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Summer Camp Registration Opens 1/21/26 at 5:30 pm!


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Summer Day Camps • Spring Break Camp

Lafayette, Boulder, & Longmont

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 camps to provide more than just fun—campers gain confidence, resilience, and a deep connection to the outdoors.

At our camps, kids spend their days exploring, learning wilderness skills, and building lasting friendships. Along the way, they discover independence, joy, and a love for nature that lasts long after camp ends.

No matter the season, Thorne camps give kids what they need most: time in nature to grow and thrive.

  • 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

    Grades: K - 8th

    Thoughtfully designed for every age, with nature, adventure, friendship, and fun, kids remember all year.

    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.

    Spring Break Camp

    Grades: 1st-4th

    New for Spring 2026! Enjoy spring break outdoors with Thorne at the Lafayette Nature Center.

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    Ages 18+

    Help kids discover nature and curiosity through work that’s meaningful, fun, and makes a difference.

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Why Choose Thorne? Our Camps Inspire:

  • Curiosity & Growth Mindset

    Learn to ask questions, explore new ideas, and dig into the “why”

  • Outdoor Confidence

    Grow comfortable and capable in the outdoors

  • Nature Knowledge

    Develop understanding and appreciation for local ecosystems & natural history

  • Social Skills & Connection

    Play and learn with fellow Boulder County kids and our supportive camp staff

  • Stewardship & Care for Nature

    Nurture thankfulness and personal responsibility for nature

What families are saying about us…

  • I've never seen my son enjoy an educational experience/camp so much. He looks forward to going to Thorne every morning and begs to stay longer at aftercare.

    Thorne Summer Camp Parent
    2024

  • My daughter loved it! She came home every day with a new story from their adventures.

    Thorne Summer Camp Parent
    2025

  • Day 1, my kiddo came back excited to teach me about leaving no trace and the importance of hydration!

    Thorne Summer Camp Parent
    2024

  • My son attended Thorne camps when he was younger. He is now in college and pursuing a science-related career because his interest was supported through Thorne Nature Experience camps.

    Thorne Summer Camp Parent

  • I grew up in a Latino household where I was raised to fear nature and avoid the outdoors. I'm very grateful that my children have access to Thorne so they can grow up differently. My child has taught me so much about hiking, bugs, plants, climbing, and being outdoors.

    Thorne Summer Camp Parent
    2024

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  • Scholarships

    Thorne offers partial and full scholarships to low and middle-income families to ensure that all children can get outdoors with Thorne.

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