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2023 Middle and Upper School Weekly Camp Offerings
(Entering 6-12th grade)
1. Click below to select your desired or available weeks.
2. Select a half-day, combine two half-days, or select a full-day.
**A Supervised (delicious) lunch is provided for all full-day (combined half-day or full-day) participants.
Week 1: June 5-9 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
Beginning riders will head out to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for five days of hands-on horsemanship and riding. Emphasis on communication, grooming, and handling skills with daily demonstrations and equestrian lessons. Campers learn about bareback riding, saddling, and the introduction of rein use.
Cost: $430
Instructor: Stockton's Stables
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
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
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create their own video games. Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
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
Instructor: Janine Frazee
Offered by Silicon STEM, learn Blocksmith, an advanced VR design application. Make VR/AR experiences, games for desktop and mobile. Design a 3D environment and explore with Google Cardboard headsets.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
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: $375
Instructor: Canvas & Cocktails
Bring LEGO worlds to life! We provide the LEGOS, you provide imagination. Working in groups, you’ll create a stop-motion movie from LEGO characters, including storyboarding, shooting, and adding voice-overs. 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
Beginner and experienced coders create animated stories, music, and interactive art. The Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Create a personal YouTube channel and use the latest in video edition tools (Adobe Premier) to learn video editing skills necessary for uploading videos that get noticed. Show your ideas to the online world.
Cost: 350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Study the three Olympic fencing weapons through drills, games, and challenges. Use our fully electric scoring equipment and regulation-sized fencing strips. Camp culminates with an in-house tournament.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers, on a par-3 course. Required: collared shirts and tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls and tees. Driving range balls provided. Pull carts may be rented at Foothills for $3-4 per day.
Cost: $480
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
We’ll visit some of Denver’s best escape rooms during this exciting week. Escape using teamwork and clues. Create an escape room using cause-and-effect contraptions for others. This is for beginners who have only completed 2-3 escape rooms.
Cost: $590
Instructor: Kathy Zolla
Interested in an adventure-filled week of learning unique mountain skills and having endless fun? Join us for a day camp experience that truly has it all! You will spend the week indoor and outdoor rock climbing, exploring mountains, “backcountry” cooking, orienteering, and learning basic snow/glacier travel technique! You also will gain valuable insight into your own learning and leadership styles. Get ‘psyched’ for an exciting week of skill building, adventure, and fun!”
Cost: $TBD
Instructor: Colorado Mountain Club
Skateboard instruction for children of all ages and skill abilities. Small group settings. Learn fundamentals to more advanced skills through persistence and determination. Equipment provided.
Cost: $720
Instructor: Square State Skate
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
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
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
Instructor: Erin Carlson
Week 2: June 12-16 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
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
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
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
This camp is for voracious and imaginative fantasy readers entering grades 6-8! We will celebrate and discuss our favorite fantasy series and titles for children and young adults, read a new book together or with a small group, and participate in daily discussions and activities around our book. When we’re not reading or sharing our thoughts about what we just read, we’ll play around with fanfiction, fanart, and mythology and folklore connections. At the end of the week, we’ll share our opinions in a vlog book review.
Cost: $270
Instructor: Meghan Jordan
Give the controllers a rest and put your LEGO building skills to the test as we bring your favorite characters from the virtual world to the real world. Here, you’ll build worlds for Mario to jump through and mechanisms to make Sonic spin to take down Robotnik, and battle in your own custom Smash Bros. arenas under the guidance of a Play-Well instructor. Are you game?
Cost: $225
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create video games, musical devices, and interactive art. Then integrate their projects with the physical world using a MicroBit, a controller, light and sound sensor.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Create “mods” (modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Using Java programming, create and design ores, tools and game weapons with Adobe Photoshop. A stepping-stone to the World Creations Modding Camp.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Build strength, flexibility and coordination through gymnastics athletic training. Campers learn how to safely use gymnastics equipment, improve existing strengths, and tackle new skills with the help of expert coaches.
Cost: $285
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
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 Saldarriaga
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
This is where coding gets real! Develop problem-solving skills using hands-on command-line coding in a fun and interactive way. Learn the fundamentals of all programming languages, including syntax, code commenting, control structures (loops, if/else statements) and efficient code structure. Good keyboard skills are recommended.
Cost $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Create motorized vehicles to learn about gear ratio, sensors, pulleys, cranks, and programming as they build trucks, space rovers, helicopters, and much more. Your child is sure to have fun as they build, learn, and play.
