9-11 Year Olds
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Session 1: 6/1-6/4 (No camp on MONDAY 5/31)
Session 2: 6/7-6/11
Session 9: 7/26-7/30
Session 10: 8/2-8/6
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Campers in Nature's Niche study Colorodo's varied biomes along with the creatures and history of these places. In additon to nature play and games with friends, campers engage in hands on lessons and activities at the LNC and trips to various trails.
This camp will provide campers with programs at the Lafayette Nature Center and TWO field trips during the week.
Session 3: 6/14-6/18 (No Camp FRIDAY 6/19)
Session 5: 6/28-7/2
Session 7: 7/12-7/16
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Campers in Water & Colors draw inspiration from nature to create projects like painting, bracelet making, more! In addition to nature play and games with friends, campers engage in hands on lessons and activities at the LNC and trips to various waterways.
This camp will provide campers with programs at the Lafayette Nature Center and TWO field trips during the week.
Session 4: 6/21-6/25
Session 6: 7/6- 7/9 (No Camp on MONDAY 7/5)
Session 8: 7/19-7/23
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Campers in Hiking Camp learn to be prepared for hiking with navigation, leave no trace principles, and emergency survival like shelter building and basic first aid.
This camp includes fieldtrips to trailheads for hiking on four days during the week!
Session 7: 7/12-7/16
Session 9: 7/26-7/30
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Campers in Fishing camp learn skills to prepare them to be effective anglers; not just casting and knot tying, but all about how to be safe and enjoy the outdoors!
This camp includes fieldtrips to trailheads for fishing on four days during the week!
Session 8: 7/19-7/23
Session 10: 8/2-8/6
At Camp, We Will…
Build confidence and resilience outdoors through skill building and exploration
Return to a community of fellow nature-lovers
Explore the foothills and waterways of Boulder County
Lean deeper into camper’s interests with individualized camps
Go on at least TWO field trips per week!
A Typical Camp Day
8:45-9:00 am - Check-in
9:00-9:30 am - Welcome circle and morning routines
9:30-10:30 am - Snack, all-camp gathering and load bus for field trip
10:30-12:00 pm - Themed activity (hike, knot tying, collecting materials for project)
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-1:15 pm - Continuation of themed activity
1:15-2:00 pm - Choose your own adventure
2:00-2:30 pm - Bus ride back to Lafayette Nature Center
2:00-2:30 pm - Closing circle and end of day reflection
3:00-3:15 pm - Check out
camp details
LOCATION
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette CO
PRICE
5-day camp : $590
HOURS
1-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am- 3:15 pm
Optional Extended Care until 5:30 pm
AGE
9-11 years old
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