ARTS, SPORTS & MOVEMENT-2023

TIP: If there are specific weeks for which you need your child enrolled, view descriptions in the weekly schedules: 

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Advanced Animation Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)

W4: June 26-June 30

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 5-9

Create up to five new stop-motion movies! Learn a new style each day, like animating cars and using pixilation, in this fast-paced, advanced class. Dive deeper into how to create compelling stories, with all new stop motions for 2023. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $280

Instructor: Incrediflix

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Advanced Claymation Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)

W7: July 17-July 21

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace & Gromit, or Boxtrolls? Then join us to create your own claymation movie! Working in small groups, you’ll conjure up a clay character to star in a movie you'll film, direct, and voice-over. In this advanced class, you’ll also learn to create compelling stories and try more difficult ideas.*Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $280

Instructor: IncrediFlix

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Advanced Lego Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)

W1: June 5-June 9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 5-9

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace & Gromit, or Boxtrolls? Then join us to create your own Claymation movie! Working in small groups, you’ll conjure up a clay character to star in a movie you'll film, direct, and voice-over. In this advanced class, you’ll also learn to create compelling stories and try more difficult ideas.*Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $280

Instructor: IncrediFlix

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Animation Flix (Entering Grades 2-6)

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Entering Grades 2-6

In this fast-paced class, you’ll create up to five new stop motion movies! Animate cars, use pixelation, and more. You’ll learn a new style each day, with all new stop motions for 2023. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $280

Instructor: Incrediflix

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Art of Journal Making (Entering Grades 6-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

A handmade journal is a great place to experiment, take notes, and find inspiration. In this camp you will make a visual art journal with decorative prints and handmade embellishments. We’ll cover book binding and collage style in a friendly environment that supports your unique vision.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Patricia Saldarriaga

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Bring-on-Broadway ("BOB") Musical Acting Group (Entering Grades 5-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

This is a musical theater intensive camp. The camp focuses on learning songs and dances from a variety of Broadway shows. It is a high-energy, ensemble-focused camp that leaves everybody with toes tapping. We give everyone the opportunity to shine as all our work culminates into a wonderful Broadway -style showcase.

Cost: $610

Instructor: KidStage

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Bugs and Butterflies (Entering Grades K-2)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

Using literature, art and science, we’ll learn more about various kinds of bugs that live in our own backyard as well as strange and curious creatures from around the world! We’ll search for bugs and butterflies in their natural environment around the CA campus, We'll also create a mini bug ecosystem to take home, read books, and create art projects.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Jillian Abee

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Cake Decorating (Entering Grades 3-6)

W6: July 10-July 14

W7: July 17-July 21

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-6

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-6

Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to writing—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store bought cakes.

Cost: $295

Instructor: Jane Kelly

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Canvas Art & Artists (Entering Grades 2-8)

W1: June 5-June 9

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-4

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

W6: July 10-July 14 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8

Ignite your child’s inner artist! Campers will be guided through a fun, creative, and interactive project that differs from day to day. Explore different well-known artists, techniques, and mediums. By the end of each session, your child will have a stronger understanding of the featured artist, their creative style, and a unique project of their own. Treats served daily. This camp is on-campus.

Cost: $370; W5: $300

Instructor: Rachel Strauss with Canvas & Cocktails

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Clay Throwing (Entering Grades 5-9)

(Beginning and Advanced Artists)

W6: July 10-July 14

W7: July 17-July 21

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Learn basic potter’s wheel skills like centering, opening and glazing. For beginners and advanced potters, create basic cylinders, such as mugs, vases, and bowls or hone their skills with more challenging projects.

Cost: $515

Instructor: Sarah Vaeth

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CLAYTIME - Intro to Ceramics (Entering Grades 4-9)

W1: June 5-June 9

W2: June 12-June 16

W3: June 19-June 23

W4: June 26-June 30

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 4-9

Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All of these techniques are used to make a variety of fun and interesting projects.

