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

ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR/NATURE

Avid4 Adventure Summer Day Camps. Bike, hike, rock climb, paddle, and more. All levels. PreK–7th grade. Locations across the Front Range. avid4.com

Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp. Weekly camps with different themes for ages 5–12.  Jr. Counselor Program for ages 13–17. Scholarships available. 11255 E MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org/camp25

Shredder Fly-fishing Camps. Drop-in pricing or 5-packs. Ages 6+. Meets in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. shredderoutdoors.com.

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

The Urban Farm Summer Camp. Get outside and grow with the plants and animals. Half-day & full-day for ages 4–12. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Way Back Weeks @ Four Mile. Weekly camps from 8:30am–1pm. Most activities outside on a 12-acre farm. Ages 5–12. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

ARTS/MUSIC/THEATER/PERFORMANCE

Apex Performing Arts Collective. Production of Beetlejuice Jr. 10am–4pm. Ages 10–18. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. apexperformingarts.com

Art Garage Camps. Half- and full-day options exploring an artistic theme, style, or medium. Ages 3–12. 6100 E 23rd Ave. Details at artgaragedenver.com

artSpark Creative Studio Summer Camp. Nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and artistic autonomy. Ages 3–14. 9am–3pm. 2630 W Belleview Ave, Littleton. artsparkcreative.com

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 5–12. 10 different themed options. 9am–3pm, aftercare available. 2655 N. Downing St. craftsmanandapprentice.com

CU Denver LYNX National Arts & Music Industry Camps. Music, filmmaking, animation, visual arts, and more. One- and two-week programs, residential or commuter. 9th–12th grade. artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu

DCPA Summer Acting Classes and Camps. Theatre, movement, improv, and more for ages 3–high school, beginner–advanced. denvercenter.org/education

Fashion Factory Design & Sewing Camps. Learn the basics of sewing and design. Ages 8–14.  9am–12pm. factoryfashionstanley.com

Foxlight Theater Lab. Four-week theatre intensive. Grades 7th–12th. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org/foxlight-theatre-lab

Friend Assembly Pottery Camps. Handbuilding from 9am–12pm for 6–10yrs old. Altered wheel from 1–4pm for 10-15yrs old. Different themes each week. Stanley Marketplace. friendassembly.com

Girls Create Summer Camps. Writing, stand-up, fashion design, and art. For girls and non-binary youth, 6th–10th grades. 9am–3pm. 3300 W. Nevada Pl. athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps

Global Culinary & Culture Adventure Camps. Prepare international cuisine and participate in painting, music, and dance. Ages 10–14. 9am–3pm. La Victoria Healing Kitchen, 1427 Elmira St., Aurora. lavictoriahk.com

International Summer Dance Institute. All levels of dance + theatre tech. Ages 3+. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave W. cleoparkerdance.org

Junior Chef Camps. Home Style Comfort or Dining Out themes. Grades 3rd–8th. Half-days 8–11am or 1–4pm. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. createkitchenbar.co

Kaleidoscope Keys Summer Camp. Basic musical concepts, games, and hands-on piano experience in a 5-day program from 9–11:30am. khpianoacademy.com

Mile High Youth Theatre Summer Camps. Everything from full productions to improv, musical theatre, and role play. Half- and full-day. Full and partial scholarships available. 940 Fillmore St. mhyt.org

Neighborhood Art Studio Camps. Ignite the spark of creativity with nine different themed, half-day camps. Combine am/pm for a full-day experience. 4890 Ironton St. neighborhoodartstudio.com

Roaming Gnome Theatre and Art Summer Camps. Hogwarts, performance, and specialty camps. Full-day and half-day. Ages 4+. 10255 E 25th Ave., Aurora. roaminggnometheatre.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids. A professional theater experience. Many options for kids ages 5–17. 3425 S. Broadway, Englewood. theaterforkids.net

School of Rock Themed Summer camps. Camps for musicians of all skill levels who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals. Ages 3–17. 560 S Holly St. schoolofrock.com/music-camps/denver

Talk to the Camera Video & Moviemaking Camps. Social content creation, filmmaking, animation, broadcasting, and more. Ages 6–13. Denver metro area. talktothecamera.com/denver-co

