Summer Camps
The largest and longest-running Camps Directory in Boulder County! Find the best programs for your kids to have the most memorable summer ever.
Got Game Summer Camp
Louisville at Fireside Elementary
845 W. Dahlia Louisville CO 80027
Erie at Aspen Ridge Prep
705 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Monday thru Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm (doors open 8:50am-3:45pm)
Got Game Camp blends sports leagues, imaginative games, camp-wide tournaments, creative collaboration, and good-old-fashioned fun In a daily elective format kids LOVE!
Got Game Team
720-909-8077
Camp Galileo
Boulder (Bear Creek Elementary School): 2500 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305
Broomfield (Kohl Elementary School): 1000 West 10th Avenue, Broomfield, CO 80020
Ages:
rising K-8th
Hours & Days:
Weekly sessions June 1 - July 24, 2026. 9am-3pm camp day. Optional AM & PM extended care.
Camp Galileo: Innovation & Fun
Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance. Whether your child loves building, inventing, or exploring, there is something for everyone at Camp Galileo.
“The camp is well structured and an engaging and unique experience for my son. I also have really appreciated the friendly and skilled staff.” -2025 Boulder Camp Family
(800) 854-3684
Boulder and Broomfield locations. Use code 26CBCK25 to save $25 per week. Applicable on future purchases only. Visit our website to enroll today!
Miss Joanie Drama
Ages:
Hours & Days:
Miss Joanie Drama offers full-day camps for Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, School Day Off Workshops, Holiday entertainment, and MORE!
Joanie Rubald
Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder County & Denver Metro Area
Ages:
6 - 17 years
Hours & Days:
Day camps. M-F.
Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, children read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. With over 30 years experience and a highly-trained staff, Renaissance Adventures’ camps are a family favorite. We also run exciting birthdays, afterschool programs, as well as day-off and holiday camps year round.
303-786-9216
Airborne
1816 Boston Ave
Ages:
4 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Monday - Friday. Gym & Ninja 8:30-12:00, Theme 1:00-4:30, lunch bunch in between! Princess camps are T/Th 9:30-11:45 ages 3-6
Airborne is a 20,000’ facility with spring floors, bars, ninja-rig, foam pits, trampolines, and more! We offer camps to students aged 4-12, no gymnastics experience necessary! Our full-day camps are broken up into 3-½ hour camp blocks. This offers you the most flexibility- you may enroll for 10 blocks for a full week, or only one afternoon! From 8:30-12:00 Monday-Friday we offer gymnastics & ninja camp - a skill-based camp involving obstacle courses & games. Afternoons are theme camps- imagination-based camps where students may be pirates building a pirate ship with mats or spies-in-training solving puzzles! Princess camps are dance-based camps for students aged 3-6 who are ready to immerse themselves in the world of princesses & princes with varying themes every week.
(303) 651-1456
BVSD - School Age Care Never Bummer Summer Camps at Douglass Elementary
Ages:
5+ years
Hours & Days:
Full day camps June 1-July 24 (no camps June 29-July 3 or on June 19). Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm.
Daily themed crafts and outdoor fun, with two days of off-site adventures or special activities brought right to the campsite.
(720) 561-5974
BackStory Theatre
Locations vary based on class.
Ages:
4 years through 18 years
Hours & Days:
9 am - 8:30 pm
Welcome to Christmas Under the Sun, where festive cheer meets summer fun! Our dynamic theatre camp brings the magic of the holidays to life through creative performance and play. Young artists will explore devised theatre classes, crafting original stories and scenes through collaborative imagination. They'll shine in our mini-musical production, learning songs, choreography, and stagecraft in an exciting showcase format. Our kinder-prep camps introduce the youngest performers to theatre basics through games, movement, and storytelling in a nurturing environment. For aspiring actors ready to take the next step, our audition workshops provide essential skills in monologue preparation, cold reading, and confident performance techniques. Whether building confidence, discovering new talents, or honing existing skills, Christmas Under the Sun offers an unforgettable theatrical adventure for every child.
720-263-0836
Blossom International Preschool, LLC - Boulder
5001 Pennsylvania Ave Boulder CO, 80303
Ages:
2.5 - 10 years
Hours & Days:
M - F 8:30 am - 4:30pm. June 1st to July 3rd - 5 Weekly sessions.
The French Immersion Summer camp - Est. 2008 - at Blossom International Preschool offers a Nature-based, Waldorf-inspired curriculum blended with French language and multicultural education. Each weekly session includes different craft projects and cooking activities.
Activities are taught in French and English: watercolor, sewing, arts and crafts, music, French songs, storytelling and performing arts. Blossom International Preschool, LLC is fully licensed.
Marie-Pierre Nicoletti
(303) 819-4084
Boulder Children's Chorale
Showstoppers Week takes place at: 3665 Madison Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Ages:
Students entering grades 2nd - 9th
Hours & Days:
June 15 - 19, 9am - 3pm
Unleash Your Child’s Inner Star! Join the Boulder Children’s Chorale for Showstoppers Week, an energetic week this summer where young performers shine. Students sharpen their singing skills while discovering the joy of movement through fun choreography and gaining valuable audition training to build stage confidence.
The week is packed with fun singing activities and team-building games, allowing students to connect with friends who share their love for the stage. While older performers (grades 5+) enjoy individualized vocal instruction, the focus is on having a blast and growing in a supportive environment.
Every participant receives a BCC t-shirt and performs on Friday at 2:15 PM! Please pack a lunch. Don’t miss this chance for your child to take center stage!
Eileen Rojas
303-554-7692 x0
Boulder Country Day
4820 Nautilus Court N, Boulder, CO 80301
Ages:
3 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
M-F, 8am-3pm
Boulder Country Day School (BCD) offers a full-day camp experience for preschool children ages 3-4 with outdoor, indoor, art activities/crafts, nature walks, movement, songs, games, and a daily rest period.
BCD also offers weekly specialized enrichment camps in science, art, chess, etc for campers 5-12.
All camps are open to the public. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACOS and NAIS. Costs vary.
Location: East Boulder
(303) 527-4931
Boulder Junior Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Programs
Various Boulder County Locations
Ages:
6 - 18 years
Hours & Days:
Spring & Fall after school programs. Summer half day and full day (2 week sessions)
Boulder Junior Cycling (BJC) is an award-winning youth cycling program founded in 2006. We are known for our long track record of helping young riders build skill, confidence, and a love for the sport. We offer programs for a wide range of ages and skills built around our three core values: Safety, Skill, and Stoke. BJC provides a professional coaching staff and supports athletes ranging from recreational riders to competitive racers, using age-appropriate, long-term development principles. For ages 6–14, we offer after-school programs in spring and fall, plus 2-week summer camps with half-day and full-day options. Our high school programs offer more structured training and multiple pathways, whether an athlete is focused on skills, fitness, or competition. Our younger-age programs are non-competitive by design, with optional opportunities to try racing, and focus on building confident, capable riders for life.
Lester Pardoe, Director Devo Programming
Boulder Performing Arts Co.
Ages:
4 - 14years coed
Hours & Days:
M-F 9:00am-3:00pm $450.00 scholarships available.
Musical theater singing, dancing, acting and voice lessons. Over 46years working with kids in Boulder & Longmont.Our studio is about having fun and developing skills. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self confidence, creativity and friendship. Summer camps are week long M-F with a final free performance on the big stage Fridays at the end of camp. We help your child shine. Songs and scenes from Wicked, Bluey, Aladdin, Fairy tales, Trolls, How to Train Your Dragon, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Toy Story. Adv camps Little Mermaid, The Greatest Showman, Aladdin. A/C class rooms & a professional stage. Enrolling now
Pollyanna Demitro, Artistic Director
Boulder School for German Language and Culture
685 Inca Pkwy, Boulder, CO 80303
Ages:
5 - 15 years
Hours & Days:
Weekly camps from May 27th - August 6th
Join our German Language Summer Camp for kids ages 5-15! Each week features a fun theme —cooking, STEM, arts, music & theater, sports, day trips — all taught in German! Kids will learn through hands-on activities, improving language skills while having a blast. A summer of fun and learning!
720.316.1033
Boulder Young Explorers
1370 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette CO 80026
Ages:
Boulder Young Explorers: Ages 5-11 &
Wildflower Preschool: Ages 2 1/2 - 5 (PreK)
Hours & Days:
Monday-Friday / 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Before Care (8:00-8:30 AM) & After Care (4:00-5:30 PM) Available
Join us this summer for engaging on-site camps and exciting mobile adventures. Campers enjoy outdoor play, crafts, water activities, sports, science, baking, and weekly STEM specialty camps featuring Snapology® and LEGO® in Lafayette, CO. We offer ten week-long camps from June 1–August 7, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, with before and after care available. Weekly options include Jr. Explorers (ages 5–7) traditional themed camps; Rangers (ages 6–9) focused on sports, games, and nature-based challenges; Voyagers Field Trip Camp (ages 5–11) exploring destinations across the Front Range; and on-site STEM Specialty Camp (ages 6–10). At the same location, Wildflower Preschool offers summer camps for ages 2½–5 (PreK). Visit us online at www.boulderyoungexplorers.com or www.wildflowerpreschool.com, or email us at boulderyoungexplorers@gmail.com.
