Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, children ages 6-17 read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. With over 30 years of experience and a highly-trained staff, Renaissance Adventures’ camps are a family favorite in Denver, Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, and Superior. We also run exciting birthdays, afterschool programs, as well as day-off and holiday camps year round. Find out more and/or register: https://www.renaissanceadventures.com/

Summer at Kent Denver offers over 120 amazing camps for children ages 4-18 in the arts, athletics, our Tiny Farm Day Camp, academics, innovation and technology. With the help of talented, dedicated educators, campers can explore their passions and unlock their creativity—building and designing cool projects in our school’s world-class makerspaces. In our So You Want to Be…academic series led by Kent Denver’s excellent teachers, students can also dive deeper into unique career fields like marine biology, forensic science, entrepreneurship and more!

The City of Aurora Summer Camps offer exciting opportunities for children ages 7 to 12 to explore, learn, and grow through a variety of engaging experiences. Each camp is designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and confidence while providing a safe and enjoyable environment. Campers can discover new interests and build valuable skills through activities in art, sports, music, theater, STEM, and many other areas. With programs thoughtfully created to spark curiosity and personal development, every child will find something to enjoy and thrive in. Join us this summer for memorable adventures that combine learning, friendship, and fun for young participants across Aurora.

This summer, give your child the gift of discovery at Butterfly Pavilion’s Rosie’s Discovery Camps! Designed for kids ages 5–9, these fun-filled, week-long day camps immerse young explorers in the fascinating world of invertebrates through hands-on STEAM activities, live animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes adventures. With themes like Junior Zookeeper, Aquatic Adventures, Spineless Superheroes, and Powerful Pollinators, every week is a new opportunity to spark curiosity and wonder. Led by enthusiastic, experienced counselors, Rosie’s Discovery Camps inspire kids to connect with nature—and each other! Scholarships available. Register early to secure your child’s spot at butterflies.org/summer-camp.

Creator Camp’s summer programs for ages 5–7 are all about playful creativity and exploration! These shorter, fun-focused sessions let young makers dive into age-appropriate activities like Storybook World Creators and Superhero Movie Makers, where campers imagine and build their own characters, stories, and mini-films. Kids will enjoy hands-on crafts, simple animation and storytelling games, and collaborative projects that nurture imagination, confidence, and early creative tech skills. With a supportive, play-based environment, these camps are perfect for first-time campers ready to explore new ideas, make friends, and experience the joy of creating something amazing this summer!

Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance.

Have you ever wondered how wool is made into yarn? Are you interested in embroidery, quilting, and weaving? Join our Old-Fashioned Crafts camp and try your hand at these crafts and more! Supplies will be provided, and we will teach you what you need to know to complete several small crafts during the week or to continue crafting all summer! Students should be able to safely use sharp objects such as scissors and needles with minimal supervision and have the ability to tie a knot.

Audacious Immersive offers two immersive, story-based camps for creative kids. Fairytale Creation Camp (ages 6–12) is for young makers who want to create an original fairytale world—storytelling, characters, prop & costume design, and collaborative play. Junior Monster Hunter (ages 8–14) drops campers into our magical universe of international folklore, where they’ll play through missions, meet mythical creatures, and practice curiosity and compassion as monster hunters-in-training. Sessions: June 15–19, June 22–26, and July 13–17. Beginners welcome; spots limited.

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!

Transform the everyday into the extraordinary! Explore how artists like El Anatsui turn recycled materials into stunning works of art, then head to the workshop to experiment with found objects and build your own bold, imaginative assemblage.

Caddie Kids Summer Golf Camp at Avid Caddie Golf Lounge is a 4-day indoor junior golf experience for ages 6–17, running weekly between June and July in Lone Tree, CO. Small groups (max 8 campers), expert instruction from PGA Associate Coach Tom Bene, and Golfzon simulator technology that tracks every swing in real time — all inside an air-conditioned facility, so zero weather cancellations. Your junior will learn real golf fundamentals, build confidence, and have a blast doing it.

The Art Garage’s unique visual art summer camps each explore an artistic theme, style, or medium and are led by skilled, local working artists and art facilitators. Young artists of all skill levels will explore a wide variety of art materials, learn new techniques, and build confidence through choice-based learning, getting messy, and exercising their creative muscles! Morning and afternoon classes! Need all day...we got you covered.

