Grades 1-2 Camp at Hallam Lake

  • Nature Programs
100 Puppy Smith St, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Jun 15 2026
Aug 14 2026

Schedules

Take Flight | ONE (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Take Flight ONE 4-day Camp NON-MEMBER
$380.00 USD
Take Flight ONE 4-day Camp MEMBER
$342.00 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Take flight with us this summer! This camp explores the science of flight and nature aeronautics. From iridescent insects to powerful raptors, we will identify, learn about, and look for these flying creatures. We'll use binoculars and field guides on our adventures to study flying creatures, create wing-themed art, and complete flight themed challenges. A highlight of the week is meeting ACES' hawk, owl, and eagle!

*No Camp on Friday in observance of Juneteenth holiday.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 06/15/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Exploring Around | ONE (06/22/2026-06/26/2026)

Exp. Around ONE Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Exp. Around ONE Standard NON-MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

It's time to experience ACES' signature summer camp! Kick off the week by building a fort, the base for our outdoor exploration. Learn essential skills like pond dipping, animal tracking, and plant adaptations as you uncover nature's clues and begin to understand the language of our native plants and wildlife. Through fun, bite-sized hikes and adventures, get ready for a week of unforgettable discovery and fun!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 06/22/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Nature's Detectives | ONE (06/29/2026-07/03/2026)

Nature's Detectives ONE Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Nature's Detectives ONE Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Do you love discovering how the world works? Join ACES for a week of hands-on science fun and become young scientists! You'll ask questions, design investigations, and test ideas through hands-on experiments. By exploring nature with real scientific tools, sharpen your observation, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 06/29/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Take Flight | TWO (07/06/2026-07/10/2026)

Take Flight TWO Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Take Flight TWO Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Take flight with us this summer! This camp explores the science of flight and nature aeronautics. From iridescent insects to powerful raptors, we will identify, learn about, and look for these flying creatures. We'll use binoculars and field guides on our adventures to study flying creatures, create wing-themed art, and complete flight themed challenges. A highlight of the week is meeting ACES' hawk, owl, and eagle!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 07/06/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Exploring Around | TWO (07/13/2026-07/17/2026)

Exp. Around TWO Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Exp. Around TWO Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

It's time to experience ACES' signature summer camp! Kick off the week by building a fort, the base for our outdoor exploration. Learn essential skills like pond dipping, animal tracking, and plant adaptations as you uncover nature's clues and begin to understand the language of our native plants and wildlife. Through fun, bite-sized hikes and adventures, get ready for a week of unforgettable discovery and fun!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 07/13/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Take Flight | THREE (07/20/2026-07/24/2026)

Take Flight THREE Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Take Flight THREE Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Take flight with us this summer! This camp explores the science of flight and nature aeronautics. From iridescent insects to powerful raptors, we will identify, learn about, and look for these flying creatures. We'll use binoculars and field guides on our adventures to study flying creatures, create wing-themed art, and complete flight themed challenges. A highlight of the week is meeting ACES' hawk, owl, and eagle!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 07/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Nature's Detectives | TWO (07/27/2026-07/31/2026)

Nature's Detectives TWO Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Nature's Detectives TWO Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Do you love discovering how the world works? Join ACES for a week of hands-on science fun and become young scientists! You'll ask questions, design investigations, and test ideas through hands-on experiments. By exploring nature with real scientific tools, sharpen your observation, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 07/27/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Exploring Around | THREE (08/03/2026-08/07/2026)

Exp. Around THREE Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Exp. Around THREE Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

It's time to experience ACES' signature summer camp! Kick off the week by building a fort, the base for our outdoor exploration. Learn essential skills like pond dipping, animal tracking, and plant adaptations as you uncover nature's clues and begin to understand the language of our native plants and wildlife. Through fun, bite-sized hikes and adventures, get ready for a week of unforgettable discovery and fun!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 08/03/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

Take Flight | FOUR (08/10/2026-08/14/2026)

Take Flight FOUR Standard Camp NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Take Flight FOUR Standard Camp MEMBER
$427.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Description

Take flight with us this summer! This camp explores the science of flight and nature aeronautics. From iridescent insects to powerful raptors, we will identify, learn about, and look for these flying creatures. We'll use binoculars and field guides on our adventures to study flying creatures, create wing-themed art, and complete flight themed challenges. A highlight of the week is meeting ACES' hawk, owl, and eagle!

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 08/10/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 2.

In-person location

100 Puppy Smith St, Aspen, CO 81611, USA

Description

ACES Summer Camps are the perfect addition to any young learner's summer! Our carefully crafted camp offerings provide age appropriate outdoor experiences that balance challenge, learning, and fun. Build confidence, curiosity, and create memories that last long after summer ends. ACES environmental educators will be your guides for hands-on learning experiences at our sites and beyond!

Registration is not started yet. The registration opens on Thursday February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM