Imaginecamp!
July 23-27 K-6th grade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Botanical garden field trip, arts and crafts, outdoor games and themed days in a safe and spiritually nurturing environment. $125 for first child, $60 for additional. First Unitarian Society of Denver; 303-831-7113, e-mail: bliss@fusden.org, website:
Independence One-Room Schoolhouse Day Camp
June 18-20; June 25-27; July 16-18 Three-day camp where children can hear stories, learn games, participate in activities and dress as they once did in an 1880 one-room schoolhouse. Fort Lupton Historic Site; 303-857-1710, website:
Inspire Creative’s Summer Theater Camp
July 9-18 Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. Special classes in improvisation, dance, storytelling and magic. Special guests will include acrobats, dancers, and magicians. Fully staged performance of Disney’s “Aladdin Junior” at the PACE Center in Parker. Camp runs 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $350 per student. 303-790-0875, e-mail: summer@inspire , website:
It’s a Small World
June 4-Aug. 10 Children 3-5 will be have free play and through structured activities will be actively encouraged to learn and explore. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Sandoval, 3655 Wyandot St.; Swigert-McAuliffe, 3480 Syracuse St. $175 per week.. 720-424-8260, website:
Jeffco SPARKS
July 9-20 A summer program for gifted and talented learners. Eligible participants need to have an ALP (Advanced Learning Plan), already participate in a gifted program within their school district, or provide an educator letter of recommendation. website: programs/gifted_talented
JHMG Colorado Kids Climbing Camps
Activities include rock climbing, rope skills, hiking, rappelling, bouldering, and more. Various dates. Eldorado Canyon / Flatirons; 303-532-5184, e-mail: boulder@jhmg.com, website: .html
JungleQuest Summer Day Camp
May 29-Aug. 31 Activities include indoor rock climbing, challenge course, swimming, six flags, and other daily field trips. $45/$65 per day. $185/$197 per week 303-738-9844, website:
Junior Golf Camp
June 18-21, July 16-19 Junior golf instruction includes all aspects of the game, including rules, etiquette and skills challenges. June 18-21, 1-3 p.m., 7-11 yrs. June 18-21, 3:15-5:15 p.m., 12-17 yrs. July 16-19, 12-2 p.m., 7-11 yrs. July 16-19, 2:15-4:15 p.m., 12-17 yrs. Cost: $75 ($60 for South Suburban Parks and Recreation District residents.)Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel; 303-799-9940, e-mail: scottd@sspr.org, website:
Kathy’s Kamp at the Lowry Family Center
June 4-20 Activities include swimming, bike repair, dance, cooking, all-camp field trips. Each week has a theme, such as careers, technology, health and nutrition or conflict resolution. 303-307-0718, e-mail: sandy@ , website: lowry
KC Kids Theme Camp
June 4-Aug. 10 With our new science and technology camps, every camper will be inspired. KC Kids Camp curriculum is aligned with Colorado Department of Education standards. 720-424-8260, website:
Kent Denver School Summer Session 2012
Coaches and teachers are hired for their excellence in working with children and professionalism. Programs start June 11 and are designed for ages 4 – 18. Kent Denver School; 303-770-7660, website:
Keystone Science School Day Camp
Cost per week $300. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Nonstop science, adventure and fun. Each week, the program features a different science-based theme that speaks to the minds and imaginations of young campers. 970-455-4228, website:
Keystone Science School Keystone Mountain Adventures (Teen Backpacking)
Cost varies based on program length. Longer, expedition-based sessions offer teens outdoor adventure. Exploration, hands-on education, and leadership experience. Trip highlights include a professionally guided whitewater rafting trip, soaking in hot springs, and an attempt at summiting one of Colorado’s mighty peaks. 970-455-4228, website:
Keystone Science School Splash Camp (Day Camp: Aquatic)
8 a.m-5 p.m, Monday-Friday. Five sessions of our popular Splash Camp, all based at the Silverthorne Recreation Center, will combine intensive indoor swim lessons with a water-based scientific theme. 970-455-4228, website:
KidConnections Summer Camp
June 4-Aug. 3 Cherrelyn Elementary School: For 5- to 9-year-olds. 4500 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Englewood Recreation Center: For 10- to 13-year- olds. 1155 W. Oxford Ave, Englewood. Fun themes, two or three field trips/week, swimming, arts/crafts, sports, picnics in various parks, team building, extra opportunities such as: golf lessons, swim lessons, overnight camping trips. 303-762-2680, e-mail: jrulon@englewoodgov.org, website:
Kids Adventure
May-August Kids enjoy swimming, an educational speaker and field trips throughout the week. Also included are theme days and frequent brain stimulating activities. Seven locations throughout metro Denver; 303-699-1561, e-mail: tom@kidsadventures.org, website:
Kids Camp at Perl Mack
