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“One” Musical Theater Camp
June 22-26 Dancers will explore “A Chorus Line.” 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150/week. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
June 15-20 Perform scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Cost: $100/week. Age range: 12-18; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
A Scavenger Hunt: Who stole my art?
June 29-July 1 Explore the mystery of a famous stolen art piece and how to use art and science to uncover the clues to find it. Cost: $135-$175/week. Age range: 7-12; 1299 Washington Ave., Suite 180, Golden 80401; 303-862-5426; e-mail: info@artonthebrix.com;
A Summer at Swallow Hill Music
June-Aug. Campers ages 6-17 explore music in a variety of settings including performance and hands-on learning. Tuition assistance available for qualifying families. Cost: $350-$385/week. Age range: 6-17; 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver 80210; 303-777-1003; e-mail: info@swallowhillmusic.org;
Acting Up, Summer Style! — Folk Tales from Around the World
June 15-26 Enjoy games, play-acting fun and share a performance piece on the final day. Cost: $80 Aurora resident, $100 nonresident. Age range: 4-6; 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 80010; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Acting Up, Summer Style! — Stuffed Animal Adventures
July 14-24 Bring your favorite stuffed animal and create new adventures daily; performance on the final day. Cost: $80 Aurora resident, $100 nonresident. Age range: 4-6; 23911 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora 80016; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Acting, Improv & Other Theatrical Adventures
July 20-24 Learn professional theatrical techniques and improvisational games and exercises, explore scene work, monologues and physical comedy. Cost: $185/week. Age range: 7-13; 8101 E Belleview Ave., Ste. D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Advanced Group Guitar Lessons
June 4-Aug. 6 This weekly class is for the moderately experienced guitar player. Knowledge of basic chords and tab required. Cost: $80. Age range: 10-18; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Ao1 Youth Theater — In the SPOTlight (Englewood)
June 22-26 Weeklong day camp focusing on quality theater training. Week ends with a performance. Cost: $175 (ages 5-6); $300 (ages 7-12); extended care available for extra cost. Age range: 5-12; 10150 East Belleview Ave., Englewood 80111; 303-564-1569; e-mail: dfenner@audienceofonetheater.com;
Ao1 Youth Theater — In the SPOTlight (Castle Rock)
July 13-17 Weeklong day camp focusing on quality theater training. Week ends with a performance. Cost: $175 (ages 5-6); $300 (ages 7-12); extended care available for extra cost. Age range: 5-12; 555 Heritage Ave., Castle Rock 80104; 303-564-1569; e-mail: dfenner@audienceofonetheater.com;
Art Camp (Littleton)
Weekly, June-July Learn art techniques in different media while creating projects daily. Online registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $91/week resident; $97 nonresident. Age range: 5-12; 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton 80120; 303-730-4612; e-mail: debbiez@sspr.org;
Art Camp (Lone Tree)
Weekly, June-July Learn art techniques in different media while creating projects daily. Online registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $91/week resident; $97 nonresident. Age range: 5-12; 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree 80124; 303-708-3513; e-mail: irisg@sspr.org;
Art Camp (Centennial)
Weekly, June-July Learn art techniques in different media while creating projects daily. Online registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $91/week resident; $97 nonresident. Age range: 5-12; 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial 80121; 303-483-7072; e-mail: susanw@sspr.org;
Art Farm
June 1-26, July 20-Aug.14 Art Farm is a unique arts camp on a small farm property in Golden, run by artist/ instructor Natasha McConnachie out of her coach- house studio. Cost: $130/week. Age range: 6-14; 5075 McIntyre St., Golden 80403; 303 960-8063; e-mail: soallmaycreate@gmail.com;
Art Garage Camps: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Poetry and More!
June 8-Aug. 28 Weeklong classes encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination for children and youth ages 3-18. Cost: $210+ weekly. Age range: 3-18; 6100 E 23rd Ave., Denver 80207; 303-377-2353; e-mail: info@artgaragedenver.com;
Art. Dance. Action.
