Colorado Mountain Camps

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/NATURE

Avid4 Adventure Summer Day Camps. PreK– 7th graders learn to bike, hike, rock climb, paddle, and more. All levels. Locations across the CO Front Range. avid4.com

Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp. Weekly camps with different themes for ages 5–12 and a Junior Counselor Program for ages 13-17. Scholarships available. 11255 E MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org/camp24

Shredder Fly-fishing Camps. Half- and full-day camps. 5- or 10-day packs to use for any summer dates. shredderoutdoors.com

SPREE Summer Camps. Three unique themes over six weeks of outdoor adventure for 1st–5th graders. After care and leaders in training programs. Johnson Habitat Park. thegreenwayfoundation.org/summercamp.html

The Urban Farm Summer Camp. Half-day & full-day camps. Ages 4–12. Get outside and grow. Scholarships available. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Way Back Weeks @ Four Mile. One week programs, M– F, from 8:30am–1pm with the most activities taking place outdoors on our 12-acre working farm. 1st–5th graders. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

ARTS/MUSIC/PERFORMANCE

Apex Parkour Camps. Structured parkour lessons focused on skill development, free training time, and engaging games. Ages 6–15. AM and PM camps. 700 W. Mississippi Ave. apexdenver.com/camps

Apex Performing Arts Collective. A collaborative and educational artistic experience for children and teens ages 4–19. Six camps to choose from. 209 Kalamath St. apexperformingarts.com

Art Garage Camps. Arts-based programs that inspire, empower, and promote creative self-expression. Ages 3–12, half- and full-day options. 6100 E 23rd Ave. Available by lottery, details at artgaragedenver.com

Aurora Arts Education Theater Camps. Create and perform plays based on different themes. Ages 7–18. Central Library,  Aurora and Aurora Fox Arts Center, Aurora. More details at auroragov.org/things_to_do/

Ceramics in The City Summer Clay Camps. Ceramics, painting, and pottery wheel. Ages 7 & up. 5214 East Colfax Ave. ceramicsinthecity.com

Craftsman and Apprentice Camps. Creative camps for kids ages 5–11. Many themed options run by experienced arts educators. Aftercare available. 2350 N. Gaylord St. craftsmanandapprentice.com

CU Denver LYNX National Arts & Music Industry Camps. For high school students in music, audio production, filmmaking, animation, and visual arts. One and two week programs, residential or commuter. artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/camps

DCPA Summer Acting Classes and Camps. Theatre, movement, improv, and more for children ages 3 to high schoolers, beginner through advanced. denvercenter.org/education

Fashion Factory Design & Sewing Camps. Learn the basics of sewing and design. Ages 7–14. Half- and full- day camps. Stanley Marketplace, 10255 E 25th Ave. Aurora. factoryfashionstanley.com

Girls Create Summer Camps. Writing, Stand-Up, and Fashion Design. 6th–10th grade girls. 3 different camps from 9am–3pm, M–F. Various Denver locations. athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps

International Summer Dance Institute. All levels of dance plus theatre tech camps for ages 3 and up. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave W. cleoparkerdance.org/academy/#

Junior Chef Summer Camps. Knife skills, cooking techniques, food safety, regional cuisines,  and more. Grades 3rd–8th. AM and PM, half-day camps. 2501 Dallas St, Aurora. createkitchenbar.co

Roaming Gnome Theatre and Art Camps. Full-day and half-day sessions, with a different theme each week. Ages 4–14. Before and after care. 10255 E 25th Ave., Unit 5, Aurora. roaminggnometheatre.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids. A professional theater experience with an in-depth, personal, and holistic perspective. Many options for kids ages 5–17. 3425 S. Broadway, Englewood. theaterforkids.net

School of Rock Summer camps. Camps perfect for musicians of all skill levels who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals. Ages 4–17. 560 S Holly St. schoolofrock.com/music-camps/denver

Talk to the Camera Video & Moviemaking Camps. Video and moviemaking camps, and theater and acting camps. STEAM-based, hands-on curriculum. Ages 6–16. talktothecamera.com/denver-co

Wolf Theatre Academy. Develop acting, singing, and dancing techniques in an intensive rehearsal schedule that culminates with performances. Grades 4–12. 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org/camps/wta

Young Writers Summer Camp. Each workshop is designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and excitement about writing. Full-day, half-day, and intensives. 3844 York St. and virtual. lighthousewriters.org

ATHLETICS/SPORTS

Aerial Dance Summer Camps. Learn aerial silks, trapeze, hoop, and hammock. Half- and full-day camps. Every week starting May 27 through Aug. 16. Ages 6–teen. 4605 Quebec St. aerialcirqueoverdenver.com