May 30-Aug. 10 Crafts, games, gymnastics lessons, swimming lessons, a variety of field trips, including Adventure Golf and two weekly visits to Water World. Please call for details. Perl Mack; 303-650-7580, website:
Kids Scuba Camp
3 sessions June 11-July 13 Learn to scuba dive, complete the class and pool sessions toward scuba certification. $175 plus materials. Underwater Phantaseas; 303-220-8282, e-mail: info@underwaterphantaseas.com, website:
Kinetic Arts Dance Studio Summer Dance Camp
July 11-26 Dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and poms. Camps for ages 7 and under will also include games and crafts. $96+ 303-674-9806, e-mail: kineticartsdance@gmail.com, website:
Kirk Kamp 2012
July 23 -27 Kirk of Bonnie Brae United Church of Christ, third-fifth grade. Vacation Bible School in the morning; optional enrichment activites and field trips in the afternoon. 303-777-0343, e-mail: kobb@kirkofbonniebrae, website:
Lafayette Recreation Department Bob L. Burger Summer Day Camp
May-August Arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games and many other adventures. Swimming ability required, as we swim two to thee times a week. Weekly field trips and guest speakers. Theme weeks. Cost varies. 303-665-0469 x3473, website: cityof
Lango Spanish Camp
July 9-13; July 16-20 Half-day camp will include dance, cooking, singing, playing, as well as arts and crafts in Spanish. Great for beginners as well as advanced. First week for $299, two weeks for $500. Mountain Phoenix Community School; 720-939-5091, website:
Larimer Humane Society Critter’s Camp
March 12-16; April 2-6For third- through fifth-graders. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children learn about the care and treatment of animals. Visits with shelter animals and staff; informative lessons about responsible pet ownership and dog safety; exploration of key issues in animal welfare; and the ways to make a difference in the lives of animals. $125. Larimer Humane Society; 970-226-3647 x146, e-mail: education@larimerhumane, website:
Larks Preschool
Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with enrichment available from 12:30 to 3 p.m. $135 per week and $7.50 per hour for enrichment. 303-778-9988, website:
Let’s Talk Hawks
July 14 Build hawk nesting platform, make a leather keychain, meet live hawks. $15 per child. 9 a.m.-noon. Bluff Lake Nature center; 719-431-3879, e-mail: info@natureseducators.com, website:
Lil’ Tykes Summer Camp
June 4-28; July 9-Aug. 2 City Park Recreation Center: 3- to 5-year-olds. West View Recreation Center: 3- to 6- year-olds. Arts, crafts, drama, music, outside play and more. Each week has a fun theme. Westminster Rec Center; 303-658-2901, e-mail: mhess@cityof , website: ci.westminster summer.aspx
Little Buckaroos Ranch Camp
Tuesdays-Thursdays: June 5-Aug. 9 Learn about being cowboys and cowgirls on a ranch through age-appropriate activities, including horseback riding each day. $130 per week; $115 each additional week. Sun Pony Ranch; 970-532-4040, e-mail: spr-info@sun , website: sunpony
Little Cougars Summer Pre-Kindergarten Program
May 24-July 27 For children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2013, with the youngest age being 3 years, 9 months. Weekly curriculum includes a weekly water fun play day as well as several in-house field trips, such as bounce houses, Lego parties, iPad parties and Giant Golf. Half-day program for $25/day, or full-day program for $40/day. Children are required to bring two snacks and a lunch. Open at 6:30 a.m. Half-day ends at 11:45; full-day ends with pick up anytime before 6 p.m. Cougar Run Elementary School; 303-908-9511, e-mail: judith.zinda@dcsdk12.org, website: RunElementarySchoo/index.htm
Little People’s Landing Day Camp
June 6-Aug. 15 Seven metro and two Fort Collins locations to choose from. Field trips to zoo, museum, Water World, Elitch’s, Rockies game, rafting, fishing, hiking, swimming, factory tours, Junior Broncos Training Camp and more. 303-972-0787, e-mail: contactus@kidsloveLPL.com, website:
Logan School Summer Camp — Day Camp
June 11-Aug. 3 Themed weeks are designed to take your child into the real world of learning and experience. Harry Potter Camp, Star Wars Adventure, Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood, Myth Busters, The Hunger Games and more. Field trips, hands-on learning activities, creativity, and imaginative play. $300/week with a discount program for multiple weeks. 8:30-4 with extended day options available. Lowry Campus; 303-340-2444 ext 112, e-mail: joel.michor@theloganschool , website:
Longmont Theatre Company
June 4-July 7 and July 9-21 Elementary and teen programs available. Students will learn about the basics of theater, including stage direction, sets, costumes, makeup. There is also a 24-hour lock-in program for high-school students that takes them through a rapid-paced production from beginning to performance in only 24 hours. Cost varies by class. 303-776-5200, e-mail: parr_chris@hotmail.com, website:
Mad Scientists