July 20-24 Study creative dance, ballet and modern dance. Create sculptures from recycled materials, poetry or prose, and movement phrases — combined to create a performance. Cost: $150/week. Age range: 5-10; 9635 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215; 303-956-8971; e-mail: lakewooddance1@ ;
Artonomy Summer Workshops
May 26-Aug. 21 Weekly themed Art Workshops. Daily activities inspire original works of art. Age groups 3-7 and 8 and up. Cost: $325/week, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Age range: 3-14; 32214 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 80439; 303-570-6124; e-mail: maggie@artonomyart.com;
Arvada Center Summer Camps
June 1-mid-Aug. Experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography and visual arts. Learn new skills, discover new interests and have fun. Camps start June 1 and fill fast. Registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $60-$1,050 per camp. Age range: 3-14; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — drama
June 1-mid-Aug.Drama camp students will perform Aladdin, Seussical, Music Man and Where the Wild Thyme Grows. Weeklong camps include Play in a Day, Story Drama, Puppets Alive, Improv, Funky Fairytales, Passport to Seussville, Character Journeys, On Camera Acting and Auditions. Cost: $120-$1,050. Age range: 6-16; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — art
June 1-mid-Aug. Campers explore art from all angles: drawing and painting to cartooning and mythical creatures to eco-art and roller coaster design. Several new camps this summer include Art Adventures at the Circus and Exploring Environments. Cost: $120-$330. Age range: 5-16; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — music
June 1-mid-Aug. One- and two-week music camps include African Drumming and a Taste of Broadway Music, to Around the World in Five Days and Musical Monologues. Cost: $115-$260. Age range: 5-16; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — musical theater
June-July Five-six week Musical Theater Teen Intensive: students will perform “Catch Me if You Can, The Musical” or “As You Like It.” Cost: $1,050. Age range: 14-18; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — ArtsStart
June 1-mid-Aug. Interdisciplinary arts classes for preschoolers. Instructors present experiences in creative dramatics, music, visual arts and movement. Cost: $60-$290. Age range: 3-5; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
Arvada Center Summer Camps — tech theater
June-July A limited number of students will be admitted into this program to assist with stage management, costuming/wardrobe, props and other technical jobs in our production of “Catch Me if You Can, The Musical.” Cost: $525. Age range: 14-18; 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003; 720-898-7200; e-mail: camps@arvadacenter.org;
BDT Academy Drama Camp — elementary age
June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 We use the technique of “playmaking.” Children use their imagination to adapt a familiar story or write their own script. Cost: $210/week. Age range: 5-10; 3045 19th St., Boulder 80304; 303-449-6000 x193; e-mail: bdtacademy@gmail.com;
BDT Academy Drama Camp — middle- and high-schoolers
June 8-27 middle school; July 6-25 high school With separate camps for middle- and high-school students, and low enrollment, everyone gets a chance to shine. Cost: $750. Age range: 12-18; 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303; 303-449-6000 x193; e-mail: bdtacademy@gmail.com;
“Beauty and the Beast”
July 13-18 Theater day camp. Cost: $100/week. Age range: 8-12; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Beginner Group Guitar Lessons
June 2-Aug. 4 This class is perfect for the very beginning guitarist. Little to no experience is required. Cost: $80/week. Age range: 8-12; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Belly and Hoop Dance
July 27-31 Move fluidly and learn body control with belly-dancing basics and an intro to hula-hoop dancing, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
Blues Rock Camp
June 8-12Rehearse for five days and then put on a live performance. Cost: $425. Age range: 10-18; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 720-221-6991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
Broadway Bound
July 20-31 Prepare to audition for and act in musicals under the instruction of professional actors and directors. Cost: $180 Aurora resident, $200 nonresident. Age range: 11-18; 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 80010; 303-739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Camp of the Creative Arts
June 8-Aug. 7 A series of arts-infused mini-camps for young children, taught by professionals in visual arts, dance, music, yoga and Spanish. Each week has a different emphasis. Cost: $140/week. Age range: 3-7; 4540 King St., Denver 80211; 303-458-0241; e-mail: info@campofthecreativearts.com;
Camp Shakespeare
June 1-29, July 20-Aug. 7 Unlock the magic of Shakespeare with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Cost: $850/session. Age range: 10-18; 277 UCB, Boulder 80309; 303-492-1973; e-mail: csfedout@colorado.edu; /camp-shakespeare
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
June 2-Aug. 8 This family-friendly musical is filled with a variety of songs and suitable for all ages. Cost: $170. Age range: 8-80; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
“Cinderella”
June 29-July 3This treasured fairy tale comes to life on stage with your children. Cost: $185. Age range: 5-8; 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Ste D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
City of Aurora
All Styles Dance Camp
July 20-24 Work on a different style of dance each day, including ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern. Learn short dance segments to perform at the end of the week. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 8-12; 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora 80014; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora Audition Student Choreography Workshop
