ARTS, SPORTS & MOVEMENT-2024
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Advanced Action Stop Motion Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)
W7: July 15 -July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades: 5-9
Craft a movie using stop-motion tricks to create fires, explosions and even floods, as your characters battle it out — or work together — to save the day. In this advanced class, students are given more instruction on how to create compelling stories and more independence to try ideas that may be more difficult. *Flix emailed to participants within a month after camp ends.
Cost:$295
Instructor: Incrediflix
Advanced Lego Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Bring LEGO worlds to life! We provide the LEGOS, you provide the imagination. Working in groups, you’ll create a stop-motion movie from LEGO characters, including storyboarding, shooting, and adding voice-overs. In this advanced class, you’ll also learn to create compelling stories and try more difficult ideas.*Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Cost: $295
Instructor: IncrediFlix
Advanced Minecraft vs Roblox Flix (Entering Grades 5-9)
W1: June 3-June 7
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades: 5-9
Make a Minecraft, Roblox or mashup stop-motion movie! Work with construction-paper sets, Minecraft blocks, cool effects and voice-overs. In this advanced class, students are given more instruction on how to create compelling stories and more independence to try ideas that may be more difficult. *Flix emailed to participants within a month after camp ends.
Cost:$295
Instructor: Incrediflix
Art Mashup (Entering Grades 6-8)
W6: July 8-July 12
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades: 6-8
Mash it up, mix it up and create artwork that is uniquely your own. Combine techniques and materials to create 2D art, mixed media, relief, sculptures and other 3D art. Each day starts with a prompt (like “create a garden”) for you to begin crafting your own artwork using a buffet of supplies and materials. We guide, but let the creative flow free! Materials and supplies included.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Createry
Batiks, Tie Dye, Fibers (Entering Grades 6-8)
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades: 6-8
Explore tie-dye, batik and other fibers in this workshop where you can create your project your way! Learn basic dying methods to make swirls, bullseyes and lines, and use wax to create a unique batik piece. We will also work with fabric paint, fabrics, fibers, embroidery and punch embroidery. Each day will be a different adventure in fiber!
Cost: $395
Instructor: Createry
Bring-on-Broadway ("BOB") Musical Acting Camp (Entering Grades 5-9)
W3: June 17-June 21
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Entering Grades: 5-9
This is a musical theater intensive camp. The camp focuses on learning songs and dances from various Broadway shows. It is a high-energy, ensemble-focused camp that leaves everybody with toes tapping. We allow everyone to shine as all our work culminates into a beautiful Broadway-style showcase.
Cost: $635
Instructor: KidStage
Cake Decorating (Entering Grades 3-6)
W7: July 15-July 19
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 3-6
Learn how to make delicious buttercream frosting and how to decorate pastries! From borders to flowers to writing—you will become a cake decorator by the end of the week. Goodbye store-bought cakes.
Cost: $335
Instructor: Jane Kelly
Camp Calm (Entering Grades 1-3)
W1: June 3-June 7
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 1-3
Through games, activities, and journaling, students will understand mindfulness and how to incorporate this evidence-based practice into their toolbox to help calm their bodies and brains, recover from setbacks, and improve emotional regulation and focus. This secular program will be taught using the Mindful Schools Curriculum integrated with various breathing techniques and yoga postures.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Heather Goeddel
Canvas Art & Artists (Entering Grades 2-8)
W1: June 3-June 7 W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-4
W3: June 17-June 21 Entering grades: 2,3,4,5
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
W7: July 15-July 19 Entering Grades 4-8
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Ignite your child’s inner artist! Campers will be guided through a fun, creative, and interactive project that differs daily. Explore different well-known artists, techniques, and mediums. By the end of each session, your child will have a more robust understanding of the featured artist, their creative style, and a unique project of their own.
Cost: $430, W5: $345
Instructor: Canvas & Cocktails
Castle Battles! (Entering Grades 3-5)
W1: June 3-June 7
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Come build castles and towers, big and small, with everything from paper cups to cardboard boxes — then invent ways to launch things at them to knock em down! Marshmallows, pillows and balloons will definitely be involved!
