Best Arts Camps in Denver, CO (2026)

Students will receive training from Miss Irie and guest instructors. This camp is designed to give dancers the flavor of Hip-Hop, including breaking, freestyle, and choreography.

Northglenn Youth Theatre Academy offers a full summer of engaging theatre camps for ages 5–18, with flexible half-day or full-day options. Campers can explore acting, musical theatre, improv, tech theatre, and more in a fun, supportive environment.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

Kids will enjoy trying out various instruments and exploring exciting music styles with a new theme each week.

A craft-focused camp for campers entering Kindergarten-3rd grade, encouraging creativity and artistic expression.

A craft-focused camp for campers entering 1st-4th grade, encouraging creativity and artistic expression.

An art-focused camp for campers entering 4th-6th grade, offering creative expression through various mediums.

Make it an all-day camp for your dancer by adding art in the afternoons. Pack a lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing with our wonderful array of art projects. Each day is a different theme.

This camp is designed to quickly elevate a student’s abilities. The focus will be on Technique, Showmanship, Strength, and Flexibility in Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, and Jazz.

Explore! Music Camps for kids ages 6-10, offering instrument exploration, music styles, crafts, and outdoor play.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

Aspiring singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, and keyboard players can dive into the world of rock music.

Aspiring singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, and keyboard players can dive into the world of rock music.

Rainbow Alley Art Night is an open studio style art space where participants can work on their own projects or engage in a group activity.

Our Adult Intensive is a 1-week full-day program designed for intermediate to advanced adults, ages 18-99. Students will hone and improve their skills in: ballet technique, pointe, variations, repertoire, character/historical dance, contemporary / Jazz, and Pilates.

A 4-week experience for students ages 9+ to advance and expand their training by challenging their bodies to develop greater strength and control.

Our Summer Intensive Program (SIP) is a 4-week full-day program designed to prepare intermediate to advanced students, ages 9-25, for professional dance careers or higher education in dance.

ArtistiCO Summer Camp offers immersive, culturally rooted dance education in a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment for youth. Students explore movement, technique, creativity, teamwork, and cultural expression through Mexican Folklórico and related dance forms.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers a variety of summer camps for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. These camps focus on acting, singing, dancing, and other aspects of theatre.

Get ready for a fun, flavorful, and unforgettable adventure in the kitchen at Dream Big Day Camp’s Coolinary Cooking Camp! This hands-on specialty camp is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence as kids learn to prepare, taste, and share delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meals.

Aerial Dance Camps for ages 8-18, offering a unique opportunity to enhance skills, make new friends, and have fun.

Camp Shakespeare is a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment. Working in small groups, students learn about Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging, and performing a shortened play.

Come fly with us for a fun-filled day at Aerial Cirque Over Denver! Our single-day camps are the perfect way for kids to spin, swing, and soar while building strength, confidence, and creativity in the air.

Students will learn the correct proportions of the body, along with how to draw a great face, clothing, hands, feet, shoes and accessories.

House of Rock Camps for tweens and teens ages 11-15 or 14-18, focusing on rock music, instrument skills, band performance, and songwriting.

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.

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!

This week prepares dancers for their Nutcracker audition. Any dancer wanting to put extra focus into their ballet dancing before they audition is encouraged to come dance with us this week.

Colorado Ballet Academy offers a Summer Intensive designed for dancers looking for an encouraging environment where they can push their boundaries, unleash their inner artistry and expand their versatility.

Intensive ballet training for intermediate to advanced dancers ages 9+ and beginner to intermediate dancers ages 5-8, featuring Colorado Ballet Dancers.

Jazz, Technique Progressions, Contemporary, Improv, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and More! Featuring Guest Artists from Across the Country.

An intensive two-week program for high school students focusing on instrumental and vocal performance.

Camp Backcountry Art Camp is a blend of an art camp and our popular Nature Camp. There are no “cookie-cutter” projects here. We introduce campers to a wide range of materials and unleash their creativity and imagination to build new skills, all while spending time outside in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Each session follows a similar format with campers active in traditional camp activities, outdoor adventures, and creating unique take-home art projects.

Campers explore design with color, form, and inspiration, learning about fashion occupations, design techniques, and sustainability.

Experience a variety of incredible movement classes to enrich and strengthen intermediate dancers in a fun and focused environment.

