Colorado Academy Summer Camp (School Age)

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.

Tumble into a week of fun and new skills! Build strength, flexibility, and coordination through gymnastics athletic training. Campers learn how to safely use gymnastics equipment, improve existing strengths, and tackle new skills with the help of expert coaches. Instructor: Golden Gymnastics Training Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A music-filled adventure for curious minds! Each day, young explorers dive into playful activities with piano, ukulele, drums, and singing, learning rhythm and sound. Campers try music appreciation, performance, and creation, blending instruments and tech. Instructor: Music 4 Humans.

Sail the high seas with pirates, giant squid, and create Arrr-T! We create pirate and sea-enchanted projects all week, including canvas, 3D pirate ships, fancy pirate pants, and more! Each day is a new adventure in creative pirate mayhem! Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice.

Cooking and science are a match! Join our STEAM camp to explore connections between food and Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math. We add spice, subtract boredom, and multiply engagement. Young chefs create delectable dishes and conduct edible experiments. Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking.

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.

Step into our Candy Lab and explore science through sweet experiments! From candy chemistry to edible art, every activity uses candy to teach cool scientific concepts. Mix, melt, and marvel at how sweets can be both delicious and educational! Instructor: Kidcreate Studio.

Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer! Instructor: Colorado Master Chess.

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.

Explore robotics with LEGO® bricks and Cubelets® in this challenge-oriented program! Each way a student snaps cubes creates a unique robot. Figure out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. Work with a partner to create lighthouses, vehicles, and animals. Instructor: Snapology.

Prepare yourself for science and eye-popping experiences! Discover the wonder of bubbles by making a bubblelarium, create secret messages on papyrus paper using hieroglyphics, simulate a real avalanche, and make a clucking cup to amplify sound. Instructor: Science Matters.

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.

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.

Join us at Denver Audubon’s Nature Center in Chatfield State Park for outdoor adventures! Explore rivers, build shelters, meet animal ambassadors, and scoop for insects. Get dirty, get wet, play in the woods, and make new friends connecting with nature. Instructor: Denver Audubon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No stove? No oven? No problem! We’ll master microwave magic, zapping camper-friendly dishes from Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond. Get ready to make (and eat!) Onigiri, Pancit, and Bread Pudding. Please share dietary restrictions/allergies. Instructor: VAC Enrichment.

Dance Adventures returns with a journey down the yellow brick road! Campers explore ballet, movement, and storytelling with Dorothy and friends, plus enjoy a special viewing of Colorado Ballet’s Wizard of Oz. Discover the magic of dance in Oz! Instructor: Colorado Ballet.

Join us for Storybook Adventures in arts and crafts! Each day, we enjoy a different storybook, then create a themed project. From Cinderella’s slipper, to Hansel and Gretel’s candy house, and Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf—it’s a fanciful week of creativity! Instructor: Createry Workshop.

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.

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.

Cooking and science are a match! Join our STEAM camp to explore connections between food and Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math. We add spice, subtract boredom, and multiply engagement. Young chefs create delectable dishes and conduct edible experiments. Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking.

Campers find endless inspiration in fabrics, threads, and colorful materials, transforming them into amazing creations. It’s an opportunity to explore creativity and connect with others who share a passion for crafting wonders. Instructor: Grasshopper Kids.

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.

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.

Which fork do I use? (And other mysteries, solved!) Camp Polite uses fun, hands-on, age-appropriate activities to teach important manners for school, mealtime, and every day! Each day of camp focuses on a different social and dining skill. Instructor: Cotillion Academy.

Step into our Candy Lab and explore science through sweet experiments! From candy chemistry to edible art, every activity uses candy to teach cool scientific concepts. Mix, melt, and marvel at how sweets can be both delicious and educational! Instructor: Kidcreate Studio.

Checkmate! Beginner & intermediate players learn strategy, tactics, and etiquette. A new topic is taught each session, and each week. Taught by five-time Denver Chess Champion & National Master Todd Bardwick. Make your move this summer! Instructor: Colorado Master Chess.

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.

Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, and colorful ingredients! Young chefs learn how foods get from the ground to our plates and what makes certain ingredients “super” for the body. Practice basic cooking skills and techniques on the way to becoming a super chef! Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking.

Fizz, pop, ooze, and slime your way through chemistry! We put science skills to work exploring chemical reactions, the science of color, and candy experiments. Investigate with MAD LABS! Experiments include lava lamps, boo bubbles, fizz inflators, and slimeology. Instructor: Denver Test Prep.

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.

It’s time to build some robots! Campers follow step-by-step instructions to build robots out of LEGO® bricks! They experiment with gears, sensors, wheels, axles, levers, and more while building frogs, dogs, alligators, and more! Instructor: Snapology.

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.

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.

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.

Make amazing toys at Toy Shop Camp with Craftsman & Apprentice! Design, build, and invent rolling wooden toys, stitch stuffed toys, and upcycled games. End the week with a camper-run Toy Market to showcase and sell your creations. Instructor: Craftsman and Apprentice.

What is a fairy? What is a gnome? Where do they live? Both are associated with gardens and the earth. Learn about folklore and legends as we create garden homes and crafts to attract fairies and gnomes to your yard this summer! Instructor: Debbie McNamara.

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.

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.