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Celebrating nearly 25 years of adventure! Base Camp blends our most-loved traditions with fresh, exciting updates for a new generation of campers.
2026 Dates & Themes
All Base Camp programs are open to students entering K-6 grade. Each session has a unique theme which is used to guide the majority of the activities plus many of the same traditional camp activities.
Base Camp Rates
$120 per day or $525 per week
*August 17-20 is $420 for the 4-day week​
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Summit & Park District Students
$80 per day or $345 per week
*August 17-20 is $275 for the 4-day week​
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​Click to learn more about the reduced rates scholarships offered to Summit & Park District Students.
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. ​
* 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 at Maggie Pond offers campers the chance to grow their confidence and independence on the water through expert-led instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Program details may evolve based on seasonal conditions; we invite you to read our latest update to learn more.
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. There are also times when we will bring together multiple small groups 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.
Sample Schedule
Please note this is a sample schedule and each day will be different based on the age of your camper and the theme of the week.
8:30-9:00a: Camper Drop Off
9:00a: Campfire
9:15a: Morning Activity Block & Morning Snack
12:00p: Lunch (bring a sack lunch which can be enjoyed on the trail)
1:00p: Afternoon Snack
1:20p: Afternoon Activity Block
3:50: Grand Games
4:45p: Closing Campfire
5:00-5:30p: Camper Pick -Up