This year’s STREAM camp offers two tracks: Theatre tech and stage production for students interested in the behind the scenes of how shows run, and Musical theater performance for students who love singing, acting, and dancing.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

Whether drawing inspiration from popular culture or delving into the rich tapestry of literature, our themes are thoughtfully curated to enhance your experience and provide a dynamic, engaging environment.

Themed dance camps for ages 3-9, including Beach Bash Ballet, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift Eras, Safari Groove, Wickedly Wonderful Ballet, and Disney Dreamers.

From materials to inspiration, nature shows up in art in all kinds of ways. This week, we’ll think about the connection between art and the environment as we explore the galleries. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to take home some nature-inspired artwork of your own!

Step back in time to create unique works of art and learn about some of the most influential artists who visited Colorado in the 19th century, participating in painting, drawing, and crafting projects.

A unique camp for middle-school and high-school students interested in learning to compose and produce original music.

BMA's new Junior Summer Intensive Program is a 2-week half-day program to give students age 6-9 at the beginning level the time and attention they need to develop their skills at an enhanced pace, without overwhelming them.

A one-week program for middle school students to develop their musical skills and explore various instruments.

A unique camp for middle-school and high-school students interested in learning to compose and produce original music.

Advanced Dance Intensive for ages 14-18, offering technique classes, choreography, snack time, arts and crafts, yoga, conditioning, variations, and master classes.

A summer with Colorado Conservatory of Dance will utilize dance education as a vehicle to inspire and nurture adolescent students to develop continuous appreciation for dance and more importantly, to become future leaders.

Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, performers bring beloved characters like Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, and the White Rabbit to life on stage while building acting skills in voice, movement, and storytelling.

Pack your imagination and get your art passport ready! This week, we’ll explore artwork from cultures across the globe. Each stop on our journey inspires a new hands-on project back in the workshop, letting campers create their own world of art.

In this immersive week, students build confidence and stage presence through text analysis, monologue selection, cold reads, musical prep, and character work.

Working with scenes and songs from Broadway hits of the Golden Age to today, students explore all things musical theatre through character, song, storytelling, and ensemble work.

Choreography Lab for ages 10-18, offering a unique opportunity to enhance skills, make new friends, and have fun.

Color surrounds us, but we don’t always notice its effect on the world around us. This week, we will slow down and think about how artists use color to express feelings and ideas. Explore the galleries, get creative in the workshop, and fall down the rainbow rabbit hole!

Students will take a dance journey around the world in only 5 days! Popular dance styles and genres from around the world will be introduced through games, crafts, and choreographed pieces.

Students will take a dance journey around the world in only 5 days! Popular dance styles and genres from around the world will be introduced through games, crafts, and choreographed pieces.

Tiny dancers embark on a nautical journey, transforming into mermaids and pirates as they hunt for treasure and explore the world under the sea.

Tiny dancers embark on a nautical journey, transforming into mermaids and pirates as they hunt for treasure and explore the world under the sea.

Get ready to embody dragons and unicorns in this dance camp designed to evoke imaginative adventure through movement and music!

Get ready to embody dragons and unicorns in this dance camp designed to evoke imaginative adventure through movement and music!

Daring adventure and legendary movement come to life in the Superheroes! summer camp. Students harness their superpowers and create crafts that help them bounce and leap like their favorite superheroes.

Daring adventure and legendary movement come to life in the Superheroes! summer camp. Students harness their superpowers and create crafts that help them bounce and leap like their favorite superheroes.

A playful introduction to Shakespeare for ages 6-9, discovering the fun of Shakespeare through pool-noodle fights, silly insults, Renaissance songs and lively scene work.

Summer creative writing camps in all genres, from sci-fi to poetry, for preteens. Use writing as a tool for self-discovery or create intricate new worlds and play D&D.

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!

Improvisation, imaginative play, music, movement, and stories based on beloved classic fairy tales create this week’s active exploration of how to become a theatre-maker!

First graders, step into the spotlight and let your star power shine! This exciting week-long camp introduces first graders to the magic of Broadway’s Golden Age – where big stories, catchy songs, and dazzling dance moves rule the stage.

Step into a world where “once upon a time” becomes “right now!” In this enchanting week-long camp, young performers will leap into beloved fairy tales and bring them to life through improvisation, imaginative play, music, and movement.

In this dynamic two-week camp, performers team up to create and perform their own original 10-minute musical. From story development to lyric creation to dance moves and design, young performers dive into every part of the creative process.

This interactive class will create, rehearse, and perform a play based on the book The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Actors must be able to attend all rehearsals and performances.

