The Ultimate Guide To The Roaring Fork Valley

10 Great Camps For Kids

Some of the best childhood memories are from experiences at summer camp. The Roaring Fork Valley is home to more camps than you could possibly squeeze into a summer, but depending on the interests of your child, there is bound to be a camp that works. Both the Glenwood and Aspen Community Centers offer the most comprehensive collection of single and multi-day camp activities for kids, but all the camps listed below provide excellent safe experiences

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Aspen Writers Foundation
(970)925-3122
www.aspenwriters.org
This organization not only provides excellent writing camps for adults often taught by reknowed writers, but also great programs for kids.

Summer Camps

Aspen Art Museum
(970)925-8050
www.aspenartmuseum.org
The Museum has a comprehensive collection of multi-day classes such as Crazy College, Rainbow Hour, Sight & Sound and Trash to Treasure for grades 1-4. For older kids there are Ethereal Sculpture, Gems and Jewels, iSight and many others.

Aspen Writer’s Foundation
(970)925-3122
www.aspenwriters.org
This organization not only provides excellent writing camps for adults often taught by reknowed writers, but also great programs for kids.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
(970)927-6760
www.aspennature.org
Both the Aspen Center and the Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt offer great summer programs. Aspen’s Earthworks for grades 5-8 is one of the more popular programs while Basalt’s Farm and Wilderness Camp, Family Farm Days and Art Camps are always fun.

Wyly Art Center
(970)927-4123
www.wylyarts.org
Located in Basalt, Wyly’s ­offers great year round programs, but their summer sessions are especially unique.

Carbondale Clay Center
(970)963-2529
www.carbondaleclay.org
Summer programs come in 1 and 3 week sessions. Check out Kids in Clay, Wheel Throwing, Mommy & Me, and Hand Building classes.		 Glenwood Art Council
(970)945-2414
www.glenwoodcenterforthearts.com
This organization has been hosting a variety of summer programs for kids of all ages for years. Their dance, art and music programs are especially noteworthy.

H2J Riding Camp
(970)923-9297
www.h2j.com
Probably the most comprehensive programs for kids in the Valley. H2J offers both single and multi-day programs for kids of all ages.

Aspen Snowmass Camps
(970)923-0460
www.aspensnowmass.com
SkiCo is mostly known for its excellent winter activities, but their summer program is just as rich with opportunities for kids. They offer both cultural and recreational camps throughout the summer.

Glenwood Community Center
(970)384-6300
www.glenwoodrec.com
Whether it’s a weekend camping trip or a week-long program on kayaking, the Glenwood Parks and Recreation Department has great programs for all ages throughout the summer. The local youth athletic programs like baseball, soccer and football are also run through their organization.

Aspen Recreation Center
(970)920-5140
www.aspenrecreation.com
Situated in one of the great playgrounds in the country, the Aspen Parks and Recreation Department offers an extensive collection of outdoor and cultural programs. They also oversee all the traditional youth athletic programs in the area.