes and hands-on learning
There are so many ways kids connect with nature—and with each other. This year, our camps offer a greater variety with more intentionally designed activities, featuring themes like nature art, a music camp featuring guest visitor Jeff Kagan, Birds & Bugs, multiple levels of survival skills, and even more. Campers will practice skills and build confidence that support their learning during the school year and beyond.Lafayette Nature Center upgrades: Interactive rain garden, improved shelter and shade, and more resources for elementary-age campers
At our other camp meeting locations, we’re also enhancing “home days” to ensure they remain deeply connected to nature and environmental learning.
A dedicated camp leadership team: Max Whitson (our new Camp Director) and Molly Murphy (Camp Programs Director) are focused on high-quality experiences with exceptional staff, better communication, and stronger support for families.
Fewer meeting sites, more focus: Scaling back allows us to deliver a stronger, more consistent experience for campers and families.
This year, we will be offering the following meeting locations:
Boulder- 355 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303 (Mountain View United Methodist)
Lafayette- 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026 (Lafayette Nature Center)
Longmont- 220 Hover St, Longmont, CO 80501 (Roger's Grove Park)