Off-Site Camps-2023
*Campers will meet at Colorado Academy and will be bused to their off-site destination by one of our CA chaperones. Lunch is included for full-day.
Tip: If there are specific weeks for which you need your child enrolled, start by viewing the weekly schedules.
Adventure Seekers (Entering Grades 4-9)
W2: June 12-June 16
W3: June 19-June 23
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-9
Explore Colorado and enjoy outdoor activities like the Georgetown Loop, white water rafting, SUP/kayaking, and zip lining. Trained leaders encourage lessons on challenge and trust. Activities are subject to change.
Cost: $670
Instructor: TBD
Adventures in Zoology (Entering Grades 5-8)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
Did you know that a naked mole rat can run as fast backwards as it can forward? Or that an ostrich’s eyes are bigger than its brain? Discover your inner zoologist through up-close encounters with fascinating animals. From touching playful stingrays, to communing with butterflies, and feeding giraffes, the week will be full of hands-on encounters.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Taja Mckinney
Art Around Town (Entering Grades 3-5)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m Entering Grades 3-5
For budding or experienced artists alike, Denver is our canvas for plein-air and nature drawing, landscapes, architectural drawings, and portraits. Try materials and techniques like charcoal, pencil, ink, pastels and more.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Sara Monterroso
Art of Nature (Entering Grades 3-6)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Discover wildlife and nature through outdoor exploration, drawing, painting, sculpture, poetry, and other arts. Participate in wildlife watching, catch and observe critters, practice scientific journaling, and get inspired. We'll visit places like Genesee Park, Botanic Gardens, and Audubon Center at Chatfield to explore arts, using nature as the inspiration and medium.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Megan Schulz with Denver Audubon
Beginner Fencing (Entering Grades 2-12)
W1: June 5-June 9
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-8
Study the three Olympic fencing weapons through drills, games, and challenges. Use our fully electric scoring equipment and regulation-sized fencing strips. Camp culminates with an in-house tournament.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Beginning Golf (Entering Grades 3-10)
W1: June 5-June 9
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-10
Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers, on a par-3 course. Required: collared shirts and tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls and tees. Driving range balls provided. Pull carts may be rented at Foothills for $3-4 per day.
Cost: $480
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Beginning Horsemanship (Entering Grades 3-8)
W1: June 5-June 9
W7: July 17-July 21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-8
Beginning riders will head out to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for five days of hands-on horsemanship and riding. Emphasis on communication, grooming, and handling skills with daily demonstrations and equestrian lessons. Campers learn about bareback riding, saddling, and the introduction of rein use.
Cost: $430
Instructor: Stockton's Stables
Bowling Party (Entering Grades 1-5)
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-5
Spare, Strike, Turkey or Gutter Ball? Whether you are a seasoned bowler or a novice, spend an afternoon with us at a local bowling alley, playing a game that can be traced back to the Stone Age. This is an opportunity to improve your game or learn proper technique right from the beginning. Tuition includes transportation to and from the lanes, unlimited bowling and shoe rental.
Cost: $220
Instructor: TBD
Denver Fun Hoppers (Entering Grades 6-9)
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
W7: July 17-July 21
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Explore some of Denver’s best amusement parks, water parks, and museums during this action-packed fun hopper week. Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Elitch Gardens, Water World, and more.
Cost: $650, W5: $520
Instructor: Steve Hyatt
Driver’s Education with Permit Test (Entering Grades 9-12)
W4: June 26-June 30
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (age requirement: 14 years and six months old)
Approved by the State of CO, learn skills, confidence, and awareness for safe driving. Includes all that’s needed for a driving permit and license: 30-hour class (req’d by State of CO), written permit test, and behind the wheel lessons (completed over the year that student holds their permit).
Cost: $670
Instructor: Start Smart Driving Academy
Escape Room (Entering Grades 5-9)
W1: June 5-June 9
W2: June 12-June 16
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
We’ll visit some of Denver’s best escape rooms during this exciting week. Escape using teamwork and clues. Create an escape room using cause-and-effect contraptions for others. This is for beginners who have only completed 2-3 escape rooms.
Cost: $590
Instructor: Kathy Zolla
Flying Trapeze & More (Entering Grades 6-9)
W2: June 12-June 16
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Have you ever wanted to soar through the air?! Sign up for FLY MILE HIGH, Colorado’s only Flying Trapeze summer camp! We will teach you fun acrobatic tricks. You will jump, swing, and flip in a safety harness above our comfy safety net. You will get ‘caught’ by one of our professional catchers. Get ready to have a blast! We will finish the day with another off-site activity such as a trip to a museum, park, or other fun destination.
