Registration for 2024 summer Art Camps Will Open On February 15th at 10am.
We LOVE when the season wheel comes around to Summer! Wild Roots offers a variety of summer camps aimed at getting kids outdoors and exploring their wild creativity. In these multi-day camps we will enjoy nature play, take in art lessons & soulful themes (like seasonal alignment, creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, wilderness survival skills, mindfulness & empowerment topics) and craft artworks from natural and recycled materials.
We love to connect our artworks and lessons to the current seasons, solar & moon cycles or incorporate wild finds we might collect from the environment we live in. In doing this we can often find gratitude, new awareness and peace in syncing into our own natural rhythm and remembering that we too, are a part of nature.
Here are some sweet moments past Summer Art Camps…
2024 Summer Camp Schedule
Join us as we connect with new friends and Mother Earth through nature art projects, plant identification walks, herbal crafts and soulful activities to empower older kids to uncover their unique gifts, find tools to center themselves when life gets wild and shine out their bright light into the world. Some crafts we plan to do in this camp include: creating lip balms & salves, crafting our own teas from dried herbs, harvesting fresh herbs for herbal infused oils, medicine bags, botanical dyes and other earth based art crafts. This 3 day camp will be held June 5-7 from 9am to 4pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This 3-day camp is aimed for children aged 7-13.
$235 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
OPTION TO ADD ON YOGA SHACK CAMP TO ROUND OUT A 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD IS AVAILABLE ON JUNE 3 & 4. TO REGISTER FOR YOGA SHACK ADD ON CAMP VISIT HERE.
Unleash the untamed creativity within your child at our exhilarating three-day Wild Creativity Exploration Camp! This camp is designed to ignite the spark of imagination, emphasizing the joy of the art-making process over the end product. In an environment that celebrates experimentation, mess-making, mistake making, and artistic play, young artists will embark on a journey of self-discovery and creative expression. We will explore a variety of different art mediums, materials, and techniques. This 3 day camp will be held June 10-12 from 9am to 4pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This 3-day camp is aimed for children aged 5-11.
$235 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
OPTION TO ADD ON YOGA SHACK CAMP TO ROUND OUT A 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD IS AVAILABLE ON JUNE 13 & 14. TO ADD ON TWO DAYS VISIT HERE AND USE COUPON CODE “WildrootsAddOn2day”. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND ONLY 2 DAYS (JUNE 13 & 14) OF YOGA SHACK’S 5 DAY CAMP.
Discover the boundless creativity within at our three-day Young Artists Mastery Camp, specially crafted for budding talents aged 9-14. Immerse your young artist in an inspiring journey of artistic exploration, where they will develop fundamental classical art skills in drawing and painting. This camp is designed to empower young artists to bring their imaginations to life with confidence as they gain new expertise in contour drawing, composition, color theory, proportion, balance, value, and perspective. Enroll your child in the Young Artists Mastery Camp and watch as they embark on a transformative journey, gaining classical art skills that will last a lifetime. Empower the artist within! This 3 day camp will be held June 17-19 from 9am to 4pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This 3-day camp is aimed for older children aged 9-14.
$235 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
OPTION TO ADD ON YOGA SHACK CAMP TO ROUND OUT A 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD IS AVAILABLE ON JUNE 20 & 21. TO REGISTER FOR YOGA SHACK ADD ON CAMP VISIT HERE.
Embark on a magical journey of artistic discovery with our "Elemental Art Explorers Camp"! This immersive and dynamic camp is designed for kids aged 7-12, offering a hands-on exploration of art skills and projects inspired by the elemental forces of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.
Earth Adventures: Immerse young artists in the grounding energy of Earth as they create textured landscapes, clay sculptures, and nature-inspired masterpieces. Campers will learn to draw inspiration from the world around them, celebrating the beauty of the land.
Airy Artistry: Take flight into the ethereal world of Air as campers engage in projects that capture movement, lightness, and dynamic expressions. From wind-inspired paintings to floating sculptures, children will explore the freedom and playfulness of the air element.
