Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–15 · $270/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–15

Black Bear Teen Camp

Mulberry Pool · $270/week

Black Bear Teen Camp, offered by the City of Fort Collins, provides day camp experiences for teens with activities like swimming, hiking, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Fort Collins' WebTrac registration portal, specifically listing 'Black Bear Teen Camp' as a day camp program. The camp is designed for teens aged 11-15, offering activities such as swimming, hiking, and field trips to local attractions like the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and the Gardens on Spring Creek. The cost is listed as $270 per week for residents and $330 for non-residents. The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation department manages the program, indicating it is a municipal offering. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the registration page. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 165 reviews, with general positive comments about city facilities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Black Bear Teen Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 424 W Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • Cost notes: USD. $40 deposit required per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Black Bear Teen Camp

What ages does Black Bear Teen Camp accept?
Black Bear Teen Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Black Bear Teen Camp cost?
Black Bear Teen Camp publishes $270/week for the standard session. USD. $40 deposit required per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Black Bear Teen Camp's hours?
Black Bear Teen Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Black Bear Teen Camp?
Black Bear Teen Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Black Bear Teen Camp provide lunch?
Black Bear Teen Camp 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.
How does Black Bear Teen Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Collins?
Black Bear Teen Camp is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Fort Collins that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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