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*A delicious and Supervised lunch is provided.
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Week 1: June 9–13
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our camper-friendly expert instructors provide personalized and group instruction. They help campers overcome fears and learn essential skills, such as starting, stopping, and maneuvering a bike around obstacles.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Leo Procise and Michelle DeRock
Join Denver artist and CA faculty member, Leilani Abeyta, in an art camp experience filled with exciting projects, activities, materials, and all things art! 2024 Color Camp Art Instructor, Miss Leilani, welcomes artists at any skill level to a custom art camp where you can bring your ideas to life without creative limits. Activities may include creating a mural, personalizing crafts, decorating clothes, learning and using advanced techniques, completing challenges & playing games for prizes—everything a young artist needs for some summer fun!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Leilani Abeyta
Get ready for the ultimate fusion of gaming and adventure at our summer camp! We take your favorite video games and turn them into exciting live-action experiences. Starting with real-life Mario Kart races, campers will step into the action and play their favorite games in a whole new way. Team up, strategize, and compete in thrilling challenges that blend digital fun with real-world excitement. Video games will be played in camp for inspiration.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Kathy Zolla
Soccer Buddies Summer Camp offers a fun, high-energy soccer experience designed for kids of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Our expert coaches focus on building confidence, teamwork, and athletic skills through engaging games and activities.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Develop your tennis skills at Colorado Academy from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Coached by current CA Varsity Tennis players, this camp features group instruction, drills, and games that follow USTA ROGY progression guidelines.
Cost: $310
Instructor: Oliver Neely
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
We will have fun creating multiple crafts while exploring different art media, such as fiber arts, painting, and decoupage, to name a few. We will also use materials to upcycle/recycle for fun creative exploration while helping the environment! Your child will love sharing their creations and what they learned with you!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Becky Maulding
Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, and colorful ingredients! Young chefs learn how foods get from the ground to our plates and what makes certain ingredients “super” for the body. Practice basic cooking skills and techniques on the way to becoming a super chef!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Who needs a script when you have the power of imagination? Your camper will learn to think on their feet, hone their creativity, and say ‘yes-and’ to learning the basics of improv and storytelling. Through theater games and exercises, they’ll heighten their listening skills, create big characters, and wow their audience with a final performance.
Cost: $320
Instructor: What If Theatre
Have you ever wanted to play in a rock band? Do you have at least a year of experience playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, horns, or saxes? Are you a vocalist? Join us for group lessons and ensemble practice, and learn recording techniques, sound checks, and PA systems. Players are expected to provide their instruments, amps, etc.
Cost: $305
Instructor: David Bailey
Rapunzel, locked away by her mother, longs to see the outside world. One day the mysterious Flynn appears in her life, and she gets that chance. What will her life become as she faces ruffians and palace guards, and solves a kingdom-wide mystery? Join Rapunzel and Flynn on a hilarious adventure that teaches us to follow our dreams no matter what!
Cost: $385
Instructor: KidStage
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
In this exciting class, students will build a variety of military-inspired robotic models, completely out of LEGO® bricks! Children will follow step-by-step instructions and learn about sensors, gears, pulleys, and programming, as they create robotic catapults, crossbows, battleships, and more!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Dive into robotics by building and programming your own Edison Robot! Campers will learn coding, problem-solving, and engineering as they tackle fun challenges like line-following and task completion. The week ends with an exciting robot battle ring! Perfect for aspiring engineers, it’s a fun introduction to robotics.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Become a paw-some veterinarian! Campers role-play key vet responsibilities, from tick removal to nose-to-tail exams. Learn about proper nutrition, hydration, suturing, and more while caring for a dog. A perfect start for future animal heroes!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Create a stop-motion movie! Work in small groups to storyboard, build sets, film, and add voice-overs for an action-packed film. Play Bowser and Dr. Eggman, stage daring rescues, or film epic battles. Flix sent a month after camp ends.
Cost: $325
Instructor: IncrediCamps
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Our intelligently designed camps help to counter summer learning loss, and this sampler has something for everyone! Become a geologist and go gemstone mining, a chemist exploring polymerization and acid base reactions, or a wildlife biologist who identifies animal adaptations. Hands-on learning and variety make for a fun week!
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Beginning riders go to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for hands-on horsemanship and riding practice. Emphasis on communication, grooming, and handling skills with daily demonstrations and equestrian lessons. Campers learn about bareback riding, saddling, and rein use.
Cost: $510
Instructor: Stockton’s Stables
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Martial Arts campers learn techniques like kicks and punches, the history of martial arts, the basics of self-defense, breaking actual boards, and progress from white to yellow belts. Students who have taken this camp before can be promoted to a higher belt.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Join Denver artist and CA faculty member, Leilani Abeyta, in an art camp experience filled with exciting projects, activities, materials, and all things art! 2024 Color Camp Art Instructor, Miss Leilani, welcomes artists at any skill level to a custom art camp where you can bring your ideas to life without creative limits. Activities may include creating a mural, personalizing crafts, decorating clothes, learning and using advanced techniques, completing challenges & playing games for prizes—everything a young artist needs for some summer fun!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Leilani Abeyta
Participants of all ages thrive physically and mentally! Through dynamic soccer and basketball, campers master key fundamentals, building confidence and teamwork. The program includes BOOM Yoga for mindful movement and breathing to stay calm and improve focus.
Cost: $415
Instructor: BOOM Sports
Report to the kitchen for one week of culinary basic training! Sharpen skills, build confidence, and master fundamentals. From knife safety (with camper-safe knives!) to measuring, mixing, and seasoning, each day is packed with hands-on practice. Graduate with essential kitchen know-how!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
We will have fun creating multiple crafts while exploring different art media, such as fiber arts, painting, and decoupage, to name a few. We will also use materials to upcycle/recycle for fun creative exploration while helping the environment! Your child will love sharing their creations and what they learned with you!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Becky Maulding
Race into adventure with Mario and Sonic! This advanced class gives students more instruction and independence to create stories and try challenging ideas. Storyboard, build sets, film, and add voice-overs. Play Bowser or Dr. Eggman, stage rescues, or epic battles.
Cost: $325
Instructor: IncrediCamps
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Begin the week as Animal Explorers and end Discovering Dinosaurs! Kids will learn about habitats, biomes, and adaptations while building with DUPLO® and LEGO® bricks. Later, they’ll explore dinosaur diets, traits, and timelines, creating their own prehistoric creatures. Both programs feature stories, games, and hands-on building for creative fun and skill development!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Designed as an early introduction to coding, this camp teaches aspiring game designers and programmers how to code with Scratch, a dynamic drag & drop coding platform created at MIT. Students will learn how to build interactive games and animate fun stories using a visual coding environment. No prior coding experience is required.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Become a paw-some veterinarian! Campers will role-play key vet responsibilities, from tick removal to nose-to-tail exams. Learn about proper nutrition, hydration, suturing, and more while caring for a dog. A perfect start for future animal heroes!
Cost: $420
Instructor: Little Medical School
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Start each day with delicious donuts and a fun, relaxing camp experience! Campers will paint pottery, play board games, enjoy a Paint and Sip session, bowl, and unwind with Goat Yoga. It’s a perfect mix of creativity, relaxation, and play! Activities may vary.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Kathy Zolla
A music-filled adventure for curious minds! Each day, young explorers dive into playful activities with piano, ukulele, drums, and singing, learning rhythm and sound. Campers try music appreciation, performance, and creation, blending instruments and tech.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
Our intelligently designed camps help to counter summer learning loss, and this sampler has something for everyone! Become a geologist and go gemstone mining, a chemist exploring polymerization and acid base reactions, or a wildlife biologist who identifies animal adaptations. Hands-on learning and variety make for a fun week!
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Lessons on the links cover etiquette, safety, putting, short game (chipping, pitching), full swing, and strategies for getting around a golf course efficiently. Required: a bag of junior golf clubs, tees, golf balls, collared shirts, and tailored shorts. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles are also encouraged.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Beth Folsom
Beginning riders head to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for hands-on horsemanship, lessons on horse behavior, grooming, handling, and introduction to riding. Campers focus on safety while building confidence. On Friday, campers do horse-related arts and crafts at CA.
Cost: $510
Instructor: Stockton's Stables
Whether you’re a pro or a first-timer, join us for an exciting afternoon at the lanes! Discover the thrill of bowling, a timeless game dating back to the Stone Age. Perfect your skills, master new techniques, and create unforgettable memories. Let the good times roll!
Cost: $350
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Explore beautiful hand-percussion instruments from around the world. Experience a rich and rewarding camp full of engaging rhythms, games, and performance pieces. Awaken your inner drummer and find out how exciting it can be to groove with others.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Sound Formation
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: $570
Instructor: APEX Denver
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
Master the kickflip—or just learn to stand up! We offer skateboard instruction for campers of all ages and skill abilities in a small group setting. Learn both fundamentals and more advanced skills through persistence and determination. Equipment provided.
Instructor: Square State Skate
Calling all hikers! We visit some of the most beautiful parks just outside the Denver area! Please be aware that campers are expected to hike approximately three miles each day and carry their own snack and water!
Cost: $665
Instructor: Christine Booth
Witches, wizards, and Muggles! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter in this enchanting camp. Campers take a Sorting Hat quiz, watch movies, play Quidditch, and brew magical potions. Enjoy crafts, trivia, and the chance to win prizes.
Cost: $510
Instructor: Jillian Abee
Did you know that a naked mole rat can run as fast backward as it can forward? Or that an ostrich’s eyes are bigger than its brain? Awaken your inner zoologist through up-close encounters with captivating creatures. From holding giant lizards, feeding tortoises, and touching playful stingrays, this week will be full of adventure for animal enthusiasts like you.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Taja McKinney
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: $775
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Start your golf journey! Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers on a par-three course. Required: collared shirts, tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls, and tees. Driving range balls provided. Pull carts may be rented at Foothills for $3–$4 per day.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Ever wanted to soar through the air? Colorado’s only Flying Trapeze summer camp teaches acrobatic tricks. Jump, swing, and flip in a safety harness above our comfy net. Get ‘caught’ by one of our professional catchers. We finish the day with another off-site activity.
Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Fly Mile High
Week 2: June 16–20
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball Head Coach, and CA Varsity players teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus is on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves. See you on the court!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt
Join Denver artist and CA faculty member, Leilani Abeyta, in an art camp experience filled with exciting projects, activities, materials, and all things art! 2024 Color Camp Art Instructor, Miss Leilani, welcomes artists at any skill level to a custom art camp where you can bring your ideas to life without creative limits. Activities may include creating a mural, personalizing crafts, decorating clothes, learning and using advanced techniques, completing challenges & playing games for prizes—everything a young artist needs for some summer fun!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Leilani Abeyta
Our camper-friendly expert instructors provide personalized and group instruction. They help campers overcome fears and learn essential skills, such as starting, stopping, and maneuvering a bike around obstacles.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Leo Procise and Michelle DeRock
Develop your tennis skills at Colorado Academy from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Coached by current CA Varsity Tennis players, this camp features group instruction, drills, and games that follow USTA ROGY progression guidelines.
Cost: $310
Instructor: Oliver Neely
Come join a creative, hands-on art camp! Campers explore painting, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by experienced instructors. No experience is needed, and each day features a new project to take home. Spark creativity and enjoy daily treats in this fun-filled camp!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado
We will have fun creating multiple crafts while exploring different art media, such as fiber arts, painting, and decoupage, to name a few. We will also use materials to upcycle/recycle for fun creative exploration while helping the environment! Your child will love sharing their creations and what they learned with you!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Becky Maulding
Discover the art of movement with music! Learn a variety of individual and group dances, and experiment with improvisation. Create dances to your favorite songs.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Join Moana on the island of Montunui as she sets out on a quest to save her island, follow her heart, and discover who she truly is. Along the way, she gets to know a conceited yet hilarious demigod named Maui, a fashionable crab, and a hare-brained rooster in addition to other colorful characters. Her wise grandmother, whose spirit is closely tied to the ocean, helps Moana discover her voice and her core on this fantastic journey.
Cost: $385
Instructor: KidStage
Unleash your inner rockstar! In this immersive, one-week camp, you join a band, master an instrument, and collaborate on a song to record. Learn songwriting, rhythm, and studio techniques from experienced musicians. By the end, you have your own recorded track. All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
Want to sound amazing on piano rapidly? There are a few KEY elements you must conquer: notes, rhythm, reading, and chords get you far. Be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp with a surefire way to learn to play piano.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Create amazing movies with stop-motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Join a one-week mystery! Young detectives conduct hands-on forensic tests on “crime scene” evidence. Perform lab tests on clues, including thread comparison, chromatography, pH, and powder tests. Campers practice observation, experimentation, and analysis to solve the mystery.
Cost: $315
Instructor: Sue Counterman
Is there a better way for young coders to learn programming skills than using Minecraft® as inspiration? In this camp, students will learn to code by tackling progressive Minecraft® challenges that teach block coding coding basics, like logic and problem-solving. Each challenge builds on skills and increases confidence in a fun, non-threatening environment.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Wonder what it’s like to be a doctor? Learn about vital organs and medical tools like stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs. Practice first aid, understand pharmacy, and explore healthcare. This hands-on experience fosters inspired learning for healthy futures.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Make a splash with our diving camp! Campers master springboard basics, safe water entry, and forward and backward hurdles. Add some flair with flips or twists as you progress! Perfect for beginners or intermediates—just be comfortable swimming in deep water.
Cost: $360
Instructor: Lise Kafka
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate Taylor Swift in this fun-filled camp. Campers will sing along to The Eras Tour concert movie, craft friendship bracelets, and bedazzle accessories for a pop-star look. They’ll explore Taylor’s music, uncover song stories, and create mini music videos. Come ready to sing, create, and sparkle like a superstar!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Jillian Abee
Is it science or magic? Create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, unravel the mysteries of illusions and build your own spectroscopes to explore the vibrant spectrum of light. Prepare for more captivating discoveries as we investigate creepy creatures, learn clever troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime, and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Participants of all ages thrive physically and mentally! Through dynamic soccer and basketball, campers master key fundamentals, building confidence and teamwork. The program includes BOOM Yoga for mindful movement and breathing to stay calm and improve focus.
Cost: $415
Instructor: BOOM Sports
Join Denver artist and CA faculty member, Leilani Abeyta, in an art camp experience filled with exciting projects, activities, materials, and all things art! 2024 Color Camp Art Instructor, Miss Leilani, welcomes artists at any skill level to a custom art camp where you can bring your ideas to life without creative limits. Activities may include creating a mural, personalizing crafts, decorating clothes, learning and using advanced techniques, completing challenges & playing games for prizes—everything a young artist needs for some summer fun!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Leilani Abeyta
Become a master of fancy lettering! Learn the art of calligraphy and then put your skills to use. This camp mixes beautiful pen strokes with a different, awesome craft project every single day. Get ready to create!
Cost: $260
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Come join a creative, hands-on art camp! Campers explore painting, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by experienced instructors. No experience is needed, and each day features a new project to take home. Spark creativity and enjoy daily treats in this fun-filled camp!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado
We will have fun creating multiple crafts while exploring different art media, such as fiber arts, painting, and decoupage, to name a few. We will also use materials to upcycle/recycle for fun creative exploration while helping the environment! Your child will love sharing their creations and what they learned with you!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Becky Maulding
Calling all circus stars! Join us for a week of juggling, balloon animal making, and hula hooping. We begin camp learning to waist hoop, practicing hoop tricks, and playing hula hoop-inspired games. Later, campers practice juggling and other circus skills.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Hula Hoop Empire LLC
Join Moana on the island of Montunui as she sets out on a quest to save her island, follow her heart, and discover who she truly is. Along the way, she gets to know a conceited yet hilarious demigod named Maui, a fashionable crab, and a hare-brained rooster in addition to other colorful characters. Her wise grandmother, whose spirit is closely tied to the ocean, helps Moana discover her voice and her core on this fantastic journey.
Cost: $385
Instructor: KidStage
Unleash your inner rockstar! In this immersive, one-week camp, you join a band, master an instrument, and collaborate on a song to record. Learn songwriting, rhythm, and studio techniques from experienced musicians. By the end, you have your own recorded track. All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
Want to sound amazing on piano rapidly? There are a few KEY elements you must conquer: notes, rhythm, reading, and chords get you far. Be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp with a surefire way to learn to play piano.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Based on Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs, this camp is packed with hands-on engineering excitement! Build CrunchLabs kits, design bottle rockets, tackle obstacle courses, and more while having your least boring summer ever!
Cost: $345
Instructor: Kathleen Kirkman
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
In Snapology’s Creature Creator Robotics class, your animal-lover creates their own animal-inspired robotic models out of LEGO® bricks. Students follow step-by-step instructions and learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming, as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more! Your child is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Using drones, campers learn coding for autonomous flight, precision control, and aerial missions. They explore real-world applications, from delivery systems to rescue robotics, while mastering problem-solving, engineering, and automation skills.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Wize Academy
Designed as an early introduction to coding, this camp teaches aspiring game designers and programmers how to code with Scratch, a dynamic drag & drop coding platform created at MIT. Students will learn how to build interactive games and animate fun stories using a visual coding environment. No prior coding experience is required.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Wonder what it’s like to be a doctor? Learn about vital organs and medical tools like stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs. Practice first aid, understand pharmacy, and explore healthcare. This hands-on experience fosters inspired learning for healthy futures.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Let the battles begin! Build trading card decks while sharpening skills in math and strategy. Focus on deck construction, card abilities, damage calculation, and battle tactics. Then compete in a supportive environment, mastering the game and problem-solving skills.
