Denver, CO has 241 summer camps for 2026, with 155 currently accepting registration. Camps span 6 categories — sports, arts, STEM, outdoor, community, and multi-activity, with per-week prices ranging from free to about $1079 (average around $288). Below are our top picks based on program offerings, session availability, and data completeness.
Last updated: September 7, 2026 · Data refreshed daily · Source: direct scraping of camp websites by ProjectKids
Community & Culture · 15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Summit School of Chess offers a unique and fun chess camp designed to engage young minds and develop critical thinking skills. The camp provides expert instruction and a supportive environment for beginners to advanced players.
Outdoor & Nature · 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Immerse yourself in the world of a zookeeper and experience what they do every day at Butterfly Pavilion!
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 885 S. Garrison St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Camp Odyssey requires a non-refundable registration fee to be paid prior to enrollment. Camp Odyssey is a fun, interactive summer camp for children ages 7–9, offering weekly activities such as swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, recreational sports, science projects, and group games. Camp will be located at Belmar School of Integrated Arts, 885 S. Garrison. Camp hours are 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday. A registration fee and completed registration packet are required prior to attendance....
Multi-Activity & Specialty ·
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation's brand-new, free day camp for kids ages 8-12!
Arts & Creative · 1101 13th Street
Join us for a week filled with stories and songs from Broadway’s Golden Age of musicals. During this interactive week, young performers will take to the stage with acting, singing, and dancing!
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 6555 Ranch Camp Rd, Elbert, CO 80106
Mini Camp Aleph is a 7-day program for adventurers entering 2nd through 3rd grade, offering a taste of the full Ranch Camp experience.
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 6250 Independence Street, Arvada, CO 80004
Camp Fitzmorris is located at Fitzmorris Elementary School and is designed for age 5-10. Campers enjoy a summer filled with belonging, discovery, and play in a secure school setting.
Outdoor & Nature · 30000 Co Rd 80, Sedalia, CO 80135
Ramah in the Rockies is an immersive outdoor adventure camp that combines Jewish values with thrilling wilderness experiences.
STEM & Technology · 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401
The Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) Program is an engineering, science, and technology initiative tailored for rising high school seniors.
Arts & Creative · 71 E Yale Ave
Explore! Music Camps for kids ages 6-10, offering instrument exploration, music styles, crafts, and outdoor play.
Top sports & athletics camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
Sports & Athletics · JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
Specialty sports camp: Basketball & Other Court Sports.
Sports & Athletics · Highlands Ranch, CO
Waterworks Aquatics is a swim school offering swimming lessons and aquatic programs for children in the Highlands Ranch, Colorado area. They provide swim instruction and training through their online registration system.
Sports & Athletics · 4151 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
SafeSplash Swim School offers expert swim lessons and swim camps for children in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood. They provide certified instruction for all ages and abilities to help kids become safer, stronger, and more confident in the water.
Sports & Athletics · 14422 W. Ken-Caryl Avenue
Younger children learn different aspects of horse care and horseback riding, focusing on safety and fun. Parents are welcome to watch on the last day.
Sports & Athletics · 8270 E Northfield Blvd #1450
Ninja Camp features Ninja-themed physical activities, games, and arts & crafts. Kids will be engaged, stimulated both physically and mentally, learn new skills, and make new friends.
Top arts & creative camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
Arts & Creative · 1101 13th Street
Join us for a week filled with stories and songs from Broadway’s Golden Age of musicals. During this interactive week, young performers will take to the stage with acting, singing, and dancing!
Arts & Creative · 71 E Yale Ave
Explore! Music Camps for kids ages 6-10, offering instrument exploration, music styles, crafts, and outdoor play.
Arts & Creative · 71 E. Yale, Denver, CO 80210
Kids will enjoy trying out various instruments and exploring exciting music styles with a new theme each week.
Arts & Creative · 12716 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Creative summer workshops for kids ages 6-14, offering hands-on projects including painting, mixed media, and wood crafts in a fun and encouraging environment.
Arts & Creative · 8171 South Chester Street, Suite A, Centennial, CO 80112
America offers such diversity no matter where in the country you are. From the East Coast's chowdahs and seafood dishes to Southern comfort food and barbecues, all the way across to California's fresh cuisine, our country has a wide variety of foods to suit every taste. Sign up your budding chef for the culinary "road trip", where they'll be creating new menu items each class day!
Top stem & technology camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
STEM & Technology · 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401
The Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) Program is an engineering, science, and technology initiative tailored for rising high school seniors.
STEM & Technology · 924 16th Street, Suite 221 Green Center, Golden, Colorado 80401 USA
A 5-day summer camp for high school students focusing on authentic engineering design practices using SolidWorks™.
STEM & Technology · 7101 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–8.
STEM & Technology · 458 Uinta Way, Denver, CO 80230
Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–8.
STEM & Technology · 3480 Syracuse Street, Denver, CO 80238
Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10.
Top outdoor & nature camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
Outdoor & Nature · 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Immerse yourself in the world of a zookeeper and experience what they do every day at Butterfly Pavilion!
