Waterway
Connections
Lafayette & Boulder
K-6th Grade • Day Camp
Camp Details
Grade (2026/2027 School Year)
Lafayette: K - 6th
Boulder: 3rd-6th
Grouped by age
Hours
1-week sessions, Monday-Friday
8:45 am-3:15 pm
Optional Extended Care until 5:30 pm
Locations
Lafayette- LNC
300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
Boulder- Mountain View United Methodist
355 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303
Price
5-day camp: $590
Sessions Offered
Lafayette
Session 2: 6/8-6/12
Session 5: 6/29-7/3
Session 6: 7/6-7/10
Session 8: 7/20-7/24
Session 9: 7/27-7/31
Session 10: 8/3-8/7
Boulder
Session 1: 6/1-6/5
Session 3: 6/15-6/18
Session 7: 7/13-7/17
Immerse your child in the wonders of Boulder County with the Water Connection Camp. This camp offers learning and adventures through local creeks and waterways in Boulder County. Campers will explore diverse ecosystems, play outdoor games, and learn about local wildlife, while building friendships and a lasting connection to nature. This camp will provide campers with programs at their home site and field trips to Roger’s Grove and Golden Ponds.
Campers will form an understanding, appreciation, and responsibility for Colorado waterways through play and learning.
At Camp, We Will…
Create a community of fellow nature-lovers
Explore creeks, streams, and ponds around Boulder County
Build confidence outdoors through team building and exploration
Become a steward of our local environment!
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/ Exploration
12:00-12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45-2:00 pm - Themed Activity/ 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
Camp Resources
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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.