![Group photo of the 2022 Harvest Campers](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hero_harvest-camp.jpg?resize=2000%2C616&ssl=1)
Harvest Camp
_K-8th grades______
Harvest Camp 2024
- Day Camp (grades K-5th) – Oct. 31-Nov. 1
- Overnight Camp (grades K-8th)- Nov. 1-3
- Adventure Trip (grades 9th-12th)- Nov. 1-3
Fall break camp with day and overnight options for grades K-8th, with pricing based on a sliding fee scale for Summit County School District students.
We also have a fall Adventure option – Rockin’ Climbing Retreat for older students grades 9th-12th. This 3-day, 2-night trip will head to the Colorado National Monument for rock climbing!
Harvest Camp is an opportunity for campers new and returning to connect to the wonders of autumn at KSS. Come enjoy all the fun the Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall and study flora and fauna in transition. Harvest Camp is a great opportunity for your child to cultivate independence, learn about the natural world, and have loads of fun in a safe setting full of new friends!
Harvest Day Camp K-5th | Harvest Day Camp K-5th | Harvest Overnight K-8th | Rockin’ Climbing Retreat 9th-12th | |
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(Thurs. 10/31) | (Friday, 11/1) | (2 nights – 11/1-11/3) | (2 nights – 11/1-11/3) | |
*SSD Free & Reduced Lunch Rate | $15 | $15 | $60 | $499 |
*SSD CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) Rate | $40 | $40 | $85 | $499 |
*SSD Full Pay Rate | $80 | $80 | $399 | $499 |
Full Pay Rate | $90 | $90 | $425 | $499 |
*SSD = student enrolled in Summit County School District
Harvest Camp Activities
We’ll study the seasonal transition from summer to fall along with traditional camp activities blended with Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos themed activities!
- Pumpkin Carving
- Haunted House
- Monster Mash Dance Party
- Trick-or-Treating
- Build Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda
- Archery
- Haunted Astronomy
- Earth Treks
- Study changing seasons
- Campfire
- Scary Movie Making
![Pumpkin carving at Harvest Camp](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_pumpkin-carving.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Harvest Camp group hiking through the mountains](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_hike-mountains.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Campers trick-or-treating at Harvest Camp](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_costumes-night.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Three campers making funny faces during a Harvest Camp hike](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_faces.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Harvest Campers hiking down a fall trail](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_hike.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Roasting marshmallows over the campfire](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_campfire-marshmellow.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![The Monster Mash dance party](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_monster-mash-dance-party.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
![Trick-or-treating at Harvest Camp on campus](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/harvest-camp_trick-or-treating.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
Sample Schedules
2023 Day Camp Schedule
Friday October 27th
8:30 Check-in
9:00 Welcome to Camp
10:00 Leave for Discovery Hikes: Why do trees change in the fall? How?
12:00 Lunch on trail
1:30 Return to KSS
1:45 Archery
3:00 Camper Choice (choose one)
Broom Race, Monster Cornhole, Spider Races, Costume Relay
Scary Movie Making
Make a Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda
Build an Ofrenda for Rives
4:30 Check Out & Pick Up
Overnight Camp Schedule
Friday October 27th
5pm: Camper Arrival
6pm: Dinner
7pm: Campfire
8pm: Dorm Time, Candle Chat
9pm: Astronomy
10pm: Lights out
Saturday October 28th
Monster Mash
8am: Breakfast
9:30am: Leave for Earth Treks: Changing seasons
2pm: Camper Choice: Archery, Pumpkin Carving, Scary Movie Making, Haunted House
5pm: Feet off the floor
6pm: Spooky Costume Dinner
7pm: MONSTER MASH: Wear Costumes
Trick or treating!
Camper Choice: Haunted House
Monster Mash Dance Party
9pm: Dorm Time, Candle Chat
10pm: Lights out
Sunday October 29th
7am: Optional Early Bird
8am: Breakfast
9:30am: Camper Choice: Archery, Pumpkin Carving, Scary Movie Making
12pm: Lunch
1pm: Families arrive/ pick-up
In the words of parents:
“We love that the kids are able to explore and experience the outdoors. We see camp as an opportunity for them to gain confidence, try new things and learn skills like leadership.”
“Camp opens up new experiences that she otherwise wouldnt have, gives her more exposure with different peer sets, and expands her problem solving. I’ve never seen her so tired!”
“We love that kids are learning about nature and science and that they are outdoors enjoying themselves. Counselors are great!”
![Practicing archery during Harvest Camp in the fall colors](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/harvest-camp_archery_boy-e.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
Get Ready for Camp!
Family Resources
Check out these other fall programs!
We have several other programs during the fall including H2O Outdoors for high school students and Girls in STEM Water in the West.
![H2O Outdoors students performing water ecology measurments.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/h2o-outdoors_water-test_group-mix-h.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
H2O Outdoors
Nov. 1-3 | Grades 9-12
![A girl laughs while sledding through the snow](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stem_water-in-the-west_sled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Girls in STEM
Water in the West
October 20-22 | Grades 6-8
Keystone Science School is American Camp Association Accredited
![American Camp Association Accredited logo](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ACA-logo.jpg?resize=340%2C220&ssl=1)