Colorado Academy Summer Camp (School Age)

Our camper-friendly expert instructors provide personalized and group instruction. They help campers overcome fears and learn essential skills, such as starting, stopping, and maneuvering a bike around obstacles. Instructor: Leo Procise and Michelle DeRock.

An action-packed week of classic outdoor summer games! We’re running wild with flag tag, water balloons, and creative relays. Plus, we’ll test our senses with a blind walk and compete in a mini-sand castle contest. It’s an exciting week of “fun in the sun” activities! Instructor: Jessica Bryan.

Soccer Buddies returns to Colorado Academy with a refreshed experience: upbeat coaches, imaginative play, and age-right challenges that build skills, confidence, and friendships—wrapped in a safe, joyful week campers can’t wait to attend. Instructor: Soccer Buddies.

Participants of all ages thrive physically and mentally! Through dynamic soccer and basketball, campers master key fundamentals, building confidence and teamwork. The program includes BOOM Yoga for mindful movement and breathing to stay calm and improve focus. Instructor: BOOM Sports.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome, outdoor artists! Through planting, painting, investigating, and fun outdoor art/STEM projects while spending lots of time exploring the great outdoors, while creating unique art projects to take home! Instructor: Denver Art & Growth LLC.

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.

Join the Irish Dance Party , where you’ll be introduced to Irish dance basics through new choreography and traditional céilí team dances—with a twist! We’ll dance with a parachute, build leprechaun traps, play games, jam to Irish folk music, & more! All identities, bodies, and abilities are welcome. Instructor: Caitriona Irish Dance.

In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows like Street Food, Nailed It!, and more! Learn to use different cooking equipment, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty recipes. This exciting cooking adventure gets the creative juices flowing! Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking.

This camp introduces young artists to the magical and messy world of clay. Unleash imagination as they learn basic clay building techniques by creating their own sparkly geode, a tic-tac-toe game, a pinch pot with a mosaic decoration, and more. Instructor: Kidcreate Studio.

In this beginner’s introduction to music notation and songwriting, campers learn to read and write basic musical notation by hand, while exploring melodious musical instruments, such as the piano, recorder, and ukulele. Instructor: Isabella Ubertone.

In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs. Instructor: Penny Best.

Campers follow step-by-step instructions to design their own amusement park rides. While building with Technic LEGO® bricks and power functions, they learn physics and engineering concepts, as well as problem-solving skills, all in an engaging environment! Instructor: Snapology.

Join a one-week mystery! Young detectives conduct hands-on forensic tests on “crime scene” evidence. Perform lab tests on clues, including thread comparison, chromatography, pH, and powder tests. Campers practice observation, experimentation, and analysis to solve the mystery. Instructor: Sue Counterman.

Shine in Math Olympics! Designed for elementary students who love a challenge, this program offers advanced problems, friendly competition, and an engaging, supportive space to expand skills and unleash your inner math champion! Instructor: Denver Test Prep.

Become a purr-fect veterinarian at camp! Role-play key responsibilities by learning to care for a cat, understand animal body language, and maintain a healthy environment. They create a cat toy, design a vet clinic, and gain hands-on experience in veterinary care. Instructor: Little Medical School.

Dive right in! Come face-to-face with fascinating ocean creatures as you dissect a real shark, hatch and raise your own Triassic Triops, and explore life in the deep sea. Design a boat with Archimedes Principle in mind. Instructor: Science Matters.

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.

Bring sports to life in an action-packed LEGO adventure! Spend the day with energetic Play-Well instructors. Team up to design awesome stadiums, build machines that mimic sports moves, and create exciting games. Use creativity and teamwork to engineer, build, and compete! Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies.

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.

Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons! Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton.

Lessons on the links cover etiquette, safety, putting, short game (chipping, pitching), full swing, and strategies for getting around a golf course efficiently. Required: a bag of junior golf clubs, tees, golf balls, collared shirts, and tailored shorts. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles are also encouraged. Instructor: Beth Folsom.

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.

Participants of all ages thrive physically and mentally! Through dynamic soccer and basketball, campers master key fundamentals, building confidence and teamwork. The program includes BOOM Yoga for mindful movement and breathing to stay calm and improve focus. Instructor: BOOM Sports.

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.

Cats, Kittens, and Fur! Join us for a full week of cute and cuddly cat and kitten arts and crafts! Each day is a new adventure in all things cat-themed, including canvas painting, cat masks, 3D cat houses, and more! Instructor: Createry Workshop.