July 20-24 Learn how to audition like a professional dancer and the fundamentals of building strong dance choreography. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 12-20; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora
Be A Broadway Baby Camp
July 6-10 Learn dance technique, acting and singing skills and choreography from Broadway musicals. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 10-18; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora En Pointe Ballet Intensive
July 27-31 This dance intensive will focus on ballet and pointe technique work as well as variations from select classical ballets. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 12-20; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora Fairytale Princess Camp
June 15-July 31 Discover your inner princess through various dances, crafts and stories. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 4-6; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora
Lil’ Kids Hip Hop Camp
July 27-31 Learn all the latest hip-hop choreography and tricks. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 7-10; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora Michael Jackson Dance Camp
June 22-26 Learn to move like the King of Pop through various dances and crafts. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 7-10; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora
Stomp, Stomp It Out Camp
July 13-17 This dance camp will focus on tap and creation of rhythms with regular household items in the tradition of “Stomp.” Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 8-15; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
City of Aurora Tiny Tots Hip Hop Camp
June 22-26 This five-day camp will explore the latest hip-hop choreography and trends. Cost: $95 Aurora resident, $120 nonresident. Age range: 4-6; 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 80013; 303-326-8308; e-mail: mjchapma@auroragov.org;
Classic Covers Camp
Aug. 3-7 Rehearse for five days and then put on a live performance on the final day. Cost: $425. Age range: 10-18; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 7202216991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
Classical Ballet of Colorado Fairy Tale Ballet Camp
July 13-Aug. 7 Each week a different fairy tale is featured. Balance of dancing and crafts each day. 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $200/week. Age range: 4-7; 6740 E. Hampden Ave., Denver 80224; 303-756-1970; e-mail: school@classicalballetofcolorado.com;
Clay, Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Weaving
June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, Aug 3-7 Make a mess as you turn clay into works of art or try your hand at jewelry making. Cost: $90-$139 weekly; Age range: 7-16; Washington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. First Ave., Lakewood 80226; 303-987-5436, e-mail summercamps@lakewood.org;
Claymation
July 20-24 In this Mind Craft learning adventure students discover what it takes to create a Claymation clip. Cost: $175/week. Age range: 8-13; 200 Quebec St, Denver 80230; 303-364-9581; e-mail: blane@exllearning.com;
Cleo Parker Robinson 21st annual International Summer Dance Institute
July 6-25Children’s Global Dance Camp, July 13-18, and July 20-24, ages 3-12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. African, Hula, Mexican Folk dance, as well as fundamental training in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop and tap, visual arts activities and storytelling. Cost: $350/week. Age range: 3-Adult; 119 Park Ave. West, Denver 80205; 303-295-1759 ext. 10; e-mail: janelle@cleoparkerdance.org;
Colorado Ballet Academy Summer Camps
June 1-12, Aug. 3-14; weekly classes offered through the summer Programs for children and teens throughout the summer, from Baby Wearing Ballet and Creative Dance to Boys Dance and Ballet Princess camps. Cost: Varies. Age range: 3 months-16 years; 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver 80204; 303-339-1623; e-mail: julia.patterson@coloradoballet.org;
CYT Summer Theater Camp
June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7 Musical theater, creative dramatics and dance intensive summer camps in several metro locations. Sessions are one week long with a wide selection of themes and age groupings. Cost: $215. Age range: 5-18; 9457 S. University Blvd. #239, Highlands Ranch 80126; 303-495-6809; e-mail: alicia.wheelock@cytdenver.org;
Dana V. Music Summer Music Camps
June 8-Aug. 7 Weekly camps in musical theatre, eurhythmics, voice, piano, strings, guitar and preschool music. Cost: $80-$350/week. Age range: 3-18; 901 Front St., Ste. B150, Louisville 80027; 303-974-5586; e-mail: info@danavmusic.com;
Dance, Magic, Music and Theatre
June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Lakewood’s performing arts camps offer ballet, hip hop, super hero dance, magic, Broadway, singing, Shakespeare and more. Cost: $112-$215 weekly. Age range: 4-18; Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood 80226, 303-987-4845, e-mail: summercamps@lakewood.org;
Dance Tumbling
July 13-17 Dance tumbling basics, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave. , Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
June 8-Aug. 7 Camps in acting, movement and dance, voice and singing, or design. Cost: $250/week. Age range: 3-18; 1101 13th St., Denver 80204; 303-446-4892; e-mail: education@dcpa.org;
Denver Writes: Tall Tales and Fairy Tales
June 15-19 for ages 8-11, July 13-17 for ages 12-15 Each day we’ll work on writing projects based off of the theme Tall Tales and Fairy Tales. Includes field trips, writing and publication. Camps are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $200/week, scholarships available. Age range: 8-15; 1 South Broadway, Denver 80206; 720-422-1726; e-mail: hello@denverwrites.org;
Down the rabbit hole, let’s go!
