Editor’s Note about 2010 summer camps:
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2007 Summer camp information
Acting Up Summer Style
June 11-22 or July 9-30 |Drama camp for ages 5-6, 12:30-2 p.m.|$116, $96 RESIDENTS|Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-739-1973 |AURORA
ADD/HD & Sensory
Integration Camp
June 25-29|Therapeutic intensive camp lead by music and occupational therapists for ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. activities.|$395|Unique Prints Pediatric Therapy Services, 2900 S. University Blvd., 303-773-1034
Advanced Junior Rangers
July 30-Aug. 3|Nature-focused camp for ages 13-15|$149, $139/DISTRICT RATE |South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-730-1022|LITTLETON
Adventure Camps
June 11-29 or July 9-27|Activities include nature crafts, environmental studies and more for ages 4-7.|$103, $81 AURORA RESIDENT PER WEEK |Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640|AURORA
Adventure Day Camp
June 11-Aug. 6|Family Sports Center camp. Activities: golf, ice skating, soccer, laser tag, climbing and more. Before- and after-care available.|$235, $220 DISTRICT RATE, $15 REGISTRATION FEE|6907 S. Peoria St., 303-708-9500, ext. 223|CENTENNIAL
Adventure Quest Day Camps June-August|Children ages 6-16 solve mystifying riddles, brainstorm unique solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foes and negotiate peace treaties.|302 Pearl St., 303-786-9216, renaissanceadventures
.com|BOULDER
Afternoon Adventures
Youth Programming offers a camp for ages 4-5, 1-4 p.m. |Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6315, jccdenver.org
Art Camp
Julie Fisher Fine Art Studio offers camps for ages 8-adult. Schedule available in March.|Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., 303-371-7652|LITTLETON
Art Camps
June 11-July 13|City of Lakewood offers various of art camps for ages 7-14. Camps include clay sculpture, pottery, drawing and more.|$97
|Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987-5436
|LAKEWOOD
Art, Music and Mini Golf
June 11-July 22|Draw, sketch, paint and then play miniature golf for ages 6-12.|$60, $46 AURORA RESIDENTS|
Bicentennial Arts Center, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., 303-344-1776|AURORA
Art and Science of Rocketry
June 11-21|Students in grades 2-8 learn the fundamentals of rocketry and flight, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.|$175|303777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Arvada Center
June-August|Variety of creative camps for ages 5-18, including drama, storytelling, chorale, drawing, African drumming, photography, writing, dance and Spanish.|$45-$350|
56901 Wadsworth Blvd., 720-898-7200, arvada center.org/
classes |ARVADA
Artz & Crafts Camp
Aug. 6-9|Campers ages 3-6 create a different arts and crafts project each day, 12:30-3 p.m.|$61, $47 AURORA RESIDENTS|Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, 303-326-8640|AURORA
Avid4 Adventure
June 11-Aug. 17|Outdoor Adventure camps for kids ages 5 and up. Activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Weeklong sessions in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Golden, Boulder and Longmont |$175, $325|720-249-2412, Avid4.com
Ballet Camp
Aug. 6-10|Dancers ages 9 and over focus on proper technique and create a lyrical piece, 8:30-11:30 a.m. |$175 |Off Broadway Academy of Dance, 4401 S. Tamarac Parkway, 303-757-8277, offbroadwayacademy
ofdance.com
Beginning Ballroom
July 9-13|Campers ages 13 and over learn fundamentals and techniques of ballroom styles, 9 a.m.-noon.|$250 |Off Broadway Academy of Dance, 4401 S. Tamarac Parkway, 303-757-8277, offbroadwayacademy
ofdance.com
Beginning-Intermediate Jazz
June 25-29|Students ages 8 and up work on technique and choreography, 8:30-11 a.m. |$125|Off Broadway Academy of Dance, 4401 S. Tamarac Parkway, 303-757-8277, offbroadway
academyofdance.com
Be Your Own Boss
June 18-22|Fifth- and sixth-graders learn specific skills to start and run a successful business.|$180|Young Americans Center, 3550 E. First Ave., 303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Bits, Bytes & Bots
June 11-Aug. 10|Robotics, moviemaking and game creation for ages 6-14. Morning and afternoon sessions. |303-841-4411, bitsbytesbots.com
Bob Burger Summer Day Camps
