Discovery Camp
Our classic 6-day program includes everything one would hope to have at summer camp: campfires, nature hikes, wilderness camping, tie-dye, songs, skits, summiting mountain peaks, Hot Pink Gorilla sightings, archery and so much more! Your child will return feeling accomplished, tired, and excited to tell you all about it.
Session Dates & Rates |
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| Dates | Dorm/SRV Rate | Ages | Adventure | Theme Details | ||
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| Session 1 | 6/8-6/13 | $1099/$1149 | 7-14 | Rock Climbing or Rafting | Geology We will build foundations of earth science and learn about the rock cycle in our amazing natural classroom and travel through time with games that teach the unique geology and mining history of Colorado. | |
| Session 2 | 6/15-6/20 | $1099/$1149 | 7-14 | Rafting or Horseback Riding | Water Learn about the importance of our watershed and our impact on it and become a camp hero on a rescue mission for our aquatic camp legends! | |
| Session 3 | 6/22-6/27 | $1099/$1149 | 7-14 | Adventure Park or Rafting | Physics We’ll explore the physics present in our mountain ecosystems and the connections shared between technology and our natural world. Using all the knowledge gained throughout the week, we will investigate the ups and downs of STEM and how they can be used as tools to save Keystone Science School. | |
| Session 4 | 6/29-7/1 | $529 | 5-10 | Introduction to Discovery Camp We will use the scientific process to test recent reports of a hot pink gorilla on campus. What clues will we find? What evidence will we uncover? | ||
| Session 5 | 7/6-7/11 | $1199/$1249 | 7-14 | Rafting or Horseback Riding | Astronomy Let’s get inspired by the night sky and the wonders of space from our observatory. Campers will explore the solar system by putting it back together. It will be up to us to bring balance to the cosmos! | |
| Session 6 | 7/13-7/18 | $1199/$1249 | 7-14 | Rock Climbing or Rafting | Adventure We’ll focus on wilderness skills, LNT principles and the essential elements of life. All our newfound skills will then be put to the test. | |
| Session 7 | 7/20-7/31 | $2199/$2249 | 7-14 | Wk. 1: Horseback Riding or Adventure Park, Wk. 2: Rafting | Discovery Deluxe A double-dose of everything discovery camp, we will focus on critical thinking and leadership skills which will be immediately useful because this session culminates with our legendary color war–CLAW! | |
| Session 9 | 8/3-8/7 | $899 | 7-14 | Adventure One adventure week just isn’t enough. We’ll finish the summer by further developing LNT and wilderness skills on this slightly shorter session. |
Sample Schedule
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Monday
Welcome to CampDrop Off
Welcome to Camp
Scavenger Hunt
Move in, Unpack, Group Games
Dinner
Campfire
Cabin Time, Candle Chat Group Discussion, Optional Astronomy
Lights Out -
Tuesday
Earth TrekSunrise Celebration
Breakfast
Discovery Hike, Lunch on Trail
Feet of the Floor Rest Hour and Snack
Camp Activities: Tie Dye, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Science, Sports
Dinner
Big Group Game
Cabin Time
Lights Out -
Wednesday
Wilderness Backpacking & Camping
Off-CampusBreakfast
Wilderness Group Packing and Preperations
Wilderness Adventure
Lunch on Trail
Set Up Camp Site
Learn Wilderness Skills
Dinner
Tent Talks, Candle Chat Group Discussion
Lamps Out -
Thursday
Challenge HikesWake Up, Breakfast, Pack up Camp, Begin Challenge Hike
Celebrate Success Group Discussion
Return to Camp
Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
Mellow Meadow: Archery, Free Play
All-Camp Photos
Dinner
Science Investigation
Cabin Time
Lights Out -
Friday
Adventure DayBreakfast
Leave for Climbing or Rafting Adventure
Return to Camp, Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
Theme Costume Dinner
All-Camp Photos
Camper Talent Show
Cabin Closing Ceremony, Camper Awards
All-Camp Closing Ceremony
Lights Out -
Saturday
Closing CelebrationBreakfast
Cabin & Camp Clean Up
Big Group Game
Parents Arrive
Slideshow
School Store Open
DepartFusion Weekend Begins - Connect multiple sessions and make camp last as long as you want!
