Boulder Summer Camps

Outdoor Day Camps | K through 6th Grade

Join Thorne at our Boulder summer camps for an enriching, fun-filled summer spent exploring the outdoors.

Based at Mountain View United Methodist Church in South Boulder, Thorne campers build confidence, forge friendships, and connect with nature through active, hands-on exploration and play.

Our Boulder site offers unique outdoor learning spaces, including an on-site pond, a surrounding forested area, and a shady field framed by mature trees—perfect for imaginative play, science investigations, and creative discovery. Campers also enjoy quick access to the East Boulder Trail system, opening up opportunities to explore nearby natural areas.

Each camp offers a distinct experience, with site-based programs enriched by engaging guest visitors such as Nature’s Educators and Jeff Kagan of the musical duo Jeff & Paige. From science experiments and nature games to muddy discoveries and quiet moments by the pond, every day is filled with opportunities to learn, play, and make summer memories that last.

Boulder Camp Details

MEETING LOCATION

Mountain View United Methodist Church
355 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303

CAMP HOURS

Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
Extended Care until 5:30 pm

GRADES

K through 6th

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Pricing

  
      Camps
      
        One-Week On-Site Camps
(No field trips)
        $560
        
  Boulder Buddies
Birds, Bugs & Beyond
Nature Art
Wild Skills 1–2

        One-Week Adventure Camps
(Camps with field trips or featuring Jeff Kagan)
        $590
        
  Waterway Connections
Mountain Connections
Fishing
Hiking
Songs & Science

      Optional Add-Ons
      
        Extended Care
3 pm-5:30 pm
        $110 per week
        At Mountain View United Methodist, K-6th grade
      
        Juneteenth Care
9 am-3 pm
        $90
        Standard camps will not be offered on 6/19/26. Juneteenth care with drop-off at Mountain View United Methodist is offered with limited availability.
      
      Additional Notes:
      
        Camps will be prorated for the Juneteenth holiday week, 6/15-6/18.

2026 Boulder Camp Schedule

Click the camp names below to view detailed camp descriptions.

Grade ('26-'27 School Year)	Session 1 6/1-6/5	Session 2 6/8-6/12	Session 3 6/15-6/18	Session 4 6/22-6/26	Session 5 6/29-7/3	Session 6 7/6-7/10	Session 7 7/13-7/17	Session 8 7/20-7/24	Session 9 7/27-7/31	Session 10 8/3-8/7
K-2nd		Songs & Science ft. Jeff Kagan	Boulder Buddies	Songs & Science ft. Jeff Kagan	Boulder Buddies	Songs & Science ft. Jeff Kagan	Songs & Science ft. Jeff Kagan	Songs & Science ft. Jeff Kagan	Boulder Buddies	Boulder Buddies
3rd-5th	Waterway Connections	Birds, Bugs & Beyond!	Waterway Connections	Nature Art	Mountain Connections	Birds, Bugs & Beyond!	Waterway Connections	Nature Art	Mountain Connections	Birds, Bugs & Beyond!
4th-6th	Waterway Connections	Wild Skills Level 1	Wild Skills Level 2	Wild Skills Level 1	Wild Skills Level 2	Wild Skills Level 1	Wild Skills Level 2	Wild Skills Level 1	Wild Skills Level 2	Mountain Connections
4th-6th		Hiking	Waterway Connections	Fishing	Mountain Connections	Hiking	Waterway Connections	Fishing	Mountain Connections	Hiking

K-6th	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm	Extended Care 3:00-5:30 pm

Registration Opens 1/21/26

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Choosing a camp comes with plenty of questions. If anything comes up as you explore our programs, please reach out to us at 303.499.3647 ext. 120 or camp@thornenature.org.