DAY CAMPS
Acting Up Summer Style
June 12-23 and July 10-21 |Drama camp for ages 5-6.|$85 RESIDENTS, $105 NONRESIDENTS |Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-699-3911 |AURORA
ADD/HD & Sensory Integration Camp
June 19-23|Therapeutic intensive camp for ages 7 and over, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. activities.|Unique Prints Pediatric Therapy Services, 2900 S. University Blvd., 303- 773-1034
Advanced Junior Rangers
July 10-14|Nature-focused camp for ages 13-15|$149, $139/DISTRICT RATE |South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-730-1022 |LITTLETON
Adventure Summer Day Camp
June 5-Aug. 18|Golden Community Center offers a camp for ages 6-12, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities include weekly field trips, cooking, games and swimming, climbing. |$26-$135|1470 10th St., 303-384-8124|GOLDEN
Adventure Quest Day Camps
June-August|Children ages 6-14 create heroes of an incredibly fun and dynamic quest, working together in a mythical and magical world to overcome challenges, solve mystifying riddles, brainstorm unique solutions to puzzling dilemmas and swashbuckle with foes.|302 Pearl St., 303-786-9216, renaissanceadventures.com |BOULDER
Ancient Art History of the 1960s
June 5-9|Campers ages 10-14 discover the arts and styles of the ’60s. |$97 RESIDENTS, $126 NONRESIDENTS|303-
987-5436|LAKEWOOD
Art Camp
Dates to be announced|Offers drawing, painting and mixed media for ages 8-adult. |Call for price|Valorie Snyder Studio of Fine Art, 5186 S. Lowell Blvd., 303-734-4208, snyderstudio.com
|LITTLETON
Art and Mini Golf
June 12-Aug. 10|Visual arts, comic book drawing, weaving and miniature golf for ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-noon. |$46 RESIDENTS, $60 NONRESIDENTS
|Bicentennial Arts Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., 303-344-1776 |AURORA
Art and Science of Rocketry
June 20-29|Students in grades 2-8 learn the fundamentals of rocketry and flight, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.|$155|303-777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Arvada Center
Variety of creative camps for ages 6-18, including drama, storytelling, chorale, drawing, African drumming, photography, yoga, ceramics and sign language.|$45-$350|56901 Wadsworth Blvd., 720-898-7200, arvada center.org/classes |ARVADA
Avid4 Adventure
June 12-Aug. 18|Outdoor Adventure Coed day camp for kids ages 5-12. Activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. One-week sessions 9-2:30 p.m. ages 7-12 and 9 a.m.- noon ages 5-6 Monday-Friday. |$100 HALF-DAY, $300 FULL-DAY|720- 249-2412|BOULDER
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
June 26-Aug. 4|Summer intensive program for students of all ages and abilities. Programs include an Intermediate camp and a Fairytale Ballet camp.|303- 466-5685, balletnouveaucolorado.org |BROOMFIELD
Be Your Own Boss
June 19-23|Fifth- and sixth-graders learn specific skills to start and run a successful business.|$175|Young Americans Center, 3550 E. First Ave., 303-321- 2265, ya center.org
Bits, Bytes & Bots
June-August|Robotics, moviemaking and game creation for ages 6-14. Morning and afternoon sessions available. |303-494-2687, bitsbytesbots.com, info @bitsbytesbots.com|BOULDER, HIGHLANDS RANCH, WESTMINSTER & LONGMONT
Brain Respiration Day Camp
June 26-July 28|Two sessions for ages 6-14. Campers participate in brain integration exercises and fun activities.|2900 S. University Blvd., 303-773-1034
Broadway Bound
July 24-28|Musical drama camp for Middle and High School students with acting, singing or dance experience, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cabaret-style performance on July 28.|$210/AURORA RESIDENTS, $230/NONRESIDENTS |Aurora Fox, Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1973, auroragov.org/recreation |AURORA
Camp Chief Niwot
June 12-Aug. 18|YMCA camp for grades 1-8 offers outdoor skills and games, swimming, horseback riding and daily adventures.|$168-$192|Boulder Elks Club, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|BOULDER
Camp Cook-a-Munga
June 19-July 14|Campers ages 6-12 plan nutritious meals, prepare food and learn kitchen safety. |$85 RESIDENTS, $105 NONRESIDENTS |Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630|AURORA
Camp E.C.O.
June 8-Aug. 15|Canoeing, mountain trips and other outdoor recreation for ages 9-12 , 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE |Devinny Cottages, 12275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 303-981-7380, 303-594-0967 |LAKEWOOD
Camp Gan Israel
Begins in July|Camp for Jewish children of all backgrounds ages 3-14. Activities include sports, swimming, mad science and pottery.|$165/PER WEEK |Front Range Community College, 303- 429-5177, jewishkidscamp.com
|WESTMINSTER
Camp Happy Tails
June 12-Aug. 18|Campers in grades 4-8 learn about animal care, careers in animal welfare and community involvment, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.|Call for price|Boulder Humane Society, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|BOULDER
Camp Invention
Week-long creativity program for children entering grades 2-6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |Various locations, 800-968-4332, campinvention.org
Camp JCC
May 30-Aug. 4|The Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center offers special summer camps for ages 4-16. Activities include art, sports, language, dance, martial arts, movi-making and science. Half-day and full-day sessions available|303-316-6383 or 720-449-9558
Camp Make It & Take It
June 26-30|Glass and wood painting, nature art, rubber stamping and marble-izing for ages 6-12 | $80 RESIDENTS, $100 NONRESIDENTS |Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-361-2950 |AURORA
Camp Odyssey
June 8-Aug. 15|An interactive, educational camp for children ages 7-10 to experience arts and crafts, community projects and sports, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE |Belmar Elementary School, 885 S. Garrison St., 303-987- 487|LAKEWOOD
Camp Paha
June 19-Aug. 4|Day camp for ages 6-25 with disabilities. Activities include swimming, nature activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, music, outdoor skills and outings into the community. Before- and after-camp care available for an additional charge|$625-$1,550, $25 REGISTRATION FEE|303-987-4869 LAKEWOOD
Camp Shai
Day camp for children entering grades 1-12
Arts and crafts, science, sports and all-camp theme days, swimming, field trips and Maccabi Games. Counselors available for special needs children. Full day session for three weeks. Extended care available. At Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.
350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Camp Shakespeare
July 24-Aug. 12|Children ages 11-18 work with Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals on aspects including vocal production, stage fight and movement. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday|$450, $400/EARLY REGISTRATION BY MAY 1. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE|303-492-1537, coloradoshakes.org|BOULDER
Camp Shalom
Day camp for ages 2 1/2-5
Half day (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) camps for two, three or five days per week. Three-week sessions. One-week theme camps available. Camp is at Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.
