SUMMER CAMPS 2025
Find engaging summer camps for all ages in the Denver-Metro area. The Collaborative member organizations offer camps in dance, history, music, science, theatre, visual arts, literary arts and more! Please contact each organization directly for the latest availability and guidelines.
Art from Ashes facilitators lead participants into exploration of their Creative Genius through art projects and writing prompts. You th are invited to express themselves through art, metaphor, spoken word, poetry and more. Youth performance opportunities available for First Friday and Third Thursday! For more info: artfromashes.org/events/
Contact: 303-837-1550, collaborations@artfromashes.org
Join us for a joyful and creative summer! With visual art camps including drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media, and more, we’ve got something for every young artist. Morning and afternoon camps available, with supervised lunch care available for additional cost. Full and partial scholarships available.
Register at ASLD.org
Camp Website Contact: info@asld.org or 303-778-6990
Offering summer camps in ceramics, dance, drama, digital arts, humanities, music and visual art for kids ages 3 – 18. Designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests and most importantly have fun! Camps include full-day options, as well as half-day week-long camps, and multi-week drama sessions.
Contact: Teresa Cirrincione tcirrincione@arvadacenter.org
Ignite curiosity and creativity with Aurora History Museum summer camps! Our camps offer exciting, hands-on learning experiences with a focus on history and self-expression for kids ages eight to sixteen. Visit AuroraMuseum.org to learn more.
Contact: Keith Outcelt, koutcelt@auroragov.org, 303.739.6660
City of Aurora Cultural Arts Summer Music Camps
Explore a variety of musical styles and learn to appreciate the joy of making music. Camp offerings include General Music, where young musicians will learn the basic music concepts, including rhythm, melody and instruments; and Stomp Jam, where students will master drumming basics, explore dynamic rhythm patterns, and feel the energy of playing in a lively group! Visit AuroraGov.Org/MusicClasses to learn more.
Contact:
Alina Xiong, axiong@auroragov.org, 303.739.6591
City of Aurora Cultural Arts Summer Theatre Camps
Dive into the world of theatre through character development, stage movement, and storytelling. Learn how to memorize lines, balance humor and drama, and build suspense within scenes. Work with theatre professionals to rehearse and perform plays, create, and bring characters to life. Camps include Land of Stories, Edgar Allan Poe, Emerald City Musical, My Zombie Romeo, and The Sneetches, each offering unique opportunities to explore acting, staging, and creative expression. Visit AuroraGov.Org/TheatreClasses to learn more.
Contact:
Lisa Mumpton, lmumpton@auroragov.org, 303.739.6520
City of Aurora Cultural Arts Summer Art Camps
Explore the world of art through fun, hands-on projects! Students will develop foundational artistic and creative techniques while bringing their own ideas to life. Camp offerings include General Art, where students experiment with various materials; Comics and Manga Drawing, where they learn character design and expressive illustrations; and Get Your Geek On, a cosplay-focused camp exploring costume creation and design. Visit AuroraGov.Org/ArtClasses to learn more.
Contact: Alina Xiong, axiong@auroragov.org, 303.739.6591
Foxlight Theatre Lab Camp Presents Peter and the Starcatcher
This four-week program offers students a hands-on, production-centered theater experience as they bring “Peter and the Starcatcher” to life. All roles will be performed by students, with auditions for principal roles set for spring 2025. Every registered student will be cast, ensuring an inclusive and rewarding experience. The camp provides an exciting opportunity for teens to develop performance skills, collaborate with peers, and engage in a transformative summer theater experience. Visit https://www.aurorafoxartscenter.org/foxlight-theatre-lab to learn more and register.
Contact: Rich Cowden, rcowden@auroragov.org, 303.739.1972
If your kids enjoy learning, playing hard and spending time in the great outdoors, then our Bird Camps are for them!
Overnight Camp for ages 12-17, Day Camp for ages 4-17. Scholarships available.
Contact: Becky Heath, Becky.Heath@birdconservancy.org
303-659-4348 x 49
Offering elementary and middle school outdoor summer camps. We inspire our campers to better understand and appreciate the outdoors through a blend of weekly environmental topics, nature exploration, animal encounters, hands-on lessons, games, crafts, and free creek play. Small group sizes organized by age give every camper the opportunity to be curious, active, and appreciated! Scholarship assistance may be available for those that qualify
Contact: Education Team at education@blufflake.org
Boulder Symphony Music Academy summer music camps are a great way to enable your child to explore musical instruments. We have three camps: Instrument Discovery (morning session and afternoon session) and Beginner Guitar. At Instrument Discovery, campers will learn about and make sounds on many instruments. At Beginner Guitar, campers will learn about the guitar while engaging in a variety of games and activities to supplement their learning. All BSMA camps are taught by professional musicians, some of whom even play with Boulder Symphony.