Each day, students learn about a famous artist and create a project inspired by their style. The focus is on creativity, not copying—kids reinterpret techniques in their own unique ways. Students will learn kid-friendly art history basics, different artistic styles, and how to experiment with brushwork, shapes, and composition. Instructed by Bassant Mahran

Join Mad Science of Colorado for a week of hands-on STEM discovery! Campers in grades K-5 will explore engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics through exciting daily projects. From building bridges to launching marshmallows and investigating bugs and beasts, every day is a new adventure. June 22-26, 2026 in Broomfield. $395.

Dream Big Day Camp is celebrating our 20th summer and so excited to continue teaching life through camp. We have individual/team sports, arts/crafts, performaing arts and water play. We have an Adventure Camp where we'll take you on field trips including ropes courses, museaums, climbing gyms, trampoline parks, hiking, ice cream and more.

Learn the basics of cardboard engineering with a whimsical obstacle course for marbles. Create tubes, chutes, and obstacles using recycled materials and more. Decorate your run using paint, colorful paper, and handmade signs. At the end of the week, race your marbles in a competition celebrating speed, number of obstacles, creativity, and more. Instructed by Karmen Franklin

Campers ages 3.5 to 18 choose from a wide variety of camps to learn new skills and improve their abilities in singing. These exciting camps are 1-week half-day camps. With small class sizes, campers receive quality instruction from current industry professionals! Each camp ends with a Shareformance on Fridays! PAA focuses on building character, creating community, inspiring excellence, and supporting each student as a whole.

This summer wrestling camp is designed to give youth wrestlers a strong technical foundation and a clear path for improvement heading into the next wrestling season. Over three days, athletes will train in a structured, high-energy environment that balances technical instruction, live drilling, and fun.

The ultimate pet lover's camp! Can't decide between a puppy, kitty, hedgehog, monkey, octopus, pig, elephant, owl, or even a DRAGON? In this camp, YOU get to choose! On the first day, you'll adopt your favorite pet stuffy from our overflowing animal shelter... we've got all kinds of creatures—common AND magical, and they're all waiting for you to give them their forever home!

Rooted in Studio Thinking, we nurture creativity, critical thinking, and artistic autonomy. Campers explore a wide range of techniques and processes across 2D and 3D art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sensory and creative play, color experiments, hand sewing, weaving, wire sculptures, found-object creations, and inventive designs.

This camp is held at Coal Creek Elementary, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO 80027. The ultimate pet lover's camp! Can't decide between kitty, hedgehog, octopus, elephant, owl, or even a DRAGON? In this camp, YOU get to choose! On the first day, you'll adopt your favorite pet stuffy from our overflowing animal shelter... we've got all kinds of creatures—common AND magical, and they're all waiting for you to give them their forever home!

Spark your creativity and invent the future! Kids in grades K-5 will explore the world of famous inventors through hands-on engineering, design, and problem-solving challenges. From building catapults and circuits to designing survival tools and launching rockets, this is a week full of big ideas and bold creations. June 22-26, 2026 in Louisville. $275.

This camp is designed to give students an overview of encaustic painting while exploring basic techniques. On the first day of camp, students can expect a brief discussion about history, safety, and equipment before diving into all that encaustic has to offer. Students will learn how to apply and fuse encaustic paint, as well as create their own colors and learn the difference between opaque and transparent colors. Instructed by Sarah Starling

In a fun and friendly atmosphere, our welcoming and experienced staff will cheerfully guide your child (age 10 and up – no exceptions) through an exciting journey of crafting their very own unique pots from scratch! This 1.5-hour camp lasts for 3 days, giving your child plenty of time to dive into the hands-on world of shaping and molding clay, igniting their imagination and creativity.

This camp is held at Coal Creek Elementary, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO 80027. Calling all detectives! A mystery is afoot, and we need sharp-eyed investigators to crack the case. This week, campers will step into the world of detectives, creating their own investigation tools and solving puzzling mysteries.

Dig into the past and uncover hidden mysteries! Kids in grades K-5 will explore archaeology, paleontology, and ancient civilizations through hands-on adventures. From excavating fossils and examining bones to discovering artifacts and ancient cultures, this is a week full of exploration, history, and discovery. June 22-26, 2026 in Arvada. $395.

In this whimsical and welcoming hand sewing camp, campers will tap into their creativity & learn to bring playful characters to life as stuffed creatures—or “imaginary friends.” Whether the creation is cute, quirky, spooky, or entirely abstract, this camp offers the skills and space to turn imagination into a huggable piece of soft sculpture. Campers will learn basic hand sewing techniques, including stitch types, pattern making, fabric selection, & 3D construction. Instructed by Amanda Metsala

Come learn how to fly, spin, flip and dance in this super fun aerial camp! Campers will build strength and flexibility while learning skills on aerial fabric, hoop, sling and trapeze.

