Camp

A group of children and two adult women standing on a wooden dock, holding butterfly nets in a marshy area with green reeds and mountains in the background.

For over 70 years, Thorne has helped kids grow through the power of nature. Families across Boulder County trust our summer camps to provide more than just fun—campers gain confidence, resilience, and a deep connection to the outdoors.

At our Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont day camps, kids ages 5–14 spend their days exploring wild places, learning wilderness skills, and building lasting friendships. Along the way, they discover independence, joy, and a love for nature that lasts well beyond summer.

Thorne camps give kids what they need most: time in nature to grow and thrive.

More info coming soon!

Registration for our 2026 camps opens in January, and camp details will be available in late 2025.

  • Group of seven children exploring a wooded area, forming a makeshift shelter with intertwined branches and leaves, smiling and looking at the camera.

    Summer Day Camps

    Ages 5-14

    Programs specifically designed for the developmental explorations of each age group to dive in to nature, adventure, friendship and fun they’ll talk about all year round!

    Find the camp and location that is right for you- 2026 info coming soon!
  • Two young girls playing in a shallow creek with clear water, surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Camp Scholarships

    Ages 5-14

    Thorne offers partial and full scholarships to low and middle-income families to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to participate.

    Learn more
  • Two young children playing outdoors on the ground. The boy is pouring sand from a cup while the girl looks on, holding a green toy shovel.

    Preschool Summer Sessions

    Ages 3-5

    Thorne Nature Preschool brings the magic of our school-year program into summer— where little ones learn, play, and grow through daily adventures in nature.

    Check out our 2026 options
  • Group of children and an adult on a hiking trail in a green forest, smiling and waving at the camera.

    Come work with us

    Ages 18+

    Join a team that’s all about sharing nature, sparking curiosity, and creating lasting memories—work that’s meaningful, fun, and makes a difference every day.

    Let's talk!
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