Cost: $1100
Instructor: Fly Mile High Club
Flying Trapeze & More (Entering Grades 2-5)
W3: June 19-June 23
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-5
Have you ever wanted to soar through the air like Spider-Man?! Colorado’s only Flying Trapeze summer camp will teach you fun acrobatic tricks. You will jump, swing, and flip in a safety harness above our comfy safety net. You will get ‘caught’ by one of our professional catchers. You will grow and develop new skills (teamwork, encouragement, confidence). Get ready to have a blast and feel like a superhero! We’ll finish the day with another off-site activity such as a trip to a museum, park, or other fun destination.
Cost: $1100
Instructor: Fly Mile High Club
Indoor Ski & Board School (Entering Grades K-3)
W2: June 12-June 16
W4: June 26-June 30
W7: July 17-July 21
W8: July 24-July 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-3
Strengthen ski and snowboarding technical skills at Shredder’s indoor Littleton facility. Open to beginning and intermediate levels. All equipment is provided.
Cost: $495
Instructor: Shredders
Intermediate Golf (Entering Grades 4-10)
W2: June 12-June 16
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-10
Professional golf instruction by PGA teachers: three days on a par-3 course, two days on a nine-hole course. Required: collared shirts and tailored shorts, golf clubs, balls and tees. Driving range balls provided.
Cost: $480
Instructor: Bob Ulrich
Intermediate Rock Climbing (Entering Grades 6-8)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8
By the end of this five-day camp, campers will be on track to lead their own single-pitch sport climbs at any climbing venue in the world! This is a camp for folks with some previous experience with rock climbing who are energetic about taking their climbing to the next level. This course is packed with climbing mileage and culminates with a mock sport lead climb. We will focus on movement, lead climbing, basic gear for setting anchors and risk management. This is the ideal course with those with outdoor top-rope climbing experience and the interest in becoming a more well-rounded climber.
Cost: $1,050
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
It's a Bug's World (Entering Grades 3-5)
W1: June 5-June 9
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Immerse yourself in an itty-bitty world with stories of our tiny giants, the invertebrates. Experience bugs like you never have before, with field trips to the Butterfly Pavilion and Chatfield Farms. Even get an up-close look from special guests like The Peoples Bees. Activities include art projects and land and aquatic bug catching. BEE-there or BEE square!
Cost: $650
Instructor: Megan Schulz/Denver Audubon
Jump into Gymnastics (Entering Grades 2-5)
W2: June 12-June 16
W3: June 19-June 23
9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Entering Grades 3-6
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Entering Grades K-2
Build strength, flexibility and coordination through gymnastics athletic training. Campers learn how to safely use gymnastics equipment, improve existing strengths, and tackle new skills with the help of expert coaches.
Cost: $285, W5: $228
Instructor: Golden Gymnastics
Kiddie Corral (Entering Grades K-2)
W1: June 5-June 9
W7: July 17-July 21
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-2
Beginning riders will head out to Stockton’s Plum Creek stables for hands-on horsemanship, lessons on horse behavior, grooming, handling, and introduction to riding. Campers focus on safety while building confidence. On Friday, campers participate in horse-related arts and crafts and games back on campus.
Cost: $380
Instructors: Stockton's Stables
Learn to Rock Climb (Entering Grades 5-8)
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
W7: July 17-July 21
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
This complete introduction to rock climbing, five-day camp, takes first timers or those new to rock climbing and introduces them to the wonderful sport of rock climbing. Learn to climb like a rock star by building a solid foundation of the knowledge, skills, and movement required to get into the sport. We will cover gear, belaying, rappelling, various types of movement and following lead climbers.
Cost: $990 W5: $792
Instructor: Colorado Mountain School
Learn to Sail (Entering Grades 2-5)
W5: July 3-July 7
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-5
This camp meets Wednesday through Friday. This entry level camp is perfect for any first time sailor or sailor who's had only 1 week of previous camp. Campers will sail 2 to a boat in a small age-appropriate Pram sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, gaining independence, and having fun. Sign up solo or with a friend!
Cost: $600
Instructor: Community Sailing of Colorado
Let's Lend a Hand (Entering Grades 5-8)
W3: June 19-June 24
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-8
A week of service-related activities through Volunteers of America: sprucing up open spaces, working with children, rescued animals or the Ronald McDonald House. Celebrate at Elitch Gardens on Friday.
