Outdoor Leaders
in Training
Lafayette • 6th-9th Grade • Day Camp
Camp Details
GRADE
6th-9th (2026/2027 School Year)
HOURS
2-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
LOCATION
Lafayette Nature Center
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
SESSIONS OFFERED
6/15-6/26 (holiday 6/19): 6th-7th grade
6/29-7/10: 8th-9th grade
PRICE
9-day camp (for 6/19 holiday): $915
10-day camp: $1015
Join the third annual cohort of Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLIT) at Thorne Nature Experience! This two-week camp invites youth ready to take their Earth stewardship to the next level through hands-on leadership development. Participants will build skills to become nature mentors 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.
What Will We Do at Camp?
Develop leadership skills
Build confidence in decision-making
Share our passion for nature and the outdoors with younger campers
Explore new field trip locations only available through the OLIT program
Gain volunteer hours throughout the session and after camp ends
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 - Morning activity with an environmental professional
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-2:00 pm - Continue activity
2:00 pm-2:30 - Travel time on bus
2:30-3:00 pm - Closing circle and end of day reflection
3:00-3:15 pm - Checkout
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Questions?
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