Altitude All Sports Flag Football Camp. Improve footwork, game strategy, and understanding the importance of discipline in the game. Ages 9–13, 9am–12pm. Week of July 29. At Central Park. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude All Sports Multi-Sport Camp. Ages 4–12, 9am-12pm in two Central Park locations. Soccer, dodgeball, kickball, baseball/tee-ball, and football. 1–4 week options. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude All Sports Tennis Camps. Learn the fundamentals of tennis. Ages 5–10, all skill levels. 9am-12pm at Northfield High School. One or two week options: Jun. 10–14 & Jun. 17–21. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate Summer Camp. We play numerous games to develop disc fundamentals for new and experienced players. altitudeyouthultimate.org/play/summer-camps

Bounce Gymnastics Summer Camp. Weekly and half-day gymnastics camps for K–6th grade. 8:30am–12pm or 12:30–4pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora. bouncegymnasticsco.com

CampGrippen Indoor Rock Climbing Camp. Full-day, week-long indoor rock climbing camps. Different themes to choose from. Lunch and snacks included. 8610 E. 21st Ave. ugclimbing.com

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Camps. Several different camps for all levels, ages 3–18. Just starting out or hone your skills and get those touches! Several metro Denver locations. rapidsyouthsoccer.org

Dance Institute Camps. Offering week-long half- and full-day camps for ages 4–13. And a 6-week dance intensive for ages 11 and up. 4601 Quebec St. danceinstitutedenver.com

Dardano’s Gymnastics Preschool Summer Camp. Ages 3–5½. Gymnastics, enrichment activities, arts & crafts, games, and more. By the day, week, or all full 4-weeks. 2250 Kearney St, dardanosgym.com

Fussbally Soccer Camps. For the competitive soccer player. All sessions have niched topics and are intensive. North sports fields, 10085 E 57th Ave. fussbally.com/2024-summer-camps

Lace ‘Em Up Skating Camps. A variety of on-ice and off-ice activities, games, and lessons for students of all abilities. Full- or half-day camps. laceemupskating.com

Mighty Movement Speed and Strength Camps. Get Outside. Work Hard. Have Fun! Half-day indoor/outdoor summer camp for ages 8–16. 2245 Kearney St. mightymovementacademy.com

Mile High Rowing Club. Learn to Row with Mile High Rowing Club: 4 day camps run May 18- Aug 8th for 13-18 year olds. Cherry Creek State Park. regattacentral.com/clubs/?org_id=2961

Nighthawks Soccer Camp. 9am–12pm for rising 5–8th graders. 5:30– 8:30pm for rising 9–12th graders. Week of 7/29. 5500 Central Park Blvd. nighthawkssoccer.com

Northfield Tennis Summer Camps. Technical instruction, drills, games, match play, and fun. Ages 7–13. All levels. Adams City High School. northfieldtennis.com

PGA Junior Golf Camps. Hands-on instruction led by certified PGA professionals. Ages 6–16. Full- and half-day, indoor and outdoor options. pgajuniorgolfcamps.com

Shredder Ski and Snowboarding Camps. Learn to ski/snowboard indoors at our summer camps for ages 3–10. Half-day, full-day, and 5 or 10 packs to schedule later. 4890 Ironton St. shredderski.com

Soccer Electric 10th Annual “Camplify”. Week of Jun. 17. 2nd–8th grade. We’re teaming up with Sie FilmCenter, Denver East High School, and others. soccerelectric.com/camps.html

Swimming Simply Summer Camp. Full- and half-day camps with personalized swim instruction, yoga, and other fun activities. Ages 4–15. Aurora Central High School. swimmingsimply.com

The Spot Gym Summer Camp. Participants will build climbing skills, confidence, and friendships. Half- and full-day camps. 1235 Delaware St. thespotgym.com

Kent Summer Camp

DAY CAMPS

Aurora Summer Camps. Many options for every age group, from 18 months to 17 years old. 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora. auroragov.org/daycamps

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

Commerce City Summer Camp. Weekly camps for ages 6–10, and 11–15. Leader in Training, ages 14–15. Enrichments available. State licensed, low child to staff ratios. Minutes away. c3gov.com/camp

Compositive Primary Summer Camp. Theater, art, business, math, soccer, STEM, field trips, and cooking. Ages 3–11. One week or all six. 2345 North Ursula St, Aurora. compositiveprimary.org