Cost: $340
Instructor: VAC Enrichment
Lessons on the links cover etiquette, safety, putting, short game (chipping, pitching), full swing, and strategies for getting around a golf course efficiently. Required: a bag of junior golf clubs, tees, golf balls, collared shirts, and tailored shorts. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles are also encouraged.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Beth Folsom
Whether you’re a pro or a first-timer, join us for an exciting afternoon at the lanes! Discover the thrill of bowling, a timeless game dating back to the Stone Age. Perfect your skills, master new techniques, and create unforgettable memories. Let the good times roll!
Cost: $350
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate Taylor Swift in this fun-filled camp. Campers will sing along to The Eras Tour concert movie, craft friendship bracelets, and bedazzle accessories for a pop-star look. They’ll explore Taylor’s music, uncover song stories, and create mini music videos. Come ready to sing, create, and sparkle like a superstar!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Jillian Abee
Is it science or magic? Create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, unravel the mysteries of illusions and build your own spectroscopes to explore the vibrant spectrum of light. Prepare for more captivating discoveries as we investigate creepy creatures, learn clever troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime, and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
At Camp Math and Read, campers entering second and third grade sharpen math and reading skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Our lessons help campers build confidence and a love for learning while making new friends. Every day is an opportunity to grow!
Cost: $515
Instructor: Heather Goeddel
Create your own DIY carnival while learning about engineering, design, and collaboration! Build fun games like Plinko and Skee-Ball, mini rides like Ferris wheels, and even trapeze artists. Use creative tools and upcycled materials to bring your carnival to life. It’s a fun way to flex your creativity and teamwork skills!
Cost: $745
Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Explore quirky, unique museums around Denver like Meow Wolf, Museum of Outdoor Arts, Molly Brown House Museum, Four Mile Historic Park, Selfie Museum, Phoenix Gold Mine, and the Buffalo Bill Museum. Be inspired to collect interesting objects and experiences for your own future museum.
Cost: $700
Instructor: Beth Hickenlooper
Join Coach Chris Sauthoff for a unique samurai journey. Make your samurai sword, play games, learn the kendo tenets of discipline and respect, and apply a different form of swordplay to fencing!
Cost: $775
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Level up your game, from the driving range to the final putt. Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers: three days on a par-three course and two days on a nine-hole course. Required: collared shirts, tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls, and tees. Driving range balls provided.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Calling all hikers! We visit some of the most beautiful parks just outside the Denver area! Please be aware that campers are expected to hike approximately three miles each day and carry their own snack and water!
Cost: $665
Instructor: Christine Booth
Week 3: June 23–27
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Soccer Buddies returns to Colorado Academy with a refreshed experience: upbeat coaches, imaginative play, and age-right challenges that build skills, confidence, and friendships—wrapped in a safe, joyful week campers can’t wait to attend.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Develop your tennis skills at Colorado Academy from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Coached by current CA Varsity Tennis players, this camp features group instruction, drills, and games that follow USTA ROGY progression guidelines.
Cost: $310
Instructor: Oliver Neely
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of volleyball using proper techniques, including passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defensive skills.
Cost: $305
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Discover the art of movement with music! Learn a variety of individual and group dances, and experiment with improvisation. Create dances to your favorite songs.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Forget drawing—this week, we stamp! Dive into a week of colorful, hands-on fun. We’ll make art by stamping with LEGOs, creating cool layered gelli prints, and carving our own unique designs. It’s all about getting creative and making a (colorful) impression.
Cost: $475
Instructor: Phia T Creates
Cooking and science are a match! Join our STEAM camp to explore connections between food and Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math. We add spice, subtract boredom, and multiply engagement. Young chefs create delectable dishes and conduct edible experiments.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Become a Science Explorers CSI! We’ll use forensic techniques to document evidence, lift fingerprints, analyze mystery powders, conduct simulated blood testing, extract DNA from bananas, perform fiber analysis, and use a black light to uncover hidden clues. See if you’ll be the one to crack the case!
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Get ready to invent! Campers will create circuits with Makey Makey for fun art and sound projects. Then, they’ll explore MicroBit, a powerful microcontroller for building gadgets with sensors and LEDs. Using Microsoft’s MakeCode, they’ll bring their creations to life. Spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of inventors!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
A “Golden” week of games, crafts, karaoke, and dances inspired by pop stars like Taylor Swift and HUNTR/X! Make bracelets, watch Eras and Kpop highlights, win bingo and trivia prizes, and shine with custom accessories. The ultimate backstage pass to summer excitement!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Mikaela Larson
Bring LEGO® worlds to life! We provide LEGOs®. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a LEGO® set with LEGO® characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-over too. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Cost: $315
Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc.
In LEGO Robotics Camp, campers apply STEM concepts through mechanical design, coding logic, and iterative problem-solving. Using motors, sensors, and engineering principles, they build programmable robots that strengthen computational thinking.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Wize Academy
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Is your student inquisitive, a problem-solver, a big-thinker, a tinkerer, a puzzler, a LEGO® lover, or a budding engineer? If so, they’re the perfect fit for Snapology’s Developing Engineers: Mechanical Masterminds program! This program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement through the foundations of simple machines, physics, and engineering design. They will see moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their interests!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
This hands-on marine biology program lets you conduct ocean experiments, adopt a sea turtle, and rescue a Leatherback turtle. Explore ocean layers, vertebrates vs. invertebrates, marine mammals, and more. The camp concludes with graduation as Little Marine Biologists.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Make beats, tracks, and songs with the Sound Formation® Method. Explore sounds, rhythms, and equipment, and come away with amazing creations! We use Ableton, MacBook Air, Novation keyboards, VSTs, Maschine+, Arturia Minibrute 2, and more.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
Don’t just play games. Build them! 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 the Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This is one of the fastest-growing sports! Singles and doubles strategies are taught and executed during play. Bring a great attitude and a willingness to learn or get better at this exciting paddle sport! Instruction takes place in the Field House.
Cost: $255
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Calling all circus stars! Join us for a week of juggling, balloon animal making, and hula hooping. We begin camp learning to waist hoop, practicing hoop tricks, and playing hula hoop-inspired games. Later, campers practice juggling and other circus skills.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Hula Hoop Empire LLC
In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows like Street Food, Nailed It!, and more! Learn to use different cooking equipment, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty recipes. This exciting cooking adventure gets the creative juices flowing!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Forget drawing—this week, we stamp! Dive into a week of colorful, hands-on fun. We’ll make art by stamping with LEGOs, creating cool layered gelli prints, and carving our own unique designs. It’s all about getting creative and making a (colorful) impression.
Cost: $475
Instructor: Phia T Creates
In this beginner’s introduction to music notation and songwriting, campers learn to read and write basic musical notation by hand, while exploring melodious musical instruments, such as the piano, recorder, and ukulele.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Campers learn CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and additive manufacturing processes. Through iterative design and problem-solving, they transform digital concepts into functional 3D-printed objects, gaining real-world engineering and design skills.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Wize Academy
Bring LEGO® worlds to life! We provide LEGOs®. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a LEGO® set with LEGO® characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-over too. In this advanced class, students are given more instruction on how to create compelling stories and more independence to try more complicated ideas. *$35 Production fee included in the price of camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Cost: $315
Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc.
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Social media is a launchpad for creators! In this camp, students take their passion to the next level by creating their own YouTube channels. We teach video editing using professional production software. Learn the techniques needed to produce content that stands out!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Become a Science Explorers CSI! We’ll use forensic techniques to document evidence, lift fingerprints, analyze mystery powders, conduct simulated blood testing, extract DNA from bananas, perform fiber analysis, and use a black light to uncover hidden clues. See if you’ll be the one to crack the case!
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Learn to speak robot! Beginner and experienced coders create animated stories, music, and interactive art. The Scratch programming language is accessible and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to the Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Accio! Join us for spell-binding excitement! Your LEGO® builder explores Harry Potter’s magical world and creatively designs ways to bring imagination to life. Just creative fun through building with LEGO® bricks that opens doors to new possibilities—Alohomora!
Cost: $395
Instructor: Snapology
A “Golden” week of games, crafts, karaoke, and dances inspired by pop stars like Taylor Swift and HUNTR/X! Make bracelets, watch Eras and Kpop highlights, win bingo and trivia prizes, and shine with custom accessories. The ultimate backstage pass to summer excitement!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Mikaela Larson
Fizz, pop, ooze, and slime your way through chemistry! We put science skills to work exploring chemical reactions, the science of color, and candy experiments. Investigate with MAD LABS! Experiments include lava lamps, boo bubbles, fizz inflators, and slimeology.