June 22-Aug. 10 Fridays only. The Vail Recreation District has chosen different topics to help young scientists gain a better understanding of how the world works. Children will experiment, build, discuss, revise and learn. Golden Peak Children’s Center; 970-479-2292, website:
Mathletes Summer Camp
July 9-16 Camp is geared toward students who are proficient in math and want to apply their math knowledge to real-world situations. Each age group will have a theme and will co-author a book. $350 plus $50 materials fee. 303-522-1996, e-mail: mathletesandbookworms@gmail.com
Mathstronauts Math and Science Day Camps
July 3-Aug. 3 Camps include: Math Boot camps which focus on problem solving skills and on mastery of various math topics in preparation for higher level math classes; LEGO Robotics camps; Aviation/Aerospace camps; Algebra explosion via MATLAB programming camps; Multicultural Math with Art/Dance camps; and more. Most are half-day, Monday-Friday. Programming and art/dance camps are two-three day camps. Aviation camp is a full-day camp, Monday-Saturday. $150/session. $285/week. 303-349-3149, website:
Metro State Sports Camps
July 9-13 Coed soccer camps designed to enhance player’s technical abilities through small-sided games and activities. $200 Metro State Field at Auraria Campus; 303-556-4874, e-mail: aalmaraz@mscd.edu, website:
Metro State Summer Science Institute
June 4-Aug. 3 Explore microbiology, aerospace science, chemistry, meteorology, probability, earth science, human biology and physics at Elitch Gardens. Four sets of 10-day camps. $300. Auraria Campus Science Building; 303-556-4519, e-mail: johnsonl @mscd.edu, website: ~cfmsaee/
Mile High Rowing Club Camps
Two-week camp: June 11-23; one-week camps: July 23-27; July 30-Aug. 3 Camp teaches the basics of rowing, on Cherry Creek Reservoir, with experienced coaches. Two-week sessions include participating in the Row the Rockies Regatta. $250-$350. e-mail: info@
Miners Alley Playhouse Summer Program
July 9-July 27 and July 30-Aug. 17 Two three-week sessions with performances on final Fridays. Session one features the play “The Jungle’s Child” and runs July 9-27. Session two features plays written and performed by the children and runs July 30-Aug. 17. $450 total cost each. Monday, through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 6-10; 1-4 p.m., ages 11-15. 303-935-3044, e-mail: rick@minersalley.com, website:
Missoula Children’s Theatre
June 11-17 Musical theater residency for children, with performances at end of camp. Sixty-five parts for the fairy tale Cinderella. Location to be announced. Audition June 11. Camp is free. Hyland Hills Park and Recreation; 303-428-7488, website:
Commerce City summer camp
June 4-Aug. 3 For children 6-10 and 11-15. Arts and crafts, games, team-building, swimming and field trips. 303-289-3659, e-mail: ycassini@ , website:
Mojo’s Music Rock Band Camp
June 3-Aug. 3 Learn songs with professional musicians. Concert at end of week for family and friends. Students receive DVD and T-shirt following performance. Must have one year of playing experience and own instrument. $315. 303-776-3373, e-mail: paul@mojomusicacademy.com, website:
Montessori Children’s House of Denver Summer Camp
June 4-July 27 12 months-sixth grade. Explore, create and engage. Four two-week summer sessions include art, music, adventure, nature, foreign language and more. $230-$880 4 Denver-area Campuses; 303-322-8324, website:
Mountain Arts Outdoor Education
June 18-22 Hand-on art, science and nature experiences, including sun prints, identifying cloud formations and weather patterns, stamping, printmaking, tie-dying, gardening, leather tooling and historical re-enactment. $225 Boulder History Museum; 303-449-3464, website: boulderhistory
Music Theory Workshop at CSU
June 11-15 Aimed at preparing pre-college students for college music theory courses, this workshop will consist of a concentrated study of theory fundamentals (keys, intervals, scales, basic chords, etc), dictation skill practice, sight-singing, and music literature. Colorado State University; 970-491-5872, e-mail: info@csusummertheatre , website: csusummer
Musical Theatre Day Camp
July 30-Aug. 4 Join Broadway star Nancy Anderson (“Kiss Me, Kate;” “City of Angels”) and friends in learning scenes, solos, ensembles and choreography from some of the most famous and beloved musicals through the decades. Performance on Aug. 4. Louisville; 303-974-5586, e-mail: danav @danavmusic.com, website:
Noteable Kids Center
Various types of half-day camps, including: Curiosity Club, Wee Noteables Music and Theater Camp, Musical Theater Camp, and Spacetime Camp. 303-840-5787, e-mail: info@noteablekids.com, website:
Open World Learning Camp
June 11-29 Third- through eight-graders. Three summer camps with spotlights on community leadership, cartoon animation and game design. Explore Denver with a digital camera, learn the elements of graphic design, create cartoon strips and more. Auraria Campus King Center; 303-832-0066, e-mail: info@openworldlearning.org, website:
Outer Edge Performance Ultimate Adventure Camp Series
Outdoor, adventure camp serving teens and youth ages 6-15. Camps include Little Rocker (6-8), Adventure Day Camp (9-12), and Teen Backpacking Expedition (11-15). 303-458-1909, e-mail: inquiries@outeredge , website: outeredge