June 15-19 Art camp is based on Alice in Wonderland and other classic stories. Cost: $230-$275/week. Age range: 7-12; 1299 Washington Ave., Suite 180, Golden 80401; 303-862-5426; e-mail: info@artonthebrix.com;
Dragon Scale Tales
July 20-24 Develop your mythical creature through dance choreography and a costume of luminous scales, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $150/week. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: between thebones@gmail.com;
DSA Summer Programs
June 8-July 24 Programs in theater, vocal music, dance and creative writing; affordable and flexible. Cost: $55-$210/week. Age range: 8-17; 7111 Montview Blvd., Denver 80220; 720-424-1731; e-mail: tracy_holt@dpsk12.org or brandon_becker@dpsk12.org;
Enchanted Princesses
July 13-17, July 27-31 Camp includes singing, dancing and acting, celebrating your favorite princesses. Five half-days. Cost: $185/week. Age range: 4-8; 8101 E Belleview Ave., Ste D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Evergreen Park Recreation District Dance Camps
July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24 Choose from: Advanced Modern Camp; Jazz 1 2 Combo; Jazz 3 Camp; Tap 1 2 Combo; Hip Hop 1 Camp; Hip Hop 2 Camp; Tap 3 Camp; Ballet/Pointe 4 5 Combo; Lyrical 1 2 Camp. Cost: $65-$78/week. Age range: 6-18; 5300 S. Olive Road, Evergreen 80439; 720-880-1226; e-mail: khinkson@eprd.co;
Evergreen Players Drama Camp
July 13-31 Two-week day camp with sessions for boys and girls ages 5-18 to perform in our foothills Center Stage theater. Cost: $150-$450. Age range: 5-18; 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen 80439; 303-674-4934; e-mail: dramacamp@evergreenplayers.org;
FAC Art Summer Camps
June 8-July 31 Seven weeks of visual arts programming for ages 4-6 and 7-12. Guided by professional artists and arts educators, camps integrate visual arts with science, technology and math. Cost: $120-$300/week. Age range: 4-12; 809 15th St., Golden 80401; 303-279-3922 ext. 32; e-mail: eriq@foothillsartcenter.org; /
Fine Arts Camp — Next Level
June 22-26 Christian Fine Arts Camp in music, dance and hands-on art for kids entering first-second grade. Session runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Aftercare available until 4:30 p.m. for additional cost. Cost: $65-$105/week. Age range: 6-8; 2220 S Chambers Road, Aurora 80014-4528; 303-256-2912; e-mail: sbryant@coloradocommunity.org;
Fine Arts Camp — Preschool
June 22-26 Christian Fine Arts Camp in music, dance and hands-on art for kids 3 years through entering kindergarten. Session runs from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $65/week. Age range: 3-5; 2220 S Chambers Road, Aurora 80014; 303-256-2912; e-mail: sbryant@coloradocommunity.org;
Fine Arts Camp — Top Level
June 22-26 Christian Fine Arts Camp in music, dance, and hands-on art for kids entering third-seventh grade. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., aftercare available until 4:30 p.m. for additional cost. Cost: $80-$105/week. Age range: 9-12; 2220 S. Chambers Road, Aurora 80014; 303-256-2912; e-mail: sbryant@coloradocommunity.org;
Fired Up Art Camp
June 23-25, July 28-30 Kids ages 7 to 13 learn to create impressive fired art projects, including glass fusing, ceramic clay hand building and unique glazing techniques. Cost: $150/week. Age range: 7-13; 1912 Pearl St., Denver 80220; 303-200-0461; e-mail: stephanie@ceramicsinthecity.com;
Fractured Fables Theatre Camp
June 15-19 Explore scene work and make up skits with fellow actors. Performance at week’s end. Cost: $185. Age range: 6-12; 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Ste D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Frozen Snow Princess
June 1-5, Aug. 3-7 A workshop of this fabulous “Frozen” camp. Cost: $185/week. Age range: 4-9; 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Suite D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Glam Rock
July 20-24 Rehearse for five days and then put on a live performance. Cost: $425. Age range: 10-18; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 720-221-6991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
“Hamlet”
July 1-Aug. 29 Using the No Fear Shakespeare Translation, this twice-weekly class will follow Hamlet. Cost: $180. Age range: 12-adult; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Happy Birthday America! Stories of Our Patriots
July 6-10, July 20-24 This musical theater camp celebrates the founding of our country. Performance at week’s end. Cost: $100/week. Age range: 6-12; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Jazz Dance
June 8-12 Engage in the dynamic, evolving technique of jazz dance, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80218; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
Just For Fun String Camp
June 15-21 Includes orchestra, games, fiddling, small group playing for first- and second-year students. Monday-Friday 2-5 p.m., concert on June 21. Cost: $120. Age range: 6-16; 10395 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215; 303-279-1111; e-mail: ella@goldenmusic.co;
KidART Camp and Summer Teen Studio
June 8-Aug. 14 KidART Camps and Summer Teen Workshops emphasize the fundamental elements and essential vocabulary of art, encouraging students to explore and communicate as they create. In addition to gaining skills in a variety of media including paint, clay, wire, fiber and more, each student will explore ideas that open the doors to creativity, guided by professional art educators. Morning, afternoon and whole day options. Scholarship are available. Membership is required for registration. Call to request a catalog or view the classes on the website. Cost: $145-$380, weekly, additional fees may apply. Age range: 6-17; Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St., 303-778-6990; e-mail: camp@asld.org;
Kids Dance: Caped Crusadrs!
