12-15 year olds
Camp Details
LOCATION
Lafayette Nature Center
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
HOURS
2-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
PRICE
$1200
AGES
12-15 years old
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Join Thorne's Founder and Master Bander, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II, for a unique camp focused on one of his greatest passions – birds! Guided by our founder and experienced Thorne staff, campers will explore Colorado’s birds and gain skills in bird banding research.
DATES AND MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
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Join the fourth annual cohort of Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLIT) at Thorne Nature Experience! This two-week camp invites youth ready to take their love for summer camp and Earth stewardship to the next level through hands-on leadership development. Participants will build skills to become environmental educators at Thorne Camps, learn from environmental professionals, and complete meaningful service projects that benefit their community—all while enjoying the classic fun of a Thorne summer camp.
OLIT Session A: 6/14-6/25 (No camp on FRIDAY 6/19)
OLIT Session B: 6/28-7/9 (No camp on MONDAY 7/5)
At Camp, We Will…
Be stewards to the land, animals and the community around us!
Develop leadership skills through hands-on practice
Participate in a cohort of fellow nature-lovers
Meet and learn from professionals in the outdoor field
A Typical Camp Day
8:45-9:00 am - Check-in
9:00-9:30 am - Welcome Circle, Morning Routines, and load bus for field trip
9:30-10:00 am - Travel time on bus
10:00-12:00 pm - Themed activity (Birding, chat with Park Rangers, etc)
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-2:00 pm - Themed activity and exploration
2:00-2:30 pm - Travel time on bus
2:30-3:00 pm - Closing Circle and End of day reflection
3:00-3:15 pm - Check out
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