Cost: $515; W5: $415

Instructor: Becci Marzonie

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Claymation Flix (Entering Grades 2-6)

W7: July 17-July 21

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-6

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace & Gromit, or Boxtrolls? Then join us to create your own Claymation movie! Working in small groups, you’ll conjure up a clay character to star in a movie you'll film, direct, and voice-over. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $285

Instructors: Incrediflix

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Cool Creative Names (Entering Grades 3-9)

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

Learn how to use alcohol markers, gel pens, and the elements of art — space, lines, shape, values, color, and textures — to make cool creative name drawings. Create an informal perspective using basic overlapping with abstract shapes, lines, colors, and textures that represent the letters of your name. Finalize your 12” x 15” piece using textures, color blending and value gradation.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Janine Frazee

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Craftsman & Apprentice Crafty Critters (Entering Grades K-5)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

Love animals and insects? We do, too! In this camp, we’ll explore all things animal-related, spending each day exploring a different type of animal and creative craft. Think: wooden bug catchers with polymer clay bug buddies; DIY bird wings, beaks, and head-dresses; papier-mâché mammals; and under-the-sea stuffies.

Cost: $670

Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice

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Craftsman & Aprentice Creative Carnival (Entering Grades K-5)

W4: June 26-June 30 

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

Carnivals are all about having fun, and what’s more fun than a DIY carnival?! Flex your creative muscles while learning all about engineering, simple machines, design, and collaboration. Use cool tools and upcycled, crafty materials to create games (think Plinko, Skee-Ball), min-carnival rides like swing rides or Ferris wheels, and even swinging trapeze artists.

Cost: $670

Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice

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Craftsman & Apprentice Toyshop (Entering Grades K-5)

W1: June 5-June 9 

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

Forget the big box toy store. Put down the Legos. In this week-long camp, makers will explore a variety of building techniques to design and create the most awesome playthings. We will use tools, wood, and wheels to create rolling toys, stitch together dolls and stuffed animals, we’ll even use recycled materials to invent games On the last day of camp we will collaborate to create a child run pop-up market.

Cost: $670

Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice

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Craftsman & the Holy Grail (Entering Grades K-5)

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

Join an epic craft and storytelling journey through the fairytale world of knights, fairies, and dragons. Create costumes, swords and shields, miniature castles, gnome homes, and imagined creatures great and small. We'll also explore all sorts of materials, tools, and techniques including woodcraft, fibers, polymer clay, stones, and moss.

Cost: $670

Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice

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Denver Chamber Music Camp at Colorado Academy (Entering Grades 4-12)

W6: July 10-July 14

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-12

Denver Chamber Music Camp is open to strings playing students of all ages who are at the following playing levels:
Violin: Suzuki Book 4 or Equivalent
Viola: Suzuki Book 2 or Equivalent
Cello: Suzuki Book 3 or Equivalent
Students also need to have basic music-reading skills. A day at chamber camp includes a coaching session with your assigned chamber ensemble; an enrichment class, including theory, ear training, music history, and more; and orchestra. The orchestra plays everything from Bach to Rock and will perform all these different genres at the final concert on Friday, July 14. All parents and friends are invited. All classes are taught by Denver professional musicians.

Cost: $640

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DIY Design Star (Entering Grades 6-9)

W1: June 5-June 9

W3: June 19-June 23

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

With limited budget and resources, campers take on mini design challenges. Trips to fabric stores, home improvement and thrift stores teach budgeting, use of basic tools, prototyping, and patience.