June 11-Aug. 10|City of Lafayette offers various weekly day camps for grades K-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include games, sports, cooking, field trips, swimming and more. Extended camp hours available. |Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, 303-665-0469cityoflafayette.com/recreation |LAFAYETTE
Bluff Lake Outdoor Club
June 25-29|Campers ages 6-12 build forts, wade in water and search for treasures, 9 a.m.-noon. |$105 |303468-3245, blufflakenaturecenter.org
Brain Education Camp
June 18-Aug. 3|Two sessions for ages 6-14. Campers participate in brain and body integration activities to build increased concentration and focus.|$349|2900 S. University Blvd., 303-773-1034
Broadway Bound
July 23-Aug. 3|Musical drama camp for middle and high school students, 1-4 p.m. Performance on July 28.$217, $197 AURORA RESIDENTS|Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1973|AURORA
Bug Camp
July 9-13|Campers ages 6-12 catch and ID bugs, 9 a.m.-noon. |$105 |303468-3245, blufflakenaturecenter.org
Camp ArtReach
June 4|Runs Monday-Friday for 11 weeks. Visual, cultural and performing arts for kindergarten-8th grade. Half- or full-day sessions available with extended care.|First Universalist Church of Denver, 4101 E. Hampden Ave., 303-433-2882, artreachdenver.org
Camp Chief Niwot
June 11-Aug. 17|YMCA camp for grades 1-8.|$210|Boulder Elks Club, 3975 28th St., 303-664-5455, ymcabv
.org|BOULDER
Camp Cook-a-Munga
June 18-22|Campers ages 6-12 plan nutritious meals, prepare food and learn kitchen safety, 9 a.m.-noon. |$105, $85 RESIDENTS |Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630|AURORA
Camp E.C.O.
June 11-Aug. 14|Canoeing, mountain trips and other outdoor recreation for ages 9-12 , 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 7, 9-11 a.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555
Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE|Devinny Cottages, 12275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 303-987-4873
|LAKEWOOD
Camp Gan Israel
Begins in June|Camp for Jewish children of all backgrounds ages 2-14. Activities include sports, swimming, mad science and pottery.|Starting at $165 PER WEEK|303-429-5177, jewish kidscamp.com
Camp Genesee
June-August|Outdoor and nature camps for girls ages 6-12. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bus transporation available for a fee.|$150|303778-8774, girlscoutsmilehi.org
Camp Happy Tails
June 11-Aug. 17|Campers in grades 4-8 learn about animal care, careers in animal welfare and community involvment.|$500|Centennial Middle School, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org
|BOULDER
Camp Hot Tots
June 11-Aug. 2|Campers ages 3-7 fish, play in water and more, 9:3011:30 |$48, $37 AURORA RESIDENTSMeadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-326-8640|AURORA
Camp Invention
Week-long creativity program forgrades 1-6. |Various locations, 800-968-4332, campinvention.org
Camp JCC
May 30-Aug. 4|Offers specialty camps in science, sports, art, chess, dance, Spanish, cooking, digital photography and more. Half-day and full-day sessions available|The Denver Campus for Jewish Education, 2450 S. Wabash St., 720-449-9558,
jccdenver.org or dcje.org
Camp Make It & Take It
Campers ages 6-12 make a project each day to take home.|$100, $80 RESIDENTS |Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-361-2950|AURORA
Camp Odyssey
June 11-Aug. 14|An interactive, educational camp for ages 7-10 to experience crafts, community projects and sports, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 7, 9-11 a.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE |303-987-4873|LAKEWOOD
Camp Paha
June 18-Aug. 3|Day camp for ages 6-25 with disabilities. Activities include swimming, nature activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, music, outdoor skills and more. Before- and after-camp care available for an additional charge|$675-$1,700, $25 REGISTRATION FEE|303-987-4869
|LAKEWOOD
Camp Rollerblade
June 2-3|Offers inline skate camp for families, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. |Country Estates Rink, Aspen Street and West 124th Ave., 888-758-8687,
camprollerblade.com|BROOMFIELD
Camp Shakespeare
July 23-Aug. 18|Children ages 11-18 work with Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals on vocal production, stage combat and movement. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday|$600-$700, $500/EARLY REGISTRATION BY APRIL 6. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE|303-492-1537coloradoshakes.org|BOULDER
Camp Shai