Cost: $285
Instructor: Snapology
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create their own video games. Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Circuits, buzzing lights, and motors galore in this super fun camp! Use your imagination and work with your teammates to build different mini bots that are up to various challenges. Your robot will do different things depending on how you construct it. Note: This is for older campers, includes an introduction to soldering, and campers will be using soldering irons.
Cost: 380
Instructor: Science Matters
Get the confidence to successfully navigate social situations. Learn eye contact, conversation skills, table, technology and manners, thank you notes, making and keeping friends. A final meal puts new skills into action.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Christy Porter
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
We’ll visit some of Denver’s best escape rooms during this exciting week. Escape using teamwork and clues. Create an escape room using cause-and-effect contraptions for others. This is for beginners who have only completed 2-3 escape rooms.
Cost: $590
Instructor: Kathy Zolla & Renee Medina
Have you ever wanted to soar through the air?! Sign up for FLY MILE HIGH, Colorado’s only Flying Trapeze summer camp! We will teach you fun acrobatic tricks. You will jump, swing, and flip in a safety harness above our comfy safety net. You will get ‘caught’ by one of our professional catchers. Get ready to have a blast! We will finish the day with another off-site activity such as a trip to a museum, park, or other fun destination.
Cost: $1100
Instructor: Fly Mile High
Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers: three days on a par-3 course, two days on a nine-hole course. Required: collared shirts and tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls and tees. Driving range balls provided.
Cost: $480
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Join Coach Chris Sauthoff for a unique samurai journey. Make your own samurai sword, play games, learn the kendo tenets of discipline and respect, and learn how to apply a different form of swordplay to fencing!
Cost: $650
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) with ACA certified instructors. Learn basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety including self and group rescue. SUP equipment provided. Req’d Swimming ability.
Cost: $660
Instructor: SurfSUP Colorado
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
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
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
Explore Colorado and enjoy outdoor activities like the Georgetown Loop, white water rafting, SUP/kayaking, and zip lining. Trained leaders encourage lessons on challenge and trust. Activities are subject to change.
Cost: $670
Instructor: Katey Frankel
Calling all nature-loving young writers to explore the world of wonders offered up to the writer in June! Through an array of imaginative prompts and short readings we will use creative writing as our method and muse for exploring the unique delights of early summer. This 5-day workshop combines nature writing with an exploration of myriad creative writing genres, from fiction to poetry and playwriting. Along with engaging in diverse writing practices and prompts, we will fill our days with poetic garden walks, nature art and a good amount of play. On Thursday and Friday, we will travel to Denver Botanic Gardens to broaden our world of wonders and writing possibilities.
Cost: $695
Instructor: Azar Kohzadi
Week 3: June 19-23 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
Build strength, flexibility and coordination through gymnastics athletic training. Campers learn how to safely use gymnastics equipment, improve existing strengths, and tackle new skills with the help of expert coaches.
Cost: $285
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics
Jump, run, climb, and play at one of the largest parkour gyms in America. Learn the basics of parkour, including landing, rolling, jumping, precision, balance, vaulting, climbing, and swinging. Safety is paramount.
Cost: TBD
Instructor: Apex Movement
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
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of volleyball using proper techniques, including passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defensive skills.
Cost: $280
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
In this week-long writer’s workshop, writers entering grades 6-8 will stretch their creative muscles and explore writing poetry, fiction, and memoir. During our time together, we will try a variety of writing exercises and techniques with plenty of time for collaborating on pieces and sharing our work. We’ll take inspiration and guidance from mentor texts as well as nature, art, and even food. Focus skills will include characterization, descriptive language, and plot devices. By the end of the week, students will have at least one piece ready to publish in a format of the group’s choice. Any level of creative writing experience is welcome!
Cost: $270
Instructor: Meghan Jordan
Come try out a new language using your hands. This beautiful language is not only fun but is one of the most used languages in the world. During the week we’ll explore how to communicate basic signs. Crafts, games, an excursion, and more are being used to help practice ASL! During our time we’ll create a performance to share at the of the week in ASL.
Cost: $270
Instructor: Kelly McCrary
Master The Way of the Mandalorian in this Star Wars inspired LEGO Engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in your custom gauntlet fighter to rescue Baby Yoda, build grappling hooks to pull yourself to safety, or rescue an ally from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit. Get ready to complete multiple missions all over the galaxy, with help from a Play-Well instructor.