This 30-minute version of Peter Pan brings all the wonder and heart of the classic tale to life with young performers whose imaginations are ready to fly!

A summer camp where kids use their imaginations and make friends! Create graphics novels, go on treasure hunts, or try improv and theatre games.

Free podcast camp for high school students focusing on audio production, storytelling, interviewing techniques, and creative writing.

Investigate the intersection of science and art, learn scientific illustration in this camp for 2-3 graders.

Class sessions will encourage students to develop, prepare, and rehearse an improv showcase while honing improv skills, tools, and strategies for effective instant scenes and characters.

Intermediate Dance Intensive for ages 12-18, offering technique classes, choreography, snack time, arts and crafts, yoga, conditioning, variations, and master classes.

A place for teens to develop their voice and tell their stories. They can get support writing college essays, start their own novel, or explore a new genre like playwriting.

A half-day cooking camp focused on Italian cuisine for children aged 7-10. Participants learn essential kitchen safety and culinary skills.

A half-day cooking camp exploring French cuisine for children aged 7-10. Campers will learn various cooking techniques and cultural dishes.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

Students will create their own films and experience every step of film production, from screenwriting and storyboarding to filming and editing.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music, offering an educational preview of college programs.

Free music camp for middle school students focusing on playing in a band, producing beats, and exploring creative electives.

Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take–home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.

A summer day camp for middle-school or high-school students (13-16 years old) to learn to produce original digital music using the latest technology, blending traditional composition with cutting-edge tools.

Spend the week experimenting with different forms of hidden messages and clues and write your own mysteries, treasure hunts, and magical adventures! We’ll solve and write riddles, create and crack secret codes, chart maps to hidden treasure, hide messages in pictures and word finds, and more.

From Navajo weavings to Chinese ceramics, patterns are everywhere. Campers explore the galleries to discover how artists use patterns across cultures, then head to the workshop to design and create their own patterned artwork.

Primary Dance Intensive for ages 9-14, offering technique classes, choreography, snack time, arts and crafts, yoga, conditioning, variations, and master classes.

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs “Pure Imagination”, “Candyman”, and the famous Oompa Loompas, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!

The Sous Chef Summer Class gives high school students an exciting opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen. This one-week program is designed for aspiring chefs who want to build advanced kitchen skills while gaining confidence, leadership, and real-world culinary experience.

Join a boy named Peter, a girl named Jennie, a dog named Willie, and other amazing characters from the imaginative children’s books of Ezra Jack Keats. The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Pet Show, and A Letter to Amy will inspire students to act, dance, and sing this week!

Elephant, Piggie, Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and more Mo Willems’ characters and their stories of friendships and adventures inform the acting, dancing, and singing this week. Join the character fun!

A summer camp where kids use their imaginations and make friends! Create graphics novels, go on treasure hunts, or try improv and theatre games.

Dance with Me (1-2 years old with caretaker) and Creative Movement (3 year olds) programs for young children to build connections, learn body rhythms, musicality, and basic dance skills.

An introduction to convention style dancing for beginner to intermediate dancers ages 5-8, with classes in Technique, Strength & Stretch, Leaps/Turns, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & more!

Leap, flutter, and crawl into a week of wild creativity! Students will explore acting, dancing, and singing while using improvisation to invent stories and characters inspired by the amazing world of animals and insects. It’s a playful adventure where imagination roars and takes flight.

In this camp for our youngest museum friends, we’ll explore the basics of art! We’ll learn all about textures, shapes, lines, and more through games, stories, and of course art projects!

Performers will develop a toolbox of acting essentials to build a strong foundation in theatre through voice and movement, character development, scene work, and ensemble collaboration using material by world-class playwrights.

In this playful retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes, performers bring bold characters and outrageous comedy to life while building core acting skills.

In this high-energy, two-week experience, performers explore variety arts – juggling, circus skills, plate spinning, stilt walking, physical comedy, sketch writing, and more.

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!

Contemporary Broadway musicals infused with energized choreography, inspiring songs, and delightful characters make up this week’s adventure. Be Broadway bound!

A summer camp where kids use their imaginations and make friends! Create graphics novels, go on treasure hunts, or try improv and theatre games.

A dance intensive camp for campers entering 4th-6th grade, focusing on hip hop dance techniques.

A musical theater camp for campers entering 4th-8th grade, culminating in a performance.

