4-5 Year Olds
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Our Lafayette Littles explore the Lafayette Nature Center and the Coal Creek Trail! Campers build connection with nature through engaging books, games, costumes, and playtime in our onsite water features with our experienced educators.
Session 1: 6/1-6/4 (No Camp on MONDAY May 31)
Session 2: 6/7-6/11
Session 3: 6/14-6/18 (No Camp on FRIDAY June 19)
Session 4: 6/21-6/25
Session 5: 6/28-7/2
Session 6: 7/6-7/9 (No Camp on MONDAY July 5)
Session 7: 7/12-7/16
Session 8: 7/19-7/23
Session 9: 7/26-7/30
Session 10: 8/2-8/6
FAQ
At Camp, We Will…
Explore the beauty of Lafayette through guided outdoor adventures
Search for insects, animal tracks and other signs of wildlife
Create nature-inspired art and hands-on projects
Play games that encourage movement, teamwork, and imagination
Read stories, sing songs, and spark curiosity about the natural world
Build comfort, independence and new friendships in a supportive environment
A Typical Camp Day
8:45-9:00 am - Check-in
9:00-9:30 am - All-camp gathering and individual group circle time
9:30-10:30 am - Snack and first themed activity (nature walk, journal creation etc.)
10:30-11:30 am - Lesson of the day with our experienced full-time educators related to camp theme
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-1:15 pm - Time to play at Rabbit Creek
1:15-2:00 pm - Nature Playground and Sandbox
2:00-2:30 pm - Art project with optional nature play
2:00-2:30 pm - Closing circle and end of day reflection
3:00-3:15 pm - Check out
camp details
LOCATION
Lafayette Nature Center
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette CO
80026
PRICE
5-day camps: $590
4-day camps: $475
HOURS
1-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am- 3:15 pm
Optional Extended Care until 5:00 pm
AGE
5 years old (by the end of 2027)
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No. Four- and five-year-old camps stay on site, allowing campers to build comfort and confidence in a familiar environment.
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Yes! All campers in this program are in the summer before kindergarten.
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We spend most of our time outdoors exploring nature, playing games, and participating in hands-on activities. We incorporate rest breaks in our indoor classroom, shade and weather-appropriate adjustments as needed throughout the day. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for more information on our Weather Policies.
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Our programs are designed specifically for young learners and include a mix of movement, exploration, storytelling, games, crafts and nature discovery. This provides campers with a taste of the different program themes they can choose from as they age into older camps.
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We encourage families to share information about their child’s needs before the start of camp. Our team works closely with families to support a successful camp experience whenever possible.
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Due to our childcare license, we cannot have children under the ager of 4 enrolled in this program. If your child is not attending Kindergarten in Fall of 2027, we look forward to having them at camp in the 2028 season!
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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.