Cost: $225
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Explore the basic components of robotics by playing with modular cubes known as Cubelets. Snap cubes together to create a unique robot, and figure out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. Work in small teams to create lighthouses, vehicles, astrobots, animals, and more with guidance from your Snapology instructor in this challenge-oriented program.
Cost: $285
Instructor: Snapology
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 Saldarriaga
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
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
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
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 multi-week turnaround time). Campers will take home a unique keepsake for their family to enjoy for years.
Cost: $380
Instructors: George Hernandez & Kit Hernandez
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Come try out a new language using your hands. This beautiful language is not only fun but is one of the most used languages in the world. During the week we’ll explore how to communicate basic signs. Crafts, games, an excursion, and more are being used to help practice ASL! During our time we’ll create a performance to share at the of the week in ASL.
Cost: $270
Instructor: Kelly McCrary
Beginner and experienced coders create animated stories, music, and interactive art. The Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Have you ever wanted to develop your own video game? Then 2D Arcade Game Design using FlowLab Game Creator is the camp for you! Create your own arcade-style games similar to Mario Bros., Space Invaders, Frogger, and more. Learn logical skills used in the tech industry including variables, controls, and functions. Then impress your friends with your creation!
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Explore Colorado and enjoy outdoor activities like the Georgetown Loop, white water rafting, SUP/kayaking, and zip lining. Trained leaders encourage lessons on challenge and trust. Activities are subject to change.
Cost: $670
Instructor: TBD
A week of service-related activities through Volunteers of America: sprucing up open spaces, working with children, rescued animals or the Ronald McDonald House. Celebrate at Elitch Gardens on Friday.
Cost: $460
Instructor: TBD
Ninja warrior obstacle courses, tree climbing, and state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing, campers will be flying high every day. Learn discipline, teamwork and strength. The week ends with a thrilling ropes course adventure.
Cost: $660
Instructor: Sara Monterroso
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
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
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
Instructor: Erin Carlson
Week 4: June 26-30 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
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
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
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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create video games, musical devices, and interactive art. Then integrate their projects with the physical world using a MicroBit, a controller, light and sound sensor.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Create “mods” (modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Using Java programming, create and design ores, tools and game weapons with Adobe Photoshop. A stepping-stone to the World Creations Modding Camp.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Build and program functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun program. Learn about space, space travel, and, of course, Star Wars®! Build different robots each day!
Cost: $285
Instructor: Snapology
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
Create up to five new stop-motion movies! Learn a new style each day, like animating cars and using pixelation, 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
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: $375
Instructor: Canvas & Cocktails
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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create their own video games. Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Explore robotics with Sphero BOLT (from the same makers as Star Wars BB8). Use a personal tablet to control the robotic ball, its programmable sensors, and colorful LED lights. Compete in friendly races and test your skills in obstacle courses. Customize your display, play games, and communicate remotely to other Sphero BOLTs! This popular camp is pure hands-on fun!
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
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
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Approved by the State of CO, learn skills, confidence, and awareness for safe driving. Includes all that’s needed for a driving permit and license: 30-hour class (req’d by State of CO), written permit test, and behind the wheel lessons (completed over the year that student holds their permit).
Cost: $670
Instructor: Start Smart Driving Academy
Calling all professional escape room artists. If you have successfully escaped at least three rooms, and you enjoy logic puzzles, strategy games, and problem solving, this camp is for you. Bring your escape room expertise, and be prepared to break out of some challenging situations that only the best Houdini fans can navigate.
Cost: $590
Instructor: Kathy Zolla & Renee Medina
Complete classroom work and pool skills practice required for Scuba Schools International (SSI) scuba certification. End the week with two certification dives and skills tests at Denver’s Downtown Aquarium!
Cost: $960
Instructor: A1 Scuba, Sara Monterosso
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) with ACA certified instructors. Learn basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety including self and group rescue. SUP equipment provided. Req’d Swimming ability.
Cost: $660
Instructor: SurfSUP Colorado
Learn the basics of baking breads, pastas, muffins and cookies from scratch. Cooking challenges plus learn to use different equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairing, and create tasty mouthwatering recipes all week.
Cost: $850
Instructor: Sticky Fingers
Adventure through rivers, ponds, and wetlands-catching frogs and fish, exploring and building beaver dams, hiking trails, and visiting live wetland animals with Nature’s Educators. Get your feet wet (literally) every day with games, science experiments and investigations, and find an appreciation of Colorado wetlands at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Raia Lichen with Denver Audubon
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
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
In this one-week immersive program, learn how to create AI projects for social good with Python programming language. Learn how computers use data to solve complex problems like natural language processing and computer vision. Explore ways to use AI to predict heart disease, create social robots, and navigate autonomous vehicles. No coding experience required.
