Fossil Trace Golf Club Junior Programs

Junior Golf at One of Colorado's Most Scenic Public Courses

Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden runs a comprehensive junior program from ages 4 through 17, with camps, an Operation 36 academy, and PGA Junior League. The course is municipal (City of Golden), keeping pricing accessible, and the variety of formats means kids can participate in multiple programs simultaneously.

Junior Programs

Camps by age and skill, plus competitive leagues:
- Lil' Tykes Camp (ages 4–7) — 4 weekly 60-minute sessions, 6:1 ratio, $125
- 4-Week Camp (ages 7–11) — weekly 90-minute sessions, 6:1 ratio, $185
- Morning Half-Day Camp (ages 7–11) — 3-day Tue–Thu format, 5:1 ratio, $225
- Afternoon Half-Day Camp (ages 9–17) — 2-day intensive with 9 holes both days, 6:1 ratio, $350
- Operation 36 Academy — 8-week semester with 8 classes + 3 on-course matches (spring, summer, fall)
- PGA Junior League — team scramble format, $120 PGAJL registration + $240–$320 course/coach fee per season

What's Included

• 5:1 to 6:1 student-to-instructor ratios across all programs
• On-course play included in advanced camps and leagues
• Multiple overlapping programs with no scheduling conflicts
• Spring, summer, and fall season options
• Private lessons available as a supplement

Experience

Fossil Trace offers the widest range of junior formats in the west Denver area — from 60-minute intro sessions for 4-year-olds to competitive league play for teens. The Operation 36 academy and PGA Junior League give kids structured progression and real competition. The Golden location is convenient for families in Lakewood, Arvada, and the west metro.