In this whimsical and welcoming hand sewing camp, campers will tap into their creativity and learn to bring playful characters to life as stuffed creatures—or “imaginary friends.” Whether the creation is cute, quirky, spooky, or entirely abstract, this camp offers the skills & space to turn imagination into a huggable piece of soft sculpture. Campers will learn basic hand sewing techniques, including stitch types, pattern making, fabric selection, & 3D construction. Instructed by Amanda Metsala

It’s time to turn the volume up at our 18" doll camp - ROCKSTAR EDITION. Campers will transform their plush or doll companion into a stage-ready performer, complete with style, attitude, and star power.

Join Shrek and Donkey as they go to rescue the quirky Fiona from the Dragon...Laughs and kindness abound!

Discover the essentials of sewing machines and fabrics, creating artworks of your own design. Instructed byJackie Scott

Make this summer unforgettable at The Little Gym! Join us for action-packed camp days filled with weekly themes that spark imagination and keep kids excited to come back for more. Each day brings fresh, engaging lesson plans with a mix of gymnastics, games, creative activities, and plenty of laughter—so no two days are ever the same! Whether your child is flipping, exploring, or making new friends, our camps are designed to keep them active, confident, and having a blast all summer long.

This class equips young students with the art tools and skills needed to become a creative street artist. Kids will learn to create graffiti with the help of many mediums and techniques ending the course utilizing this new knowledge and skill to create a large canvas ‘graffiti’ to take home.

Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary school students, enrolled in grades 1-5 (ages 6 through 12). We offer 8 weeks of summer programming at our museum location downtown, at History Colorado Center!

Each day of this camp, campers work in teams to discover clues, solve puzzles and riddles, and manipulate contraptions to complete tasks and ultimately unlock the box to escape Snapology. Using LEGO bricks along with math, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, they must collaborate to succeed. Campers will also design their own escape rooms and attempt challenges created by their peers. Open to ages 6–10.

Musical Adventures summer camp is an exciting, hands-on music camp for ages 5–12, where young musicians explore sound through movement, creativity, and performance. This experience includes Dalcroze movement and piano skills. This camp will take you where you are at in your musical journey and provide experiences for growth.

Set sail on a magical adventure of dance, creation and exploring the spirit of the sea with music, movement and Moana-inspired crafts for ages 3-8!

Learn to embellish your own clothing with embroidery! We will take a basic article of clothing that you may already own, and then turn it into something unique and special by adding personal details using embroidery. Great for both beginner and advanced students. All students will design their own supply bag to keep. Instructed by Melinda Howard.

Get creative with Clay for Kids! Students will make functional pieces, animals, and sculptures while learning hand-building techniques like slab, coil, and pinch, plus glazing and surface design. This fun, hands-on class builds creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence as kids bring their ideas to life.

Falling Creek’s June Camp session is 20 days and provides a great opportunity for first-time campers in 1st-9th grade who are excited about all that camp has to offer. The June Camp session offers a wide variety of activities and allows boys an opportunity to build self-confidence as they improve their skills and enhance their friendships. Campers live in cabin groups of eight and choose their six favorite activities to make up their daily schedule, as well as outdoor trips off-property.

Beep boop bop! This camp week is all about robots! Using a wide variety of materials, campers will design, build, and play with robots throughout the week while exploring both sculpture and 2-D art-making. Projects include building mix-and-match robots using velcro connectors, creating kinetic Scribble Bots that draw as they move, constructing wood block robots with springy legs, and experimenting with printmaking using Legos.

Camps for ages 6-teen with various themes ranging from arts and crafts to musical theater!

The Rainbow Fish musical play production camp is the perfect vehicle for introducing young people to the joys of musical theatre.

Let’s find out what kids can make with clay! Hands can make pinchpots, coils, slabs & so much more– we’ll use these to build animal sculpture. Students will take home a few projects that are bisque and glaze fired to Cone 6. Instructed by Addie Rose.

Lions and tigers and performers—oh my! This summer, follow the yellow brick road with The Wizard of Oz: School Edition at Pickering Creative Artists Academy. Students in grades K–12 will come together for this beloved musical full of magic, friendship, and adventure. Perfect for performers of all levels, this multi-age camp celebrates community while challenging students with iconic songs, whimsical characters, and creative staging.

Build, glue, and create! Young artists will turn everyday materials into imaginative sculptures using upcycled cardboard, paper, and found objects.

Step into a world of imagination in Fantasy Week! Young artists will bring magical realms to life through hands-on art projects, combining storytelling, creativity, and playful exploration.