2022 Summer Camp Guide

02/01/2022  |  by Christie Gosch

Galileo Camps Colorado

Find more info on these and other camps that get added as plans are finalized. From now through the summer, check FrontPorchNE.com/events/ and filter for “Summer Camp Guide.” 

ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR/NATURE

Shredder Fly-fishing. Good things come to those who BAIT! Summer camps from May–Aug. Shredderoutdoors.com. 303-396-1754.

6/6 to 8/12—Summer Camp Fun at The Urban Farm. Horseback Riding, Farming & Gardening at The Urban Farm — Half-day & full-day camps for ages 4–16. Get outside and grow amongst the plants and animals! Scholarships available. theurbanfarm.org/summer-camp-tuf. 10200 Smith Rd.

6/6 to 8/18—Avid4 Adventure Summer Day Camps. Our experienced instructors empower your campers (PreK – 7th) at skill levels to bike, hike, rock climb, paddle, and more in awesome outdoor recreation areas. Camp locations across the CO Front Range. Learn more at Avid4.com

6/6 to 8/19—Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp. Weekly camp themes for ages 5-6 or ages 7-12, and a Junior Counselor Program for ages 13-17. Nature exploration, hands-on science lessons, games, crafts, and unstructured free-play. blufflake.org/camp. 11255 E MLK Jr. Blvd. 414-839-1670.

6/6 to 8/19—SPREE Summer Camps. We have 10 unique weeks of camp, each week has a theme that ties to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts. Johnson Habitat Park, Denver. thegreenwayfoundation.org/summercamp.html

Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp

ARTS/MUSIC/THEATER/PERFORMANCE

6/1 to 8/19—Theatre & Acting Camps. Theatre, Film, and Theme Summer Camps explore acting on film, full length musicals and plays, playwrighting, puppets, stage makeup, stagecraft, Meow Wolf Inspired performance, visual arts, and technical theatre. Ages 5–Teen. Half and full day camps. factoryfivefive.com. Stanley Marketplace, 10255 E 25th Ave. Aurora.

6/1 to 8/19—Fashion Design & Sewing Summer Camps. A host of summer camps for students to explore fashion design, sewing, dye, textiles, and painting. Learn to sew basic items like dog clothes, bedroom accessories to Hamilton patterns and streetwear!  Ages 6–Teen. Half and full day camps. factoryfivefive.com. Stanley Marketplace, 10255 E 25th Ave. Aurora.

SPREE Summer Camp

6/6 to 7/26—Wolf Theatre Academy at the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center. One of Denver’s most acclaimed youth theatre programs returns full-time with opportunities to work alongside professional theatre artists and to be part of award-winning productions that are open to everyone. jccdenver.org/camps/wta. 350 S. Dahlia St.

6/6 to 8/5—DCPA Summer Acting classes and camps. Theatre, movement, improv, and more for children ages 3 to high schoolers, beginner through advanced. denvercenter.org/education

6/6 to 8/5—Talk to the Camera Video & Moviemaking Camps. Award Winning video and moviemaking camps, theater and acting camps that spark imagination through STEAM-Based, hands-on curriculum. Ages 5–14. talktothecamera.com. Denver metro area.

6/6 to 8/5—School of Rock Themed Summer camps. Five different sessions: Best of the 90s, Pink Floyd, Green Day, Rock 101, and 21st Century Rock. Ages 8–18 from beginner to experienced. schoolofrock.com/music-camps/denver. 560 S Holly St.

6/6 to 8/12—Summer Maker Studios at MindCraft Makerspace. For the kid who loves creating, inventing, engineering, and building. A different theme every week. Ages 5–10+. mindcraftmakerspace.com/makerspace. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora.

6/6 to 8/19—Art Garage Camps. Offering arts-based programs that inspire, empower, and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages and backgrounds. Ages 3–12, half day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) and full day options. 6100 E 23rd Ave. artgaragedenver.com

6/7 to 7/29—Ceramics in the City Summer Fired Art Camps. Ceramic painting, clay hand building, pottery wheel & glass fusing. Ages 7 & up. ceramicsinthecity.com. 5214 East Colfax Ave. 303-200-0461

6/13 to 7/15—CU Denver LYNX National Arts & Music Industry Camps. For high school students in filmmaking, music industry, animation, illustration, murals, and photography. Camps are one or two weeks long and take place on the CU Denver campus. Commuter and residential options. artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/camps. 303-315-7487.

6/13 to 7/22—Aurora Arts Education Theater Camps. Create and perform plays based on different themes (Beyond the Sea, The Red Dragon and the Green Knights, Dune, and Peter Pan.) Ages 7–18. Two week, half-day camps from 1–4pm. Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora and Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave. cityofaurora.perfectmind.com

7/11 to 7/29—Girls Create Summer Camps: Writing, Comedy & Fashion Design. Athena Project’s program ignites the passions and talents of 6th–10th grade girls in playwriting, comedy, and fashion design. 3 different camps from 9am–3pm, M–F. athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps. Various Denver locations.

