This is the list from Mountain Parent, for summer 2006

For 2007 check out www.mountainparent.com/annualcamp, available in May 2007

Out & About

It’s Camp Time!

More than 40 summer programs for all ages

Whether your child likes to play soccer, create art, ride horses or take to the stage, there’s a camp for nearly every interest and hobby offered somewhere in the Roaring Fork Valley this summer. Enroll your child now so you’ll be less likely to hear "I'm booooorrrrred!" when school lets out!

Advocate Safehouse Project Camp This fun and educational week is designed for children who have witnessed hurtful fighting in their home. For children ages 7 to 12; June dates TBA. Scholarships available. Se habla espanol. 945-2632.

Anderson Ranch Week-long summer workshops June 12 to August 18 in Snowmass Village for ages 6 & up include photography, woodcarving, sculpture and painting. 923-3181. www.andersonranch.org.

Art Adventures Create a piece of art that remains a surprise until the very end! All ages welcome. June 26-28, 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Aspen Art Museum Several week-long camps for children and teens in first grade & up, starting June 5 and running through the summer. Subjects include painting, recycled art, photography and silk screening. 920-2623. www.aspenartmuseum.org.

Aspen Historical Society Week-long art camps for children in grades 1 to 4 include “Powder Projects” and “The Artist in the Garden,” in conjunction with the Aspen Art Museum. 925.3721 www.aspenhistory.org.

Aspen Recreation Day camp for kids ages 5-14 (must have completed kindergarten) with home base at Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club and Aspen High School, and field trips throughout the valley. Daily rates, June through August. 920-5140. www.aspenrecreation.com.

Aspen Youth Center This nonprofit organization provides a variety of summer clubs and activities for youth ages 8 to 18. The facility at the Aspen Recreation Center includes a game room and computer room; clubs include arts & crafts and cooking. 544-4130. www.aspenyouthcenter.org.

Bob Johnson Hockey School Youth hockey players are grouped by age, experience and ability at the Aspen Ice Garden July 23-29. 920-5141, www.bobjohnsonhockeyschool.com.

British Soccer Camp Take part in foot skill development, technical and tactical practices and tournament-style plays, plus learn lessons on respect, integrity and sportsmanship. August 7-11, ages 3 to14. Times vary depending on age. At Triangle Park, River Valley Ranch. 704-1838, www.challengersports.com.

Camp Aspen/Snowmass Day camp with a “focus on adventure,” with home base at Snowmass Village and field trips throughout the valley. Special camps include mountain boarding and skateboarding. Monday to Friday, June 5 to September 1. Ages 3 & up. 923-1227 (before June 1); 800-724-2066 or 923-0570 (after June 1). www.aspensnowmass.com/camps.

Camp Chip-A-Tooth Day camp serving children 5 & up, May 31 to August 25, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Alpine Christian Academy (between Basalt and El Jebel), with field trips and activities throughout the valley. 927-0169.

Camp Ecology & Camp Eco Sports Day camps with a focus on nature (Ecology, ages 5 to 8) and outdoor sports and activities (Eco Sports, ages 7 to 10) June 19 to August 25 in Aspen. 274-2267. www.campeco.com.

Camp Run-a-Muk Day camp serving children 5 & up, June 5 to August 25, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crystal River Elementary School West Campus (600 South Third Street) in Carbondale, with field trips and activities throughout the valley. 704-2267.

Celebrate the Beat A summer performance camp with daily ballet, tap, jazz and music class, which culminates in a performance. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, August 7-18 for ages 8 to 15. More info: 917-566-1381. Register through Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Clay Camps Week-long classes in June and July for ages 6 and up at the Carbondale Clay Center. Register through Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

Computer Camp Build a PC from scratch! Must have a basic understanding of computer hardware and Windows operating system. Ages 12 to 18. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 10-14 at Access Roaring Fork Studio. Register through Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Dance Camp Crystal River Ballet School’s annual dance camp is for all ages, levels and abilities, ending with performances at Carbondale’s Mountain Fair. July 24-28; ages 3 to 6, 9 a.m. to noon; ages 7 to 11, 3 to 6 p.m., ages 12 & up, 6-8 p.m. Jeni Ptacek, 704-0114. www.crystalriverballet.com/summer.html.