Owl Scowl
July 13 Dissect owl pellets, learn about owls, meet live owls. 9 a.m.-noon. $15/child. Parents welcome to stay. Bluff Lake Nature Center; 719-431-3879, e-mail: info@natureseducators.com, website:
Paddington Station Preschool
June 4-29; July 2-27 Campers play, sing, explore and grow as they discover the world around them in hands-on outdoor exploration. Each camp session has specific theme. Full- and half-day options available. 303-333-9154, website:
Park Hill Golf Club Day Camps
May 28-Aug. 17th Half-day Learner’s Camp: pitching, putting, full-swing, etiquette, rules and non-golf activities. Half-day Player’s Camp: two hours everyday on course, skills, club evaluation and pre-shot routine. Full-day Camp: two hours on the course, skills in the morning, club evaluation, rules and etiquette. $225-$425. Park Hill Golf Club; e-mail: lscott@eaglegolf.com, website:
Parker Rec Center Various Day Camp
Various camps offered over the summer through Parker Rec Center include Parker Fieldhouse Summer Day Camp and sports camps on basketball, fencinig, hockey, lacrosse, vollyball, soccer, gymnastics and tennis. Parker Recreation Center; 303-805-6300, website:
Passport2College Boot Camp 2012
July 9-Aug. 10 High-school juniors and seniors may earn college credit while still in high school. Business, engineering and technology included. DeVry University; 303-280-7592, e-mail: azimmerman2@devry.edu, website:
Peak Athletic Summer Camp
June 4-8, 11-15; July 9-13, 16-20 Obstacle courses, themed group activities, crafts, games, cheer, dance, gymnastics, trampoline, foam pit and more. Full and half days available. $45-$270. 303-979-8082, e-mail: treed@peak , website:
Peanut Butter Players
June 4-8, June 11-15, July 23-27 Kids 7 to 15 can study musical theater in day camps: “Snoopy!!!” June 4-8; “The Jungle Book” June 11-15; and “The Wizard of Oz” July 23-27. Final performances for friends and family on Friday after a week of auditions, rehearsals, costume and set construction, singing and dancing. $175/week. Middle- and high-school kids can study “Kiss Me Kate” July 20-Aug. 10. $375. Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts; 303-786-8727, website:
Pre Kamp Vail
June 11-Aug. 17 This program recognizes the recreational desires of young children and the limits on little legs and big spirits. The low camper-to-counselor ratio allows your camper to receive a daily adventure outing. Golden Peak Children’s Center; 970-479-2292, website:
Primrose School of Littleton
June-August Activities include field trips, music, crafts, and academic curriculum. Weekly tuition is based on days of attendance, both part time and full time options available. 303-795-6555, website:
Pro Martial Arts Englewood
June 3-Aug. 16 Weekly camps for ages 4-16 include karate lessons, yoga, pilates, field trips and games. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Additional cost for extra hours. Pro Martial Arts Englewood, 5174 S. Broadway, Englewood, 720-442-3768, e-mail: , website:
Promenade Horsemanship Academy
June 4-July 30 Ages 6-adult. Learn how to build trust and respect with horse, riding, care and games with horses. $275 (early registration through April 30; $195) 303-941-2037, e-mail: prostable@ , website:
Provost Passport to High School
May 1-June 29 Education and computer camp. Activities: life science, sports, genetics, fitness, health, life skills, music theory and office applications. Greenwood Village; 720-312-1286, e-mail: lisa.garcia@ , website:
Quill Kids Day Camp
June 18-Aug. 2 in four-day sessions Recreational program that guides budding authors through the experience of creating imaginative prose and poetry. Each session is 4 1/2 days, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. East Denver, June 18-21, Stapleton Central Park; south Denver, July 9-12, Brunswick Zone in Lone Tree; west Denver, July 20-Aug. 2, Lakewood. $85 for each sessoin. Site locations on website. 303-618-9701, e-mail: quillkids@msn.com, website:
Real Colorado Soccer Camp
Join Real Colorado for soccer skill building, games, new friendships and fun during our soccer camps. Our camps offer players the opportunity to learn skills like dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting and playing small games. Please see website for various dates and times. Highlands Ranch and Parker; 303-694-6882, e-mail: skyed@realcolorado.net, website:
Red Ball Kids! A Summer Theatre Camp
June 11-22 (two-week camp Monday-Friday) Fun-filled conservatory-style theater camp. Throughout the camp kids will learn skills in acting, clowning, improvisation, music, movement and playwriting. $500 before April 12; $550 after April 12. 720-375-3742, e-mail: inquire@redballkids.com, website:
Rocky Mountain Athletic Center-Club Juggernaut Volleyball
Improve your volleyball skills in a great learning and fun environment, with an experienced staff. Day and evening camps available in July and August. website:
Rocky Mountain Camp for Dyslexic Students