Cost: $440, W5: $355

Instructor: Erin Carlson

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Dragon's Den (Entering Grades K-3)

W4: June 26-June 30

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

Does your camper love the magical mystical creature known as a dragon? Join us for daily dragon stories with dragon crafts, dragon games and sword lessons.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone

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Fantastical Paper Creations (Entering Grades 3-5)

W8: July 24-July 28 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

Let’s make a wonderful mess of paper, fabric, cardboard, glue, glitter, and paint, then toss in some feathers or seashells—maybe even sand! Each artist will sculpt their own beautiful beast to love.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Lori Worthman

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Father's Day Craft Camp (Entering Grades K-3)

W2: June 12-June 16

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

Dear old dad needs some love this summer. Spend this week making crafts, gifts, and penning a special letter for your pops. These one-of-a-kind keepsake items are sure to lift your dad’s spirits this Father’s Day.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone

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Groovy Glass Class (Entering Grades 5-9)

W7: July 17-July 21

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Students learn the basics of the glass arts, including the tools and techniques in making stained glass, fused glass, and glass mosaics. Work on individual projects safely.

Cost: $295

Instructors: Jen Werner

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Handbuilding (Entering Grades K-8)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

Hand building with clay is a great class for kids to lose themselves for the week! Any age can do hand built clay projects. Campers learn to mold clay into simple shapes, stamp in the clay, as well as use additive materials once the clay has been fired. What fun!

Instructor: Amanda Arlington

Cost: $300

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Holiday Crafting (Entering Grades 3-9)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

It's hot outside, but this camp is about winter fun and creating crafts that reminisce about snow and coco by the fire. Make greeting cards for any occasion and winter-inspired decorations, plus decorate a special cupcake. This camp is about taking the time to use our hands to create gifts and treasures to keep.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Patricia Saldarriago

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Island Vibes (Entering Grades K-2)

W1: June 5-June 9

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

Grab your flip flops and sunscreen because we’re taking an imaginary vacation to the beach. In this totally chill camp, we’ll do crafts and soothing sensory activities, listen to music, play games, and maybe make fresh juice to be enjoyed out of a coconut. Pura Vida!

Cost: $250

Instructor: Jillian Abee

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Junk to Jewels (Entering Grades 6-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

Have you ever seen something in the recycling bin and thought, “I could make something from that?” If so, this is the camp for you. Make small jewelry boxes from repurposed material and take creative leaps into jewelry making.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Patricia Saldarriago

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KidStage: Brave (Entering Grades K-8)

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Entering Grades 4-8

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades K-4

Merida, a Scottish princess who enjoys archery and horseback riding, is told by her mother that her interests are not what a princess should be doing, and that she has to marry. But Merida aims to change her fate. She seeks help from an eccentric witch, who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, she must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

Cost: $360

Instructor: KidStage

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KidStage: Toys (Entering Grades K-8)

W7: July 17-July 21

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

Join your favorite toys from the Army Men to the Potato Heads, to find out what goes on when you leave the room and the toys are left to their own devices. Follow Sally, the vintage cowgirl, as she comes face to face with Sammy Spaceman. In this story of trust, friendship, and camaraderie, toys teach the importance of working as an ensemble both onstage and off!

Cost: $360

Instructor: KidStage

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Lego Flix (Entering Grades 2-6)

W1: June 6-June 10

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Entering Grades 2-6

Bring LEGO worlds to life! We provide the LEGOS, you provide imagination. Working in groups, you’ll create a LEGO set with LEGO characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-overs to. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Cost: $285

Instructor: IncrediFlix

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Melted (Entering Grades 3-5)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

W7: July 17-July 21

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

Remember Shrinky Dinks! Students design and shrink their drawings into jewelry or mini-masterpieces. Learn about encaustic printmaking, the exciting art form of glass fusing. Create two fused projects to take home!

Cost: $280

Instructors: Jen Werner

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Musical Mashup (Entering Grades 5-8)

W6: July 10-July 14

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8

In this madcap camp, budding stars will invent, write, and perform an entire musical! We decide what the show will be about. Think superheroes, rock stars, aliens or spies. Perhaps we will do a little time traveling. The sky's the limit in this camp! We'll develop our own bits of song and dance, inspired by pop tunes, show tunes, whatever is tickling our ears and moving our hearts! We'll put it all together and perform our masterpiece on Friday.