Fireside Fun: Ignite the flames of creativity with projects that embody the energy and passion of Fire. Campers will experiment with warm color palettes, fiery textures, and projects that explore the transformative power of this dynamic element.
Water Wonders: Dive into the calming and fluid world of Water with projects that explore the ebb and flow of life. From watercolor paintings to Poudre River inspired art, children will immerse themselves in the serenity and fluidity of aquatic artistry.
This 3 day camp will be held June 26-28 from 9am to 4pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This 3-day camp is aimed for children aged 7-12
$235 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
OPTION TO ADD ON YOGA SHACK CAMP TO ROUND OUT A 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD IS AVAILABLE ON JUNE 24 & 25. TO REGISTER FOR 2-DAY YOGA SHACK CAMP VISIT HERE.
Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of plants in our Herbology for Kids Summer Camp! Designed for curious and nature-loving kids, this hands-on course invites young herbalists to discover the secrets of herbs and learn the art of crafting their own botanical medicines. Develop the skills to identify different herbs, understanding their characteristics and uses. Kids will learn to recognize, harvest, and appreciate the diverse qualities of herbs. Participants will explore the art of creating herbal remedies such as soothing salves, herbal teas, and flower essences. Engage in hands-on activities that transform herbs into practical and delightful botanical creations. This 3 day camp will be held July 10-12 from 9am to 4pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This 3-day camp is aimed for children aged 8-14.
$235 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
Embark on a transformative journey of creativity and leadership with our "Art Visionaries" camp! This unique and empowering summer program is designed for tweens and teens (ages 11-16) who are eager to explore their artistic passions, develop leadership skills, and inspire younger minds. In this camp tweens/teens will be guided in designing, planning and teaching a week-long Nature Art Camp and Art Show taught to younger children the following week (June 22-26). Participants would register and participate in the July 15,17 and 19 Art Visionaries Camps, as well as, the Nature Art Camp on July 22 - 26. This camp will be held at two locations at Wild Roots Studio and The Fort Collins Art Lab and will run 9am - 3pm each day.
This 8-day camp is aimed for children aged 11-16.
$375 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
Join Wild Roots Studio for 5 days of celebrating Summer in connecting to nature through the experience of making Earth Art. In this interactive week of fun, we will enjoy nature walks, create works of art from natural & recycled materials, take in sustainability lessons, create Plein Air paintings and showcase their amazing art works in an Earth Art Show for family & friends.
This 5 day camp will be held July 22-26 from 9am to 3pm each day at The Fort Collins Art Lab in Old Town Fort Collins. This camp is aimed for children aged 5-10. This camp will be designed and taught by tweens/teens in our Art Visionaries Summer Camp (see above camp).
This 5-day camp is aimed for children aged 5-10.
$300 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
This camp offers a space for young activists to explore the changes they wish to make in the world through art. We will explore topics related to racial equality, the LGBTQ+ community, environmental activism, gender equality, civil rights and much more. We will encourage tweens/teens to ask themselves what is important to them and seek out ways to share their voice through the vehicle of art. This 5 day camp will be held June 29 - Aug 2 from 9am to 3pm each day at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins.
This camp is aimed for children aged 8-14. Older children are given the opportunity to step up into leadership roles where they support younger children and teachers.
$300 per/child.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL OPEN FEB 15 AT 10AM
Summer Camp Information
Location information
Camps will be held at the Fort Collins Art Lab and Wild Roots Studio.
Art Lab is an experimental creative space in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins. This amazing community-supported venue gifts our young artists a space to share their works of art in community art shows. Learn more about the Art Lab here.
Wild Roots Studio is located in NW Fort Collins. This backyard studio space has both an indoor and outdoor classroom. It allows for us to create nature under the beautiful Colorado sun and is surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens from which we can gather ingredients for some of our art projects and wild snacks.
