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Basecamp Childcare at Tamarack Resort

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Friday - Sunday: 8AM - 4PM
Après Hours: Friday - Saturday 4PM - 6PM

Basecamp Childcare at Tamarack Resort

Basecamp is Tamarack Resort’s dedicated childcare and activity center designed to engage children in outdoor education, recreation, and social development.

Ages Served: 6 weeks to 12 years
Availability: Seasonal, with seasonal camps and activities

Call 208-325-1153 for more information or to book today!

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Learn & Grow In The Mountains!

The program blends traditional daycare with adventure-based learning, offering activities like:

  • Hiking, mountain biking, and golfing
  • Seasonal themed camps (e.g., Time Travelers, Harvest Festival, Around the World)
  • Coordination with Tamarack’s Winter Sports School for ski and snowboard lessons

Basecamp is open Friday–Sunday from 8AM to 4PM; Après Hrs. Fri-Sat 4pm – 6pm, with extended hours and programming during holiday breaks.

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Philosophy

Basecamp’s philosophy centers on intentional learning through outdoor exploration and teamwork. Children are encouraged to build resilience and confidence through structured challenges, to develop meaningful relationships with peers and staff, and to engage in age-appropriate activities that foster independence and self-esteem

The program is designed to support Tamarack Resort’s guests, with a focus on creating a vibrant, family-friendly mountain lifestyle.

Pricing & Reservations: Call 208-325-1153

While exact pricing may vary by season and program, here are general guidelines:

  • Full-Day : Typically run from 8AM–4PM Après Fri-Sat 4pm-6pm 
  • Half-Day : 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm Morning sessions include lunch; afternoon sessions do not

Reservations can be made online. Early booking is recommended, especially during peak seasons.

What to Bring

To ensure your child has a safe and enjoyable experience, please pack:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, jackets, hats, gloves)
  • Extra set of clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Comfortable indoor shoes and snow boots for outdoor activities
  • Any necessary comfort items removed medications, we do not give medication.
  • Diapers and wipes (for infants and toddlers)
  • Infant necessities (bottles, formula, etc.)

Meals Provided

  • Lunch and snacks are included for full-day and morning half-day sessions
  • Afternoon half-day sessions do not include lunch
  • Meals are designed to be kid-friendly and nutritious

View and Sign the Enrollment Form Here

BASECAMP DAY CAMPS

Harvest Festival Day Camp - Basecamp
Friday, October 31 | 9AM - 4PM

Celebrate the season with us! Campers ages 5–12 will enjoy a festive day filled with autumn adventures, games, and creative activities. Costumes are encouraged!

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Around the World in 3 Days - Basecamp
November 24-26 | 9AM - 4PM

Travel the globe during Thanksgiving Break! Campers will journey across cultures to discover how communities around the world celebrate harvest, gratitude, and light.

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Holiday Workshop Camp - Basecamp
December 22 - 23 | 9AM - 4PM

Kick off Winter Break with festive fun! Campers ages 5–12 will enjoy holiday crafts, cookie decorating, outdoor snow play, and cozy games to get into the spirit of the season.

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Winter Break Camp - Basecamp
December 29 - January 2 | 9AM - 4PM

Celebrate the season with five days of winter wonderland fun! Each day brings new adventures—from snowshoe scavenger hunts and sled races to ice art, animal tracking, and a camp-wide Winter Carnival.

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Imagination Day Camp - Basecamp
January 16 | 9AM - 4PM

Step into a world where creativity knows no limits! Campers will build forts, invent games, create stories, design characters, and dive into hands-on art, drama, and building challenges. Perfect for kids to dream big and bring their wildest ideas to life.

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Snow Olympics Day Camp - Basecamp
January 19 | 9AM - 4PM

Test your skills at the Snow Olympics! Campers will compete in fun outdoor challenges like sled races, snow fort building, snowball target toss, and team relays. With medals, teamwork, and plenty of laughter, this is winter fun at its finest!

