Summer Programs

The City of Steamboat Springs offers several options for kids and families through the summer. The activities of each camp are designed to challenge the level of each age group. On trip days, staff target skills for the safe enjoyment of outdoor adventures in the Rocky Mountains.

2026 Summer Camp Registration Dates

  • Friday March 20 at noon for Themed Camps & Fun Fridays only
  • Friday March 27 at noon for regular Summer Camp

2026 Summer Camp Weeks

  • June 8 - 11
  • June 15 - 18
  • June 22 - 25
  • June 29 - July 2
  • July 6 - 9
  • July 13 - 16
  • July 20 - 23
  • July 27 - 30
  • August 3 - 6

Cost: $240 per week

Summer Camps

Adventurers Summer Camp

  • Open To: Kids entering Kindergarten (must be 5 years old by Oct 1, 2026 AND enrolled in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year)
  • Location: Howelsen Ice Arena Community Room (upstairs)
  • Dates: Monday - Thursday 
  • Times: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Explorers Summer Camp

  • Open To: Ages 6 - 8 (restricted to children entering 1st - 2nd grade)
  • Location: Soda Creek Elementary
  • Dates: Monday - Thursday 
  • Times: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Mountaineers Summer Camp

  • Open To: Ages 8 - 11 (restricted to children entering 3rd - 5th grade)
  • Location: Soda Creek Elementary
  • Dates: Monday - Thursday 
  • Times: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Themed Camps

In addition to daily summer camps, the City of Steamboat Springs offers a variety of exciting week-long, skill-building programs called Themed Camps. Space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

View Our 2026 Themed Camps

Fun Fridays

In addition to daily summer camps, the City of Steamboat Springs offers a variety of exciting single day programs called Fun Fridays. Space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

View Our 2026 Fun Friday Programs

Documents

All documents can be found in the Document Center

Recreation Family Record: (Required)

All participants must have a Recreation Family Record for the current year on file in order to participate in summer camps.

Immunization Information: (Required)

All immunization information must be on file in order to participate in summer camps. 

Family Handbook

Please read these documents and all registration materials carefully, and reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. 

Scholarship Application

The City of Steamboat Springs offers scholarships up to a maximum of 50% for youth program registrations to those who meet income eligibility guidelines. 

Therapeutic Recreation

The Adventure Bound Summer Camps have an inclusion program that addresses children with special needs in the least restrictive environment. Parents are asked to call in advance to indicate your child’s specific needs and set up suitable programming and staffing. Please read through our Parent Handbook about specifics on participating through the inclusion program.

Contact Us

  1. Oliver Padgett

    Recreation Supervisor
    Email Oliver Padgett
    Phone: 970-871-7061 Ext. 361

  2. Ashley Steed

    Office Coordinator
    Email Ashley Steed
    Phone: 970-871-7015

  3. Rachel Jackson

    Recreation Coordinator (Youth)
    Email Rachel Jackson
    Phone: 970-871-7056

  4. Kevin Garcia

    Recreation Coordinator (Youth)
    Email Kevin Garcia
    More Information

  5. Haley Lewenczuk

    Recreation Coordinator (Youth)
    Email
    Phone: 970-871-7020