Kids Garden

Steamboat Springs, CO

MAIN: 345 Anglers Dr. Suite B
JUNIOR EXPLORERS CLUB: 365 Anglers Dr.
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970.457.4466
steamboat@kidsplaygarden.com

Seasonal Camps

Our themed kids camps are available during fall break, winter break, spring break, summer break, on federal holidays… and any other time school is not in session. Camps are offered throughout the year when you need them most, to keep children learning and engaged. These camps fill up fast — subscribe to stay updated when new camps become available for registration. 

Summer Camps

When schools close for the season, the adventures at Kids Garden are just beginning. Each week of summer camp brings a new kid-friendly theme; each day a different array of creative learning activities for children ages 3 and up. Subscribe to our camp newsletter to stay updated on early bird specials and registration dates.

Summer Camps Schedule

Say “hooray” to the most flexible summer camps around! At Kids Garden, weekly camps are structured so you can sign up for the days and times that work best for your family—be it several weeks, select days or even just a few hours at a time. Activities change weekly and are centered around various themes, from Lego learning and mountain adventure to space camp and science (plus many more in between). 

2023 Outdoor Summer Camps

Adventure Summer Camp
Ages 3-5
Tues / Wed / Thu
9:00-3:00pm
June 13th – August 10th, 2023

2023 Themed Summer Camps at the Center

Weekly Themed Summer Camps
Weekdays June 5th-August 18th
Member Rates
9am-1pm – $49
9am-3pm – $69
*prices include Snack and Lunch
Ages 3-12 yrs old

Steamboat Springs Summer Camps 2023
JUNE 5-9: Into Nature of the Colorado Mountains

Summertime is the perfect time to form friendships, discover new places, and get to know where you live! Campers will gain a sense of community and culture while learning about the mountain area.

JUNE 12-16: When in Doubt, Dance It Out!

Beam in the spotlight and show us your dance moves! Campers will get their bodies moving and let the beat move their feet. Our days will include motivational movement, interactive dance games, and exploring new and classic songs. Our campers will find true love for the magic of music and be sure to entertain as they come home with new performances. 

June 19-23: Creative Crafters
This week will be filled with artistic activities, creative crafting and inspiration. This camp includes painting, mosaics, handmade jewelry, collages and sculpting. Each day children will have a directed project as well as an open art lab to let the creativity flow.
June 26-30: GREEN THUMB
Let your garden grow with the help of your own little farmer! Our future farmers, gardeners, and nature explorers will learn about plant growth, composting, seed germination, cultivating produce, and experience the true meaning of farm to table. Children will also make recycled crafts, create unique art from nature, and understand simple and fun ways to go green in order to be protectors of our planet Earth.
July 3rd - July 7th (Closed the 4th): PEACE, LOVE, and the MOUNTAINS

Summertime is the perfect time to form friendships, discover new places, and get to know where you live. Campers will gain a sense of community and culture while learning about the mountain area.

July 10th - 14th: SEA, SAND & SURF
Campers will explore the world under the sea, learning about our oceans and the diverse animals that live there. From fish and whales to sharks and stingrays, this camp will ignite a sense of wonder. We will dive deep into ocean education with hands-on exploration and submerge ourselves in all aspects of life under and around the water.
July 17-21: FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math will be explored through collaborations and creations in our super cool STEAM camp. Our campers will be challenged to build Lego structures, explore and construct airplanes, problem-solve, and engage in hands-on experiences. We can’t wait to see our campers innovate, invent, and put their creative minds to work!
July 24-28: IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY
This kid-friendly camp combines outer space and Star Wars. Whether your child is an Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Princess Leia or Boba Fett lover, they will love getting into character and being part of another galaxy. This camp will inspire children through discovery, games, trivia, LEGOS, art, friendship building, and so much more. Campers will love getting to explore our ever-expanding universe!
July 31-August 4: ARTISTS ON DUTY
Each day this week will be dedicated to learning about a different art medium, including drawing, painting, collaging, and sculpting. Famous artists will bring inspiration and motivation to the different works of art that are created by each unique camper. Children should come ready to roll up their sleeves as we explore our inner artists and collectively create and develop individual masterpieces.
August 7-11: EXPERIMENTATION NATION
Science is fun and functional! This camp will show children the wonders of science and exploration while they learn through interactive and hands-on science activities. Campers will participate in experiments and enhance their creativity by learning how to make predictions, draw conclusions, and problem solve.
August 14-18: DIGGING WITH DINOS
Get ready to dig in deep as we explore all things rocks and dinosaurs! Our campers will put their geologist and paleontologist hats on as they examine minerals, test rocks, and get to know all of the different types of dinosaurs. Come break geodes, examine fossils, make your own volcano, and discover all of the amazing aspects of Earth Science.