Cost: $1,050
Instructor: Inspirit AI
In this 100% live, online program held on campus, Stanford, MIT, and other top university AI experts help elementary students explore the foundational logic of artificial intelligence to understand how humans and computers learn. No coding experience required! Think growth mindset exercises, coding, programming, project-based team hack-a-thons, and more.
Cost: $1,050
Instructor: Inspirit AI
Week 5: July 3-7 (Click Here) (4 Day Week: No camp on Tuesday)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
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: $300
Instructor: Sound Formation
JA Economics for Success explores personal finance and students’ education and career options based on their skills, interests, and values. Key Concepts: Decision Making, Self-Knowledge, Credit, Credit Score, Risk, Budgeting, Career Clusters.
Cost: TBD
Instructor: Junior Achievement
Use LEGO® to build our Avengers to defeat Thanos, help Thor retrieve Mjolnir, swing through the city with Spiderman, and tell Hulk to...Smash! Our journey takes us to battles on this world and beyond.
Cost: $180
Play-Well TEKnologies
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create their own video games. Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $260
Instructor: Nick Wolf
Create “mods” (modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Using Java programming, create and design ores, tools and game weapons with Adobe Photoshop. A stepping-stone to the World Creations Modding Camp.
Cost: $280
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
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: $300
Instructor: Canvas & Cocktails
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
Jump, run, climb, and play at one of the largest parkour gyms in America. Learn the basics of parkour, including landing, rolling, jumping, precision, balance, vaulting, climbing, and swinging. Safety is paramount.
Cost: TBD
Instructor: Apex Movement
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: $300
Instructor: Canvas & Cocktails
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: $300
Instructor: Sound Formation
Create “mods” (modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Using Java programming, customize their Minecraft games by designing their new foods, blocks, and biomes with Adobe Photoshop.
Cost: $280
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Explore some of Denver’s best amusement parks, water parks, and museums during this action-packed fun hopper week. Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Elitch Gardens, Water World, and more.
Cost: $520
Instructor: Steve Hyatt
This complete introduction to rock climbing, five-day camp, takes first timers or those new to rock climbing and introduces them to the wonderful sport of rock climbing. Learn to climb like a rock star by building a solid foundation of the knowledge, skills, and movement required to get into the sport. We will cover gear, belaying, rappelling, various types of movement and following lead climbers.
Cost: $792
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
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: $415
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
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: $355
Instructor: Erin Carlson
Discover which house you belong to, find the wand that chooses you, and become a master potion maker—all while competing for the house cup. (Note: Watching the Harry Potter movies is part of camp.)
Cost: $350
Instructor: Shelley Arnold
Week 6: July 10-14 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
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
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
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
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: $375
Canvas & Cocktails
Speech and Debate beginners learn the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking and public forum debate. In Extemp, you are given a contemporary topic and have 30 minutes to prepare a 5-7 minute speech about it. Learn the basics of organizing a speech, varying vocal delivery for effect, using hand gestures effectively, and presenting with proper speech stance and movement.
Cost: $280
Instructor: Jon Vogels & Heidi Chesley
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Brand new for 2023, middle school chemistry: Explore your favorite chemical element. Conduct experiments with teammates that create heat, and then cool them down. Create your own battery. Make things glow, fizz, and explode. Lab aprons and goggles provided!
Cost: $380
Instructor: Science Matters
Learn the fundamentals of designing and coding your own games using a block-programming Game Creator. Develop a variety of new games with your own twist, and create whatever you can imagine! This camp is for Roblox enthusiasts, and for good reason: It’s fun! Students must have a Roblox account before coming to camp. This is one of the most popular camps!
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Snapology’s S.T.E.A.M. Survivor program puts your student’s design, building, and critical-thinking skills to the test! Students are challenged daily to learn and design functional engineering solutions with their teammates.