A musical theater camp for campers entering 1st-3rd grade, culminating in a performance.

This camp includes Tap, Ballet, Tumbling, Crafts, Snack for ages 4-6.

This camp includes Tap, Ballet, Tumbling, Hip-Hop, Video, Snack for ages 6-9.

Design and create unique costumes inspired by creatures.

Focus on ways to make, alter and embellish clothing in a low-cost way.

Learn sewing skills to craft stuffed creatures from your imagination.

Music camp focusing on various genres and instruments.

Music camp focusing on various genres and instruments.

Music camp focusing on various genres and instruments.

Music camp focusing on 21st Century Rock for ages 9-18 with some experience.

Music camp focusing on Best of the 90s for ages 9-18 with some experience.

Chess Wizards for ages 5-12.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

Heroes Destiny for ages 7-18.

Inspire to Learn and Imagine for ages 4-14.

Mad Science of Colorado for ages 5-12.

Music camp focusing on Pop Punk for ages 9-18 with some experience.

A one-day fashion camp where kids design and create their own upcycled coverups and more.

Wize Academy for ages 5-12.

One-week commuter camp for high school students interested in audio production and Ableton Live.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

A cooking camp exploring the diverse cuisine of Asia, creating amazing food as we go.

A canvas art & artists camp offered by Colorado Academy Summer Programs.

Summer camps offering various music programs taught by professional teachers.

Incredicamps for ages 7-13.

A irish dance party camp offered by Colorado Academy Summer Programs.

KidStage for ages 6-12.

A dance camp for Grades 6-10.

A dance camp for Grades 3-6.

A dance camp for Grades 6-10.

Play-Well TEKnologies for ages 6-12.

A dance camp for Grades 3-6.

Free summer camps for young people to explore music production, songwriting, and performance.

Free summer camps for young people to explore music production, songwriting, and performance.

A dance camp for Grades 3-6.

A dance camp for Pre-K to Grade 1.

Free summer camps for young people to explore music production, songwriting, and performance.

A dance camp for Pre-K to Kindergarten students.

Music camp focusing on various genres and instruments.

Baking Camps for ages 9-14.

A dance camp for Grades 7-12.

A dance camp for Grades 7-12.

A dance camp for Grades 9-12.

Combine color, sound, and art in a celebration of STEAM for K-1 graders.

A dance camp for Grades 1-3.

A dance camp for Grades 1-3.

A dance camp for Pre-K to Kindergarten.

A Disney Song & Dance camp for Grades 1-3.

A earth art explorers camp offered by Colorado Academy Summer Programs.

A dance camp for Pre-K to Kindergarten.

A dance camp for Grades 3-6.

A music academy camp offered by Colorado Academy Summer Programs.

A sewing camp offered by Colorado Academy Summer Programs.

Music camp focusing on songwriting for ages 11-18 with some experience.

A dance camp for Grades 1-3.

A dance camp for Grades K-2.

A dance camp for Grades 7-12.

A Hamilton Dance Intensive for Grades 7-12.

Students learn over a dozen dance genres through cultural movement, including global activities, crafts, and daily performances.

A day camp where girls, trans, and gender-expansive youth explore empowerment and collaboration through music.

Refine your technique, expand your artistry, and grow your confidence in a supportive and challenging environment. Dancers will strengthen foundational skills, and explore expressive movement through high quality training with renowned teaching artists.

Denver Ballet Theatre Academy’s Youth Summer Intensive offers a 3-week experience for students ages 7-12 to advance and expand their ballet training and explore new dance genres.

Explore the intersection between art and nature while being inspired by the beauty of Chatfield Farms. Adventures include painting, drawing, sculpting and more. Design a miniature dye garden to take home.

Explore the intersection between art and nature while being inspired by the beauty of Chatfield Farms. Adventures include painting, drawing, sculpting and more. Design a miniature dye garden to take home.

A two-week introductory intensive for dancers ages 11–18. Focused on foundational technique, confidence, and creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment. No prior dance experience required.

This is a two-week, half-day camp. Families will choose either the AM camp (9 am – noon) or PM camp (12:30 – 3:30) Campers will need to bring a snack and water bottle each day.

If you’re excelling in your school theatre department and looking for a challenge, this two-week conservatory-style intensive is crafted to elevate your performance skills and prepare you for a serious path in theatre and film.

A dance camp for Grades K-2.

A dance camp for Pre-K to Kindergarten students.

A dance camp for Grades 3-6.