CSU Spur Summer Camps. Rotating summer camp opportunities that combine grade-level learning with hands-on fun in the themes of science, animals, and the arts. Ages 5–18. csuspur.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science Camps. Full-day summer camps for kids going into grades K–6. Different themes for different age groups. Scholarship spots. 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Discovery Link Summer Camps. Outdoor programming plus visual and performing arts, sports, science, and cultural exploration. Several DPS locations. Ages 3–12. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Dream Big 1-3-6-9 Week Private Traditional Day Camp. Weekly traditional options available in addition to day-tripping options including hiking and specialty camps, half-day sports, and cooking camps. dreambigdaycamp.com

Galileo Camps Colorado. K–10th graders enjoy STEAM-inspired projects, collaborate with peers, and get active outside. Several Denver area locations. galileo-camps.com

Generation Teach STEAM Academy. No cost, 24-day summer learning program. Engineering, law, math & reading plus arts, sports, games, movement enrichment classes, and field trips. M–F, 8:30am–4pm. For DPS students in 5th–7th grade. Enrollment starts Feb. 15. gtsteam.org

Hands-On History Summer Camp at the History Colorado Center. 8 weeks of summer camp for ages 6–12. Different weekly themes range from topics of the deep ocean, archaeology, superheroes, and space exploration! 1200 N Broadway. historycolorado.org

International School of Denver Summer Programs. Your child’s ticket to a world of experiences. New programs offered each week, giving you the flexibility to pick and choose the ones that work best for your summer plans. Ages 3–14. 7701 East First Pl. isdenver.org/summer

Montessori Children’s House of Denver. Learning-centered, theme-based camps at our Central Park, Mayfair, and Park Hill campuses. Ages 1–12. Built around extended outdoor play and hands-on, real-world experiences with a variety of schedule options. mchdenver.org

Primrose Summer Adventure Club. Ages K–5th grade. Every week children explore new themes like sports, arts, robotics, and more. Several Denver locations. primroseschools.com

St. Mary’s Academy Wildcat Summer Camp. Blends learning and adventure, this program features diverse activities and sports in a fun, safe environment. All-day care is available.4545 S University Blvd. stmarys.academy

Stanley Scholars. For kids of economically and socially diverse backgrounds. Must be recipient of free or reduced lunch thru CO Dept. of Ed. 1st–3rd grade. Swim lessons, breakfast, and lunch. Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec St. stanleybps.org

Steve and Kate’s Camp. Campers choose from a variety of activities that include sewing, stop-motion animation, music, sports & recreation, crafts, bread making, and more. steveandkatescamp.com

Summer at Kent Denver. Hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, our Tiny Farm Day camp, academics, innovation, and tech. Ages 4–18. 4000 E Quincy Ave, Englewood. kentdenver.org/summer

Summer at Stanley. Full-day, weekly camps for grades K–8. Campers can explore, create, discover, and problem-solve. Before and after-care. Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec St. stanleybps.org

Summer Safari. Weekly camps for K–9th grade. Featuring animal experiences, zoo expeditions, and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org/summer-safari

Summer Scholars. Free six-week, full day summer program at six DPS locations. Literacy tutoring, social-emotional learning, and summer fun. scholarsunlimited.org/enroll

TOCA Denver Camps. Half-day soccer camps, full-day soccer training camps, and Fun and Games camps. 3–13 years. 2400 Central Park Blvd. tocafootball.com

MISC

Achieving Excellence Academy. A cultural summer program that highlights the experiences of Black/African-American, Latinx, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, & Native American/Indigenous families, students, and educators. M–F, 8:30am–1:30pm, June 7–July 3. 9th–11th graders. dpsk12.org/o/celt/page/achieving-excellence-academy

Arise Kids Camp. Learn all about God’s galactic world, creation, and what the beginning of the world means for us now when we decide to follow Jesus. 4yrs–5th grade. Week of June 10th. Arise Church. 8700 E 21st Ave. arisedenver.com/kidscamp

Every Child Reading: Super Star Summer Camp. Engaging and fun 5-week Orton-Gillingham intervention program. Intensive, high-quality reading instruction along with math and writing instruction. Half-day and full-day options. everychildreading.org

Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy. 8-week academy for boys of color who will be in 6–8 grade. Featuring hip hop, character development, STEM, financial literacy, student voice, leadership, arts, career awareness, and academic readiness. sffoundation.org

FUN-ancial Summer Camps. Experience financial education through award-winning programs. 3rd–8th grade. Young Americans Center for Financial Education, 3550 E. First Ave. yacenter.org/summer-camps

Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families. Nine separate camps for international and domestic adoptees and their families. Specific camp info at heritagecamps.org

Journey Point Kids Camp. Sport and elective-based camp for kids K–5th grades, including outdoor recreation, crafts, and a Bible story. Lunch provided. 8270 Northfield Blvd, Suite 1493. journeypoint.churchcenter.com

Renaissance Adventures Camps. Adventure Quest, Dungeon Delvers, and Knight Teen Leadership Program. Ages 6–17. At Berkeley Lake Park and The Denver Waldorf School. renaissanceadventures.com

Summer Connections. A free, five-week academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students at eligible schools. This full-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success. dpsk12.org/o/dps/page/summer-connections

Summer Sacred Art. Explore world religions through music, dance, art-making, story, objects, and discussion. An atmosphere of creativity, celebration, and fun. Weeks of 6/17, 6/24, 7/15, and 7/22. Montview Church,1980 Dahlia St. montview.org/children

OVERNIGHT

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

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Camp. Kids get outside and gain a deeper exploration and understanding of the natural world through the lens of bird conservation. Ages 12–17. birdconservancy.org

Camp Chief Ouray. Over 5,000 acres of mountains, valleys, streams, and meadows to explore. Camp options for ages 7–14 and leadership opportunities for 15–17. 1101 County Road 53 Granby. campchiefouray.org

Camp Granite Lake. Co-ed, overnight camp for campers in 2nd–9th grade. One hour from Denver. Kids can connect with nature and friends, disconnect from technology, and have fun. 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden. campgranitelake.com

Camp Timberline. A Christian sports and mountain adventure camp located in Estes Park, Colorado and along the Front Range. Several different camps for kids aged 7–18. 1207 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park. camptimberline.com

Camp Quest. A traditional sleepaway camp also offering educational activities focused on critical thinking, ethics, scientific inquiry, philosophy, and comparative religion. Ages 8–17. campquestcolorado.org

Cheley Colorado Camps. 27-day overnight summer experience for girls and boys ages 9–17. Activities include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and more. Estes Park. cheley.com

Colorado Mountain Camps. Intermediate and advanced rock climbing camps and an introduction to camping and overnight trips for the outdoor lover. Grades 3rd–12th. cmc.org/youth/adventure-camps

Colvig Silver Camps. Programs that offer a wide variety of activities and expeditions in addition to a safe and comfortable environment where kids can be themselves. Grades 2–11. colvigsilvercamps.com

Girl Scouts Camps. Connect with nature and one another in a girl-led, supportive environment. Two different CO locations: one and two hours away from Denver. camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org

JCC Ranch Camp. JCC Denver’s overnight camp located on 380 acres of stunning private land in Elbert, Colorado in the Black Forest. 2nd–11th grade. ranchcamp.org/explore-ranch-camp

Stone Canyon Camp. Stone Canyon is a co-ed, overnight camp that services children ages 9–15. Over 30 different daily activities to choose from. stonecanyonedge.org/summercamp/overnight

YMCA Camp Santa Maria. A traditional overnight camp located on more than 1,000 beautiful acres near Bailey, CO. Ages 6–17 with leadership opportunities. ymcanoco.org/camp-santa-maria

Snapology STEAM Camp

STEM

Camp Tech Revolution®. The hottest topics in tech, this unique camp prioritizes experiential, hands-on learning, serious skill building, exciting weekly events, and tons of fun. 1201 5th St. lavnercampsandprograms.com

Code Ninjas. Kids learn to code while gaining problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Ages 5–15. 101 Ulster Ct. codeninjas.com

Curious Jane Summer Camp. A girls camp that revolves around science + engineering + design. Many different themes for ages K–2nd, 3rd–6th, CITs. Full- and half-day options. Graland School, 55 Clermont St. curiousjane.fun

Denver Rocky Mountain 30th Annual Chess Camp. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical thinking, and strategic planning for all phases of the game. Half- and full-day options. Ages 6–18. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. coloradomasterchess.com

Mindcraft Makerspace Steam Summer Camps. For the kid who loves creating, inventing, engineering, and building. A different theme every week. Ages 6–10+. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora. mindcraftmakerspace.com/makerspace

Snapology Camps. Teaches STEAM concepts to children through hands-on, interactive play, using LEGO® bricks and other fun tools. Ages 4–12. 3550 Federal Blvd. kidscampsco.com

Wonder Camp Summer. Activities include cooking & nutrition, social justice, graphic design, animals, architecture, and more. 6/14–6/18 + 6/19. Ages 5–11. 8:30am–3:30pm. stthomasdenver.org