June 15-July 28 An academic/adventure program for diagnosed dyslexic students ages 7-12. Each camper receives daily 3 1/2 hours of Orton-Gillingham instruction, including one-on-one individual tutoring. Activities also include horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, wild Colorado and nature science. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Indian Hills; e-mail: joyce@frontier.net, website:
Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminars Center
July-September Day camp providing custom and regularly scheduled classes for kids of all ages (depending on class) on topics such as fly-fishing, geocaching, bird watching, hiking, mammals, pond life, living history, photography, and more. 970-586-3262, website:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Camp
June 11-15; Aug. 6-10 “I Can Sew!” and “I Can Quilt!” coed camps. Campers will take a docent-led tour of the museum, learn to use sewing machines, and complete several make-and-take projects. $190 per session. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum; 303-277-0377, e-mail: kathy5458@live.com, website:
Rocky Mountain Steel Bands Camp
June 11-15 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Coed music camp. Activities: playing authentic steel drums, small groups to play grooves from all over the world, performance on last day. Cost: $135. Denver Music Institute; 303-773-6950, e-mail: rmsteelbands@mac.com, website:
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids
Camps for Younger Company (ages 5-8), Older Company (8-16), Actors Academy for the Performing Arts (ages 14-22). Please see website for dates and further details. Central Denver/Boulder; 303-245-8150, website: theaterfor
SafeSplash Swim Schools
March-Sept. Students come two times per week for three weeks. Classes are 30 minutes in length. $87 per session for new families or returning families not currently enrolled in regular lessons. $75 per session for those enrolled in regular lessons. 303-799-1885, e-mail: moreinfo@safesplash.com, website:
Salvation Army Denver Citadel
June 12-Aug. 6 Kindergarten through high-school. Bible studies, skits, singing, dramas, games, outdoor activities and contests. Sports camp with football, basketball and soccer also available. 303-922-4549, e-mail: claret .vega@usw.salvationarmy.org, website:
Salvation Army Denver Red Shield Day Camp
May 28-Aug. 17 Outings, computers, gym games, phonics classes and guest speakers. $60 per week. 303-295-2107, e-mail: roberta.mckinney@usw.salvationarmy.org, website:
School of Rock Summer Rock and Roll Boot Camp
June 4-Aug. 3 Littleton location now open at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road. Kids will play in a band, rehearse with professional musicians, play a rock concert at the end of the camp. Dates vary by location. Each session lasts a week. 720-276-7625, e-mail: denver @schoolofrock.com, website: school
School of the Poetic City
June 18-22, June 25-29 $275. Visit museums and galleries in the morning and make art in afternoon. 2015 Glenarm; website:
SERI Summer Science Camps
June 19-July 27 SERI offers a variety of science camps for elementary, middle- and high-school students. Also available: A wilderness and science camp located in Saratoga, Wyo. The Scientific Education and Research Institute; 720-540-7374, e-mail: jackie@theseri , website:
Sewall Child Development Center
A series of inclusive, weekly summer camp programs for children with and without special needs, and also offers programs to include family members of children with special needs to help with life skills. Please visit the website for details on camp programs. Sewall Headquarters; 303-399-1800, e-mail: patriciabsmith1@gmail.com, website:
Shepherd of the Hills Camp
June 4-Aug.10 Summer theme: “Celebrating the Summer Olympics.” Weekly field trips, swim lessons, loads of hands-on fun. Monday-Friday. $200 full week; $45 full day; $35 half day. 303-707-4378, e-mail: agooding@
Shepherd of the Hills Christian School
starting June 4 Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $200 full week or $45 full day, $35 half day. Celebrating the Summer Olympics. Weekly field trips, swimming lessons. 303-707-4378, e-mail: agooding@sothfamily.org, website:
Smart-Girl Leadership Summer Camp
June 18-22, July 9-13, July 23-27 Smart-Girl is an activity-based program that empowers girls to become confident, capable, self-reliant young women. Sessions include: June 18-22, entering sixth- and seventh-graders; July 9-13, entering sixth- and seventh-graders; July 23-27, entering eighth- and ninth/10th-grader combined. Another camp will be held at Kent Denver, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood from June 25-29 for entering eighth-graders. Cost is $280. The Denver Jewish Day School; 303-815-1921, e-mail: mbarajas @smart-girl.org, website: smart-girl
Songs Elite Martial Arts Academy
May 28-Aug. 10 Ages 5+. Daily taekwondo, swimming, bully defense, skating and more. 303-654-9922, e-mail: office@songselitemartial , website: songselitemartial
Sonshine Center Summer Fun Program: “Son Surf-Beach Bash”