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Epic Game Show Camp - Basecamp
February 13 | 9AM - 4PM

A full day of friendly competition and excitement! Campers will rotate through high-energy game show stations, tackle fun challenges, solve memory games, compete in silly “Minute to Win It” tasks, and showcase creativity. Perfect for kids who love action, teamwork, and playful competition!

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Escape the Day Camp - Basecamp
February 16 | 9AM - 4PM

A full day of riddles, puzzles, and brain-bending challenges! Campers will rotate through a variety of hands-on and interactive activities, solving clues, completing logic challenges, and racing against the clock in fun, cooperative games.

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Inventor’s Lab Camp - Basecamp
March 6 | 9AM - 4PM

A full day of hands-on invention, creativity, and problem-solving! Campers become young inventors for the day, designing gadgets, building contraptions, and tackling fun engineering challenges. Activities include building towers and bridges, designing their own contraptions, and completing team challenges. Campers will showcase their inventions at the end of the day.

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Animal Kingdom Camp - Basecamp
March 20 | 9AM - 4PM

A day full of wildlife fun, discovery, and movement—centered on the animals that live in and around Valley County! Campers will explore local habitats, learn about regional wildlife, and engage in active games and creative crafts inspired by their natural surroundings. Activities include moving like local animals, building mini habitats, tracking wildlife signs, and participating in team challenges based on real animal behaviors.

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Spring Adventure Week Camp - Basecamp
March 23-27 | 9AM - 4PM

A week of hands-on discovery, outdoor exploration, creative challenges, and team games designed to keep campers ages 5–12 active, engaged, and having fun! Each day brings a fresh mix of activities, including nature scavenger hunts, art and building projects, science experiments, cooperative games, and fun challenges. Campers can enjoy hands-on learning, movement, and teamwork both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather.

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Art in Nature Camp - Basecamp
April 3 | 9AM - 4PM

A day of creativity inspired by the outdoors! Campers will explore the natural world and transform what they see into hands-on art projects. Activities include leaf and flower printing, building natural sculptures, outdoor drawing and painting, collaborative group art, and creative prompts inspired by nature.

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Earth & Science Day Camp - Basecamp
April 24 | 9AM - 4PM

A day of discovery, exploration, and hands-on science fun! Campers will explore the wonders of our planet with activities focused on the environment, local ecosystems, and fun science experiments. Activities include soil and plant experiments, water and weather observations, eco-friendly crafts, nature exploration, and interactive science challenges.

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Forest & Fables Adventure Camp - Basecamp
May 22 | 9AM - 4PM

A day where storytelling meets outdoor exploration! Campers will venture into nature and let the forest inspire their imagination. Activities include a nature scavenger hunt, building miniature forest villages with sticks and leaves, acting out characters, group story creation, and creative problem-solving challenges

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Spring Fling Fun Camp - Basecamp
May 25 | 9AM - 4PM

Celebrate the end of the school year with a day full of energy, creativity, and fun! Campers will enjoy a variety of high-energy games, team challenges, creative activities, and playful competitions designed to get them moving, laughing, and excited for summer. Activities include field games and relays, obstacle courses, collaborative art projects, team competitions, mini scavenger hunts, and more!

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BASECAMP ROCK WALL

Brand new this summer is the Basecamp Rock Wall. This new addition is located on the Village Grassfront and is open Friday –  Sunday 10AM – 6PM – one-time cost of $5 to enjoy this challenge for an entire day. Test your skills and face the heights of Tamarack Resort, see you out here!

Winter Sports School

Looking to expand your skills on the mountain? Our Winter Sports School is here to help you gain confidence on your skis, snowboard, nordic skis, and more. Our Winter Sports School and Basecamp work together closely so your child can enjoy their lesson on the mountain and learn at Basecamp on the same day. Our Basecamp staff will ensure that your child is prepared and on time for their lesson and guide them through a day at Tamarack Resort.

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