Traditional and special camp activities for grades 1-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended hours available.|Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6392, jccdenver.org
Camp Shalom
Half- or full-day sessions for ages 2-5. Activities include drama, science, sports, arts and crafts and more. Extended-day care available.|Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6377, jccdenver.org
Camp Shoovy
June 27-Aug. 3|Jewish day camp for ages 4-13 includes swimming, crafts, dancing, field trips and more. Half-day camps available. |$450 and up303-747-3802, campshoovy.com
Camp Takoda
June 11-Aug. 17|YMCA camp for grades 1-5 offers swimming, hiking and field trips.|$210|East Boulder Community Center, 303-664-5455, ymcabv
.org |BOULDER
Centaur Rising
Horse camp at Anchorage Farm for ages 5-15. |$50-$320|303-838-5430, anchoragefarm.com|PINE
Cherry Creek Dance
June 18-Aug. 17|Summer camps for ages 4-18 of all ability levels. Camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, voice and cheer/poms. Also offers Princess camps|$105-$375|303-399-8087, cherryreekdance.com
Chess Academy of Denver
June 11-15 in Englewood and July 16-18 in Denver|The 13th annual Rocky Mountain Chess Camps for all ages and abilities. Full- and half-day camps available.|303-770-6696coloradomasterchess.com
Children’s Intensive
Workshop
June 18-22|Academy of Colorado Ballet offers ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and pointe/pre-pointe for ages 7-12, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.|1278 Lincoln St., 303-339-1623, coloradoballet.org
Children’s Intensive
Workshop
July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10|Academy of Colorado Ballet offers ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and pointe/pre-pointe for ages 7-12, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Performance on last day.|Academy of Colorado Ballet, 6328 E. County Line Road, 303-221-1722, coloradoballet.org|HIGHLANDS RANCH
City of Lakewood
June 11-Aug. 3|Offers several performing-arts camps, including acting, singing, improv and musical theater for ages 7-14.|$97 |303-987-5436LAKEWOOD
Clear Creek History Park
June 11-Aug. 3|Campers ages 6-10 experience Colorado frontier life. Activities include 1800s baseball and games, mining for gold, feeding chickens and more. Week-long sessions, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.|$165, $135 MEMBERS|11th and Arapahoe streets, 303-278-3557clearcreekhistorypark.org |GOLDEN
Colorado Academy
Summer Programs
June 11-Aug. 10|Day camps in sports, circus, theater, music, arts and more for ages 5-17. Before and after care and transportation available. |$245 PER WEEK|3800 S. Pierce St., 303-9142531, www.coloradoacademy.org
Colorado International School
June 11-Aug. 17|Day camps in Spanish, French, Japanese, German and more for ages 3-14. |$400|4100 E. Iliff Ave., 303-282-6666coloradointernationalschool.org
Colorado Parent
March 10|Hosts a its annual Summer Fair and Camping Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |Free|Greenwood Athletic & Tennis club, 303-308-320-1000coloradoparent.com
Colorado Summer Camp Guide 2007
The website provides information on Colorado day and overnight camps for the summer.|ColoradoSummerCamp Guide.com
College Visitation
June 11-15|Ninth- through 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 DAY303-777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy
.org
Community Sailing
of Colorado
June 4-Aug. 24|Hosts an outdoor sailing camp for campers ages 8-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|$175-$445|303-757-7718, communitysailing.org
Construction Camp
July 30-Aug. 3|Campers ages 4-7 dig in the dirt, nail, glue and paint, noon2:30 p.m. |$74, $57 AURORA RESIDENTS
|Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640|AURORA
Cooking Camp
June 11-Aug. 22|Stir It Up Cooking School offers hands-on, creative cooking camps for ages 5-16|1140 S. Lashley Lane, 303-494-2665, stiritupcooking
.com|BOULDER
Cowboy Camp
June 11-14 or July 9-12|Cowboy crafts and activities including roping, branding and chuck wagon cooking, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 8-12. |$100, $80 AURORA RESIDENTS |DeLaney Farm & Gully Homestead, 170 S. Chambers Road, 303-326-8650|AURORA
Cubs in Space
Cub Scout day camps for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Crafts, educational activities, sports and more available. Mini camps offered for ages 3-10; parents must attend. Registration deadline is May 18.
