Discovery Camp—Summer of Stars

For 32 years, Discovery Camp has combined science, adventure, and fun for an overnight camp experience where children play, learn, and grow in wild, high altitude Colorado. A Summer of Stars! This season campers will set their sites to the sky, learning about birds, weather, and through the use of the new state-of-the-art Keystone Science School observatory - astronomy! In addition campers will go whitewater rafting, backpacking, wilderness camping, and enjoy campfires, while making new friends. Set on a historic campus with modern accommodations for campers, Summer of Stars will be a summer to remember. Scholarships available for all programs.

Ages: 7 to 13

Cost: $600 per camper

Featured Activities:

• Sky Studies; Astronomy, Meteorology, and Ornithology
• Experiential hikes such as sunrise celebration, nocturnal investigation, and Rocky Mountain summits
• Campfires featuring s’mores, songs, and skits
• Choice-based Activities
• Talent Shows
• Interactive and Original Games
• Exciting Evening Programs
• Creative Projects
• Wilderness Camping
• High Energy Sports
• Whitewater Rafting
• Backpacking
• Slideshow with family and friends at the end of the session
  

Overnight Backpacking Trip & Night Hike

Campers load their packs and head out into the forest for an evening under the stars. After dinner, campers take a night hike with KSS staff to learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals. In the morning, each group prepares their own breakfast in the woods before embarking on their challenge hike.

Challenge Hike

Led by our experienced staff, campers set out on an all-day journey to a nearby alpine lake, majestic peak or high altitude destination. Campers are rewarded with amazing views and a huge sense of accomplishment once they reach their objective. (No technical climbing is involved.)

River Rafting

Each camper takes a whitewater rafting trip with other campers their age. Campers age 8 to 10 raft class I-II whitewater while campers age 11 and older raft class II-III whitewater of Brown’s Canyon of the Arkansas River. These whitewater adventures are led by a commercial guide company. They will splash and float in the water all day.

Hobby Swap and Recreation

During one afternoon of camp, all campers choose from a variety of arts and crafts activities as well as recreational activities. Whether it’s tie-dying T-shirts, painting murals, drawing, making bracelets or playing ultimate Frisbee, soccer or kickball, campers enjoy creative play time with their fellow campers.

Evening Activities

Evening programs combine the fun of camp with the excitement of showing your talents to playing educational games. Activities may include campfires, talent shows, and Camp Olympics.

Discovery Camp Schedules

Introduction to Discovery Camp

6-Day Discovery Camp Session

Day 1: Get to Camp between 1-2:30 pm, Register, welcome and move in! Meet your cabin mates and counselors then participate in team-building activities in cabin groups. Dinner is followed by an Opening Night Campfire.

Day 2: Earthtrack Day. This educational day hike will occur on a nearby trail in the White River National Forest. Campers eat their lunch while out on the trail and return to participate in hobby swap and recreational activities.

Day 3: Overnight Camping Trip and Night Hike. After spending the morning packing up their gear, campers eat lunch on campus and embark on their overnight camping trip on a nearby trail in the White River National Forest.

Day 4: Campers get their day started with breakfast in the woods and take a Challenge Hike with your cabin group. Upon returning to campus, campers enjoy dinner and show off their talents at the evening talent show.

Day 5: Breakfast and RAFT TRIP DAY. The evening program is a Closing Campfire Ceremony.

Day 6: Breakfast and Goodbye. Camper pick up between 9-11 am.

Introduction to Discovery Camp-back by popular demand

This four day resident camp program is designed for children new to the overnight camp experience. The length suits children ready for summer camp, but not a long time away from home. Introduction to Discovery Camp is similar to Discovery Camp, however it does not feature whitewater rafting or wilderness camping. New this year, we will feature on-site camping.

Discovery Camp 2008 To register or to obtain a scholarship from call 1-800-215-5585.
Session 1:	June 23 - June 28	$600	7-13 years old
Introduction to Discovery Camp	June 30 - July 3 (3 Days/4 Nights)	$600	6-10 years old
Session 2:	July 7 - July 12	$600	7-13 years old
Session 3:	July 14 - July 19	$600	7-13 years old
Session 4:	July 21 - July 26	$600	7-13 years old
Session 5:	July 28 - August 2	$600	7-13 years old