Themed Camps

2026 Summer Programs

Animal Adventure Camp (Ages 7-11)

A week full of furry friends and wild discoveries! Campers will learn fascinating animal knowledge through hands-on activities, ride horses, hike alongside llamas, and explore the outdoors like real animal experts. Perfect for kids who love animals and being outside. 

• Dates: June 8-11
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Minturn, Breckenridge
• Cost: $420
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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Adventure Skills Lab (Ages 8-11)

Campers will learn real-world adventure skills like outdoor navigation, shelter building, and emergency preparedness through hands-on games and challenges. The week wraps up with a kayaking celebration day. 

• Dates: June 8-11
• Location: Steamboat Springs + TBD Locations
• Cost: $335
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Music Camp (Ages 6-10)

Groove, jam, and jive through different styles of music making and performance. Campers explore instruments and genres with instructors and learn from local musicians. 

• Dates: June 8-11
• Location: Steamboat Springs
• Cost: $300
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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River Rush Camp (Ages 8-11)

Partnering with Mountain Sports Kayak School, campers will learn to paddle the Yampa River, surf waves, read water, and practice rescue skills. The week will conclude with a rafting trip with Bucking Rainbow Outfitters. 

• Dates: June 15-18
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Lake, Yampa River, Kremmling, Colorado River
• Cost: $500
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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Extreme Sports Camp (Ages 8-11)

A high-energy week featuring archery, axe throwing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and an epic UTV off-road finale. Designed for campers who love trying bold new things in a safe, structured environment. 

• Dates: June 15-18
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Axe Throwing, Hahns Peak Adventure Rental
• Cost: $450
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Performing Arts Camp (Ages 8-11)

Campers will learn acting skills and theatre production techniques early in the week, then travel for a special overnight adventure to attend a professional performance Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 

• Dates: June 15-18
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Silverthorne, Chatfield State Park, Denver
• Cost: $405
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Foodie Fun Camp (Ages 8-11)

Cook, taste, and explore! Campers visit local farms and gardens, connect with a chef, make pizzas, create desserts, and build their own collaborative "restaurant". 

• Dates: June 22-25
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Elkstone Farm
• Cost: $325
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Martial Arts Camp (Ages 7-11)

Campers build focus, confidence, and discipline through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Taekwondo instruction from local experts. 

• Dates: June 22-25
• Location: Steamboat Springs + TBD Locations
• Cost: $370
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Self-Care Camp (Ages 6-10)

A restorative week of calming activities including music therapy, gardening, mindfulness journals, nature walks and swimming. 

• Dates: June 22-25
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Lake
• Cost: $300
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Climbing Camp (Ages 8-11)

Campers will summit Hahns Peak, building climbing skills with Steamboat Climbing Collective, and spend a full day climbing at Camp Hale. 

• Dates: June 29 - July 2
• Location: Hahns Peak, Steamboat Climbing Collective, Camp Hale (between Minturn and Leadville) 
• Cost: $420
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:30 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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DIY Camp (Ages 8-11)

A hands-on maker camp where kids build cardboard helmets, learn basic car mechanics, create woodworking projects, and finish the week making delicious homemade pizzas. 

• Dates: June 29 - July 2
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Parks & Recreation Office
• Cost: $330
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Creative Arts Camp (Ages 7-11)

Explore a variety of art mediums including jewelry, sculpture, pottery painting, and collaborative multi-day projects. 

• Dates: June 29 - July 2
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Hayden
• Cost: $370
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Elemental STEM Camp (Ages 7-11)

Explore earth, air, fire, and water through hands-on experiments and field trips, culminating in a water day at Glenwood Hot Springs. 

• Dates: July 6-9
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Parks & Recreation Office, Glenwood Springs
• Cost: $300
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Reading Camp (Ages 8-11)

Campers will read The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly together as a group and learn about wetlands and local fauna, and engage in bookish adventures including a community author visit at the end of the week. 

• Dates: July 6-9
• Location: Steamboat Springs, North Routt 
• Cost: $370
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Storytelling Camp (Ages 7-11)

Learn about traditional Ute storytelling, write and illustrate a collaborative book with local authors and artists, and publish it on the Bud Werner Library Storywalk. 

• Dates: July 13-16
• Location: Steamboat Springs 
• Cost: $370
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Gunnison Campout (Ages 8-11)

A 2-night overnight adventure along the Gunnison River focused on camp skills, river fun, and confidence building 

• Dates: July 14-16
• Location: Elk Creek Campground, Gunnison, CO 
• Cost: $400
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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Goonies Camp (Ages 7-11)

A treasure hunt adventure inspired by The Goonies, featuring caves, water challenges, and teamwork-based problem solving. 

• Dates: July 20-23
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Resort, Fulford Caves
• Cost: $360
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:30 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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Ranger Camp (Ages 7-11)

Learn archery, fishing, horse care, and explore Rocky Mountain National Park while earning Junior Ranger badges. 

• Dates: July 20-23
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park
• Cost: $300
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Sports Explorers Camp (Ages 6-10)

Explore a wide variety of global and local sports including disc golf, bocce, footbag, and sand volleyball. 

• Dates: July 20-23
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Steamboat II
• Cost: $300
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Speed Camp (Ages 8-11)

Participate in fast-paced games, races, and daily challenges focused on building speed, endurance, and confidence. 

• Dates: July 27-30
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Lake, Hahns Peak, Idaho Springs
• Cost: $350
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:30 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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Junior Engineers Camp (Ages 7-11)

Design, build, and test bridges, solar racers, trebuchets, and more. End the week with a fun trip to the Glenwood Adventure Park. 

• Dates: July 27-30
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Parks & Recreation Office, Glenwood Springs
• Cost: $380
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM

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Textile Arts Camp (Ages 8-11)

From alpacas to finished art, campers learn how yarn becomes clothing, explore fiber arts, and tour Yampa Valley Fiberworks. 

• Dates: July 27-30
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Clark, Craig
• Cost: $310
• Drop Off: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Pick Up: Howelsen Lodge Fireplace Room - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM