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Summer Programs 2026

Garfield County School District #16 and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District have partnered to provide Cardinal Camp for the Summer of 2026.

Cardinal Camp has been designed for students entering 1st through 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year (students currently enrolled in grades K-5), with one program, Theater Aspen, for students entering grades 3-12. 

The six-week program includes one-week sessions around a theme, such as arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, etc. Families can sign up for the weeks that best meet their needs.

Cardinal Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Transportation to and from camp and lunch are provided.

Cardinal Camp will be held June 8-26 and July 6-24, 2026. Registration will open in April of 2026. Register by clicking this link. Registration will close May 22, 2026.

Cardinal Camp is available to Garfield 16 students, as well as children who are not registered with the school district.

All programs will provide lunch.

The cost of the programs are $50 per week, per child. 

Theatre Aspen and Extended English Language Learners camps are free. 

Fees for Summer Programs 

Full Cost $50 per week, per student
Cost for those currently receiving reduced lunch (Garfield 16 students only) $20 per week, per student
Cost for those currently receiving free lunch (Garfield 16 students only) $10 per week, per student

How do I pay?

  1. In person at the St. John's Administration Building (0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635) Tuesday - Friday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm; or

  2. Call 970-285-5701 to pay over the phone with a credit/debit card.  

  3. Questions to Kim Finn at kfinn@garfield16.org

Frequently Asked Questions

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Week 1 June 8-12
Camp Location Grades
Sock Puppet Readers Theater and Arts & Crafts BUE 1-3
Outdoor Learning and Lego/Stem BUE 4-6
Introduction to Fitness and Free Swim Rec Center 1-6
Baseball/Softball & Volleyball GVHS 1-8

 

 

 

Week 2 June 15-19
Camp Location Grades
Arts & Crafts and Indoor/Outdoor Games BUE 1-3
Lego/STEM and Classic Board Games BUE 4-6
Water Safety and Free Swim Rec Center 1-6
Soccer & Basketball GVHS 1-8
Theatre Aspen GVHS 4-12

 

 

 

Week 3 June 22-26
Camp Location Grades
Arts & Crafts and Lego/STEM BUE 1-3
Classic Board Games and Arts & Crafts BUE 4-6
Physical Education Themes and Free Swim Rec Center 1-6
Flag Football & Wrestling GVHS 1-8
Theatre Aspen GVHS 4-12

 

 

 

Week 4 July 6-10
Camp Location Grades
Legos/Stem and Arts & Crafts BUE 1-3
Cardboard Arcade Games and Legos/STEM BUE 4-6
Pickleball and Free Swim Rec Center 1-6
Extended English Language Learners BUE 1-6

 

 

 

Week 5 July 13-17
Camp Location Grades
Classic Board Games and Yoga BUE 1-3
Arts & Crafts and Yoga BUE 4-6
Floor Hockey and Free Swim Rec Center 1-6
Extended English Language Learners BUE 1-6

 

 

 

Week 6 July 20-24
Camp Location Grades
Classic Board Games and Yoga BUE 1-3
Cardboard Arcade Games and Yoga BUE 4-6
Disc Golf and Free Swimm Rec Center 1-6
Extended English Language Learners BUE 1-6

 

 

 

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