Swimming, biking, hiking, and discovering are only a few of the fun activities associated with the summertime. Kids try to cram as much fun and adventure into this three-month period as possible, and what better way to do so than by attending a summer camp program.
Summer camp can be a wonderful experience. Learning, exploring, and participating in a summer camp program can help your child to gain memories that they will never forget. Not to mention share a wonderful life time experience with other children just like them.
Participating in an overnight camp can be an unforgettable experience for any child. These camps allow children to share their summer fun and enjoy outdoor challenges with other children. Here is a guide to some of Colorado’s Top overnight camping experiences for the year 2006. Check it out!!!
Adventure Quest Overnight Camp with Renaissance Adventures Cal-Wood
If your child loves drama and theater than this could be the camp for them. This cool camp offers active renaissance-theme theater games, which is great for anyone who wants to swashbuckle with foam swords and negotiates peace treaties. Your child will also get to solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas and hang out with some of Colorado’s coolest kids. Ages 9 to 16. Starting July 11th to 14th. For more information please visit the website or call.
Contact Info:
Adventure Quest
Jamestown, CO
303-786-9216
www.renaissanceadventures.com
Camp RedCloud
Camp RedCloud offers a fun summer experience for children of all ages. There are various camps available including; Youth Camp; Horsemanship Camp; Wilderness Trips; Basecamp Mulit0-Adcenture Camp; Backpack Camp; Teens in Training Camps; Family Camps. For more details and prices please call.
Contact Info:
Camp RedCloud
Lake City
Phone: 1-970-944-2625
www.campredcloud.org
Camp Rocky
If you have completed eighth grade and you are ready to take your summer fun to another level than Camp Rocky is the place for you. Join other youths up to the age of 19 for outdoor environmental experiences. You can learn about forest management, rangeland science, soil and water conservation, fish and wildlife management and more. This is a wonderful camp for people who are interested in learning about the environment. For more information please call and or visit the website.
Contact Info:
Camp Rocky
Grand Junction (Near Divide)
1-970-248-0070
www.cacd.us
C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience)
Are you ready for the physical challenge of your life? If you are between ages 15 to 18 and you are ready for intense leadership training, low-ropes course, and a full day rafting the Arkansas River than you have to check out this camp. Participants will also have a two-night stay in a hut on the Continental Divide with other campers. For more information please call or visit web address.
Contact Info:
C.O.P.E
Phone: 303-777-5870, ext. 260
www.denveracademy.org
Cost: $275-$425
Camp Tzivos Hashem Overnight Travel Camp
Are you an explorer? Well if you would love to travel the Southwest then this could be the opportunity for you. Boys ages 11 to 16 will enjoy a one session exploration of the Rock Mountains, northern Utah and Wyoming. A second session will be an exploration of New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California and Nevada. If you are ready to have an adventure filled summer then you have to check out this opportunity. Starting June 25th to July 16th and July 16th to August 20th.
Contact Info:
Camp Tzivos Hashem Overnight Travel Camp
Phone: 1-888-613-CAMP
www.Campth.com
Educo Colorado
Camping can be fun and educational. This outdoor leadership school will allow children the opportunity to learn backcountry camping, backpacking, rock climbing, hiking, solo time, rafting, and orienteering. This camp will offer children an exciting educational experience for the summer of 2006. Available for children 8-19. Starting May to August.
Contact Info:
Educo Colorado
Fort Collins
Phone: 1-970-494-0785
www.educocolorado.org
Cost: $400-$1495
Horizon Adventures Inc.
Get ready for a nine-day, two, 12-day courses and two specialty courses in this summer experience of a lifetime. Join others for wilderness courses in the Rocky Mountains including: backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, backcountry safety, wilderness education and environmental awareness. This is absolutely one of the most intense and exciting summer adventures of 2006. Starting June 10th to August 12th. Financial aid is available. Call or visit website for more information. Available for ages 12 to 18.
Contact Info:
Horizon Adventures Inc.
1370 Birch St.
Denver, CO
Phone: 303-393-7297
E-mail: [email protected]
www.horizonadventures.com
Cost: $650-$1,295
I hope that God willing you find this guide helpful and I hope that your child will be on their way to having an awesome summer camp experience.
