Westminster and Broomfield Kids Programs
Navigating kids' activities in Westminster and Broomfield? This guide cuts through the noise to help North Metro parents find year-round camps, classes.
Westminster and Broomfield sit at the junction of Adams, Jefferson, and Boulder counties, which creates a scheduling reality most metro Denver camp lists ignore. Your kids may attend Adams 12 Five Star Schools or Boulder Valley, your commute probably runs along US-36 or I-25, and the programs you need have to work around all of that. Across the 232 camps in our Denver metro database, weekly costs range from $65 to $1,995 (ProjectKids directory, 2026). This guide covers the specific options that make sense for families in this corridor, named programs, real prices, and honest logistics.
Key Takeaways
- Camp Apex at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster starts at just $65-$85/week, the lowest-cost structured camp in the north metro
- Butterflies at 6252 W 104th Ave. runs outdoor programming at $325/week, serving families in the Westminster-Broomfield boundary
- STEM and robotics options near the US-36 corridor start at $279/week at CodeNinjas (101 Ulster Ct.) up to $500/week for Play Well sessions
- Arts programs at PAA Colorado run $250-$450/week with 253 sessions, one of the largest session counts in the region
- The Denver metro median day camp cost is $300/week (ProjectKids directory, 2026), and this corridor has solid options both below and above that line
- Most competitive programs in Westminster and Broomfield fill their first registration windows in January or February
What are the best budget camps in Westminster and Broomfield?
The most affordable structured option in this part of the metro is Camp Apex at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster, running $65-$85/week with 50 sessions available (ProjectKids directory, 2026). At that price point, Camp Apex is genuinely unusual for a structured summer camp, not a drop-in babysitting program. For north metro families stretched across multiple weeks of summer coverage, that difference adds up fast.
The next step up is Butterflies at 6252 W 104th Ave., priced at $325/week with 60 sessions. Butterflies runs outdoor and nature programming, which fits well for families in the Broomfield corridor who want something beyond a recreation center gym. The address puts it squarely between Westminster and Broomfield, accessible from both sides of the US-36 interchange.
We've found that budget camp options in the north suburbs get overlooked because most search results default to Denver proper or Boulder. Camp Apex's $65/week starting price is lower than anything comparable in Cherry Creek or the Denver Tech Center corridor.
For a full breakdown of low-cost options across the metro, see free and low-cost Denver summer camps.
Citation Capsule: Camp Apex at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster costs $65-$85/week and runs 50 sessions, making it the lowest-priced structured summer camp in the north Denver metro. The Denver metro median for comparable day camps is $300/week (ProjectKids directory, 2026).
What STEM and coding camps are available near US-36?
STEM camps on the US-36 corridor cluster around Westminster and Broomfield and cover a wide price range. CodeNinjas at 101 Ulster Ct. offers a flat $279/week rate with 120 sessions available, one of the most consistent session counts for a coding program in north Denver (ProjectKids directory, 2026). For families who want predictable scheduling across multiple summer weeks, that volume of sessions means you're unlikely to be locked out by waitlists.
Play Well (Schedule Play Well sessions) runs STEM camps at $300-$500/week with 230 sessions, the largest session count of any STEM program in this dataset. Play Well uses LEGO engineering materials for real project-based learning, not free-play with retail sets. Kids work through structural load concepts, gear ratios, and mechanical systems. It's structured instruction, not supervised building time.
COED Ninja Summer Camp at 4860 Van Gordon St. (Summer Breeze Week) runs $335/week for 60 sessions, bridging the gap between martial arts movement and camp structure. The Van Gordon address sits on the Arvada-Westminster boundary, accessible from either city. For families who want athletic programming with the discipline component of a martial arts studio, this fills a specific gap.
Citation Capsule: CodeNinjas at 101 Ulster Ct. in Westminster/Broomfield charges a flat $279/week for coding instruction across 120 sessions (ProjectKids directory, 2026). Play Well STEM camps in the same corridor offer 230 sessions at $300-$500/week, the highest session volume of any STEM provider in north Denver.
What arts camps are near Westminster and Broomfield?
PAA Colorado runs arts and creative programming at $250-$450/week with 253 sessions, the largest total session count of any arts program in the north metro dataset (ProjectKids directory, 2026). PAA's programming covers visual arts, performing arts, and media disciplines. The session volume means flexibility: if your family has a complicated summer schedule, the odds of finding an open session are much higher than with a smaller program.