350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Camp Tzivos Hashem Day Camp
June 19-Aug. 18|Camp for Jewish boys of all bBackgrounds ages 9-14. Activities include daily sports leagues, trips, overnight camping excursions and electives. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-
Friday. Extended care available. | $200 per week POSSIBLE FINANCIAL ASSIST-
ANCE AVAILABLE|1-888-613-CAMP, den verjewishcamp.com
Centaur Rising
Horse camp at Anchorage Farm for ages 5-15. |$50-$300|303-838-5430, anchor agefarm.com|PINE
Centerstage Starz Summer Camp
Performing-arts day camp for ages 5-16 with all levels performance experience.|303-713-0355, centerstagestarz.com
Cherry Creek Dance
June 26-Aug. 11|Summer camps for ages 4-18 of all ability levels. Camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acting, voice and cheer/poms|$95-$380|303-399-8087-Denver location or 720-748- 8778-Aurora location, cherry creekdance
.com
Chess Academy of Denver
June 12-16 in Englewood and July 17-19 in Denver|The 12th annual Rocky Mountain Chess Camps for all ages and abilities. Full- and half-day camps available |303-770-6696, ColoradoMasterChess.com
Christ the King Lutheran Church
July 17-21|Christian summer day camp for preschool-sixth grade, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Activities include Bible study, music, arts and crafts and games. Registration due July 1. |$20/CHILD PER DAY WITH A FAMILY MAXIMUM OF $40 |2300 S. Patton Court, 303-935-4669
City of Lakewood
June 12-July 14|Performing-arts camps, including acting, singing, improv and musical theater for ages 7-14. |$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON-RESIDENCE|303- 987-5436|LAKEWOOD
College Visitation
Aug. 7-11|Ninth-12th-graders learn the process for selecting a college, including researching, applying and being accepted to colleges, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.|$325, $75 PER DAY|303-777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Colorado Academy Summer Programs
June 19-Aug. 11|Day camps in academics, arts and sports for ages 5-18. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Before and after care and bus transportation available. |$240 PER WEEK|303-914-2531, coloradoacademy.org
Colorado School of Protocol Etiquette
Etiquette and dining-skills camps for ages 4-22.|Mount Vernon Country Club, 303-237-2842 |GOLDEN
Colorado Summer Camp Guide 2006
The website provides Colorado Day and overnight camps for the summer.|ColoradoSummerCampGuide.com
Cooking Camp
June 14-Aug. 23|Stir It Up Cooking School offers hands-on, creative cooking camps for ages 5-15.|$85-$185|1140 S. Lashley Lane, 303-494-2665|BOULDER
Cowboy Camp
July 12-13|Cowboy crafts and activities including roping, branding and chuck wagon cooking, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 8-12. |$75 RESIDENTS, $95 NONRESIDENTS |DeLaney Farm & Gully Homestead, 170 S. Chambers Road, 303-739-6660|AURORA
Creative Canvas
June 19-23|Elementary students experiment with new tricks and tools in painting, 9 a.m.-noon.|$145|303-777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Curious New Voices
begins mid-July|An intensive summer playwriting workshop for ages 15-21. Applicants need to submit a short play for consideration by June 1. |1080 Acoma St., 303-623-2349
Dance Camp
June 26-July 21|Ballet, jazz, modern, pom, funk and lyrical dance for ages 7-18.|$90 RESIDENTS, $110 NON-RESI-
DENTS |Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-699-3911
|AURORA
Dance Camp
July-August|Students ages 3 and over learn hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance skills. |State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts, 3265 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-979-6419 |LAKEWOOD
Denver Academy Summer Day Camp
June 12-July 14|Five-week coed camp for ages 8-12 features outdoor and academic activities, 12:30-4:30 p.m.|$200 PER WEEK, $825 ALL FIVE WEEKS|303- 777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Denver Center Theatre Academy
June-Aug.|Performing-arts classes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 3-18. Info available March 15.|PRICES VARY, SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE|1101 13th St., 303-446-4892, denvercenter.org
Denver Fencing Camp
June 12-Aug. 4|Students learn basic attacks and parries while developing an understanding of fencing strategy, rules and conduct related to the history of swordsmanship. Camp fees include all equipment and protective gear
|$300 PER WEEK|Denver Fencing Center, 1938 S. Navajo Street, 303-922-7288
Denver International School Summer Camps
June 12-Aug. 25|Bilingual immersion and intensive language in French, English, Chinese and Spanish for ages 4-10. Also offers sports, dance, creative arts and cultural exploration. |$145-$210 |1958 Elm St., 303-756-0381, dischool.org
Denver Zoo’s Summer Safari Camp
June 5-Aug. 11|Children in preschool through fifth grade explore animal communication through animal observation, crafts, games, stories, projects and zoo tours. Full- and half-day camps.|$125- $135 HALF-DAY, $225-$250 FULL DAY |303-376-4888, option 2, denverzoo.org
Discovery Camp
Aug. 6-12|Activities include dance, theater, music, creative writing, fine arts, and horseback riding for ages 8-10 |970-879-7125, perry-mansfield.org |STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Discover Sailing
June 5-Aug. 11|Community Sailing of Colorado hosts one- and multi-week day camps for ages 8-17. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.|$310-$410|303-757-7718, communitysailing.org
Exploring Ideas in Sculpture
June 12-16|Students ages 10-14 study all things sculpture.|$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON-RESIDENCE|Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987- 5436|LAKEWOOD
Fantasy of Flight Camps
June 5-July 29|Kids ages 8-12 learn to fly the Kitty Hawk simulator and other aircraft in our simulator lab with real pilots instructing. Three half-day camps, 8 a.m.-noon|$220|Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 303-360-5360, ext. 106, wingsmuseum.org
Foothills Academy Summer Camp
Educational program for ages 5-11 that specializes in the performing arts, outdoor education, and cultural studies, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. ALSO: Junior Counselor program for ages 12-16.|$190- $1,520|303-431-0920, foot hills-academy .org|WHEAT RIDGE
4-H Adventure Camp
July 10 & 17|Week-long day camps based on the 4-H project curriculum for all Front Range youth ages 8-13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.|$125|Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 303-271-6620|GOLDEN
Girls Can
July 17-28|Girls in grades 5-6 learn about money and banking careers. Offered at Young Americans Bank center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175 |303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
June-August|Hiking, rafting, swimming, tennis, arts and science for ages 6-18.|SLIDING FEE SCALE AND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE |303-893-4363, ext. 105, girlsincdenver.org
Good Old-Fashioned Summer Day Camp
June 12-July 14|A hands-on look at how long-ago kids spent their time, including going on hayrides, playing outdoor games, making kites and preparing snacks for ages 8-11.|$159 RESIDENCE, $208 NON-RESIDENCE|Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., 303-987-5436
Greeley Museums
Week-long summer programs for children ages 6-12. Registration begins April 17 at Greely History Museum, 714 18th St.|$50, $60|970-350-9220, greeley mu seums.com|GREELEY
Gymnastics Camp of Champs
June 26-29|Intensive training for beginner and intermediate gymnasts ages 6 and over.|$65 |Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-337-1458 |AURORA
Gymnastics Plus
June 26-29 Coed recreational gymnastics, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.|303-512-0799, gym plus.com
Hand-Built Clay Sculpture for Young Artists
June 19-23|Using the slab roller, clay extruder and other pottery studio tools, kids ages 10-14 create large-format finished sculptures. The work will be fired and glazed. All materials supplied.1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.|$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON-RESIDENCE|Washington Heights Art Center, Glaze Room, 303-987- 5436 |LAKEWOOD
Happy Trails
June 8-Aug. 15|Swimming, arts and crafts and outdoor field trips for ages 5-7, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE |Lasley Cottages, 1381 Kendall Court, 303- 905-9921, 303-987-4873|LAKEWOOD
HEA Camp B’ycahad
June 19-July 28|Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance offers a Jewish day camp for first-sixth-graders. Activities include swimming, drama, Israeli dancing, cooking and field trips. |303-758-9400, ext. 206
Hit the Road
July 10-28|Colorado History Museum week-long camps for ages 9-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|$200/FIVE DAYS|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4688
Horse Camp
June-July|Horsemanship camps with instruction in English and Western disciplines for ages 7-16, 9 a.m.-noon.|$325 PER WEEK|Whistlepig Riding Academy, 303-466-7433, whistlepigfarms.com |BROOMFIELD
Homesteading Camp
June 26-July 31|Half-day camp for ages 6-11, 9 a.m.-noon. Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, visting a blacksmith, quilting and farm-life activities. |$90|Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., 303-399-8497
How the West Was Fun
June 12-Aug. 7|Four Mile Historic Park offers campers ages 6-11 to learn about different immigrant groups and their experience in the Westward Expansion, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |$175|715 S. Forest St., 303-
399-8497
Hyland Hill
June-Aug|A variety of camps for ages 5-18. Camps include kindergarten, gymnastics, sports and cheerleading.|303-
650-7580
Improv Theatre
July 24-July 28|Evergreen Players offers a workshop for grades 9-12, 2-4 p.m.|$100|720-935-1136, evergreenplay ers.org|EVERGREEN
Instructional Welding
June 12-23|Students ages 14-18 are introduced to the basics of oxy-acetylene and MIG welding; the operation of the chop saw, drill press, band saw and hand tools and the rules of shop safety. This course emphasizes teamwork, problem solving and manual skill building. Two-sessions offered, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |$375|303-777-5870, ext. 260, denver
academy.org
International Ballet School
July 3-Aug. 12|IBS offers two summer programs in July and August for students ages 9 and over with ballet experience.|$600/$700 |Southglenn Mall, 720- 283-6323|LITTLETON
International Towne
June 26-July 14|Fifth- and sixth-graders have the opportunity to learn about foreign currency, global trading, and cultures around the world. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Junior Golf Camp
May 15-July 21|Camp for all levels. Three sessions.|$95 PER SESSION|303- 471-0000, highlandsranchgolf.com |HIGHLANDS RANCH
Jr. Money Matters
June 19-July 14.|Kids in grades 2-3 explore lots of fun things about money, banking and the world of work while learning basic financial skills. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175|303-321-
2265, yacenter.org
Junior Rangers
