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ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR/NATURE

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

Bluff Lake Nature Center. Nature-themed outdoor day camp. New indoor learning space. For campers ages 5–12. Jr. counselors 13–17. Full scholarships available. 11255 E MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org/camp

Shredder Fly-fishing. Aspiring anglers, ages 6 and older, learn the joys of self-sufficient fly fishing. Meets in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. shredderoutdoors.com.

SPREE. Three themes over six weeks of outdoor adventure. 1st grade & up. 8am–3:30pm.  After care and leaders-in-training programs. Johnson Habitat Park. thegreenwayfoundation.org

TUF Summer Camps. Ten weeks of 10 farm-themed summer camps available, with half- and full-day (9am–3pm) options for ages 4–13. New this year: Kona Ice at every Friday of camp! 10200 Smith Rd., Denver. theurbanfarm.org/summercamp

Way Back Weeks @ Four Mile. Weekly camps from 9am–3pm. Most activities are outdoors on a working 12-acre farm. Ages 5–12. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

ARTS/MUSIC/THEATER/PERFORMANCE

Apex Music Academy. Musicians develop new skills and connect with others who share their passion for music. By the day or week. apexmusicacademy.com

Apex Performing Arts Collective. Musical theater camps for performers of all ages and experience levels. 209 Kalamath St. apexperformingarts.com

Art Garage. Half- and full-day options exploring a theme, style, or medium. Led by working artists. Ages 3–12. 6100 E 23rd Ave. artgaragedenver.com

artSpark Creative Studio. A studio experience to explore materials, develop ideas, and build projects over time. Focused on process, experimentation, and problem-solving. Camps all summer for PreK–8th grade. Littleton & Arvada. artsparkcreative.com

Art Students League of Denver. Ten weeks of creativity. Full- or half-days, many different themes. Ages 6–17. Scholarships available. 200 Grant St. asld.org

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

Craftsman and Apprentice. Creative camps for kids ages 5–12. Different themed options. 9am–3pm. 2655 N. Downing St. craftsmanandapprentice.com

CU Denver LYNX National Arts & Music Industry Camps. Summer Arts Camps at CU Denver for High School Students. Session one (June 8–12) features programs in 2D animation/illustration, photography,  audio production/Ableton Live, and comic book character design. Session two (June 14–26) is a preview of college music industry programs in songwriting, recording arts, music business, and performance. Session three (July 12–24) offers programs in filmmaking,  animation, and visual immersive art. These sessions are previews of programs at CU Denver College of Arts & Media. Residential and commuter options for two-week camps. Scholarships available. artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/camps

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

Foxlight Theatre Lab. Four-week theater intensive designed to inspire and develop the next generation of artists. Grades 7th–12th. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

Friend Assembly Pottery Camps. Sign your artists up for a variety of half-day pottery camps that include wheel throwing, hand-building, and a whole lotta’ good times! Ages 6–14yrs. Weekly from June 8 to Aug. 21. Stanley Marketplace. friendassembly.com

Girls Create. Writing, stand-up, fashion design, and art. For girls 6th–10th grades. Scholarships available. 9am–3pm. 3300 W. Nevada Pl. athenaprojectarts.org

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

Junior Chef. Eastern and Western hemisphere dishes. Grades 3rd–8th. Half-days 8–11am or 1–4pm. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. createkitchenbar.co

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

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

Little Kitchen Academy. A Montessori-inspired cooking school for ages 2–18 teaches practical life skills, builds confidence, and inspires a lifelong love of cooking. littlekitchenacademy.com

Mile High Animation. Unlock creativity within digital filmmaking, animation, and drawing. Taught by industry professionals and college professors.  Ages 9–17. milehighanimation.com

Mile High Youth Theatre. Several different productions and modalities to choose from. 940 Fillmore St.  Ages 4–high school. mhyt.org

Neighborhood Art Studio Camps. Summer camps for 5–14-year-old artists where they can explore a new theme/project each week. Half- or full-day with before and after care available. neighborhoodartstudio.com/summer-camps

Roaming Gnome Theatre. Weeklong (half- and full-day) creative camps for ages 4 & up. Hogwarts, K-Pop, Acting for Screen, Playwriting, Wicked, Taylor Swift, LEGO, and more! 10255 E 25th Ave. roaminggnometheatre.com

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

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

Talk to the Camera Video & Moviemaking. Social content creation, filmmaking, animation, broadcasting, and more. Ages 6–16. talktothecamera.com/denver-co

Wolf Theatre Academy. Develop acting, singing, and dancing techniques in an intensive rehearsal schedule that culminates in performances. Grades 4th–7th. 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org/camps/wta

ATHLETICS/SPORTS

Aerial Cirque Over Denver. Introduces students to four aerial apparatuses: silks, trapeze, lyra (hoop), and sling.  Ages 6–teen. 4605 Quebec St. aerialcirqueoverdenver.com

