2023 Summer Camp Guide

02/01/2023  |  by Christie Gosch

Camp Chief Ouray

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

Avid4 Adventure Summer Day Camps. 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

Bluff Lake Nature Center Summer Camp. Weekly camps for ages 5–12 are sold out but spots are available in the Junior Counselor Program for ages 13-17. Scholarship spots also still available. 11255 E MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org/camp

Way Back Weeks @ Four Mile. Each program runs for one week, M– F, from 8am–1pm with the majority of activities taking place outdoors on our 12-acre working farm. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

Shredder Fly-fishing Camps. Good things come to those who BAIT! Half- and full-day summer camps in Denver, Boulder, and the Mountains. shredderoutdoors.com.

SPREE Summer Camps. Unique, weekly camps, 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

The Urban Farm Summer Camp. 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. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org/summer-camp-tuf

ARTS/MUSIC/THEATER/PERFORMANCE

Apex Performing Arts Collective. A collaborative and educational artistic experience for children and teens ages 5–18. Four camps to choose from. 209 Kalamath St. apexperformingarts.com

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

Art Smart Summer. The Children’s Art School invites young artists to a summer of creative discoveries in six weeklong classes from June 26 to July 24 in morning and afternoon programs. For more information, contactsrtcreates.org.

Aurora Arts Education Theater Camps. Create and perform plays based on different themes. Ages 7–18. Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Pkwy,  Aurora and Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave. More details at auroragov.org/things_to_do/recreation___sports_programs/camps

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

CU Denver LYNX National Arts & Music Industry Camps. For high school students in music, audio production, filmmaking, animation, and visual arts. Nine program options, 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 in these intro to level 3 courses. Students will explore a variety of projects and techniques. Ages 7–15. Half and full day camps. Stanley Marketplace, 10255 E 25th Ave. Aurora. factoryfashionstanley.com

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

Neighborhood Art Studio Summer Camps. Featuring different themes each week. Artists are encouraged to open their minds, create without boundaries, and ignite the spark of ingenuity that lies within. Ages 5+, half-day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm).

Roaming Gnome Theatre and Art Summer Camps. Full-day and half-day sessions, with a different theme each week. 10255 E 25th Ave., Unit 5, Aurora. Roaminggnometheatre.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids. A professional theater experience as well as an in-depth, personal, and holistic perspective on the crafting of theatre. 14 options for kids ages 5–17. 3425 S. Broadway, Englewood. theaterforkids.net

School of Rock Themed Summer camps. Five different sessions: Best of the 90s, Indie Rock, Pop Punk, Blues Rock,  and 21st Century Rock. Ages 8–18 from beginner to experienced. 560 S Holly St. schoolofrock.com/music-camps/denver

School of Rock Themed Summer Camps

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. Denver metro area. talktothecamera.com

Wolf Theatre Academy. Students will develop acting, singing, and dancing techniques in an intensive rehearsal schedule that culminates in sold-out performances in the Elaine Wolf Theatre. Grades 4–8. 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org/camps/wta

ATHLETICS/SPORTS

Aerial Dance Summer Camps. Do you have a child who swings on ropes and loves to climb? Kiddos learn aerial silks, trapeze, hoop, and sling in these half-day camps. 4605 Quebec St. aerialcirqueoverdenver.com

Altitude All Sports Flag Football Camp

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. Week of July 31.  At Central Park. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude All Sports Multi-Sport Camp. Ages 4–12, 9am-12pm at Central Park. Rotate through soccer, dodgeball, kickball, baseball/tee-ball, and football. 1–4 week options. altitudeallsports.com

Altitude All Sports Tennis Camps. Introductory tennis camp, ages 5–10, focusing on the fundamentals. 9am-12pm at McAuliffe, 2540 Holly St. One or two week options: Jun. 5–9 & Jun. 12–16. Altitudeallsports.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate Summer Camps. We play numerous games to develop disc fundamentals for new and experienced players.  All participants receive a jersey and disc. altitudeyouthultimate.org/play/summer-camps

Bounce Gymnastics Summer Camp. Weekly and half-day gymnastics camps for Kinder–8th grade. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St,  Aurora. bouncegymnasticsco.com

CampGrippen Indoor Rock Climbing Camp. Full-day, week-long indoor rock climbing camps. 7 different camp themes to choose from. 8610 E. 21st Ave. ugclimbing.com/denver/camps

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Camps. Several camps for all levels, ages 3 to 18.  Just starting out or hone your skills and get those touches! 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 10 and up. 4601 Quebec St. danceinstitutedenver.com

Dardano’s Gymnastics Preschool Summer Adventure Camp. Ages 3 to 5 ½. Combining gymnastics with enrichment activities, arts & crafts, games, and much more. Sign up by the day, week, or full 4-week camp. 2250 Kearney St, dardanosgym.com/camp