June 15-18 Learn about music and dance while creating a superhero identity, costume and performance. 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Cost: $100/week. Age range: 3-5; 9635 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215; 303-956-8971; e-mail: lakewooddance1@gmail.com;
Kids Dance: Happily Ever After
July 27-30 Introduction to creative movement and ballet. Students will dance the story of several fairytales and create his/her own crown. 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Cost: $100. Age range: 3-5; 9635 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215; 303-956-8971; e-mail: lakewooddance1@gmail.com;
Kids Do It All: Music-Theatre Camp
June 8-13, June 15-20, June 22-27, July 6-11, July 13-18, July 20-25 Work with other kids to create and perform your own play. Rehearse in the University Center for the Arts. CSU Theatre professionals teach acting; movement and voice; song writing; stage combat; circus skills; and props and set : $299/week.Age range: 7-13; 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins 80524; 970-491-1808; e-mail: Maile.Speetjens@colostate.edu;
Kids Quest
June 8-26 A three-week arts program aimed at giving children exposure to different art forms. Cost: free. Age range: 6-11; 2780 York St., Denver 80205; 303-297-9071; e-mail: peoplespres@juno.com;
KidStage, ETC — Bring On Broadway Camp
July 13-17 A high-energy, ensemble-focused intensive that culminates into a Broadway-style showcase. Cost: $350. Age range: 7-15; 2320 South Bannock St., Denver 80223; 303-514-8600; e-mail: tom.willard@kidstage.net; /
KidStage, ETC — Musical Production Camp
June 8-27 Seussical, Jr. is three weeks of an all-inclusive professional musical theater experience. Kids will sing, dance and act. Cost: $367. Age range: 7-15; 2320 South Bannock St., Denver 80223; 303-514-8600; e-mail: tom.willard@kidstage.net; /
King Arthur
July 6-11 Follow young Arthur as he pulls the sword from the stone, confronts magic trees, a dragon and battles Morgan Le Fey. Cost: $100. Age range: 12-18; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Led Zeppelin Camp
July 6-10 Rehearse for five days, live performance on the final day. Cost: $425. Age range: 10-18; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 7202216991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
Little Foxes Stages — Norse Mythology
June 15-25 Learn acting from professional actors while creating a play, working together and sharing ideas while creating a performance. Cost: $180 Aurora resident, $200 nonresident.Age range: 7-10; 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora 80012; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Little Foxes Stages — Science Fiction
July 13-24 Learn acting from professional actors while creating a play, working together and sharing ideas while creating a performance. Cost: $180 Aurora resident, $200 nonresident. Age range: 7-10; 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 80010; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Longmont Theatre Company Next Generation Theatre Academy — Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”
July 7-26 Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” is a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. Cost: $350, early registration and multiple-child discounts available. Age range: 14-18; 513 Main St., Longmont 80501; 303-772-5200; e-mail: generations_academy@longmonttheatre.org;
Longmont Theatre Company — Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty Kids”
June 15-26 With songs from the beloved film and fun new songs like “Maleficent!” and “A Little Magic Now,” this show is sure to delight kids. Cost: $300, early registration and multiple-child discounts available. Age range: 11-14; 513 Main St., Longmont 80501; 303-772-5200; e-mail: generations_academy@longmonttheatre.org;
Longmont Theatre Company — Express Yourself! Make Believe!
