School-Age Camps

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Keep your child engaged and entertained while you’re in town over spring break by enrolling them in our Spring Break Camp at the Ranch House! Sign up for whatever days you need care and your child will get play with friends and go on a fun off-site excursion.

Location: Ranch House- 7676 S. Continental Divide Road

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dates and Field Trips:

March 23: Kids Empire (indoor play place)
March 24: Growing Gardens (goats and vermicomposting)
March 25: Denver Audubon (outdoor education activities)
March 26: The Urban Farm Community Garden (farm tour)
March 27: Plum Valley Park (day at the park)
March 30: NO YOUTH PROGRAMS

*All field trips are subject to change

Grades: Kinder-6th grade

Fee per day: $67/In District Residents; $84/Out of District Non-residents

Registration Windows:

Current B&A Participant Residents: February 1-March 3
Current B&A Participant Non-residents: February 5-March 3
Public Residents: February 9-March 3
Public Non-residents: February 12-March 3

Spring Break Camp Registration

Questions? Please email youthprograms@kcranch.org

SCHOOL-AGE SUMMER CAMPS

The best way to spend your summer! Traditional day camp options are located at the Ranch House and Dakota Lodge for school-age campers. See more info below!

Looking for Preschool Camps?

Camps Ages 3-5

Looking for Teen Camps?

Camps Ages 11-17

Looking for more School-Age Camps?

Enrichment Camps

All registration takes place online!

When registering, please select the camp based on the grade your child will enter for the 2026–2027 school year and confirm that your child’s birthdate is accurate.

Each camper must be 5 years old by June 1 to participate in any school-age camps. (This is a childcare licensing requirement.)
We offer 10 weeks of summer camp, and families may register by the week.
Only full weeks are available—no partial-week options.
Two holiday weeks—Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (observed July 3)—will have prorated fees.
A $40 deposit per child, per week is required at registration. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, but it applies toward your total tuition.

Pricing, Dates, and Daily Hours

Fee for 5-Day Week:
- District Resident: $325
- Non-Resident: $423
Dates: June 1–Aug. 7, Mondays through Fridays
Daily Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cancellation & Waitlist Information

Cancellation deadline: March 31
After this date, no refunds or credits will be given.
Cancellations must be made in writing to youthprograms@kcranch.org.
Waitlists will be reviewed as cancellations are received.
Please remember that the $40 per week, per child deposit is non-refundable.

Having an online account is required to complete this registration process. We recommend creating an account in advance of registration. Be sure to review your account details to ensure your address and family member info is correct.

Registration Phases

Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. → Opens for current Before & After Care Premier families only (see FAQs below for more)
Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. → Opens for District Residents
Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. → Opens to All (Resident & Non-Resident)

Each camper must be 5 years old by June 1 to participate in any school-age camps.

How to Prep Your Account for Registration

Questions? Please email youthprograms@kcranch.org

DAKOTA LODGE Camp Registration

RANCH HOUSE Camp Registration

SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS AT THE RANCH HOUSE

Following a weekly theme, children will participate in crafts, science projects, cooking activities, large and small group games, and team building. Once a week, each camp will go on an off-site field trip. Camps include group tennis lessons twice a week and swimming at the Ranch House pool three times a week. Swim lessons are available Monday through Thursday for campers under age 10 during weeks they are enrolled.

Here is the current 2026 Ranch House Camp Field Trip Schedule (field trips are still being finalized until March 3).

For general camp schedule information, please take a look at the Parent Handbook below.

Parent Handbook - Ranch House Summer 2026

The Ranch House hosts three camps, grouped by grade:

HOOTS

Grades: rising K* -1st

*Children must be 5 years old by June 1 in order to register

BEARS

Grades: rising 2nd-3rd

LIONS

Grades: rising 4th-6th

SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS AT DAKOTA LODGE

Following a weekly theme, children will participate in nature-based crafts, science projects, cooking activities, large and small group games, and team building. Once a week, the camps will go on an off-site field trip. Camps include group tennis lessons and swimming at the Community Center once a week, along with weekly hikes in the Ken-Caryl Valley area.

The 2026 Dakota Lodge Camp Field Trip Schedule is currently being finalized and will be posted here in Spring 2026. For general camp schedule information, please take a look at the Parent Handbook below.

Parent Handbook - Dakota Lodge Summer 2026

The Dakota Lodge hosts two camps, grouped by grade:

TADPOLES

Grades: rising K* -2nd

*Children must be 5 years old by June 1 in order to register

FROGS

Grades: rising 3rd-6th

Frequently Asked Questions

What camps should I register my children into?

Ages 3-5 years → Rainbow Fish at Community Center
Rising Kindergartener → Rainbow Fish at Community Center or Hoots at the Ranch House or Tadpoles at the Dakota Lodge
Rising 1st grader → Hoots at the Ranch House or Tadpoles at the Dakota Lodge
Rising 2nd grader → Bears at the Ranch House or Tadpoles at the Dakota Lodge
Rising 3rd grader → Bears at the Ranch House or Frogs at the Dakota Lodge
Rising 4th through 6th grader → Lions at the Ranch House or Frogs at the Dakota Lodge

Preschool Camp at the Community Center is recreation-based and licensed through the state (all campers must be 3 years old and fully potty trained by the first day of camp)

School-Age Camps at the Dakota Lodge are nature-based and licensed through the state (all campers must be 5 years old by the first day of camp)

School-Age Camps at the Ranch House are recreation-based and licensed through the state (all campers must be 5 years old by the first day of camp)

I have a 5-year-old going into Kindergarten next year. Should I register them for the preschool or school-age camp?

The biggest difference between these camps is the pace and the length. The overall pace of the school-age camp is considered much faster than the preschool camps. The school-age camp is all day (8am-5pm) and the preschool camp is partial day (8:30am-1:30pm).

You know your child best! If they seem ready for a faster pace and a longer day because they have done something similar in the past, go for the school-age camp. If they are new to a full day away from home or need more downtime during the day, go for the preschool camp.

Why are preschool camp hours different from the school-age camps?

Due to the active nature of camp, early childhood age appropriateness, and participant feedback we have determined these hours provide the most successful environment for the participants and the staff.

How do I get "Premier"/early access to camp registration?

Only families that are part of the current school-year’s Before & After Care Program and sign-up through Premier for both Fall and Spring semesters get early access to summer camp registration.

When do I pay for summer camps? Is it all at once?

There will be one initial payment at the time of registration for your non-refundable deposits for each week you signed up for (not including waitlisted weeks). The remaining balance will be automatically put on a monthly payment plan. Those payment plan details will be found at the bottom of your receipt. A credit card must be kept on file to auto-charge on your payment due dates.

Once you have completed registration, you can go onto your account and pay off the balance in one lump sum if you would prefer that over monthly payments.

Are camp swim lessons offered during summer camp hours?

Camp swim lessons are only available for Bears and Hoots campers at the Ranch House location. If you are registered into an eligible camp, you will receive an email with details on swim lesson registration when we have more information available!

Are there any camps available after August 7?

We are running one additional week of contracted summer camps at the Community Center and at the Dakota Lodge during the final week of summer. You can find details on those here

How hard is it to get into KCR Summer Camps?

We pride ourselves in offering a variety of programs for all ages and needs. The demand for camps is different every year but most commonly we find that the full day school-age camps for ages 6-9 years are extremely competitive and registration fills quickly. In general, we recommend that you make sure you get on and complete registration right when it is available to you.