June 12-Aug. 4|Nature-focused day camp for ages 10-12|$139, $129 DISTRICT RATE|South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-730-1022|LITTLETON
Jr. Y-Riders Cycling Camp
June 12-July 21|Week-long camps for grades 4-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|$200/$225|303-664-5455, ymcabv.org |BOULDER
Kids Camp
June 12-Aut. 11|Kids ages 3-7 explore activities including science and art 9 a.m.-2 p.m.|$20-$85|Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., 303-739-6878 |AURORA
Kids Comic Strip Cartooning
June 5-July 14|Campers ages 10-14 write and draw cartoons. |$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON-RESIDENCE|303-987-5436|LAKEWOOD
Kids & Critters Summer Day Camp
Interactive, recreational hands-on endeavor for ages 9-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. |$150/WEEK |Longmont Humane Society, 303-772-1232, ext. 64, long monthumane.org|LONGMONT
Kid’s Nature Clubhouse
June 19-Aug. 11|Nature camp for ages 6-10|$69, $59/DISTRICT RATE|South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-
730-1022|LITTLETON
Little Foxes Stages
June 12-23 and July 10-21|Campers ages 7-10 learn acting from professioanl actors, create a play, construct costumes, sets and props, 9 a.m.-noon. A performance for parents at end of camp. |$155/AURORA RESIDENTS, $175/NON-
RESIDENTS |Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-739-1973, auroragov.org/recreation |AURORA
Lower Elementary Camp
June 26-Aug. 4|Offers two sessions of full- or half-day camps for grades 1-2. |$295/$825 |Montessori School of Denver, 1460 S. Holly St., 303-756-9441, montessoridenver.org
Mad Science of Colorado
Educational, interactive camps for ages 5-12.|Call for price|303-403-0432, mad science.tv
Mad Science Camps
June 12-Aug. 11|City of Lakewood offers various science-themed camps for ages 4-12. Half- and full-day programs available.|$129-$239 |Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., 303- 987-5404|LAKEWOOD
Money $ense
July 24-Aug. 4|Kids in grades 6-7 learn important financial concepts that many adults don’t understand, then budget your way through the Money $ense Game of Life. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175|303-321-2265, yacenter .org
Montclair Academy Summer Experience
June 12-Aug. 18|Day camp for ages 5-13 provides a variety of activities, field trips and enrichment classes, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.|212 Syracuse St., 303-361-6729
Montessori Outdoor Camp
June 5-Aug. 25|Offers full- and half-day camps for preschool-first grade. Activities include nature walks, gardening, outdoor exploration and picnics.|Call for price|Cornerstone Montessori School , 15970 W. 50th Ave., 303-277-0245, corner stonemontessori.net|GOLDEN
Mountain Day Camp
June 12-July 21|The American Camp Association Accredited camp for ages 7-11 features environmental education, campfire events, hiking, climbing and crafts. |$400|720-249-2997, mountain daycamp
.com|BOULDER
Munchkin Mini Camps
June 13-Sept. 8 |Camps include: Parent/Tot, Discovery camp, Explorer Camp, Adventure camp, Construction Camp ad Pioneer camp for toddler-7. |$23-$72 |Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640 |AURORA
Painting Adventures
Kids ages 10-14 apply various painting techniques based on fun demonstrations and examples of successful and colorful paintings. Learn more about categories including abstraction, expressionism and realism.|$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON- RESIDENCE|Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987-5436
|LAKEWOOD
Painting with Pulp
July 10-14|Young artists 10-14 learn to make paper from scratch|$97 RESIDENCE, $126 NON-RESIDENCE|Washington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. First Ave., 303-987-5436 |LAKEWOOD
Perry-Mansfield Equestrian Camp
June 18-Aug. 12|Offers one-week camps for ages 10-16 |970-879-7125, perry-mansfield.org |STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp
June 25-Aug. 5|Camp programs in dance, theatre, musical theatre and dramatic writing for grades 5-college. Overnight camp available |970-879-7125, per ry-mansfield.org|STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Photography Camp
June 19-30|Two-week camp for ages 12-18. Emphasis on 35mm black and white photography, darkroom procedures and development techniques, 12:30-4 p.m.|$325|303-777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Pioneer Camp
July 31-Aug. 3|Campers ages 8-12 make candles, churn butter, bake and play games 9 a.m.-noon. |$75 RESIDENTS, $95 NONRESIDENTS |DeLaney Farm & Gully Homestead, 170 S. Chambers Road, 303-739-6660|AURORA
Pioneer Camp
July 10-July 24|Half-day camp for ages 6-11, 9 a.m.-noon. Campers learn about Native American life in Colorado. |$90 |Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., 303-399-8497
Planet Hockey
Skills Camps Skills training in skating, stick handling, team play and off ice training for ages 6 and over|$99-$390 |370 Cherokee Ave., 720-304-3880, planet hockey.com|SUPERIOR
Playful Performances
June 12-16|Elementary students learn team-building concepts, games and simple set designs while performing skits, 9 a.m. noon.|$135|303-777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Pom/Cheer Camp
July-August|Students 3 and over learn basic technique, choreography and
performance skills. |State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts, 3265 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-979-6419 |LAKEWOOD
Preschool Camps
July 31-Aug. 10 |Artz and Craftz and Science camps for ages 3-7. |$47/AURORA RESIDENTS, $61/NONRESIDENTS |Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, 303-326-8640 |AURORA
Pre-teen Adventure Camp
June 12-Aug. 18 |Weekly themed day camp for ages 10-13. |$180/AURORA RESIDENTS, $200/NONRESIDENTS $23 REGISTRATION FEE |Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-366-
1718|AURORA
Primary Summer Camp
June 26-Aug. 4|Two sessions of full- or half-day camps for ages 3-5.|$295-$475 |Montessori School of Denver, 1460 S. Holly St., 303-756-9441, montessoridenver.org Quill Kids Day Camp
June 26-Aug. 10 |Creative-writing program for ages 6-13. Four day sessions 9 a.m.-noon.|$85|303-618-9701, quillkids .com
Regis Reading Rangers
July 11-14|Campers entering grades 1-5 reinforce and expand their reading and writing skills through many hands-on activities. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |3333 Regis Blvd., 303-458-4968
Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools
Player development, training and exposure opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Camps held in various locations. ALSO: Offers Rocky Mountain Hockey Adventure camp in Steamboat Springs, $500-$1200.|$275-$395|800- 898-8099, RMHShockey.com
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids
Begins June 5|Full production and theatrical training for ages 5-17 in Denver and Boulder. Two-, three- and four-week sessions offered.|$188-$325 PER WEEK |303-245-8150, theaterforkids.net
Running Your Own Biz
June. 12- Aug. 4|Third- and fourth-graders explore the basics of starting a business. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Science Quest
Five- or three-day programs available for ages 6-10|$115-$172, $25 PER MONTH REGISTRATION FEE|303-483-
7064|CENTENNIAL
Space Voyage Academy
June 5-Aug. 11 |Learn about space exploration, shuttle flight and building a space station. Pathfinder program for ages 6-8 and Cadet program for ages 9-16. Early bird registration and discounts available. |303-985-3143, space voyage.com
Spanish is Fun
June 19-July 27 |Spanish Immersion program for ages 3 1/2-12 years old at various locations.|$230-$550 |303-200- 0622, spanishisfun.net
Sports Camp
June 12-Aug. 2 |Baseball, basketball, hockey, skateboard, t-ball, track, volleyball camps for ages 4-17.|$45-$85 |303- 326-8700|AURORA
Straightline Action Sports Camp
May 29-Aug. 18|Skateboarding camp for ages 9-17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.|$325 FIRST SESSION, $300 ADDITIONAL SESSIONS|303-683-5638, straightlinecamp.com|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Summer Adventure Day Camp
June 12-Aug. 7|Family Sports Center camp. Before and after care available. Activities include golf, ice skating, soccer and vertical wall climbing.|$225, $210/DISTRICT RATE, $15/REGISTRATION FEE|6907 S. Peoria St., 303-708-9500 |CENTENNIAL
Summer Camp 2006
Denver Parks and Recreation offers recreation day camp for ages 7-12. Early drop-off/late pick-up available. Registration: April 3-June 6. |$105 PER WEEK |Cook Park, 303-692-5659; College View, 303-937-4630; Eisenhower, 303-692-
5650; Green Valley Ranch, 303-375-3857; Glenarm, 303-295-4474; Hiawatha Davis, 303-331-4006; Montbello, 303-373-8710; Rude, 303-572-4795; Washington Park, 303-698-4962
Summer Day Camp
June 12-Aug. 11|City of Lafayette offers various weekly day camps for grades 1-6. Extended camp hours available.|$71-$119|Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, 303-665-0469 |LAFAYETTE
Summer KidArt Camp
June 12-Aug. 18|Drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media for grades 1-9. |Call for price|200 Grant St., 303-778-6990; www.asld.org
Summer Science Camp
June 20-Aug. 3|Spine Education and Research Institute offers a coed day camp for ages 7-18. Activities include hands- on dissections, crime scene investigation and life sciences.|$295, SCHOLAR-
SHIPS AVAILABLE|720-540-7374, spine-education.org|THORNTON
Summer Sports Camp
June 5-Aug. 11|Greenwood Athletic club offers sports including basketball, baseball, soccer and swimming for ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended hours available.|$199 CLUB MEMBERS, $249/$75 DEPOSIT REQUIRED|5801 S. Quebec St., 303-770-2582, ext. 287 |GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Summer Theatre
June 12-16|Middle School students learn team-building concepts, games and simple set designs while performing skits, 1-4 p.m.|$135|303-777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Summerville Day Camp
May 31-Aug. 14|Camp for ages 6-12, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities include swimming, field trips, dance, Tai Kwon Do and art.|$160, $42 PER DAY|Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., 303-733-4643, wscc-denver.org
Teen Acting Camp
June 12-23|Middle and High School teens learn action, emotion, improvisation character and staging, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. ALSO Take Two, Teen Acting camp for campers who have taken Teen Acting Camp or relevant experience, July 10-21. Performance piece on July 21.||$175/AURORA RESIDENTS, $195/ NONRESIDENTS |Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1973, auroragov.org/recreation|AURORA
Teen Triple Threat
July 24-July 28|Teens 13 and over learn how to act, sing and dance.|$175|720-935-1136, evergreenplayers.org
|EVERGREEN
Telluride Academy
June 12-Aug. 18|Day camp for ages 4-17 includes theater, rock climbing, science, ecology, mounteering and visual arts.|$320 and up|970-278-5311, telluride academy.com|TELLURIDE
Therapeutic Camp
June 12-Aug. 11 |Summer program for ages 14 and older with disabilities.|$45- $85 |303-739-6892|AURORA
Upper Elementary Camp
June 26-Aug. 4|Offers two sessions of full- or half-day camps for grades 3-6. |$295/$825 |Montessori School of Denver, 1460 S. Holly St., 303-756-9441, montes soridenver.org
USA Chess Inc.