In both spaces often take nature walks to visit nearby creeks, parks, natural areas, river bank, Old Town fountains or open spaces.
Wild Roots STUDIO
The Wild Roots Studio (Wild Roots Art Barn) is located at 444 N. Sunset Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80521.
The fort Collins Art Lab
The Fort Collins Art Lab is located in Old Town Fort Collins at 239 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524.
aGES, sCHEDULE & Contact info
Each camp is aimed for a different age group. Please make sure your child meets the age requirements before registering them for a camp.
Feel free to email us HERE to inquiry about age requirements or pick up or drop off procedures.
Tuition & Enrollment Information
Spaces are limited and class sizes are small to assure we are offering a safe, fun and joy-filled environment for attendees.
Wild Roots accepts cash, check and credit card. We also provide payment plans available at registration.
WAIT-LIST: In the event that a class is full, you will be added to our waiting list and you will be notified promptly if space becomes available.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days prior to the first day of the camp will receive a full refund less a non-refundable $50 administration fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of the camp session will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 7 days before the first day of camp will not be given option to refund. We cannot give full refunds as we have waitlists for all our summer camps. Therefore, we have turned away other families when we reserve a space for your child(ren). Administration fees cover credit card fees, the cost of the staff time needed to process & cancel registrations and manage wait lists.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: We feel strongly that every child should be able to enjoy our programs. We offer a limited amount of partial and full scholarships to income-qualifying families. If you are interested in seeking assistance or a class or camp, please submit the following application: Youth Program Scholarship Application
WILD ROOTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONS: If you or your business would like to donate to our youth scholarship fund please contact us here. We appreciate all donations to support children who may not otherwise be able to attend.
What to Wear:
CLOTHES AND GEAR: We will be doing some painting & nature play, so best to wear something you don’t mind your children to get messy. We do provide paint shirts and aprons but they don’t always cover everything. Its nice to pack an extra change of clothes in case we get wet or muddy during nature walks. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes or sport sandals (no flip flops). For camps located at the Art Lab, we often eat lunch in the Old Town Square where some kids like to bring swimsuits & a towel for some fountain playtime.
What to bring to camp
SOLO TIME BOOKS OR PROJECTS: Each day we have take few moments of quiet time. We call these Solo Time. They offer us a soulful moment to relax and center ourselves in the midst of our busy summer days. During Solo Time we ask children to find something to do quietly by themselves while we play peaceful music. This maybe a book, drawing, journal, finishing a project we are working on, lego project, laying down to rest, painting, etc. Your child is welcome to bring a book or small project from home to enjoy during Solo Time. (No screens please.)
INSPIRATION FROM NATURE: Nature items found between now and camp are awesome great for incorporating into their art. Feel free to collect twigs, sticks, pine cones, stones, seeds and other nature bits and bring them into camp. There is something great about using nature items that are hand-picked and collected by the child. The art then has a story beyond our camp. No worries, if you don't bring nature items to camp...that is fine too! We always have plenty of natural items to share and will likely do some nature walks to find more.
FOOD & DRINK: Please send them with a water bottle, lunch and 2 snacks (one for morning and one for afternoon). Due to Covid protocols we will not be providing snacks this summer.
SUNSCREEN & BUG REPELLENT: Please pack sunscreen for your child with your child's name on it. If the day starts off sunny, please bring them with sunscreen already applied. Sunhats or layers of light clothes are great options too. Feel free to pack some mosquito repellent if you would like as it can get buggy in the shade during nature walks or while painting outdoors.
Your child is unique!
It is our wish that each child feels like they may come to Wild Roots camps as themselves. Whether they are shy, wild, needing a bit of warm up time, active, in need of some help to make friends…whatever they might need….it is our hope that each child feels comfortable, cared for and allowed to explore their unique creativity during their time with us. We are always open to modifying our schedule, projects and approach to assure children are having fun and feeling comfortable. We hope that their time spend with us is remembered as enjoyable, a place where they create new friendships, make some special works of art and connect to the wonder of mother nature.
