The Youth Services staff will provide children unforgettable experiences this summer with Camp Eco Fun, Extreme Camp Vail, Pre-Kamp Vail and Camp Vail. Camp Eco Fun will host children ages four to six from June 9 through Aug. 21 with hands-on learning about the natural environment at the Vail Nature Center, plus crafts and activities that support the weekly ecological theme. Extreme Camp Vail will take place Fridays July 11 through Aug. 8 and offer ages eight to 13 adventure-packed days including rafting, a trip to the Glenwood Caverns and a trip to Waterworld to name a few. Pre-Kamp Vail takes place June 9 through Aug. 15 and will offer pre-school aged children, ages 30 months to five years, learning activities including arts and crafts, games and daily outings. Camp Vail will offer children ages five to 12 multi-faceted activities from June 9 through Aug. 22 including golf, ice skating, gymnastics, hiking and art. Click here or call 970-479-2290 for information.

Imagination Station: Learning and Discovery Center    The Imagination Station, Vail's unique learning and discovery center for children ages two through 12, will be open throughout the summer. Located in the LionsHead parking structure above Subway, the Imagination Station is a drop-in children's museum featuring hands-on art and science activities including a Bernoulli Blower, Marble Mania, Pendulum Art, a black-light room where children can "freeze" their shadows, toddler play area and "Science of Sound" exhibits. Cost is $5 per child, per day or a 10-day punch card for $35. Additionally, children ages three and older, who are toilet trained, can be dropped off with Imagination Station staff for up to three hours for $10 per child, per hour. Staff will guide children through a variety of activities depending on interests. Reservations are required for drop-off. Hours vary, click here or call 970-479-2292 for details.