June 8-12 Actors turn a children’s book into a play; each performer will play a unique role. Cost: $150, early registration and multiple-child discounts available. Age range: 5-7; 513 Main St., Longmont 80501; 303-772-5200; e-mail: generations_academy@longmonttheatre.org;
Longmont Theatre Company — Disney’s “Cinderella Kids”
June 15-26 An adaptation of the treasured animated film geared toward young performers. Cost: $300, early registration and multiple-child discounts available. Age range: 8-11; 513 Main St., Longmont 80501; 303-772-5200; e-mail: generations_academy@longmonttheatre.org;
MACC Art Academy
June 2-Aug. 14 Includes traditional art forms like drawing, painting and pottery to contemporary media classes in digital photography and filmmaking. Cost: $170-$200. Age range: 6-18; 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver 80246; 303-399-2660; e-mail: campcentral@jccdenver.org;
Magic and Performance Camp
June 8-11, June 22-24, July 6-9, Aug. 3-6 Learning magic is excellent for dexterity, self-confidence, stage presence, coordination, creativity and self-motivation. Performance skills are emphasized. Includes recital. Cost: $175. Age range: 7-70; 735 Park St., Suite C D, Castle Rock 80109; 303-660-6799; e-mail: carolgivan@earthlink.net;
Mine, Craft, Build Lego — Centennial
July 27-31 This Lego experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by Minecraft. No prior experience necessary. Online registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $210/week resident, $215 nonresident. Age range: 5-12; 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial 80121; 303-483-7072; e-mail: susanw@sspr.org;
Mine, Craft, Build Lego — Lone Tree
June 29-July 3 This Lego experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by Minecraft. No prior experience necessary. Online registration begins Feb. 23. Cost: $210/week residents; $215 nonresidents. Age range: 5-12; 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree 80124; 303-708-3513; e-mail: irisg@sspr.org;
Minecraft Lego Stop-Motion Animation Adventure
June 8-12, July 13-17 Learn basics of stop-motion animation using the latest Minecraft Lego sets, tech and imagination to tell a story. Cost: $175. Age range: 8-13; 200 Quebec St., Denver 80230; 303-364-9581; e-mail: blane@exllearning.com;
Mission: Dance!
June 22-26 Learn creative dance, ballet and jazz and complete artistic missions such as a costume challenge, dance scavenger hunt and obstacle courses. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-10; 9635 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215; 303-956-8971; e-mail: lakewooddance1@gmail.com;
Missoula Children’s Theatre
July 27-Aug. 1 Workshop “The Jungle Book.” Up to 60 young actors and actresses will audition, practice and perform for the public, all in one week. Cost: $60, $54 members. Age range: Grades K-12; 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo 81005; 719-295-7200; e-mail: mail@sdc-arts.org;
Murder Mystery in One Act
June 1-27 Who dunnit? Where? Why? Discover the answers in this month-long class. Cost: $130. Age range: 12-adult; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Museo de las Americas Summer Camp
June 22-July 10 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. This year Museo will celebrate Peru with dance, folk art and music, culminating in a final performance and art exhibit. Cost: $150/week, scholarships available first come, first serve. Age range: Grades K-6; 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver 80204; 303-571-4401 ext.28; e-mail: workshops@museo.org;
Music String Summer Camp Intensive
June 8-21 Intensive meets Monday-Friday. Activities include composer presentations, chamber group, and orchestra. Open to violin, viola, cello or bass. Cost: $250. Age range: 8-18; 10395 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80401; 3032791111; e-mail: lessons@goldenmusic.co;
My Music Skool Rock Camp
June 1-12, June 15-26, June 29-July 10, July 13-24, July 27-Aug. 7 From beginner to advanced players, students get to play in a group. Rock performances at the completion of each session. Cost: $330/two-week session. Age range: 8 and up; 6955 S. York St., #418, Centennial 80108; 303-325-7426; e-mail: sg@mymusicskool.com;
Nautical Nuts!
Aug. 3-7 A week of art activities related to all things nautical ending with a pool party at “Splash.”Cost: $230-$275. Age range: 7-12; 1299 Washington Ave., Suite 180, Golden 80401; 303-862-5426; e-mail: info@artonthebrix.com;
Off the Hook Music Workshop: A Summer Arts Camp
June 8-12Classes include music fundamentals and repertoire, art, voice, Dalcroze, theater and improvisation classes. Top faculty involved. Cost: $250. Age range: 5-18; 305 E. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins 80524; 970-305-2261; e-mail: director@projectchambermusic.org;
“Peter Pan”
June 1-5Come out and enjoy performing in this wonderful show workshop. Cost: $185. Age range: 5-10; 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Ste D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Pre-College Percussion Camp
June 11-12 Prepare for your college audition through musical instruction as well as insight on applications, scholarships, equipment and student skills. Private lessons optional. Cost: $125.Age range: 15-18; 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins 80524; (970) 491-4054; e-mail: eric.hollenbeck@colostate.edu;