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.

Welcome, outdoor artists! Through planting, painting, investigating, and fun outdoor art/STEM projects while spending lots of time exploring the great outdoors, while creating unique art projects to take home! Instructor: Denver Art & Growth LLC.

In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows like Street Food, Nailed It!, and more! Learn to use different cooking equipment, explore flavor pairings, and create tasty recipes. This exciting cooking adventure gets the creative juices flowing! Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking.

This camp introduces young artists to the magical and messy world of clay. Unleash imagination as they learn basic clay building techniques by creating their own sparkly geode, a tic-tac-toe game, a pinch pot with a mosaic decoration, and more. Instructor: Kidcreate Studio.

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.

Enjoy Swiftie-themed daily crafts, games, hoop skills, and more! All are designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection. Each day has a special theme with optional dress-up suggestions to help campers feel festive and included. Instructor: Hula Hoop Empire LLC.

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.

In this multi-week, multi-sensory intervention camp, work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Campers have group lessons and break into small groups to practice skills. Instructors are trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lively Letters reading programs. Instructor: Penny Best.

In Brick Art and Design Lab, campers learn about famous artists, art forms, and art movements and create unique works of art out of LEGO® bricks that reach beyond the past and into the future! Instructor: Snapology.

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.

Shine in Math Olympics! Designed for elementary students who love a challenge, this program offers advanced problems, friendly competition, and an engaging, supportive space to expand skills and unleash your inner math champion! Instructor: Denver Test Prep.

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.

Wonder what it’s like to be a doctor? Learn about vital organs and medical tools like stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs. Practice first aid, understand pharmacy, and explore healthcare. This hands-on experience fosters inspired learning for healthy futures. Instructor: Little Medical School.

Conduct experiments to discover the science underlying magic. Explore chemistry by creating chemical reactions and color-changing potions. Expand matter, make polymers, and write invisible messages. Use science to create exciting magic tricks and illusions! Instructor: Jessica Bryan.

Wild reactions are where it’s at! Make water disappear, play with snow that never melts, and make Slime that looks alive! You won’t believe that mixing fun can teach some science before it’s done. With a Pop, or a Bang, or even some Fizz, you have become a chemistry whiz! Instructor: Science Matters.

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.

Why wait for winter?! Strengthen ski and snowboarding technical skills at Shredder’s indoor Littleton facility. Open to beginning and intermediate levels. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Shredder Littleton.

Beginner through intermediate-level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety, and campers learn to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently. Campers get ten hours of in-water instruction, equivalent to five months of lessons! Instructor: SwimLabs Littleton.

Calling all four-year-olds for summer camp! Our Sunshine program is designed for four-year-olds. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, our youngest campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities are designed around our weekly themes. We maximize the ‘funshine’ with daily projects, arts and crafts, splash activities and much, much more! The Sunshine Program maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 6:1. Campers may attend a 5-day week program or a 3-day week program, registering for one week, or multiple weeks. *$410 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday.)

The Rainbow Program is designed for children who will turn five by June 8 and will be kindergartners in the fall of 2026. Located in a campus facility specifically designed for this age group, campers participate in activities tailored to their needs. Daily activities for 2026 include: adventure, arts and crafts, drama, swimming (lessons, & free swim) every day, campfire program (songs, stories, community building), group games, tennis fun, music, and more. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. *$375 for 3-day week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 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.

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.

Game on at Fun & Games Camp with Craftsman & Apprentice! Build outdoor games, tabletop pinball, and handheld toys. Invent, create, and play all week—then show it all off at our camper-made cardboard arcade Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice.

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.

At Camp Math and Read, campers entering second and third grade sharpen math and reading skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Our lessons help campers build confidence and a love for learning while making new friends. Every day is an opportunity to grow! Instructor: Heather Goeddel.

Learn about Colorful Colorado! What do the colors on the state flag symbolize? Does Colorado have a state cactus? Is it the birthplace of the cheeseburger? Make crafts and learn more facts about our state! Instructor: Debbie McNamara.

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.

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.

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.

Travel to some of Denver’s magnificent outdoor spaces! Learn about different flora and fauna. Practice survival skills, do a little outdoor cooking, and explore different ecosystems. Think Magic School Bus meets Wild Kratts. Instructor: Beth Hickenlooper.

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.

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.