2019 Summer Camps – Boulder

Update 5/2019: Many new camps have been announced that aren’t on the list below. Click here to search the full list of over 1,000 Boulder camps + classes by age, date and more here.

Hurry up, some of Boulder’s most popular summer camps are already filling up! We’ve listed some camps here, but don’t forget that you can find the hundreds of Boulder-area camps on Campanizer.com.

Click below to jump to see all the listings by camp:

• ABC Kids Climbing
• Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids
• Thorne Nature Experience
• Boulder Dinner Theater Academy
• Colorado Mountain Ranch
• Game On! Sports 4 Girls
• Steve & Kate’s Camp (New to Boulder!)
• Avid4Adventure
• Studio Arts Boulder
• Boulder Rock Club
• Community Sailing
• Ocean’s First
• School of Rock
• Camp Shakespeare
• More Boulder area camps

ABC Kids Climbing

• Phone: (303) 443 5437
• Address: 1960 32nd St, Boulder, CO, 80301
• Email: info@abckidsclimbing.com

Indoor Climbing Summer Camp 3 or 5 Day Full Days Camp

• Description: Three or five fun filled days, each bringing new challenges and excitement for kids of all abilities. Campers will work on footwork and route reading, to develop efficiency and confidence in bouldering and rope climbing. Advanced climbers will work on a variety of advanced techniques catering to their ability. Each week will include opportunities for teamwork and leadership not only through slack-lining, art projects, Jiu Jitsu group games and special events and guests. New this year, we will be incorporating Leave No Trace education into our camp. We finish our week with a pizza party and certificates of accomplishments.

Indoor/Outdoor Climbing Summer Camp

• Description: At a week long, this summer camp is the perfect introduction to outdoor climbing. Campers will be indoors in the comfort of our state of the art indoor climbing facility learning climbing techniques and safety skills and they’ll have a chance to be outdoors in world-class climbing areas such as Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Canyon to practice those skills. This is one of our most popular summer camps. 
• On indoor days, campers will  climb and also have opportunities to learn slacklining, participate in art projects, group games and other challenges. At the end of the week they will have a pizza party and receive a certificate of skills learned.
  

Outdoor Adventure Climbing Camp

• Description: This week long outdoor summer camp is filled with climbs, adventure and fun! Throughout the week we will climb in famous areas such as the Flatirons, Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Canyon. The climbers will learn to rappel, zip-line across Boulder Creek to reach a crag, learn to place traditional climbing gear and challenge themselves on boulder problems and routes. Prerequisite: Completion of Super Monkey Level 2 Climbing Class or instructor approval.

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Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids

• Phone: (303) 245-8150
• Address: 5311 Western Avenue, Suite D, Boulder, CO, 80301
• Email: info@theaterforkids.net

RMTK Boulder Summer Camp
Older Company

Session 1: Newsies

• It’s time to carry the banner with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies forces from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Packed with tons of energetic choreography, powerful music, and a huge ensemble of characters, campers will seize the day in this legendary musical!
• Auditions: Sat, May 18 (auditions are to determine parts; all campers get a part)
• Performances: June 21-23 (Fri – Sun)

Session 2: Honk Jr 

• This story, based on the classic “Ugly Duckling” tale, is a heartwarming celebration of being different with a sparkling wit, unique charm, and a memorable score.  Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will take campers and audience members alike on an unforgettable emotional journey! This musical provides a rich, well-rounded experience that equally emphasizes music, acting, and choreography.  Follow Ugly’s adventure of self-discovery as he encounters a flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is a great thing to be!
• Auditions: Sat, June 9th (auditions are to determine parts; all campers get a part)
• Performance: July 6th

Session 3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

• A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an unforgettable experience for campers of all backgrounds!  Join Quasimodo on his journey as he fights for freedom, love, and his own self-worth.  Students will have opportunities to play a variety of roles with substance, depth, humor, wit, and wonder!  Young actors looking for a challenging musical and dramatic experience will find their sanctuary here.  Act, sing, and dance with us to the bells of Notre Dame!
• Auditions: Sun, May 19th (auditions are to determine parts; all campers get a part)
• Performances: July 26th to 28th

Session 4: Mary Poppins Jr

• One of the most popular stories of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way – as a practically perfect musical! This summer, join Mary Poppins along with Bert, Jane, Michael, and the Banks Family for many magical and memorable adventures! This show offers dynamic roles for a wide range of students, and with its enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and spectacular dance numbers, it has something for everyone!
• Auditions: Sun, July 14th (auditions are to determine parts; all campers get a part)
• Performance: August 10th

RMTK Boulder Summer Camp
Teen Company

Session 1: Singers Conservatory- Modern Musical Theater Mashup

• This one week vocal intensive provides a comprehensive musical experience for students who are interested in the art of both solo and partnered/ensemble singing for theater and performance and for those who love contemporary musical theater shows such as: Waitress, Hamilton, In the Heights, Next to Normal, Kinky Boots and more!  The week long curriculum includes vocal coaching, some sight singing, attention to diction, advanced harmonies, and a focus on stage presence and presentation as it relates to vocal performance.  We will approach the popular music from these groundbreaking musicals setting an ambitious precedent for our youth singers.  A final concert will be presented on the evening of the last class at our black box theatre.