June 12-16|National Summer Chess Camp for ages 5-16. Beginners through advance.|St. Mary’s Academy, 4545 S. University Blvd., 888-65-CHESS, chess camp.com|ENGLEWOOD
Volleyball Camps
July 11-20|University of Colorado offers a variety of day and overnight camps for grades 3-12|$80-$385|303-492-6141, cubuffs.com|BOULDER
YMCA Arapahoe Sports Camp
June 12-July 21|Camp for grades 1-8, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.|$185/$210|Lafayette Arapahoe Center, 303-664-5455, ym cabv.org |LAFAYETTE
YMCA Challengers
June 12-July 21|A two-week YMCA day-camp for grades 7-10 with overnight adventure trips built in|$450-$500
Boulder Elks Club, 303-664-5455, ext. 216, ymcabv.org |BOULDER
YMCA Fine Arts Camp
June 12-July 21|Camp for grades 2-8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.|$400/$450|303-664-5455, ymcabv.org |BOULDER
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Offers a variety of week-long day camps for kids 4-15. Camps are held at 10 different locations in the metropolitan area. Activities include arts and crafts, games, field trips and swimming.|$100-
$250|720-524-2730, DenverYMCA.org
Young Actors Theatre
June 12-July 29|Offers week-long theater and production workshops for grades 1-12. |$150-$250|Walnut Hills Elementary, 8195 E. Costilla Blvd., 303-741-5155|CENTENNIAL
Young AmeriTowne
June 12-July 21|Kids in fourth and fifth grades learn about business, banking and advertising. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$175|303-321-2265, ya center .org
Youth Art Camp
Begins in June|South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers a variety of art and dance camps for ages 6-13. |303-483-7074 |CENTENNIAL
Youth Multi-sports camps
Basic sport fundamentals of soccer, baseball, lacrosse, inline hockey and basketball for ages 7-14|303-798-7515 |CENTENNIAL
Youth Programs Camp
Day camp for ages 4-7
Morning camp (9 a.m.-noon) with indoor soccer, floor hockey, basketball, nerf baseball and track and field. One and two week sessions with two-, three-, five-day sessions. Optional lunch and extended care available. At Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.
350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Y-Riders Cycling Camp
June 12-July 21|Week-long camps for grades 6-9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.|$400/$450|303-664-5455, ymcabv.org |BOULDER
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
AAVE Teen Adventures
Ages 11-19|Wilderness, leadership and academic adventures in the Western U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Costa Rica, Baja, Peru, Ecuador, Thailand, Australia and South Africa. Two-to-six-week sessions. Rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, service projects, language programs, backpacking, horseback riding, ice climbing, mountaineering and sailing.|800-222-3595. aave.com; info
@aave.com
Academic Treks
Academic and service adventure division of Broadreach
Ages 15-19|College-accredited summer adventures abroad for teenagers ages 15-19. Programs combine hands-on learning, community service, cultural exploration and adventure travel. Academic Treks participants study marine science, Spanish language or cultural studies in a real-world setting, gaining a global perspective and hands-on understanding of the topics studied. The service work on each course complements the program focus and ranges from 15-55 hours depending on the program. High school and college credit is offered on every Academic Treks course; 16- to 30-day programs in June, July and August in the Caribbean, British Columbia, Bermuda, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil |1-888-833-1907; academictreks.com; info@academictreks.com
Adam’s Camp
Ages 1-25, Snow Mountain Ranch for children with developmental disabilities and their families |Early Start Camp (intensive therapy) ages 1-4, Denver-area day camps, 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 13-17 and March 27-31; Mountain Therapy, one-on-one intensive therapy (autism), ages 4-8, June 12-18 and June 19-25; Mountain Therapy (developmental delays) ages 4-8, July 3-9 and July 24-30, $2,450. Financial aid available. Trailblazer camp, activity-based group therapy (autism) June 12-18 and June 19-25; (developmental delays) July 3-9, July 24-30. $2,450. Adventure Camps are five-day overnight camps for youths, teens and young adults with rafting, hiking, boating, campfires, bowling, alpine slide and miniature golf. I Can Camp, ages 8-12 (with or without developmental disabilities or special needs); Teen Camp, ages 13-18 (developmental disabilities); Young Adult camp, ages 18-24; Leadership Camp, ages 18-24. All adventure camp dates June 12-17, June 19-24.
Adventure Quest Overnight Camp with Renaissance
Adventures, Cal-Wood
Ages 9-16|July 11-14. Be the hero of a mythic quest! Active outdoor Renaissance-theme games. Solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foam swords, and negotiate peace treaties. Since 1995|303-786-9216; renaissanceadventures.com |JAMESTOWN
Adventure Unlimited Ranches for Christian Scientists
Ages 8-18|Mountaineering, horsemanship, rafting, rock climbing, arts/ crafts. Two-, four- and six-week sessions. June-August|719-395-2468 or 888-543-4849; adventureunlimited .org|BUENA VISTA
Air Force Academy Sports Camps
Ages 8-18|Tennis, soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, basketball, cheer/
dance, Girls softball, water polo, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, diving, gymnastics, track/field, cross-country, hockey and golf. June 11-16 and 18-23 for boarders and commuters; June 26-28 for commuters only|719-333- 2116; airforcesports.com| COLORADO SPRINGS
Anderson Western Colorado Camps Ltd.