Kindergarten-eighth grade. Weekly themes, sports camps and special visitors. Field trips to the Denver Zoo, Denver Aquarium, IMAX theater, Colorado Rockies games, Sports Authority Field tours, Heritage Square, area parks and more. Monday-Friday. See website for details. 303-424-2121 x92310, e-mail: @ , website: sonshine
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Variety of full- and half-day summer camps for children and teens. Sports camps include lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf and more. Cultural arts, nature. Daily and weekly licensed camps with field trip opportunities are hosted at Family Sports Center, Lone Tree Recreation Center and Goodson Recreation Center. South Suburban Recreation Center; 303-347-5999, e-mail: jamied@sspr.org, website:
Space Time Kids Day Camps 2012
Camps include Rocket Blast and Space Chase. 720-851-7700, e-mail: info@spacetimekids.com, website:
Space Voyage Academy Space Camp
June 11-Aug.3 Full-day, week-long camps for boys and girls. Learn about rockets, space simulation and more. Pathfinder programs for ages 5-9; Astronaut programs focusing on space simulation for ages 9-15; Alpha Cadet programs in invention, art and mission control for ages 9-15. Work in our huge space science simulation center. $349 per week. 303-985-3143, website:
Spring Camps at The Wildlife Experience
March 26-30, April 2-6 Children will make their own gardens to be transplanted at home, create beeswax candles and get nose-to-nose with our buggy friends at The Butterfly Pavilion. $210 per child, per week for museum members; $240 for non-members. Camp runs from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Before and after care is also available at an additional cost. The Wildlife Experience; 720-488-3300, website: thewildlife
St. Andrew Children’s Learning Center Summer Camp
Various Day camp in a Christian setting with an underwater theme, Operation Overboard. Open to children born in 2010 through entering sixth grade. Two three-week sessions, May 29-June 14 and July 10-26. Highlands Ranch; 303-794-0510, e-mail: jgoins@st-andrew-umc.com, website:
St. Joan of Arc Summer Camp
Preschool through kindergarten. Field trips, splash days and experimental theme-based curriculum. Monday-Friday through the summer. 303-422-4949, e-mail: elc@stjoanelc.org, website:
St. John Summer Camp
May 28-Aug. 3 Crafts, computers, devotions, swimming, library visits, Bonnie Brae Ice Cream, climbing wall, sports week, bike rides and field trips. $42 per day; $168 per week. St. John Lutheran Church and School; 303-733-3777 x129, e-mail: gloria.roggow@stjohnsdenver.org, website:
STAR Center Therapeutic Summer Camp
Coed therapeutic summer camps with a variety of themes. Greenwood Village; e-mail: info@starcenter.us, website:
Star K Nature Camp
June 12-15 and July 10-13 Learn about the fascinating world around us. June 12-15, 9 a.m-noon and July 10-13, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $50 Morrison Nature Center; 303-739-2428, e-mail: nature@
Stargate Kaleidoscope Summer Program
Monday-Friday: June 4-29 First through eighth grades. Astronomy, math Olympics, comics and graphic novels, French, drama, healthy living, online scrapbooking, space race, editing Wikipedia and game design. $150-$550 depending on number of sessions taken. Stargate School; 303-450-3936, e-mail: kathryn.m.kyd @adams12.org, website:
Stars of Tomorrow Youth Sports Camp
Aug. 2 and 3 This coed day camp is an opportunity for youth with physical disabilities to experience handcycling, water-skiing, kayaking, softball, arts and crafts and more. 970-531-0498, e-mail: mau@adaptivesports.org, website:
Stir It Up Cooking School
May 29-Aug. 24 Weekly cooking camps for ages 5-16. Learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun in the kitchen. Guest chefs will teach each week. Menus include Mexican, Asian American, Mediterranean and European. We eat what we make. 303-494-2665, e-mail: carol@stiritupcooking.com, website: stiritup
Summer at Stanley
Grades 1-9. Full- and half-day camps. Arts, sports, science, technology, swimming, theater, Hogwarts, academic options and more. 303-360-0803, e-mail: summer@stanleybps.org, website:
Summer Fencing Extravaganza and Modern Pentathlon Introductory Camp
May 28-Aug. 23 Fencing, swimming, running, target shooting. Fencing camp: $260. Pentathlon Camp: $300. Camp director and coach Elaine Cheris is an Olympian and member of 19 U.S. World Teams. Cheyenne Fencing and Modern Pentathlong Center; 303-321-8657, e-mail: elaine@coloradofencing.com, website: colorado
Summer Fun at The Urban Farm
Camps: Embracing Horse Horsemanship Education, Storybook Farm, I Want to be a farmer, Sustainable Agriculture Program. 720-810-5475, e-mail: info@theurbanfarm.org, website:
Summer Magic of the Jewish Disabilities Network
One date in June, one in July Campers with disabilities spend the day with buddies at Jewish sleep-away camp. Cost: $20 per day. 303-597-5000, e-mail: rocky2323@aol.com
Summer Spanish Immersion Institute