Cost: $295
Instructor: Lori Worthman
Clay Throwing (Entering Grades 5-9)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Learn basic potter’s wheel skills like centering, opening, and glazing. For beginners and advanced potters, create basic cylinders, such as mugs, vases, and bowls, or hone their skills with more challenging projects.
Cost: $565
Instructor: Sarah Vaeth
CLAYTIME - Intro to Ceramics (Entering Grades 5-10)
W1: June 3-June 7
W2: June 10-June 14
W3: June 17-June 21
W4: June 24-June 28
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-10
Learn how to make coil pots, pinch pots, slab building, and glaze, and enjoy an introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel! All of these techniques are used to make a variety of fun and exciting projects.
Cost: $565; W5: $455
Instructor: Becci Marzonie
Colorful Colorado (Entering Grades K-3)
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-3
Explore the great nature, history and other bounties that Colorado has to offer. Create Colorado crafts and learn fun facts, including about the state flower, bird and flag.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Craftsman & Apprentice Crafty Critters (Entering Grades K-5)
W3: June 17-June 21
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5
Love animals and insects? We do, too! In this camp, we’ll explore all things animal-related, spending each day exploring a different type of animal and creative craft. Think wooden bug catchers with polymer clay bug buddies; DIY bird wings, beaks, and head-dresses; papier-mâché mammals; and under-the-sea stuffies.
Cost: $710
Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice
Craftsman & Aprentice Creative Carnival (Entering Grades K-5)
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5
Carnivals are all about having fun, and what’s more fun than a DIY carnival?! Flex your creative muscles while learning all about engineering, simple machines, design, and collaboration. Use excellent tools and upcycled, crafty materials to create games (think Plinko, Skee-Ball), min-carnival rides like swing rides or Ferris wheels, and even swinging trapeze artists.
Cost: $710
Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice
Craftsman & Apprentice Toyshop (Entering Grades K-5)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5
Forget the big box toy store. Put down the Legos. In this week-long camp, makers will explore various building techniques to design and create the most awesome playthings. We will use tools, wood, and wheels to create rolling toys, stitch together dolls and stuffed animals, and even use recycled materials to invent games On the last day of camp we will collaborate to create a child-run pop-up market.
Cost: $570
Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice
Craftsman & the Holy Grail (Entering Grades K-5)
W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-5
Join an epic craft and storytelling journey through the fairytale world of knights, fairies, and dragons. Create costumes, swords, and shields, miniature castles, gnome homes, and imagined creatures great and small. We'll also explore all sorts of materials, tools, and techniques including woodcraft, fibers, polymer clay, stones, and moss.
Cost: $710
Instructor: Craftsman & Apprentice
Denver Chamber Music Camp at Colorado Academy (Entering Grades 4-12)
W8: July 22-July 26
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-12
Denver Chamber Music Camp is open to strings-playing students of all ages who are at the following playing levels:
Violin: Suzuki Book 4 or Equivalent
Viola: Suzuki Book 2 or Equivalent
Cello: Suzuki Book 3 or Equivalent
Students also need to have basic music-reading skills. A day at chamber camp includes a coaching session with your assigned chamber ensemble; and an enrichment class, including theory, ear training, music history, and orchestra. The orchestra plays everything from Bach to Rock and will perform all these genres at the final concert.
Cost: $645
Instructor: Denver Chamber
Disney's Finding Nemo Jr with Mountain Performing Arts (2 Week Program) (Entering Grades 4-12)
W6: July 8-July 12 & W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Entering grades 4-12
Join the show in a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie Finding Nemo Jr. Learn acting technique, singing, dancing, theater games and stage movement. Memorize lines, understand scene work, get a feel for the importance of working as a group — and form bonds that last a lifetime! No experience necessary.
Cost: $750 for two weeks
Instructor: Mountain Performing Arts
IMPROV BASICS (Entering Grades 3-5
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Who needs a script when you have the power of imagination? Your camper will learn to think on their feet, hone their creativity, and say ‘yes-and’ to learning the basics of improv and storytelling. Through theater games and exercises, they’ll heighten their listening skills, create big characters, and wow their audience with a final performance.
Cost: $320
Instructor: What If Theatre
Dolls & Dragons & Beasts, O My! (Entering Grades 3-5)
W3: June 17-June 21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Beautiful or horrible, bejeweled or gruesome, we're making characters and creatures from everything we can find and imagine! We'll use paper, wood, fabric, cardboard, glue, glitter, paint, feathers, rocks, seashells and sand!
Cost: $295
Instructor: Lori Worthman
Dragon's Den (Entering Grades K-3)
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
Does your camper love the magical mystical creature known as a dragon? Join us for daily dragon stories with dragon crafts, dragon games and sword lessons.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone & Kristen Vetter
Groovy Glass Class (Entering Grades 5-9)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Students learn the basics of the glass arts, including the tools and techniques for making stained glass, fused glass, and glass mosaics. Work on individual projects safely.
Cost: $320
Instructors: Jen Werner
KidStage: Mulan (Entering Grades K-8)
W2: June 10-June 14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 4-8
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-4
In China, there is a legend of a great soldier girl, Mulan, who saved the emperor and her country from the monstrous Hun army. With the help of a lucky cricket, a wise-cracking dragon and a rag-tag group of soldiers, Mulan defies tradition, brings honor to her family and becomes the hero of China! This hilarious adaptation has fantastic roles for boys and girls.
Cost: $368
Instructor: Kidstage
KidStage: Wonka (Entering Grades K-8)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades K-4
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 4-8
After finding a golden ticket, five kids get an invitation to tour the factory of the world’s greatest chocolate maker, Mr. Willy Wonka. Come on this hilarious journey, complete with Oompa Loompas, giant squirrels and great roles, including gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregard, nasty Veruca Salt, TV-hound Mike Teavee and kind-hearted Charlie Bucket.
Cost: $368
Instructor: Kidstage
Later Skater (Entering Grades 3-5)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Design and paint your very own skateboard deck! You’ll receive a wooden deck on which to create designs using your own personal flair. We begin with sketching, design and research, then work our way into applying the design to the deck. At the end of the week, you will have a fully custom skate deck ready for wheels.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Createry
Lego Flix (Entering Grades 2-6)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-6
Bring LEGO worlds to life! We provide the LEGOS, you provide the imagination. Working in groups, you’ll create a LEGO set with LEGO characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-overs to. *Flix emailed within a month after camp ended.
Cost: $295
Instructor: IncrediFlix
LONG-FORM IMPROV (Entering Grades 6-8
W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8
The stage is your child's canvas in this improv comedy camp. Improv is more than jokes - it's about acting and creating as a team. Campers will learn to create rich environments, characters, and relationships, using only their imaginations - and whole stories with the help of their teammates! This camp culminates in a final performance.
Cost: $320
Instructor: What If Theatre
Melted (Entering Grades 5-9)
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Remember Shrinky Dinks! Students design and shrink their drawings into jewelry or mini-masterpieces. Learn about encaustic printmaking, the exciting art form of glass fusing. Create two fused projects to take home!
Cost: $305
Instructors: Jen Werner
Minecraft vs Roblox Flix (Entering Grades 2-6)
W1: June 3-June 7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 2-6
Make a Minecraft, Roblox or mashup movie! Work in groups to create a stop-motion flick full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students create construction-paper sets, make Minecraft blocks, film, add cool effects and perform voice-overs! *Flix emailed to participants within a month after camp ends.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Incrediflix
Musical Mashup (Entering Grades 5-8)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
In this madcap camp, budding stars will invent, write, and perform an entire musical! We decide what the show will be about. Think superheroes, rock stars, aliens, or spies. Perhaps we will do a little time traveling. The sky's the limit in this camp! We'll develop our bits of song and dance, inspired by pop tunes, show tunes, whatever is tickling our ears and moving our hearts! We'll put it all together and perform our masterpiece on Friday.
Cost: $465
Instructor: Lori Worthman
Pirate's Cove (Entering Grades 2-4)
W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 2-4
Sail the high seas with pirates, giant squid and create Arrr-T! We will create pirate and sea enchanted projects all week. Each day will be a new adventure using different media and supplies, like recycled materials, paint, clay, paper and fabric.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Createry
Play in a Rock Band (Entering Grades 5-9)
W2: June 10-June 14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Have you ever wanted to play in a rock band? Do you have at least a year of experience playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, horns, or saxes? Are you a vocalist? Join us for group lessons and ensemble practice, and learn recording techniques, sound checks, and PA systems. Players are expected to provide their instruments, amps, etc.
Cost: $295
Instructor: David Bailey
Print your Imagination (Entering Grades 3-8)
W1: June 3-June 7 Entering grades 3-5
W4: June 24-June 28 Entering grades 6-8
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dive into the exciting world of 3D printing technology with hands-on, project-based learning experiences. Explore the principles of design thinking, problem-solving and creativity as you bring your ideas to life using 3D printing technology. Throughout the course, you’ll engage in collaborative activities, design challenges and real-world applications of 3D printing.
Cost: $675
Instructor: Alexa Grice
Sewing (Entering Grades 3-8)
W1: June 3-June 7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades: 3-5
W8: July 22-July 26
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 5-8
Unleash your creativity with sewing! Beginners to experienced sewers will design and create unique projects, develop essential sewing skills and unleash their imaginations. Discover techniques, stitches and decorative embellishments. Craft stylish garments, accessories and home decor items. Combine learning with fun! No experience or materials needed.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Vineyard App Camp
Sound Formation Guitar (Entering Grades 5-10)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-10
Develop your core guitar skills or take your playing to the next level. Learn chords, melodies, grooves, and riffs so you can make music with your friends. Guitars are provided.
Cost: $385 W5: $310
Instructor: Sound Formation
Sound Formation Music Production (Entering Grades 5-11)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
W8: July 22-July 26
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-11
Make beats, tracks, and grooves while learning the science behind them with the Sound Formation Method™. Explore a variety of sounds, rhythms, and musical equipment, plus come away with your creations! All production gear is provided. Recommended for students with a musical background, but beginners are also welcome.
Cost: $385 W5: $310
Instructor: Sound Formation
Sound Formation Piano Elements (Entering Grades 1-4)
W1: June 3-June 7
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4
Want to sound fantastic on the piano in rapid time? You must conquer a few key elements: notes, rhythm, movement, and chords. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can unlock them in this camp. It’s a surefire way to learn to play piano. Recommended for beginner-intermediate levels.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Sound Formation
Sound Formation World Percussion (Entering Grades 1-4)
W1: June 3-June 7
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4
Explore the sounds of beautiful hand-percussion instruments originating from around the world. Experience a rich and rewarding camp with fun rhythms, games, and performance pieces. Awaken your inner drummer and discover how fun it can be to groove with others.
Cost: $385
Instructor: Sound Formation
Sticky Fingers Cooking: Basic Training Baking Boot Camp (Entering Grades K-4)
W4: June 24-June 28 Entering grades 2-6
W7: July 15-July 19 Entering grades K-4
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn scratch-baking basics and how to make bread, fresh pasta, muffins, and cookies. Chefs will love creating sweet AND savory baked goods in this tasty, engaging, and imaginative camp!
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking: COOKS + BOOKS (Entering Grades K-2)
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-2
Each day of camp we will create 2+ full recipes related to some of our favorite children's books such as Harry Potter, Mama Panya's Pancakes, and Chocolate Fever! This camp will bring your child's imagination to life through a hands-on, magical, literary, and culinary experience!
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking: Farm to Table (Entering Grades K-8)
W1: June 3-June 7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades K-4
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 4-8
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 4-8
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-4
How does our food go from ingredient to recipe to table? In this camp, young chefs will explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, colorful ingredients. Learn about fruits and vegetables from the soil, vines, trees, pods and bushes. Join us as we whip up delicious recipes and cultivate lifelong culinary skills.
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking: Global Taste Buds (Entering Grades 1-8)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 4-8
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4
Chefs will cook recipes from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, plus explore food history, customs, songs, geography, and languages associated with each recipe.
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking: Kids Cooking Network (Entering Grades K-8)
W2: June 10-June14 Entering Grades 4-8
W7: July 15-July 19 Entering Grades K-4
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
In this hands-on camp, young chefs work together in cooking challenges inspired by TV shows such as Street Food, Nailed It! and more. Use various cooking equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairings and create tasty mouthwatering recipes from scratch. Get your creative juices flowing in this awesomely fun and exciting cooking adventure!
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking: S.TE.A.M. Cooking (Entering Grades K-4)
W2: June 10-June14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-4
Explore the connections between cooking and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Create delectable dishes but also conduct experiments with edible ingredients in this fascinating and delicious camp.
Cost: $410
Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking
The Jewelry Box (Entering Grades 5-9)
W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 5-9
W8: July 22-July 26
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Focus on the tools and techniques you need to make jewelry, including beading using stone beads, making beads using Fimo clay, and glass fusion to create beautiful pendants and earrings. We’ll also spend a day creating a charm bracelet using Shrinky Dinks. Lastly, each artist will hand paint their jewelry box.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Jen Werner
Theater Improv (Entering Grades 5-8)
W1: June 3-June 7
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 5-8
Explore the fundamentals of improvisational theater, think on your feet and develop acting skills through fun exercises and games. Learn the art of "Yes And,” a technique that encourages collaboration and creativity while boosting your confidence on stage. There’s also some stage design. No experience is necessary — just bring playfulness!
Cost: $385
Instructor: Vineyard App Camp
Trending (Entering Grades 4-7)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 4-7
Join us for pop culture and all things trending! Projects will focus on what is popular now with pop culture and pop art! So, whether you are a Taylor Swift fan, in love with Takis or a Marvel fanatic, there will be projects to keep you #trending! Projects will include canvas, cardboard, wood and all kinds of craft materials on which to create your masterpieces.
Cost: $395
Instructor: Createry
Ukulele (Entering Grades 5-9)
W3: June 17-June 21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Learn the notes and chords you need to play many of your favorite songs, old and new. Campers may use their instrument, or borrow a ukulele from the instructor.
Cost: $295
Instructor: David Bailey
Wax to Bronze (Entering Grades 3-9)
W2: June 10-June 14
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
W3: June 17-June 21
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Learn about the fascinating history and process of lost wax casting. Students will practice their 3-D sculpture skills using various media and create a final project, a 1-11⁄2 lb. sculpture to be cast in bronze (expect a 2-week turnaround time). Campers will take home a unique keepsake for their family to enjoy for years.
Cost: $410
Instructors: George Hernandez & Kit Hernandez
Whirlwind Mini Murals (Entering Grades 5-8)
W8: July 22-July 26
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
In this jam-packed camp, each artist creates his/her mural on muslin. We learn the process and steps to making a big painting, using techniques of scenic painting, faux finishing, and trompe l’oeil.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Lori Worthman
Young Musician's Academy (Entering Grades K-3)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
In this beginner’s introduction to music notation and songwriting, campers learn to read and write basic musical notation by hand. And explore melodious musical instruments such as the piano, recorder, and ukulele.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Wizardry & the Kitchen Sink (Entering Grades 3-5)
W2: June 10-June 14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Join the fun and make magic tricks, puzzles, games, illusions, creatures, treasures, and art. Using everything from tin foil to dough, socks to cereal boxes, we conjure up things that spin, fly, rhyme, or trick the eye!