Razzle Dazzle Musical Theater Camp
June 8-12 Intro to musical theater dance through the song “Razzle Dazzle” from the musical “Chicago,” 1-4 p.m. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
ReFrame Creative Reuse Art Camp
July 14-17, July 21-24, July 28-31
Eco-friendly workshops in painting, drawing, upcycled sculpture, tie dye, graffiti and more. Morning camp, ages 7-10, 9-11 a.m. Afternoon camp, ages 11-13, 1-3 p.m. All materials and supplies included. Early registration advised. Cost: $80/week. Age range: 7-13; 10230 W. 26th Ave. #5, Lakewood 80215; 303-233-3506; e-mail: reframecrc@gmail.com;
Rock 101 Camp
June 15-19, July 13-17 Rehearse for five days, live performance on the final day. Cost: $425. Age range: 8-12; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 720-221-6991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
Rock Star Camp
July 20-24 Put on a rock concert for your friends and family at the end of the week and take home a CD of you singing your favorite song. Cost: $185. Age range: 7-13; 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Ste D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Camp
June 8-Aug. 10 Singing, creative movement and dance, acting, mime, improvisation and arts and crafts are included in every camp day. Cost: $695/session. Age range: 5-8; 200 S. University Blvd ., Denver 80209; 303-245-8150; e-mail: info@theaterforkids.net;
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Camp — Older Company
June 26-Aug. 14 Singing, creative movement and dance, acting, mime, improvisation and arts and crafts are included in every camp day. Cost: $395-$1,295. Age range: 8-16; Saint Mary’s Anglican Church, 2290 S. Clayton St., Denver 80210; 303-258-0885; e-mail: info@theaterforkids.net;
School of the Poetic City Animation Lab
June 8-12, June 15-19 Students make digital animations using stop-action animation, cel animation, and rotoscope. Cost: $350, discounts for multiple registrations. Age range: 5-15; 2015 Glenarm Pl., Denver 80205; 720-323-4884; e-mail: peter@schoolofthepoeticcity.com;
School of the Poetic City Urban Art Camp
June 22-26, June 29-July 3 Students walk to downtown museums and galleries, and respond by making art on the streets and in the studio. Cost: $350/week (discounts for multiple registrations). Age range: 5-14; 2015 Glenarm Pl., Denver 80205; 720-323-4884; e-mail: peter@schoolofthepoeticcity.com;
Serious About Science & Space
June 8-12 Get excited about exploring science and space through the arts. Cost: $230-$275. Age range: 7-12; 1299 Washington Ave., Ste. 180, Golden 80401; 303-862-5426; e-mail: info@artonthebrix.com;
Shakespeare’s Sprites
July 6-10, July 13-17 Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare Sprites for ages 6-9. Cost: $180/week. Age range: 6-9; 277 UCB, Boulder 80309; 303-492-1973; e-mail: csfedout@colorado.edu; /shakespeares-sprites
“Shrek”
July 6-10 Don’t miss this crazy workshop show with your favorite characters and great music. Cost: $335. Age range: 8-14; 8101 E Belleview Ave., Ste. D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Silent Movie Production Camp
June 1-12, June 15-26, June 29-July 10, July 13-24, July 27-Aug 7 Calling all violin, viola, cello, trumpet, sax, tuba, flute, clarinet, etc., players. Create your own soundtrack for a silent movie. Staged performance at camp’s end. Cost: $330/two-week session. Age range: 8 and up; 6955 S. York St. #418, Centennial 80122; 303-325-7426; e-mail: sg@mymusicskool.com;
SpaceWurks Innovation Camp
June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 This day camp combines science and innovation with the performing arts, visual arts, photography, projects and investigations. Continue the blended-learning program after camp is over. Cost: $299. Age range: 9-14; 9800 W Dartmouth Pl., Lakewood 80227; 720-201-8586; e-mail: campdirector@spacewurks.com;
Spark It Kids Create Camps
Several sessions, June 15-Aug. 14 Use clay, paint, collages, papier mache and more to make several major pieces by week’s end. Cost: starts at $170+ for five days. Age range: 4-13; 8800 East 28th Ave., Denver 80238; 303-349-0961; e-mail: pam@sparkitdenver.com;
Spring Break Art Camp
March 23-27 Explore art and science adventures through visual and performing arts. Full or half days available. Cost: $140 full day, $70 half day, member discounts offered. Age range: Grades K-6; 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo 81003; 719-295-7200; e-mail: mail@sdc-arts.org;
StageDoor Theatre Summer Camp 2015
July 13-17 and July 20-24 for Pre K-1, July 13-17 and July 20-24 for 2nd-5th grade, July 13-17 and July 27-31 for 6th-8th grade, June 15-26 “Wizard of Oz” Production Camp for ages 6-15 with the production July 17-Aug. 2. Camps provide children with professional instruction in areas needed for successful participation in productions. StageDoor Theatre offers a supportive and educational experience. Details and registration on the website. Cost: $200-$250. Age range: 4-16; StageDoor Theatre, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer, 80233; 303-838-0809; e-mail: info@stagedoortheatre.org;
Stories of Winnie the Pooh: 3-day Creative Drama
June 29-July 1 This three-day mini-camp will culminate in a parent/family shared performance. Cost: $45. Age range: 4-8; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
