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Adventure Camps Adventure Outings and Education Parks/Outdoor Recreation Sports Camps
Air Force Academy Sports Camps, (719) 333-2116,
www.airforcesports.com
Fifteen sports available. Call for programs and information.
Buckhorn United Methodist Camp, 2120 County Rd. 41, Bellvue, 484-2508,
Contact: Gregg, www.buckhorncamp.org
Buckhorn is one of five United Methodist camps in Colorado for youth and teens. Summer camp for junior high school-aged youth explores nature and the outdoors. Camp Hope is offered for teens with special challenges or disabilities. Call or visit the Website for camp information. The camp site is also available for group rentals. Call Gregg for more information.
Camp Timberline (Estes Park), 217 W. Olive, 484-8462
Camp Timberline is a Christian sports and mountain adventure camp outside of Estes Park for 8-18 year olds. The camp offers youth a chance to play, meet friends, have fun, and invest in their social, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Sports clinics are taught based on individual skills, and the camp setting also allows for lots of outdoor adventure. Call for information and an updated application.
Colorado State University Ram Football Camp,491-6131.
All young men between the ages of 8 and 18 are invited to attend the 9th annual Sonny Lubick Ram Football Camps. Camps begin in June.
EDUCO, 406 N. College, Ft. Collins, 970-494-0785, www.educointernational.org
EDUCO offers adventure exploration camps for youth. Take part in rafting trips, wilderness skills training, service projects, rock climbing, and other environmental activities. Use these classes, ropes courses, and other courses to instill confidence, team-building, and friendship-building.
Environmental Learning Center Summer Day Camp, 3745 E Prospect Rd., 491-1661.
Three week-long summer day camps for youth ages 6-12. Day camp activities include nature study, crafts, recreation, ecosystem exploration and more! Call for dates and fees.
Meadow Mountain Ranch, owned and operated by the Girl Scouts, 493-1844.
Summer Resident Camp, Summer Adventure Trips, Seasonal Outdoor Education Programs. Games, Horses, Hiking and climbing. Call to learn more.
Miramont Sports Center Summer Day Camp, 901 Oakridge Drive, 282-1000 ext.20.
Kids and Sports Camps for kids 5-12 years old. Swimming,tennis, creative movement, rock climbing, karate, dance, yoga, art, basketball, field trips and special speakers, tumbling and outdoor experiences. June thru August. Call for information.
Northern Colorado Youth Naturally Camp, 491-7559, Contact: Judy Serby at the Colorado State Park Service
Outdoor experiential education program for 7th-9th graders. Program is designed for at-risk youth, but will take all youth if there are spots available. School counselors usually select students for the program. Contact your school counselor for information or call Judy.
Providence Ice Center,I-25 at Windsor Exit, Windsor, 206-4423.
Class in figure skating and hockey for youth through adult. Call for schedules and fees.
Rivendell School, 1800 East Prospect Rd., 493-9052 www.rivendell-kids.org
Swing into a fun-filled summer with robots, bugs, fairy tales, gardening, fishing, music, art, reading, creating, science, biking, safaris, computers, space and time travel, drama, math, swimming, magic tricks, and much more! Two-week sessions during the summer and academic tutoring. Call for more information.
Rocky Mountain Adventures Teen Kayak Camp, 1117 N. Hwy 287, 493-4005
This five-day outdoor camp for 13-18 year olds is held each August. The purpose of the camp is to expose teens to the sport of kayaking. The camp goals are to safely have fun, meet new people, and experience new surroundings while learning kayaking skills.
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, 307 E. Stuart, 493-5258 Contact: Pastor Ron Letnes, www.fortnet.org/skyranch/
Offers family camps, alternative spring break-outs, wilderness camps, youth ministry opportunities, Bible camps, and more. Call for a comprehensive brochure.
Synthesis Treatment Services Summer Day Camp, Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave. Information: (303) 759-0307 www.wings.buffalo.edu/psychology/adhd/
A Summer Camp for kids with attention deficit disorder. This is an 8- week camp especially for kids ages 6 to 15 with ADD or ADHD. It will be one part camp, one part boot camp and another part tutoring to help get ADD/ADHD kids on track at school and at home.This is a first of it's kind in Fort Collins, and will focus on a strict behavior modification model. A rewards/points system is used, and campers will need to earn a certain number of points each week to participate in the camp's weekly Friday outing. Call for more information or check out the Website.