Session 2: Acting for Comedy & Drama

• There are many talented young actors who want to act but not necessarily sing and dance. This one-week drama intensive is geared towards this actor as well as the musical theater actor who wants more formal dramatic acting training. Straight acting is different than acting for musical theater in that it demands subtly, an attention to text, and the skills necessary to navigate the internal experience of a character so acting is natural and authentic. In this intensive, we will explore the fundamentals of scene study, introduce students to dynamic acting methods and prepare them to approach work in the realm of the “straight play” with more confidence and charisma. A final casual presentation of scene work will take place on the last day of the camp session in our black box theatre.

RMTK Boulder Summer Camps
Younger Company

Session 1: Pocahontas- A Musical Revue

• Discover the power that love can hold through the swift and compelling music of Pocahontas! This camp will explore the beautiful songs that illustrate her story. Through these melodies, we will tell the tale of this young Native American and her fight for peace between her people and the settlers who hope to begin fresh lives in the New World. Join us and paint with all the colors of the wind!

Session 2: Willy Wonka

• Hold your breath, make a wish, and journey with Charlie and Grandpa Joe to Willy Wonka’s world of pure imagination – a world you will have a part in creating!  This exceptionally creative summer camp session will be full of diverse experiences for every child, with a mesh of the playful and funny character roles that make up this fanciful story.  There will be plenty of opportunities for those who want to dance and sing, with songs like “Pure Imagination” and playful versions of the Oompa Loompa songs!

Session 3: Cinderella

• There is no fairy tale more classic than Cinderella.  With our imaginations, we will see pumpkins turn into carriages, mice into horses, and the little cinder girl will become a beautiful princess.  With a focus on music, movement, and creative play, campers will have an experience to remember.  This summer dreams can come true as the magic of Cinderella comes to life at RMTK!

Session 4: Seussical

• Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza!  The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos – and that is JUST the beginning!  With big ensemble numbers, lots of dance and a plethora of zany roles, campers will be excited to portray characters from the popular Dr. Seuss books.  This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for students of all experience levels!

Session 5: Madeline

• Madeline may be the smallest of the 12 girls in her boarding school, but she is not without daring!  Madeline possesses a love for adventure that often requires curiosity and bravery, and gives Miss Clavel, their teacher, a headache as she creates havoc around the city.  This camp will focus on character development while also building performance skills through music and creative play.  Join Madeline’s fearless escapade and discover a world of fun!

Session 6: Winnie the Pooh

• Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey!  Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but he soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backsoon!  As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course…sharing snacks.  Campers will gain a true sense of ensemble as they explore their favorite characters through theatrical play, music, and dance!

Session 7: Stone Soup

• When a traveler is hungry and out of food, what can they do but make soup from the stones beneath their feet?  That is, until they receive help from strangers who add more tasty ingredients from their own farms and gardens!  The compassion of these strangers provides a great feast for all to enjoy.  With an emphasis on ensemble and building character through creative play, this camp will give students an unforgettable week of fun!  Come discover this universally classic tale with us as we learn about the wonders of companionship, love, and human kindness.

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Thorne Nature Experience Camps

• Phone: (303) 499-3647
• Address: 1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder, CO, 80303
• Email: info@thornenature.org

Eco Explorers – Sombrero Marsh

• This “Camp Experience” is the perfect introduction for budding naturalists. Campers will become eco-explorers by tuning in to observations and using all five senses. It’s a great introduction to exploration using scientific tools like dip nets to collect water creatures and magnifying glasses to observe the miniature world of insects. Each week will have a different nature and science theme, so kids can return for multiple weeks and learn new things each time! Twice during the week, campers will take a field trip via BVSD school bus to the nearby locations of Sawhill/Walden ponds and Chautauqua. A 10:1 maximum camper-to-instructor ratio will ensure your child receives all the attention and care they need while they get used to attending camp and learning and playing in nature.

