Chaffee County offers a wonderful range of summer camps for children of all ages. Most of them fill up quickly, so don't hesitate to plan and register. If you'd like for your camp program to be added to this list, please contact publisher@kidscapesalida.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County
Chaffee County Montessori Spanish Summer Camp
Spanish Campamento
instructor: Ingrid Youngblood
for kids ages: 6-12
dates: Weekly 3-day sessions beginning June through July, specific dates TBD
time: 9am - 3:30pm
cost: $30- 40/day, includes snacks and supplies
for details contact CCMS at 719-539-4887
Chaffee County Montessori Preschool Summer Camp
instructor: Colleen Blumer
for kids ages: 3 - 6
dates: Weekly 2, 3, or 4 full day or half-day sessions beginning June through July, specific dates TBD
time: 9am - 3:30pm
cost: $30- 40/day, includes snacks and supplies
for details contact CCMS at 719-539-4887
GARNA (Greater Arkansas River Nature Association) Nature's Explorers Camp
for kids ages: 5-7
dates: Session 1: June 4
Session 2: June 11
Session 3: June 18
Session 4: July 9
Session 5: July 16
Session 6: August 6
time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
cost: $30/day, $150 for all 6 sessions
GARNA (Greater Arkansas River Nature Association) Nature's Scientists Camp
for kids ages: 8-10
dates: Session 1: June 6
Session 2: June 13
Session 3: June 20
Session 4: July 11
Session 5: July 18
Session 6: August 8
time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
cost: $30/day, $150 for all 6 sessions
Girl Scout Girls' Summer Camp
for girls ages: 5-12 (you don't need to be a Girl Scout to register)
dates: TBD
time: 9am - 3:00pm
cost: $40/day
for details contact Kristina Raum at 719-660-9159
Guidestone's Farmhands Camps
4 & under
Little Sprouts
5 & up
From Fleece to Flower Pots - Beaver Ponds Environmental Ed. Center, Fairplay
Garden Camp - Moonstone Farm & Salida School Garden
Water & Landscape Of the Ranch - Hutchinson Homestead
Animals On the Ranch - Hutchinson Homestead
People On the Land/Traditional Homesteading Skills
Ranch Camp - Hutchinson Homestead
The Art of Agriculture - Hutchinson Homestead
Farm Camp - Morgan Center
Farm Camp - Moonstone Farm
Garden Camp - Salida School Gardens
5 - 7 years
Garden Explorers - Morgan Center
7- 10 years
Junior Farmers - Morgan Center
10 & up
Pioneer Girls & Pioneer Boys - Hutchinson Homestead
times: vary, see details below
Kids Opportunity for Recreation Experience (KORE)
for kids ages: 11-15
dates: throughout the summer, at least 8 days and 10 hours of community service is required
times: vary, and each individual schedule is customized
cost: FREE
requirement: application + letter of recommendation due May 7
Salida Recreation Sports Associations & Clubs
Salida Circus
Learn trapeze, silks, acrobatics, juggling, stilt walking, clowning, plate spinning,
and put on a circus show for family and friends.
for kids ages: 4-14
dates: Session One: dates TBD at Boys & Girls Club; $30 for members, $70 for non-members
Session Two: dates TBD at Longfellow Elementary; $75
time: 1pm - 3:30pm
details call 719-530-1494 or www.thesaliacircus.com >
Tennis Camp sponsored by Salida Recreation
for kids ages: 7-10
dates: July TBD, 9am - 10:30am
_____________________________
for kids ages: 10-14/advanced
dates: June (exact dates to be determined),10:30am - noon
details contact Salida Recreation at 719-539-6738




