Colorado Academy Summer Camp (Middle & High School)

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. Instructor: Oliver Neely.

Coach Maggie of CA’s Middle and Upper School Ultimate teams teaches the basic skills of Ultimate. The week consists of learning to throw, catch, the rules of the game, and how to cut and handle on the field. Don’t know what that means? Great! Come and learn! Instructor: Maggie McManus.

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. Instructor: Createry Workshop.

Young chefs whip up treats using just a microwave! From gooey mug cakes to crispy rice krispie bars, we mix, melt, and learn kitchen skills and the science behind snacks—no oven needed. Please share dietary restrictions/allergies. Instructor: VAC Enrichment.

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.

Get hooked… or looped! Campers choose to knit or crochet—learn key techniques and create a project! Includes practice time and hands-on guidance with an instructor who holds a Textiles & Merchandising degree and has her own alterations studio. Beginner to advanced welcome! Instructor: Molly Janak.

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.

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.

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.

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. Instructor: Isabella Ubertone.

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.

Let your imagination run wild! Make moveable figures from little tubes and rubber bands, then turn them into warrior princesses, aliens, dragon people, or mummies! Rig them to battle with little balloon hearts—like homemade Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots! Instructor: Lori Worthman.

Young chefs whip up treats using just a microwave! From gooey mug cakes to crispy rice krispie bars, we mix, melt, and learn kitchen skills and the science behind snacks—no oven needed. Please share dietary restrictions/allergies. Instructor: VAC Enrichment.

Ready to start stitching? Campers will learn key techniques and create a project! Includes practice time and hands-on guidance with an instructor who holds a Textiles & Merchandising degree and has her own alterations studio. Beginner to advanced welcome! Instructor: Molly Janak.

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. Instructor: Kit Hernandez.

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! Instructor: Kathleen Kirkman.

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. Instructor: Wize Academy.

Build, play, and bring creations to life at Robotics Camp! Using LEGO bricks and simple coding, campers engineer robots that move, race, and complete challenges—a perfect mix of imagination, teamwork, and hands-on learning! Instructor: Denver Test Prep.

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.

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.

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.

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. Instructor: Bob Ulrich.

Calling all photographers! Gain experience using a DSLR camera while visiting sites in Denver. You capture majestic landscapes at the Denver Botanic Gardens, street photography in RiNo, and beautiful creatures at the Butterfly Pavilion. Instructor: Karen Donald.

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. Instructor: Becci Marzonie.

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. Instructor: Jillian Abee.

You may love movies, but might lack the vocabulary to analyze them. After introducing campers to film language (shot types, camera movement, editing, etc.), we visit local cinemas to watch classic and contemporary films. We end by producing short “explainer” videos. Instructor: Ross Holland.

During this exciting week, we visit some of Denver’s best escape rooms. Escape using teamwork and clues. Create an escape room using cause-and-effect contraptions for others. This is for beginners who have only completed two to three escape rooms. Instructor: Kathy Zolla.

Ninja warrior obstacle courses, tree climbing, and state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing—campers are flying high every day. Learn discipline, teamwork, and strength. The week ends with a thrilling ropes course adventure. Instructor: Sara Monterroso.

Foodie Frontier! Young chefs explore global markets for unique ingredients. Each day includes a store visit, a cultural restaurant lunch, and crafting simple, no-cook snacks. A hands-on adventure fostering curiosity and a love for world flavors! Instructor: Cate Dance.

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. Instructor: Colorado Mountain School.

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! Instructor: Denver Fencing Center.

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! Instructor: Christine Booth.

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! Instructor: CA Summer Programs.