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Camp FunQuest is the City of Fort Collins- Recreation Department's licensed summer day camp program for children entering grade 1 through completion of grade 5. Camp locations are at the Northside Aztlan Community Center and Foothills Activity Center. Camp groups are separated by age and all activities are planned with children’s developmental stage, abilities, and interests in mind. Camp themes guide activity planning with a general daily structure that repeats weekly. Typical camp activities such as songs, games, crafts, science, and sports are coupled with guest visitors, trips to outdoor parks, swimming, and an introduction to a variety of recreational activities. Cost of weekly field trips are included in camp fees for all age groups. Families must provide a peanut-free sack lunch, two healthy snacks, a water bottle, and appropriate clothing/gear for outdoor play each day. Note: Full camp itineraries are emailed the week prior to program start dates. Camps run Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. during the weeks listed below, unless otherwise noted.

Teen camp options for children entering grade 7 through completion of grade 8 is available under the Black Bear Teen Camp registration. This camp operates Monday - Friday from 9a.m. - 4p.m. Black Bear Teen Camp is held at Mulberry Pool.

Unlock your child’s potential at Camp Invention®!

A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Camp Invention is a nationally acclaimed summer program for children in grades K-6, where STEM concepts come to life. Led by local teachers, this program has tapped into kids' natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving.

Each year, our education team collaborates with National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees to develop a new, action-packed Camp Invention experience for your child.

Our summer camps include our licensed preschool for 3- & 4-year-olds and fun-filled summer classes for school-aged students, including art camps, bike camps, and LEGO robotics. Children do not need to be Rivendell students to attend our summer programs.