Colorado Academy Summer Camp (Middle & High School)

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! Instructor: Coach Steve Hyatt.

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. Instructor: Tennis Time.

Your imagination rules the studio! Bring your big ideas to life with expert help. Dive into drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, and sensory play. Whether you love 2D or 3D, we have the tools. It’s total artistic freedom—come make your masterpiece! Instructor: artSpark.

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! Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei.

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. Instructor: MindDance Coding.

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. Instructor: Jenny Werner.

Think you’ve mastered Stamp and Splash? Think again! This advanced camp is for older campers ready for the next challenge. We’ll hand you the tools to carve, etch, and press like a pro as you master techniques like linocut and intaglio. Find out how awesome your art can be. Instructor: Phia T Creates.

IncrediQuest Camps teach intro subjects where campers learn skills by doing! Entrepreneurship: Bring a business idea to life and pitch it “Shark Tank” style. Board Game Design: Design and create your own board game to play with family and friends. Instructor: IncrediCamps.

Unlock the power of Python! Learn the world’s most popular language to build your own apps. Explore fundamentals like variables, user input, control structures, and operators while discovering why pros love this versatile tool. PREREQUISITE: Standard Keyboard Use. Instructor: Silicon STEM.

Elevate your swimming! Led by D1 and Olympic swimmers, athletes use video analysis to perfect strokes, starts, and turns. Gain personalized feedback, improve technique, and build confidence. Ages 8 and up; prior competitive swim experience. Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton.

Each day starts off with delicious donuts or other sweet treat, setting the tone for a chill day! Campers paint pottery, have board game battles, play putt putt, enjoy puppy yoga, and attend a colorful Paint ‘n’ Sip session (with juice boxes!). Come chill with us! Instructor: CA Summer Programs.

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. Instructor: Lise Kafka.

Get ready for a week of fast-paced fun, friends, and lacrosse! Join Head Coach Chris Deutschman and our dedicated CA Varsity players for an unforgettable camp experience. Our philosophy is simple: we learn by playing. Days are packed with exciting, game-based sessions that teach skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. Whether your child is picking up a stick for the first time or is a seasoned player looking to sharpen their game, they will leave with new skills, more confidence, and a deeper love for lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome – players will be grouped by age and experience for maximum fun and learning. Instructor: Chris Deutschman.

Your imagination rules the studio! Bring your big ideas to life with expert help. Dive into drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, and sensory play. Whether you love 2D or 3D, we have the tools. It’s total artistic freedom—come make your masterpiece! Instructor: artSpark.

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! Instructor: Jane Kelly & Julie Wei.

Join our fun and engaging aca-awesome, a cappella summer camp! Sing your heart out, learn vocal techniques, blend in harmony, and build confidence—all in a supportive, energetic environment. No instruments, just our voices and fun! Instructor: Kate Grigsby.

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.

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. Instructor: Jenny Werner.

Forget staying in the lines—this camp is all about action! We’re pouring, spinning, and scraping our way to a masterpiece. We’ll use palette knives, sponges, leaves, and even wax to discover just how creative and wild painting can be. Come play with paint! Instructor: Lori Worthman.

Think you’ve mastered Stamp and Splash? Think again! This advanced camp is for older campers ready for the next challenge. We’ll hand you the tools to carve, etch, and press like a pro as you master techniques like linocut and intaglio. Find out how awesome your art can be. Instructor: Phia T Creates.

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. Instructor: Music 4 Humans.

IncrediQuest Camps teach intro subjects where campers learn skills by doing! Comic Strip: Create your own comic strip or graphic novel. Spy Intelligence: Become a spy through challenge games and stimulating missions. Instructor: IncrediCamps.

Step into the role of a real game designer! Dream up characters, build worlds, and code your own classic-style video games! Animate sprites that jump, collect objects, dodge obstacles, and more! By the end of camp, you’ll have your own 2D games to share. Instructor: Sillicon STEM.

Roll, race, and code with Sphero BOLT! In this hands-on camp, you turn these smart robots into action-filled adventure machines. Learn to code BOLT’s colorful LED matrix and sensors on a Fire tablet as you tackle obstacle courses, races, and team missions. Instructor: Silicon STEM.

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! Instructor: CA Summer Programs.

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. Instructor: APEX Denver.

Whether you imagine yourself as a pro golfer or enjoy miniature golf, this camp is for you! This week, we putt our way through the Denver area’s notable putt-putt courses, including an indoor glow-in-the-dark course and outdoor venues. Face obstacles and challenges all week! Instructor: Leo Procise.

Day Camp for 6-year-olds to 13-year-olds is the anchor of CA’s summer programs and is offered for seven weeks of the summer. The Day Camp program is based on good old-fashioned summertime fun! Instructor: CA Summer Programs.

The CA Summer Day Camp offers a two-week Apprentice Counselor Program for young people (ages 13-15) who wish to gain valuable experience working and caring for children as a counselor in training. Under the guidance of a leadership coach, the apprentice counselors assist regular counselors in the management and care of campers. Instructor: CA Summer Programs.

Dive under the sea this summer in our SpongeBob the Musical: School Edition camp! Kids will sing, dance, and act their way through Bikini Bottom while building confidence, creativity, and friendships. Join us for a fun-filled underwater adventure on stage! Instructor: Mountain Performing Arts.

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 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.

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! Instructor: Denver Fencing Center.

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. Instructor: A Stoked Life.

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! Instructor: CA Summer Programs.