2021 Lafayette Summer Camp "Camp Experience" Descriptions - Thorne Nature Experience
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2021 Lafayette Summer Camp “Camp Experience” Descriptions This document contains descriptions for each unique “Camp Experience” offered by Thorne Nature Experience. Please use this document in conjunction with Thorne’s Online Catalog to determine dates, rates, locations, and current availability. The Online Catalog has a wealth of information including FAQ’s and registration information and is available online at www.thornenature.org. Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Drop-Off Nature Preschool “Camp Experiences” Ages 3-5 Thorne Nature Preschool Summer Camp- NEW! This drop-off "Camp Experience" is an extension of Thorne Nature Preschool, and is built on the simple belief that kids grow better This drop-off "Camp Experience" is an extension of Thorne Nature Preschool, and is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature! With a child to adult ratio of 5 to 1, Thorne's qualified staff foster the growth of the whole child (cognitive, physical, social, emotional, creative), while cultivating a profound connection to nature. Through play in nature along the Coal Creek Corridor, children explore, imagine, solve problems, cooperate with others, and build empathy for the natural world, all while developing social emotional skills. While predictable rituals and routines guide children into learning, this "Camp Experience" allows children’s interests and curiosity to direct the day’s activities. Parents can choose a 2, 3, or 5 day per week option in four-week sessions if your child is three years old or two-week sessions if your child is four or older. Multiple weeks allow young children to settle into the routines of camp, make friends, and have a successful experience. To learn more about Thorne Nature Preschool and our educational philosophy, please visit: www.thornenaturepreschool.org This drop off "Camp Experience" is best suited for preschool-aged campers, and meets at the Arts HUB at 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette 80026. Thorne Nature Preschool Summer Camp runs from 9 am-1 pm and offers 2, 3, or 5 day per week options in four- week sessions for three years old or two-week sessions for children aged four to five. Enrollment in Thorne's school-year Preschool is not required for this "Camp Experience," but children must be 3 years old and fully potty trained to attend. After Care is available at our Lafayette location until 3:30 pm for an extra fee. Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Location, Dates, & Times: Arts HUB: • For 3 year olds: Session 1: June 14-July 9, 2021; Session 2: July 12- August 6, 2021. • For 4-5 Year olds: Session 1: June 14-June 25, 2021, Session 2: June 28-July 9, 2021, Session 3: July 12-July 23, 2021; Session 4: July 26-August 6, 2021 • Times: 9 am-1 pm, 3 day option: M/W/F, 2 day option: Tu/Th, and 5 day option. After Care Times: 1 pm-3:30 pm After Care Lafayette Thorne Nature Preschool Summer Camp As an extension to Lafayette Nature Preschool Summer Camp, After Care offers opportunities for rest and play in the Arts HUB classroom and outdoor play areas adjacent to the building. Parents can pick up anytime between 1pm-3:30pm. After Care is at the Arts HUB at 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette 80026 and runs from 1pm-3:30pm and offers 2, 3, and 5 day per week options. Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Wanderers "Camp Experiences” Ages 6-8 Thorne's six-hour, two-week “Camp Experiences” for the Wanderers age group are packed with fun! These “Camp Experiences” are playful, experiential, and discovery- based. To accommodate the needs of some of our youngest campers, these “Camp Experiences” involve less than one mile of hiking per day and remain close to bathroom facilities, shade, and water. Wanderers “Camp Experiences” meet each day at Ryan Elementary School in Lafayette. Campers travel on foot to a variety of natural areas. Parents can drop-off at 8:30am and pick up is at 2:30pm. Due to ongoing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorne will not be offering Extended Care in 2021. Thorne Nature Camp- Wanderers What is the best thing about being a kid in the summer? Getting outside and having time in nature with friends! At Thorne, we see summer adventures as a rite of passage that every kid should get a chance to experience. Whether this is building a fort, splashing in a creek, catching wild critters, or just lying in the shade of a giant tree and watching the clouds float by, these moments are priceless. In Thorne Nature Camp, our knowledgeable nature mentors will not only guide your child in outdoor exploration, they will also make it an educational experience of all that is wild in Colorado! The real magic happens as instructors guide campers into activities that integrate learning with "children's passions"- the universal stuff that kids the world over love to do outside. Tapping into the spirit of play while exploring in a variety of wilderness settings, campers will go on epic adventures where catching a water insect could lead to a lesson on life cycles, building a dam in a creek may develop into an experiment, or an encounter with a deer will lead the group to see new places through the eyes of an animal. Because there is always more to discover in nature, and because children's passions are always thrilling, Thorne Nature Camp can be enjoyed again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time! What are some of the things we will do in camp? • Explore “children’s passions”, creative play, and have fun nature-based adventures • Catch critters on land and in the water Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