The Colorado Music Institute at 6789 S. Yosemite St. in Centennial runs music-focused camps at $160-$375/week with 165 sessions. While the Centennial address puts it south of Westminster proper, it sits on the US-36 and C-470 interchange, making it a reasonable drive for Broomfield families. The $160/week entry point makes it one of the more accessible music programs in the region.
Dance Institute Denver at 10515 E 40th Ave. offers dance camps at $225/week flat with 100 sessions. For Broomfield families heading into Denver for a specialty arts week, Dance Institute's $225/week is a competitive price point for dedicated dance instruction. Pop Punk Camp at 2030 S. Colorado Blvd. runs music and performance camps at $425/week for 100 sessions, covering a more specialized audience.
What outdoor and nature programs serve north metro families?
Butterflies at 6252 W 104th Ave. at $325/week is the primary outdoor option sitting directly in the Westminster-Broomfield zone (ProjectKids directory, 2026). For families who want their kids in genuine outdoor programming rather than indoor recreation center camps, this is the closest option to home. The program runs 60 sessions, enough to anchor multiple weeks of a summer plan.
Hrcaonline (HRCA) at 9568 S. University Blvd. runs outdoor and nature camps at $250-$450/week with 140 sessions. Highlands Ranch Community Association manages over 8,000 acres of open space (Highlands Ranch Community Association, 2026), and their backcountry programming uses that terrain for real wilderness education. The University Blvd. address is south of Broomfield, but families in the southern end of Broomfield find it accessible.
The north Denver corridor is underserved by dedicated outdoor camps compared to the south suburbs. Families in Westminster and Broomfield who want serious nature programming typically drive south to HRCA or east to Cherry Creek State Park programs. The Butterflies program at W 104th Ave. is the exception: it serves this corridor directly.
Survive the Wild at 11280 Waterton Rd. runs outdoor survival skills camps at $350/week for 50 sessions. Located in Lone Tree near Chatfield Reservoir, it's about a 30-minute drive from central Broomfield, but parents who've been through its programming tend to keep returning. Survival skills, fire-starting, plant identification, and basic navigation are the core curriculum.
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What sports camps are close to Westminster and Broomfield?
Sports camps accessible from Westminster and Broomfield span from recreational to elite-level training. TPRD at 16799 E. Lake Ave. runs sports and athletics programming at $200-$400/week with 410 sessions (410 full sessions), the most consistently available sports program in the dataset by session count (ProjectKids directory, 2026). The "full sessions" count means these aren't partially available weeks; the entire roster is running.
Denver Tennis Park at 1560 S Franklin St. offers tennis camps at $200-$400/week with 150 sessions. For Broomfield families willing to make the 25-minute drive into Denver, this is a well-established racquet sports program. The adidas Tennis Youth Camp at Metropolitan State University at 890 Auraria Pkwy runs tennis instruction at $385-$435/week with 90 sessions (all full), including a nationally branded coaching curriculum.
COED Ninja Summer Camp at 4860 Van Gordon St. at $335/week bridges martial arts and camp athletics. Nike Swim Camp at Brackett Hall charges $1,041/week with 180 sessions, the premium end of the sports spectrum for families with competitive swimmers. The session count of 180 suggests strong demand and multiple program tracks running simultaneously.
Avid4 Adventure runs rock climbing at Wash Park (1650 S Birch St.) for $740/week with 70 sessions. While the Denver location is a 30-minute drive from Broomfield, Avid4 is one of the few metro programs offering genuine climbing instruction for kids, not just a gym visit. For families with kids who've shown interest in climbing, the drive is usually worth it.
How does this area compare on price across all camp categories?
Westminster and Broomfield offer a genuine range: from $65/week at Camp Apex to $1,041/week at Nike Swim Camp. Most families building a summer plan for this corridor will find their options in the $200-$500/week range for standard programs (ProjectKids directory, 2026). That bracket covers STEM, arts, sports, and general day camps without exceptional trade-offs on quality.
| Camp | Type | Ages | Weekly Cost | Extended Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Apex | Multi-Activity | varies | $65-$85 | check directly |
| CodeNinjas (101 Ulster Ct.) | STEM | varies | $279 | check directly |
| COED Ninja Summer Camp | Sports/Martial Arts | varies | $335 | check directly |
| Butterflies (6252 W 104th Ave.) | Outdoor/Nature | varies | $325 | check directly |
| PAA Colorado | Arts & Creative | varies | $250-$450 | check directly |
| Play Well (STEM) | STEM | varies | $300-$500 | check directly |
| Colorado Music Institute | Arts | varies | $160-$375 | check directly |
| TPRD (16799 E. Lake Ave.) | Sports | varies | $200-$400 | Yes (410 full sessions) |
| Hrcaonline (HRCA) | Outdoor/Nature | varies | $250-$450 | check directly |
| Nike Swim Camp | Sports/Swimming | varies | $1,041 | check directly |
In our full Denver metro dataset of 232 camps, the Westminster-Broomfield corridor contains programs averaging $292/week across all categories, 2.7% below the metro median of $300/week (ProjectKids directory, 2026). The lower average is driven heavily by Camp Apex's $65-$85/week pricing pulling the corridor mean down.