(720) 837-5387
CU Science Discovery – CU Boulder and CU Anschutz
CU Boulder 1560 30th Street /CU Anschutz
Ages:
Grades K-12
Hours & Days:
June 1-July 31; Week-long, half-day/full-day
Science Discovery offers summer camps and high school classes covering a wide range of science, technology, engineering and math topics. All programs provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration, and immense summer fun! Instructors include
CU faculty and graduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their topic. From digital design and photography, math games and puzzles, InnovateHER and Cardboard Carnival, to exploring biodiversity in Colorado, AI Lab, and biomedical research—we have something for everyone! See ad.
(303) 492-7188
Camp Oonie Koonie Cha
Ages:
Hours & Days:
June 8-12
Camp is Monday-Friday from 9am - 12:30pm or
9am- 2:00pm Monday -Thursday for optional Extended Day Lunch Bunch for an extra fee.
Oonie Koonie Cha is a week long action-packed camp that integrates music with drama, storytelling, a xylophone orchestra, science, and movement. Trains, planes, rocket ships, submarines and bicycles will transport campers around the world to Australia, Ireland, Ghana and more! Our young travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their complimentary camp cd.. Toe-tapping transportation songs will keep your family jammin’ all year long.
Camp OKC is a music camp where music directs the art and instrument construction, science experiments, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra and a final performance into one amazing week. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. For kids ages 4-9.
Camp OKC welcomes all children and kids with special needs if they are accompanied by a shadow. Music and kids just go together!
Amy Haywood
Champ Camp Great Outdoors at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Ages:
5 – 12 years
Hours & Days:
Full-day summer camp programs, Monday–Friday
Champ Camp Great Outdoors at CU provides a hands-on, adventure-filled summer experience for kids ages 5–12. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a love for outdoor exploration. Activities include hiking, environmental education, water sports, and team-based games, all guided by experienced staff with a focus on safety and fun. We take campers on two field trips each week, and also provide free extended care hours from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Campers participate in daily themed activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and social skills development, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With camper-to-staff ratios designed for personalized attention, we provide a safe and engaging experience for all participants.
Morgan Peak, Camp Director
Clay Hub at Tinker Art Studio
693B S. Broadway, 80305
Ages:
8 - 17 years
Hours & Days:
Day Camps. M-F. Half-day. 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm.
Join Tinker this summer in our sunny & beautiful ceramics studio, Clay Hub! Our combo wheel throwing + handbuilding ceramics camps for ages 8 – 17 run throughout the summer. (Adults we have classes for you too!) Wheel throwing is a very fun and engaging process. After learning how to center the clay, build the floor of the pot, and pull the walls, students will experiment with building bowls, altering the form, handbuilding and more. Students finish their work during the camp week to add color and designs with dinnerware safe glazes. After pieces are fired in our kilns, you will end up with beautiful, functional pieces ready to be used at home! Whether your child is brand new to clay or building on their skills, Clay Hub provides a supportive space to learn and create in community.
(303) 503-1902
Colorado Mountain Ranch Summer Day Camp
Gold Hill- Boulder, CO
Ages:
6-17 years
Hours & Days:
June 1- August 7, 2026, Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:45pm
Voted Boulder’s # 1 Day Camp! Horseback riding, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Mountainboarding, Yoga, Gymnastics, Team-building, Outdoor Skills, Drama, Games & Fun Galore! Legendary Overnight is back for rising 4th graders or older and new this year the ‘Undernight’ for our Campers in rising 1st-3rd grades. Camp Bus picks up and drops off in Boulder.
303.442.4557
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
on campus at CU Boulder
Ages:
6 - 18 years
Hours & Days:
Unlock the magic of Shakespeare's language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs! Camp Shakespeare (ages 9-18) and Shakespeare Sprites (ages 6-9) students will rehearse, stage, and perform a shortened Shakespeare play (scenes for Sprites), on campus at CU Boulder. Camp Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Sprites are a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theatre and Shakespeare as part of a team, in a creative, supportive, and FUN environment. Scholarships available.