Young People's Learning Center, 405 Mathews, 482-6264
The Summer Teen Camp at the Young People's Learning Center offers overnight camping trips to Wyoming, Mount Rushmore, and Colorado Springs. Also takes full day trips to Six Flags Elitch's, Water World, Fun Plex, Rockies games, and white water rafting. Other activities include climbing, archery, swimming, rollerblading, hiking, and go-carting. Costs vary by day charges and week charges. Call for more information.
Colorado State University Outdoor Adventure Program and Challenge Ropes Course, 491-1669 or 491-0969
Groups can rent the outdoor ropes course for team-building activities. Rentals include certified instructors. The program also offers a mother-daughter relationship course to strengthen family bond. Call for reservation and program information.
Fort Collins PULSE,Corner of Drake and Shields, 490-1300
Youth Fitness Classes for kids 7-11. Yoga, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, or handball, swimming and pool games in the pool. Call for more information.
HealthWorks, 415 E. Monroe Dr., Contact: Chris Banks, 226-8786
HealthWorks Bouldering league, 7 pm, Tuesdays.
Inner Strength Rock Gym, 3713 S. Mason St., 282-8118
Climbing Instruction Classes. Call for specific information.
Kayaking, Mulberry Pool, 424 W. Mulberry St., Contact: Mountain Shop, 493-5720
Kayaking pool sessions, Sundays at the pool.
Open Scuba Dives, Alpine Scuba, 1110 W. Prospect Rd. Information: 484-7049
Open scuba dives, 2:30pm first and third Sundays of each month at EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave. Cost ranges from $10 to $27 depending on rental equipment needed. Arrangements must be made through Alpine Scuba.
REI, 4025 S. College, 223-0123
Thursday night outdoor education/activity clinics are offered on a regular basis. Clinics are FREE and open to the public. Contact REI for clinic information and schedules. Outdoor education special events and seminars can also be booked with REI for your school or group. Call for information.
Soap Box Derby Club, Contact: Rod Triplet,223-2715
Call for more information.
Youth Activity Center- City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation, 415 E. Monroe, FC, 416-2990
The YAC offers great adventure trips for teens year-round including ski trips, Elitch's, and white water rafting, and more. Call for more information or see the Recreator.
The following is a list of parks and areas for outdoor recreation in Larimer County . Sites may offer hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, rafting, camping, biking trails, ball fields, tennis courts, picnic facilities, frisbee golf, rock climbing, water skiing, horseback riding, boating, outdoor volleyball and basketball and other wonderful outdoor adventures! Call the phone numbers or Websites listed for more information on each site.
City Parks (Edora, Lee Martinez, Rolland Moore, or any of the neighborhood parks), 221-6640
Larimer County Parks and Open Land, 679-4570 or 226-4517
State of Colorado Parks & Outdoor Recreation: Boyd Lake SRA, 669-1739; Lory State Park, 493-1623; State Forest Recreation Area, 723-8366
State of Colorado Wildlife Division: Bellvue Watson Fish Hatchery, 482-1659; CherokeePark State Wildlife Area, 493-5919; Poudre Ponds & Poudre River Fish Hatchery, 881-2187; Wellington State Wildlife Area, 568-3629
Colorado State University Department of Athletics , 491-5300
Camps offered include swimming, altitude training, girls volleyball, girls softball, girls basketball, Sonny Lubick football camp, and Ram basketball camp for boys. Camps are run by CSU varsity athletes and coaches. Team camps are also available in some sports and ages range anywhere from 8-18.
Colorado State University Club Sports, 491-6359
Selected teams may hold summer camps or seasonal clinics. For more information, call the Club Sports Office.
Colorado State University Department of Exercise & Sport Science, 491-6318
Instruction camps are held each summer at Colorado State University. Camps offered include swim lessons, baseball, basketball, tennis, softball, volleyball, and soccer. Ages vary per sport. Call for more information.
Colorado State University Equine Science, 491-8373
Summer Horsemanship Camp for youth ages 11-18 offers education and a fun experience. Students are housed and fed by the university. English and Western disciplines are available, and campers are encouraged to bring their own horse. Call for a brochure and application information.
M.L. Johnson Youth Sports Camps, 482-4979
Instructional camps are offered for tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse. Ages vary per sport. Call for more information.