Camp Programs

Welcome to 2012 - The Summer of Legend!

Click here to access the Campership Application. If applying for a Campership, please do not begin online registration for your child. The campership application is due by April 1st and camperships will be awarded by May 1st. For more information, please call Lindsay Knott, Camps and Outreach Admissions Coordinator at (970) 455-4228.

Since 1976, Keystone Science School has welcomed campers from all over the world to our historic campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Our Philosophy
We believe every child deserves camp. Camp teaches kids valuable social skills, independence, and bonds people together like few other experiences. We bring in the added element of outdoor education, combining science, adventure, and fun to create life-changing experiences for every child we serve.

Our Campus
At an elevation of 9,200 feet, our 23-acre campus is nestled in Colorado’s Snake River Valley and is built on the site of the Old Keystone Village, a former railroad and sawmill site which supported silver and gold mining. Today, majestic mountain ranges provide a dynamic setting for learning about the rich natural and cultural history of Summit County.
Residential campers stay in one of our two log-style dormitories featuring bunk beds, bathrooms with showers, and community space. Rives Hall, situated between the two dormitories, serves a dual purpose as a dining hall and meeting space for activities and indoor presentations. We offer astronomy programming in our on-site observatory, and the adjacent yurt (a cozy, free-standing round classroom) provides additional teaching space.

Our Staff
We’re proud to employ an amazing team of counselors and leaders who are passionate about providing children with the opportunities and skills to learn about science, explore the world around them, and grow into engaged citizens. Each of our instructors is certified in a minimum of Wilderness First Aid and CPR, and most come to us with experience in scientific studies, teaching, or both. Their goal, above all, is to provide a safe, engaging educational experience that will enrich your child’s life for years to come.

SUMMER PROGRAMS - Register now for Summer 2012!

Download a full Summer of Legend Camp Calendar here.

• Day Camp, a summer weekday program for children ages 5-12. 
  Download the Day Camp information packets: Mighty Day Camp, Wonder Day Camp, Splash Camp
   
• Introduction to Discovery Camp, a shorter preparatory version of our residential overnight camp program, for ages 5-10.
  Download the Discovery Camp information packet.
   
• Discovery Camp, our popular overnight camp program, offered in week-long sessions. For campers ages 7-13.
  Download the Discovery Camp information packet.
   
• Keystone Mountain Adventures (KMA), 6-, 10- or 13-day adventure-based expeditions for teenagers.
  Download the Keystone Mountain Adventures information packet.
   
• Counselor Assistant Program (CAP), for older campers (ages 14-17) who want to experience camp in a slightly different way - as leaders.
  Download the Counselor Assistant Program information packet.

Click here to access the Campership Application. If applying for a Campership, please do not begin online registration for your child. The campership application is due by April 1st and camperships will be awarded by May 1st. For more information, please call Lindsay Knott, Camps and Outreach Admissions Coordinator at (970) 455-4228.

FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS - 2012 Dates

• Maidens of the Mountain (MOM) Camp, why should kids get all the fun? A unique alternative to the usual girl’s night out, this one-night camp provides an opportunity for busy women to take some time out for themselves and act like a kid again.
   
• Harvest Camp, an opportunity for campers new and old to connect to the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers.

For more information, call 1-800-215-5585 or email us.