SUMMER CAMP

Kids grow better in nature!

Nature Camp 2026 registration will open on Monday, January 12.


Come play in the woods, make friends, and explore the great outdoors. Our campers build confidence and independence as they use science to understand and connect with the natural world.

Register for Camp

General Camp Information

  • Ages 6-10 (must have completed kindergarten)
  • Times: 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Weekly sessions (Monday – Friday) from June 15 – Aug. 7. Campers can sign up for up to 3 week-long camps. See Camp Themes & Weeks below for more information.


We offer immersive, hands-on experiences that inspire young, energetic minds to become thoughtful conservationists and lifelong explorers. Our core philosophy is that playing in the great outdoors is essential. Campers will have the opportunity to play in the mud, splash in streams, learn to “tread lightly,” have fun, and form lasting friendships. 

Camp Schedule

Additional information will be sent out one week prior to the camp session. Each camp is filled with games, exploration, hands-on science experiments, and playing outdoors.

  • 8:30-9am Drop-off
  • 9-10am Activity Time
  • 10-10:30am Morning Snack
  • 10:30-11:30am Activity Time
  • 11:30-12pm Lunch
  • 12-3pm Activity Time
  • 3-3:30pm Pick-up

  • Camp Location

    Camp is at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center, at the southern end of Chatfield State Park.


    11280 Waterton Rd. Littleton, CO 80125.


    Our Nature Center is an urban oasis with bald eagles, beavers, deer, and so many birds! We will be immersed in streams, forests, and ponds.


    While we do have indoor facilities, we spend most of our time outdoors. We LOVE hot summer days – we cool down with frequent water breaks, wading ankle-deep in the river, playing water games, and adjusting the location or structure of activities, if needed.

  • Camp Themes & Weeks

    Campers may attend up to three weeks total, with one week per theme. Because theme weeks are exact repeats, campers may not repeat the same theme, helping ensure every week is fun, fresh, and engaging.

     

    2026 Themes:

    • June 15-19 - Survive the Wild
    • June 22-26 - Epic Animal Adventures
    • No camp - June 29 - July 3
    • July 6-10 - Wetland Warriors
    • July 13-17 - Survive the Wild 
    • July 20-24 - Epic Animal Adventures
    • July 27-31- Wetland Warriors
    • Aug 3-7 - Survive the Wild

  • Camp Descriptions

    2026 Camps:

    • Survive the Wild (June 15-19 OR July 13-17 OR Aug. 3-7) Have a blast in the great outdoors while learning essential survival skills! Each day, we’ll explore the woods while discovering how to build a shelter, filter water, use a compass, and identify local wildlife and their tracks. Join us for a week filled with scavenger hunts, team-building games, new skills, adventure, and endless fun!
    • Epic Animal Adventures (June 22-26 OR July 20-24) Discover amazing animals up close! We’ll explore the outdoors, search for creepy crawlies, and meet live animals. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we explore the forest and river, looking for things that fly, slither, scamper, and climb.
    • Wetland Warriors (July 6-10 OR July 27-31) Get ready, get set, get wet! Embark on exciting adventures through rivers, ponds, and wetlands – catching frogs, building beaver dams, exploring rivers and streams, and meeting live wetland animals. Every day, be prepared to get your feet wet (literally) with games, science experiments, and plenty of watery fun!

  • What to Bring

    • Clothes that can get dirty and wet
    • Tennis/hiking shoes that can get dirty
    • Lunch & 2 snacks
    • Re-usable water bottle
    • Apply sunscreen before you arrive

  • Our Staff

    Our camp staff are professional educators with extensive experience in camps and youth development. We work and play hard to ensure that your camper feels safe and valued, connects with others at camp, and loves coming to camp every day.

  • Camp Pricing

    $350 weekly camp rate.

  • Camp Cancellation Policy

    • Up to March 31 – refunds are available in full
    • April 1 – 15 – full refund minus $100 per camp week
    • April 16 – 30 – refunds will be 50% of the session cost 
    • After May 1: no refunds

  • Registration

    Once you have registered, we will be in touch for additional paperwork required by Child Care Licensing, including emergency contact information, medical information, and immunizations. 

  • Questions?

    Please see our Parent Handbook for more detailed information.


    If you have any questions, please contact Leo Moss at leo@denveraudubon.org or 720-214-2743. We would love to talk with you about camp!