ATHLETICS/SPORTS

5/30 to 8/22—Aerial Dance Over Denver – Aerial Dance Summer Camp! Learn aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, and sling in our week long camps (morning or afternoon options). Ages 6–teen. Aerialcirqueoverdenver.com. 4605 Quebec St.

6/1 to 8/26–Shredder Ski and Snowboarding. Learn to ski and snowboard indoors at our summer camps for ages 3–10. Register at shredderski.com. 4890 Ironton St. 720-297-7359.

6/6 to 6/17—Altitude All Sports Tennis Camp. Introductory Tennis Camp, ages 5–10, focusing on the fundamentals. 9am-12pm at McAuliffe Middle School, 2540 Holly St. One or two week options. Altitudeallsports.com

6/6 to 6/17—Blazing Speed, Agility, and Quickness Camp. We will help your child develop the proper movement patterns to dramatically increase their power and explosiveness. Age 9+. 9am–12pm. Fred Thomas Park, 7413 E. 26th Ave. Week one: https://forms.gle/zv5TwAhdiFeJBYaG7. Week two: https://forms.gle/DEbbBw4UuJ5bTbro7. 303-596-2811.

6/6 to 8/11—Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Camps. 11 different camps for all levels, ages 3 to college. Just starting out or hone your skills and get those touches! Metro Denver locations. rapidsyouthsoccer.org

6/6 to 8/19—Speed and Strength Summer Camps. Building confidence is our strength! Weekly, half-day camps to learn proper technique, boost speed and build strength in a non-competitive environment. Ages 8–16. MightyMovementAcademy.com. 2245 Kearney St. 720-955-3677

6/6 to 8/19—CampGrippen Indoor Rock Climbing Camp. Full day, week long indoor rock climbing camps. Six different camp themes to choose from. ugclimbing.com/denver/camps. 8610 E. 21st Ave. 720-592-0716

Starts 6/6—Soccer Electric Camplify. We’re teaming up again with the Denver Film Society, Denver East High School and other local partners for our 8th annual camp. soccerelectric.com

6/6 to 8/4—Preschool Summer Adventure Camp. Gymnastics camp for kids ages 3 to 5½. Two 4-week sessions combining gymnastics with enrichment activities, arts & crafts, games and much more. dardanosgym.com/camp. Dardano’s School of Gymnastics, 2250 Kearney St.

6/6 to 8/4—PGA Junior Golf Camps. Hands-on instruction led by certified PGA Professionals. Ages 6–16. Full and half day options. Several Denver metro locations. pgajuniorgolfcamps.com

6/6 to 8/12—Bounce Gymnastics Summer Camp. Each day students will be participating in a wide variety of gymnastics skills, obstacle courses, and fun games. Entering Kinder–8th grade. Morning or afternoon sessions. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora. Bouncegymnasticsco.com

6/13 to 6/24—AYU Ultimate Summer Camps. Quality Ultimate Frisbee camps for ages 7–16 in Central Park and throughout the Front Range. Co-ed and great for new and experienced players. altitudeyouthultimate.org/play/summer-camps

7/5 to 7/29—Altitude All Sports Multi-Sport Camp. Ages 4-11, 9am-12pm at Central Park in the Central Park neighborhood. Rotate through soccer, dodgeball, kickball, baseball/tee-ball and football. 1–4 week options. altitudeallsports.com

7/25 to 7/28— Nighthawks Soccer Camp. Youth camp 9am–12pm for rising 5–8th graders, boys and girls. High School camp 6–9pm for rising 9– 12th graders, boys and girls. Register before 2/28 for a 25% discount. Nighthawkssoccer.com. 5500 Central Park Blvd.

8/1 to 8/5—Altitude All Sports  Flag Football Camp. Focusing on improving players footwork, game strategy, and understanding the importance of discipline in the game, while competing in fun competitions. Ages 9–12, 9am-12pm. TBD Central Park location. altitudeallsports.com

DAY CAMPS

5/30 to 8/12—Aurora Summer Camps. Summertime isn’t far off, and we have camps your kiddos are sure to enjoy! Every age group, from 18 months to 17-years old, is invited to join the fun. AuroraGov.org/DayCamps. 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora.

5/31 to 8/24—Primrose Central Park Summer Adventure Club. Ages K–5th grade. Every week children explore new themes like sports, arts, robotics, and more through fun, hands-on activities that encourage learning and new ways of thinking. Central Park: primrosedenvercentralpark.com or Denver North: primrosedenvernorth.com.

6/6 to 7/29—Montessori Children’s House of Denver. Learning-centered, theme-based camps at our Central Park, Mayfair & Park Hill campuses for children ages 1–12. Our camps are built around extended outdoor play and hands-on, real-world experiences with a variety of schedule options. mchdenver.org. Central Park: 2211 Xanthia Way. Mayfair: 1467 Birch St. Park Hill: 2600 Leyden St. 303-322-8324.

