SCHEDULE & THEMES
Session Dates Theme Pre/Post Care Notes
1 June 2-6 Future Scientists *Post Only DPS still in school
2 June 9-13 Colorado Wildlife *Pre & Post
3 June 16-20 Outdoor Survival *Pre & Post Camp on the 19th
4 June 23-27 Legends & Lore *Pre & Post TUF Field Trip 6/24
NO CAMP June 30-July 4
5 July 7-11 Future Scientists *Pre & Post
6 July 14-18 Colorado Wildlife *Pre & Post
7 July 21-25 Outdoor Survival *Pre & Post
8 July 28-August 1 Legends and Lore *Pre & Post TUF Field Trip 7/29
9 August 4-8 Best of Bluff Lake *Pre & Post
10 August 11-15 Best of Bluff Lake *Post Only APS in School
Future Scientists (Ages 5-6 and 7-12)
Do you want to be a scientist when you grow up? Campers this session will learn about biology, physics, geology, and more! Fun outdoor activities will include explosive experiments. Animal encounters and creek time are also included!
Colorado Wildlife (Ages 5-6 and 7-12)
Explore a different Colorado ecosystem every day during this session focused on the plants and animals that call our state home. Campers will learn about the plains, foothills, rivers, and mountains that shape our state and what special wildlife lives in each of those landscapes. Activities will include topography and map reading, animal signs and plant hikes, building beaver dams, and plenty of active predator/prey games. Live animal encounters and creek exploration are also included!
Outdoor Survival (Ages 5-6 and 7-12)
Gain confidence in exploring and enjoying the natural world! Nature hikes and games will let you practice outdoor preparedness, using binoculars, first aid, shelter-building, and filtering water. Art projects will include paracord survival bracelets that the students take home. Learn to identify different animal species and the signs they leave behind. Live animal encounters and creek exploration are also included!
Legends and Lore (Ages 5-6 and 7-12) - NEW!
Cultures from around the world have drawn on nature as an inspiration for our favorite myths, legends, and fantastical creatures. Imagine and bring to life your own constellations, cryptid animals, and stories while learning about the real plants, animals, and natural processes that inspire you in this creative session of camp. Live animal encounters and creek exploration are also included!
Best of Bluff Lake (Ages 5-6 and 7-12)
Have a week full of wild adventures, each chosen from camper and counselor favorites across the summer. Enjoy games and activities from Future Scientists on Monday, Legends and Lore on Tuesday, Colorado Wildlife on Wednesday, Outdoor Survival on Thursday, and Camper’s choice on Friday. You are sure to enjoy a wide variety of hikes, artwork, live animal encounters, and creek exploration!
Junior Counselor Program (Ages 13-17)
Junior Counselors are paired with adult counselors for two weeks of camp to gain outdoor education job experience, practice leadership and teaching, and bond with campers and other Junior Counselors. Every “J.C.” will leave camp with personalized feedback, job and reference connections, and childcare experience. This is a great opportunity for aspiring teachers, scientists, or future Bluff Lake camp counselors! If you are interested please submit your application, then be invited to register for two week sessions (camp fees are discounted due to your valuable help). Applications open in early January and are reviewed starting on January 16th. Click here for more information.
What Does a Day in the Life of Your Camper Look Like at Bluff Lake?
Each week of camp will be unique depending on the selected theme. However, each week is filled with activities, crafts, games, running, laughing, building, experimenting, and learning. In the image above you can see a sample schedule from a day at camp.