BLUFF LAKE SUMMER CAMP
Camp Handbook (updated for 2025)
Registration (Waitlist Only)
Camp registration opened on January 9th and remaining spots are limited to Session One (June 2-6 when DPS is still in school). Waitlists are available. Please visit our Prices and Registration page for more information.
Scholarships
Applications opened January 3rd with acceptances starting January 16th. Bluff Lake is committed to allocating 25% of our available camp spots to full scholarships for families. Please visit our Scholarship page to learn more.
Junior Counselors (Waitlist Only)
Applications opened January 3rd with interview offers starting January 16th. Our teen program (13-17) is great for those interested in education and working in the outdoors. Two week sessions involve partnering with a counselor to lead campers, facilitating games and activities, and learning about group management. Learn more at our Junior Counselor page.
What is Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp like?
Camp is 100% outdoors, with all the mud, sun, dirt, rain, and bugs campers could want. If the weather is bad we hold camp under shelter.
Camp groups will be four to eight campers and one counselor. Small groups often pair up to do activities or play games.
Daily activities vary by session, but typically include one craft and one activity per day, and we always spend some time wading in Sand Creek to cool down and explore.
Every session features a live animal encounter led by Nature’s Educators, a Junior Counselor scavenger hunt, and an end-of-session award ceremony.
For more info visit our Schedules and Themes page.
Summer Camp Jobs
Applications will open in late January and the link will be found on our website, social media, or by emailing education@blufflake.org.
SUMMER CAMP LINKS