Sign Up for A Summer of Fun

Summer FAQ’s

  • NO: All programs are designed as drop ins, and you can pick and choose the days that you want.

  • JOIN THE WAITLIST! We cannot recommend this enough - things change daily and we will do what we can to get you in.

  • Email director@traiheadkids.org for more information.

    • 1st-5th grades: This refers to rising 1st-5th graders, or what grade your child will be entering in fall 2025. Children MUST have completed Kindergarten to attend full day programs

    • Ages 3-5: Children must be 3 years old, MUST be potty trained and able to use the bathroom with NO adult help.

    • Siblings: Siblings may be able to attend together outside of their age group with permission from the Trailhead.

  • Cancellations made more than 3 days (72 hrs) prior to the class or camp date may receive a credit towards a future camp day or a 50% refund.

    Within 3 days of the class, we can transfer your full payment to a credit for a future class or program, good for one year from date of canceled program.

    Cancellations made the day of or after the class date, are not eligible for credits or refunds.

    Credits towards future camp days are good for one year from date of purchase.

    A participant absence due to unplanned absence or late cancellation is not transferable to another date and no refunds are given.

    Cancellations due to sickness are eligible for a credit or to be rescheduled to another available date.

  • All of our summer programs are art based. Some, such as Art Explorers and Studio Art, are more skill focused and classroom based. Others, such as Art Outside the Box and Outdoor Play Date, take art into the natural world, and spend time at parks, trails, and outdoor spaces creating away. All programs get a chance to spend time at the museum and outdoors, and may walk or take the public town shuttle bus to various locations around Crested Butte.

  • One of these dates will be our third annual BIG SUMMER BASH mini music festival! Once we are able to finalize a date, we will open the non-Bash date and send out a sign up link via email.

Elementary Summer Programs are from 9am - 4pm each day.

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Rising 1st graders to rising 3rd graders

    Our summer art camp is for the emerging artist who wants to explore their creativity and passions. Each week students will dive into a new theme and pursue hands-on projects in a variety of art mediums.

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays

    Rising 4th graders to rising 5th graders

    Studio Art is for young artists looking to sharpen their skills, as well as learn new art forms and techniques. This camp is recommended as a two day course, during which students will complete one large, in-depth project. Each week camp will explore a different art genre or theme.

  • Monday-Friday

    Rising 1st graders to rising 3rd graders

    Let’s take Art, Outside the Box! In the outdoor-based art camp, students will find inspiration, examples, and even materials for their art projects! This camp will stretch the scope of art far outside of the classroom.

    This program is perfect for those young artists that have a passion for both the outdoors and for creating unique and beautiful art. If you loved Explore, Create, Play, try Art Outside the Box!

  • Rising 1st graders to rising 3rd graders

    Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

    Explore, Create, Play is a camp for those looking for art and adventure! During this camp, students will spend the majority of the day outdoors, whether completing an experiment at the park, exploring the wild beauty of nearby trails, or creating art from outdoor materials.

  • Rising 3rd graders to rising 5th graders

    Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

    Valley Voyagers is a camp for those with an elevated sense of adventure and a healthy curiosity for the world around them. During this camp, voyagers will spend their days primarily outdoors, diving deeper into the social, cultural, physical aspects of Crested Butte. We will get hands on with artifacts from Crested Butte’s history, create plein air art masterpieces, and survey (and play) in rivers that run through the Valley. Everyday is a new day to explore and learn! This program is perfect for older elementary children who have enjoyed Explore, Create, Play in previous summers!

*children must have completed Kindergarten by the beginning of Summer Camp 2025 to attend the full day programs

Pre-K Summer Programs are from 9am - 12:45pm each day.

  • Ages 3-5, Mon, Wed, Fri

    Sometimes it’s about the journey, not the destination. Join us in this half-day program to explore art through play, by getting hands on with unique and familiar materials, free form creation, getting messy, and of course; having FUN!

  • Ages 3-5, Tuesdays, Thursdays

    Get the full Trailhead experience; in half a day! Come explore the outdoors and create with us. Each half day will include time outside, stories, art, and play.

  • Welcome to Afternoon Art Club! This new offering is for 4-6 year olds to come play and explore art in the afternoon. This class is from 1:15pm-5pm. The group will start off with some outdoor adventure around Crested Butte during which an art project will be introduced. The last hour of the class will be based at the Trailhead to finish the art project. Come enjoy the afternoon art club.

*children must be potty trained and independent to attend summer programs.