Camps
Dinosaur Ridge Camps are an unforgettable adventure!
Our award-winning camps keep kids moving and discovering in the incredible setting of our National Natural Landmark. These experiences are designed to foster excitement and wonder for science, art, and the outdoors while engaging in our hands-on educational curriculum.
Our small group sizes give every camper the opportunity to play, explore, and expand their knowledge. Each camp offers exploration of the Dinosaur Ridge fossil sites, hands-on science projects, and expert guest presenters in the fields of paleontology, geology, art, earth science, survival skills, and local plants and animals.
Winter Break Camp: Registration Open Now!
Join us for a winter break filled with science and nature exploration! You can register for one or multiple days. Discounts to apply for multiple days and children. After-care is available.
Camp themes and dates with openings:
- December 30: Digging Up Dinosaurs Day (13/13) FULL
- December 31: Nature in Your Backyard (7/13)
- January 1: NO CAMP
- January 2: Rocks and Minerals Day (13/13) FULL
- January 3: Winter Science Day (13/13) FULL
Winter Break Cancellation Policy
- Full refunds are available through December 1, 2024.
- 50% refunds are available from December 1 through December 15, 2024.
- No refunds are available after December 16, 2024.
MLK Day Camp: Registration Open Now!
Does your camper love dinosaurs and crafts? Campers will learn more about dinosaurs and dive into their creative sides with a blend of dinosaur lessons and art activities. Campers will learn more about the importance of paleo art and using your imagination for science! Discounts to apply for multiple days and children. After-care is available.
January 20, 2025: Cretaceous Crafts Day: (0/13)
Presidents Day Camp: Registration Open Now!
Campers will dive into the world of rocks and fossils! This camp is for the budding geologists and Jr. paleontologists. Join us for a day full of hands on crafts, exploration of our sites and exhibits. Discounts to apply for multiple days and children. After-care is available.
February 17, 2025: Earth Explorers: (0/13)
Camp Information
To read about our Summer Camp, as well as what to bring to camp each day, you can check out the following. The itinerary will be sent out about two weeks prior to the start of the camp session.
Camp Pricing
- $375 weekly rate with discount options for members, multiweek registrations, and sibling discounts availble.
- $60 weekly rate for Aftercare.
Scholarships
We do have scholarships available for our camp sessions! Please follow this link to read and fill out our scholarship request form. If you have any questions, please contact us at Camps@dinoridge.org.
Limited Scholarship spots have been reserved each week.
Summer Camps 2023: What a great season!
Our summer camp will be back next year, but keep on the lookout for information on our upcoming Winter Break, Single Day Camps, and Spring Break Camps!
Summer Camp 2024 early registration will open for select Dinosaur Ridge member levels on January 1, 2024. Sign up to guarantee a spot in one of our sessions. Registration will open for everyone on January 8, 2024.
Campers In a Tree
Campers explore Morrison Park.
Hiking Dinosaur Ridge
Campers hike Dakota Ridge Trail at Dinosaur Ridge
Iguanodon Camper Parade
Campers show off their crafts in front of our life-size dino models.
Exploring the Lyons Formation
Campers scamper over 280 million year old sand dunes.
Learning Geology
Triceratops Trail Tour
Archaeology Day at Lamb Springs
Hiking the Dakota Hogback
Exploring Matthews Winters Park
Exploring Matthews Winters Park
Guest Speaker Mike Dempsey
Exploring the Dinosaur Ridge Bone Bed
Digging Dinosaur Bones
Building Wild Structures
Exploring Lamb Springs Archaeological Site
Gettin’ Muddy at Matthews Winters Park
Guest Speaker Mike Dempsey with Serpentations
Create Your Own Bird Craft
Guest Speaker Mike Dempsey with Serpentations
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Exploring at Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Exploring Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Exploring the Wilderness of Morrison
Exploring Deposition
Backyard Bones Dig
Build Your Own Stego
Build your own stego 2
Fossil Sculpting with Morrison Natural History Museum
Fossil Sculpting with Morrison Natural History Museum
T-Shirt Day!
T-Shirt Day!
Learning Sauropods with Matthew Mossbrucker at Morrison Natural History Museum
Exploring the Ute STEM Kit from History Colorado
Dinosaur Ridge has a dedicated camp staff!
Seeking Energetic Junior Camp Counselors
Our Camp Directors are Unbeatable!
Erin LaCount and Amanda Rea co-lead multiple weeks of camp experiences year-round with activities that are a blend of fun and learning. Spaces sell out quickly and many campers return year after year, some to become Junior Camp Counselors themselves.
Amanda Rea (She/They)
Camp & Collections Director
In May of 2021, Amanda began working for Dinosaur Ridge as a Summer Camp Leader before transitioning to a Tour Guide after the summer season and on October 2024 was promoted to Camp and Collections Director.
Amanda earned a B.S. in Geology with a minor in Biology from The University of Texas at Arlington. Their passion for the outdoors and science drove them to work in outdoor and STEM education. Prior to moving to Colorado, they worked in Texas at a variety of day and resident camps. Amanda seeks out fossil hunting, rockhounding, hiking, and rock climbing in their personal life.
Erin LaCount (She/Her)
Education Programs Director
In April of 2002 Erin joined the staff at Dinosaur Ridge as a summer school tour guide and camp assistant. More than 20 years later Erin is the Education Programs Director overseeing the educational components of school and public tours, special events, camps, and exhibits.
Erin has an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in geology and museum studies. She has a passion for learning about the ancient world and sharing that knowledge with all ages!