• Investigate the local flora and fauna • Nature inspired games and art • Storytelling • Survival Skills • Building, creating, and much more! Locations and Dates: • Ryan Elementary: June 14-25, June 28-July 9, July 12-23, and July 26-Aug 6 Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Pathfinders "Camp Experiences” Ages 9-11 For the Pathfinders age group, Thorne’s six-hour, two-week “Camp Experiences” focus on skill-building. These “Camp Experiences” build upon campers’ earlier experiences with the natural world to develop deepen their experience and connection. Our Pathfinders campers venture further from trailheads, so that they can see and experience more of the natural world. Pathfinders “Camp Experiences” meet each day at Ryan Elementary School in Lafayette. Campers travel on foot to a variety of natural areas. Parents can drop-off at 8:30am and pick up is at 2:30pm. Due to ongoing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorne will not be offering Extended Care in 2021. Thorne Nature Camp- Pathfinders Let's get outside with our friends and explore! With over 60 years of practice leading nature programs, Thorne Nature Camp combines all of the things that youth love to do most in nature and puts them into one camp! This "Camp Experience" focuses on exploration in the wilderness of Boulder County and brings in adventure, skill-building, teamwork, and leadership. Through these experiences outside kids will build a lifelong foundation of nature connection and self- confidence. Middle childhood provides the opportunity to go deeper with learning, build lasting friendships, and tap into kids' universal love of play. Daily themes such as nature investigation, quests, and creation are woven throughout activities that are designed to inspire curiosity and engagement, but the real magic happens as instructors guide campers into activities that follow the discoveries and interests of the group. Because there is always more to discover in nature, this is a "Camp Experience" to enjoy again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time! What are some of the things we will do in camp? • Explore the wilderness with fun nature-based adventures and quests • Track and catch critters on land and in the water • Investigate and learn about the local flora and fauna • Nature inspired games, teambuilding, art, and storytelling • Survival skills/scouting skills • Building, creating, and much more! Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Locations and Dates: • Ryan Elementary: June 28-July 9 and July 26-Aug 6 Wild Skills and Creations Thorne's Wild Skills and Creations camp takes love of outdoor adventures to the next level! Campers will take on the wild as they practice essential survival skills, learn to live primitively, and use nature as an inspiration for creative projects. Through interacting with nature to find the things humans need to survive, campers will develop self-confidence and an appreciation for the bounty that the natural world provides. Wilderness Living is for campers who love to work with their hands, create, and share their nature experiences in inventive ways. Because there is always more to discover in nature and skills to hone, this is a "Camp Experience" to enjoy again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time! What are some of the things we will do in camp? • Primitive fire and tool building • Build debris shelters • Wilderness cooking and water filtration • Track and catch critters on land and in the water • Identify plants and local wildlife • Creative projects with natural materials • Wilderness navigation • Learn from native cultures of this region and much more! Locations and Dates: • Ryan Elementary: June 14-25 and July 12-23 Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Trailblazers "Camp Experiences” Ages 12-15 Wild Skills and Creations Thorne's Wild Skills and Creations camp takes love of outdoor adventures to the next level! Campers will take on the wild as they practice essential survival skills, learn to live primitively, and use nature as an inspiration for creative projects. Through interacting with nature to find the things humans need to survive, campers will develop self- confidence and an appreciation for the bounty that the natural world provides. Wilderness Living is for campers who love to work with their hands, create, and share their nature experiences in inventive ways. Because there is always more to discover in nature and skills to hone, this is a "Camp Experience" to enjoy again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time! What are some of the things we will do in camp? • Primitive fire and tool building • Build debris shelters • Wilderness cooking and water filtration • Track and catch critters on land and in the water • Identify plants and local wildlife • Creative projects with natural materials • Wilderness navigation • Learn from native cultures of this region and much more! Locations and Dates: • Ryan Elementary: June 14-25 and July 12-23 Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
Extended Care Ages 6-11 Due to ongoing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorne will not be offering Extended Care in 2021. Thorne Nature Experience * www.thornenature.org * info@thornenature.org * 303-499-3647
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