2022 Summer Discovery Camp
For Campers Entering Grades K-8th
Utilizing our 23 acre campus and surrounding areas of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Keystone Science School offers a traditional camp experience with a mix of Science, Adventure, FUN! 1 or 2 week long sessions are offered each week from June until August. Campers will have the opportunity to sleep in our dorms or one of our canvas tents. Each session follows the same core activities and adventures with a different science theme hidden in each week.
Session Dates & Rates
| Dates | Grades Entering | Dorm/SRV Rate | Adventure Options | *Science Activities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1
Registration Closed
|
June 6-11 | 2nd-8th | $1,149/$1,199 | Rafting or Climbing | Forest Ecology |
| Session 2
Registration Closed
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June 13-18 | 2nd-8th | $1,249/$1,299 | Rafting or Climbing | Geology |
| Session 3
Registration Closed
|
June 20-25 | 2nd-8th | $1,249/$1,299 | Rafting or Horseback Riding | Flora & Fauna |
| Session 4
Registration Closed
|
June 27-July 2 | 2nd-8th | $1,349/$1,399 | Rafting or Climbing | Astronomy |
| Session 5
Girl Dorm Space Available
|
July 6-9 | K-6th | $549/$574 | Chemistry | |
| Session 6
Waitlist Only
|
July 11-16 | 2nd-8th | $1,349/$1,399 | Rafting or Climbing | Aquatic Ecology |
| Session 7
Waitlist Only
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July 18-23 | 2nd-8th | $1,349/$1,399 | Rafting or Adventure Park (Two Wilderness Overnight Trips) |
Adventure Week |
| Session 8 & 9
Filling Fast
|
July 25-August 5 | 2nd-8th | $2,699/$2,799 | Week 1: Adventure Park or Climbing Week 2: Rafting |
Discovery Deluxe |
| Session 10
Girl Dorm Space Available
|
August 8-13 | 2nd-8th | $1,149 | Rafting or Climbing | Physics |
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| Dates | Grades Entering | Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Backpacking | July 6-9 | 4th-6th | $549 | Session Details |
| Tents to Trails | July 11-22 | 7th-8th | $2,699 | Session Details |
*Science Activities
Each week incorporates unique science activities that make up a small part of the overall camp experience. The main focus of all Discovery Camp sessions are traditional camp and adventure activities. Campers will have the best summer ever no matter which sessions they choose!
Lodging Options
As with any year, KSS is allowing friend requests within the dorms and Snake River Village. Because these groups are single gender in the dorms and mixed-gender in Snake River Village we are only permitting mixed-gender requests for Snake River Village. We are also working hard to make sure that each group is composed of campers of similar ages. We ask that no friend requests are made if campers are more than 2 years apart in age or grade. See our KSS Campus Map for lodging locations.
Snake River Village (SRV) - Rustic Canvas Tents
(Grades 4-6 Only)
If falling asleep to the calming sounds of the Snake River sounds like summer camp to you, then look no further than Snake River Village. In Snake River Village campers sleep in canvas wall tents, each with 6 beds, adjacent to the beautiful Snake River. Our tents are on raised wooden platforms and each camper gets a cot and room to store their belongings. The tents are a short walk from the bathrooms, showers, and dining hall. They even have their very own campfire pit!
Log-Style Dormitories
(Grades 2-8)
Discovery campers have the option of staying in our log cabin-style dormitories, featuring bunk beds, restrooms with showers, and community space. There are two different dormitories both of which are centrally located on our campus. There are four campers per room, and counselors stay in a room off of the community space.
Sample Schedule
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Welcome to Camp
Drop Off
Move in, Unpack, Group Games
Welcome to Camp
Dinner
Campfire
Cabin Time, Candle Chat Group Discussion, Optional Astronomy
Lights Out -
Earth Trek
Sunrise Celebration
Breakfast
Earth Trek
Lunch on Trail
Feet of the Floor Rest Hour and Snack
Camp Activities: Tie Dye, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Science, Sports
Dinner
Big Group Game
Cabin Time
Lights Out -
Wilderness Backpacking & Camping
Off-CampusBreakfast
Wilderness Group Packing and Preparations
Wilderness Adventure
Lunch on Trail
Set Up Camp Site
Learn Wilderness Skills
Dinner
Tent Talks, Candle Chat Group Discussion
Lamps Out -
Challenge Hikes
Wake Up, Breakfast, Pack up Camp, Begin Challenge Hike
Celebrate Success Group Discussion
Return to Camp
Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
Mellow Meadow: Archery, Free Play
All-Camp Photos
Dinner
Science Investigation
Cabin Time
Lights Out -
Adventure Day
Breakfast
Leave for Adventure
Return to Camp, Feet off the Floor Rest Hour
Theme Costume Dinner
All-Camp Photos
Camper Talent Show
Cabin Closing Ceremony, Camper Awards
All-Camp Closing Ceremony
Lights Out -
Closing Celebration
Breakfast
Cabin & Camp Clean Up
Big Group Game
Parents Arrive
School Store Open
Depart
Campfire
Our campfires are all about coming together with songs, skits, and s’mores to get campers excited and comfortable on their first night of camp. Read More
Earth Trek
Earth Treks are all about exploring the natural world around us and diving into curriculum through fun experiments and activities.
Challenge Hike
Campers will push themselves outside of their comfort zones on difficult hikes in beautiful locations. Read More
Candle Chat
We close every day at camp around the flame of a candle where we reflect on our days and form a safe community to have powerful conversations. Read More
Talent Shows
Each session campers have the opportunity to show their skills in our end of the week talent show.
Beads
Campers earn beads for everything they do at camp, this way campers leave with a necklace full of achievements and memories.
Our Staff
All Discovery Camp staff go through two weeks of comprehensive training, have been background checked, hold a Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED certification at minimum, and have gone through extensive risk management training.
Keystone Science School is American Camp Association Accredited