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

Young Writers Summer Camp. Led by published/award-winning writers. Full and half-days. Ages 8–18. 3844 York St. and virtual. lighthousewriters.org

ATHLETICS/SPORTS

Aerial Dance Summer Camps. Learn aerial silks, trapeze, hoop, and sling. Full- and half-day options. Ages 6–teen. 4605 Quebec St. aerialcirqueoverdenver.com

Altitude All Sports Basketball Camp. Develop skills in shooting form, footwork, and mindset. All levels, ages 9–12. 9am–12pm. Week of Aug. 4. Central Park location. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude All Sports Football Camp. Improve footwork, learn game strategy, and understand the importance of discipline. Ages 9–12, 9am–12pm. Week of July 28. At Central Park. altitudeallsports.com

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

Altitude All Sports Tennis Camps. Learn the fundamentals of tennis. Ages 5–10, all skill levels. 9am-12:30pm at Northfield High School tennis courts. One- or two-week options. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate Summer Camp. Develop disc fundamentals for new and experienced players. All participants receive a jersey and disc. altitudeyouthultimate.org/play/summer-camps

Apex Parkour Camps. Focused on skill development, free training time, and engaging games. Ages 6–14. Morning and afternoon camps. 700 West Mississippi Ave. apexdenver.com/camps

Bounce Gymnastics Summer Camp. 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. Lunch and snacks included. 8610 E. 21st Ave. ugclimbing.com

CK Soccer Academy Summer Camp. Learn essential skills through fun, game-like activities, including 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 games. Ages 6–11. concoursek.com

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Camps. Several different camps for ages 4–18. For those just starting out or for the competitive player. Several metro Denver locations. rapidsyouthsoccer.org

Dance Institute Camps. Offering week-long, half- and full-day camps for ages 4–13. Dance intensive for ages 11+. 10515 E 40th Ave. danceinstitutedenver.com

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

ELCS Sports Camps. Learn fundamental skills in basketball, flag football, and soccer along with regular camp activities. Ages 8–12. Two DPS locations. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Fussbally Soccer Camps. Soccer camps for kids that play competitively and want to further develop their skills. Ages 4–14. North Sports Fields, 10085 E. 57th Ave. fussbally.com

Lace ‘Em Up Skating Camps. Ice skating, hockey, off-ice training, and outdoor activities. Full- or half-day camps. Big Bear Ice Arena, Lowry. laceemupskating.com

Madrid Soccer Camp. Improve your soccer skills with experienced Spanish coaches. For boys and girls born 2009–2018. July 14–18. Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E Colfax Ave. rmfsoccercampsusa.com

Mighty Movement Speed and Strength Summer Camps. Half-day camps for kids to safely build strength. Indoor and outdoor activities. Ages 8–16. 2245 Kearney St. mightymovementacademy.com

Nighthawks Soccer Camp. Led by the school’s championship winning coaches, 5th–8th grade in the am, 9th–12th grade from 5:30–8:30pm. Northfield High School, 5500 Central Park Blvd. nighthawkssoccer.com

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

Shredder Ski and Snowboarding Camps. Learn to ski and snow- board indoors this summer. Ages 3–10. Half-day, full-day, or buy 5- and 10-day passes to schedule later. 4890 Ironton St. shredderski.com

Soccer Electric 11th Annual “Camplify”. Spend the morning with experienced soccer coaches and the afternoons watching movies and doing STEAM activities. 1st–8th grade, all levels. 9am–4pm. soccerelectric.com

Swimming Simply: Swim Camp. Make crafts, play games, and swim. Half-day camps for ages 4–7, full-day camps for ages 7–14. Aurora Central High School and Adams City High School. swimmingsimply.com

The Spot Gym Summer Camp. Participants will build climbing skills, confidence, and friendships. Half-, full-, and single day options. Ages 6–13. 1235 Delaware St. thespotgym.com/summer-camp

DAY CAMPS

Aurora Summer Camps. Options for every age group, from 18 mos to 17 years. 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. auroragov.org/daycamps.

