About
BookTrails Literacy Adventure Camps offers summer day camps and overnight camps. Some camps are day camp only, and some are 1-night, 2-night, or full-week sessions. The program is listed for children age 7 and older who have completed first grade.
Programs
- BookTrails Literacy Adventure Camps — Children age 7 and older who have completed first grade; age group listed by grade completed before summer camp starts · Summer day camps and overnight camps; some camps are day camp only, and some are 1-night, 2-night, or full week
At a glance
- Ages: 7–15 years old
- General schedule: Summer camps are offered in 2026; 2027 camps are announced in December 2026 and registration takes place in late January and early February. Enrollment for the BookTrails Camp Lottery opens in early January 2027, with lottery entries submitted in early February 2027. Families are notified by mid-February 2027, and camper paperwork is due by June 1st, 2027.
About the provider
BookTrails has been running for over 15 years, with the first camp held in 2012. It is a non-profit organization and a licensed Child Care Provider under the State of Colorado Department of Human Services. BookTrails is also Colorado's only off-grid solar educational campus. The organization offers free year-round support through the BookTrails Scholars program, helping 30-40 students annually, and has awarded more than $22,500 every year for BookTrails Scholars and Camp Grants. Over 15 years, it has served 2,000+ children from across 5 states.
What families say
“"My wish for the world is that everyone can go to a camp like this one"” — Sorrel, age 11
“"Our kids were asking to sign up for next year even before the week was over! They really loved the friends they made and they came home asking what books they could read to 'get ready for camp next summer.' I love the pairing of reading with the outdoors."” — xo Mom
“"Every kid should go to BookTrails. It helps you so much, you get to read a lot, and you can play outside with all your friends."” — Maria, 5th Grade
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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