Nature Creations  – Chautauqua

• Creativity runs wild in our nature inspired arts camp! Kids who love to create, tinker, and invent will thrive as we delve into the magic of the great outdoors. Campers will share their experiences in nature through a variety of imaginative channels including fine arts, crafts, music, storytelling, and more. In this “Camp Experience,” campers will also learn how to use natural art techniques such as nature rubbings, painting with natural dyes, and sculpting with clay & mud. Nature Creations will grow a camper’s creative seedlings into a forest of new ideas!

At Home in the Woods – Mapleton 

• Campers will cultivate their survival skills and put them to the test while exploring in the wilderness! Throughout the week they will practice introductory survival skills such as making mini debris shelters out of sticks, purifying drinking water, cooking with a solar oven, practicing plant and wildlife identification skills, and more. Campers will also focus on developing their skills of observation and learning important safety techniques to become both comfortable and confident as they go on wild adventures through the woods!

Nature Superheroes – Chautauqua

• Each day campers will embark on a new superhero mission to learn about local plants and animals with real “creature power technology” in nature (think Wild Kratts)! The creatures and their adaptations that we study are the superheroes that teach us how they use their powers to sneak up on prey, escape danger, or survive through incredible feats of nature. Campers will also practice their own nature superpowers like being “invisible” by walking through the landscape undetected or using their “deer ears” and “owl eyes” to predict danger long before it arrives, all while exploring the magical trails at Chautauqua Park. This “Camp Experience” will be full of imagination, creativity, games, storytelling, and exploration of the natural world, while focusing on the extraordinary superpowers of nature’s creatures.

The Ultimate Thorne Experience – Wanderers – Mapleton 

• With over 60 years of practice leading nature programs, The Ultimate Thorne Experience combines the very best of what kids love to do in camp! Curiosity is activated through an inspiring story, a lesson is taught through a lively game, then the real magic happens as Instructors guide campers into activities that integrate learning with “children’s passions”- the universal stuff that kids the world over love to do. Tapping into our love of play, campers will go on epic adventures, explore new places through the eyes of an animal, build a dam in the creek, and catch any critter we happen upon. Because there is always more to discover in nature, and because children’s passions are always thrilling, this is a “camp experience” to enjoy again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time!

Wild Skills – Chautauqua

• Campers will take on the wild as they practice essential survival skills and learn to live primitively! Track an animal through the woods, build a fire without a match using primitive technology, identify plants and local wildlife, all while knowing where to go using wilderness navigation skills. Campers will also build debris shelters, locate and filter water, and much more! Through interacting with nature to find the things humans need to survive, campers will develop self-confidence and an appreciation for the bounty that the natural world provides!

Wilderness Creations – Mapleton

• Nature is the inspiration for campers’ creations this week as they develop their skills in fine arts and primitive tool building, and also learn how to utilize natural materials in creative projects. Campers will paint with natural dyes, sculpt in mud and clay, learn how to make primitive tools and accessories, and more! They will learn from native cultures of this region, tune in to nature’s amazing patterns, and study nature artists to inspire masterpieces. Wilderness Creations is for campers who love to work with their hands, create, and share their nature experiences in inventive ways!

The Ultimate Thorne Experience – Wanderers – Mapleton

• This “Camp Experience” focuses on adventure, skill-building, teamwork, and both nature connection and social connection within the group. Middle childhood provides the opportunity to go deeper with learning, build lasting friendships, and tap into kids’ universal love of play. A daily theme is woven through learning that is designed to inspire curiosity and engagement, but the real magic happens as Instructors guide campers into activities that follow the discoveries and interests of the group. Because there is always more to discover in nature, this is a “camp experience” to enjoy again and again, getting a healthy dose of summer fun each time!

Fly Fishing – Various Location

• This “Camp Experience” is for all levels, including the camper who has little or no experience in fly fishing and those with many years as an angler. Campers will split into two groups based on skill level and will explore the Boulder Creek watershed and tackle the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of Boulder. Those newer to fly fishing will learn first how to assemble, use, and care for fly fishing gear and then learn the fundamentals of fly fishing: casting, knot tying, and reading the river, while experienced anglers will spend more time on the water and will be challenged with more advanced skills like new knots, different casting techniques, and selecting the proper flies. All campers will get plenty of time to fish, but will also learn about the ecology of fly fishing, such as understanding hatches, the life cycles of insects and fish, and ethical approaches to interacting with the natural world. This “Camp Experience” is not eligible for Extended Care.

Biking and Birding – Various Locations

• There are some adventures that you can only have on two wheels! Campers will use their bikes to cover more ground as they pedal around Boulder’s bike paths. They will stop to identify the birds soaring overhead, nesting in trees and shrubs, and searching for worms in the dirt. They’ll study adaptations unique to birds found in the area and learn how to identify them by their song and flight patterns. Along with keeping a journal of birds identified each day, campers will learn how to use binoculars and field guides so that they can continue their learning at home. The average distance traveled per day is 6 miles. For the safety and learning of all our campers, this “Camp Experience” has a maximum camper-instructor ratio of 6:1.

