(Ages Entering 1st- 8th Grades)
Camp Chief Niwot has been providing a quality camp experience for over 10 summers. At camp, kids will develop independence, self-confidence and leadership skills all while creating lasting memories. Each day at camp will start with an opening ceremony involving all campers and then campers will split into their age appropriate groups. Every camp session, the campers will spend two afternoons poolside at the Arapahoe YMCA's new outdoor pool with a splash park, diving boards and waterslide. Fridays will be spent at the Boulder Reservoir.
Camp Rates:
| Dates |
Time |
Fee(Member/Non-Mem) |
Weekly 06/01-08/09
*Week 1 & 6 are short weeks. |
8:30am-4:30pm
Pre Camp 7:30-8:30am
Post Camp 4:30-5:30pm |
$205/$230
$165/$185 (Week 1, Week 6) |
New Location this summer! Arapahoe Center YMCA, 95th & Arapahoe, Lafayette
Bus Information from Mapleton YMCA: We offer drop-off and pick-up service from the Mapleton Center YMCA at 28th & Mapleton, Boulder. You may drop off your children at the Mapleton Y between 7:30 - 8:00am, and the bus will depart for camp promptly at 8:15am. You may pick your children back up from the Mapleton Y between 5:00-5:30pm. No charge for bus, must sign up in advance.
Weekly Themes:
| 6/1-6/4* |
Art in the Park- face painting, graffiti, tie-dye, creating a mural |
| 6/7-6/11 |
World Travelers- travel to a new place everyday |
| 6/14-6/18 |
Outdoor Adventure- climbing/hiking/scavenger hunt/natural wonders |
| 6/21-6/25 |
Renaissance Week- create, learn and explore |
| 6/28-7/2 |
Space Week- constellations/planets also a day trip to CU planetarium |
| 7/6-7/9* |
Imitation Week- improv/acting out storybooks/plays |
| 7/12-7/16 |
Find Your Style/School of Rock- experience games like capture the flag and play music using household items! |
| 7/19-7/23 |
Game by Era Week- start the week with 20th century games such as Price is Right or Wheel of Fortune and end with the 15th century Medieval Times; The Gauntlet. |
| 7/26-7/30 |
Wilderness Conquest- learn about under the sea and above ground mammals/animals |
| 8/2-8/6 |
Senses/Coolinary- learn why your senses are important, learn about nutrition and have fun making cool treats in hot temperatures |
| 8/9-8/13 |
Survivor Week- just like the TV show- you will be part of a tribe and go through obstacles (based on age) along with learning survival skills |
Overnights at Camp Chief Niwot (Moved from Camp Ora Penn)
Due to adverse weather conditions coupled with taking safety precautions we will be having our overnights at Camp Chief Niwot. I know it is a little different then the mountains however we do have one thing that the mountains don’t, a chance to do a Float and Flick. That’s right, floating on the water while watching a movie at night. The campers will also enjoy grilling and snacks around a fire and sleeping under the stars. The sleepover provides dinner and snack for the evening along with breakfast, snack and lunch for the next day. Campers will need to provide a sleeping bag and pad, flashlight or headlamp and personal items. A detailed supply list will be provided upon registration.
| DAY/DATE |
TIME |
FEE |
Thursday Nights
06/03 – 08/12 |
4:45 pm – 8:00 am |
$45/overnight |
The YMCA of Boulder Valley is an equal opportunity service provider and is a permittee of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest.
If you have any questions about YMCA Day Camps please contact Stephanie Kujawski, Director of Day Camps, at 303-443-4474 x4605 or stephanie.kujawski@ymcabv.org
