LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12)
This Fort Collins Parks & Recreation day camp offers LEGO-themed STEM activities for children aged 7-12, focusing on building and creative problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Fort Collins Parks & Recreation WebTrac system, which lists various activities, including 'LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12)'. This indicates the camp is a program offered by the city's parks department, not an independent entity. The website itself is a registration portal and does not provide an 'About Us' section for the LEGO camp specifically, nor does it list staff names, founder information, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. As a municipal program, it is likely covered under broader city policies, but specific licensing information for this camp was not found. Google reviews for 'Fort Collins Parks & Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting overall satisfaction with city services, but not specific to the LEGO camp. The program is clearly a day camp, with sessions typically running for a week at a time.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1801 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12)
- What ages does LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) accept?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) is open to children ages 7–12. 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 LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) cost?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) publishes $220/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12)'s hours?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) runs 1:00 PM - 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 LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12)?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) 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 LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) provide lunch?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) 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 LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) compare to other stem camps in Fort Collins?
- LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) is one of 5 stem 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare LEGO Camps (Ages 7-12) with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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