Cost: $295
Instructor: Lori Worthman
SPORTS & MOVEMENT
After-Camp Basketball (Entering Grades 3-8)
W3: June 17-June 21
W4: June 24-June 28
W7: July 15-July 19
W8: July 22-July 26
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Entering grades 3-8
This co-ed camp for all skill levels will focus on the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Kiddos will be divided into groups based on their age and skills, then learn shooting, dribbling and passing. Camp coaches range from former professional and collegiate players to current varsity players from local high schools.
Cost: $370
Instructor: Eurostar
Ballet/Tap Dancing (Entering Grades K-5)
W1: June 3-June 7
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-2
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Embark on a magical journey of movement and self-expression with Colorado Ballet’s combined ballet and tap class! Explore the grace and beauty of classical dance, along with the lively world of tap beats and rhythm. Learn fundamental positions while improving flexibility, posture and rhythm — all while gaining imagination and self-confidence. Tap shoes required.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Basketball: Individualized Fundamental Skills Camp (Entering Grades 2-9)
W2: June 10-June 14
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
W6: July 8-July 12
W7: July 15-July 19
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-9
Steve Hyatt, CA Boys Basketball head Coach, and CA varsity players will teach fundamental basketball skills. Focus on the fundamentals of shooting and dribbling, ball handling, and live ball moves.
Cost: $290, W5: $260
Instructor: Steve Hyatt
CA Lacrosse Camp for Girls (Entering Grades 4-8)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 4-8
Join our lacrosse camp for an exciting opportunity to refine skills and embrace the game! We focus on mastering essential techniques like stick work, shooting, and footwork, blending hands-on guidance with fun mini-games that reinforce learning through play.
Cost: $450
Instructor: Casey Bocklet
Dance Academy (Entering Grades K-3)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
W6: July 8-July 12
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
Discover the art of movement. Learn a variety of group dances, improvisation, move, and have fun!
Cost: $295, W5: $240
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Dance Around the World (Entering Grades 3-5)
W7: July 15-July 19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering 3-5
Learn folk dances from around the world with the Colorado Ballet. Explore the meaning and stories their steps convey, plus get to know their geography, history and culture. Learn an array of dance concepts, build community and work together, while increasing coordination, memory, endurance and creativity. Show off your own dance creation at the end of the week!
Cost: $495
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Hip Hop (Entering Grades 3-8)
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
This Colorado Ballet class will take students through the four pillars of Hip Hop and try this popular street style of dance that includes isolations, popping/locking, breaking, whacking, vogueing, and more. Dancers will gain strength, coordination, increased sense of rhythm, and confidence through movement. Dancers are encouraged to bring their style and individuality this week - that's what Hip Hop is all about!
Cost: $495
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Hip Hop with Creative Dance Kids (Entering Grades K-3)
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
This high-energy dance form uses the latest age-appropriate hip hop and pop music coupled with dance steps influenced by some of today's finest dance choreographers. A style that is incessantly changing, hip hop incorporates poppin’, lockin' and body isolations. Learn this trendy style and find your own individual swagger and style. Express yourself in a big way!
Cost: $380
Instructor: Creative Dance Kids
Hula Hooping & Carnival Arts (Entering Grades K-4)
W1: June 3-June 7
W2: June 10-June 14
W6: July 8-July 12
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4
Learn cool hula hoop tricks, juggling, and stilt walking with cups! Play hula hoop-inspired games, get creative with circus crafts, and make balloon animals. It ends with face painting and a circus show!
Cost: $345
Instructor: Mad About Hoops
Learn to Ride a Bike (Entering Grades K-4)
W1: June 3-June 7
W3: June 17-June 21
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
Our kid-friendly instructors provide personalized and group instruction to help kids overcome fears, and learn essential skills such as starting and stopping, and how to maneuver a bike around obstacles.
Cost: $695
Instructors: REI Outdoor School
Martial Arts Academy (Entering Grades K-3)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Martial Arts campers learn techniques like kicks and punches, the history of martial arts, the basics of self-defense, breaking actual boards, and progress from white to yellow belts.