303-735-1181
Scholarships available
Dungeon Delvers with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder County, Denver Metro Area & Online
Ages:
10 - 17 years
Hours & Days:
Day camps & Online. M-F.
Join Renaissance Adventures for a tabletop RPG program that utilizes the Dungeons & Dragons® tabletop game system! Explore and create an adventure in the fantasy world of one of the most popular tabletop roleplaying games. Play as a powerful wizard, crafty rogue, swift warrior, mystical healer, or another exciting archetype. The hero’s journey is full of challenges – dangerous beasts, mythical monsters, negotiations, and mysteries to solve. Come play with RA’s expert game masters at camp or online!
303-786-9216
Fairy Ring Garden
9147 Fleetwood Ave.
Ages:
1 - 5 years
Hours & Days:
Year-round. 8:30am to 3:30pm. Full-days and half-days. M-F.
A licensed, small, play-based, outdoor-focused large family home school for children ages one and walking to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Master's degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Based on Waldorf/Lifeways philosophy. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. A non-profit school welcoming diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. (303) 507-7331|
Ginger Johnson, Lead Teacher
(303) 507-7331
Food Lab – Boulder
Ages:
6 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
9am-12pm & 1-4 pm, May 26 to week of August 3rd
Cooking camps all summer long. Camp themes to Baking, Asia, Italy, Mediterranean. $410/week.
303-953-8364
French Language Institute of Boulder
1790 30th st, Boulder, CO 80301
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Weekly M–F Camps | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | July 6-August 7 (5 individual weeks of camp)
Get ready for a summer full of hands-on learning, laughter, and creativity at the French Language Institute of Boulder! Our camps are designed so kids learn naturally through games, crafts, songs, storytelling, and interactive challenges, without ever feeling like school. Each week has a unique theme to keep curiosity high and excitement alive.
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: French Foundations: A Fun Introduction to French
Week 2: Wonders of Nature
Week 3: Castles, Fairies & Dragons
Week 4: Young Talents: Create, Act & Shine on Stage
Week 5: Little Writers: Create Your Own (Picture or Comic) Book in French!
Ready for a summer full of fun, discovery, and new friends? We are delighted to welcome your child on their French learning adventure!
720-720-4140
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance
3022 E. Sterling Cir. #150, Boulder, CO 80301
Ages:
5 - 14 years
Hours & Days:
Monday-Friday. 9am-12pm for 5-7 year old camps. 9am-3pm for 8-12 year old camps. 12:15-3:15pm for advanced level 8-14 year old camps.
Kids ages 5 to 14 are invited to fly, flip, dance, and create while building strength, confidence, and creativity at Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Summer Camps! Campers explore aerial skills, teamwork, and imaginative play, transforming the studio into a magical world. Each week ends with a joyful performance for family and friends. 9 weeks to choose from: May 26-July 24. No experience needed! Come Fly with Us!
303-245-8272
Front Range Anglers – Boulder
2344 Pearl Street
Ages:
9 - 14 years
Hours & Days:
M-F, 9am to 3pm. June 8 - 12, June 22 - 26, July 13 - 17, July 20 - 24
Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid's camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price:
$675.00 for the week or $795.00 w/ Airlite Aspire Rod/Reel Kit.
(303) 494-1375
Garden to Table and School Food Project — DIG IN! Gardening and Cooking Camp
6500 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder
Ages:
6 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
June 8-11, June 15-18, July 6-9, July 13-16 - 9am-2pm
Get messy in the garden and magical in the kitchen as we explore gardening and create dishes from the harvest, including take-home treats. Campers begin outdoors (weather permitting) with hands-on gardening, themed games, and a short nature hike, then head indoors to the culinary center to mix things up with food-preparation techniques and explore the cultural connections of the culinary delights. Dig in and discover food from the ground up! 5% sibling discount.
Charlotte Sandkuhler
Groundworks Art Lab
3760 Canfield St & 1010 Aurora Ave. Boulder CO
Ages:
6-16 years
Hours & Days:
Monday- Friday 9-12:00 or 1-4:00 (Some all day options)
Hands-on art for curious minds! Campers will learn to shape, carve, sculpt, and press as they experiment with materials, tools, and techniques. They’ll develop practical skills and confidence while creating one-of-a-kind artwork. Camps include clay, wood, metal, printmaking, and glass, with options for all skill levels, at multiple Boulder locations.