Altitude All Sports. Half-day camps include basketball camp (ages 9–13), football camp (ages 9–13), multi-sport (soccer, dodge ball, kickball, baseball/tee-ball, and football for ages 4–12), and tennis (ages 5–11). Central Park locations. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate. Develop disc fundamentals for new and experienced players. Ages 7–17. altitudeyouthultimate.org

Apex Parkour. Structured lessons with open play, games, and movement challenges. Ages 6–14. Morning and afternoon camps. 700 West Mississippi Ave. apexdenver.com

Bounce Gymnastics. 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. Full-day, weeklong indoor rock climbing camps with different themes. 8610 E. 21st Ave. ugclimbing.com

Cherry Creek Dance Academy. Morning- and afternoon-themed camps for ages 2–8 and workshops for ages 4–11. cherrycreekdance.com

Community Sailing of CO. A sailing experience that will increase confidence, teamwork, independence, camaraderie, and fun. Full-day camps for ages 5–17. communitysailing.org

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

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

Denver Fencing Center. For beginners or those who want to improve. Half- and full-days, ages 5–17. Before and after care available. denverfencingcenter.com

ELCS Sports. Student athletes learn basketball, soccer, and flag football, along with other sports and camp activities. Grades 3rd–6th. Full days. Manual High School. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Fussbally Soccer Camps. Youth soccer camps offered M–F from May 25–Aug. 7 for kids of all skill levels ages 5–14. Multiple locations available across Denver. Competitive, skill-focused development with expert coaches. fussbally.com

High Altitude Martial Arts. Learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing techniques with enthusiastic, experienced instructors. 8:30am–3pm. Ages 5–12. highaltitudema.com

High Altitude Tennis. Half- and full-day tennis camps all summer long at Hill Middle School.  Ages 6–12. highaltitudetennis.com

i9 Sports. Nike multi-sport day camps for kids ages 5–12. Rotate through flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball in an encouraging environment. Multiple locations. i9sports.com

Jets Lax Summer Clinics. Small-group and private lacrosse training for boys that can be flexibly scheduled from one hour to a full day. Customized to the athlete’s skill level. jetslacrosse.com

Madrid Soccer. Improve your soccer skills with experienced Spanish coaches. For players born 2010– 19. 8am–2pm. July 6–10. rmfsoccercampsusa.com

Mighty Movement Speed and Strength. Ignite speed, build strength, and boost confidence. Led by expert coaches. Half-day camps for ages 8–16. 2245 Kearney St. mightymovementacademy.com

Nighthawks Soccer. Youth camp (grades 5th–8th), incoming player camp (all new players), and returning player camp (10th–12th grade players). Northfield High School. nighthawkssoccer.com

Northfield Tennis Camp. All camps are supervised  by certified USPTR professionals. Technical instruction, games, and match play.  Appropriate for all levels of experience.  Ages 6–13 and up to 18 for high school training week. northfieldtennis.com

Park Hill Dance Academy. Themed dance camps for ages 3–9 and level-based intensive camps for ages 10–19, plus an aerial camp. parkhilldance.com/camps

Pedalheads. Kids learn to ride safely and confidently on the road. Camps at Westerly Creek Elementary.  Ages 4 & up. pedalheads.com

PGA Junior Golf. Hands-on instruction led by certified PGA Professionals. Ages 7–16. Half-day, morning options. pgajuniorgolfcamps.com

Pioneer Athletic Super Summer (P.A.S.S.) Full-day camps focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and the fundamentals of sports. ritchiecenter.du.edu/sports/pass_camp

Rapids Youth Soccer. Your spring 2026 soccer adventure starts here! Recreational camps and leagues for ages 3–16. Register now—camp spaces are limited and spring teams are forming. rapidsyouthsoccer.org

Shredder Ski and Snowboarding. Learn to ski and snowboard 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

Skyhawks Sports. Non-competitive, skill-based programs for kids ages 2–14. Kids develop sports skills, confidence, and teamwork. skyhawkscolorado.com/denver

Soccer Electric Camplify. Focus on fun, free play, skills work, and small-sided games while working with experienced coaches in the morning. Watch movies and do STEAM activities in the afternoon. June 8–12 & 15–19, 9am–4pm. soccerelectric.com

Square State Skate. Skateboard at the home park in the morning before taking the “skate bus” to at least one other park each day. Some experience recommended. squarestateskate.com

Swimming Simply Camp. Full-day (ages 7–14) & half-day (ages 4–7) in Aurora and Wheat Ridge. Five days of swim lessons, in-water games, outdoor games, crafts, and other activities. swimmingsimply.com/swim-camp

Tada Gymnastics. Packed with gymnastics skills, obstacle courses, active games, and tons of movement so campers stay engaged, challenged, and smiling. 7506 E. 36th Ave. tadagymnastics.com

