Guide to Park Hill and Nearby Summer Camps
Adventures Outside Day Camps I Denver
For kids grades 1-5. 11-week outdoor and educational programs at two Denver river locations from 6/8 to 8/21. $200/week. The Greenway Foundation. www.greenwayfoundation.org/summercamp, 303-743-9720 ext. 910, bekky@greenwayfoundation.org
Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps I Stapleton
ACA Accredited, CDHS licensed. Stapleton Day Camps (ages 5-11) and Sleep Away Camp (ages 7-15). Sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, arts & crafts, backpacking, songs, campfires, etc., at camp property with private lake. Discounts, payment plans, scholarships available for all programs. aocamps.com, 720-249-2997
Art Garage | 6100 E 23rd Ave.
Discover a world of inspiration and creativity at The Art Garage. Weeklong, age-appropriate classes designed to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, and imagination for children ages 3-12. Ceramics, Drawing, painting, mixed-media, poetry, animation and more! Monday through Friday June 8-August 21. Full day or half day Camps are $210+. Go to artgaragedenver.com to register.
Art Students League of Denver I 200 Grant St.
Ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture. Morning and afternoon camps available. Prices vary. 303-778-6990, asld.org
Aurora Dance Arts I Various Locations
Sessions include Fairy Tale Princess, Lil’ Kids Hip Hop Camp, Michael Jackson Dance, All Styles Dance, Teen Hip Hop, Poms/Cheerleading, Ballet Intensive for Nutcracker auditions and more. Ages 4-18. Camps begin week of 6/15. auroragov.org/dance, 303-326-8308
Bike Depot | 2825 Fairfax St.
Activities include fun bike rides, field trips, Bike Maintenance 101, bike route navigation, community building, with a capstone fieldtrip on which Bike Campers will go on a fun and exciting field trip the last day of camp. Age groups: Cogs 7-10 years; Spokes 11-14 years. Two-week sessions cost $475. Info: thebikedepot.org or 303-393-1963.
Bladium Kids Camps I 2400 Central Park Blvd.
Highly active weeklong camps; full or half-days. Lunch/snacks included. Begin 6/8. 303-320-3033, denverkids@bladium.com, bladiumdenver.com/youth-kids/kids-camps
Bluff Lake | 3400 Havana Way
Explore science and nature at Bluff Lake. Weekly camps for ages 6-12. Half and full-day options available from $65 to $300. Flexible drop-off from 8-9am/free. This summer’s camps feature two themes: Pathfinders and River Walkers. Info: Keith@BluffLake.org, 720-708-4079 or BluffLake.org
Ceramics in the City I 1912 Pearl St.
Learn pottery painting techniques, cut and fuse glass projects, mold and paint clay projects, etc. Session 1 is 6/23, 24, 25. $150; Session 2 is 7/28, 29, 30 $150. 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 7-13. 303-200-0461, www.ceramicsinthecity.com
City of Aurora Summer Camps I Various locations
Ages 3-14. www.auroragov.org/recreation, 303-326-8560
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club | Various
Camps for players of all abilities ages 5-18, June to August. Cost varies per camp. Skills development from beginning fundamentals to elite player evolution. In Stapleton, Lowry or Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Schedule, info and pricing: www.rapidsyouthsoccer.org, 303-399-5858
Commerce City Parks & Recreation I 6060 E. Parkway Dr.
From 6/8-8/7, ages 6-15. Full-day camps from animal planet and buggin’ out to extreme sports and urban adventures. State-licensed; CCAP-approved. $120-$140/week resident; $145-$165/week nonresidents. 303-289-3659, c3gov.com/camp
CorePower Yoga Stapleton I 7485 East 29th Place
The camp is an introduction to yoga for kids ages 5–13. Four 1-week long camp sessions run 7/7 to 7/27. Cost is $75 per week and runs for 1 hour M-F. The weeklong sessions focus on the basics of yoga and how children can start to focus on breath, movement, concentration and meditation. Each session will be fused with stories and myths of the practice, games, movement and fun! Phone: 303-377-7444, Email: stapleton@corepoweryoga.com
Dance Institute Summer Camp I 4601 Quebec St.
For ages 4 and up. Full and ½ day camps available June, July and August. Summer intermediate and advance dance intensives for teens and pre-teens. www.DanceInstituteDenver.com
Dardano’s School of Gymnastics | 2250 Kearney St.
Two 4-week sessions for ages 3-5½ beginning 6/1/26 to 6/25. Call for pricing. Activities include gymnastics, games, arts & crafts and more. Each Info: dardanosgym.com or 303-355-0080.
Denver Botanic Gardens’ Garden Camps I 1007 York St.
Ages 6-12. Grow your mind, plant a new friend and dig into the gardens with weeklong day camps. 720-865-3580, catalog.botanicgardens.org, registrar@botanicgardens.org
Denver Dumb Friends League Camps I Denver
Learn to be safe around animals and work with variety of pets at the shelter. Experienced, staff, guest speakers and cuddly critters for a week of activities, games and crafts. Various dates. 303-751-5772, ddfl.org/crittercamp
Denver Montclair International School | 206 Red Cross Way
English and foreign language camp options. No prior language experience is necessary. Full schedule, pricing and info: dmischool.com or 303-340-3647.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science | 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Options from weeklong half-day to weeklong full-day camps. Ages 4-grade 6. Campers journey throughout the museum and into City Park to experiment, create, build and learn. Register online or call 303.370.6000 Info: dmns.org/summercamps or 303-370-6000.