Ages 7-17|Includes rafting, swimming, horseback riding, archery, mountain biking, rappelling. Colorado River Ranch for boys and Hill Top Ranch for girls: 10-day session, June 2-11; two-week session June 18-July 1; two three-week sessions July 2-22 and July 23-Aug. 12, and Anderson High Adventures for ages 14-17; two three-week sessions, July 2-22, July 23-Aug. 12. 10 days $900, two weeks $1,875, three-week session $2,750|970-524-7766; andecamp@andersoncamps.com; anderson camps.com
Ascent, by First Presbyterian Church
Grades 6-8 (as of fall 2006)|Includes water slides, horseback riding, hiking and bowling. July 2-7|Before March 1, $280, after March 1, $295|719-884-6206, camps@first-pres.org, or first-pres.org; 213 E. Bijou St. |COLORADO SPRINGS
Broadreach Summer Adventures
Ages 13-19|Scuba, sailing, marine biology and wilderness programs in the Caribbean, Australia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ecuador, Baja, Fiji and Egypt. Trips are 17-32 days, June-August. High school and college credit is available |P.O. Box 27076 Raleigh, NC 27611. 1-888-833-1907; gobroadreach.com or info@gobroadreach.com
Buckhorn United Methodist Camp, Rist Canyon
Ages 6 and up. Families welcome|Also camps for people who have developmental disabilities are available|June-August, $250-500 |970-484-2508 or 800-749-0082; buckhorncamp.org|BELLEVUE
C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience), two days
Ages 15-18, coed | leadership training and teamwork are the focus of this course. Low ropes training and a full-day rafting on the Arkansas River will be the highlights of this adventure. June 15-16, $275 |303-777-5870 ext. 260; denveracademy.org|DENVER
C.O.P.E (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience), three days
Ages 15-18, coed | Enjoy an adventure featuring leadership training, a low ropes course experience, two nights in a hut on the Continental Divide, and a full-day rafting the Arkansas River. June 6-8. $425|303-777-5870, ext. 260; denveracademy.org|DENVER
CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp
Ages 14-18, coed | Presented by Colorado Trout Unlimited. Campers will learn importance of coldwater conservation and receive hands-on fly fishing instruction. Six-day camp for selected students, June 18-23 at the Ouray Ranch in Granby. $350. Applications are available now and must be submitted by March 30|303-543-0903; cotrout.org|GRANBY
CU Science Discovery Wilderness Camps
Ages 8-16|Rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, plus geology, wildlife/wolf biology, archaeology, astronomy, community building and llama trek in southern Utah. June 12-July 31. $250-1330.Scholarships available.|303-
735-0239, colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/camps; 3400 Marine St., Boulder
|Yellowstone; SW Colorado; Moab, Utah; Mission Wolf; Great Sand Dunes; CU Mountain Research Station and other wilderness areas
Camp to Belong
Ages 8-18|Dedicated to brothers and sisters placed in separate foster, kinship or adopted homes. Sibling Overnight Summer Camp. June 12-17. Hosted by Anderson Camps|303-791-0915, camptobelong.org|GYPSUM
Camp Buckhorn YMCA Residence Camp
Ages 7-14, coed|Includes sports, rock climbing, creative arts, outdoor games, archery, fishing, boating, drama and horseback riding, evening activities and camp traditions. Four one-week sessions July 23-Aug. 12. Two week counselor-in-training program from July 23-Aug. 5 available for 15- to 16-year-olds | $475/week, weekend stay available|303-664-5455; camps@ymcabv.org or ymcabv.org20 miles west of FORT COLLINS
Camp Comfort
Ages 6-12 | A bereavement camp near Georgetown. June 23-25 and July 28-30. Workshops and counseling on grief/loss, art therapy, swimming, fishing, hiking and horseback riding | $150 per child. Scholarships available| 303-
674-6400
Camp Como
Grades 1-12 and adult|In the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Tepee camp, backpack trip|719-836-2382, camp@campcomo.com
Camp Chief Ouray
Ages 7-17|Sponsored by YMCA of the Rockies. Variety of activitie. Eight one-week sessions June 11-Aug. 12. $460, scholarships available. Also a Leadership Training Program, Wilderness Adventure Program| $425|303- 443-4743, ext. 4174|GRANBY
Camp Elim
Grades 3-12|Variety of a activities Bible lessons, singing and backpacking. One-week sessions June 18-Aug. 5| $295-$310 per week|719-687-2030; campelim.com, 5567 County Road 78|WOODLAND PARK
Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je
(I’d Rather Have Jesus)
Camper grades: 2-12|Mountain Village: Grades 2-4; Tepee: Grades 4-6; Aspen View: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Boys Basketball: Grades 7-12; Soccer: Grades 4-8; Adventure 5: Grades 7-9; Advanced Rock Week: Grades 9-12; Desert Rock: Grades 9-12; Expedition Moab: Grades 9-12; H2GO: Grades 9-12; Pedal & Paddle: Grades 10-12; Rocky Mountain Backpack: Grades 8-10; Rock & Rapids: Grades 9-12; Rock Week: Grades 9-12; Family Camp: All ages. Nine one-week sessions starting June 11-Aug. 12. Variety of activies, hayrides, campfires, and chapel time. |$274-394/week to $364/2 1/2-week programs|303-838-5668; idrahaje.org; registration@idrahaje.org|BAILEY
Camp Lake Hubert for Girls
Residential summer camp on Lake Hubert, Minn.
Ages 8-17|Two- or four-week traditional sessions from June 17-Aug. 12, plus week-long golf and tennis camps in July and August. A 12-day coed session from Aug. 14-26. |800-242-1909; lincoln-lakehubert.com
Camp Lincoln for Boys
Residential summer camp on Lake Hubert, Minn.
Ages 8-17|Two- or four-week traditional sessions from June 17-Aug. 12, plus week-long golf and tennis Camps in July and August. A 12-day coed session, Aug. 14-26. .|800-242-1909; lincoln-lakehubert.com
Camp Menominee for Boys
North woods of Wisconsin
Variety of activities. Modern cabins with bath and electricity. Four week sessions start June 19|800-
236-CAMP (2267)
Camp Oasis Painted Turtle Camp
Ages 7-16|Children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Arts and crafts, horseback riding, hiking and campfires. July 5-11| Free, travel to and from camp is also free|303-639-9163; ccfa .org|LAKE HUGHES, CA
Camp Rocky
Coed completed grades 8 through 19 years of age|Registration by July 1 or when filled. Camp dates are July 9-15 for youth interested in the outdoors and natural resources, willing to learn about the environment, forest management, rangeland science, soil and water conservation, fish and wildlife management and the world around us from resource professionals.| $250|970-248-0070; cacd@cacd.us; cacd.us|DIVIDE
Camp Tel Yehudah
Grades 9-11|National Senior Leadership Camp of Young Judaea featuring camping, Israeli singing and dancing, high and low ropes, arts and crafts, drama, hiking and educational leadership. Four-week sessions.|June 22-July 17, $3,200 July 24-Aug. 17, $2,900|800- 970-CAMP (2267)|BARRYVILLE, NY
Camp Timberline
Coed ages 7-18|A Christian sports and mountain-adventure camp with play and coaching in basketball, water-skiing, football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, crafts, hiking, climbing. Seven-, 14-day or longer stays. June 1-Aug. 9|$579 a week|970-484-8462; camptimberline .com|ESTES PARK
Camp Tzivos Hashem Overnight Travel Camp
For Jewish Boys of all backgrounds ages 11-16|A Project of Chabad-Lubavitch & The Gan Israel Camping Network. Amid two camp sessions, campers have the opportunity to travel the entire southwestern region. One session explores the Rocky Mountains, Northern Utah and Wyoming. The second session explores the Colorado Southern Plains, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Nevada. First session ($2,100) June 25-July 16, second session ($3,600) July 16-Aug. 20; full summer $5,500 |1-888-613-CAMP; Campth.com|DENVER
Camp Wapiyapi
Ages 7-18|Free camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. All children must send in an application, and children with cancer must get a release from their physician. Variety of activities. Camp Wapiyapi relies solely on volunteers, fundraising and donations. June 4-9 |303-315-8255; wapiyapi.org; aaron @wapiyapi.org|ESTES PARK
Camp Young Judaea-Texas
Jewish youths entering grades 2-9|Sports, music, Israeli dance, drama, arts and crafts, and aquatics center. Session 1: June 12-July 5 ($2,500, entering grades 3-8; $3,150, grade 9) Nitzanim A: June 12-21 ($900, entering grades 2 and 3) Nitzanim B: June 25-July 5 ($900, entering grades 2 and 3) Session 2: July 9-Aug. 1 (Same tuition as Session 1) Nitzanim C: July 9-18 (Same tuition as Session 1) Nitzanim D: July 23-Aug. 1 (Same tuition as Session 1| Scholarships available.|800-CAMP-CYJ (800-2276-295); cyjtexas.org|WIMBERLEY, TEXAS
Camp Zenith
Ages 8-18|Outdoor Education Center. Camp for youths with head injuries. Hiking, fishing, rock climbing, rope courses. June 19-23|$600. Financial assistance available|303-861-6590|BRECKENRIDGE
Champ Camp
Ages 7-14 with moderate to severe asthma|Sponsored by the American Lung Association of Colorado, staffed 24 hours a day by volunteer doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists who integrate asthma education into fun-filled camp activities. July 23-29 |303-388-4327 or 800-LUNG-USA, snett barth@alacolo.org, Glacier View Ranch|WARD
Cheley Colorado Camps
Ages 9-17|Mountaineering and wilderness skills, whitewater rafting trips, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ropes course, arts and crafts. Two 27-day sessions, plus one-week family camp and one-week burn camp.| $3,850|303-377-3616; cheley.com|ESTES PARK
Colorado Academy Summer Programs
Ages 5-18. Coed|Theater, music art and photography studios. June 9-Aug. 11 | $240 a week|303 914-2531; colorado academy.org or lyhills@mail.coloacad.org
Colorado Heritage Camps Inc.