Cost: $565
Instructor: Denver Test Prep
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
This hands-on marine biology program lets you conduct ocean experiments, adopt a sea turtle, and rescue a Leatherback turtle. Explore ocean layers, vertebrates vs. invertebrates, marine mammals, and more. The camp concludes with graduation as Little Marine Biologists.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Let the battles begin! Build trading card decks while sharpening skills in math and strategy. Focus on deck construction, card abilities, damage calculation, and battle tactics. Then compete in a supportive environment, mastering the game and problem-solving skills.
Cost: $340
Instructor: VAC Enrichment
Lessons on the links cover etiquette, safety, putting, short game (chipping, pitching), full swing, and strategies for getting around a golf course efficiently. Required: a bag of junior golf clubs, tees, golf balls, collared shirts, and tailored shorts. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles are also encouraged.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Beth Folsom
Learn the fascinating history and process of lost wax casting! Students practice 3D sculpture skills and create a final project, a one to 1.5 lb. sculpture to be cast in bronze (expect a two-week turnaround). Campers take home a unique keepsake.
Cost: $445
Instructor: Kit Hernandez
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Step into the hilariously haunting world of Beetlejuice JR, a musical based on the beloved movie and Broadway hit! Follow Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teen, as she teams up with a mischievous demon to navigate life, loss, and chaos in the afterlife. Campers will be cast, rehearse, and perform this unforgettable show. With junior and senior casts, performances will take place on the final Thursday and Friday.
Cost: $750
Instructor: Mountain Performing Arts
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
Design a city that could exist 100 years in the future! Take a tour of downtown Denver with a professional city planner, design the systems that make your city run, plus build a scale model of your city from recycled materials and take it home at the end of the week.
Cost: $635
Instructor: Kathleen Kirkman
Enter a world of enchantment full of forest friends, magical creatures, and whimsical wonder! Throughout the week, we create arts and crafts like canvas painting, animal masks, 3D fairy houses, clay mushrooms, fairy crowns, and more!
Cost: $340
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
This complete, five-day introduction to rock climbing is for first-timers! Learn to climb by building a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and movement. We cover gear, belaying, rappelling, movement types, and following lead climbers.
Cost: $1,390
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Dive into the animal kingdom with Denver Audubon! We’ll investigate a variety of animals from head to toe and inside out. Examine bones, fur, feathers, claws, teeth, scales, and skeletons to discover incredible animal adaptations. Visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Butterfly Pavilion, and Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center, where you’ll meet live animals and get an up-close look at how these creatures are built for survival.
Cost: $710
Instructor: Denver Audubon
Calling all hikers! We visit some of the most beautiful parks just outside the Denver area! Please be aware that campers are expected to hike approximately three miles each day and carry their own snack and water!
Cost: $665
Instructor: Christine Booth
The race is on! New and returning campers have an exciting time with new challenges, new places, and some old favorites on this “season” of the Amazing Race!
Cost: $660
Instructor: Beth Hickenlooper
Ever wanted to soar through the air? Colorado’s only Flying Trapeze summer camp teaches acrobatic tricks. Jump, swing, and flip in a safety harness above our comfy net. Get ‘caught’ by one of our professional catchers. We finish the day with another off-site activity.
Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Fly Mile High
Get ready for the best week of summer! We’re hitting up some of Denver’s thrill-packed destinations! Get soaked at Pirates Cove and Water World, brave the rides at Elitch Gardens, play mini golf, and more. If you love adventure, this camp is for you!
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Week 4: June 30–July 3
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Soccer Buddies Summer Camp offers a fun, high-energy soccer experience designed for kids of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Our expert coaches focus on building confidence, teamwork, and athletic skills through engaging games and activities.
Cost: $270
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Develop your tennis skills at Colorado Academy from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Coached by current CA Varsity Tennis players, this camp features group instruction, drills, and games that follow USTA ROGY progression guidelines.
Cost: $250
Instructor: Oliver Neely
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
Get up to speed with the latest break-through guitar techniques in this unique camp. We get your rhythmic chops, technique, strumming abilities, and melodic playing to the next level no matter your previous experience. Guitars are provided.
Instructor: Sound Formation
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
A “Golden” week of games, crafts, karaoke, and dances inspired by pop stars like Taylor Swift and HUNTR/X! Make bracelets, watch Eras and Kpop highlights, win bingo and trivia prizes, and shine with custom accessories. The ultimate backstage pass to summer excitement!
Cost: $260
Instructor: Mikaela Larson
If you love building with LEGO® bricks and Star Wars®, this is the camp for you! Come participate in Star Wars®-themed activities, build scenes from the movie, build spaceships, lightsabers, you name it. May the Force be with you….
Cost: $268
Instructor: Snapology
Is there a better way for young coders to learn programming skills than using Minecraft® as inspiration? In this camp, students will learn to code by tackling progressive Minecraft® challenges that teach block coding coding basics, like logic and problem-solving. Each challenge builds on skills and increases confidence in a fun, non-threatening environment.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $380
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Learn how money really works! More than Money introduces students to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and social studies learning objectives that include money-management skills, goods and services, and global markets.
Cost: $250
Instructor: Jonathan Scholl
Campers find endless inspiration in fabrics, threads, and colorful materials, transforming them into amazing creations. It’s an opportunity to explore creativity and connect with others who share a passion for crafting wonders.
Cost: $540
Instructor: Grasshopper Kids
Don’t just play games. Build them! 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 the Scratch website.
Cost: $260
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Design and build your way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. With the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor, you’ll recreate diverse habitats while crafting animals in their natural surroundings. Your animal adventure awaits!
Cost: $215
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, like characters do in Stranger Things. Explore collaborative storytelling, then stretch your imagination to tell grand stories with friends. Develop social, emotional, and creative skills for outside this role-playing game (RPG).
Instructor: VAC Enrichment
Participants of all ages thrive physically and mentally! Through dynamic soccer and basketball, campers master key fundamentals, building confidence and teamwork. The program includes BOOM Yoga for mindful movement and breathing to stay calm and improve focus.
Instructor: BOOM Sports
Embark on a magical journey with Colorado Ballet’s combined ballet and tap class! Explore the grace and beauty of ballet, along with the lively world of tap beats and rhythm. Get ready to dance and be expressive! Tap shoes required.
Cost: $535
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,100 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Which fork do I use? (And other mysteries, solved!) Camp Polite uses fun, hands-on, age-appropriate activities to teach important manners for school, mealtime, and every day! Each day of camp focuses on a different social and dining skill.
Cost: $400
Instructor: Cotillion Academy
Dive into real command-line programming in this fun, interactive camp! Students will transition from block coding to learning JavaScript basics and key concepts like loops, functions, and more. With hands-on tasks, they’ll boost problem-solving skills while coding like pros. No experience needed, but touch-typing is recommended!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Learn to speak robot! Beginner and experienced coders create animated stories, music, and interactive art. The Scratch programming language is accessible and web-based so campers can work on their projects from home and publish to the Scratch website.
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Does your camper love the magical mystical creature known as a dragon? Join us for daily dragon stories with dragon crafts, dragon games, and techniques to defend or fight dragons with swords.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel! Come on an adventure, building and programming 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: $268
Instructor: Snapology
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $380
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Be an interior designer! In this camp, we plan, design, and create our very own tiny houses. We begin with a premade dollhouse, then create a design plan. Each day focuses on a different area, decorating a room and making furniture. At the end, your house is show-home worthy!
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $500
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $430
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Step into the hilariously haunting world of Beetlejuice JR, a musical based on the beloved movie and Broadway hit! Follow Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teen, as she teams up with a mischievous demon to navigate life, loss, and chaos in the afterlife. Campers will be cast, rehearse, and perform this unforgettable show. With junior and senior casts, performances will take place on the final Thursday and Friday.
Cost: $750
Instructor: Mountain Performing Arts
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $635
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Sail the high seas with pirates, giant squid, and create Arrr-T! We create pirate and sea-enchanted projects all week, including canvas, 3D pirate ships, fancy pirate pants, and more! Each day is a new adventure in creative pirate mayhem!
Cost: $340
Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs! Join us fun-filled camp creating art that is dog-gone funny, and furtastic! Throughout the week we will create a 3D pet grooming truck, canvas pet portraits, mini clay pets, and more! Whether you love cats or dogs, or both, each day will be a new animal adventure using different materials and supplies like canvas painting, clay, creative cardboard, and more!
Cost: $435
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Dive into a world of stories at Page Turners Summer Camp! This exciting camp invites young readers and writers to explore their creativity through reading books, crafting their own stories, and creating book-inspired crafts. Campers will also enjoy field trips to local libraries, discovering new worlds and resources to fuel their love for literature. Whether you’re a budding author, an avid reader, or simply love the magic of storytelling, this camp is the perfect place to turn the page on a summer full of fun and discovery!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Mary Levya
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Week 5: July 7–11
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball Head Coach, and CA Varsity players teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus is on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves. See you on the court!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt
Our camper-friendly expert instructors provide personalized and group instruction. They help campers overcome fears and learn essential skills, such as starting, stopping, and maneuvering a bike around obstacles.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Leo Procise and Michelle DeRock
Tennis Time coaches supply everything for your camper: age-appropriate camper-size racquets, foam and low-compression balls, portable nets, and engaging drills! Learn forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, hand-eye coordination, movement, scoring, and tennis games.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Tennis Time
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
At CÉILÍ CLUB Irish Dance Camp, dancers are introduced to Irish dance basics through new choreography and traditional céilí team dances—with a twist! Dance with a parachute, build leprechaun traps, and jam to Irish folk music. All identities, bodies, and abilities are welcome!
Cost: $415
Instructor: Caitriona Irish Dance
Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, and colorful ingredients! Young chefs learn how foods get from the ground to our plates and what makes certain ingredients “super” for the body. Practice basic cooking skills and techniques on the way to becoming a super chef!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Who needs a script when you have the power of imagination? Your camper will learn to think on their feet, hone their creativity, and say ‘yes-and’ to learning the basics of improv and storytelling. Through theater games and exercises, they’ll heighten their listening skills, create big characters, and wow their audience with a final performance.
Cost: $320
Instructor: What If Theatre
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Bring your game design dreams to life in this fun camp! Use FlowLab Game Creator to design 2D games inspired by classics like Mario Bros. and Space Invaders—no coding experience needed. With FlowLab’s easy-to-use interface, create interactive games and animations. By the end, you’ll have impressive games to share with friends and family!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
This equine camp lets participants become a vet for a week, learning horse care using real medical tools. They’ll study horse anatomy, riding styles, and nutrition, then ride off into the sunset with a diploma. Giddyup!
Cost: $420
Instructor: Little Medical School
Let’s turn your big ideas into real code! Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create video games, musical devices, and interactive art. Then they integrate their projects with the physical world using a MicroBit, a controller, light, and sound sensor.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Our program introduces students to the exciting world of coding, where they’ll learn foundational skills through engaging, hands-on projects. Each week, they’ll explore new builds, working with motor sensors to bring their creations to life. Whether they’re starting with icon-based coding or progressing to block-based programming, your child will develop essential coding skills that fuel their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Wize Academy
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Make a Minecraft® Stop Motion MOVIE with your favorite Minecraft® characters! Working in age-appropriate groups, bring Steve, the creepers, and more to life. Students will write, storyboard, create sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft® blocks, film, animate some cool effects, and do voice-overs! *$35 Production fee included in the price of camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Cost: $315
Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc.
Calling all creative kids! This is the perfect class to hone both your artistic side and your puzzle-solving skills. Just like on the popular TV show Nailed It!, we’ll show you a final product and give you all the goods needed to recreate it. The rest is up to you! Your challenges will include creating a unicorn cake sculpture that looks good enough to eat, painting a fox at sunset, a llama with a flower crown, and so much more.
Cost: $335
Instructor: KidCreate Studio
Little Fencers Half-day Camp introduces students to the sport of fencing in a safe and engaging environment. Fencers use lightweight, plastic equipment specially designed for campers so they can focus on basic fencing knowledge.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Design, build, and code your own LEGO Spike Prime robot! Campers take on exciting challenges using the 2025–2026 LEGO Robotics competition table, testing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in an action-packed, engaging week.
Cost: $315
Instructor: Kathleen Kirkman
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $315
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, like characters do in Stranger Things. Explore collaborative storytelling, then stretch your imagination to tell grand stories with friends. Develop social, emotional, and creative skills for outside this role-playing game (RPG).
Cost: $420
Instructor: VAC Enrichment
Study the art of taekwondo! Focus on respect for self and others, teamwork, self-defense, and fitness! Earn belt “stripes” and work towards goals all week. Everything happens in a positive learning environment. No experience is necessary.
Cost: $340
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Come join a creative, hands-on art camp! Campers explore painting, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by experienced instructors. No experience is needed, and each day features a new project to take home. Spark creativity and enjoy daily treats in this fun-filled camp!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado
Young minds’ favorite books will come to life as they cook up our delicious and delectable recipes inspired by these books! In this fun camp, we’ll read some of our favorite books and cook up recipes inspired by those stories. Young chefs will spark their imaginations and travel to far-off lands in this fun hands-on literary and culinary experience!
Cost: $425
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Unleash your inner rockstar! In this immersive, one-week camp, you join a band, master an instrument, and collaborate on a song to record. Learn songwriting, rhythm, and studio techniques from experienced musicians. By the end, you have your own recorded track. All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
Campers learn CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and additive manufacturing processes. Through iterative design and problem-solving, they transform digital concepts into functional 3D-printed objects, gaining real-world engineering and design skills.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Wize Academy
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Conduct experiments to discover the science underlying magic. Explore chemistry by creating chemical reactions and color-changing potions. Expand matter, make polymers, and write invisible messages. Use science to create exciting magic tricks and illusions!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Jessica Bryan
Attention all Minecrafters! If your student can’t get enough of Minecraft®, this camp is a dream come true! Students will unleash their imaginations as they mod (or modify) their Minecraft® worlds using a powerful visual programming tool and graphical interface. Campers will design their own ores, tools, epic weapons, armor, resulting in their own custom digital world!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Travel to the Nether with Snapology—but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft® to life using LEGO® bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers and your very own LEGO® Minecraft® character! Please note, this is a hands-on program that does not involve playing the game on screens.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Calling all creative kids! This is the perfect class to hone both your artistic side and your puzzle-solving skills. Just like on the popular TV show Nailed It!, we’ll show you a final product and give you all the goods needed to recreate it. The rest is up to you! Your challenges will include creating a unicorn cake sculpture that looks good enough to eat, painting a fox at sunset, a llama with a flower crown, and so much more.
Cost: $335
Instructor: KidCreate Studio
Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt, build your own weather station to explore the wild world of meteorology, and get elbow deep in the science of slime. Plus, you’ll whip up delicious homemade ice cream, investigate the fascinating realm of sound, and experiment with chemistry mixtures that fizz and pop.
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Building confidence in future leaders navigating social situations! Learn eye contact, conversation skills, table skills, technology etiquette, thank you notes, and making friends. Each day, a different dining experience puts new skills into action.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Cotillion Academy
Get ready for a week buzzing with excitement as we dive into the fascinating realms of bugs, insects, and other creatures. Through hands-on experiments and activities, our young scientists will unravel the secrets of these tiny marvels and discover why they play a vital role in our ecosystem.
Cost: $375
Instructor: KGS Education
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $390
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
If you love all things friends and friendship bracelets, pop music, and Taylor Swift, then join us for a full week of everything #swifty! We will make a groovy guitar, mixed media artwork, paint on records, and make friendship bracelets. And let’s not forget the disco ball! We will unleash our #creativity with canvas, cardboard, mixed media, and all kinds of craft materials to make #masterpieces!
Cost: $540
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Enter the world of Harry Potter—packed full of magic, monsters, wizards, and whimsy! Each day is a new adventure in potions, wand making, magical arts and crafts, games, and more! Campers are sorted into a house and compete for prizes.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Fly with unicorns, feel the fire of dragons, hear the mysteries of the fairies, and discover creatures lurking in the waters of the deep. Enter a world of fantasy and adventure in Magical Creatures camp! Throughout the week we will mix potions, discover all sorts of art media, and create projects to delight and intrigue young minds. Whether you love unicorns or prefer dragons, each day will be a new magical adventure, using different materials and supplies from paint, clay, collage, and more!
Cost: $540
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Master the kickflip—or just learn to stand up! We offer skateboard instruction for campers of all ages and skill abilities in a small group setting. Learn both fundamentals and more advanced skills through persistence and determination. Equipment provided.
Instructor: Square State Skate
Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding with ACA-certified instructors. Master basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety, including self and group rescue. Explore Rueter-Hess Reservoir, some days paddling two or more miles. SUP and safety equipment provided. Swimming ability is required.
Cost: $750
Instructor: A Stoked Life
Experience the thrill of Colorado’s great outdoors with activities like zip lining, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, paddle boarding, and mountain biking. Led by expert guides, this adventure promises excitement, breathtaking views, and memories!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Gear up for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In this challenge based program, start by building engineer-designed projects and putting your creativity and problem solving into action. Then, learn to build your favorite Pokémon®, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title.
Cost: $460
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Make amazing toys at Toy Shop Camp with Craftsman & Apprentice! Design, build, and invent rolling wooden toys, stitch stuffed toys, and upcycled games. End the week with a camper-run Toy Market to showcase and sell your creations.