Citation Capsule: Across the Westminster-Broomfield corridor, summer camp costs range from $65/week at Camp Apex to $1,041/week at Nike Swim Camp, with most standard day camp programs falling between $200-$500/week (ProjectKids directory, 2026). The metro-wide median is $300/week.
What are the registration realities for north metro families?
Registration timelines are not a suggestion. Over 60% of U.S. families with children under 18 have all parents working (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024), and the demand for programs with extended care and summer coverage reflects that reality. Programs in the Westminster-Broomfield corridor follow the same pattern as the rest of the metro: popular sessions fill within days of registration opening.
TPRD at 16799 E. Lake Ave. reports 410 full sessions in the current data, meaning those spots are already committed. If TPRD is on your list, contact them directly and ask about waitlist priority and any late-opening sessions. CodeNinjas at 101 Ulster Ct. shows 120 sessions available, which suggests more open capacity.
For families in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Boulder Valley, or Jefferson County school districts, the school calendar creates coverage gaps that don't align. Professional development days, early releases, and spring break weeks need solutions that don't default to a babysitter. Programs that offer single-week and day-camp formats (Play Well, CodeNinjas) work better for these patchwork scheduling needs than programs with fixed multi-week structures.
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Frequently asked questions
Camp Apex at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. starts at $65-$85/week, the lowest-priced structured program in our north Denver dataset. At the $65 end, that's roughly 78% below the metro median of $300/week (ProjectKids directory, 2026). Contact them directly for current session availability and exact age ranges.
CodeNinjas at 101 Ulster Ct. sits in the Westminster-Broomfield corridor at a flat $279/week. Play Well sessions in the same area run $300-$500/week with 230 sessions, the largest block of STEM programming availability in the north metro (ProjectKids directory, 2026). Both are strong options before considering any programs that require a Denver city commute.
Butterflies at 6252 W 104th Ave. is the closest dedicated outdoor/nature program to the Broomfield area at $325/week. For families willing to drive south 20-25 minutes, HRCA at 9568 S. University Blvd. runs $250-$450/week across 140 sessions using Highlands Ranch's backcountry open space (Highlands Ranch Community Association, 2026).
PAA Colorado's 253 sessions at $250-$450/week makes it one of the higher-volume arts programs in the metro. The Colorado Music Institute's $160/week entry point for music camps is competitive with anything else available in the Denver metro. In contrast, premium arts programs like the Denver Center at 1101 13th St. run $450/week but require a full Denver commute.
TPRD at 16799 E. Lake Ave. shows 410 full sessions with extended care confirmed. Most recreation-based programs in the corridor offer some form of extended care, but the hours and add-on costs vary. The key question to ask any program is whether extended care runs to 5:30 PM or later, since pickups before 5:00 PM don't work for most DTC or downtown Denver commuters. See our extended care camps guide for a broader look at what to ask.
How to build a Westminster-Broomfield summer plan
Start with anchor programs first. For most north metro families, that means locking in one or two weeks of Camp Apex ($65-$85/week) or CodeNinjas ($279/week) as low-cost base coverage. Then layer in specialty weeks where budget allows.
A practical 10-week summer could look like this: four weeks of Camp Apex or a TPRD sports program ($65-$400/week), two weeks of Play Well STEM ($300-$500/week), one week of PAA Colorado arts ($250-$450/week), one week of Butterflies outdoor ($325/week), and two flexible weeks held for family vacation or camp weeks you book in spring as you see what's still open.
That range covers $2,605 to $3,955 for 10 weeks of programming, depending on which end of each program's price range you land. For comparison, 10 weeks of a premium program like Nike Swim Camp would run $10,410. The corridor gives you real options below and above the metro median.
Westminster's US-36 location and Broomfield's position between three school districts mean your logistics are more complicated than parents in a single-city zip code. The programs listed here sit within reasonable drive times of both cities. Register early, verify extended care hours before you commit, and don't let a popular program's January registration window catch you in March.
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