Denver, CO has 208 ages 9–12 (upper elementary & middle school) camps for 2026, with 140 currently accepting registration. These camps cover upper elementary and middle school programs with specialty camps in coding, athletics, performing arts, and leadership, with an average cost of $302/week. Below are our top picks ranked by program breadth, data quality, and enrollment status.
Last updated: September 7, 2026· Data refreshed daily
Academic · 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.
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 · 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....
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Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation's brand-new, free day camp for kids ages 8-12!
Arts · 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 · 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 · 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.
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.
Arts · 71 E Yale Ave
Explore! Music Camps for kids ages 6-10, offering instrument exploration, music styles, crafts, and outdoor play.
Arts · 71 E. Yale, Denver, CO 80210
Kids will enjoy trying out various instruments and exploring exciting music styles with a new theme each week.
Sports · JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
Specialty sports camp: Basketball & Other Court Sports.
Multi-Activity · 150 S Harlan St., Lakewood, CO 80226
Multi-sport camp for various ages and skill levels.
Multi-Activity · 10800 Camp Shwayder Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Shwayder Camp offers a traditional Jewish overnight camp experience in the Rocky Mountains, focusing on community, outdoor activities, and Jewish values.
Multi-Activity · 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005
Camp Apex is located at the Apex Center and is for ages 5-10. At Camp Apex, we offer arts and crafts, sports and games, special interests, and free-choice activities.
Multi-Activity · 6820 W. 66th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003
Camp Secrest is located at the Secrest Recreation Center and is for ages 8-12. Camp Secrest offers older adventurers an exciting opportunity to explore the world around them, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories.
| # | Camp | Ages | Cost/Week | Sessions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chess Camp of the Rockies | Varies | $220-$400 | 17 | Open |
| 2 | Butterflies | Varies | $325-$325 | 12 | Open |
| 3 | Camp Odyssey | Varies | $60-$60 | 12 | Open |
| 4 | Summer Rec Kidz | Varies | $0-$0 | 12 | Open |
| 5 | Denver Center | Varies | $450-$450 | 10 | Open |
| 6 | JCC Ranch Camp | Varies | $1995-$1995 | 10 | Open |
| 7 | Camp Fitzmorris | Varies | $65-$85 | 8 | Open |
| 8 | Ramah in the Rockies | Varies | $5000-$8000 | 8 | Open |
| 9 | House of Rock Summer Day Camps | Varies | $250-$450 | 6 | Open |
| 10 | Swallow Hill Music | Varies | $250-$450 | 6 | Open |
| 11 | Camp Shai | Varies | $1300-$1300 | 15 | Open |
| 12 | Multi Sports Camps | Varies | $150-$350 | 15 | Open |
| 13 | Shwayder Camp | Varies | $2000-$4000 | 6 | Open |
| 14 | Camp Apex | Varies | $65-$85 | 5 | Open |
| 15 | Camp Secrest | Varies | $65-$85 | 5 | Open |
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Denver, CO has 208 camps serving ages 9–12 — the widest selection of any age group. Options include specialty sports, advanced STEM and coding, performing arts, wilderness skills, and leadership programs.
Yes. Ages 9–12 have the most specialized options in Denver, CO, including competitive sports clinics, robotics and coding bootcamps, theater intensives, and outdoor survival programs. Many camps offer skill-level tracks so kids are appropriately challenged.
Mix camp types across the summer — a week of sports, a week of STEM, a week outdoors. Denver, CO has enough variety to keep tweens engaged without repeating the same program. Our planner tool can help you build a week-by-week schedule.