Birds & Bird Banding- Various Locations

• Join Thorne’s Founder and Master Bander, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II for a “Camp Experience” focused on one of his greatest passions – birds! Under the guidance of our founder and an additional Thorne educator, campers will develop knowledge of Colorado birds and gain skills in bird banding research. Highlights include identifying birds, catching and handling live birds using a variety of techniques, banding birds, and determining data about new and returning birds. This “Camp Experience” is the prerequisite for Advanced Bird Banding.

Advanced Bird Banding – Various Locations

• After completing the prerequisite “Camp Experience” Birds & Bird Banding, campers are eligible for Advanced Bird Banding camp with Thorne’s Founder and Master Bander, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II. The focus will be on banding and collecting data on as many Cliff Swallows as the group can catch before the birds migrate back to South America. We will visit a different culvert each day so that we can safely catch, research, and release many Cliff Swallows. Under the guidance of our founder and an additional Thorne educator, campers will hone in on their skills with the mist net, ensuring safe removal and handling of birds. They will develop a greater understanding of how to determine the age and sex of birds, as well as other important data points. Time handling and banding will be maximized as campers make predictions about new and returning birds.

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Boulder Dinner Theater Academy

• Phone: (303) 449-6000
• Address: Salberg Park, 19th and Elder Ave., Boulder, CO
• Email: bdtacademy@gmail.com

BDT Summer Camps 2019 – Elementary School

• By collaborating with the City of Boulder Parks & Rec Department, we offer week-long drama camps for elementary-aged students over spring break and throughout the summer. Each day includes drama workshops, writing and reviewing  of the script, creation of sets and costumes, rehearsal, and outdoor playtime! Weekly all summer: 
• Week 1:  May 28 – May 31, 2019: Dr. Seuss Spectacular One
• Week 2: June 3 – June 7, 2019: Princesses & Knights
• Week 3: June 10 – June 14, 2019: Animal Stories One
• Week 4: June 17 – June 21, 2019: Dr. Seuss Spectacular Two
• Week 5: June 24 – June 28, 2019: Stories on Stage One
• Week 6: July 1 – 5 (no camp July 4), 2019: Animal Stories Two
• Week 7: July 8 – July 12, 2019: Fancy Nancy
• Week 8: July 15 – July 19, 2019: Dr. Seuss Spectacular Three
• Week 9: July 22 – July 26: Christmas in July
• Week 10: July 29 – August 2, 2019: Fairy Tale Fun
• Week 11: August 5 – August 9, 2019: Stories on Stage Two

BDT Summer Camps 2019 – Middle & High School

• Beauty and the Beast Junior – MS/HS Production – These camps provide intensive training in the dramatic arts in performance or stagecraft while focusing on producing ​a full-scale musical — ideal for committed student performers and techies, whatever their experience level! Camp program includes audition workshop, all costumes, and performance in a full-scale show! Directed by theatre professionals, each camp culminates in two performances on July 26 and 27th at noon onthe main stage at BDT.

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Colorado Mountain Ranch Summer Camps

• Phone: (303) 442-4557
• Address: North Boulder Park at 7th and Dellwood in Boulder
• Email: office@coloradomountainranch.com

Adventure Camp

• The Adventure Day Camp Program is the perfect choice for those ages 7-13 who would like to be involved in our whole array of camp activities. The Adventure Day Camp introduces first-time and younger campers to traditional summer camp at its best! Many children of different ages may prefer the chance for new adventures every day. Within the course of each week, the Adventure Day campers have the opportunity to participate in each activity at least once, and twice in some of the usual favorites like horseback riding, archery and gymnastics.

Focus Camps: Horses! Water! Mountainboarding! Gymnastics and Trampoline, Earth, Frolf, Trail Blazers

• Focus campers combine activity periods to spend half-day each day in their specialty area. Focus Camps are an option for boys and girls going into grades 5-11, except for Water Focus which is open to grades 2-10. If you have attended the Mountain Adventure Day Camp Program and have discovered your special interest area, then Focus Camp is for you! Or, if you are already over 10 years old and know what you want to do most.

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Game On! Sports 4 Girls

• Phone: (847) 229-9959
• Address: Douglass Elementary School – 840 N 75th St, Boulder, CO 80303
• Email: info@gameonsportscamp.com

Sporty Camp for Girls

• Game On! has spent years devoted to inspiring GIRLS through its proven teaching methodology, fun programming and spirited traditions. Name a sport – we play it with the added benefit of playing multiple sports daily. We know that learning the right way and understanding the sport leads to increased confidence and the ability to enjoy. 
• Ponytail Summer Camp Program – our Ponytail program combines sports exposure and development with a creative arts twist. The Ponytail program is specially designed for girls Pre-K – 1st grade as part of the overall Game On! camp experience. Girls in this age group will automatically be placed in the Ponytail program during camp registration. A half day option is available for girls in PK and K. 

NEW! Leadership Camp for Girls 

• Ages: 7th – 10th graders
• Gender: Girls Only
• Schedule: 9:00am – 3:00pm (optional after care until 5:30 pm)
• Dates: June 24th to 28th
• Price: $360-$385

This week-long program combines sports play with customized experience that will impart the confidence and skills that shape strong leaders. Designed for girls in 7th-10th grades, the Game On! Sports Leadership Camp is a structured week-long program during the summer camp season that combines sports play with customized experience that will impart the confidence and skills that shape strong leaders. More specifically, our Game On! campers will understand what it takes to effectively motivate and organize others to collaborate toward the achievement of a goal.

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Steve & Kate’s Camp

• Phone: (303) 848-8713
• Address: University Hill Elementary School 956 16th Street Boulder, CO 80302
• Email: boulder@steveandkate.com

Boulder Summer Camp

• At Steve & Kate’s, our camp philosophy is pretty simple: when you trust kids to take charge of their own learning, they will learn and grow in ways we can’t imagine. Some people call this approach “self-directed learning,” meaning we put the child in the driver’s seat of their learning experience, rather than an adult telling them what they should learn. This means giving kids the freedom to make their own choices, explore their passions, and trust their own judgment. We believe that these lessons are vital for helping children develop the confidence to grow into the adults they one day want to become, and unfortunately, that these lessons are seldom taught in school. Designed for kids entering Pre-K through 7th graders, we offer a massive choice of activities that cater to pretty much anything your child would be interested in. The deepest, most advanced programs at Steve & Kate’s are called Studios, which include Fashion (sewing and crocheting), Film (live-action and stop-motion animation), Coding and Robotics, Breadmaking, and Music. Designed by learning scientists and tested by kids, these studios offer a range of meaningful activities and cutting-edge technologies where campers can dig deep into their passions.

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Avid4 Adventure

• Phone: (800) 977-9873
• Address: High Peaks Elementary, 3995 Aurora Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
• Email: info@avid4.com

Learn to Bike

• Aspiring cyclists age three and a half to six experience the joys of self-sufficient cycling in our half-day Learn to Bike! day camp. Nurtured by skilled, patient instructors in a supportive on-site environment, our pint-sized pedalers enjoy camper-to-staff ratios of 5:1 for lots of individual attention and personalized coaching.

Explorer Camp

• Our Explorer Day Camp which has a comfortable camper to staff ratio of 5:1 is built for young adventurers, ages 5- and 6-years-old, from the most tentative to the most intrepid. It’s a place where K – 1st graders can feel fully supported as they start getting comfortable with a host of exciting outdoor activities—hiking trails, paddling canoes and kayaks, maneuvering striders or pedal bikes—thoughtfully balanced by creative pursuits like yoga, art and music.

Adventure Camp

• Our Adventure Camp transports kids entering 2nd – 7th grades out to authentic local settings for thrilling, fulfilling outdoor experiences. Whether they’re returning or first-time campers, every day is a different adventure—mastering mountain biking, climbing a local crag, hiking a trail, paddling a canoe or kayak—and every challenge is calibrated to their age and ability.

Rock Climbing Camp

• Our Rock Climbing Day Camp gets campers climbing, scaling some of Boulder’s most iconic formations and learning the rock climbing ropes. Supported by our top-notch instructors, campers master the basics of knot tying, belaying, rappelling and climbing as they ascend a range of routes and rock types.

Kayaking Camp

• Our Kayaking Day Camp gets campers out on both flat-water and whitewater, experiencing the joy of paddling independently and working and as a team to hone their kayaking skills. Under the guidance of our able instructors, campers will learn basic strokes, rescue techniques, river reading and water safety as they navigate some of the most spectacular lakes and waterways in Colorado’s Front Range.

Mountain Biking Camp

• Campers experience the thrill of mastering mountain biking as they hit the trails in our Mountain Biking Day Camp. With help from our seasoned instructors, campers spend the week practicing mountain biking skills, learning bicycle maintenance basics and traversing the terrain of some of Boulder’s best beginner parks and trails.