Story Video for Dance
June 22-26 Collaborate to produce an original dance video, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@ ;
Summer Arts Camp
June 8-July 31 The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center offers half-day and full-day five-day camps in pottery, theater, painting, instrumental music and more. Cost: varies. Age range: Grades K-12; 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo 81003; 719-295-7200; e-mail: mail@sdc-arts.org;
Summer Music Camp
June 8-19 Evergreen Chorale offers one- and two-week programs in musical theater, including instruction in singing, dance, stagecraft. This year’s shows include “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Peter Pan” and “Willy Wonka.” Cost: $150-$250/week, $425 for two-week sessions. Age range: 6-18; 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen 80439; 303-674-4002; e-mail: mindy@evchorale.org;
Super Hero: Invoke Your Alter Ego
July 13-17 Train in the arts of dance tumbling, contact, cape making, disguise, rhythm and rhyme, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
Sur La Table Kids Cooking Camp
June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Five-day cooking and baking camps offers kids and teens the opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Cost: $250/week. Age range: 8-17; 121 Clayton Lane, Denver 80218; 720-377-3512; e-mail: cooking112@surlatable.com;
Take Two, Teen Acting Camp — Zombie Romeo and Juliet
July 6-17 Learn intensive character, scene ensemble work from professional actors and directors to create a final performance. Cost: $180 Aurora resident, $200 nonresident. Age range: 11-18; 9900 E Colfax Ave., Aurora 80010; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
Teen Acting Camp — “Hunger Games”
June 15-26 Learn about action, emotion, improvisation, character staging from professional actors while creating a performance of the “Hunger Games.” Cost: $180 Aurora resident, $200 nonresident. Age range: 11-18; 9900 E Colfax Ave., Aurora 80010; 303 739-1973; e-mail: lmumpton@auroragov.org;
The Make-a-Movie Workshop
June 15-July 24 Campers will learn to write, direct and edit short digital movies. Cost: $329/week. Ages: 8-14; 8189 E. 28th Pl., Denver 80238; 3038302665; e-mail: makeamovieworkshop@gmail.com;
The Mysterious Life and Lore of Mermaids
July 27-31 Explore myth and create your own tail and tale of your mermaid or merman character, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $150. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave. , Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@gmail.com;
“The Snow Queen”
June 8-13 Fans of “Frozen” will love this camp. Cost: $100. Age range: 8-12; 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge 80033; 303-456-6772; e-mail: coloradoacts@yahoo.com;
The Wide World of Journalism
July 27-31 for ages 8-11, Aug. 10-14 for ages 12-15 For kids who love to write. Go on field trips around Denver, write, share, write more, and even publish your work. Camps are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $200/week, scholarships available. Age range: 8-15; 1 South Broadway, Denver 80206; 720-422-1726; e-mail: hello@denverwrites.org;
Thrash Metal Camp
June 22-26 Rehearse for five days, live performance on the final day. Cost: $425. Age range: 10-18; 216 S. Grant St., Denver 80209; 7202216991; e-mail: denver@schoolofrock.com;
Visual Arts
June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24 Choose from a variety of art programs including Duct Tape camp, Animal Safari, Creepy Crawlies, Dinosaur Rompus and more. Cost: $112-$117 weekly; Age range: 4-9; Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood 80226; 303-987-4845, e-mail: summercamps@lakewood.org;
We Like to Move It, Move It
July 13-17 From yard art to things that fly, this week is full of moving parts and creations for the out-of-doors. Cost: $230-$275. Age range: 7-12; 1299 Washington Ave., Ste. 180, Golden 80401; 303-862-5426; e-mail: info@artonthebrix.com;
Wicked Theatre Camp
June 8-12 Awesome music and memorable characters will have you seeing green. Cost: $335. Age range: 8-14; 8101 E Belleview Ave., Ste. D1, Denver 80237; 303-840-5787; e-mail: info@noteablekids.com;
Wolf Theatre Academy
June 8-Aug. 7 This professional theater experience for young performers offers classes in production, creative dramatics, beginning dramatics, audition skills and more. Cost: $200-$300/session. Age range: 4-18; 350 S Dahlia St., Denver 80246; 303- 399-2660; e-mail: campcentral@jccdenver.org;
YMCA of the Rockies Creative Arts Camp
June 1-Aug. 14, activities vary by week Kids create clay sculptures, watercolors or paints, or make dragon and fairy wings, prince and princess crowns, wands, jewels, fairy tale puppets and more. Cost: $150/week. Age range: 6-12; 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park 80511; 970-586-3341 x1280 ; e-mail: daycampepc@ymcarockies.org;
Yoga for Warriors
July 20-24 Train to be a warrior with basic yoga techniques, learning breath work and using positive affirmations and teamwork. 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150 week. Age range: 5-18; 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver 80206; 303-909-3713; e-mail: betweenthebones@ ;
