Boulder Summer Camps
Outdoor Day Camps | 1st through 12th 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
*Camp hours are different for Birds & Bird Banding
GRADES
1st through 12th**
**Please note: We’ve updated program grade levels to reflect licensing changes for younger campers and the addition of the Birds & Bird Banding camp for older campers. CLICK HERE for more info.
Pricing
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| One-Week On-Site Camps (No field trips) |
$560 |
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| One-Week Adventure Camps (Camps with field trips or featuring Jeff Kagan) |
$590 |
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| Two-Week Camps | $TBD |
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| 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. |
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2026 Boulder Camp Schedule
Click the camp names below to view detailed camp descriptions.
Interested in other locations?
CLICK HERE to see Lafayette Camps (K - 9th grade)
CLICK HERE to see Longmont Camps (3rd - 6th grade)
Camp Resources
Scholarships
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Questions?
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.