Day Camps in Denver
Where to send kids for general day camps in and around Denver
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Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
In Adventure Quest, 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 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. Highly trained staff, and over 30 years’ experience make Renaissance Adventures a family favorite kids camp since 1995. We also run exciting birthdays, afterschool programs, and day-off & holiday camps. Ages 6-17.
Summer Fun for Everyone at Kent Denver School!
Summer at Kent Denver offers 120 incredible camps for kids ages 4-18 in the arts, athletics, academics, innovation and technology. Not to mention, the school’s beautiful 200-acre campus features a special Tiny Farm with gardens and lots of animal friends like ponies, goats, rabbits, chickens and more!
Through innovative, engaging and hands-on learning, Kent Denver’s summer program allows kids to pursue their passions and unlock their creativity. With the support of caring, dedicated teachers and coaches who are experts in their field, campers will build their skills, make new friends, create lasting memories and have a whole lot of fun in the process!
Take off for Wings Air & Space Summer Camp
Register today for Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Camp! Wings’ in-person summer camp combines the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and creativity. Campers ages 8-12 will be immersed in a week-long aerospace experience that includes exciting adventures tailored to inspire young minds. Campers will gain new skills, make friends, and take their love of science to new heights. Whether launching rockets, coding drones, taking part in robotics, 3D printing or discovering the mysteries of the cosmos, your child’s summer will be powered by learning and fueled with fun! Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
PAA's Performing Arts camps:
Where Imagination comes to Life!There’s truly something for everyone this summer at PAA! Camps, Shows and Classes for Age 3 - First Year in College + Adult Classes.
SING! ACT! DANCE! Learn Production, Technical Theatre, Stage Makeup & MORE!
We are proud to offer programs in Greenwood Village at Aspen Academy, Littleton at Rock Canyon High School, Parker at Ponderosa High School and Castle Rock at Castle View High School. Our main Highlands Ranch location is conveniently located off C-470 and Quebec near Park Meadows Mall. Our experienced instructors will help you or your kids develop their skills and reach their goals, all while having an absolute blast!
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
International School of Denver
Every week at the International School of Denver, your child will explore the world while moving their body, expanding their mind, developing new skills, and forming new friendships. New programs are offered each week, giving you the flexibility to pick and choose the ones that work best for your summer plans. Whichever ISDenver summer program you choose, your child will thrive in a safe and supportive learning environment. Join us for a summer filled with language and fun! Programs are offered in English, French, Chinese, and Spanish. No prior language experience is required! Visit us at isdenver.org/summer to learn more!
Colorado Adventure Point Summer Camps
Discover a summer of adventure and learning at Donald E. Scott Colorado Adventure Point (CAP)! Our community adventure education facility offers exciting STEAM & Technology Camps for youth aged 6-12, running from June 2 to August 8. Choose from two engaging themes: Classic STEAM Week, where campers explore science and engineering through hands-on activities, and Enger Technology Week, which focuses on coding, robotics, and unique digital programs. Both camps are paired with thrilling activities like climbing our wall, hitting the archery range, playing in the gaga ball pit, and more. CAP’s camps are the perfect blend of education, fun, and adventure. Don’t miss out—register today!
Summer in Color at CAE
Give your young artists an immersive and hands-on experience with Summer Art Camps at Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE), just 3 minutes off I70 at Evergreen Parkway. CAE offers half-day camps, lunch studios, and technique workshops for kids aged 5-17, running June 3 through August 9. Each session explores different media, from clay sculpting and drawing techniques, to pop art and mural painting, to art of different cultures and art of the masters. Several of our experiences also incorporate outdoor components, including hikes, plein air painting, and opportunities for eco-art projects. Let your kids explore their creative side with imaginative and inspiring camps at CAE this summer.
Little Kitchen Academy Denver
Little Kitchen Academy Denver is the leading Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages three through teen.
Students (ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+ years old) experience a three-hour class. They will learn how to make healthy, delicious, and seasonal meals from scratch to consumption—all while experimenting with math and science concepts and working on their independence and confidence!
The curriculum focuses on seasonal, locally grown, and organic produce and ingredients, and students enjoy the fruits of their labor for a "scratch to consumption" experience at the end of each lesson.
Enrollment for summer camp is now open! CLICK HERE for more information.
Camp Galileo
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
“The camp was a place where my kiddo was able to learn, create friendships, and make some great memories. Everyday he left with a big smile on his face. As he said, ‘Best camp ever!’” - Galileo Family
9am-3pm daily, with optional AM and PM extended care.
Use code GALKOAA40 to save $40 per week.
Valid for the 2025 camp season where space is available. Applicable on future purchases only and may not be retroactively applied. Multi-session discounts will apply to additional weeks purchased for the same camper. Standard cancellation policy applies.
YMCA of Metro Denver
Embark on an unforgettable adventure this summer at YMCA Summer Camp! Kids ages 5 - 14 across the Denver metro area can dive into Summer at the Y-seum, where exploration and excitement come to life. With physical activities, creative art projects, fun games, field trips and outdoor play, there’s something for everyone. From making new friends to uncovering new passions, YMCA Summer Camp offers an experience like no other. Spots fill quickly, so register now and give your child a summer filled with curiosity, fun, and memories they’ll treasure forever!
Visit The Urban Farm!
Join The Urban Farm for this year's Farm Camp and Equine Camp! Camp dates begin June 9th and run through August 15th. The Urban Farm is a one-of-a-kind camp, situated 22 acres of farm land and hosting 150 plus animals. Campers learn where their food comes from, get to interact with our animals and, meet new friends!