Cost: $815
Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice
Week 6: July 14–18
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball Head Coach, and CA Varsity players teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus is on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves. See you on the court!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt
Our camper-friendly expert instructors provide personalized and group instruction. They help campers overcome fears and learn essential skills, such as starting, stopping, and maneuvering a bike around obstacles.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Leo Procise and Michelle DeRock
Soccer Buddies returns to Colorado Academy with a refreshed experience: upbeat coaches, imaginative play, and age-right challenges that build skills, confidence, and friendships—wrapped in a safe, joyful week campers can’t wait to attend.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Tennis Time coaches supply everything for your camper: age-appropriate camper-size racquets, foam and low-compression balls, portable nets, and engaging drills! Learn forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, hand-eye coordination, movement, scoring, and tennis games.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Tennis Time
Explore culture through food! In this camp, young chefs cook recipes from 10 countries and explore food history, customs, geography, and languages. Campers cook and enjoy tasty, healthy cuisine from around the world!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Want to sound amazing on piano rapidly? There are a few KEY elements you must conquer: notes, rhythm, reading, and chords get you far. Be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp with a surefire way to learn to play piano.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
Forget drawing—this week, we stamp! Dive into a week of colorful, hands-on fun. We’ll make art by stamping with LEGOs, creating cool layered gelli prints, and carving our own unique designs. It’s all about getting creative and making a (colorful) impression.
Cost: $475
Instructor: Phia T Creates
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Dive into robotics by building and programming your own Edison Robot! Campers will learn coding, problem-solving, and engineering as they tackle fun challenges like line-following and task completion. The week ends with an exciting robot battle ring! Perfect for aspiring engineers, it’s a fun introduction to robotics.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Fizz, pop, ooze, and slime your way through chemistry! We put science skills to work exploring chemical reactions, the science of color, and candy experiments. Investigate with MAD LABS! Experiments include lava lamps, boo bubbles, fizz inflators, and slimeology.
Cost: $565
Instructor: Denver Test Prep
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
In Snapology’s Minifigure Mania class, we let your LEGO® brick builder play with our secret stash of minifigures! Not only that, but we really put our minifigures to the test by creating special playgrounds for them, designing unique flying tests, and seeing how well they do on our carefully engineered structures! Join us as we shrink ourselves to minifigure size and explore the world of minifigures!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Make a splash with our diving camp! Campers master springboard basics, safe water entry, and forward and backward hurdles. Add some flair with flips or twists as you progress! Perfect for beginners or intermediates—just be comfortable swimming in deep water.
Cost: $360
Instructor: Lise Kafka
Tumble into a week of fun and new skills! 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: $350
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics Training Center
Beginning riders go to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for hands-on horsemanship and riding practice. Emphasis on communication, grooming, and handling skills with daily demonstrations and equestrian lessons. Campers learn about bareback riding, saddling, and rein use.
Cost: $510
Instructor: Stockton’s Stables
You make ‘em! You play ‘em! Puzzles, races, treasure hunts, illusions, games—we can create whatever tickles our fancy!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Lori Worthman
Conquer the great outdoors by mastering survival skills! Students will learn to handle insect and snake bites, poisonous plants, map reading, and compass use. They’ll practice first aid techniques like splint setting, tourniquet use, and water purification. The camp also covers emergency responses to severe weather and wildlife encounters. Prepare for any outdoor challenge with hands-on training in survival techniques!
Cost: $420
Instructor: Little Medical School
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Cost: $320
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $390
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Our Blending Basics program introduces young enthusiasts to the art of making smoothies, dips, and more. Students will learn to blend a variety of nutritious and delicious recipes from around the globe, including Mediterranean Hummus, Mexican Guacamole, and American Smoothies. Our sessions are packed with fun, offering kids the chance to learn blending techniques, understand safety protocols, and enhance their culinary vocabulary.
Cost: $415
Instructor: VAC Enrichment (Vineyard App Camp)
Calling all circus stars! Join us for a week of juggling, balloon animal making, and hula hooping. We begin camp learning to waist hoop, practicing hoop tricks, and playing hula hoop-inspired games. Later, campers practice juggling and other circus skills.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Hula Hoop Empire LLC
Explore culture through food! In this camp, young chefs cook recipes from 10 countries and explore food history, customs, geography, and languages. Campers cook and enjoy tasty, healthy cuisine from around the world!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Get ready to groove at Hip Hop camp! Campers learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance, explore engaging choreography, and build confidence through movement. This camp is all about creativity, rhythm, and building friendships through dance!
Cost: $535
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Want to sound amazing on piano rapidly? There are a few KEY elements you must conquer: notes, rhythm, reading, and chords get you far. Be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp with a surefire way to learn to play piano.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer!
Cost: $390
Instructor: Colorado Master Chess
Designed as an early introduction to coding, this camp teaches aspiring game designers and programmers how to code with Scratch, a dynamic drag & drop coding platform created at MIT. Students will learn how to build interactive games and animate fun stories using a visual coding environment. No prior coding experience is required.
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Fizz, pop, ooze, and slime your way through chemistry! We put science skills to work exploring chemical reactions, the science of color, and candy experiments. Investigate with MAD LABS! Experiments include lava lamps, boo bubbles, fizz inflators, and slimeology.
Cost: $565
Instructor: Denver Test Prep
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Why wait for winter?! Strengthen ski and snowboarding technical skills at Shredder’s indoor Littleton facility. Open to beginning and intermediate levels. All equipment is provided.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Shredder Littleton
In Snapology’s Mega Machine Robotics class, your child will create some of their favorite motorized vehicles out of LEGO® bricks. Students will 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: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Beginning riders head to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for hands-on horsemanship, lessons on horse behavior, grooming, handling, and introduction to riding. Campers focus on safety while building confidence. On Friday, campers do horse-related arts and crafts at CA.
Cost: $510
Instructor: Stockton's Stables
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: $335
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics Training Center
Dive into marine biology and oceanography with shark dissections, fish anatomy, and gyotaku fish rubbing. Learn survival skills, create kelp forests, and design submarines. In the full-day camp, dissect squid, study whale adaptations, and meet unique sea creatures. An unforgettable ocean adventure awaits!
Cost: $410
Instructor: Science Matters
Conquer the great outdoors! Learn to handle bites, poisonous plants, map reading, and compass use. Practice first aid like splint setting, tourniquet use, and water purification, plus emergency responses to severe weather and wildlife. (Classroom-based camp.)
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Cost: $320
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $315
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Full Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Denver Chamber Music Camp is open to strings-playing students of all ages who are at the following playing levels: Violin: Suzuki Book 3 or Equivalent; Viola: Suzuki Book 2 or Equivalent; Cello: Suzuki Book 2 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 and an enrichment class, including theory, ear training, music history, and orchestra. The orchestra plays everything from Bach to Rock and will perform all these genres at the final concert on August 1. All parents and friends are invited. Denver professional musicians teach all classes.
Cost: $675
Instructor: Denver Chamber Music
Pinch, coil, slab, and spin! Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All techniques are used to make a variety of engaging projects.
Cost: $615
Instructor: Becci Maroznie
Let’s go on an epic craft journey together! We’ll explore all the creative gold in the fairy tale world of knights and castles. We’ll create knight costumes, swords and shields, and miniature castles. In our culminating experience, campers will create their own Renaissance festival with costumes, props, performances, and more!
Cost: $745
Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice
Fly with unicorns, feel the fire of dragons, hear the mysteries of the fairies, and discover creatures lurking in the waters of the deep. Enter a world of fantasy and adventure in Magical Creatures camp! Throughout the week we will mix potions, discover all sorts of art media, and create projects to delight and intrigue young minds. Whether you love unicorns or prefer dragons, each day will be a new magical adventure, using different materials and supplies from paint, clay, collage, and more!
Cost: $540
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
A week of hands-on horse adventure! Each camper is assigned their own horse, riding daily in the arena or on trails. Campers learn horse care by feeding, watering, brushing, saddling, and bridling. Days end with grooming activities. All-horse, all-week engagement!
Cost: $1,270
Instructor: Sagebrush Stables
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs! Join us fun-filled camp creating art that is dog-gone funny, and furtastic! Throughout the week we will create a 3D pet grooming truck, canvas pet portraits, mini clay pets, and more! Whether you love cats or dogs, or both, each day will be a new animal adventure using different materials and supplies like canvas painting, clay, creative cardboard, and more!
Cost: $540
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding with ACA-certified instructors. Master basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety, including self and group rescue. Explore Rueter-Hess Reservoir, some days paddling two or more miles. SUP and safety equipment provided. Swimming ability is required.
Cost: $750
Instructor: A Stoked Life
Experience the thrill of Colorado’s great outdoors with activities like zip lining, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, paddle boarding, and mountain biking. Led by expert guides, this adventure promises excitement, breathtaking views, and memories!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Knights-in-training learn to battle in the medieval and modern Olympic styles. Make foam swords, design a personal crest, and battle for the castle built upon the great Ruby Hill!
Cost: $775
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Get ready for the best week of summer! We’re hitting up some of Denver’s thrill-packed destinations! Get soaked at Pirates Cove and Water World, brave the rides at Elitch Gardens, play mini golf, and more. If you love adventure, this camp is for you!
