Summer Science Camps in Colorado
Summer Camp Registration Opens March 24th at 6pm MST
Download the 2026 Summer Camp Schedule
Please note that camp ages are based on the grade your camper is entering in the Fall of 2026!
Important Summer Camp Registration Dates:
Anytime – Create accounts in Smart Rec and fill out/update Summer Camp Forms
March 10th – Early Registration 10:00am MST (see qualifiers here)
March 24th – Open Registration 6:00pm MST
April 30th – Last day to cancel camp registrations with no fee
Walking Mountains Summer Science Camps allow youth to experience the wild places of the Eagle River Valley while nurturing a connection to the natural world through daily excursions outside. Campers develop an understanding of natural science concepts through engaging activities, place-based learning, and exploration. All camps are taught by qualified natural science educators who make camps age-appropriate, unique, safe, and so fun!
Camp pick up and drop off take place either at Walking Mountains in Avon, CO or at Brush Creek Elementary School in Eagle, CO.
Overnight Hut Trips take place at one of the historic 10th Mountain Division Huts.
For more information, check out our FAQ page, or contact Cassy Jo Brown at summercamp@walkingmountains.org
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Summer Science Camp Scholarships generously supported by family and friends of the Warren Leape Scholarship Fund, RA Nelson, Alan Bradley Windows and Doors and other private donors.
K/1st Grade Two-Day Earth Explorers Camps
Two-day Earth Explorers camps introduce new science themes for younger explorers through nature-based play, outdoor exploration, games, crafts, and cool experiments! These camps stay on the campus of Walking Mountains and are a great option for youth who are just getting comfortable in the outdoors.
1st/2nd Grade Weeklong Summer Science Camps
For youth entering the 1st or 2nd grade in the fall, weeklong day camps allow campers to travel to different locations every day engaging in activities related to their camp theme. Walking Mountains summer camps in Colorado are a perfect way to get your child learning outdoors!
3rd/4th Grade Weeklong and Overnight Summer Science Camps
3rd/4th grade weeklong day camps or overnight hut trips are all about fostering a love for the outdoors through natural science education, local trail exploration, and place-based experiences while forming meaningful friendships!
5th/6th Grade Overnight Summer Science Camp Hut Trips
5th/6th grade overnight hut trips take a deeper dive into a variety of scientific topics through local trail exploration and hands-on activities. Campers develop critical thinking, leadership, and relational skills during these overnight summer camp experiences in Colorado!
7th-9th Grade Overnight Summer Science Camp Hut Trips
Explore life-changing hut trip experiences for youth entering 7th-9th grades, which focus on developing leadership, problem-solving skills, and cultivating friendships. Our overnight summer camps in Colorado provide unforgettable experiences in stunning natural surroundings!
Specialty Summer Science Camps
Walking Mountains specialty camps include the Girls in Science hut trip and Girls in Science weeklong camp for incoming 4th-6th grade students who attend Walking Mountain's Girls in Science afterschool program, and the Exploremos bilingual weeklong camp for incoming 1st-3rd graders who attend Walking Mountain's Exploremos programs. Registering for these camps requires a special code and participation in either of these programs. Program participants will receive information on how to register for these camps via the manager or coordinator of each program.
Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions
Day Camp Packing List (English)
Overnight Camp Packing List (English)
Lista de Empaque para el Campamento de Día (Spanish)
Lista de Empaque del Campamento Nocturno (Spanish)