June 11-15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$65|Prospect Park, 303-279-5313 and Belleview Christian School, 303-457-0175
June 12-14, 4-8.m.|$45|Cole Creek
Environmental Park, 303-680-5227
June 14-16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$45Lutheran High School, 303-789-3142
June 25-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$65|Ellsworth Park at Lookout Mountain, 303-455-5522
June 25-29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.|$65Cottonwood Park, 303-371-0489
June 26-28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.|$45deKoevend Park, 303-683-4491
June 26-28, 3-8 p.m.|$45|LDS Church, 303-279-5313
June 27-29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.|$45The Polson Ranch, 303-663-2419
Dance Camp
June 25-July 20|Ballet, jazz, modern, pom, funk and lyrical dance for ages 7-18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.|$110, $90 RESIDENTS PER WEEK|Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-326-8308|AURORA
Denver Academy Summer Day Camp
June 11-July 13|Five-week camp for ages 7-12 features outdoor and academic activities, 12:30-4:30 p.m.|$200 PER WEEK, $825 ALL FIVE WEEKS|303777-5870 ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Denver Center
Theatre Academy
June 11-Aug. 3|Performing-arts classes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 3-18. Info available Feb. 13.|PRICES VARY, SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE|1101 13th St., 303-446-4892, denvercenter.org
Denver International School
June 12-Aug. 25|Offers language camps in French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese|$145-$210|303-756-0381, dischool.org
Denver Museum of
Nature & Science
June-August|Summer day camps for Pre-K-grade 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday. Camps include alchemy, backpacker’s survival, fossils, fitness, space travel and more. Early morning check-in available. Visit website for complete list. |2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-322-7009, dmns.org
Dinosaur Camp
Aug. 6-10|Campers ages 4-7 learn about the creatures that once roamed the Earth. |$74, $52 AURORA RESIDENT |Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640|AURORA
Everything But
Ballet Workshop
July 9-13|Jazz, lyrical, tap and hip-hop for ages 7 and up.|Academy of Colorado Ballet, 6328 E. County Line Road, 303-221-1722, coloradoballet.org |HIGHLANDS RANCH
Explorer Camp
June 12-Aug. 9|Campers ages 3-7 explore the outdoors with crafts, games, songs and nature studies. |$48, $37 AURORA RESIDENT |Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640 |AURORA
Fencing Camp
June 11-Aug. 3|Week-long sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Students ages 8-18 learn footwork, fencing tactics, bouting, blade work and more. All equipment provided. |$250-$275 PER WEEK|South Denver Fencing Center, 7075B S. Alton Way, 720-200-5588, southdenverfencing
.com|CENTENNIAL
Foothills Academy
Summer Camp
June 11-Aug. 10|Day camp for ages 5-11 includes hiking, outdoor exploration, martial arts, sports, games and more. ALSO: Junior Counselor program for ages 12-15.|$190-$1,520
|303-431-0920, foothills-academy.orgWHEAT RIDGE
Fun in the Sun
June 11-Aug. 10|YMCA camp for grades K-5. Activities include soccer, swimming, field trips and more.$145-$195, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE|303-443-4474, ext. 2001 ymcabv.org |BOULDER
Girl Scout Camp
June-August|Camp for girls ages 6-17 at various locations. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Acitivities include water sports, sewing, comedy, arts, science and more.|$125-$200|303778-8774, girlscoutsmilehi.org
Girls Can
July 16-27|Girls in grades 5-6 learn about money and banking careers. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations. |$180|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Golden’s Summer
Adventure 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 and more. |1470 10th St., 303-384-8124|GOLDEN
Golf Camp
June-August|Nine-hole play camp for ages 7-17.|$275, $265/DISTRICT RATE |Family Sports Center, 6907 S. Peoria St., 303-649-1115|CENTENNIAL
Good Old-Fashioned
Summer Day Camp
July 9-13|Activities include going on hayrides, playing outdoor games, making kites and more for ages 8-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$159|Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., 303-987-5436
GPS Treasure Hunt Camp
Feb. 24-Sept. 16|Campers learn
GPS technology.|303-619-5252gpsdiscoveryadventures.com
Gymnastics Camp of Champs
June 25-28|Intensive training for beginner and intermediate gymnasts ages 6 and over.|$65|Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-337-1458|AURORA
Happy Trails