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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Week 7: July 21–25
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball Head Coach, and CA Varsity players teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus is on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves. See you on the court!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt
Soccer Buddies returns to Colorado Academy with a refreshed experience: upbeat coaches, imaginative play, and age-right challenges that build skills, confidence, and friendships—wrapped in a safe, joyful week campers can’t wait to attend.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Tennis Time coaches supply everything for your camper: age-appropriate camper-size racquets, foam and low-compression balls, portable nets, and engaging drills! Learn forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, hand-eye coordination, movement, scoring, and tennis games.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Tennis Time
Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to fondant—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store-bought cakes!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
At CÉILÍ CLUB Irish Dance Camp, dancers are introduced to Irish dance basics through new choreography and traditional céilí team dances—with a twist! Dance with a parachute, build leprechaun traps, and jam to Irish folk music. All identities, bodies, and abilities are welcome!
Cost: $415
Instructor: Caitriona Irish Dance
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. Last, each artist will hand paint their jewelry box.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Jenny Werner
In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows like Street Food, Nailed It!, and more! Learn to use different cooking equipment, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty recipes. This exciting cooking adventure gets the creative juices flowing!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Discover the Magic of Rainbows and Colors Summer Camp hosted by KGS Education Services! This engaging adventure filled with fun, learning, and creativity. Your child will explore the science of rainbows through hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and outdoor adventures. They’ll learn about color mixing, the principles of light, and the magic of rainbows while engaging in creative arts and crafts.
Cost: $375
Instructor: KGS Education
Let’s turn your big ideas into real code! Beginner and experienced coders use Scratch to create video games, musical devices, and interactive art. Then they integrate their projects with the physical world using a MicroBit, a controller, light, and sound sensor.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Get ready to invent! Campers will create circuits with Makey Makey for fun art and sound projects. Then, they’ll explore MicroBit, a powerful microcontroller for building gadgets with sensors and LEDs. Using Microsoft’s MakeCode, they’ll bring their creations to life. Spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of inventors!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Become a purr-fect veterinarian at camp! Role-play key responsibilities by learning to care for a cat, understand animal body language, and maintain a healthy environment. They create a cat toy, design a vet clinic, and gain hands-on experience in veterinary care.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Chips & Dips Day, S’mores Day, and Ice Cream Sundae Day, plus activities like board games, yoga, crafts, dance parties, and karaoke! A kid-friendly movie will be played in the background each day. Come in your Pjs, bring a stuffy, and get ready to make memories!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Caitlin Simbeck
Build with LEGO® bricks and explore the Pokémon® world in Snapology’s Pokémania program! Create your own training gyms, battles, and your very own generation of Pokémon®. Students also explore real-world science of habitats, characteristics, and needs.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Snapology
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bump, set, spike! Join us for an action-packed week of volleyball. We’ll cover all the fundamentals—passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defense—all while having a blast and working to improve your game.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Caitlin Simbeck
Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to fondant—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store-bought cakes!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
Piece it all together! Create unique art in stained glass, fusing, and mosaics. You’ll master the tools for cutting and soldering. Beginners start with the basics, while returning artists are challenged with new ideas and techniques.
Cost: $340
Instructor: Jenny Werner
In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows like Street Food, Nailed It!, and more! Learn to use different cooking equipment, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty recipes. This exciting cooking adventure gets the creative juices flowing!
Cost: $450
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Social media is a launchpad for creators! In this camp, students take their passion to the next level by creating their own YouTube channels. We teach video editing using professional production software. Learn the techniques needed to produce content that stands out!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Become a purr-fect veterinarian at camp! Role-play key responsibilities by learning to care for a cat, understand animal body language, and maintain a healthy environment. They create a cat toy, design a vet clinic, and gain hands-on experience in veterinary care.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Little Medical School
Conduct experiments to discover the science underlying magic. Explore chemistry by creating chemical reactions and color-changing potions. Expand matter, make polymers, and write invisible messages. Use science to create exciting magic tricks and illusions!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Jessica Bryan
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Why wait for winter?! Strengthen ski and snowboarding technical skills at Shredder’s indoor Littleton facility. Open to beginning and intermediate levels. All equipment is provided.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Shredder Littleton
A music-filled adventure for curious minds! Each day, young explorers dive into playful activities with piano, ukulele, drums, and singing, learning rhythm and sound. Campers try music appreciation, performance, and creation, blending instruments and tech.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Using LEGO® bricks, students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation, as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more!
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
Don’t just play games. Build them! 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 the Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Is it science or magic? Create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, unravel the mysteries of illusions and build your own spectroscopes to explore the vibrant spectrum of light. Prepare for more captivating discoveries as we investigate creepy creatures, learn clever troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime, and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.
Cost: $399
Instructor: Science Matters
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Help your camper get ready for First Grade by reinforcing and continuing academic skill development. This activity-based (non-remedial) program includes skill enhancement in language arts and math, preparing campers to enter First Grade with confidence.
Cost: $420
Instructor: Amy Domokos
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
A week of hands-on horse adventure! Each camper is assigned their own horse, riding daily in the arena or on trails. Campers learn horse care by feeding, watering, brushing, saddling, and bridling. Days end with grooming activities. All-horse, all-week engagement!
Cost: $1,270
Instructor: Sagebrush Stables
Experience the thrill of Colorado’s great outdoors with activities like zip lining, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, paddle boarding, and mountain biking. Led by expert guides, this adventure promises excitement, breathtaking views, and memories!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Make the most of your summer exploring Colorado’s diverse landscapes! Each day brings new adventures: rock climbing, alpine exploration, paddle boarding, and wilderness survival. Build skills, make friends, and grow as an outdoor adventurer!
Cost: $1,100
Instructor: Colorado Mountain Club
Travel to some of Denver’s magnificent outdoor spaces! Learn about different flora and fauna. Practice survival skills, do a little outdoor cooking, and explore different ecosystems. Think Magic School Bus meets Wild Kratts.
Cost: $660
Instructor: Beth Hickenlooper
Explore your new favorite hobby this summer with Denver Audubon! Connect with friends and nature while learning essential outdoor skills from expert guides. Embark on your summer adventure with activities like archery, fishing, paddle boarding, rock climbing, and river hiking. Outdoor recreation is a fantastic way to engage with nature, and Colorado provides endless opportunities to get outside and have fun!
Cost: $705
Instructor: Denver Audubon
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Prepare for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! First, build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Then join Ash and Pikachu to explore the vast world of Pokémon® as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon®, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, and take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon®.
Cost: $460
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Make amazing toys at Toy Shop Camp with Craftsman & Apprentice! Design, build, and invent rolling wooden toys, stitch stuffed toys, and upcycled games. End the week with a camper-run Toy Market to showcase and sell your creations.
Cost: $815
Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice
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: $775
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Get ready for the best week of summer! We’re hitting up some of Denver’s thrill-packed destinations! Get soaked at Pirates Cove and Water World, brave the rides at Elitch Gardens, play mini golf, and more. If you love adventure, this camp is for you!
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding with ACA-certified instructors. Master basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety, including self and group rescue. Explore Rueter-Hess Reservoir, some days paddling two or more miles. SUP and safety equipment provided. Swimming ability is required.
Cost: $750
Instructor: A Stoked Life
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Week 8: July 28–August 1
Morning Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball Head Coach, and CA Varsity players teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus is on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves. See you on the court!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt
Soccer Buddies returns to Colorado Academy with a refreshed experience: upbeat coaches, imaginative play, and age-right challenges that build skills, confidence, and friendships—wrapped in a safe, joyful week campers can’t wait to attend.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Tennis Time coaches supply everything for your camper: age-appropriate camper-size racquets, foam and low-compression balls, portable nets, and engaging drills! Learn forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, hand-eye coordination, movement, scoring, and tennis games.
Cost: $345
Instructor: Tennis Time
Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to fondant—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store-bought cakes!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei
Come join a creative, hands-on art camp! Campers explore painting, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by experienced instructors. No experience is needed, and each day features a new project to take home. Spark creativity and enjoy daily treats in this fun-filled camp!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado
Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, and colorful ingredients! Young chefs learn how foods get from the ground to our plates and what makes certain ingredients “super” for the body. Practice basic cooking skills and techniques on the way to becoming a super chef!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Piece it all together! Create unique art in stained glass, fusing, and mosaics. You’ll master the tools for cutting and soldering. Beginners start with the basics, while returning artists are challenged with new ideas and techniques.
Cost: $340
Instructor: Jenny Werner
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Step into our Candy Lab and explore science through sweet experiments! From candy chemistry to edible art, every activity uses candy to teach cool scientific concepts. Mix, melt, and marvel at how sweets can be both delicious and educational!