6/6 to 7/29—Summer at Stanley. Offering child-centered, experiential, full-day weekly camps for students entering grades K–8. Our activities and environments allow campers to explore, create, discover, and problem solve. Before and after-care available. stanleybps.org. Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec St. 303-360-0803.

6/6 to 8/4—Commerce City Summer Camp. Youth Camp Venture: ages 6–10, M–F, 7am–6pm. Adventure Trek: ages 11–15, M–Th, 7am–6pm. Leader in Training: ages 14–15, M–Th, 7am–6pm. Enrichments available. State licensed, low child to staff ratios. Minutes away in Commerce City. c3gov.com/camp. 303-286-6830.

6/6 to 8/5—1-3-6-9 Week Private Traditional Day Camp. We encourage personal growth by providing an excellent program facilitated by highly trained staff. Day tripping adventures options for older campers. Counselor in training programs for high schoolers. Denver locations. Dreambigdaycamp.com. 303-377-1805.

6/6 to 8/12—Camp Shai at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center. Denver’s premier Jewish Day Camp serving children entering grades K–6. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. jccdenver.org/camps/camp-shai. 350 S. Dahlia St.

6/6 to 8/19—Bladium Kids at TOCA Denver. Activities include camp games, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag, arts & crafts, kid’s fitness classes, team building challenges, and more. Half or full days. 2400 Central Park Blvd. bladiumdenver.com/kids

6/13 to 7/29—Galileo Camps Colorado. Kids engage in innovation-sparking art, science, and outdoor challenges that build creative confidence, nurture social development, and deliver the big summer fun they crave! galileo-camps.com/our-camps/summer-camp-galileo. Odyssey School of Denver, 6550 E 21st Ave.

6/13 to 8/12—Summer at Ricks. Blending fun summer activities with rich learning experiences all while enjoying the benefits of the University of Denver campus. du.edu/ricks. 2040 South York St. 303-871-4839.

Summer at Ricks

MISC

6/6 to 7/8—Super Stars Summer Camp. Engaging and fun 5-week Orton-Gillingham intervention program intensive, high-quality reading instruction along with math and writing instruction to grow skills and self-confidence. Half-day and full-day options at 2 locations, Denver and Littleton/Lakewood. EveryChildReading.org

6/9 to 9/5—Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families. Offering 9 summer camps for families who have adopted internationally and domestically. The four-day camps provide authentic cultural activities and a supportive environment for the whole adoptive family. Heritagecamps.org. 2052 Elm St. 202-320-4234

6/13 to 6/17—Campin’ VBS by Arise Church Denver. A day camp adventure for kids 3yrs old to 5th grade (Fall 2022). Half-day, week long camp, time TBD. Sign-ups start March 1, $20/kid, scholarships available. arisedenver.com/vbs. Arise Church Denver, 8700 E 21st Ave.

6/13 to 7/22—Summer Sacred Art. This five day camp explores world religions through music, dance, art-making, story, objects, and discussion. We emphasize building friendships as we learn about faith traditions in an atmosphere of creativity, celebration and fun! Montview Church,1980 Dahlia St. montview.org/children. 970-231-3578

OVERNIGHT

6/5 to 8/12—Avid4 Adventure Resident and Expedition Camps. Resident Camps with 1-week options for 1st–2nd graders and 2-week options for 3rd–11th graders. Week long expedition camps for 5th–12th graders. Camp locations across CO and beyond. Learn more at Avid4.com

6/5 to 8/13—Camp Chief Ouray. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Camp Chief Ouray is the premier overnight camp and adventurous playground. With over 5,000 acres of mountains, valleys, streams, and meadows to explore, boredom is simply not an option. campchiefouray.org. 1101 County Road 53 Granby. 970-887-2648

6/5 to 8/13—Camp Timberline. Camp Timberline is a Christian Sports and Mountain Adventure camp located in Estes Park, Colorado and along the Front Range. We offer several different camps for kids aged 5-18. Join us this summer for a camp experience unlike any other! camptimberline.com. 1207 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park. 970-484-8462

6/13 to 8/7—JCC Ranch Camp. JCC Denver’s overnight camp located on 380 acres of stunning private land in Elbert, Colorado in the Black Forest. ranchcamp.org/explore-ranch-camp

STEM

6/6 to 7/7—28th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camp. June and July camp options. Full and half-day options, 9am–4pm. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical-thinking, and strategic planning for all phases of the game. coloradomasterchess.com. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave.

6/13 to 7/22—Curious Jane Summer Camp. A girls Summer Camp that revolves around science + engineering + design. Themes we offer include Room Makeover, Mythical Creatures, Miniature World, Kitchen Chemistry, Spy Science and more. Ages K-2nd, 3rd-6th, CITs. Full and half day options. Graland School, 55 Clermont St. curiousjane.fun

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