June 11-Aug. 14|Swimming, arts and crafts and outdoor field trips for ages 5-7, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registration is April 7, 9-11 a.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|$26/DAY AND $30 REGISTRATION FEE |Lasley Cottages, 1381 Kendall Court, 303-987-4873|LAKEWOOD
Hip Hop
July 16-20|Campers learn the basics moves and beginning-level stunts, 8:30-11:30 a.m.|$175 |Off Broadway Academy of Dance, 4401 S. Tamarac Parkway, 303-757-8277, offbroadway
academyofdance.com
Homesteading Camp
June 25, July 16 or July 30|Campers build a “new community,” 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, fourmilepark.org
How the West Was Fun
June 18 and Aug. 6|Four Mile Historic Park offers week-long full-day camp. Kids ages 6-11 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
Imagination In Education
School-based summer programs in
Colorado Springs School Districts 3, 8, 11 and 20 for ages 5-12 years.|4750 El Camino Drive, 719-598-2095jracademykids.com|COLORADO SPRINGS
In-line Skating Camps
June-July|Lakewood offers various camps for ages 5-adult, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels|$25-$65
|303-987-7757|LAKEWOOD
Instructional Welding
June 11-22|Two-sessions offered, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 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. |$400|303-777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
In the Spotlight
July 9-13|Campers ages 8-11 play roles using costumes, props and lights.|$250|720-935-1136evergreenplayers.org|EVERGREEN
Intermediate-Advanced Jazz
July 23-27|For campers ages 11-18, 9 a.m.-noon|$175 |Off Broadway Academy of Dance, 4401 S. Tamarac Parkway, 303-757-8277offbroadwayacademyofdance.com
International Towne
June 25-July 13|Fifth- and sixth-graders have the opportunity to learn about foreign currency, global trading and cultures around the world. |$180|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
JCC Tennis camps
Kids in grades 2-9 hone their skills on the court. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Extended hours available. |Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6380, jccdenver.org
JungleQuest
May 28-Aug. 24|Day camps for ages 5 and up. Activities include indoor rock climbing, challenge course, swimming, field trips and more.|$45-$215 |8000 S. Lincoln St., Suite 10, 303-738-9844, junglequest.net|LITTLETON
Junior Academy
Recreational programs for ages 1-15 years. Activities include swimming, roller skating, bowling, miniature golf and more. |4750 El Camino Drive, 719-598-2095, jracademykids.com
|COLORADO SPRINGS
Junior Master Garden
June 25-29|Gardeners ages 8-12 explore plants and gardens in depth, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3545, botanic gardens.org
Junior Money Matters
June 18-July 13|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.|$180303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Junior Rangers
June 11-July 13|Nature-focused day camp for ages 10-12|$139, $129 DISTRICT RATE|South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, 303-730-1022|LITTLETON
Junior Sports Camp
July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10|Camp for ages 7-11. Sports include baseball, football, basketball, soccer and floor hockey, 9-11 a.m.|$65, $50 LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS|303-987-5422|LAKEWOOD
Jr. Y-Riders Cycling Camp
June 12-July 21|Week-long camps for grades 3-5. Campers learn bike handling skills, trail riding techniques and etiquette.|$230|303-664-5455ymcabv.org |BOULDER
KidCamp
July 23-Aug. 3|Two sessions for ages 6-12. Campers explore a variety of plants with a different theme each day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3545botanicgardens.org
Kidlingua
June 10-22|Offers Spanish, French and German for ages 5-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |$295|Mesa Elementary School, 303-499-1671|BOULDER
Kids Adventures
Summer camp for ages 5-14 in Lakewood, Denver, Arvada and Englewood. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.$30-$40/day, $150/WEEK|303-6991561, coloradokidsadventures.com
KidArt Camps
June 11 – August 17, 2007/Art Students League of Denver offers camps for ages 6 – 17 years, 9 a.m. – noon and/or 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. /200 Grant St., 303-778-6990 ext. 101, asld.org
Kids Broadcasting Camp
Kids ages 8-12 learn the roles of anchor, general assignment reporter, sports anchor and weatherperson. |303-987-5404|LAKEWOOD
Kids Club at Beck
June 12-Aug. 10|Ages 3-7 explore science, art, the outdoors and more, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.|$21-$82Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., 303-739-6878|AURORA
Kids Comic Strip Cartooning
June 11-July 13|Ages 10-14 write and draw cartoons. Two sessions offered. $97|303-987-5436|LAKEWOOD
Kid’s Nature Clubhouse