Cost: $345
Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Bring your game design dreams to life in this fun camp! Use FlowLab Game Creator to design 2D games inspired by classics like Mario Bros. and Space Invaders—no coding experience needed. With FlowLab’s easy-to-use interface, create interactive games and animations. By the end, you’ll have impressive games to share with friends and family!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Discover the Magic of Rainbows and Colors Summer Camp hosted by KGS Education Services! This engaging adventure filled with fun, learning, and creativity. Your child will explore the science of rainbows through hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and outdoor adventures. They’ll learn about color mixing, the principles of light, and the magic of rainbows while engaging in creative arts and crafts.
Cost: $375
Instructor: KGS Education
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Chips & Dips Day, S’mores Day, and Ice Cream Sundae Day, plus activities like board games, yoga, crafts, dance parties, and karaoke! A kid-friendly movie will be played in the background each day. Come in your Pjs, bring a stuffy, and get ready to make memories!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Caitlin Simbeck
Explore robotics with LEGO® bricks and Cubelets® in this challenge-oriented program! Each way a student snaps cubes creates a unique robot. Figure out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. Work with a partner to create lighthouses, vehicles, and animals.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Snapology
Tumble into a week of fun and new skills! 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: $350
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics Training Center
Don’t just play games. Build them! 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 the Scratch website.
Cost: $320
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Cost: $320
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $390
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Afternoon Camps 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Study the art of taekwondo! Focus on respect for self and others, teamwork, self-defense, and fitness! Earn belt “stripes” and work towards goals all week. Everything happens in a positive learning environment. No experience is necessary.
Cost: $340
Instructor: MindDance Coding
Bump, set, spike! Join us for an action-packed week of volleyball. We’ll cover all the fundamentals—passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defense—all while having a blast and working to improve your game.
Cost: $320
Instructor: Caitlin Simbeck
Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to fondant—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store-bought cakes!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei
Explore famous artists like Van Gogh & Kahlo. Experiment with techniques using paint, chalk, clay, and more. Each day features a unique, artist-inspired project. No experience needed! Campers create amazing works to take home. Daily treats are included!
Cost: $475
Instructor: Emma Paints Colorado & Phia T Creates
Dance Adventures returns with a journey down the yellow brick road! Campers explore ballet, movement, and storytelling with Dorothy and friends, plus enjoy a special viewing of Colorado Ballet’s Wizard of Oz. Discover the magic of dance in Oz!
Cost: $535
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, and colorful ingredients! Young chefs learn how foods get from the ground to our plates and what makes certain ingredients “super” for the body. Practice basic cooking skills and techniques on the way to becoming a super chef!
Cost: $360
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Design your own collection! Use professional tools to bead, sculpt Fimo clay, and fuse glass into pendants. We’ll also make a Shrinky Dink charm bracelet. Plus, you’ll paint a custom jewelry box to keep it all safe.
Cost: $340
Instructor: Jenny Werner
Get up to speed with the latest break-through guitar techniques in this unique camp. We get your rhythmic chops, technique, strumming abilities, and melodic playing to the next level no matter your previous experience. Guitars are provided.
Cost: $415
Instructor: Sound Formation
In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs.
Cost: $1,450 (4 Week Total)
Instructor: Penny Best
Step into our Candy Lab and explore science through sweet experiments! From candy chemistry to edible art, every activity uses candy to teach cool scientific concepts. Mix, melt, and marvel at how sweets can be both delicious and educational!
Cost: $345
Instructor: Kidcreate Studio
Design your custom LEGO® creation to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs and then combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams. You will refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles all while applying real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!
Cost: $265
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Conduct experiments to discover the science underlying magic. Explore chemistry by creating chemical reactions and color-changing potions. Expand matter, make polymers, and write invisible messages. Use science to create exciting magic tricks and illusions!
Cost: $320
Instructor: Jessica Bryan
Attention all Minecrafters! If your student can’t get enough of Minecraft®, this camp is a dream come true! Students will unleash their imaginations as they mod (or modify) their Minecraft® worlds using a powerful visual programming tool and graphical interface. Campers will design their own ores, tools, epic weapons, armor, resulting in their own custom digital world!
Cost: $440
Instructor: Silicon Stem
Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons!
Cost: $475
Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton
Why wait for winter?! Strengthen ski and snowboarding technical skills at Shredder’s indoor Littleton facility. Open to beginning and intermediate levels. All equipment is provided.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Shredder Littleton
A music-filled adventure for curious minds! Each day, young explorers dive into playful activities with piano, ukulele, drums, and singing, learning rhythm and sound. Campers try music appreciation, performance, and creation, blending instruments and tech.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Music 4 Humans
Does your child love to experiment and ask questions about the world around them? If so, it sounds like you already have a little scientist on your hands! Snapology’s Scientists program helps children explore their curiosities and cultivate a deep love for science by experiencing the different domains of scientific study. Students will engage with concepts from the fields of astronomy, Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Snapology
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: $335
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics Training Center
Whether you’re a pro or a first-timer, join us for an exciting afternoon at the lanes! Discover the thrill of bowling, a timeless game dating back to the Stone Age. Perfect your skills, master new techniques, and create unforgettable memories. Let the good times roll!
Cost: $360
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Dive into marine biology and oceanography with shark dissections, fish anatomy, and gyotaku fish rubbing. Learn survival skills, create kelp forests, and design submarines. In the full-day camp, dissect squid, study whale adaptations, and meet unique sea creatures. An unforgettable ocean adventure awaits!
Cost: $410
Instructor: Science Matters
Get messy investigating science! Learn about colloids, polymers, solutions, and chemical reactions by making ice cream, basic slime, thermochromic slime, magnetic slime, and gigantic bubbles. We also explore gravity with a giant indoor roller coaster (marbles only!).
Cost: $320
Instructor: Patricia Kidder
It’s a “spa-liday” adventure! Pamper yourself with yoga, aromatherapy, tea, and smoothies. Make new friends and create take-home crafts. This perfect spa week includes expeditions for manicures and other special pampering activities.
Cost: $315
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Full-Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$395 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)
Cost: $620
The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 9 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2025. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2024 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$350 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Cost: $545
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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 2025 include: adventure, archery, arts and crafts, swimming (lessons and free swim) every day, paddle boarding, 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.
Color Groups:
- Purple Group: Entering Grade 1
- Orange Group: Entering Grade 2
- Green Group: Entering Grade 3
- Blue Group: Entering Grades 4-5
- Red Group: Entering Grades 6-9
Cost: $525
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
In Adventure Quest™, participants become heroes in a mythical world, solving riddles, overcoming challenges, and swashbuckling with foes. Players choose archetypes and powers, working as a team to defend their village, solve mysteries, or negotiate peace. Using safe foam swords, they duel and act out scenarios like facing a bullying ogre or tricky pirates. The game fosters teamwork, creativity, and respect in a fun, engaging environment.
Cost: $680
Instructor: Renaissance Adventures
If you love all things Taylor Swift, then let’s party! We create all things #Swifty: friendship bracelets, a groovy guitar, paintings based on the Eras Tour, and a disco ball! We enjoy a full week of creativity, all while listening to our favorite music.
Cost: $340
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Get your child ready for Kindergarten with this engaging class! We review and solidify skills through shared reading, rhyming, alphabet/word games, and math activities that build number sense. Includes outdoor activities and daily snacks. Help build your child’s confidence!
Cost: $520
Instructor: Amy Domokos
Enter the world of Harry Potter—packed full of magic, monsters, wizards, and whimsy! Each day is a new adventure in potions, wand making, magical arts and crafts, games, and more! Campers are sorted into a house and compete for prizes.
Cost: $595
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Cats, Dogs, Critters, and Creatures – we love them all! Join us for Little Pet Shop! Come and create projects that are little and adorable! We will create mini pet grooming trucks, mini clay pets, and crafts that are tiny and cute as a button! Each day will be a new animal adventure using different materials and supplies, from canvas painting, creative cardboard, clay, collage, and more!
Cost: $540
Instructor: Createry Workshop
Thrilling outdoor adventures! Campers tackle a challenging ropes course, zip line through scenic views, and explore a gold mine. They take on rapids with a rafting trip and glide across calm waters while paddle boarding. Get ready to let your inner Wild Thing out!
Cost: $790
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
Immerse yourself in nature during an exciting week of outdoor exploration! Each day of camp, we’ll visit a different natural area around Denver, where you’ll encounter live animals and enjoy playing in the great outdoors. We’ll hike trails in search of wildlife while participating in outdoor scavenger hunts, games, and challenges. Get ready to go wild and complete your Passport to Nature!
Cost: $705
Instructor: Denver Audubon
Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding with ACA-certified instructors. Master basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety, including self and group rescue. Explore Rueter-Hess Reservoir, some days paddling two or more miles. SUP and safety equipment provided. Swimming ability is required.
Cost: $750
Instructor: A Stoked Life
Get ready for an action-packed week of nonstop excitement as we explore Denver’s top attractions! From splashing at Pirates Cove to thrilling rides at Elitch Gardens and Water World, plus mini golf and more, this adventure has something for everyone.
Cost: $875
Instructor: CA Summer Programs
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