Summer Camp Daily Schedule 2026
What’s Different This Year!
- Three flexible schedule options for families
- Autonomy-based afternoon choices (hikes or activities)
- Expanded creative free-choice time
- Counselor groups of 10–12 with a dedicated junior counselor
Alta Summer Camp 2026: Choose the Right Schedule
| Camp Option | Early Bird | Sleepy Sloth | Roly Poly - No Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Time | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Best For | Early start & earlier pick-up | Later mornings & extended care | Families driving directly to camp |
| Drop-Off | Park & Ride (7:45–8:00) | Park & Ride (9:15–9:30) | Direct to camp (8:30) |
| Pick-Up | Park & Ride (3:45–4:00) | Park & Ride (5:15–5:30) | Direct from camp (3:15–3:30) |
| Transportation in Canyon | Provided | Provided | Not included |
| Morning Recycled Free Choice | Yes | -- | Joins Early Bird |
| Morning Hikes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lunch & Snack | Included | Included | Included |
| Late Day Recycled Free Choice | -- | Yes 3:30–4:30 p.m. | -- |
Alta Summer Camp 2026: Daily Schedule
7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Early Bird Drop-Off
Drop-off at the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride during the 15-minute window before shuttles depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Free-Choice Creative Stations *
Early Birds begin the day with calm, joyful, open-ended play:
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Recycled-material building
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Art invitations
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Loose parts and creative exploration
*A light grab-and-go snack is available (not a seated meal).
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Morning Hikes (All Campers)
Early Bird and Sleepy Sloth campers hike during this block. Hikes are age-appropriate and selected by each counselor group.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
Campers return to camp and enjoy lunch! After lunch, campers join their counselor groups (10–12 children per group), each supported by a junior counselor.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Hikes or Free-Choice Activities
Our new autonomy-based model allows each counselor group to choose:
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A second hike or
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Free-choice activities such as STEM, nature crafts, recycled-materials building, outdoor games, and more
Activities are open-ended, ongoing, and child-led—no daily themes.
3:00 p.m. | Snack Time
All campers regroup for a healthy afternoon snack.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Early Bird Departure
After snack, Early Bird campers gather belongings and head to the Albion Base parking area.
Early Bird campers load buses and vans to return to the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Early Bird Pick-Up at LCC Lower Park-n-Ride Lot
9:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Sleepy Sloth Drop-Off
Drop-off at the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride during the 15-minute window before shuttles depart at 9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Morning Hikes (All Campers)
Early Bird and Sleepy Sloth campers hike during this block.
Hikes are age-appropriate and selected by each counselor group.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
Campers return to camp and enjoy lunch!
After lunch, campers join their counselor groups (10–12 children per group), each supported by a junior counselor.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Hikes or Free-Choice Activities
Our new autonomy-based model allows each counselor group to choose:
- A second hike or
- Free-choice activities such as STEM, nature crafts, recycled-materials building, outdoor games, and more
Activities are open-ended, ongoing, and child-led—no daily themes.
3:00 p.m. | Snack Time
All campers regroup for a healthy afternoon snack.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Sleepy Sloth Afternoon Free-Choice
Sleepy Sloth campers enjoy a calm, creative end-of-day block (This mirrors the Early Bird morning creative block):
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Recycled-material building
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Loose-parts challenges
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Art and quiet projects
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Sleepy Sloth Departure
Campers gather belongings and load shuttles to return to the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride.
5:15–5:30 p.m. | Sleepy Sloth Pick-Up
8:30 a.m. | No Transport Drop-Off & Integration
Campers using the No Transport option arrive directly at camp and integrate with the Early Bird group.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Free-Choice Creative Stations *
Early Birds begin the day with calm, joyful, open-ended play:
-
Recycled-material building
-
Art invitations
-
Loose parts and creative exploration
*A light grab-and-go snack is available (not a seated meal).
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Morning Hikes (All Campers)
Early Bird and Sleepy Sloth campers hike during this block.
Hikes are age-appropriate and selected by each counselor group.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
Campers return to camp and enjoy lunch!
After lunch, campers join their counselor groups (10–12 children per group), each supported by a junior counselor.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Hikes or Free-Choice Activities
Our new autonomy-based model allows each counselor group to choose:
- A second hike or
- Free-choice activities such as STEM, nature crafts, recycled-materials building, outdoor games, and more
Activities are open-ended, ongoing, and child-led—no daily themes.
3:00 p.m. | Snack Time
All campers regroup for a healthy afternoon snack.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | No Transport Pick-Up
After snack, No Transport campers gather belongings and head to the Albion Base parking area for pick-up.