July 9-Aug. 3 Students improve grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills through films, texts, activities and field trips. Camp encourages critical thinking, enhancing analytical skills, and learning the importance of compassion in the roles of personal and social responsibility. Escuela de Guadalupe; 303-964-8456, e-mail: krystynna_gillespie@escuelaguadalupe.org, website:
Summer Sun Camp
Begins June 4 Activities include: rock climbing, racquetball, basketball, swimming, games, arts and crafts, and fitness at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Field trips to places throughout metro-Denver. Wheat Ridge Recreation Center; 303-231-1300, e-mail: rwysuph@ci.wheat , website:
Summerville Day Camp
May 29-Aug. 23 Swimming, field trips, art, music, dance, fun, friends, spirit award, community lemonade stand. Washington Street Community Center; 303-733-4633, e-mail: washscc@msn.com, website:
Sun Pony Ranch Horsemanship Camp
May 28-Aug. 10 Weekly coed program with lessons twice each day plus lessons in care and responsibility for their horse. Noncompetitive horse show every Friday. $335. Longmont; 970-532-4040, website:
The Colorado School of Protocol and Etiquette
Etiquette and dining skills camps for children, teens and young adults ages 4-22; business etiquette, dining skills and international protocol for adults of all ages from 23 years and beyond. Tuition and dates vary. Mount Vernon Country Club; 303-237-2842, e-mail: lindahill @coloradoschoolofprotocol.com, website:
The Kitchen Table
Children explore their creativity and their passion for food and cooking in our kitchen. In each three-hour session, every camper will make a three-course meal for four to bring home to their families. Please contact or visit the website for detail on classes 303-220-9769, e-mail: events@kitchentablegv.com, website:
The Rising Curtain Theatre Academy
June 13-June 30 and July 9-July 29 “Winnie the Pooh” camp for kindergarten through third grade. A good early experience for young performers. Cost: $275. “The Music Man” for 4-12 grade. Roles for kids of every level. Cost: $310 website:
The Wildlife Experience Summer Camps
June 4-Aug.10 Wildlife Experience Outdoors Summer Camp and The Wildlife Experience Eco Adventures Summer Camp. $110 for members; $130 for nonmembers. The Wildlife Experience; 720-488-3300, e-mail: info@twexp.org, website:
Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp
Catch frogs, get muddy and explore Colorado’s wild places in environmental camps for children ages 3-15 in Boulder and Waterton Canyon in Littleton. Times and tuition vary. e-mail: info@thornenature.org, website: thornenature /
TOUR Academy Junior Camps at Vail and Omni Interlocken Resort
Vail: June 24-28, Aug. 13-17; Omni Interlocken: July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2, June 11-15, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10, June 4-8, June 25-29, July 16-20 Full-day, half-day and overnight camps are taught by leading industry teaching professionals. In addition to golf fundamentals, students are taught lifelong skills such as good sportsmanship. Vail overnight: June 24-28. Full-day and half-day: Aug. 13-17. Prices start at $275 per week. Omni overnight: July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2. Full day: June 11-15, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10. Half day: June 4-8, June 25-29, July 16-20. Prices start at $295 per week. 877-611-1911, website:
Ultimate Adventure Camp
May 29-Aug. 16 Camp includes sports, crafts, swimming, field trips and more. Camp is indoor and outdoor. Fees vary. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended hours available 6:45 a.m-6:15 p.m.) Westminster City Park Recreation Center; 303-658-2219, e-mail: cmcdonal@westminster.us, website:
University of Colorado Sports Camps
May-August Day and overnight camps for all agest. Sport camps for: football, baskebtall, tennis, golf, ski, volleyball, and soccer. The camps provide a chance to work with CU coaches and athletes, experience life on campus, and play where the Buffaloes play. University of Colorado Boulder campus; 303-492-7931, website:
University of Denver Girls Golf Camp
June 25-28 303-915-1496, e-mail: schergo @du.edu
Vacation Bible School
Five-day vacation bible school that will offer crafts, bible stories, discovery, music, outdoor games, and snack every day. Open to ages 3 to fifth grade. First Plymouth Congregational Church; 303-762-0616, e-mail: fpchildren@firstplymouthchurch.org, website:
Vail Recreation District Summer Camps 2012
A variety of sports camps offered for a variety of ages. 970-479-2280, e-mail: sportsgroup @vailrec.com, website:
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Camps
June-August Camps foster a lifelong appreciation of the environment and promote an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community. Camps for ages 3+ in Nederland and Boulder. Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center; 303-258-0495, e-mail: registrar @wildbear.org, website:
Wilderness Adventure Camp
