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

Email

hello@rockymtndaycamp.com

Follow Us