June 4-Aug. 10|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 11-22 or July 9-20|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.|$195, $175 AURORA RESIDENTS, |Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., 303-739-1973|AURORA
Lone Valley School
June 11-July 27|Campers ages 6-12 step back in time to the pioneer days or World War II, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |$60|970-350-9220, 970-350-9275, greeleymuseums.com|GREELEY
Mad Science Camps
June 11-Aug. 10|City of Lakewood offers various science-themed camps for ages 4-12. Half- and full-day programs available.|$53-$259 |303-987-5404, lakewood.org|LAKEWOOD
Mad Science of Colorado
Camp offerings include: “Red Hot Robots,” ” Space and Flight Academy,” “Survival” and more. Visit website for complete information.|303-403-0432, www.madscience.tv
Money $ense
July 23-Aug. 3|Kids in grades 6-7 learn important financial concepts that many adults don’t understand, then budget through the Money $ense Game of Life. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$180|303-321-2265yacenter.org
Montclair Academy
Summer Experience
June 11-Aug. 17|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 4-Aug. 24|Full- and half-day camps for 18 months-first grade. Activities: nature walks, gardening, outdoor exploration, water fun and more. Three-sessions available.|Cornerstone Montessori School, 15970 W. 50th Ave., 303-277-0245, cornerstonemontessori
.net|GOLDEN
Paddington Station Preschool Summer Day Camp
June 1-July 27
Preschool Age Summer Day Camp for ages 2-5 years old. Two sessions available
1301 Quebec St., 303-333-9154, www.paddingtonstation.org
Painting Adventures
June 25-29|Ages 10-14 apply painting techniques based on fun demonstrations and examples of successful and colorful paintings. Learn more about categories including abstraction, expressionism and realism.|$97Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987-5436|LAKEWOOD
Painting With Pulp
July 9-13|Young artists 10-14 learn to make paper from scratch, 9 a.m.-noon |$97|Washington
Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. First Ave., 303-987-5436 |LAKEWOOD
Parent/Tot Munchkin Camps
June 15-Aug. 10|Three sessions offer introduction to nature, crafts and environmental awareness for kids age 2 with a parent.|$33, $26 AURORA RESIDENT |Summer Valley Park, 17400 E. Lehigh Place, 303-326-8640 |AURORA
P.A.S.S. Camp
May 29-Aug. 17|University of Denver’s Division of Athletics and Recreation offers floor hockey, touch rugby, tennis, dance, soccer, volleyball and basketball camps for ages 6-12. Registration begins Feb. 1.|$209, $189 additional children|303-871-3908, recreation.du
.edu
Pee Wee Sports Camp
June 4-Aug. 10|Week sessions for ages 3-6. Includes: baseball, football, basketball, soccer and floor hockey, 9-11 a.m.|$65, $50 LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS|303-987-5422|LAKEWOOD
Photography Camp
June 25-July 6|Three one-week sessions for ages 12-18. Emphasis on 35mm black-and-white photography, darkroom procedures and development techniques, 1-3p.m.|$395|303777-5870, ext. 260, denveracademy.org
Pioneer Camp
June 11, July 9 or -July 23|Week-long 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
Pioneer Camp
July 30-Aug. 2|Campers ages 8-12 make candles, churn butter, bake and play games, 9 a.m.-noon.|$100, $80 RESIDENTS|DeLaney Farm & Gully Homestead, 170 S. Chambers Road, 303-326-8650|AURORA
Plains Conservation Center
July 9-Aug. 2|Outdoor survival skills for ages 6-12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MondayThursday with an optional overnight Thursday-Friday. Applications online. Registration begins March 1.| $100, $90 members |21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-3621, plainscenter.org|AURORA
Plumb Farm Learning Center
June 11-July 27|Hands-on fun for ages 6-12. Activities: farming, carpentry, cooking, art and more, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |$70970-350-9220, 970-350-9275, greeleymuseums
.com |GREELEY
Pre-professional Workshop
June 18-22|Ballet, pointe and variations for serious students ages 12 and up, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.|Academy of Colorado Ballet, 6328 E. County Line Road, 303-221-1722coloradoballet.org|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Pre-teen Adventure Camp
June 11-Aug. 10|Fun for ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.|$175, $155 AURORA RESIDENTS|Expo
Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8315|AURORA
Princess Camp
Ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling for ages 3-6. |Academy of Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., 303-339-1623, coloradoballet.org
P.S.I: Plant Science Investigators