Cost: $425

Instructor: Lori Worthman

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Play in a Rock Band (Entering Grades 5-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Have you ever wanted to play in a rock band? Do you have at least a year's experience playing guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, horns or saxes? Are you a vocalist? Join us for group lessons and ensemble practice, plus learn recording techniques, sound checks, and use of PA systems. Players are expected to provide their own instruments, amps, etc.

Cost: $270

Instructor: David Bailey

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Printmaking Fun (Entering Grades 3-4, 6-9)

W1: June 5-June 9

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-4

Get your own gel printing plate and take image making to the next level. Make your own
stencils, build layers of color, and find your own style. This is an enjoyable way to play with color
and create a wonderful stack of collage paper to use in future arts and crafts. Pair this camp
with Journal Making, to hold all of your creations.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Patricia Saldarriago

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Sound Formation Guitar (Entering Grades 5-10)

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only) 

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-10

Develop your core guitar skills or take your playing to the next level. Learn chords, melodies, grooves, and riffs so you can make music with your friends. Guitars are provided.

Cost: $375, W5: $300

Instructor: Sound Formation

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Sound Formation Music Production (Entering Grades 5-11)

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

W8: July 24-July 28

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-11

Make beats, tracks, and grooves while learning the science behind it with the Sound Formation Method™. Explore a variety of sounds, rhythms, and musical equipment, plus come away with your own creations! All production gear is provided. Recommended for students with a musical background, but beginners are also welcome.

Cost: $375, W5: $300

Instructor: Sound Formation

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Sound Formation Piano Elements (Entering Grades 1-4)

W1: June 5-June 9

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4

Want to sound amazing on piano in rapid time? There are a few key elements you must conquer: notes, rhythm, movement, and chords. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp. It’s a surefire way to learn to play piano. Recommended for beginner-intermediate levels.

Cost: $375

Instructor: Sound Formation

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Sound Formation World Percussion (Entering Grades 1-4)

W1: June 5-June 9

W4: June 26-June 30

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4

Explore the sounds of beautiful hand-percussion instruments originating from around the world. Experience a rich and rewarding camp full of fun rhythms, games, and performance pieces. Awaken your inner drummer, and find out how fun it can be to groove with others.

Cost: $375

Instructor: Sound Formation

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Sticky Fingers Cooking: Basic Training Baking Boot Camp (Entering Grades K-4)

W2: June 12-June 16 

W6: July 10-July 14 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

Learn the basics of scratch-baking and how to make bread, fresh pastas, muffins and cookies. Chefs will love creating sweet AND savory baked goods in this tasty, engaging, and imaginative camp!

Cost: $400

Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking

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Sticky Fingers Cooking: COOKS + BOOKS (Entering Grades K-2)

W1: June 5-June 9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

W6: July 10-July 14

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

Let your favorite books come to life in our delicious and delectable recipes! Each day of camp we will create 2+ full recipes that are related to some of our favorite children's books such as Harry Potter, Mama Panya's Pancakes and Chocolate Fever! This camp will bring your child's imagination to life through a hands-on, magical, literary and culinary experience!

Cost: $400

Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking

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Sticky Fingers Cooking: Global Taste Buds (Entering Grades 1-4)

W1: June 5-June 9

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Entering Grades 1-4

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 1-4

Chefs will cook recipes from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, plus explore food history, customs, songs, geography, and languages associated with each recipe.

Cost: $400; W5: $320

Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking

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Sticky Fingers Cooking: Kids Cooking Network (Entering Grades K-8)

W2: June 12-June 16

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 4-8

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 4-8

Take on cooking challenges inspired by shows like Master Chef Jr. Learn how to use cooking equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty mouthwatering recipes from scratch each day!

Cost: $400

Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking

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Sticky Fingers Cooking: S.TE.A.M. Cooking (Entering Grades K-4)

W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

W8: July 24-July 28 

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

Explore the connections between cooking and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Create delectable dishes but also conduct experiments with edible ingredients in this fascinating and delicious camp.  