Families|Nine weekend camps for families with children adopted from various cultural backgrounds: African-American, Cambodian, Chinese, East Indian, Filipino, Korean, Latin American, Russian and Vietnamese. Cultural and educational workshops, family-related social activities, special events. Summer months. |$55-$75 per family member. Lodging fees are separate|303-320-4234; hcamps@juno.com; heritagescamps.org
Colorado Lions Camp
Ages 8 and up|Ten one-week sessions June 4-Aug. 11 for those with visual or hearing impairments or mild cognitive or mild physical challenges. Aug. 6-11 is for blind or visually impaired only. Campers must be ambulatory to attend; not wheelchair-accessible. Horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, exploring, games|719-687-2087; lionscampco.org|WOODLAND PARK
Colorado School of Mines PREP and SUMMET Camps
Science and engineering programs for talented middle and high school minority students who are strong in science and math. Combining class work, hands-on projects, industry tours, sporting activities and social events. Mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science and engineering concepts. SUMMET (10th and 11th grade) June 12-July 1; PREP (8th and 9th grade) July 10-14 | $50 nonrefundable confirmation fee (upon acceptance)|800-446-9488, ext. 3286, or 303-273-3286; mep@mines.edu; mines.edu/Stu_life/mep; Colorado School of Mines campus|GOLDEN
Colorado Summer Camp Guide 2006
A website providing a listing of Colorado day and overnight camps listed by category with more than 500 camps. |303-985-3143; ColoradoSummer CampGuide.com; freelisting@Colorado SummerCamp Guide.com
Colorado Youth Program Mountain Summer Camp
Ages 11-16|Ten-day coed backcountry tent camp focuses on nature exploration, conservation, friendships and fun. Includes whitewater rafting, bird banding, mountain biking, fishing, volunteering, canoeing, campfires and more. |Scholarships available.|303-402-9656; col oradoyouthprogram.org
Colorado Youth Program Teen Adventure Camp
Ages 15-17|Ten-day coed adventure camp tailored for older teens seeking to increase outdoor skills. Backpack through wilderness along the Continental Divide and float the scenic Upper Colorado River during a rafting expedition. |303-402-9656; coloradoyouthprogram.org
Colvig Silver Camps
Grades 2-11 (completed)|Horsemanship, environmental education, mountaineering, camping, mountain biking, windsurfing, canoeing, archery, riflery, fishing, arts and crafts, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting. Two- or four- week sessions June 12-July 8 and July 13-Aug. 8| $1,720-$3,440|800-858- 2850; colvigsilvercamps.com|DURANGO
Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
Ages 10-18|Mountain climbing, backpacking, animal tracking, photography, forestry, archaeology, river trips, Navajo weaving, exploring American Indian ruins and silversmithing. Two six-week sessions;two five-week sessions and one six-week session. June 27-Aug. 10. Adult and family programs available| $1,375-$3,975|800-246-8735; cottonwoodgulch .org
Cottonwood Institute
Ages 14-18 years|Adventure and ecological service courses for high school students teaching camping and wilderness survival skills, Stone Age skills, invasive plants, wildfire fighting, endangered wolves and animal tracking. Available for high school and college credit. All over Colorado near Crestone, Telluride, Buena Vista, and Gardner. March 26-April 1; June 24-June 30; July 22-July 28; and Aug. 6-Aug. 12|$895 per week. Scholarships available|303.447.1076; cot tonwoodinstitute.org; info@cottonwoodin stitute.org|COLORADO
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Middle School Archaeology Program, June 5-July 1, $925; High School Field School, July 2-22, $3,100; High School Archaeology Program, July 23-29, $925 |800-422-8975, ext. 130; crowcanyon .org|CORTEZ
Deer Hill Expeditions
Ages 13-18|In-depth wilderness expeditions, community service projects. Coed programs, three to five weeks, explore wilderness in canyons, rivers and mountains of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Costa Rica and Ecuador. Whitewater rafting and other activities. Community-service projects with Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Ute people, and with the U.S. Forest Service. June 21-Aug. 8| $2,750-$4,850 |800-533-7221; deerhillexpeditions.com
Discovery Camp, Counselor Assistant Program and Keystone Mountain Adventures
at Keystone Science School
Ages 7-17|Discovery Camp is an interactive, science-based residential camp where campers, ages 7-13, learn about the mountain environment, overnight camp, river raft and do arts and crafts. Counselor Assistant Program is designed for 14-17 year olds who want to gain leadership and teaching skills while attending all the exciting Discovery Camp activities in a leadership role. Keystone Mountain Adventures is an introductory backpacking programs for ages 14-17 who want to learn low-impact camping while learning to read maps and about the mountain environment|keystone.org |KEYSTONE
Eagle Lake Camps
Counselor relationships inspire Christ-centered love and commitment. Wilderness, resident and equestrian outdoor programs, hiking, music, games, Bible studies, camp-outs. June 4-Aug. 11 one-week sessions| $418-$518|800-US-EAGLE (800-873-2453); eagle lake.org|COLORADO SPRINGS
Easter Seals Colorado Rocky Mountain Village
Disabled youths 7 and up and their families|The camp offers 10 sessions. Weeks are specialized according to age and the nature of the camper’s disability. The cost for campers is $750 per week and $450 for siblings per week. Each camper will be paired with a trained staff member and live in a cabin with other campers of the same sex and trained staff members. Variety of camp activities. Rocky Mountain Village is off of Interstate 70, Exit 232, 40 minutes west of Denver.|$750 per week, $450 for non- disabled siblings. Scholarships available
|303-569-2333; eastersealscolorado.org |EMPIRE
Educo Colorado
Ages 9-18|Backpacking, rock climbing, hiking, solo time, rafting and orienteering. Multiday coed courses range from four to 15 days. Courses are held at base camps in Red Feather Lakes or Crestone. Backcountry camping takes place in the Colorado wilderness near base camps |Tuition ranges from $450-$1,495; scholar- ships available|970-494-0785; educocolo rado.org|FORT COLLINS
Flying “G” Ranch
Girls ages 9-18|Horseback riding, hiking, ropes challenge course, homesteading skills, crafts, nature. Six- or 13-day overnight camp sessions. June-August | $300-$525|Girl Scouts-Mile Hi Council, 400 S. Broadway, 80209. 303-778-8774; girlscoutsmilehi.org|Located on 360 acres near DECKERS
Gates Camp
Ages 8-13|Fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing and a ropes course. Five-day overnight camp session June-August. Alternating boys and girls camps. Transportation from Denver provided. Registration forms available in March at the seven Denver-area Boys & Girls Clubs|$10 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver members|303-892-9200; bgcmd.org or gatescamp@bgcmd.org|near WARD
Glacier View Ranch
Ages 7-17|Coed residence camp with drama and musical productions variety of camp activities, Bible study, photography. One-week sessions beginning June 4, registration is every Sunday at 1 p.m. June and July | $275-$325|303-459-0771; glacierview ranch.com|WARD
Golden Bell Camp
Grades 1-12 and family camps|A Christian Camp and Retreat Center that offers a variety of overnight, coed camp experiences for kids. Camps are three to six days and include Sports Camp (soccer and basketball); Adventure Camp (climbing, rappelling, ascending a fourteener, whitewater rafting); Ich-ee-ow-ee Camp (rustic tepee camp); Pathfinders/Explorers camp (children’s cabin camp); Mountain Bike Camp; Family Camp Weekends. Swimming, climbing wall, zip line, Frisbee disc golf, archery, challenge course, high-ropes course, basketball, volleyball, fishing, hiking and rappelling| $110-$220|719-687-9561; goldenbellccc.org|DIVIDE
Group Work Camps Foundation
Ages 12 and over|Campers travel to more than 92 U.S. and international locations serving residents in poverty-stricken areas with community service missions and home-repair projects. Week-long sessions, June 11-Aug. 5|800-385-4545; groupworkcamps.com|LOVELAND
High Mountain Institute, The Leading Edge
Ages 16-19, completed sophomore, junior or senior year of high school Session I . June 23.July 7; Session II . June 30.July 14; Session III . July 28.Aug. 11; Advanced Session (backpacking experience required) . June 23.July 12. The Leading Edge is an experiential, multiweek leadership and wilderness backpacking program that focuses on leadership development specifically for teenagers and a backcountry adventure in the Rocky Mountains. $1,495 if application is received by March 15; $1,595 if application after March 15 (financial aid is available – call for details) Kate Bartlett, HMI programs manager|719- 486-8200, ext. 107; kbartlett@hminet.org or hminet.org|LEADVILLE
High Peaks Adventure at The High Mountain Institute, Leadville.
Ages 14-15 | Session I . July 12-26; Session II . July 26-Aug. 9. An extended backpacking trip in the Sawatch Mountains of central Colorado with some service work on one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. Also a of day rock climbing, a day mountain biking and a whitewater rafting trip. $1,495 by April 15; $1,595 after April 15 (financial aid is available) 719-486-8200 ext. 107, kbartlett@hminet.org; hminet.org
Highlands Presbyterian Camp
Christian camp for children of all ages, adults, families|One day to one week. Horseback riding, mountain biking, archery, canoeing, crafts, hiking, sports. Specialty camps in music, backpacking, horses. June-August|303-747- 2888|ALLENSPARK
Horizon Adventures Inc.