July 9-13|Plant detectives ages 12-14 discover the mysteries of plant life, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., 720-865-3545, botanicgardens.org
Rapids Academy
Colorado Rapids offers soccer camps for ages 3-18.|Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 720-931-2005, coloradorapids.com
Running Your Own Biz
June. 11-Aug. 3|Third- and fourth-graders explore basics of starting a business. Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$180|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Scene Stealers
July 9-13|Drama camp for ages 5-7.|$150720-935-1136, evergreenplayers.org|EVERGREEN
Science Camp
July 30-Aug. 2|Campers ages 4-7 try a different science experiment each day, 12:30-3 p.m. |$61, $47 AURORA RESIDENTS|Village Green Recreation Center, 1300 S. Chambers Circle, 303-326-8640|AURORA
Science Matters in Colorado
Full- and half-day science camps |$90
|866-543-9386, sciencematters.tv
Soccer Camps 2007
June 11-July 29|Colorado School of Mines offers half-day, full-day and overnight camps for ages 7-18.|$ 75-$225|303-384-2295
Space Voyage Academy
June 11-Aug. 3|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.|303-985-3143, spacevoyage.com
Spanish Is Fun
June 18-July 20|Spanish Immersion program at various locations. Educational activities including theme days and field trips.|$250$715, $35 REGISTRATION FEE |303-200-0622, spanishisfun.net
Spikes Running Club
June 12-July 17|Strength and speed training features conditioning drills, video analysis and fun meet for ages 7-18. |$ 90, $160|303-2201037 or 303-337-7609, run-strong.com
Straightline Action
Sports Camp
Skateboarding camp for ages 8-16, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.|$325 FIRST SESSION, $300 ADDITIONAL SESSIONS303-683-5638, straightlinecamp.comHIGHLANDS RANCH
Summer Art Camps
June 12-Aug. 9|Foothills Art Center offers camps in printmaking, digital images, mapping and more for ages 5-12.|$110|809 15th St., 303-279-3922, foothillsartcenter.org|GOLDEN
Summer Camps
Mizel Museum offers weekly camps in art, drama, dance and more for preschoolers to age 12. |$85 HALF DAY, $175 FULL DAY|400 S. Kearney, 303-394-9993, ext. 3
Summer Day Camp 2007
June 11-Aug. 17|Northglenn offers camps for ages 6-12, 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Activities include crafts, games, skating, fishing, swimming and more. Registration opens in late April.|Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, 303-450-8800, northglenn.org |NORTHGLENN
Summer Day Camp
June 11-Aug. 17|The Salvation Army Red Shield camp for grades K-5. $50
|303-295-2107
Summer Gymnastics Camps
June 12-Aug. 2|Four sessions available for ages 6-12.|$45-$100 LAKEWOOD RESIDENTSCarmody Recreation Center, For information call 303-987-5384 or to register call 720-963-5360|LAKEWOOD
Summer Intensive Program
June 25-July 20|Academy of Colorado Ballet’s audition only training class for ages 12 and up, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Audition date is Feb. 18.|1278 Lincoln St., 303-339-1623, coloradoballet.org
Summer Rock Climbing Camp
Climbers of all levels ages 8-18 learn from trained and experienced instructors in a fun, safe and adventurous environment. |303-987-5430|LAKEWOOD
Summer Science Camp
June 19-Aug. 2|Spine Education and Research Institute’s coed day camp for ages 7-18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$295, SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE720-540-7374, spine-education.org|THORNTON
Summer Teen Programs
June 11-Aug. 10|Girls Inc. of Metro offers programs in job readiness, creative arts, bridges to high school and more, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |303-893-4363, ext. 106, girlsincdenver.org
Summer Youth Sports Camp
City of Lakewood hosts a recreational sports and activities day camps for ages 5-13. Registration is April 7, 9-11 a.m. at Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.|Lakewood Link, 1295 S. Reed St. and Creighton Middle School, 75 Independence St., 303-987-4804|LAKEWOOD
Take Two, Teen Acting Camp
July 9-20|Campers in middle and high school learn intensive character, scene and ensemble work, 1-4 p.m. Performance piece on July 20.|$217, $197 AURORA RESIDENTS|Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1973auroragov.org/recreation|AURORA
Team 7-12
June 4-Aug. 10|Week-long sessions include sports, field trips, swimming and more, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration begins March 1.$135-$295, $50 REGISTRATION FEE|West 66th Avenue and Pierce Street, 303-403-2555|ARVADA
Teen Acting Camp
June 11-22|Middle and High School teens learn action, emotion, improvisation character and staging, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Performance on June 22. |$217, $197 AURORA RESIDENTS|Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E.