June 18- Aug. 3 Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including horseback riding, archery, hay rides, wildlife tracking and identification, exhibit exploration, scientific experiments, 3-D movies and live animal encounters. Camps include The Wildlife Experience Summer Camps, The Wildlife Experience Extreme Outdoors Summer Camp and The Wildlife Experience Eco Adventure Summer Camp. 720-488-3386, e-mail: tlabs@twexp.org, website:
Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at Colorado College
Two sessions July 9-20 Top coaches, first-rate facilities, and the latest teaching techniques are the foundation for the camp. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. $450 per week. Colorado College; 303-333-2267, website: /
Wings Over the Rockies
June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20 Science of Flight, 8:30 a.m.-noon, learn about four forces that explain how aircraft fly, build different kinds of aircraft, complete a flight plan and try a flight simulator, 1-4:30 p.m. Attend morning, afternoon or all day. $150 morning, $150 afternoon, $280 full day. Discounts for museum members and siblings. Historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1; 303-360-5360, ext. 115, e-mail: jgreen@WingsMuseum.org, website:
Wizard Camp
June 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; July 9-12 Learn magic and gain dexterity, self-confidence, stage presence, coordination, creativity and self-motivation. Performance skills are emphasized. Stage recital in a fully equipped theater on final day of camp. $175. Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center; 303-660-6799, e-mail: carolgiven @earthlink.net, website:
X Camp Flatirons Gymnastics Center
June 11-15, July 9-13 Themes include animal week, where we will experience our world through gymnastics and animals, while learning the importance creatures play in our world. Our second week of camp is Olympics week, which will follow this summer. Broomfield; 303-465-6303, e-mail: broomfield@ , website:
X Camp Xtreme Altitude Gynmastics
June 25-29, July 23-27 Campers will enjoy a variety of themed activities during each camp week, as well as learn some new gymnastics skills. Themes include Circus Week, where we will experience juggling, acrobatics and the art of silks. Second week of camp is Heroes and Heroine. Lafayette; 720-887-6752, e-mail: lafayette@xtremealtitutde.com, website:
YMCA of Boulder Valley
Various day camps for all age ranges. Boulder Valley; 303-664-5455, e-mail: @ , website:
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Day Camp
Arts and crafts, sports, swimming, field trips and more. 720-524-2792, website: denver
YMCA of the Rockies
June 4-Aug. 10 day, June 19-Aug. 9 evening Day camp is 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. with horseback riding, archery, climbing wall, swimming and more, $14 half day, $26 full day, additional costs for some activities; Evening camp is 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 19-Aug. 9 with arts and crafts, mini golf, games and more, $15. Estes Park; 970-586-3341, ext. 1280, e-mail: daycamppepc@ymcarockies.org, website: Camp.htm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education Summer Camp
June 11-Aug. 3 Camps teach personal finance, free enterprise, global economics and entrepreneurs. Kids can run their own town at Young AmeriTowne, rule the world in International Towne, and start a business in Be Your Own Boss. Camps run for five days, June 11-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 303-321-2265, website:
Youth Learn to Kayak Camps
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 16-20 This five-day beginner course encourages kids to master basic kayak skills. Progressing from lake to river settings, participants learn how to read moving water and negotiate rapids, playing games to aid learning. No prior experience required, just basic swimming ability. Camp includes all kayaking and safety gear. The lake portion of the camp starts at Chatfield State Park, moving to a local river later in the week. Friday is a field trip to the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs (8 a.m.-7 p.m.). Fees: SSPR resident $505/$555 non-res. Chatfield State Park; 303-347-5999, e-mail: philipw@sspr.org, website:
Youth Sailing Camps
June-August Little Puffs Sailing Camp, for ages 5-7. Introduction to water and boating safety. Includes all sailing and safety gear. Sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10, 12, 17, 19, 31, Aug. 2, 7, 9, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Fees for South Suburban Parks and Recreation residents: $215/$225 nonresidents. Youth learn to Sail Camp for ages 8-17. Youngsters learn rigging, sailbot handling, docking, right of way rules, capsize recovery, knot tying and marine safety with an emphasis on learning the basics and feeling comfortable. Instruction, sailboats, and safety equipment are included. Sessions: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17. Fees: SSPR resident: $420/$429 nonresident. Both camp classes meet at Community Sailing of Colorado sailing beach and shelter at the Cherry Creek Marina. Community Sailing of Colorado; 303-347-5999, e-mail: philipw@sspr.org, website:
