Introduces fundamental engineering and construction concepts through hands-on building activities.
Building Basics is a stem & technology summer camp in Denver, CO for ages 5 to 7. Tuition starts at $300 and goes up to $500 per week. The camp runs full_day sessions. Enrollment is currently unknown.
5-7
$300.0-$500.0
per week
full_day
Sessions (24)
Building Basics - Week 1: June 8-12 (Ages 5-7)
Campers kick off the summer by exploring basic engineering principles through fun hands-on activities like building simple bridges and towers using blocks and craft materials. They learn about balance, stability, and shapes while creating their own mini structures. This week emphasizes teamwork and creativity as children experiment with different designs to understand how buildings stand tall.
Building Basics - Week 2: June 15-19 (Ages 5-7)
This week focuses on the fundamentals of shapes and structures as campers build geometric models using foam shapes and connectors. They explore how triangles, squares, and circles contribute to strong buildings and bridges. Through guided projects, children develop fine motor skills and spatial reasoning while learning the importance of design in construction.
Charged Up!
Elementary camp exploring electricity and circuits, where students master static electricity and design glowing loops, buzzing motors, and complex electrical pathways.
Magic of Science
Elementary camp where students explore physics, chemistry, and performance through hands-on activities like building card structures and creating chemical experiments.
Building Basics - Week 3: June 22-26 (Ages 5-7)
Campers dive into the world of simple machines and how they help in construction. Through building ramps, levers, and pulleys with everyday materials, children discover the basics of force and motion. This interactive week encourages problem-solving and experimentation as campers design projects that move and lift objects.
Lego Robotics - Mindstorm (June 22-25)
Middle school robotics camp where students design, construct, and code autonomous LEGO Mindstorms robots to complete obstacle courses and missions.
Lights, Camera, Creation!
Middle school camp combining artistic expression with technology through graphical design, 3D printing, and stop-motion animation with video editing.
Building Basics - Week 4: June 29-July 3 (Ages 5-7)
This week introduces campers to eco-friendly building concepts by creating structures using recycled and natural materials. Children learn about sustainability while crafting birdhouses, small gardens, and windmills. The activities promote environmental awareness alongside engineering skills, encouraging campers to think about how buildings impact the world around them.
Game Design
Middle school camp where students learn game development using coding, asset creation, and interactive storytelling with platforms like Bloxels and Makey Makey.
Lego Robotics - Mindstorm (June 29 - July 2)
Middle school robotics camp where students design, construct, and code autonomous LEGO Mindstorms robots to complete obstacle courses and missions.
Building Basics - Week 5: July 6-10 (Ages 5-7)
In the final week, campers combine all their skills to design and build their own imaginative structures using a variety of materials. They engage in collaborative projects such as creating model houses, bridges, and towers, applying lessons on balance, shapes, and simple machines. This culminating week celebrates creativity and engineering fundamentals with a mini showcase for families.
Engineering Design Summer Camp - Session I
5-day hands-on engineering design camp for high school students using SolidWorks CAD software with opportunity to earn Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification.
Lego Camp - Afternoon (July 6-9)
Elementary camp for advanced builders learning advanced architectural and engineering concepts including structural stability, leverage, and design thinking through LEGO construction.
Lego Camp - Morning (July 6-9)
Elementary camp for advanced builders learning advanced architectural and engineering concepts including structural stability, leverage, and design thinking through LEGO construction.
Building Basics - Week 6: July 13-17 (Ages 5-7)
This week, campers explore basic engineering principles by constructing simple bridges and towers using blocks and connectors. They learn about balance, stability, and shapes through hands-on challenges that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Activities include building a suspension bridge model and testing its strength with small weights.
Building Basics [Grades K, 1, 2] July 13-16 (Morning Session)
Hands-on construction camp for kindergarten through 2nd grade using LEGO bricks, KEVA planks, and other building materials to develop teamwork, fine motor skills, and creative problem-solving.
Engineering Design Summer Camp - Session II
5-day hands-on engineering design camp for high school students using SolidWorks CAD software with opportunity to earn Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification.
Fly like a Scientist! [Grades K, 1, 2] July 13-16 (Afternoon Session)
Camp for kindergarten through 2nd graders exploring the science of flight through paper airplane design, kite building, and aerodynamic experiments.
Building Basics - Week 7: July 20-24 (Ages 5-7)
Campers dive into the world of simple machines this week by creating levers, pulleys, and wheels to understand how these tools make work easier. Through interactive projects, they build a working pulley system and experiment with ramps to explore force and motion. This hands-on approach helps develop critical thinking and fine motor skills.
Engineering Design Summer Camp - Session III
5-day hands-on engineering design camp for high school students using SolidWorks CAD software with opportunity to earn Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification.
Building Basics - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 5-7)
This week focuses on exploring shapes and structures by building geometric models using various materials like straws, clay, and blocks. Campers learn how triangles and squares contribute to strong designs and create their own mini-houses and towers. The activities promote spatial awareness and teamwork as children collaborate on group projects.
Engineering Design Summer Camp - Session IV
5-day hands-on engineering design camp for high school students using SolidWorks CAD software with opportunity to earn Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification.
Building Basics - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 5-7)
Campers engage in creative problem-solving by designing and building simple machines and structures that move. They experiment with wheels, axles, and ramps to create toy cars and marble runs. This week emphasizes hands-on learning and introduces basic physics concepts in a fun and accessible way.
Building Basics - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 5-7)
In the final week, campers combine all their skills to design and build a collaborative cityscape using recycled materials and building kits. They explore concepts of urban planning, teamwork, and sustainability while constructing houses, parks, and bridges. This culminating project encourages creativity and reinforces engineering fundamentals learned throughout the summer.
Programs offered
Location
924 16th Street, Suite 221 Green Center, Golden, Colorado 80401 USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Building Basics cost?
- Building Basics costs $300.0-$500.0 per week.
- What ages does Building Basics accept?
- Building Basics accepts children ages 5 to 7.
- Is Building Basics still accepting registrations?
- Building Basics enrollment is currently unknown. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Building Basics located?
- Building Basics is located at 924 16th Street, Suite 221 Green Center, Golden, Colorado 80401 USA in Denver, CO.
- What is the schedule for Building Basics?
- Building Basics offers full_day sessions.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.