Colfax Ave., 303-739-1973, auroragov.org/
recreation|AURORA
Teen Triple Threat
July 9-27|Teens get intensive training in musical theater. |$250|720-935-1136, evergreen
players.org|EVERGREEN
Therapeutic Recreation Camp
June 11-Aug. 9|Summer program for ages 14 and older with disabilities. Transportation is provided.|303-739-6892|AURORA
Tree Dwellers
July 23-27|Campers ages 6-12 learn about animals and humans that depend on trees, 9 a.m.-noon.|$105|303-468-3245, blufflake
naturecenter.org
Volleyball Camps
July 10-July 22|The University of Colorado offers camps for ages 8-18. Campers learn important skills and fundamentals in a fun atmosphere. Overnight camps available|$90$395|303-492-6141, cubuffs.com|BOULDER
Water Warriors
Aug. 6-10|Campers ages 6-12 spend their days wading through Sand Creek and learn about aquatic wildlife, 9 a.m.-noon. |$105 |303-468-3245, blufflakenaturecenter.org
YMCA Arapahoe Sports Camp
June 11-Aug. 17|Camp for grades 1-8$210|Arapahoe Center YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|LAFAYETTE
YMCA Challengers
June 11-July 20|A two-week YMCA day-camp for grades 7-10 with overnight adventure trips built in|$525|Boulder Elks Club, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|BOULDER
YMCA Fine Arts Camp
June 11-July 20|Camp for grades 4-8 offers drawing, painting, music, dance and more. Two sessions available.|$475|Manhattan Middle School, 303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|BOULDER
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
A variety of day camps for kids 5-12. Camps are held at various locations in the metropolitan area.|720-524-2792, denverymca.org
Young Actors Theatre
June 11-Aug. 11|Offers week-long theater and production workshops for grades 1-12. |$150-$275|Walnut Hills Elementary, 8195 E. Costilla Blvd., 303-741-5155|CENTENNIAL
Young AmeriTowne
June 11-July 20|Kids in fourth and fifth grades learn about business, banking and advertising. Offered at Young Americans Center’s Denver and Lakewood locations.|$180|303-321-2265, yacenter.org
Younger Generation Players
June-August|Offers two-week camps in musical theatre, dance and voice.|2701 W. Oxford Ave., 303-789-4444, ygplayers.org|ENGLEWOOD
Youth Art Camp
June|South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers a variety of art, acting and dance camps for ages 6-14. |303-483-7074|CENTENNIAL
Youth Lacrosse Camps
June 9-Aug. 9 |Campers ages 8-17 learn the basics of the game or experienced players work on their skills. Week-long or day camps available.|303-987-5422|LAKEWOOD
Youth Multi-sports Camps
Basic sport fundamentals of soccer, baseball, lacrosse, inline hockey, volleyball and basketball for ages 4-16|South Suburban Parks and Recreation, 303-798-7515|CENTENNIAL
Youth Programming Sports Camps
Indoor soccer, floor hockey, basketball, flag football, bowling, golf and more for ages 4-5, 9 a.m.-noon. Extended-day care available.|Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6315, jccdenver.org
Youth Sports Camps
City of Aurora offers half- and full-day camps for ages 4-17 in baseball, volleyball, roller hockey, basketball, football, lacrosse, T-ball and more. Dates, times and prices available beginning April 20|303-326-8600|AURORA
Youth Summer Camp
June 11-Aug. 10|Girls Inc. of Metro offers camps for ages 6-11. Activities include sports, science, creative arts, life skills and more, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.|$85|303-893-4363, ext. 111girlsincdenver.org
Youth Volleyball
City of Lakewood hosts a variety of camps for ages 8-18. |303-987-4805|LAKEWOOD
Y-Riders Cycling Camp
Week-long camps for grades 5-9. Campers learn traffic safety, general mountain bike skills, maintenance and more.|$525
|303-664-5455, ymcabv.org|BOULDER