Combine Multiple Sessions with Fusion Weekends
Extend the camp magic with our Fusion Weekends. Campers can add days to their camp experience or connect weeks of camp! Every Fusion Weekend includes camping in Snake River Village on our campus, a swimming trip, and other special activities. Laundry will be available.
| Dates | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion A | 6/13-6/15 | $449 |
| Fusion B | 6/20-6/22 | $449 |
| Fusion C | 7/11-7/13 | $449 |
| Fusion D | 7/18-7/20 | $449 |
KSS Drop-off and Pick-Up
- Drop Off: Saturday, 12pm-12:30pm
- Pick Up: Monday, 8-8:30am
- Directions
Morrison Drop-off and Pick-Up
Meet Keystone Science School counselors at the T-Rex Park and Ride in Morrison. Be sure to select the Morrison Drop-Off and Pick-Up within the registration options.
- Fee: $45 (Each Way)
- Drop Off: Saturday, 1pm-1:30pm
- Pick Up: Monday, 10:00am-10:30am
- Directions
DEN Airport Arrival and Departure
Travel by plane to Denver International Airport. We’ll be sure they are greeted by a KSS Counselor when they get off the plane. We send our counselors behind the TSA security checkpoints to greet each child directly at the airline gate. Be sure to check the arrival or departure option within the registration and book your camper’s travel to arrive and depart within the specified time windows.
- Fee: $80 (Each Way)
- Arrival: Saturday, 2-4pm
- Departure: Monday, 7-9am
Lodging Options
Snake River Village - Rustic Canvas Tents
Get a unique camp experience and stay in one of our authentic canvas wall tents, adjacent to the beautiful Snake River. Our tents are on raised, wooden platforms and each camper gets a cot and room to store their equipment. The tents are a short walk from bathrooms, showers, and have their very own campfire pit. Each tent sleeps five campers and one Counselor Assistant. Two counselors sleep in a tent in the center of each tent village. Campers of any age can choose this option. This is a great opportunity to guarantee that siblings, family members, and good friends can be together in a tent and trail group. Availability is limited – register early! Choose this option during registration.
Log-Style Dormitories
Residential campers will stay in one of our log-style dormitories, featuring bunk beds, restrooms with showers, and a community space. There are two dormitories, Bighorn Dorm and the Henry Dorm. Both dorms are located right in the center of campus near Rives Dining Hall. Each room sleeps four campers and there are eight rooms in each dorm. Counselors stay in a room off of the community space. Rooms are assigned based on age and grade. We will do our best to accommodate up to two roommate requests per session, but we cannot guarantee roommates.
Drop Off, Pick Up, and Alternate Arrival Options
KSS Drop-off and Pick-Up
- Drop Off: 12pm-1pm
- Pick Up: 10am (Closing Celebration)
- Directions
Morrison Drop-off and Pick-Up
Meet Keystone Science School counselors at the T-Rex Park and Ride in Morrison. Be sure to select the Morrison Drop-Off and Pick-Up within the registration options.
- Fee: $45 (Each Way)
- Drop Off: 10:00am-10:30am
- Pick Up: 1pm-1:30pm
- Directions
DEN Airport Arrival and Departure
Travel by plane to Denver International Airport. We’ll be sure they are greeted by a KSS Counselor when they get off the plane. We send our counselors behind the TSA security checkpoints to greet each child directly at the airline gate. Be sure to check the arrival or departure option within the registration and book your camper’s travel to arrive and depart within the specified time windows.
- Fee: $80 (Each Way)
- Arrival: DEN between 7:00am-9:00am
- Departure: DEN between 2:00pm-4:00pm
Keystone Science School is American Camp Association Accredited