Contact: Register & Learn More
Explore the world of invertebrates this summer with Butterfly Pavilion in a series of indoor/outdoor hands-on week-long programs that your kids will love! Butterfly Pavilion camps are designed to provide memorable experiences that connect kids ages 5-12 to nature and encourage an appreciation for science. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Contact: camps@butterflies.org, 720-375-9986
Our camps offer immersive adventures where campers explore forests, creeks, and meadows, build skills, and form lifelong friendships. Camp Cal-Wood – Classic camp fun with hiking, crafts, games, and campfires. T.U.N.E. Camp – Survival skills, archery, fishing, and an overnight campout with Hunter Education. Nature Explorers – Orienteering, fishing, hiking, and stargazing. Summit Seekers – High-energy adventures: tree climbing, canoeing, high ropes, and mountain exploration.
Each camp fosters confidence, teamwork, and a love for nature. Join us for an unforgettable summer!
Camp Website | Contact:
camps@calwood.org | (303) 449-0603 ext 1
Give your young artists an immersive and hands-on art experience this summer with Art Camps at Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE). Our camps explore various media, from clay sculpting and wheel throwing, to pop art and mural painting, to the art of different cultures and the art of the masters. Several of our camps also incorporate outdoor components, including hikes, yoga, and opportunities for photography and eco-art projects. Let your kids explore their creative side with imaginative and inspiring camps at CAE this summer!
Contact: Emiko Martinez – emiko@evergreenarts.org 303.674.0056
The Center for Musical Arts in Lafayette offers music lessons, camps, and classes for all ages and abilities.
Contact: info@comusic.org 303-665-0599
Create and perform your own show from scratch led by Central City Opera’s Teaching Aritsts.
Contact: Daniela Guzmán – 303-331-7026
Get creative this summer at CherryArts’ one-week art camp with Colorado artist Lilian Lara! Lilian is a mixed media artist specializing in unconventional sculptures, fashion, and textiles. Her art leans on the dramatic and creates outrageous displays of pageantry out of the everyday. She weaves story and memory to forge experiential spaces for a multigenerational audience. Lara’s immigrant roots shape her work and drive to make each piece an amalgam of innovation, defiance, and culture. Lilian will guide campers in exploring joy through the tiny wonders of everyday life. Inspired by bugs and the small moments that make us smile—like smelling a flower or laughing with friends—campers will build glowing insect lanterns that capture these joyful experiences.
Camp Website | Contact: Education@cherryarts.org,
Join us for a summer filled with rhythm, laughter, and endless fun! Designed to spark creativity and ignite a passion for dance, Colorado Ballet Academy’s themed summer camps are specially crafted for children ages 3–7. From turns to leaps, your child will embark on a delightful journey of self-expression and movement. Our summer classes empower each student to build confidence in the dance studio. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Registration is open.
Contact: academy@coloradoballet.org 303-339-1623
Offering workshops designed exclusively for pre-teens and teens (11-17) interested in learning more about photography. Led by qualified instructors with decades of teaching experience, classes provide a solid foundation in film and digital photography with courses in darkroom technique, portraiture, street photography and more. Scholarships are available.
Contact: Meghan Shaw, meghan@cpacphoto.org
303-837-1341, Camp website
Embark on a comprehensive outdoor journey with CMC Youth Programs, where a diverse range of camps awaits individuals of all ages, skill levels, and outdoor interests. Located in the scenic foothills of Colorado, our day camps and overnight adventures serve as gateways to unparalleled outdoor experiences. Engage in guided hiking excursions, refine camping skills, challenge yourself with thrilling rock climbing against Colorado’s natural formations, and more! Join us for an unforgettable summer of outdoor adventures. Financial assistance is available!
Contact: youth@cmc.org 719-301-0005
The Gardens has camps for kids only that are full of garden explorations, art and science activities, mindfulness, and plants to take home. Registration opens in January, and usually fills up quickly! Camps take place at York Street and Chatfield Farms.
Contact:
Camp Director
gardencamp@botanicgardens.org
DCPA Education offers one and two-week day camps for imaginative students from PreK through high school. Led by professional teaching artists, our classes fuel creativity to help all skill levels improve and develop their acting craft.