Fussbally Soccer Camps. Soccer camps for kids that play competitively and want to further develop their skills. All sessions have niched topics and are intensive. Willow Elementary School, 8499 Stoll Pl. fussbally.com/summer-camps

Lace ‘Em Up Skating Camps. A great way to advance your skating skills while having fun with friends. Our coaches offer 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 Summer Camps. Get Outside.  Work Hard. Have Fun! Half-day indoor/outdoor summer camp for ages 8–16. 2245 Kearney St. mightymovementacademy.com

Nighthawks Soccer Camp. Youth camp 9am–12pm for rising 5–8th graders. High School camp 6–9pm for rising 9–12th graders. Week of July 24th. Register before 2/1 for a 20% discount. 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 snowboard indoors at our summer camps for ages 3–10. Half- and full-day options. 4890 Ironton St. shredderski.com

Soccer Electric 9th Annual “Camplify”. Week of June 19th.  We’re teaming up with Sie FilmCenter, Denver East High School, and other local partners. Denver East High School, soccerelectric.com/camps.html

Swimming Simply: Swim Camp. Full-day camp, 9am–3pm,  where we will ensure your swimmer has an excellent week of learning and stroke development.  Ages 7–13. 11700 E 11th Ave. swimmingsimply.com

DAY CAMPS

Summer at Kent Denver School

Aurora Summer Camps. 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. 15151 E Alameda Pkwy,  Aurora. auroragov.org/daycamps

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

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. 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org/camps/camp-shai

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

CSU Spur Summer Camps. Interested in science, animals, or the arts? CSU Spur offers camp opportunities that combine grade-level learning with hands-on fun! csuspur.org/summer-programs

Discovery Link Summer Camps. Outdoor programming and engaging activities in the visual and performing arts, sports, science, and cultural exploration. Several DPS locations.  Ages 3–12. equity.dpsk12.org/extended-learning

Dream Big 1-3-6-9 Week Day Camp. 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

Galileo Camps Colorado. K–10th graders enjoy STEAM-inspired projects, collaborate with peers and get active outside. Two locations: Odyssey School of Denver and The Denver Waldorf School. galileo-camps.com

Hands-On History Summer Camp. 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/summercampathcc

International School of Denver Summer Programs. Your child’s ticket to a world of experiences. New programs offered each week—pick and choose the ones that work best for you. 7701 East First Pl. isdenver.org/summer

Montessori Children’s House of Denver. Learning-centered, theme-based camps at our Central Park, Mayfair, & Park Hill campuses. Ages 1–12. 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 through fun, hands-on activities. Central Park: primrosedenvercentralpark.com or Denver North: primrosedenvernorth.com

Summer at Kent Denver. Innovative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, our Tiny Farm day camp, academics, innovation, and technology.  With 120 offerings, there’s summer fun for everyone! Ages 4–18. 4000 E Quincy Ave, Englewood. kentdenver.org/summer

Summer at Ricks. Blending fun summer activities with rich learning experiences all while enjoying the benefits of the University of Denver campus. Before and after care available. Preschool–6th grade. 2040 South York St. du.edu/ricks

Summer at Stanley. Child-centered, experiential, full-day weekly camps for grades K–8. Activities and environments allow campers to explore, create, discover, and problem-solve. Before and after-care available. Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec St. stanleybps.org

MISC

Arise Kids VBS: Undefeated. Kids from 3 years old to 5th grade join us for a fun tropical-themed summer camp that runs from 9am–12pm (week of June 12th) at Arise Church. 8700 E 21st Ave. arisedenver.com/vbs

Every Child Reading: Super Stars 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 at 3 locations. everychildreading.org

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

Summer Sacred Art. 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

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

Camp Chief Ouray. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Camp Chief Ouray is the premier overnight camp and adventure playground. Over 5,000 acres of mountains, valleys, streams, and meadows to explore. 1101 County Road 53 Granby. campchiefouray.org

Camp Granite Lake. Co-ed, overnight camp for campers in 1st–9th grade. 1 hour from Denver, CGL focuses on creating a kind & inclusive camp community. 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. We offer several different camps for kids aged 5-18.  Join us this summer for a camp experience unlike any other! 1207 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park. camptimberline.com

Cheley Colorado Camps. Top-rated, 27-day overnight summer experience for girls and boys ages 9–17.  Activities include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and more. 3960 Fish Creek Rd, Estes Park. cheley.com

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

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

Curious Jane Summer Camp. A girls’ camp revolving around science + engineering + design. Themes include The Poster Project, Spies in Disguise, Fab Lab, Magic + Mystery, and Ooey Gooey Science.  Ages K–2nd, 3rd–6th, CITs. Full- and half-day options. Graland School, 55 Clermont St. curiousjane.fun

Denver Rocky Mountain 29th Annual Chess Camp. 9am–4pm. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament prep, logical-thinking, and strategic planning. June 5–9 and July 5–7. 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 5–10+. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St,  Aurora. mindcraftmakerspace. com/makerspace

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