Our Story
Where it all began… RMDC campers and staff singing the camp song during our very first summer in 2008.
20 Summers of RMDC
Rocky Mountain Day Camp is the place I want to be,
It’s for all my friends and me!
Since 2008, Rocky Mountain Day Camp has been a place where campers come to make friends, try new activities, build confidence, laugh a lot, and simply have fun! Since our very first summer, thousands of campers have become part of the RMDC family, creating traditions and memories that last long after summer ends. As we celebrate our 20th summer, we are incredibly grateful for the families, campers, and staff who have helped make RMDC what it is today.
About Us
Rocky Mountain Day Camp was founded in 2008 by David and Holly Hansburg when they began searching for the perfect summer camp for their son, Paxton. They envisioned a place where children could spend their summers making friends, trying new things, building confidence, and simply having fun. When they couldn’t find exactly what they were looking for, RMDC was born.
Exploring options in Boulder County, they discovered a gap, many camps were either focused on a single specialty or grouped children of all ages together, leaving little room for individual growth and fun. Drawing on over 25 years of combined camp experience, they set out to create a better kind of summer camp, one that balances adventure, friendship, and personal growth.
Today, Rocky Mountain Day Camp remains a family-run, locally owned camp where campers of all ages can build confidence, form lasting friendships, and create memories that stay with them long after summer ends. From the moment they arrive, campers experience the magic of camp in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment that has touched families across Colorado and beyond.
Our Mission
At Rocky Mountain Day Camp we build confident, happy, well rounded children.
We provide a wide range of age appropriate activities that are fun and challenging. Our campers participate in a variety of daily activities with a staff of role models and mentors who are experts in their craft. Campers at RMDC form new friendships in a safe, supportive, and spirited community. At RMDC children build self-esteem and create memories that last a lifetime. Campers at Rocky Mountain Day Camp hone the skills they already possess as well as learn new skills in activities only offered at Rocky Mountain Day Camp.
Rocky Mountain Day Camp is Boulder County’s first and only traditional summer day camp for children ages 4*-15.
*Rocky Mountain Day Camp welcomes children who will be 5 years old by October 15.
Giving Back
Rocky Mountain Day Camp believes it is important to give back to the community around us.
The following is a list of organizations and schools we are proud to have donated to or sponsored:
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Creekside Elementary
Crest View Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary
Foothill Elementary
Meadowlark School
Red Hawk Elementary
Dawson School
Horizons K-8
Lafayette Elementary School
Eldorado K-8
Superior Elementary School
Coal Creek Elementary School
Douglass Elementary School
Broomfield Academy
CU Athletics
March of Dimes
JCC Boulder
Parenting Place
Erie Economic Development Council
Boo On Briggs - Erie
Chamber of Commerce - Boulder
Chamber of Commerce - Erie
Chamber of Commerce - Louisville
Chamber of Commerce - Superior
Jarrow Montessori School - Boulder
Children's Miracle Network
Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
Town of Superior Adopt-A-Road Program
University of Colorado Chip's Kids Club
Sportswomen of Colorado
Leadership Team
At Rocky Mountain Day Camp, our leadership team is dedicated to making camp extraordinary. Working on RMDC year-round, we ensure your child has a summer experience like no other. From hiring the most qualified staff to designing a dynamic and diverse program, we pour our passion and expertise into every detail to create unforgettable memories for your camper.
David Hansburg
David began his summer camp experience as a five year old camper at North Shore Day Camp in Glen Cove, New York.
As he grew older he spent his summers on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at Camp Alton in New Hampshire. David moved from camper to counselor and ultimately became the Athletic Director at Camp Alton. Some of his best friends today are the people he met at Camp Alton as a child. David attended Amherst College, played collegiate football and lacrosse, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in history. His love for education led him to Northwestern University where he received a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration. David taught history and physical education at Dwight Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey.
He received recognition as the youngest high school head football coach in New Jersey and decided to explore the exciting world of college athletics. David began coaching football at Northwestern University and was honored to be a part of their back-to-back Big Ten football championship teams. Coaching in the Rose Bowl was a dream come true. David has spent over two decades working in college athletics He has also served as camp director at Northwestern University, University of Idaho and the University of Colorado-Boulder. David brings over twenty years of camp experience to Rocky Mountain Day Camp. David spent three years as Director of Athletics at Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, and is currently the Director of Athletics at Colorado School of Mines in Golden
Holly Hansburg
Holly is a lifelong educator who began her career teaching piano lessons to neighborhood children when she was 10 years old.
Growing up, Holly spent all of her summers at camp, first as a camper, and then as a counselor at the local day camp in Skokie, Illinois. Her love of teaching and passion for children brought her to a career in education.
Holly received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Arizona State University and her Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University in Chicago. She taught elementary education for many years at Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Superior Elementary, and Louisville Elementary School. Holly also taught language and literacy classes in the Education Department at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Holly recently retired after 27 years of teaching. She loves to bake and her famous chocolate chip cookies are a sought after commodity at camp. Her favorite role is being a mom to Paxton, Zoe and Quincy.
Tyler Fravel
Tyler has over twenty years experience as a camper, counselor and director.
He was born in Wooster, Ohio and soon moved with his family to Boxford, Massachusetts where he spent the majority of his childhood. A love of nature and the great outdoors brought Tyler to Colorado where he graduated from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business. In 2008, Tyler found himself in Colorado for the summer and in need of a summer job. Unbeknownst to him at the time he would soon become a pivotal force in the magic of RMDC.
Tyler has been with Rocky Mountain Day Camp since the first day camp opened in June 2008 and is the founding father of the Hoppin’ Roos. Tyler began his position as Assistant Director of RMDC in 2010. In 2012 Tyler hired, managed and directed RMDC Boulder. Tyler currently is the Executive Director and oversees all locations of RMDC as well as manages any corporate and school events.
Tyler met his wife Molly at Rocky Mountain Day Camp in 2010 (she was a Buzzin’ Bees counselor) and they were married in Vail with many RMDC families in attendance. Tyler and Molly have two children and can’t wait for them to join the Leapin’ Lizards and Rockin’ Robins. Tyler loves playing golf, cheering on the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and of course working with children!
Locations
RMDC Boulder (North)
Columbine Elementary School
3130 Repplier St.
Boulder, CO 80304
RMDC Boulder (South)
Creekside Elementary School
3740 Martin Dr.
Boulder, CO 80305
RMDC Erie
Meadowlark School
2300 Meadow Sweet Ln.
Erie, CO 80516
RMDC Superior
Eldorado K8 School
3351 S Indiana St.
Superior, CO 80027
Dates
All Locations
Session 1: May 26* - June 12
*Camp begins Tuesday May 26
Session 2: June 15 - July 3
Session 3: July 6 - July 24
Please note, locations are subject to change based on availability prior to the start of summer. Should a change occur, the new location will be nearby.
Contact Info
Call
(303) 495-5204
hello@rockymtndaycamp.com
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