Drama Camp Thunder River Theatre Company in Carbondale presents a four-week session in creative drama (ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10) and two-week sessions for ages 11 to 14 in improvisation, playwriting and acting for the camera, Tuesdays through Thursdays in June and July. More info: Nancy, 963-1168 or nnbee@earthlink.com.

Earthbeat Choir’s Music Camp Participants study dance, choir, art, voice projection, songwriting and group performance. Ages 5 to 13. Three locations: Glenwood Springs, June 12-16; Carbondale: July 24-28; Basalt: August 14-18. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. KC Johnson, 618-8103, www.earthbeatchoir.com.

EARTHcamp Activities designed to foster a respect and love for the earth, for kids entering grades 3 to 6. June 26-30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (half-day Friday) at Windstar Land Conservancy in Old Snowmass. 927-5430, www.wstar.org.

Film Camp Participants cover the basics of acting, script writing, digital video camera use, film making and editing. Ages 10 to 15, July 17-21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Access Roaring Fork Studio. Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Gyminikids Art & Play Camps For kids 1 to 5 years several days throughout June, July and August from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a two-hour minimum. 927-1000.

H2J Riding School Summer camp options include daily or weekly sessions, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, May 29 to August 25. Participants learn to ride and care for horses. Six miles from Aspen at Cozy Point Ranch. 923-9297. www.h2j.com.

Inventors Workshop Learn about famous inventions, how to think inventively and create your own at Carbondale Middle School, June 12-14, 1-3:30 p.m. Ages 7 to 12. Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

Kid Kamp Daily or weekly camp for ages 5 (completed kindergarten) to 12 through the Glenwood Springs Community Center with two locations: Yampah Mountain High School and Sopris Elementary School. June 5 to August 11, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register at Community Center, May 5 and 6. Swimming, arts & crafts, special events. 384-6301. www.glenwoodrec.com.

Kidzplex Glenwood Day camp with arts and crafts, playtime on the giant obstacle course, breakfast and snacks. Ages 6 to 11. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; end-May through August. 945-0606.

Kinder Kickers Soccer Camp For kids in kindergarten through second grade. June 7-9, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Arbaney Park. Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Little Demons Basketball Camp Boys and girls in third through seventh grades learn and practice the basics of the game with players and coaches from the Glenwood Springs Lady Demons team. Dates TBA. Shannon, 384-6318.

MLS Soccer Camp Professional training from Major League Soccer coaches. June 5-9 at River Valley Ranch Soccer Field. Ages 4 to 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 6 to 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 11 to 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Register by May 19 through Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

MLS Soccer Camp Full day or half-day camp for all ages, July 31 to August 4 in Basalt. Basalt Soccer Club: 927-0523, ext. 507.

Music, Masks & Stage Camp A mix of art, music and theater for kids ages 8 to 12, with a family performance and show at Mountain Fair. July 13-27 at Carbondale’s Sopris Park. 704-4115

Naturalist Field School The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers dozens of half-day, full-day and multi-day courses for kids and teens ages 5 & up at its Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Emma. Mid-June to mid-August. 925-5756. www.aspennature.org.

Nature Investigations Learn about the natural world around you by exploring plants and trees, identifying birds and insects. Meet at Carbondale Middle School, June 12-15, 9:30 a.m. to noon, ages 7-12. Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

Outdoor Adventure Camp Hike, play volleyball, horseback ride and more at this three-day camp for kids ages 8 to 14 at the Chapman Lake Forest Service group site. June 26-28. Glenwood Springs Recreation: 384-6301.