Survival Skills Camp

• Our Survival Skills Day Camp introduces campers to the power and practical value of the natural world as they learn to survive and thrive outdoors. Alongside our accomplished instructors, campers spend a full week exploring Boulder’s Front Range, hiking, canoeing and learning essential survival skills—navigation, animal tracking, tool making, fire safety—to keep them safe and self-reliant in the wilderness.

Stand up Paddleboarding Camp

• Our Stand Up Paddleboarding Camp gets campers out on both flat-water and whitewater, experiencing the joy of paddling with scenic perspective while building core strength. Under the guidance of our able instructors, campers will learn basic strokes, rescue techniques, river reading, and water safety as they navigate beautiful bodies of water in Colorado’s Front Range.

Intro To Skateboarding

• Soon-to-be skateboarders learn the fundamentals—and experience the fun—of self-sufficient skating in this half-day camp. Led by our experienced team, boarding beginners will learn skateboarding mechanics and basic riding skills in an encouraging, on-site environment.

Avid4 Adventure Residential Camp

• Avid4 Adventure Resident Overnight Camps are not your typical sleep-away camp. Alongside the campfires and silly songs, our campers experience the transformative power of adventure, igniting a lifelong passion for being active outdoors.
• At our two Resident Camp locations, Mt. Evans and Windy Peak, 1st – 12th graders of all experience levels—from total first-timers to seasoned experts—bike trails, paddle lakes, climb crags and strike out on overnight backpacking trips. Campers live in cabins at Mt. Evans (1st – 6th grade campers and 11th – 12th grade Staff-in-Training) or Windy Peak (7th – 11th graders), setting off on outdoor adventures from there. With the support of our experienced instructors, campers build confidence, practice good judgment and learn to intelligently assess risks as they take on new challenges.
• 1st Graders: Available weeks of June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th, July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th. Camp is only 3 nights. From $545
• 2nd – 4th Graders One Week Camp: Available weeks of June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th, July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th. From $1195
•  5th – 6th Graders Two Week Camp: Available weeks of June 16th, June 30th, July 14th and July 28th. From $2295
• 7th to 8th Graders Two Week Camp: Available weeks of June 16th, June 30th, and July 14th. From $2295

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Studio Arts Boulder

• Phone: (720) 339-6033
• Address: 1010 Aurora Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
• Email: registration@studioartsboulder.org

Hand-Building Camps Ages 6-8

• Join us for clay camp, where kids learn the basics of ceramics hand-building. Campers will experiment with low-fire clay and discover ways to build functional pottery as well as creative sculpture — monsters and mugs, nature-inspired works, zoo creatures, and anything they dream up. Each week campers will spend Monday and Tuesday making pieces to glaze (a hard, glossy finish). On Wednesday and Thursday, campers will make work to decorate on Friday with acrylic paints, feathers, string, and more. All pottery will be ready to take home at the end of camp on Friday.

Hand-Building Camps Ages 9 – 12

• Go beyond the basics in this hand-building camp for bigger kids. Campers will experiment with challenging projects and detailed forms; create fun unique works in both functional pottery and creative sculpture; and learn different methods of surface decoration. Students of every skill level are welcome. Camp staff will provide tips, tools, and hands-on support to help each camper bring their ideas to life. Each week campers will spend Monday and Tuesday making pieces to glaze (a hard, glossy finish). On Wednesday and Thursday, campers will make work to decorate on Friday with acrylic paints, feathers, string, and more. All pottery will be ready to take home at the end of camp on Friday.

Wheel-Throwing Camps Ages 8 – 11

• Welcome to the wheel! Campers move downstairs to learn the basics of wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing. The week will also include hand-building projects to complement the techniques practiced on the wheel. Each week, campers will spend Monday and Tuesday working to create pieces on the wheel. Wednesday is the day for trimming, decorating, and adding handles or lids. Thursday is hand-building day. Friday students will work in the glaze room to finish their pieces. All pottery from this camp will be fired in our gas kilns and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after camp finishes.

Wheel-Throwing Camps Ages 10 – 13

• Open to students of all skill levels, each camp includes hands-on assistance to help every camper grow in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing. Monday and Tuesday are days to make pieces on the wheel. Wednesday is trimming and adding handles or lids. Thursday is a hand-building day so that Friday can be spent in the glaze room finishing all the pieces made that week. Pottery from this camp will be fired in our gas kilns and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after camp finishes.

Wheel-Throwing Camps Ages 13 – 16

• Teen potters get the main studio all to themselves this week to hone their wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing skills. As with all wheel-throwing camps, Monday and Tuesday is spent on the wheel making new pieces. Wednesday is trimming and finishing handles. Thursday is hand-building so that all work can be glazed on Friday. Campers of all levels will leave this week with a greater understanding of ceramics. Pottery from this camp will be fired in our gas kilns and ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after camp finishes.

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Boulder Rock Club

• Phone: (303) 447-2804
• Address: 2829 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
• Email: frontdesk@boulderrockclub.com

BRC Indoor/Outdoor Summer Camp

• Get the most out of your camp experience with a full 5 days of climbing. Two days of indoor climbing (Monday and Tuesday) and three days of outdoor climbing (Wednesday to Friday). Or choose your own adventure with one or the other.

Girl’s Indoor/Outdoor Summer Camp

• A full week of indoor and outdoor climbing adventure for her! Two days of indoor climbing (Monday and Tuesday) practicing skills and climbing technique and three days of outdoor climbing (Wednesday to Friday) bringing their indoor skills to the outdoor rock! Led by our passionate women Instructors who are eager to inspire each girl to experience a fun and exciting climbing adventure! Girls learn and practice Leave No Trace Principles and have opportunities to work as a team and develop leadership skills.

Rock Climbing and Slack Line w/East Boulder Rec

• Join us for a fun indoor rock climbing and slack-line experience. Our instructors teach climbing skills and basic slack-lining technique in a fun, motivating and supportive atmosphere. Climbers gain confidence, trust, and learn team work! In partnership with East Boulder Recreation Center, Camp takes place on Monday and Tuesday at the East Boulder Recreation Center where they are introduced to climbing and slack-lining. Wednesday through Friday campers are at The Boulder Rock Club continuing to develop climbing and bouldering skills.

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Community Sailing

• Phone: (303) 956-7885
• Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51t Street, Boulder, CO 80301
• Email: lauren@oceansfirstinstitute.org

Little Puffs

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• For our youngest campers, these weeklong camps introduce sailing, water safety, and boating through fun games and activities. This is a great introduction to how to have fun and be safe on the water. Participants should bring a lunch, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water shoes.

Learn To Sail

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• Great for first-time sailors! New skills teach independence, confidence, and safety on the water. STEM-based lessons enhance this well-rounded beginner experience. Emphasis is on learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water and HAVING FUN! Participants should bring a lunch, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water shoes. CSC will provide all equipment, including life jackets. THIS OUR MOST POPULAR CAMP!

Beg – Intermediate Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• Beg-Intermediate Camp is for students who have completed one to two weeks of Learn To Sail Camp. This camp is particularly best for beginner sailors who are only sailing for 1 week each summer. Sailors will continue to solidify their skills, focusing on tacking, points of sail, sail trim, boat handling and capsize recovery.

Intermediate Sailing Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• The Intermediate Camp is the next step in a sailor’s progression, for those who graduated from our Learn to Sail Camp, Beg-Intermediate Camp or for juniors that have previous sailing experience elsewhere. Sailors will strengthen basic skills and become proficient while sailing all points of sail. Practicing tacking, jibing, sail trim, boat handling, knot tying, review of weather recognition and capsize recovery are the goals of this camp. Sailors learn in same-age peer groups to enrich confidence and camaraderie.

Introduction to Advanced Sailing Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• This camp is perfect for those who have mastered the basics of sailing. Sailors will strengthen sailing skills and focus on boat handling, right of way, sailing in all conditions under control and skipper responsibilities. Utilizing age-appropriate racing boats, campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing. Successfully completing this camp is a prerequisite for joining our Junior Race Team.

Advanced Sailing Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• This camp is perfect for those who have mastered the basics of sailing. Sailors will strengthen sailing skills and focus on boat handling, right of way, sailing in all conditions under control and skipper responsibilities. Utilizing age-appropriate racing boats, campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing. Successfully completing this camp is a prerequisite for joining our High School Race Team.

Race Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• NEW CAMP! Ready to take your sailing to the next level? Race Camp develops a solid foundation of sailing skills. Learn about the challenging dynamics of sailboat racing on a variety of sailboats. Challenge yourself to a level and refine skills of rigging and tuning, maneuvers, and skipper/crew communication. Race Camp gives sailors the opportunity to learn and practice advanced skills in a competitive, racing-focused environment. The July Race Camp leads up to the Rocky Mountain Junior Olympics Festival hosted by CSC at the Cherry Creek Reservoir.

Stand Up Paddleboarding + Windsurfing + Sailing Camp

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• Learn to harness the power of the wind in more ways than one. This combo camp is great for an intro to multiple water sports. Campers test their balance on a board with a paddled and under sail. Perfect for a young adventurer looking to expand their water skills through adventure, games, and challenges.

High School Adventure Sailing

• Extended Care: We will be offering Before and After Care from 8:00 am-9:00 am & 3:30 pm-4:30 pm each day. During registration, you will see the option to add on Before and/or After Care.
• This camp is perfect for the adventurous teenager who has yet to experience sailing. Geared for the high school aged beginner this fun, fast-paced week of sailing teaches young adults everything they need to know to sail in the same boats used for high school race team. With a focus on fun, independence, and hands-on learning this camp is perfect for any first-time sailor who’s maybe outgrown summer camp but still loves a good adventure.

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Oceans First

• Phone: (303) 956-7885
• Address: 3015 Bluff Street, Boulder, CO 80301
• Email: lauren@oceansfirstinstitute.org

Girls in Ocean Science Summer Camp

• This exciting summer camp is dedicated to inspiring young girls interested in the sciences and our ocean. Camp members will get a chance to learn from female scientists in a series of engaging activities and discussions while learning about the ocean world and discovering how we can all make a positive difference for the environment. Our goal is to instill a sense of wonder and curiosity through interactive learning and fun!

Ocean Research and Technology Summer Camp

• In this exciting camp, you will get a chance to learn from marine biologists while discovering our ocean, and the vast technology being used today to better understand marine life and ocean processes. Camp members will explore underwater robotics, shark laser photogrammetry, sea turtle tracking, wave energy, microplastics, and more! Our camp shows the importance of investigating our ocean and how you can use technology to uncover, as well as protect, the marine world!

Ocean Science Summer Camp

• Ocean First Institute offers a unique camp for hands-on, marine adventure, right in the mountains of Colorado! In this marine science summer camp, you will learn about the interconnectedness of our ocean, the coastal environment, and rivers and watersheds, through a variety of engaging activities and interactive lessons led by our staff scientists. Our camp fosters curiosity and creativity, providing you with opportunities to explore, discover, and value our marine habitats!!

Marine Convervation Summer Camp

• In this unique camp, you will get to work alongside leading scientist mentors on exciting and relevant marine conservation topics, such as climate change and plastic pollution. Members will learn about the conservation issues facing our ocean today, while also developing their own solutions to local conservation issues! Discover how you can be a part of the solution and be a part of a growing movement of young marine conservationists!

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School of Rock

• Phone: (303) 532-1202
• Address: 3280 28th Street Unit 1, Boulder, CO 80301
• Email: boulder@schoolofrock.com

Deadhead Camp

• Calling all deadheads and jam band fans that want to learn the music of The Grateful Dead! Open to students with some playing experience.

Best of the 90’s Camp

• The 90’s were one of music’s most important decades as grunge and alternative music took over the airwaves and popular culture. Come celebrate bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Weezer and many more in our Best of the 90’s summer camp.

Classic Rock Rewind

• Campers will learn the music of 60’s and 70’s rock icons such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones in our Classic Rock Rewind summer camp. In addition to songs, students will learn about rock history and the stagecraft needed to perform on a stage. At the end of the week, students will put on a live performance.

Beatles Mania

• Come join us this week in playing the best songs of the Beatles, one of the most iconic bands ever! Learn some fun facts about the history of The Beatles along the way and impress your friends and family with a live show at the end of the week.

Teen Week

• During teen week we will be playing a random set of the rocker’s choices. This camp is specifically for students 12 -18 years of age, with intermediate to advanced experience on their instrument. The purpose of this week is to give students an intensive camp learning experience to take you to the next level in your music knowledge.

Y2K and Beyond

• The music of the millennials is where it’s at this week. Students will be exploring modern rock music. We will play some of the best music written between the year 2000 and present day! Open to players of all abilities levels.

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Camp Oonie Koonie Cha

• Address: St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 7520 S. Boulder Rd., Boulder, CO 80303

Dig It!

• Be transported back in time to the days of the dinosaurs and our Pleistocene pals, the cave dwellers and woolly mammoths. Campers will be going on a “dig”, play-acting paleontology and making their own instruments and ‘rumbasha’ poles. Music weaves it all together with movement, chants, and rock and roll.

Camp Shakespeare

• Phone: (303) 735-1181
• Address: 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO, 80302
• Email: csfedout@colorado.edu

• Each summer, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival invites kids ages 6-18 to CU Boulder’s campus to study Shakespeare with CSF professionals. Working in small groups, these students learn about Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging, and performing a shortened play on the Outdoor Mary Rippon Stage. Camp Shakespeare is a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment.
• In addition to acting training, students participate in master classes with special guests from the CSF company. Campers also work with a stage combat professional to learn the safe way to fight onstage. Tuition includes one ticket to attend CSF’s July 21, 7:00 pm production of “Twelfth Night.”

Anthony and Cleopatra

Much Ado About Nothing

As You Like It

Twelfth Night

Romeo and Juliet