3rd/4th Grade Summer Camps
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Walking Mountains’ 3rd/4th grade summer science camps allow children to explore their curious nature through scientific education and daily exploration. All Summer Science Camps are age-appropriate and taught by qualified natural science educators who make learning safe and fun.
During our weeklong day camps, campers will experience the wild places of the Eagle River Valley while nurturing their connection to the natural world through daily excursions in our summer camp vans to different sites. While most of the places we travel to are within Eagle County, we do go as far as Leadville, Glenwood, Sweetwater, and McCoy to access sites with relevancy to certain camps.
All overnight camps are based out of one of the historic 10th Mountain Division hut system.
Avon: June 16 – June 20 $325
*this camp is for participants who identify as girls or non-binary
Have you ever wondered how butterflies talk to each other, or how a bee knows where to find flowers? Entomologists like you study insects to discover their hidden wonders. Come explore the world of entomology and use real research techniques alongside working scientists to make discoveries about insects in Colorado!
Avon: June 23 – June 25 (Sweetwater Yurts) $375
Embark on a creative journey of nature exploration, art, and science! We will look to nature for inspiration during this overnight adventure. Perfect for the creative young naturalist who wants to develop their art skills in a beautiful place.
Avon: June 30 – July 2 $195
*no camp July 3rd or 4th
Here in the Rocky Mountains, a diversity of habitats provide specialized living environments for plants and animals. Discover where your favorite wild things thrive, survive, and come alive! Let the wild rumpus begin!
Avon: July 7 – July 9 (Jay’s Hut) $375
The Earth cares for us, and in return, we care for the Earth. Spend three days and two nights strengthening your connection to nature in the mountains with new friends. Practice mindfulness, curiosity, and reciprocity on this peaceful hut trip full of wonder and awe!
Eagle: July 7 – July 11 $325
Become a builder, gardener, innovator, and all around tinkerer! Explore the ways that farmers and gardeners innovate to create solutions, often taking inspiration from nature. We’ll build small and large scale projects in the garden together throughout the week.
Avon: July 14- July 16 (Sweetwater Yurts) $375
Living in Colorado’s wilderness has been an important skill since time immemorial. Learn how the first inhabitants of this land, the Ute People, became masters of survival. Build shelters, make fires, and identify plants and animals all while making friends and connecting to nature.
Eagle: July 14 – July 18 $325
Experiment, play, and get your hands dirty! Take a journey through the life cycle of plants from germination to decomposition. Explore soil health, seed dispersal, and why it’s important to give back to plants.
Avon: July 21 – July 25 $325
Delve into the past and discover Eagle Valley’s rich mining history. Learn about the rocks, minerals, and gems that make Colorado so colorful, and maybe even strike it rich panning for gold!
July 28 – August 1 $325
Calling all passionate paleontologists and fossil fanatics! Join us on an adventure to explore what it’s like to live the life of a Paleontologist by solving mysteries from the time of the dinosaurs, modeling a dinosaur dig site, using our imagination and creativity to reimagine creatures of the past, examining fossils, tracking footprints, and building museum exhibits. Join us as we embark on a journey that walks the line between imagination and real-life! Nothing tricera-tops the amount of fun packed into this camp!
Avon: August 11 – August 15 $325
Discover what makes birds such incredible creatures by learning about their unique adaptations and behaviors. Learn to identify birds and become an expert ornithologist through fun, hands-on experiments!