The Junior Explorers Club

Our Garden is growing and so are your children, we have created the next generation of Kids Garden, the Junior Explorers’ Club. For children ages 6-12 yrs old. We have opened a school age center directly behind Kids Garden. Your Registration, Membership and Packages work at both locations! Then we are taking this concept a step further and bring nature and adventure into the program. We’re built on the belief that exploration is learning, and that nature provides boundless opportunities for children to discover, explore and strengthen some of their most important skills. With the knowledge we hold as licensed educators, we’re doing what we always do – brainstorm the best ways to support our families here at Kids Garden. And we’re doing just that with our Junior Explorers’ Club. We’ve got options for four different approaches to learning this year: After-school Program, Hang Out Fridays, Outdoor Day Camp and Schools Out Camps throughout the year. 

We know that nature play…

  • Decreases stress and encourages mindfulness
  • Stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills
  • Encourages responsibility, independence and imagination
  • Hands-on and sensory learning opportunities abound
  • Understanding of and appreciation for our planet

Our Mission at Junior Explorers Club is to inspire and empower children through creative, educational play. Going on adventures in and around town, we’ll learn valuable wilderness skills and develop essential life skills. We know these skills will help develop children’s self-esteem, promote teamwork and friendship, and develop a sense of community and belonging. Unplugged from electronics and plugged into the natural world around us, our various programs will let children discover more of the great outdoors in the company of exceptional leaders.

Outdoor Day Camp

Our Outdoor Day Camp offers parents daily and weekly themed camps all summer long. It’s here that Junior Explorers will be transported by bus to local parks, hiking trails, mountain beaches, farms, local area attractions, and experiences real life learning in the great outdoors! These camps are weekly themed camps, and range in theme and explorational learning themes. The goal of Outdoor Junior Explorer Camps is to unplug from the world, and reconnect in nature! Children will be dropped off and picked up at our NEW Junior Explorers’ Club school-age classroom for children 6-12 yrs old.

Hours 8:30 am-4 pm

Member Rate $380 per child per week $85 per child per day

Non Member Rate $450 per child per week and $95 per child per day

Bag Lunch $8 / Shirt $18 / Supply Bag $20
Must be registered $35

The Hang Out Club!

Friday Nights in May
3:30-8pm
$55
Includes snack and dinner

After-School Program

Our After-School Program gives the parents the convenience of having time to finish their workday, get a workout or run errands after school without their children. The Junior Explorers’ Club gives their child time to unwind after school with their friends. Currently our Afterschool program is drop off only but, we are working on a bus pick up for next school year…stay tuned. Explorers will get a healthy snack when they arrive, homework helpers, kids yoga, creative art classes, Stem Lab, fresh air in our outside area, nature walks, the center has fun activities like basketball, skeet ball, foosball and free play. Parents can pick up at their convenience and must pick up their child by 6 pm.

Hours 3:30pm-6:00pm

Rates
$125 per child per week
2 Days a week $55
3 Days a week $82
6 week class $145
Drop in $32 or Kids Garden Packages

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