Wanderers

Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont – Ages 6 to 8

Registration Opens 1/9/25

What is the best thing about being a kid in the summer? Playing outdoors with friends!

In our Wanderers program, our instructors will mentor your child in playing, exploring, and learning about the outdoors and provide the opportunity to learn from guest teachers and animal visitors. The real magic happens when children are empowered to explore the outdoors and let their imaginations run wild. Campers will go on adventures from neighborhood to nature preserve, exploring their community and environment.

Because there is always something new to experience in nature, this camp can be enjoyed again and again. This experience will spark your child’s wonder and curiosity, grow their confidence, and stoke their connection to nature.

Wanderers is best suited for children who are going into 1st-3rd grade. We love to move and explore our surroundings at Thorne! For this camp, hikes and walks will typically not exceed two miles. Access to shade and water will always be available. All Thorne day camps maintain a 10:1 maximum camper-to-instructor ratio.

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS WE WILL DO AT CAMP?

  • Explore children’s passions and have fun adventures in nature
  • Search for critters on land and in the water
  • Deepen connection with our environment
  • Nature-inspired games, storytelling, crafts, and creative play
  • Building, creating, and much more!

CAMP DETAILS

Pricing

Sessions 1, 2, and 3: $915 per session (9-day camps for holidays)
Sessions 4 and 5: $1015 per session
Session 6: $715 per session (7-day camp)

Ages

6-8 years old

Hours

2-Week Sessions
Mon-Fri

  • Boulder and Lafayette:
    • Camp hours 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
    • Extended Care hours 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
  • Longmont
    • Camp hours 9 am-3 pm
    • Extended Care hours 3 pm-5:30 pm

Locations

Boulder:
All Boulder locations include walking field trips and field trips via school bus.
Lafayette:
Longmont:

Sessions Offered

Boulder:
  • Session 1: May 27-June 6 at North Boulder, South Boulder (no camp May 26)
  • Session 2: June 9-20 at North Boulder, South Boulder (no camp June 19)
  • Session 3: June 23-July 3 at North Boulder, South Boulder (no camp July 4)
  • Session 4: July 7-18 at North Boulder, South Boulder
  • Session 5: July 21-Aug 1 at North Boulder, South Boulder
  • Session 6: August 4-12 at South Boulder (7-day camp)

CLICK HERE to see the full chart of Boulder camp offerings by age, date, and location.

Lafayette:
  • Session 1: May 27-June 6 at Coal Creek (no camp May 26)
  • Session 2: June 9-20 at Coal Creek (no camp June 19)
  • Session 3: June 23-July 3 at Coal Creek (no camp July 4)
  • Session 4: July 7-18 at Coal Creek
  • Session 5: July 21-Aug 1 at Coal Creek
  • Session 6: August 4-12 at Lafayette Nature Center (7-day camp)

CLICK HERE to see the full chart of Lafayette camp offerings by age, date, and location.

Longmont:
  • Session 1: May 27-June 6 at Roger’s Grove Park (no camp May 26)
  • Session 2: June 9-20 at Roger’s Grove Park (no camp June 19)
  • Session 3: June 23-July 3 at Roger’s Grove Park (no camp July 4)
  • Session 4: July 7-18 at Roger’s Grove Park
  • Session 5: July 21-Aug 1 at Roger’s Grove Park

CLICK HERE to see the full chart of Longmont camp offerings by age, date, and location.

Financial Assistance

CLICK HERE for information on partial and full scholarships.