Dinosaur Ridge Camps are an unforgettable adventure! Our 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 an exploration of the Dinosaur Ridge fossil sites, hands-on science projects, as well as expert guest presenters in the fields of paleontology, geology, art, earth science, or local plants and animals.
Gift certificates for camp tuition are available.
2020 Camps are Sold Out
Summer Week-Long Day Camps
2020 Summer Camps
New Safety Protocols:
Please note: Dinosaur Ridge is implementing additional safety protocols for our Summer Camps in response to COVID-19. Please click here to learn about these plans.
$335 per week, per child
June 1-5 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
June 8-12 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
FULL June 15-19 | Theme: Rock Stars | Age Group: 11-13 |
This camp is for older kids that want to dive deeper into the sciences behind fossil and mineral collection, paleo-art, and outdoor leadership.
June 22-26 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11 |
This camp is for every kid who dreams of telescopes, fossil digs, contraptions, and messy science all in one amazing week! Members & Previous Campers can register today.
July 6-10 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 | FULL
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
July 13-17 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 | FULL
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
July 20-24 | Theme: STEAM | Age Group: 8-11 | FULL
This is a great camp for kids that want to go in-depth with projects and expand their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
July 27-31 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11 | FULL
This camp is for every kid who dreams of telescopes, fossil digs, contraptions, and messy science all in one amazing week!
August 3-7 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 | FULL
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
August 10-14 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 | FULL
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
Summer Camp Details
- Ages: 6-13
- Hours: 9am-3pm
- $335 per week, per child
- *Post-camp program available from 3-5pm, $60 can be added at registration
Camp Discounts
Each family can only apply for one of our discounts (they do not stack). You can choose your discount at the time of registration.
–> Sibling: $25 off a sibling after registering another camper.
–> Multi-Camp: $25 off each camp after registering for a single camp.
–> Members: $25 discount
Meet Your Camp Leaders!
Erin LaCount
Dinosaur Ridge’s Education Programs Director and Camp Director, Erin LaCount, delivers fun and educational programming about paleontology all year long! Erin has worked with Dinosaur Ridge since 2002. Her fascination with all things dinosaur started young; she volunteered with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science at the age of twelve through early college where she found her passion for programs, education, and exhibit creation.
Alden Bond
Hi! My Name is Alden Bond, I am from Ringwood NJ. I graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education to become a great leader and offer people amazing ways to experience the outdoors. I have gone to and worked at summer camps for the majority of my life and it has inspired me to pursue a career that continues that same sense of adventure that I had when I was a camper. I am honored to be a part of the Dinosaur Ridge team and to be in the beautiful state of Colorado where adventure has no limits!
Nicole Brooks
This is my second year as a camp leader! I’m originally from Longmont, Colorado, and spent 12 years in New York City where I was professionally acting for 8 years. I returned to school to get a Bachelor of Science in a new passion: Geology. During my undergraduate education, I presented two separate research projects at national conferences and did fieldwork in the Bahamas, Death Valley, CA, and the New Jersey Coastal Plain. Currently, I am also a Professional Research Assistant at the Institute for Alpine and Arctic Research (INSTAAR) micropaleontology lab. I assess foraminifera in arctic marine sediment cores from the end of the last ice age. This fall I will be returning to school to get my Master’s in Environmental Engineering. I’m so excited to continue with the Dinosaur Ridge team so I can continue to share my passion for science… and rocks, because they totally rock!
Kat Ferguson
Happy Summer, Camp Parents! My name is Kat and this will be my second year at Dinosaur Ridge. During the school year, I’m a paraprofessional teacher in the Jeffco School district with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology. I teach all subjects but my favorites are science and history- both of which have really helped me at Dinosaur Ridge. I’m a Denver native so I remember going on field trips to the Ridge and being amazed by the dinosaur tracks left behind millions of years ago. I love working with students and working here in particular is such a treat. I can’t wait to meet you and your kids!
Shelby Vartorella
Hi! My name is Shelby Vartorella, I’ve worked at summer camps for nine years and am so excited to join Dinosaur Ridge for this upcoming season! As someone with a strong passion for nature and degrees in Adventure Education and Natural Interpretation, I hope to bring a great platform for campers to learn and grow all while having a blast. I personally love studying about plants and natural history, so being able to teach about such and get others excited about the outdoors is an excellent experience. Having been in the field for so long, I also certainly understand the importance of safety and am equipped with a list of training under my belt, including current First Aid, CPR, and Wilderness First Responder certifications. I am sure we are going to have a great summer!