Cost: $400; W5: $320

Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking

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The Jewelry Box (Entering Grades 5-9)

W3: June 19-June 23

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Focus on the tools and techniques you need to make jewelry, including beading using stone beads, making beads using Fimo clay, and glass fusion to create beautiful pendants and earrings. We’ll also spend a day creating a charm bracelet using Shrinky Dinks. Lastly, each artist will hand paint their own jewelry box.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Jen Werner

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Tie Dye - Oh My! (Entering Grades 5-9)

W6: July 10-July 14

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-5

W7: July 17-July 21

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8

Come experiment with cold water dyes! Learn how to create traditional tie-dye spirals as well as a variety of shinobi folding, tying and clamping techniques. We’ll also have the chance to make silk batik pieces of art! CA provides the t-shirts and muslin for wall hangings. Campers are encouraged to bring specialty items provided they are 100% cotton, for example: sheets, pillow cases, special sized tee shirts and socks.

Cost: $285

Instructor: Becci Marzonie

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Ukulele (Entering Grades 5-9)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9

Learn the notes and chords you need to play many of your favorite songs, old and new. Campers may use their own instrument, or borrow a ukulele from the instructor.

Cost: $270

Instructor: David Bailey 

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Watercolor Collage Paintings (Entering Grades 3-9)

W1: June 5-June 9

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

Create a collage to make a watercolor painting using various watercolor techniques. Focus on imagery isolation within the art of collage, emphasis in art, and how to create a dynamic composition. Learn various watercolor techniques such as dry on wet, and wet on wet, washes, color blending and gradients, lifting, layering, and dry brushing. Your creation will be 12”x12”.

Cost: $270

Instructors: Janine Frazee

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Wax to Bronze (Entering Grades 3-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

W3: June 19-June 23

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9

Learn about the fascinating history and process of lost wax casting. Students will practice their 3-D sculpture skills using a variety of media and create a final project, a 1-11⁄2 lb. sculpture to be cast in bronze (expect a few-week turnaround time). Campers will take home a unique keepsake for their family to enjoy for years.

Cost: $380

Instructors: George Hernandez & Kit Hernandez

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Whirlwind Mini Murals (Entering Grades 5-8)

W7: July 17-July 21 

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Entering Grades 5-8

In this jam-packed camp, each artist creates his/her own mural on muslin. We learn the process and steps to making a big painting, using techniques of scenic painting, faux finishing, and trompe l’oeil.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Lori Worthman

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Young Musician's Academy (Entering Grades K-3)

W2: June 12-June 16

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

In this beginner’s introduction to music notation and song writing, campers learn to read and write basic musical notation by hand. And explore melodious musical instruments such as the piano, recorder and ukulele.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone

SPORTS & MOVEMENT

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Basketball: Individualized Fundamental Skills Camp (Entering Grades 3-9)

W2: June 12-June 16

W4: June 26-June 30 

W6: July 10-July 14

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Entering Grades 3-9

Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball head Coach, and CA varsity players will teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus on the fundamentals of shooting and dribbling, ball handling and live ball moves.

Cost: $280

Instructor: Steve Hyatt

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Colorado Academy Summer Tennis Camp (Entering Grades 1-8)

W1-4 (June 5-June 9, June 12-June 16, June 19-June 23, June 26-June 30)

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Entering Grades 1-8

**Please note the time of this camp. Tennis cannot be combined with other programs.

**Please note the time of this camp. Tennis cannot be combined with other programs. Learn basic tennis skills with group instruction, drills, and games, following USTA ROGY progression guidelines. Plus, play games like tag, dodgeball, and kickball for coordination, balance, agility and strength.

Cost: $220

Instructor: Nancy Hallowell

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Creative Movement (Entering Grades K-2)

W7: July 17-July 21

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-2

Colorado Ballet’s creative movement dance camp is designed for students to study a variety of dance concepts such as size, balance, rhythm, levels, shapes, and energy. In addition to dance, students will also work on developing important life skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness, social and emotional learning, and strengthening the body and brain all through the art of dance. Dancers will work together to create their own dances to show off at the end of the week!

