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Aspen's summer camps offer an extraordinary blend of outdoor adventure and enrichment programs, taking full advantage of the area's stunning mountain landscape and world-class facilities. Unlike typical urban camps, Aspen's programs lean heavily into nature-based activities and mountain sports, with over 38% of camps focused on outdoor athletics and another 13% dedicated to environmental education. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) runs exceptional wilderness programs where kids learn survival skills and environmental science while exploring the Roaring Fork Valley.
Meanwhile, Camp Aspen Snowmass transforms their winter ski facilities into summer adventure zones, offering everything from mountain biking to rock climbing. For families seeking something unique, the Farm Collaborative's hands-on agricultural programs let kids experience farm life firsthand, from raising baby chicks to learning about sustainable farming practices. These aren't just summer camps - they're Rocky Mountain adventures that combine outdoor skills with environmental stewardship.
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The average summer camp costs $399. We found that 43 camps cost under $200, 35 camps are between $201-$400, and 44 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Nature. Sports camps make up 38% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 9 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 28 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 40 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 12 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 286 sessions, Full-Day camps have 127 sessions, Half-Day camps have 51 sessions.
Yes! 30 camps (10% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 34 days.