Cost: $285
Instructor: Snapology
Stories, poems, plays, character portraits, movies & memoir - oh my! These are just a few of the ways your creative ideas can take shape when wandering into the expansive territory of creative writing! Join us for an imaginative investigation into every major creative writing genre, from fiction and poetry to memoir and playwriting, in this weeklong (half-day) summer camp. We’ll engage in artistic exercises within each genre to learn foundational concepts, while applying new techniques to make our writing more artistic, unique and imaginative. This camp is sure to invigorate the imaginations and writing practices for writers of all skill levels!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Azar Kohzadi
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
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
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: $375
Canvas & Cocktails
Come experiment with cold water dyes! Learn how to create traditional tie-dye spirals as well as a variety of shibori 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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Conduct hands-on forensic science tests on evidence to solve the mystery of the Case of Felix. Perform tests on clues in the forensic laboratory, including thread comparison tests, chromatography, pH tests, and powder tests.
Cost: $270
Instructor: Shelley DeRock
Beginner and experienced coders create animated stories, music, and interactive art. The Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
In a Minecraft® world powered by LEGO® resources, build shelters to keep out creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over!
Cost: $225
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Offered by Silicon STEM, learn Blocksmith, an advanced VR design application. Make VR/AR experiences, games for desktop and mobile. Design a 3D environment and explore with Google Cardboard headsets.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) with the ACA certified instructors from SurfSUP Colorado. This course has been developed by the American Canoe Association. Students will learn the basic paddling skills necessary to safely participate in this water sport, including paddle strokes, turning, bracing, and a thorough introduction to the safety issues involved, including self and group rescue. Free time is built into the schedule for self-directed SUP activities. All SUP equipment is provided. Swimming ability is required.
Cost: $650
Instructor: SurfSUP Colorado
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation center and speak with wildlife biologists who are protecting and preserving wildlife and their habitats. Required: daypack, walking shoes, filled water bottles, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Raia Lichen with Denver Audubon
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
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
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
Discover which house you belong to, find the wand that chooses you, and become a master potion maker—all while competing for the house cup. (Note: Watching the Harry Potter movies is part of camp.)
Cost: $435
Instructor: Shelly Arnold
Week 7: July 17-21 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
Beginning riders will head out to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for five days of hands-on horsemanship and riding. Emphasis on communication, grooming, and handling skills with daily demonstrations and equestrian lessons. Campers learn about bareback riding, saddling, and the introduction of rein use.
Cost: $430
Instructor: Stockton's Stables
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
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
Instructor: Incrediflix
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
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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Prior experience with Speech and Debate is a prerequisite for this program, as it builds on skills learned in the Beginning camp. Here you’ll learn more fundamentals of Extemp debate, including preparing and delivering speeches. Instructors are Jon Vogels, Director of Speech & Debate at Colorado Academy, and former attorney Heidi Chesley-Vogels.
Cost: $285
Instructors: Jon Vogels & Heidi Chesley-Vogels
Have you ever wanted to develop your own video game? Then 2D Arcade Game Design using FlowLab Game Creator is the camp for you! Create your own arcade-style games similar to Mario Bros., Space Invaders, Frogger, and more. Learn logical skills used in the tech industry including variables, controls, and functions. Then impress your friends with your creation!
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
Whether you are a seasoned bowler or a novice, spend an afternoon with us at a local bowling alley, playing a game that can be traced back to the Stone Age. This is an opportunity to improve your game or learn proper technique right from the beginning. We will end the week with a trip to the theater to watch an age appropriate movie!
Cost: $285
Instructor: TBD
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
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
Come experiment with cold water dyes! Learn how to create traditional tie-dye spirals as well as a variety of shibori 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
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
Open to beginner and intermediate players. Learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by National Master and five-time Denver Chess Champion Todd Bardwick.
Cost: $355
Instructor: Todd Bardwick
Create animal-inspired robotic models. Learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming, as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more!
Cost: $285
Instructor: Snapology
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Explore some of Denver’s best amusement parks, water parks, and museums during this action-packed fun hopper week. Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Elitch Gardens, Water World, and more.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Steve Hyatt
This complete introduction to rock climbing, five-day camp, takes first timers or those new to rock climbing and introduces them to the wonderful sport of rock climbing. Learn to climb like a rock star by building a solid foundation of the knowledge, skills, and movement required to get into the sport. We will cover gear, belaying, rappelling, various types of movement and following lead climbers.
Cost: $990
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
Enjoy thrilling activities that may include: zip lining, whitewater rafting, glacier hiking, horseback riding, and either paddle boarding/kayaking or mountain biking. Experienced guides. Discover inspiring Colorado.
Cost: $670
Instructor: Jack McHugh
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
Learn the basics of baking breads, pastas, muffins and cookies from scratch. Cooking challenges plus learn to use different equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairing, and create tasty mouthwatering recipes all week.