Scholarships available!
Contact:
education@dcpa.org
Summer Day Camps get brains and bodies moving! Learn and play as we experiment, create, build, ask questions, and develop a knowledge of and passion for science. Our camps are led by experienced educators offering the best opportunity for fun and learning. No camps the week of July 4. Check our summer camp webpage for updates on registration and camp availability.
Contact: camps@dmns.org
303-370-6000
When school is out, Safari Camp is in!
Provide the perfect adventure for your young animal fanatic! Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expeditions, and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Limited space available – Make like a kangaroo and jump at this opportunity to go WILD with Safari Camp at Denver Zoo.
Contact: guestcare@denverzoo.org
303-337-1400
Our award-winning camps keep kids moving and discovering in the incredible setting of the Morrison-Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark. Experiences are designed to foster excitement and wonder for science, art, and the outdoors while engaging in hands-on educational curriculum.
Camp website
Contact: camps@dinoridge.org
Fuel your child’s creativity at our hands-on art camps! Perfect for all skill levels, kids will explore dynamic studio art forms such as clay, print, metal, wood, and more, learning techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Camps run May 27th through August 8th at multiple Boulder locations.
Make summer fun! Kids and teens can take part in a variety of annual summer camps, including arts, dance, history, outdoors, sports and STEM.
Contact: Nathalie Renfroe
NatRen@lakewood.org
303-987-7877
Heritage themed camps within a unique historic backdrop.
History Contact: Steve Luebke
SteLue@lakewood.org
303-987-7098
Camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us and discover history, art, music, culture, science, and more in these hands-on camps. Most camps average $12/hour or less! Scholarships available.
Contact:
museum@longmontcolorado.gov
303-651-8374
Parker Arts is excited to partner with some of the best enrichment providers in Colorado to offer a fun and educational summer for kids. Camps offered include half-day and full-day options. To create a full day of enrichment, you may register to a morning camp and an afternoon camp in the same week and attend a supervised Lunch Bunch.
Weekly summer camps at Parker Arts are run by contracted enrichment providers. Camp curriculum and communication is provided by the enrichment provider. Camp registration is through Parker Arts.
Contact: Parker Arts Education
PACEedu@parkeronline.org
303-805-3374
Seeking Storytellers and Filmmakers! The acclaimed SeriesFest Mobile Cinema Lab Summer Intensive is looking for students ages 13-18 who are seeking to apply, grow, and hone their skills for creating content. By using professional film equipment, students will work as a team to write, direct, edit, and act in their own short film or TV Pilot, guided by film industry experts. This camp is open to all levels of aspiring filmmakers- beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Contact: nicolebarker@seriesfest.com
Swallow Hill Music returns this summer with fun and interactive day camps for kids 6-18 years of age during June, July, and August. Each camp provides a full day of activities that can include hands-on experience to play in a band, and learn the basics of music and instruments while engaging in other general activities with new friends. We offer different themed camps that are specific for age groups led by professional music instructors and special guests. Session lengths vary. No auditions or previous music experience required. We look forward to spending the summer with your kids and teens!
Contact: info@swallowhillmusic.org
Experience a world of aerospace adventure! At Air & Space Summer Camp, campers will be immersed in a week-long aerospace experience. Our in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary and middle schoolers. Take a trip to Mars, fly drones, learn about deep space travel and a whole lot more!
Wolf Theatre Academy returns for another exciting summer! One of Denver’s top youth theatre programs, WTA offers students in grades 4-12 the chance to train with professional artists and perform in award-winning productions. With an intensive rehearsal process, students develop acting, singing, and dancing skills, culminating in performances on the Elaine Wolf Theatre stage. Technical apprenticeships are available for grades 8-12. Limited scholarships available—join us for an unforgettable summer!
Contact: boxoffice@jccdenver.org
WOW! Explorers Summer Programs for 1st – 3rd graders.
WOW! Explorers – Journey Through Space program, students will explore the vastness of space. From building their own space craft, to learning about planets and what it takes to live and work in space, students will get to practice engineering skills, creative problem solving, and teamwork while learning more about the solar system and beyond. WOW! Explorers, Our World of Wander program, students will learn about earth sciences, including botany, weather forces like sun and wind, biology, and more as they work independently and in teams to solve problems creatively. Each program includes hands-on exhibit time in the museum as well as time in our Discovery
Garden.
Get In Touch
email: info@CollaborativeSCFD.org
phone: (303) 946 2089
address: PO Box 102995 Denver, CO 80250 USA