Outdoor & Nature · 30000 Co Rd 80, Sedalia, CO 80135
Ramah in the Rockies is an immersive outdoor adventure camp that combines Jewish values with thrilling wilderness experiences.
Outdoor & Nature · 2960 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211 (North High School Pool)
Experiential hands-on learning about ocean ecology and environmental stewardship, earning Blue Oceans & Snorkel Explorers ratings.
Outdoor & Nature · 10200 Smith Rd
The Urban Farm offers a variety of hands-on, educational summer camps for children. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture, animal care, and sustainable living in a fun and engaging environment. Specific camp themes include Storybook Farm, Fun on the Farm, and All Around the Farm.
Outdoor & Nature · 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd
Campers get all the sunshine, bugs, rain, mud, and exploration they want with our outdoor nature-based camps. Our 123 acre property is a wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom where campers can learn and grow surrounded by cottonwood trees, birds, and grasshoppers. Each session has an engaging theme for campers to investigate through activities, crafts, games, and exploration time in Sand Creek.
Top community & culture camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
Community & Culture · 15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Summit School of Chess offers a unique and fun chess camp designed to engage young minds and develop critical thinking skills. The camp provides expert instruction and a supportive environment for beginners to advanced players.
Community & Culture · 13198 W Green Mountain Dr
Chess camp focused on fun, learning basics, problem-solving, critical thinking, and sportsmanship, culminating in a tournament.
Community & Culture · 7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C, Denver, CO 80230
English language immersion summer program for ages 3-16, with various themes and off-campus adventures.
Community & Culture · 7701 E 1st Pl, Unit A, Denver, CO 80230
Preschool French summer camp for ages 3-5, offering a nurturing exposure to French through play, creativity, and exploration.
Community & Culture · 14050 Maxwell Place
A fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program for grade school and middle/high school youth, focusing on faith formation.
Top multi-activity & specialty camps based on program variety, pricing transparency, and registration status.
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 885 S. Garrison St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Camp Odyssey requires a non-refundable registration fee to be paid prior to enrollment. Camp Odyssey is a fun, interactive summer camp for children ages 7–9, offering weekly activities such as swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, recreational sports, science projects, and group games. Camp will be located at Belmar School of Integrated Arts, 885 S. Garrison. Camp hours are 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday. A registration fee and completed registration packet are required prior to attendance....
Multi-Activity & Specialty ·
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation's brand-new, free day camp for kids ages 8-12!
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 6555 Ranch Camp Rd, Elbert, CO 80106
Mini Camp Aleph is a 7-day program for adventurers entering 2nd through 3rd grade, offering a taste of the full Ranch Camp experience.
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 6250 Independence Street, Arvada, CO 80004
Camp Fitzmorris is located at Fitzmorris Elementary School and is designed for age 5-10. Campers enjoy a summer filled with belonging, discovery, and play in a secure school setting.
Multi-Activity & Specialty · 150 S Harlan St., Lakewood, CO 80226
Multi-sport camp for various ages and skill levels.
We also track free and low-cost camps under $200/week in Denver, CO.
See affordable & budget-friendly camps| # | Camp | Category | Ages | Cost/Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chess Camp of the Rockies | Community & Culture | Varies | $220-$400 | Open |
| 2 | Butterflies | Outdoor & Nature | Varies | $325-$325 | Open |
| 3 | Camp Odyssey | Multi-Activity & Specialty | Varies | $60-$60 | Open |
| 4 | Summer Rec Kidz | Multi-Activity & Specialty | Varies | $0-$0 | Open |
| 5 | Denver Center | Arts & Creative | Varies | $450-$450 | Open |
| 6 | JCC Ranch Camp | Multi-Activity & Specialty | Varies | $1995-$1995 | Open |
| 7 | Camp Fitzmorris | Multi-Activity & Specialty | Varies | $65-$85 | Open |
| 8 | Ramah in the Rockies | Outdoor & Nature | Varies | $5000-$8000 | Open |
| 9 | SUMMET Program | STEM & Technology | Varies | $0-$0 | Open |
| 10 | House of Rock Summer Day Camps | Arts & Creative | Varies | $250-$450 | Open |
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Summer camps in Denver, CO range from free to about $1079 per week, with a per-week average around $288 for full-day programs. Some camps price per day or per session, and many offer financial aid, scholarships, or sliding-scale pricing.
Most summer camps in Denver, CO begin in mid-June 2026, with sessions running through late August. Some camps offer early-summer sessions starting in early June. Registration for popular camps often opens in January-March.
Denver, CO has 241 summer camps across 6 categories: Sports & Athletics, Arts & Creative, STEM & Technology, Outdoor & Nature, Community & Culture, and Multi-Activity. Currently, 155 camps have open registration.
Most summer camps in Denver, CO serve kids ages 5-14. Some camps accept children as young as 3, while others offer teen programs up to age 18. Each camp listing on ProjectKids shows the exact age range accepted.
Many summer camps in Denver, CO offer before-care and after-care for working parents. This typically extends the camp day from 7:30 AM to 5:30 or 6:00 PM. Check individual camp listings for extended care availability and cost.