Ages 12-18|June 10-Aug. 12. Four nine-day courses ($940-$995); two 12-day courses ($1,240-$1,295); two specialty courses: Eight-day rock climbing/rafting ($975); six-day multi-element course ($650). Wilderness courses are held in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Each may include a combination of backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting and 14,000-foot peak ascents| Financial aid available |303-393-7297; horizon@earthnet.net or horizonadventures.com
Horse Crazy Camp
Ages 10-18|Grooming, saddling and riding; fishing, astronomy and campfires.| $850 per child, per week|JML Outfitters. 970-878-4749; info@horsecrazycamp.com or horsecrazycamp.com
ID Tech Camps
Ages 7-17|Week-long day and overnight summer technology programs at more than 40 universities nationwide, including the University of Denver and Colorado College. Create digital movies, 2D and 3D video games, websites, robots. Mention code CO27.|1-888-709-TECH (8324); internalDrive.com
J Bar CC Ranch Camp
Grades 2-11, coed|Hiking, horseback riding, swimming, rock climbing, singing, creating art in Colorado’s Black Forest. Seven-, 14- and 19-day sessions offered |303-316-6384; ranchcamp@jccden ver.org
JA Business Week
High school students|Program scheduled for June 11-16 at Johnson & Wales University gives Colorado high school students a look at business and leadership and connects them to mentors from the business world. Students work with companies like Pepsi, Einstein Bros., and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard on an “apprentice”-style project and get a taste of college life by staying overnight on a university campus| Participants receive a $500 scholarship to the camp and are responsible for a $250 registration fee. Further financial assistance is available to those who qualify|303-260-6285; jabusi nessweek.org
Kids Together (KT)
Travel Camps, Utah
Ages 5-15|Rock climbing, riding Hummers, horseback riding and mountain biking. Five-day trips while being housed in tepees. Trips vary each week. June-August | $365-485|877-582-2677; KidsTogether.com|MOAB
Learning Camp
Grades 1-8|An academic summer camp in five two-three week sessions for children with ADD or ADHD and learning disabilities. June 5-Aug. 28|970-524-2706; learningcamp.com|near VAIL
Longacre Expeditions 2006
Ages 11-19|Adventure travel in Pennsylvania, New England, Nova Scotia, Honduras, Belize, Colorado, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Ireland. One- to four-week sessions, June 26-Aug. 6| $2,195-$4,995
|800-433-0127, Longacre@LongacreExpe ditions.com
Magness Adventure Camp
For families with Cub Scouts ages 6-10|June through August. Swimming, crafts, nature, boating and archery|$75 per person for three-day session|303- 455-5522; denverareacouncil.com
|ELBERT COUNTY
Monarch Center for Family Healing (formerly Trailhead Wilderness School)
Ages 10-18|Wilderness therapy and education program; 30- to 150-day programs. Academic credit and intensive family and individual therapy included. Our program is for youth struggling in their relationships with parents or peers; includes school problems and substance abuse issues. Rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Canyon, Sand Dunes. Year-round|monarchfamilyhealing.com; 303-569-0767 |
GEORGETOWN
Musiker Tours
Grades 7-11|Three-six week combination camping, residence hall, hotel programs throughout western U.S., Canadian Rockies, eastern U.S., Europe, Australia, Alaska and Hawaii. Variety of activities. Pre-college programs on 10 college campuses for middle-schoolers (on two campuses) and high schoolers (on 10 campuses, including six in U.S. and four overseas including England, Spain, Italy and Australia). June 25-Aug. 11| $3,099-$7,599|800-645-
6611; summerfun.com
National Sports Center for the Disabled
Ages 3-adult, children and adults with disabilities|Two-four day camps for families, women, teens with a variety of activities.Registration deadlines begin May 1 and vary for each camp.|$160-$475|303-316-1544; ck aune@nscd,org; nscd.org|WINTER PARK and GRANBY
Outpost Wilderness Adventure
Small-group adventure specialty camps and expeditions geared to teenagers. Tarryall Mountain Base Camp in Colorado with additional programs in Wyoming, Mexico and Bolivia. Rock and alpine climbing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, backpacking and community service. June 11- Aug. 14|$900-$3400|Winter 830-825-3015; owa.com|LAKE GEORGE
Outward Bound West
Ages 14-18|Fourteen-day Youth Ventures courses in Colorado ($2,495 and up), 15-day Oregon rafting/backpacking ($2,895); 15-day rafting/canoeing courses ($2,695 and up) and seven-day river rafting courses ($1,195) on the Green River in Utah. June-August. Shorter and longer wilderness programs also available. $100 application fee|800-477- 2627; outwardboundwilderness.org
Overland Student Travel
Ages 12-18|Hiking, bicycle tours, mountain biking, sea kayaking, white-water rafting, community service programs and language study abroad in locations, including New England, the Sierra Nevada, Switzerland, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Rockies, France and Italy. June- August. One-, two-, three-, four-, and six-week trips| $1,195-$6195|413-458- 9672; overlandsummers.com
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch
Ages 11-18|Week-long summer camps for boys, mid-June through August. Aquatics, crafts, archery, equestrian programs, shooting sports and ecology. |$185|303-455-5522; denverareacouncil.com|ELBERT COUNTY
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp
Ages 10-college|Programs in dance, theater, musical theater and dramatic writing, with electives in visual arts and equestrian. Two-week Junior Camp for students entering grades 5-7, June 25-July 8; four-week Intermediate Young Artist Intensive for students entering grades 8-9, July 10-Aug. 5; six-week High School and College Intensive for students in grades 10-college, June 16-July 30; 10-day New Noises Studio dramatic writing workshop for students in grades 10-college, June 7-17; eight-day Composer’s Stage Project for young musical theater composers grades 10-college, June 10-17; one-week in the U.K. study abroad for students in grades 10-through college, Aug. 6-13|970-879-7125; perry- mansfield.org |STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Perry-Mansfield Equestrian Camp
Ages 10-16|One-week camp for ages 10-12, June 18-24. One-week camp for ages 13-16, Aug. 6-12| $875|970-879-
7125; perry-mansfield.org |STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Planet Hockey Ranch
Ages 9-16
Complete skills camp, explosive power skating, stick-handling/creative hands, passing, scoring, puck protection, body contact, agility, acceleration, speed, scrimmages, skills testing, video/lecture, dryland circuit training, new innovative “College Prep Drills,” bungee cords, sports radar gun, free jersey, final day game, awards, expert staff, be evaluated to represent TEAM Planet Hockey USA in Europe. Parent/child session, recreation level 9-16, Elite/AAA level, and Girls only session. June 26-July 2, July 3-9, $1,199 per week includes hockey camp, rooms, meals, white-water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, paintball gun war|720-304-3880 or 800-320- 7545; info@planethockey.com; planethock ey.com|BRECKENRIDGE
Ponderosa Retreat & Conference Center
Grades 7-12 as of fall and grades 4-6|July 17-21 and July 24-29. Kids Kamp for students entering grades 4-6, June 26-29. |719-481-2482; visitponderosacom; 15235 Furrow Road|LARKSPUR
Quaker Ridge Camp and Conference Center
Ages 8 and up|Nondenominational Christian youth camp and adult conference center. Horseback riding, swimming, volleyball, basketball, baseball, hiking, archery. Open year-round|719-687-9012; quakerridgecamp.org|WOODLAND PARK
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Art Academy Camps and Workshops
High School Intensive Workshops/ July 10-14 (juniors & seniors only) week-long intensive workshops where students experience art and design classes on a professional level and expand their knowledge of materials and techniques. $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee; The Foundation of Art + Design Art Camp/July 17-21, (juniors & seniors only) designed to teach inspiring artists the processes and disciplines of art and design, take day long workshops that focus on observational drawing, life drawing, two and three dimensional design, and color theory. $590 program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Character Design Art Camp/July 24-28. Learn the processes involved in creating, designing, illustrating, animating and sculpting two and three-dimensional characters. $590 program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Comic Book Illustration Art Camp/ August 7-11. Students will learn from professionals in the business the key elements of illustrating comic books. $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Graphic Design Art Camp/ August 7-11. Discover, Prototype, Design, Analyze and Apply are five key components in how a graphic designer works to solve creative problems. Explore and put into practice this process of Graphic Design. $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only). Register early!S]303-225-8570; rmcad.edu click on non-degree/pre-college art academy program.
