Grades 3-4 Camp at Rock Bottom Ranch

  • Nature Programs
ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch and ACES at Hallam Lake: 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, CO 81621, USA
Jun 15 2026
Aug 14 2026

Schedules

Ranch Adventures ONE (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Ranch Adventures ONE: 4-day Camp - NON-MEMBER
$380.00 USD
Ranch Adventures 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

Go beyond the bounds of our front pastures during this week of ranch exploration. Each day brings new adventures as you hike through our back pastures to meet our farm animals, help with planting and harvesting, and learn the ins and outs of production. Conclude the week by celebrating your new farming skills at the camp-wide Farmer's Olympics!

*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 3 to 4.

Plants and Potions ONE (06/22/2026-06/26/2026)

Plants and Potions ONE: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Plants and Potions 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

Step into a world of wonder where nature is your laboratory! During Plants & Potions, campers will dive into hands-on adventures that blend plant science with a touch of whimsy and wizardry. Campers will build their skills in plant identification, brew sun teas, paint with plants, and experiment with reaction potions. Leave this week with a better understanding of the hidden benefits and uses of plants that makes them magical. 

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2026 and ends on 06/26/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Creek Critters ONE (06/29/2026-07/03/2026)

Creek Critters ONE: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Creek Critters 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

Creek Critters invites young explorers to discover the hidden wonders of our wetlands. From macroinvertebrates to muskrats, each day will be dripping with new discoveries.This camp is perfect for kids that like to get a little muddy and experience science through hands-on activities, stories, and games. 

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Ranch Adventures Extreme (overnight) (07/06/2026-07/10/2026)

Ranch Adventures Extreme: Overnight Camp - NON-MEMBER
$575.00 USD
Ranch Adventures Extreme: Overnight Camp - MEMBER
$517.50 USD
  • Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu9:30 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:01 am - 12:00 pm

Description

*This camp is for students entering 3rd-5th Grade in Fall of 2026.

Go beyond the bounds of our front pastures during this week of ranch exploration. Each day brings new adventures as you hike through our back pastures to meet our farm animals, partake in the planting and harvesting of vegetables, and learn the ins and outs of production. To take things to the next level during this week of Ranch Adventures Extreme, campers will stay overnight on Thursday, giving them the opportunity to cook meals using ingredients from the farm, participate in morning farm chores, and more!

Schedule for the week:

Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. drop-off - Overnight
Friday Pick-up at 12:00 p.m. 

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 5.

Plants and Potions TWO (07/13/2026-07/17/2026)

Plants and Potions TWO: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Plants and Potions 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

Step into a world of wonder where nature is your laboratory! During Plants & Potions, campers will dive into hands-on adventures that blend plant science with a touch of whimsy and wizardry. Campers will build their skills in plant identification, brew sun teas, paint with plants, and experiment with reaction potions. Leave this week with a better understanding of the hidden benefits and uses of plants that makes them magical. 

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Ranch Adventures TWO (07/20/2026-07/24/2026)

Ranch Adventures TWO: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Ranch Adventures 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

Go beyond the bounds of our front pastures during this week of ranch exploration. Each day brings new adventures as you hike through our back pastures to meet our farm animals, help with planting and harvesting, and learn the ins and outs of production. Conclude the week by celebrating your new farming skills at the camp-wide Farmer's Olympics!

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Creek Critters TWO (07/27/2026-07/31/2026)

Creek Critters TWO: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Creek Critters 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

Creek Critters invites young explorers to discover the hidden wonders of our wetlands. From macroinvertebrates to muskrats, each day will be dripping with new discoveries.This camp is perfect for kids that like to get a little muddy and experience science through hands-on activities, stories, and games.

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Plants and Potions (collaboration with The Art Base) (08/03/2026-08/07/2026)

Plants and Potions with TAB: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Plants and Potions with TAB: 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

*This camp is taught in collaboration with The Art Base (TAB). Each day, campers will spend the morning with ACES educators exploring hands-on activities aligned with the camp's theme. In the afternoon, TAB educators will guide creative art projects that build on and connect to the concepts introduced earlier in the day. These collaboration camps are perfect for children that love spending time in nature and making art!

Step into a world of wonder where nature is your laboratory! During Plants & Potions, campers will dive into hands-on adventures that blend plant science with a touch of whimsy and wizardry. Campers will build their skills in plant identification, brew sun teas, paint with plants, and experiment with reaction potions. Leave this week with a better understanding of the hidden benefits and uses of plants that makes them magical. 

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

Creek Critters (collaboration with The Art Base) (08/10/2026-08/14/2026)

Creek Critters with TAB: Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$475.00 USD
Creek Critters with TAB: 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

*This camp is taught in collaboration with The Art Base (TAB). Each day, campers will spend the morning with ACES educators exploring hands-on activities aligned with the camp's theme. In the afternoon, TAB educators will guide creative art projects that build on and connect to the concepts introduced earlier in the day. These collaboration camps are perfect for children that love spending time in nature and making art!

Creek Critters invites young explorers to discover the hidden wonders of our wetlands. From macroinvertebrates to muskrats, each day will be dripping with new discoveries.This camp is perfect for kids that like to get a little muddy and experience science through hands-on activities, stories, and games.

Registration period

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

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.

In-person location

ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch and ACES at Hallam Lake: 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, CO 81621, 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