Camp · Adventure · Ages 5–17 · $700/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 5–17

Avid4 Adventure

Multiple · $700/week

Outdoor adventure day and overnight camps for kids from pre-K to 12th grade, focusing on activities like kayaking,...

▌ Editor's read The Avid4 Adventure website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing various outdoor adventure day and overnight camps across multiple states, including Colorado. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024. The founder, Paul Dreyer, started the camp 20 years ago. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Avid4 Adventure' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program type is primarily day camp, with some overnight options, and the organization operates as a for-profit entity. Social media handles are @avid4adventure on Instagram and Avid4Adventure on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Avid4 Adventure 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 adventure 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
Yes
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3000 Sterling Cir, Boulder, CO 80301
  • Phone: (720) 249-2412
  • Cost notes: USD. Overnight options available.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 23 sessions (23 one-week), from May 26 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 May 26 – 30, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 128 May 31 – Jun 4, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 129 Jun 7 – 11, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 3 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 130 Jun 14 – 18, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 4 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 131 Jun 21 – 25, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 5 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 132 Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 6 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 133 Jul 5 – 9, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 7 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 134 Jul 12 – 16, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 8 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 135 Jul 19 – 23, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 9 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 136 Jul 26 – 30, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 10 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 239 Aug 2 – 6, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 11 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 12 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 21 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Multi-sport outdoor adventure camps
  • Day, overnight, and expedition options

↘ Watch for

  • No email address listed

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Avid4 Adventure

What ages does Avid4 Adventure accept?
Avid4 Adventure is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Avid4 Adventure cost?
Avid4 Adventure publishes $700/week for the standard session. USD. Overnight options available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Avid4 Adventure's hours?
Avid4 Adventure runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Avid4 Adventure accredited?
Yes — Avid4 Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 20 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Avid4 Adventure?
Avid4 Adventure is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Avid4 Adventure provide lunch?
Avid4 Adventure 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.
Does Avid4 Adventure offer extended care?
Yes — Avid4 Adventure offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Avid4 Adventure offer transportation?
Avid4 Adventure provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

Planning guides

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