Camp Shai. 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

Colorado Academy Summer Program. Campers sample athletic, creative, and waterfront activities that are engaging and fun. Specialty camps too. Ages 4 and up. 3800 S Pierce St. coloradoacademysummer.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. Grades K–12. csuspur.org/summer-programs

Denver Museum of Nature and Science Camps. Full-day summer camps for kids going into grades K–5. Themes geared toward different age groups. Scholarships available. 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Dream Big 1-3-6-9 Week Traditional Day Camps. Discount if all 9, full-day weeks are booked. Extended care, half-day specialty camps, and CIT programs for teens. Denver locations. dreambigdaycamp.com

Galileo STEAM Summer Camp. Innovation, friendship, and outdoor fun for K–8th graders. CIT opportunities too. 9am–3pm daily, with optional extended care. Three Denver locations. galileo-camps.com

Hands-On History Summer Camp at the History Colorado Center. Different themes for grades 1st –6th. Topics range from archaeology, space, CO history, and more. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

International School of Denver Summer Programs. A world of experiences. New programs offered each week. Half-day and July 4th week options. Ages 3–14. 7701 East First Pl. isdenver.org/summer

Montessori Children’s House of Denver. Learning-centered, theme-based camps at the Central Park, Mayfair & Park Hill campuses for children ages 1–12. Full-, half-, and extended-day options. mchdenver.org

Primrose Summer Adventure Club. Every week children explore new themes like sports, arts, robotics, and more through fun, hands-on activities. Ages 5–12. Several Denver locations. primroseschools.com

Steve and Kate’s Camp. A variety of activities including, sewing, animation, music, sports & rec., crafts, bread making, and more. Extended hours plus lunch & snacks included. Two Denver locations. steveandkatescamp.com

Summer at Kent Denver. Hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, innovation, technology, and more. 120 camp offerings. Ages 4–18. 4000 E Quincy Ave, Englewood. kentdenver.org/summer

Summer at Stanley. Experiential summer program for students entering grades K–8. Day camps and specialty camps. Extended care available. 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/safari-camps

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

FREE AND LOW-COST CAMP OPTIONS

Also check for scholarship opportunities with other listed camps

Achieving Excellence Academy. A cultural 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 9–July 2. Rising 9th–11th graders. Denver School of the Arts. dpsk12.org/o/celt/page/achieving-excellence-academy

Arts & Culture Summer Camps. Art, dance, guitar, music, sewing, and theater for ages 6–17. Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

Commerce City Summer Camp. Weekly camps for ages 6–10, 11–15, and a leader-in-training program for ages 14–15. State licensed, low child to staff ratios. Minutes away in Commerce City. c3gov.com/camp

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

ELCS Enrichment Camps. An a la carte camp that caters to students’ passions. Select anywhere from 1–4 enrichment blocks throughout the day. Ages 5–12. Two DPS locations. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy. An 8-week leadership academy for young men and boys of color going into 6–8 grade. Hip hop, character development, STEM, financial literacy, leadership, arts, career awareness, and academic readiness. dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs

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

Girls Inc. Summer Camp. Girls explore the outdoors, leadership, STEM, entrepreneurship, art, music and movement. Cost is on a sliding scale. girlsincdenver.org/summer-camp

Hand and Heart Center Summer Programming. An enriching camp experience of academic support, field trips, and workshops including archaeology and tennis. heartandhandcenter.org/programs

Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps. Learn to bike, paddle board, and more. Ages 7–15. Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

Ready for 202X. For rising 9th graders. Academic support in math, humanities, and science. From June 12–July 17, M–F from 8:30am–2:30pm. Field trips, breakfast, lunch, and a free RTD pass. dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs

Stanley Scholars. Camp for students of economically and socially diverse backgrounds. Applicants must receive free or reduced lunch through the Colorado Department of Education. 1st–3rd grade. Swim lessons, breakfast, and lunch. Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec St. stanleybps.org

Summer at the Club. Sports, field trips, academic enrichment, outdoor adventures, and more. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. bgcmd.org

Summer Connections. A free, 5-week academic program open to rising 1st–5th grade DPS students at eligible schools. Full-day program focuses on preparing students for future success. dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs

Summer Rec Kidz. Mornings for ages 8–12, afternoons for ages 8–18. At various Denver recreation centers and free with a My Denver Card. Weekly registration at any Denver recreation center starting in May.
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Summer Scholars. Free six-week, full-day summer program at several DPS elementary school locations. Literacy tutoring, social-emotional learning, and a healthy dose of summer fun. scholarsunlimited.org/enroll

