Keystone Science School Summer Camp

Keystone Science School Summer Camp includes Discovery Camp, with hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and camp traditions. It also offers Adventures trips with climbing and backpacking, Day Camp sessions, Pathfinders Day Camp with horse, water, and climbing themes, and Harvest Camp with Halloween and Dia de los Muertos themes.

Programs

• Discovery Camp — Entering grades 1st through 8th in the fall; grades 2nd-8th also stated · 6-day sessions run Monday-Saturday from June through August; shorter 4-day and longer 12-day options also available · Traditional overnight camp in dorms or canvas tents at the KSS campus; first-time camper friendly; no prior experience needed; hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and camp traditions.
• Counselor Assistant (CAP) — Entering grades 9th through 12th · Overnight mentorship program as part of the Discovery Camp experience; campers have a staff mentor and leadership training.
• Adventures — Grades 5th through 12th; also stated as 6th-12th · 6 to 10 day camping-based trips across Colorado · Overnight program focused on outdoor skills like climbing and backpacking.
• Day Camp — Entering grades K through 5th; campers must be at least 5 years old prior to attending camp in 2026 · Week-long day camp sessions; daily 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday · Week-long day camp sessions held at the KSS campus June through August.
• Pathfinders Day Camp — Grades 6th through 8th · Week-long offsite day camp · Middle school day camp with outdoor themes of horse, water, and climbing.
• Harvest Camp — Grades K through 8th · Day and overnight camp options; October · Camp with a Halloween and Dia de los Muertos theme.
• Girls in STEM — 4th-8th grade girls · STEM focused overnight program with female mentors.
• H2O Outdoors — Colorado high school students · Three-day program · Standards-based educational program held at Keystone Science School.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Current session: Harvest Camp (Oct 15–Oct 18, 2026); Evening Under the Stars (Oct 2–Oct 2, 2026); H2O Outdoors (Nov 4–Nov 6, 2026)
• General schedule: Discovery Camp sessions run Monday-Saturday from June through August. Day Camp is Monday-Friday. Day Camp Sleepover is on Wednesday nights during camp.

About the provider

Keystone Science School was founded in 1976. Its mission is to blend science, adventure, and fun to inspire curiosity and leadership through hands-on learning, outdoor science, and exploration.

• Day Camp Sleepover — Wednesday nights during camp · Optional add-on for Day Camp; dinner and breakfast are included.

• Summer Camp registration opens — Registration opens January 13th, 2027

No prior experience is necessary for Discovery Camp. Campers will choose their Adventure Day activity during camp. Group/dorm requests are accepted within dorms and Snake River Village, but requests should not be made for campers more than 2 years apart in age or grade. Camp scholarships are available for those with financial need.

What families say

““No phones. Dedicated time to focus on self. Reminders about gratitude. Getting in touch with nature. The counselors are strong, sweet, great role models.”” — parents

““My kid looks forward to this every year! It is so important for her to get out of her usual routine and meet new people and get a chance to be on her own.”” — parents

““We love KSS. The growth our kids have each summer is priceless. Thank you for all the hard work, planning and everything that goes into what you do!”” — parents

Last updated September 27, 2026.