Cost: $850
Instructor: Sticky Fingers
LEGO Master, I choose you! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help. Learn from Play-Well Pokémon Masters how to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face-to-face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Week 8: July 24-28 (Click Here)
Morning Camps 9:00AM-12:00PM
Afternoon Camps 12:30PM-3:30PM
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
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
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
Instructor: Sound Formation
This is where coding gets real! Develop problem-solving skills using hands-on command-line coding in a fun and interactive way. Learn the fundamentals of all programming languages, including syntax, code commenting, control structures (loops, if/else statements) and efficient code structure. Good keyboard skills are recommended.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create their own video games. Scratch programming language is free and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Nick Wolf
What happens when ghosts meet zombies? We will find out as we delve into the world of the undead and explore the possible existence of ghosts and the paranormal. From history to Hollywood, literature to science, we’ll explore ghost stories and zombie lore, ghost towns, and cemeteries. We’ll speak with experts on the paranormal and visit some of Denver’s most famous haunted places. Let’s just hope we don’t encounter the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!
Cost: $375
Instructor: Sara Monterroso
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
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
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
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
Instructor: Sound Formation
Do you love baking? Do you love art? Do you appreciate a beautifully decorated cake or cupcake? Sign up for Cake Decorating and you’ll learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries with it! From borders to flowers to writing—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. You will never have to buy a store-bought birthday cake again!
Cost: $275
Instructor: Jane Kelly
Design your custom LEGO bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine those with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!
Cost: $225
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Create a personal YouTube channel and use the latest in video edition tools (Adobe Premier) to learn video editing skills necessary for uploading videos that get noticed. Show your ideas to the online world.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Silicon STEM Academy
Full Day Camps 9:00AM-3:30PM
Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for eight weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun!
Daily activities for 2023 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding (entering grade 2+), campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, rock climbing, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $435 per week.
Did you know that a naked mole rat can run as fast backwards as it can forward? Or that an ostrich’s eyes are bigger than its brain? Discover your inner zoologist through up-close encounters with fascinating animals. From touching playful stingrays, to communing with butterflies, and feeding giraffes, the week will be full of hands-on encounters.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Taja Mckinney
By the end of this five-day camp, campers will be on track to lead their own single-pitch sport climbs at any climbing venue in the world! This is a camp for folks with some previous experience with rock climbing who are energetic about taking their climbing to the next level. This course is packed with climbing mileage and culminates with a mock sport lead climb. We will focus on movement, lead climbing, basic gear for setting anchors and risk management. This is the ideal course with those with outdoor top-rope climbing experience and the interest in becoming a more well-rounded climber.
Cost: $1,050
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
Knights-in-training learn to battle in the medieval style and the modern Olympic style. Make foam swords, design a personal crest and battle for the castle built upon the great Ruby Hill!
Cost: $600
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Enjoy thrilling activities that may include: zip lining, whitewater rafting, glacier hiking, horseback riding, and either paddle boarding/kayaking or mountain biking. Experienced guides. Discover inspiring Colorado.
Cost: $670
Instructor: Jack McHugh
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) with ACA certified instructors. Learn basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety including self and group rescue. SUP equipment provided. Req’d Swimming ability.
Cost: $650
Instructor: SurfSUP Colorado
Skateboard instruction for children of all ages and skill abilities. Small group settings. Learn fundamentals to more advanced skills through persistence and determination. Equipment provided.
Cost: $720
Instructor: Square State Skate
About Us
Colorado Academy Summer Programs encourage Self Discovery, so that campers can identify passions, nurture talents, and increase skills. In our Traditional Camp, campers sample athletic, creative, and waterfront activities that are engaging and fun. And our Specialty Camps allow individuals to customize their own schedules with intriguing and challenging options.
CA’s 94-acre campus in southwest Denver is the perfect stage for kids from as far as Castle Rock, Evergreen and Parker to come together to learn, laugh, and increase self-confidence. With experienced educators and caring counselors, campers receive the individual attention they need to succeed.
Optional daily transportation is available, and off-site field trips punctuate the curriculum.
Our Purpose: Building Self Confidence is our focus. We want every camper to leave our Summer Programs more aware of who they are and what they can become. We encourage individuals to step out of their comfort zones, challenge themselves, take healthy risks, revel in the experiences, and then acknowledge their accomplishments.
Our Services
We offer eight weeks of Day Camp programming, ages 4 and up, from June 5 through July 28, 2023.
Here’s to the summer of 2023! We hope your family will be with us.