Youth Sports Summer Camps. Cheerleading, lacrosse, and tennis options. for ages 5–15. Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

MISCELLANEOUS

Arise Kids Camp – Western Theme. Discover what God wants from us, and what it means. 4yrs–5th grade. 9am–12pm. Week of June 13th. Arise Church. 8700 E 21st Ave. arisedenver.com/kidscamp

Every Child Reading: Super Stars Summer Camp. Engaging Orton-Gillingham program with high-quality reading instruction along with math and writing instruction. Half- and full-day options. everychildreading.org

Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families. Nine separate camps for internationally and domestically adoptees and their families. heritagecamps.org

L’Ecole de Denver Summer Camps. Experience art, music, science, outdoor exploration, and more with language immersion of 50/50 English and French. Open to all. Ages 2.5–7. 1280 Vine St. ecoledenver.com

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

Summer Sacred Art. Week-long programs devoted to the arts in a sacred context. 9:30am–2:30pm. K–4th grade. Montview Church,1980 Dahlia St. montview.org

Wizardry Summer Day Camp. Keeping the magic alive with core values and experiences, and exciting activities and challenges. 8:30am–3pm. 3rd–8th grade. 690 N. Colorado Blvd. wizardrysummerdaycamp.org

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

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. 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, leadership opportunities for 15–18. 1101 County Rd. 53, Granby. campchiefouray.org

Camp Granite Lake. 19-night traditional sessions or 5-night mini camps. Connect with nature and friends, disconnect from technology. 2nd–10th grade. 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden. campgranitelake.com

Camp Timberline. A Christian sports and mountain adventure camp located in Estes Park. 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 a focus on humanism. Ages 8–17. campquestcolorado.org

Cheley Colorado Camps. Choose from a 27-day or 5-day summer experience for ages 8–17. Activities include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and more. 3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park. cheley.com

Colorado Mountain Camps. Intermediate and advanced rock climbing and an introduction to camping and overnight trips for the outdoor enthusiast. 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 2nd–11th. 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. Connecting children to their Jewish heritage and community, and the natural world. Elbert, CO in the Black Forest. 2nd–11th grade. ranchcamp.org/explore-ranch-camp

Stone Canyon Outdoor Edventures Camp. A co-ed, overnight camp for children ages 9–15. Over 30 different daily activities to choose from. stonecanyonedge.org/summercamp/overnight

YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake. A brand-new, traditional lakeside overnight camp located on 300 beautiful acres near Ward, CO. Ages 6–17 with leadership opportunities. ymcanoco.org

STEM

Air & Space Summer Camp. Week-long, themed camps that cover STEAM-related subjects. Ages 8–12. 9am–3pm. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

Camp Tech Revolution. Tech camps in robotics, coding, game design, AI, 3D printing, filmmaking, STEM, and more. Ages 6–14. 1201 5th St., on the Auraria campus. lavnercampsandprograms.com

Code Ninjas. Hands-on learning experience for technology-loving children. Themes include Robotics, Roblox, Minecraft, YouTube, and more. Ages 5–14. Half- and full-day camps. 101 Ulster Ct. codeninjas.com

Curious Jane Summer Camp. A girls camp that revolves around science + engineering + design. Different themes for grades K–6th and CITs. Full- and half-day options. Extended care. Graland School, 55 Clermont St. curiousjane.fun

Denver Rocky Mountain 31st Annual Chess Camp. Learn scorekeeping, etiquette, logical-thinking, and strategic planning for the game. Half- and full-day options. Ages 6–18. coloradomasterchess.com

Mad Science Summer Camps. Hands-on science camps for K–5th graders. A wide variety of themes. colorado.madscience.org

Mindcraft Makerspace Summer Camps. A different theme each week to create, invent, engineer, and build. Rising 1st graders and up. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St. mindcraftmakerspace.com

Snapology Camps. Teaches STEAM concepts to children through hands-on, interactive play, using Legos and other fun tools. Full- and half-day options. Ages 4–12. Two Denver locations. kidscampsco.com