Base Camp

Join us for a day, week, or a whole summer of creative, outdoors-infused STEM fun! Base Camp is our traditional day camp program open to all rising students in grades K-5.

General Registration

February 19 at 10a

Members Early Access February 17 at 10a

Celebrating nearly 25 years of adventure! Base Camp blends our most-loved traditions with fresh, exciting updates for a new generation of campers.

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2026 Dates & Themes
Each session has a unique theme which is used to guide the majority of the activities. Each day will still utilize a variety of staple day camp activities.

Base Camp Rates

Before March 10th: $115 per day/ $400 per week

After March 10th: $125 per day or $425 per week

Summit & Park District Students

Before March 10th: $70 per day/ $325 per week

After March 10th: $75 per day or $350 per week

Click to learn more about the reduced rates scholarships offered to Summit & Park District Students.

Kids Night Out

Extend your day camp experience and spend the evening at the Explorium Children's Museum. This means you can drop-off in the morning and campers and parents get a full day adventure.

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Night at the Museum

We have three Thursday's when campers spend the night and have their own overnight adventure full of dinner at the Explorium, an evening kayak session, and sunrise by Lake Dillon

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Scholarships

Mountain Top Explorium is dedicated to supporting our families in financial need. We will be are accepting applications on a rolling basis. We encourage all families with demonstrated financial need to apply. More information will be available shortly.

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* We encourage scholarship applications outside of the above timeline. Please note that scholarships will be distributed based on available funds.

Campfire

Our "Campfire" circles kick off and close out every day! This essential group time focuses on team-building, name games, and reflecting on our daily adventures to build lasting friendships.

Kayaking

Kayaking takes place on Maggie Pond. This new program focuses on building confidence and independence through expert-led instruction, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for every young paddler.

Rambles & Outdoor Fun

Our rambles are a cornerstone of a Mountain Top Explorium day camp experience. These are times that we are hiking, playing, and learning about the theme of each week. Programs also include a variety of outdoor skills.

Camp Classics

We have dedicated time for each trail group to select a fun an engaging camp activity such as fishing, kayaking, gondola rides, miniature golf, and group challenges.

Grand Games

We will spend the majority of our days within small groups called our “crews.” There are also times when we will bring together multiple crews if not the whole day camp to play a large group game based on the theme of the week.

Discovery Time

This is our term for “recess” or “free time.” There will be occasional times throughout the day Discovery Time, which will be a time to play in the woods with some minor rules. Click here to learn more about the purpose and benefits of Discovery Time.