Sign Up for A Summer of Fun
Have questions? Email us at info@trailheadkids.org
NEW this summer…
Creative Deep Dive
An elevated summer art series for middle school students
Sketching in Stillness
June 9 - 23
Play with drawing and photography to curate a frame and story through the eye of the beholder.
Masks & Movement
June 30 - July 14
In a cross-pollination of performing and visual arts, build a life-sized puppet and character using wood, paint, and more.
Sweet Summertime…
Join us for a summer full of fun in 2026! Every day we will be creating, collaborating, and celebrating our community!
Summer Camp is June 8 - August 21, 2026.
Registration is OPEN!
Pricing is noted in the camp descriptions below.
Have questions? Email us info@trailheadkids.org, or check out our Summer FAQ’s below.
We can’t wait to Explore, Create, and Play with you!
Mixed Media Magic
July 28 - Aug. 11
Dive deep into watercolor technique and collage, and tell a your own unique story with a layered work of art.
Summer FAQ’s
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NO: All programs are designed as drop ins, and you can pick and choose the days that you want.
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JOIN THE WAITLIST! We cannot recommend this enough - things change daily and we will do what we can to get you in.
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Our financial assistance applications have closed for this summer. Email director@traiheadkids.org for more information or with questions.
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1st-5th grades: This refers to rising 1st-5th graders, or what grade your child will be entering in fall 2026. Children MUST have completed Kindergarten to attend full day programs
Ages 3-6: 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. Older siblings can move into a younger group, younger siblings may not move up an age group.
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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.
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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.
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This is the planned date for our 4th Annual Big Summer Bash Concert! Join the waitlist available on that day to get special updates on Bash specific programming!
Elementary Summer Programs are from 9am - 4pm each day.
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$80/day
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.
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$90/day
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. Each week, camp will explore a different art genre or theme.
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$80/day
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!
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$80/day
Rising 1st graders to rising 3rd graders
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 art project at the park, exploring the wild beauty of nearby trails, or creating art from outdoor materials.
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$80/day
Rising 3rd graders to rising 5th graders
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 2026 to attend the full day programs
Pre-K Summer Programs are from 9am - 12:45pm and 1:30-4:30pm each day.
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$60 for 9am-12:45 pm session
$50 for 1:30-4:30 pm session
Ages 3-5
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, spending time outdoors, and of course; having FUN!
Please note, the MORNING section is 9am-12:45 pm, the AFTERNOON section is now 1:30-4:30 pm. Afternoon Play With Art will still offer the same process art and play day, just in a shorter format.
*children must be potty trained and independent to attend summer programs.