Cost: $460
Instructor: TBD
Little Fencers Camp (Entering Grades K-3)
W6: July 10-July 14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-2
Little Fencers half-day Camp introduces students to the sport of fencing in a safe and fun environment. Fencers use lightweight, plastic equipment especially designed for kids so they can focus on basic fencing knowledge.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Little Golfers (Entering Grades 1-3)
W1: June 5-June 9
W2: June 12-July 16
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-3
Lessons on the links cover etiquette, safety, putting, short game (chipping, pitching), full swing and strategies for getting around a golf course efficiently. Required: a bag of junior golf clubs, collared shirts and tailored shorts.
Cost: $305
Instructor: Beth Folsum
Little Puff's Sailing (Entering Grades 1-2)
W5: July 3-July 7 (3 days only)
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-2
This camp meets Wednesday through Friday. For our youngest campers, these weeklong camps introduce sailing, water safety, and boating. This is a great introduction on how to have fun and be safe on the water. Sailing in a small and incredibly beginner-friendly, 3-person, 303 Access Dinghy Sailboat is a great way to teach the fundamentals with this age group. We understand that campers this age may not be strong swimmers so we recommend that they come having previous experience swimming with a PFD in a lake or reservoir. As long as they can kick and paddle comfortably in an intended direction while wearing a PFD, they are a good fit for this camp
Cost: $600
Instructor: Community Sailing of Colorado
Medieval Camp (Entering Grades 2-8)
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-8
Knights-in-training learn to battle in the medieval style and the modern Olympic style. Make foam swords, design a personal crest and battle for the castle built upon the great Ruby Hill!
Cost: $600
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Middle School Bowling Party (Entering Grades 6-8)
W7: July 17-July 21
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8
Whether you are a seasoned bowler or a novice, spend an afternoon with us at a local bowling alley, playing a game that can be traced back to the Stone Age. This is an opportunity to improve your game or learn proper technique right from the beginning. We will end the week with a trip to the theater to watch an age appropriate movie!
Cost: $285
Instructor: TBD
Mini Golf (Entering Grades 1-4)
W6: July 10-July 14
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-4
Whether you imagine yourself as a pro golfer one day, or just enjoy playing a game of miniature golf once in a while, this camp is for you. This week we will putt our way through the Denver area’s most exciting and entertaining putt-putt courses, including an indoor glow-in-the-dark course and beautiful outdoor venues. The obstacles and challenges that you’ll face this week will have you jumping for joy.
Cost: $285
Instructor: TBD
Mountain Explorers (Entering Grades 3-5)
W2: June 12-June 16
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
Explore Colorado’s ecosystems by rock climbing, glacier “sledding”, and paddling at a local reservoir. Make a field journal, learn wilderness ethics, build “survival” shelters, and learn to safely play in the mountains.
Cost: $TBD
Instructor: Colorado Mountain Club
Mountain Leaders (Entering Grades 6-9)
W1: June 5-June 9
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
This adventure-filled day-camp experience has it all, with a week of indoor and outdoor rock climbing, mountain exploration, backcountry cooking, basic snow/glacier travel technique, and paddle boarding. You will also gain valuable insight into your own learning and leadership styles. Get psyched for an exciting week of skill building, adventure, and fun!
Cost: $TBD
Instructor: Colorado Mountain Club
Mountain Madness (Entering Grades 5-9)
W7: July 17-July 21
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Enjoy thrilling activities that may include: zip lining, whitewater rafting, glacier hiking, horseback riding, and either paddle boarding/kayaking or mountain biking. Experienced guides. Discover inspiring Colorado.
Cost: $670
Instructor: Jack McHugh
Parkour (Entering Grades 3-9)
W3: June 19-June 23
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Jump, run, climb, and play at one of the largest parkour gyms in America. Learn the basics of parkour, including landing, rolling, jumping, precision, balance, vaulting, climbing, and swinging. Safety is paramount.
Cost: $TBD
Instructors: Apex Movement
Passport to Nature (Entering Grades 1-3)
W5: July 5-July 8 (4 days only)
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 1-3
Experience a week that offers the chance to immerse yourself in nature! Observe live animals, explore hands-on displays and a Touch Table, enjoy animal and bird exhibits, and hike trails searching for hundreds of species of wildlife with outdoor scavenger hunts, games, and activities.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Kate Hogan with Denver Audubon
Professional Escape (Entering Grades 7-10)
W4: June 26-June 30
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 7-10
Calling all professional escape room artists. If you have successfully escaped at least three rooms, and you enjoy logic puzzles, strategy games, and problem solving, this camp is for you. Bring your escape room expertise, and be prepared to break out of some challenging situations that only the best Houdini fans can navigate.
