Data updated Jul 27, 2026
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Excel Academy Day Camp is a multi-activity & specialty summer camp in Denver, CO for ages 5 to 12. Tuition starts at $270 and goes up to $320 per week. Enrollment is currently open.
5–12 years
Sessions (9)
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 10-12)
This week focuses on environmental awareness and outdoor exploration. Campers engage in nature-based art projects, learn about local ecosystems, and participate in scavenger hunts and team challenges. Social-emotional learning emphasizes resilience and problem-solving, while field trips include visits to a botanical garden and an interactive wildlife center.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 5-7)
This week focuses on outdoor games and sports, helping campers develop motor skills and learn the value of fair play. Campers participate in team challenges, relay races, and cooperative games. Art projects include making personalized team flags and nature-inspired crafts. Two field trips offer new environments to explore and opportunities to build friendships.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 8-9)
This week focuses on science and discovery, with hands-on experiments exploring physics, chemistry, and biology concepts. Campers will build simple machines and participate in STEM challenges that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. Field trips include a science museum and a local planetarium, inspiring wonder and curiosity about the world and beyond.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 10-12)
Campers will enjoy a week packed with creative arts, including painting, sculpture, and group mural projects. Physical activities such as relay races and cooperative games promote fitness and teamwork. Social-emotional learning centers on self-awareness and goal-setting, complemented by field trips to a local art studio and an outdoor adventure park.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 5-7)
Campers explore a science and discovery theme this week, engaging in simple experiments and hands-on activities that spark curiosity. They create fun science crafts like volcano models and bubble art. Physical games and character-building exercises emphasize problem-solving and cooperation. Two field trips complement the learning with real-world exploration and social fun.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 8-9)
Campers will engage in sports and games emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. Activities include soccer, basketball, and cooperative group challenges. Creative arts projects will complement physical activities, and field trips to a local sports complex and community center will enhance social skills and character development.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 10-12)
In the final week, campers celebrate their summer journey with a focus on leadership and community service projects. Activities include group challenges, creative performances, and reflection sessions to build confidence and social skills. Field trips to a community center and a local sports complex round out the week with fun and meaningful experiences.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 5-7)
The final week celebrates community and friendship with group art projects, cooperative games, and storytelling sessions. Campers reflect on their summer experiences while creating memory books and friendship bracelets. Physical activities focus on fun and inclusion, and two memorable field trips round out the week with exciting adventures and social bonding.
Excel Academy Day Camp - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 8-9)
The final week celebrates creativity and community with group art projects, drama activities, and music exploration. Campers will collaborate on a camp-wide performance and participate in fun outdoor games. Field trips include a local theater and a community art center, encouraging self-expression and social-emotional learning as the summer wraps up.
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Programs offered
Location
11500 W 84th Ave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Excel Academy Day Camp cost?
- Excel Academy Day Camp costs $270–$320 per week.
- What ages does Excel Academy Day Camp accept?
- Excel Academy Day Camp accepts children ages 5 to 12.
- Is Excel Academy Day Camp still accepting registrations?
- Excel Academy Day Camp enrollment is currently open. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Excel Academy Day Camp located?
- Excel Academy Day Camp is located at 11500 W 84th Ave in Denver, CO.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.