Denver School of the Arts I Montview and Quebec
Various summer programs and camps for students grades 3-12, beginning June 8. Affordable and flexible programs in theatre, vocal music, dance and creative writing. $55-$210 depending on program. dsa.dpsk12.org or tracy_holt@dpsk12.org or brandon_becker@dpsk12.org
Denver Zoo | 2300 Steele St.
Summer weeklong day camps for ages pre-K through 8th grade.
Campers participate in hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal encounters, crafts, games, stories and more. Registration now open at denverzoo.org. Info: 720-337-1408
DSST: Stapleton Tennis Camp I Montview and Syracuse
Ages 5-12. Focus on serve, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys and overheads. Groups based on age and skill. 26 kids/session. 6/8-12 and 6/15-19, 9am-12pm (1 or both weeks). $195/week or $350/both weeks. Info: munroejm@yahoo.com
Four Mile Historic Park Camps I 715 S. Forest St.
How the West Was Fun! Ages 6-11. Full-day, members $203, nonmembers $225. Camps beginning in June and July. For info and to sign up: 720-865-0814, www.fourmilepark.org/summer-day-camp
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families | 2052 Elm St.
12 summer camps for families who have adopted internationally and domestically. The camps provide cultural activities and a supportive environment for the adoptive family, ages 3-18 and parents. Camps are held in different locations on various dates throughout summer. $103-$128/person. To register, 303-320-4234 or heritagecamps.org
Jewish Community Center I 350 S Dahlia St.
Day camps, sleepaway camps, sports camps and weeklong themed camps. Before and after care available for extra fee. www.jccdenver.org, 303-316-6307
Johnson & Wales Basketball Camp I Montview & Quebec
Ages 5-13, boys and girls. Fundamental basketball skills and team concepts. Skills sessions and games daily. 6/22- 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson & Wales University coaches/players serve as counselors. $250. Quintin Grogan: 303-256-9319, qgrogan@jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales Youth Soccer Camp I Montview & Quebec
Coed, ages 5-14. Skills sessions (dribbling, passing, shooting and defending) and small-sided games daily. Full-day or half-day. Johnson & Wales University players serve as counselors and coaches. Jennifer Colley: 303-256-9511; jcolley@jwu.edu
Kathy’s Kamp Summer Enrichment Camp I 4800 Telluride St.
Affordable childcare option for working parents, from 6/8-7/24. Sports, outdoor activities, cooking classes, reading education, arts & crafts, swimming, etc. Run by Families Forward Resource Center, Z-Place, $75/week. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CCAP accepted and fundraisers available to help parents raise money for camp fees. familiesforwardrc.org, 303-307-0718
Minds On, Hands On Summer Camp I 6550 E. 21st Ave.
Kindergarten–7th grade. Enrichment camp to support and bring all students up to grade level as readers, writers and mathematicians. Morning focus on academics, blocks of reading, math and language. Afternoon recreational activities include cooking, arts & crafts, outdoor activities and constructive play. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $140/week, plus $5 for early drop-off and $5 for late pickup per week. Tammy Wiley at 720-404-2643, tammyyammytyme@yahoo.com
Musical and Theater Summer Camps I Stapleton
Various programs, from Disney’s Cinderella to Aladdin, Jazz Ensemble Camp to Piano Performance and Composition Camp www.neighborhoodmusicstapleton.com, 720-378-3668
Park Hill Golf Course | 4141 E 35th Ave.
Half- and full-day camps for junior golfers of all abilities.
Schedule and pricing: parkhillgc.com or 303-333-5411 x32.
Stapleton All Sports Multi-Sport Camps.
Boys & girls ages 4-10. 9am-12pm. 7/6-10, 7/13-17, 7/20-24, 7/27-31. $150/week or $500 for all 4 weeks. Athletes rotate through soccer, tennis, baseball/tee ball and football with fun drills and games to learn skills in each sport. Camps take place outside at Westerly Creek Elem., 26th and Akron in Stapleton. 720-985-6642, info@stapletonallsports.com
Summer Sacred Art 2015 I Montview Blvd.
Presbyterian Church Ages 6-10. Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning 6/15 to 7/13. $70/child. Visual arts, music and story components, outdoor play and lunch. One mom and child session, 8/4-7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for kids 6-10. Childcare available for young siblings this session only. $75/family. Sandy Prouty: 303-355-1651 ext.110 or prouty@montview.org, www.montview.org
Summer in the Parks and Teen Adventures | City of Denver
Comprehensive recreational programming: arts/crafts, active games, sports, aquatics, field trips and special events. Call community recreation at 720-865-0840, www.denvergov.org, community.rec@denvergov.org.
The Urban Farm I 10200 Smith Road
Farm experience with various workshops and classes. Embracing Horses horsemanship education and lessons. 303-307-9332, www.theurbanfarm.org