Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–16 · $425/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–16

Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade)

River Campus & Raptor Center · $425/week

Hike and Learn offers nature-based day camps for teens, focusing on raptor identification, ecology, and conservation through hands-on field experiences.

▌ Editor's read Hike and Learn is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Sarah B. Duncan, who holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and has over 10 years of experience in environmental education, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The organization offers day camps, including the Raptor Naturalist Day Camp, which focuses on scientific inquiry and conservation. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While ACA accreditation is not mentioned, the organization's non-profit status and the founder's academic credentials suggest a professionally run program. The camp's curriculum is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in nature, aligning with its mission to foster scientific literacy and environmental stewardship.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 12–16
  • Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Address: 5200 Nature Center Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • Phone: (970) 416-2819
  • Cost notes: $425 for non-members, $395 for members. Partial scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade)

What ages does Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) accept?
Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) is open to children ages 12–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) cost?
Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) publishes $425/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade)'s hours?
Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade)?
Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) provide lunch?
Raptor Naturalist Day Camp (7-10 Grade) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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