Cost: $490

Instructor: Colorado Ballet

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Dance Academy (Entering Grades K-3)

W1: June 5-June 9

W3: June 20-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

Discover the art of movement. Learn a variety of group dances, improvisation, move, and have fun!

Cost: $270

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone

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Dance for Musical Theater (Entering Grades 3-5)

W7: July 19 - 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

This week-long camp with Colorado Ballet will bring Broadway to Denver! Students will explore a variety of songs and dance as they learn the basics and beyond in this musical theater dance camp. Students will be introduced to jazz skills such as kicks, turns, and leaps, and finish class with a combination in the style of Musical Theatre dance featuring music from some of your favorite Broadway shows!

Cost: $490

Instructor: Colorado Ballet

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Hip Hop (Entering Grades 3-8)

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8

This Colorado Ballet class will take students through the four pillars of Hip Hop and try this popular street style of dance that includes isolations, popping/locking, breaking, whacking, vogueing, and more. Dancers will gain strength, coordination and an increased sense of rhythm and confidence through movement. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own style and individuality this week - that's what Hip Hop is all about!

Cost: $490

Instructor: Colorado Ballet

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Hula Hooping & Carnival Arts (Entering Grades K-4)

W2: June 12-June 16

W3: June 19-June 23

W6: July 10-July 14

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4

Learn cool hula hoop tricks, juggling and stilt walking with cups! Play hula hoop inspired games and make balloon animals. Ends with a class performance and face painting.

Cost: $315

Instructor: Mad About Hoops

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Learn to Ride a Bike (Entering Grades K-4)

W1: June 5-June 9

W4: June 26-June 30

W7: July 17-July 21 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

Our kid-friendly instructors provide a combination of personalized and group instruction to help kids overcome fears, learn important skills such as starting and stopping, and how to maneuver a bike around obstacles.

Cost: $660

Instructors: REI Outdoor School

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Li'l Mustang Soccer Camp (Entering Grades K-5)

W3: June 19-June 23

W8: July 24-July 28

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

This camp provides campers the opportunity to learn soccer skills in an instructional environment that is challenging, fun, and safe! Skills and concepts that athletes will practice include passing, controlling, shooting, defending, attacking, and goalkeeping. 

Cost: TBD

Instructor: TBD

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Martial Arts Academy (Entering Grades K-3)

W4: June 26-June 30

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3

Martial Arts campers learn techniques like kicks and punches, the history of martial arts, the basics of self-defense, break real boards, and watch excerpts from movies such as Kung Fu Panda.

Cost: $270

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone & United Martial Arts Center

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Martial Arts (Taekwondo) Camp (Entering Grades 1-6)

W3: June 19-June 23

W6: July 10-July 14 

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 1-6

W8: July 24-July 28

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-6

Study the art of taekwondo in a positive learning environment. Focus on respect for self and others, teamwork, self-defense, and fitness! Earn belt "stripes" and work towards goals all week. No experience necessary.

Cost: $325

Instructor: Nick Wolf

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PE Games (Entering Grades 3-5)

W3: June 19-June 23

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5

Play your favorite PE games at camp. Join Coach Bob in the gym for floor hockey, badminton, speed soccer, dodgeball, scooter races and more! Let’s Play!

Cost: $280

Instructor: Bob Ulrich

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Taekwondo (Entering Grades K-5)

W1: June 5-June 9

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5

Is your little ninja ready to learn kicks, break boards, learn forms, safely use weapons and have fun? This martial arts camp will teach the basics of taekwondo. They will learn some Korean, self-defense and play games. On Friday students have the opportunity to test their skills and progress from white belt to yellow belt. Kids who have taken this camp before can test to the next higher level. Taught by a black belt instructor.

Cost: $275

Instructor: Isabella Ubertone

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Volleyball (Entering Grades 5-8)

W3: June 19-June 23

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8

Athletes will learn the fundamentals of volleyball using proper techniques, including passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defensive skills.

Cost: $280

Instructor: Bob Ulrich

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