Cost: $240
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Martial Arts (Taekwondo) Camp (Entering Grades 1-6)
W3: June 17-June 21
W7: July 15-July 19
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-6
W8: July 22-July 26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 1-6
Study the art of taekwondo in a positive learning environment. Focus on respect for self and others, teamwork, self-defense, and fitness! Earn belt "stripes" and work towards goals all week. No experience is necessary.
Cost: $330
Instructor: Nick Wolf
PE Games (Entering Grades 3-5)
W4: June 24-June 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Play your favorite PE games at camp. Join Coach Bob in the gym for floor hockey, badminton, speed soccer, dodgeball, scooter races, and more! Let’s Play!
Cost: $290
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Soccer Buddies (Entering Grades K-5)
W2: June 10-June14
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades K-5
Learn soccer skills in a challenging, fun, and safe instructional environment! Skills and concepts that athletes will practice include passing, controlling, shooting, defending, attacking, and goalkeeping.
Cost: $295
Instructor: Soccer Buddies
Sports Smorgasbord (Entering Grades K-2)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-2
Get active after-school! Putting kids’ bodies in motion helps them release surplus energy, be more present at school/home, develop functional movement, boost self-esteem, self-regulate emotion and hone teamwork and communication. Activities include baseball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, gymnastics, running, yoga, obstacle courses, tag and parkour! Sneakers required!
Cost: $305
Instructor: Vineyard App Camp
Taekwondo (Entering Grades K-5)
W6: July 8-July 12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-5
Is your little ninja ready to learn kicks, break boards, learn forms, safely use weapons, and have fun? This martial arts camp will teach the basics of taekwondo. They will learn some Korean, self-defense, and play games. On Friday students can test their skills and progress from white to yellow belts. Kids who have taken this camp before can test to the next higher level—taught by a black belt instructor.
Cost: $300
Instructor: Isabella Ubertone
Tap Dancing (Entering Grades 6-8)
W1: June 3-June 7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades 6-8
Step into a world of rhythmic fun and lively beats with the Colorado Ballet. This energetic class gives a playful and engaging introduction to tap dancing. Experienced Teaching Artists give the basics of technique, helping students develop coordination and a strong sense of rhythm while fostering their creativity and self-expression. Note: students need to have their own tap shoes.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Colorado Ballet
Tennis at Colorado Academy (Entering Grades 1-8)
W5: July 1-July 5 (4 days only)
W6: July 8-July 12
W7: July 15-July 19
W8: July 22-July 26
10:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Entering grades 1-8
Learn basic tennis skills with group instruction, drills and games, following USTA ROGY progression guidelines. Plus, play games like tag, dodgeball, and kickball for coordination, balance, agility and strength.
Cost: $290
Instructor: TBD
Tennis Time (Entering Grades 1-8)
W1 June 3-June 7
W2 June 10-June 14
W3 June 17-June 21
W4 June 24-June 28
10:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Entering grades 1-8
"Tennis Time coaches supply everything for your child including age-appropriate kid-size
rackets, foam and low-compression balls, portable tennis nets and lots of fun! Learn all about tennis including forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, hand-eye coordination, speed and movement coordination, scoring, tennis games, balance drills and more!"
Cost: $290
Instructor: Tennis Time
Yoga (Entering Grades K-2)
W2: June 10-June14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades K-2
W3: June 17-June21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering grades K-2
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering grades K-2
Kids yoga classes help children develop healthy bodies, open hearts and calm, focused minds! Classes include heaps of playful movement and partner activity. Poses are related to aspects of nature, such as trees, birds and animals. Children learn to have fun while cultivating universally healthy outlooks.
Cost: $380
Instructor: Creative Dance Kids
Volleyball (Entering Grades 5-8)
W4: June 24-June 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of volleyball using proper techniques, including passing, serving, overhead hitting, and defensive skills.
Cost: $290
Instructor: Bob Ulrich