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

TOCA Soccer Camp. TOCA soccer camps provide players the opportunity to learn soccer skills in a fun, safe environment. Trained coaches will keep kids engaged on the field with fun, skill-based activities. tocafootball.com/centers/denver

DAY CAMPS

Aurora Summer. Options for every age group, from 18 months to age 17. Three locations in Aurora. auroragov.org/daycamps

Camp Galileo for K–8th. Engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun at four camps in Denver. M–F, 9am–3pm with optional extended care. Use code 26CGALFP25 to save $75/wk before Feb. 28. galileo-camps.com

Camp Shai. Serving children entering grades K–6th. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. Traditional, sports, makers, explorers, and counselor-in-training programs. 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org/camps

Colorado Academy. Campers sample athletic, creative, and waterfront activities that are engaging and fun. Specialty camps too. Ages Pre-K & up. 3800 S Pierce St. coloradoacademysummer.org

CSU Spur. 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/camps

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Full-day summer science camps for grades K–6th. Experiment, create, build, and ask questions. Scholarships available. 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Dream Big. PreK–11th grade with flexible options. Celebrating 20 years. Extended care and counselor-in-training programs for teens. Traditional and adventure camps, middle and high school programs. dreambigdaycamp.com

Explore the World in Denver. The International School of Denver’s summer programs are your child’s ticket to a world of experiences. Full-days, off-campus adventures, lunch included, after care available. Ages 3-14. Register at isdenver.org/summer

Hands-on History Camps. Campers expand their horizons through fun and hands-on activities. Tuition assistance available. Weekly themes: history, art, community, & more. Grades 1st–5th. Two locations: History Colorado Center and CSU Spur. h-co.org/hoh-registration

Montessori Children’s House of Denver. Learning-centered, theme-based camps at the Central Park, Mayfair & Park Hill campuses for children ages 15 months+. 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

RJ SOAR Middle School Camps. For rising 5th–8th graders and led by Regis Jesuit faculty, staff, and coaches, your children can explore new interests, build skills, and make friends through engaging camps in the arts, academics, and athletics. regisjesuit.com/RJSOAR 

Steve and Kate’s Camp. A variety of activities including, sewing, animation, music, sports & rec., crafts, bread making, and more. Extended hours plus lunch and snacks included. 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 Ricks. Each week is a new opportunity for creativity, friends, and building lifelong skills and confidence.  Ages 3–12. du.edu/ricks/summer

Summer at Stanley. Experiential 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 Fun & Games Camp. Fun & games camps and before/after school programs. Kids will play a variety of games like capture the flag, sharks & minnows, dodgeball, etc., and spend some time in the inflatable fun zone. tocafootball.com/centers/denver

FREE & LOW-COST CAMP OPTIONS

Also check for scholarship opportunities with other listed camps

Arts & Culture Camps. Art camps (ages 5–7), dance camps (ages 7–12), theater camp (ages 6–13.) Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

Commerce City Summer. Weekly outdoor adventure camps for ages 6–10 and 11–15. State-licensed, low child-to-staff ratios. Minutes away in Commerce City. c3gov.com/camp

Discovery Link. Indoor and outdoor programming in the visual and performing arts, sports, science, and cultural exploration. Ages 5–12. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

ELCS Enrichment. An a la carte camp that caters to students’ passions. Select from 1–4 enrichment blocks a day. Grades K–5th. Merrill Middle School. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy. 8-week program for boys of color going into 6–8th grade. Hip hop, character development, STEM, financial literacy, and more. sffoundation.org

Generation Teach STEAM Academy. Free 24-day learning program. Engineering, law, math, reading, arts, sports, games, enrichment classes, and field trips. For DPS students, 5th–7th grade. gtsteam.org

Girls Inc. Denver. Low-cost, full-day camps for girls to expand their imagination, explore and experience the world around them, build strong relationships, and feel confident. Grades 1st–12th. 1499 Julian St. girlsincdenver.org

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

Little Links. Indoor and outdoor programming in the visual and performing arts, sports, science, and cultural exploration. Several DPS locations. Ages 3–4. dpsk12.org/o/equity/page/summer-camps

Outdoor Adventure. Learn to bike, skate, climb, and more. Ages 7–14. Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

Ready for 202X. For rising 9th graders. Academic support in math, humanities, and science. M–F from 8:30am–2:30pm. Check website for 2026 details. dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs

Stanley Scholars. For students of economically and socially diverse backgrounds. Applicants must receive free or reduced lunch. 1st–3rd grade. Stanley British Primary School. stanleybps.org

Summer at the Club. Sports, field trips, academic enrichment, outdoor adventures, and more. Grades K–12th. Through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. bgcmd.org/programs/summer

Summer Academy. A free 5-week academic program for rising 1st–5th grade DPS students at eligible schools. Full-day program. dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs

Summer Rec Kidz. Weekly camps for ages 8–12. At various Denver recreation centers and free with a My Denver Card. 9am–4pm. Registration opens at the end of February. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

Summer Scholars. Six-week full-day summer program at several DPS elementary schools. Literacy tutoring, social-emotional learning, and a healthy dose of summer fun. scholarsunlimited.org/enroll 

Youth Sports. Cheerleading, lacrosse, tennis. baseball/softball, basketball, and volleyball. for ages 5–14. Through the City of Denver. tinyurl.com/33hjxbkr

MISCELLANEOUS

Arise Kids. Centered around John 10:10 and the idea of the full life Jesus wants for all of us. K–5th grade. Week of June 8.  Arise Church. arisedenver.com

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

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

Jr. Firefighters. 1st–3rd graders experience the life and work of firefighters. Learn fire safety and science. July 28–31. denverfirefightersmuseum.org

L’Ecole de Denver. Experience art, music, science, and more with classes taughts in both French and English.  Ages 2.5–7. 1280 Vine St. ecoledenver.com

Renaissance Adventures. Adventure Quest, Dungeon Delvers, and Teen Leadership Training. Ages 6–17. renaissanceadventures.com 

Riverside Church. Two electives with Bible storytime each day. Many electives to choose from. PreK–5th grade. 8270 Northfield Blvd. riversidedenver.com

Spanish Learning Network. Centered around Spanish vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills using a wide variety of play- and creativity-based activities. spanishlearningnetwork.com

Summer Sacred Art. Weeklong programs devoted to the arts in a sacred context. K–4th grade. Montview Church,1980 Dahlia St. montview.org

Wizardry Summer Day Camp. Receive your letter, shop for supplies, then attend classes in Potions, Herbology, Charms, Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and play the wizard sport. Making Magic for 25 Years. wizardrysummerdaycamp.org is unforgettable!

Young Americans. Financial education through award-winning programs. 3rd–8th grade. Young Americans Center for Financial Education. yacenter.org

OVERNIGHT

Alpengirl. 1–2 week multi-adventure summer trips for girls ages 10–17 in the northern Rockies, Pacific northwest, New England, and Europe. alpengirlcamp.com

Avid4 Adventure. Resident Camps with weeklong options for 1st–2nd graders and 2-week options for 3rd–11th graders. Weeklong expedition camps for 5th–12th graders. avid4.com 

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Kids gain a deeper 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. Granby. campchiefouray.org

Camp Granite Lake. 19-night traditional sessions or 5-night mini camps. Connect with nature, 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 ages 7–18. 1207 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park. camptimberline.com

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

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

CISV. Become a global citizen. Summer programs in Brazil, Korea, Canada, Norway, the Philippines, and the U.S. Ages 11–17. denver.cisvusa.org

Colorado Mountain Club. Intermediate and advanced rock climbing and an intro to camping and overnight trips. Grades 3rd–12th. cmc.org

Colvig Silver. A wide variety of activities and expeditions in a safe and comfortable environment. Grades 2nd–11th. Durango. colvigsilvercamps.com

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

Highlands. Weeklong camps for 3rd–12th graders.  Activities include archery, rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, arts and crafts, gaga ball, outdoor skills, and more. Allenspark. highlandscamp.org

JCC Ranch. Connecting children to their Jewish heritage and community, and the natural world. Elbert. 2nd–11th grade. ranchcamp.org

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

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

STEM

32nd Annual Chess Camp. Learn scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament prep, logical-thinking, and strategic planning. Half- and full-day options. 4500 E. Hampden Ave. coloradomasterchess.com

Air & Space. Weeklong, themed camps. 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. lavnercampsandprograms.com

Code Ninjas Camp. Weeklong, half-day morning and afternoon camps. Programs include Minecraft, Roblox, LEGO Robotics, and coding camps designed to make learning fun and hands-on. 101 Ulster Ct. codeninjas.com/co-denver

Curious Jane Camp. Hands-on creative adventures for curious makers going into 1st–9th grades. Campers explore engineering, science, art, and storytelling in a welcoming environment. 1460 S. Holly St. curiousjane.fun/camp/locations/msd

iD Tech. Instructors from elite universities like Stanford and NYU bring their own flair, inspiring campers to transform ideas into reality. Ages 7–17. On the DU campus. idtech.com

MindCraft STEAM Summer Camps. Unique STEAM camps. Kids explore, build, and create while making friends.  Ages 5–14. 9am–12pm and 1–4pm. Lunch supervision is free with morning/afternoon camps in the same week. Stanley Marketplace. mindcraftmakerspace.com

Snapology. Teaches STEAM concepts to children through hands-on, interactive play, using LEGO and other fun tools. Full- and half-day options. Ages 5–12. Two Denver locations. kidscampsco.com