Cost: $590
Instructors: Kathy Zolla & Renee Medina
Samurai Camp (Entering Grades 2-8)
W2: June 12-June 16
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 2-8
Join Coach Chris Sauthoff for a unique samurai journey. Make your own samurai sword, play games, learn the kendo tenets of discipline and respect, and learn how to apply a different form of swordplay to fencing!
Cost: $650
Instructor: Denver Fencing Center
Scuba Diving Certification Camp (Entering Grades 6-9)
W4: June 26-June 30
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Complete classroom work and pool skills practice required for Scuba Schools International (SSI) scuba certification. End the week with two certification dives and skills tests at Denver’s Downtown Aquarium!
Cost: $960
Instructor: A1 Scuba, Sara Monterosso
Skateboarding (Entering Grades 5-8)
W4: June 26-June 30
W6: June 20-June 24
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-5
W1: June 5-June 9
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-9
Skateboard instruction for children of all ages and skill abilities. Small group settings. Learn fundamentals to more advanced skills through persistence and determination. Equipment provided.
Cost: $720
Instructor: Square State Skate
Stand Up Paddleboarding (Entering Grades 3-8)
W2: June 12-June 16
W4: June 26-June 30
W6: July 10-July 14
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 3-8
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) with ACA certified instructors. Learn basic paddling skills, strokes, turning, bracing, and safety including self and group rescue. SUP equipment provided. Req’d Swimming ability.
Cost: $660
Instructor: SurfSUP Colorado
Sticky Fingers: Culinary Team Challenge (Entering Grades 5-9)
W4: June 26-June 30
W7: July 17-July 21
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
Learn the basics of baking breads, pastas, muffins and cookies from scratch. Cooking challenges plus learn to use different equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairing, and create tasty mouthwatering recipes all week.
Cost: $850
Instructor: Sticky Fingers
Swim Lessons with Swim Labs (Entering Grades K-4)
W1: June 5-June 9
W2: June 12-June 16
W3: June 19-June 23
W4: June 26-June 30
W5: July 3-July 7 (4 days only)
W6: July 10-July 14
W7: July 17-July 21
W8: July 24-July 28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades K-4
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades K-4
Beginner through intermediate level swimmers learn in small, warm water pools with trained instructors. Instructors prioritize confidence and safety so campers learn how to swim correctly, safely, and efficiently.
Cost: $400 W5: $320
Instructor: Swim Labs
The Floor is Lava (Entering Grades 6-8)
W3: June 19-June 23
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 6-8
Ninja warrior obstacle courses, tree climbing, and state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing, campers will be flying high every day. Learn discipline, teamwork and strength. The week ends with a thrilling ropes course adventure.
Cost: $660
Instructor: Sara Monterroso
Wetland Warriors (Entering Grades 4-6)
W4: June 26-June 30
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 4-6
Adventure through rivers, ponds, and wetlands-catching frogs and fish, exploring and building beaver dams, hiking trails, and visiting live wetland animals with Nature’s Educators. Get your feet wet (literally) every day with games, science experiments and investigations, and find an appreciation of Colorado wetlands at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Raia Lichen with Denver Audubon
Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation (Entering Grades 7-9)
W6: July 10-July 14
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 7-9
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation center and speak with wildlife biologists who are protecting and preserving wildlife and their habitats. Required: daypack, walking shoes, filled water bottles, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Cost: $650
Instructor: Raia Lichen with Denver Audubon
Young Warriors (Entering Grades 2-5)
W3&4: June 19-June 30
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering Grades 2-5
Each class is filled with self-defense techniques, wrapped around fun games and skills. Campers build leadership skills and confidence. Daily classes focus on cooperation, planning, goal setting/ goal getting, and respect while learning real and actionable self-defense skills.
Cost: $600 (2 Week Camp)
Instructor: Colorado Krav Maga
Zombies Meet the Ghostbusters (Entering Grades 5-9)
W8: July 24-July 28
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Entering Grades 5-9
What happens when ghosts meet zombies? We will find out as we delve into the world of the undead and explore the possible existence of ghosts and the paranormal. From history to Hollywood, literature to science, we’ll explore ghost stories and zombie lore, ghost towns, and cemeteries. We’ll speak with experts on the paranormal and visit some of Denver’s most famous haunted places. Let’s just hope we don’t encounter the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!
Cost: $375
Instructor: Sara Monterroso