LAKEWOOD
Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp
All ages and levels of talent|Aug. 6-13 and Aug. 13-20. Fiddle (Celtic and old-time), piano, banjo, guitar, bagpipes, bass, cello, mandolin, dancing, singing. Workshops and classes by day, jams, concerts and dancing at night. $625 adult, $525 under 17, $425 guardian.|RMFiddle.com; 303-753-6870 |ESTES PARK
Rocky Mountain Hockey Adventure Camp
All ages and skills|Player development, training and exposure opportunities. Activities and drills are design to break down and develop each player’s critical skills through intensive technique training.| $500-1,200|800-898-8099; RMHShockey.com; admin@RMHS hockey.com|STEAMBOAT
Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp
At Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Junior high, high school and recent graduates. July 9-14. Musical activities with emphasis on education| $399 includes tuition, housing, facilities fee, activities, meals; $249 for commuters includes facilities fee, tuition, activities |970-491-5973. csumusiccamp.com |FORT COLLINS
Rocky Ridge Music Center
Ages 10-22|Programs for piano and all orchestral instruments. Young Artist Seminar, June 11-July 17; Intro Young Artists Seminar, June 11-July 2; Junior Student Seminar I, July 18-July 30; Junior Student Seminar II, Aug. 1-13| $1,335- $3,000|970-586-4031; rockyridge.org; of fice@rockyridge.org
Sanborn Western Camps
Ages 7-16|Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls Sanborn Camps are on 6,000 acres of mountain meadows and forests 35 miles west of Pike’s Peak. Horseback riding, mountaineering, water sports, rock climbing, high ropes, Western history, crafts, sports, natural sciences. Month-long terms, ages 9-16; two- week terms, ages 7-10 |719-748-3341; info@sanbornwestern camps.com; sanbornwesterncamps.com
Shwayder Camp of Congregation Emanuel
Grades 3-11|Residential wilderness camp with backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, sports, day trips, arts and crafts, music in a Jewish setting. Two-week sessions June 12-Aug. 6. One-week sessions for grades 3-4|303-388-4013; shwayder.com; 9118 Colorado 103|IDAHO SPRINGS
Sky High Ranch
Ages 7-17|Girl Scouts Wagon Wheel Council camp, June 11-Aug. 5. Riding, rafting, canoeing, ropes, rock climbing, backpacking, crafts. Three nights ($170-
$210), five nights ($270-$330); 10 nights ($100-475); 12 nights ($100-$550), 22 nights ($355)|719-597-8603, ext. 48|WOODLAND PARK
Sky Ranch
Grades 1-12|Located 54 miles west of Fort Collins. Day and residential camps. June-August| $50-$335 |970-493-5258; ldoubler.org
Sonny Lubick Individual Football Camp
Grades 3-8|June 5-7. Fundamental camp. Campers will receive instruction from the CSU Rams football staff and many of the region’s top high school coaches| $260 overnight, $160 commuter
|970-491-6131; csurams.com
|FORT COLLINS
Sonny Lubick Lineman Camp
Entering grades 9-12|June 12-15. Specifically for offensive and defensive linemen. | $235 overnight per player, $135 commuter per player|970- 491-6131; csurams.com|FORT COLLINS
Sonny Lubick Team Passing Camp
High School teams|June 12-14. Nonpadded, seven-on-seven passing camp featuring high school teams from across the country. The week will begin with a round-robin format and conclude with the highly competitive CSU Ram Bowl Tournament. Schools can enter as many teams as they want (until full), and there will be large-school and small-
school divisions | $235 overnight per player, $135 commuter per player|970-491-6131; csurams.com|FORT COLLINS
Spelunking Adventure
Ages 13-18, coed|Two days, low ropes training, an overnight stay in a Mongolian yurt and an awesome caving experience will be the highlights of this unique adventure. June 22-23. | $245|303-777-5870, ext. 260; denveracademy.com gym plus.com|DENVER
Southwestern Writing Experience
Ages 14-18, coed|Explore the ancient world of the ancestral peoples of the Southwestern United States: the Anasazi. Spend seven nights under the stars camping in three of our greatest National Parks: Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde. This course includes hiking, photography, journaling and the exploration of numerous archeological and sacred sites. Experience the culture of the ancient Anasazi while honing your writing skills and adding to your personal and educational writing portfolio. June 19-26 | $995.00|303-777-5870 ext. 260; denveracademy.org|DENVER
Student Hosteling Program
Ages 12-18|Bicycle tours through the countryside and cultural centers of Europe, Canada, United States. 14- to 60-day stays| $1,555-$5,190|800-343- 6132; shpbike@aol.com; bicycletrips.com
SuperCamp
Ages 9-24|Seven- to 10-day residential programs at various universities in an academic environment. July-August|800- 285-3276; supercamp.com
Tahosa Rocky Mountain Adventure Base
Ages 14-21|Backpacking, rock climbing, ropes course and peak ascents in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Eight week-long sessions from June-August. | $250|303-455-5522; denverareacouncil .com|WARD
Telluride Academy
Ages 4-17|Day camps and trip camps. Children cannot be boarded; parents must come to Telluride with them. Outdoor education, arts enrichment and adventure programming to approximately 800 children and teens each summer. Program focuses range from wildflowers to whitewater, with visual art, original theater, rock climbing, mountain biking, science, ecology, mountaineering included. Academy students explore, play and learn in Telluride’s stunning backcountry and the culturally and geographically diverse Four Corners region. Students push beyond Telluride to explore the new cultures of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Canada, Turkey, and Bhutan. Six individual one- to two-week sessions June 12-Aug. 18. $320 and up |970-728-5311; tellurideacademy.com; info@tellurideacademy.com
Templed Hills
Ages 4- grade 12|Outdoor Christian education, environmental studies, outdoor living skills. June 10-Aug.1|800-229- 6955; templedhills.org|WOODLAND PARK
Teton Valley Ranch Camp
Ages 11-16|Four-week camps. Boys, mid-June to mid-July; girls, mid-July to mid-August. Western riding, hiking, backpacking, fly-fishing, outdoor skills, archery, riflery|307-733-2958; tvrcamp .org|DUBOIS, WYO.
Tomahawk Ranch
Girls ages 7-17 (by June 1)|Three six-day overnight camps include camping skills, hiking, arts and crafts, caring for farm animals, songs and games. Sessions run from June-August|$145 to $255|Contact Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council 400 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209; 303-778-8774; girlscoutsmilehi.org | BAILEY
University of Northern Colorado Summer Enrichment Program
Grades 5-10|Residential program in academic courses. Four daily courses in science, mathematics, computers, social studies, language arts, visual arts, performing arts. Mini-sessions and Brain Bowl July 9-22; July 23-Aug. 5 | $1,295 |970-351-2683; unco.edu/sep; sep@unco.edu|GREELEY
University of Wyoming Summer Music Camp
Grades 6-12 (completed)|Band, choirs, orchestras, jazz, keyboard and guitar. June 11-17, $175 tuition, $275 lodging and board. |877-733-3618, ext. 1; outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/summer |LARAMIE
Upward Bound
Grades 3-5 (fall 2005)|Games, swimming, zipline, Bible study. June 4-9|Before March 1, $261; after March 1, $275|First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903; 719-884-6207; camps@first-pres.org or first-pres.org|COLORADO SPRINGS
Women’s Wilderness Institute, Girls’ Wilderness Program
Ages 12-17|Backpacking, rock climbing and wilderness skills. Four- to 12-day courses. Courses start in Boulder and take place in the Snowy Range of southern Wyoming and Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Dates and rates change by age| $490-$1290. Generous scholarships available|303-938-9191; sarah@womenswilderness.org; womenswilderness.org
YMCA Camp Shady Brook
Surrounded by Pike National Forest. Horsemanship, climbing, canoeing, swimming, archery, drama camp, surfing trip to California, sea kayaking trip to Seattle. Located 90 minutes southwest of Denver; one- to five-week sessions|719-329-7266; campshadybrook.org
Y-Riders Cross Country Skills Camp
Coed entering 7-12 grades|For intermediate to advanced riders to learn and develop advanced bike handling skills on Colorado’s best off-road trails. Includes local rides on Monday and four nights camping in Crested Butte or Winter Park. One-week sessions from June 19-23 and July 10-14| $350-400 |303-664-5455; ymcabv.org
YMCA of Pueblo, Camp Jackson
Ages 7-17|One-week base camps with archery, canoeing, camp-outs, low ropes, horseback riding, sports, games, drama, environmental education, nature crafts, rock climbing, rafting, backpacking and survival skills. One-week Adventure Camps in horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, river rafting and mountaineering. Two-week leadership camps with Counselors in Training, Leaders in Training and Specialists in Training. June-August|719-543-5151; camp jackson.com|PUEBLO