Recreational Soccer Camp Learn the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. Ages 5 to 7, July 24-28, 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Carbondale’s Miners Park. Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

Rocky Mountain Hockey School Youth hockey players are divided into two groups (10 and under, 11 and up) for this week-long defensive and offensive tactics camp, August 14-18 at the Aspen Ice Garden. 920-5141. www.rmhshockey.com.

Scribes & Scribblers Creative writing camp from the Aspen Writers’ Foundation for kids and teens, ages 8 to 15. Kids’ two-week sessions: July 10-21, July 24-August 4, mornings or afternoons. Teens’ two-week session: July 24-August 4, afternoon only. Camps held in Aspen and Basalt. 925-3122. www.aspenwriters.org.

Summer Science Camps The Aspen Science Center offers a “Fun with DNA” camp for grades 5 to 9, July 5-8 and a “Field Course in Water Sciences” for grades 6 to 12, July 25-29. 925-2585. www.aspensciencecenter.com.

Summer Audition Workshop Learn from Jayne Gottlieb, who directs children’s theater in the valley, how to prepare for auditioning for the summer production of The Wizard of Oz. June 19-23. Ages 6 to 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 11 to 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Register: 309-1269.

Sustainable Settings Summer Camp Three two-week sessions of outdoor fun, organic learning, lots of adventure for ages 8 to 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, June 13-22, July 11-20, August 8-17. Five miles from the Carbondale City Market up Hwy 133 toward Redstone. 963-6107.

Tennis Lessons Two-week camps for all levels of players. Monday-Friday, June 19-30 and July 10-21. Hour-long time depends on age. At Roaring Fork High School Tennis Courts. Carbondale Recreation: 704-4115.

Theatre Aspen School Two- to three-week, age-appropriate sessions of theater education for kids and teens ages 5 to 18, Monday to Thursday, June 12 to August 17. 925-9313. www.theatreaspen.org.

Tiny Tot Camp Celebrate the Beat presents a week of dance, music, costume design and backdrop painting for ages 4 to 7 at The Gym in Basalt. 10 a.m. to noon, June 26 to July 1. More info: 917-566-1381. Register through Basalt Recreation: 927-8214.

Trampoline & Adventure Camp Trampoline and gymnastics instruction, plus afternoon and evening activities and field trips. Overnight and day camp options. June 18-23, ages 7 to 15 at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs. Cathy McNice, 963-2462. www.trampcamp.com.

Vacation Bible School For age 3 to sixth grade at Christ Community Church between El Jebel and Basalt, July 24-27, 9 a.m. to noon. 927-3889. 

Wildwood Summer Camp Day camp serving children 3-5, June 12 to August 18, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30-4 p.m. at Aspen’s Wildwood School, with field trips, gardening, arts & crafts, music & movement. 925-5678.

Wyly Art Camp At the end of this week-long class, “Birds of a Feather,” kids ages 7 to 12 will have made a winged creature from a variety of found materials and papier-mâché. 9 a.m. to noon, June 26-30 at the Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt. 927-4123. www.wylyarts.org.

The Yellow Canary Art Camp Create one-of-a-kind crafts, cook up tasty treats in the kitchen, and get your hands dirty in the garden at Yellow Canary Art Studio at 162 Midland Avenue in Basalt. Half-day sessions; ages 4 to 10. 927-9598.

Young Storytellers Club Learn the art of storytelling from “Tia B” and other valley Spellbinders out in the open air at the Basalt Regional Library. No charge, but attendance commitment is required. July 10-21, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon (fourth and fifth grade) and 1-3 p.m. (sixth and seventh grade). Register at the library: 927-4311. Aspen program also: 922-1444.

Visit the Summer Activities Fair at El Jebel’s Eagle County Community Center May 15, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. to learn about summer programs for kids of all ages. There will be complimentary food and beverages for all. For more info, contact Betsy McMichael at the Roaring Fork Family Resource Center, 384-6067.