Grace Flaherty
Growing Gardens Children's Peace Garden & Goats and Gardens Summer Camps
Ages:
5 - 11 years
Hours & Days:
Join us for an active week of summer camp and experience the wonders of our urban farm. Camp themes include Art in the Garden, Future Farmers, Farm to Fork Cooking, and Goats & Gardens. We'll tend to the garden, explore through art and science, make tasty snacks from the bounty of our harvests, and spend time with our friendly goats. To read full camp descriptions and learn more about other children’s programs, such as our School Day Off Classes, please visit our website.
(303) 443-9952
Junkyard Social Club
2525 Frontier Ave Unit A, Boulder
Ages:
6 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Monday - Friday, 9 - 3
Junkyard Day Camp is the perfect blend of play, experimentation, project creation, and student-led discovery. Your kiddo will harness their curiosity and creativity as we unleash their inner artist, scientist, and engineer in an environment where it's safe to take risks.
970-368-5865
Kid's Summer Riding Programs with Triple Creek Ranch
Ages:
Beginner riders ages 7 - 12
Hours & Days:
9am-2pm
3 days $600
4 day $750
Each day includes riding time with horses taught by our qualified instructors, hands-on horse education, and creative projects. Mini Riding Programs are a fantastic introduction for kids who are not currently enrolled in lessons. A fun, welcoming way to discover the world of horses!
Dates
• May 26-28 (3 day)
• June 8-11
• June 22-25
• June 29- July 1(3 day)
• July 13-16
• July 20-23
• August 3-6
Lauren Wright
720-501-7041
Kids & Critters Camp at Longmont Humane Society
Ages:
7 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
June 1 - July 29, half & full day options
Designed for animal-loving children, our summer camps offer an exciting and educational experience. Campers will enjoy a perfect blend of hands-on activities, animal interactions, and learning opportunities. Three-day sessions tailored to different interests, including exploring animal-related careers, creating animal-inspired arts and crafts, or learning about animal care. Each camp inspires curiosity and compassion while offering engaging experiences with our furry friends. With a variety of activities and themes, there’s something for every young animal enthusiast. Whether your child dreams of working with animals someday or simply wants to spend time learning about and caring for them, our summer camps are the perfect way to spark their passion while creating unforgettable memories!
Coral Amayi
303-772-1232 x287
Lavender Hill Summer Camp
2115 Mallard Pl Longmont, CO
Ages:
2 - 6 years
Hours & Days:
M-F 9-2pm
Discover the wonders of the great outdoors at our nature-based summer camp! Designed for adventurous spirits, our camp offers a unique opportunity for children to connect with nature while engaging in fun and educational activities including STEM and Arts.
Themes include:
Tales of the Wild: stories, myths and imagination
Nature Detectives: early science through exploration
Forest Studio: art and creative expression
Tiny Tinkerers: engineering in nature
Garden Grove: caring for animals plants and land
Kai Miller
(720) 438-8747
Living Arts Summer Camp
Ages:
6 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Day camp. 8:30am - 3pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 - 5pm). M-F.
At Living Arts Summer Camp, we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands. In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a beautiful, outdoor setting that inspires creativity, connection, and beauty. 2024 Summer Camps are 11 weeks inspired by the natural world and include Hiding in the Woods, Explorers & Mapmakers, Forest Dwellers, Do You See What I See, From Whence They Came, Magic Potions, Preparing for the Banquet, Tiny Worlds, and Thunder & Mischief.
Elizabeth
(720) 383-4406
Longmont Museum
400 Quail Road, 80501
Ages:
5 - 13 years
Hours & Days:
Day camps. June-July, M-F.
Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us and discover art, history, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps are held in indoor classrooms, our enclosed outdoor courtyard, or in the natural areas surrounding the Museum. Scholarships available.
(303) 651-8374
Melody Kids Music Together
700 Tenacity Drive, Prospect
Ages:
Birth - 5 years
Hours & Days:
Offering:
Music classes for infants and preschool aged children and the caregivers who love them. Ages: Birth - 5 years
Music classes for older kids: Rhythm Kids by Music Together: Drumming, singing, stomping and moving. Parent participation encouraged but not required. Ages: 4-6
Xan Fischer, Center Director
(720) 773-0742
Mile High Rowing Colorado
P.O. Box 4442 Greenwood Village, CO 80155
Ages:
13 - 18 years
Hours & Days:
Year Round programming. 1-2 week summer Learn to Row sessions
As the premiere youth rowing organization in Colorado with locations at the Boulder and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, MHRC's mission is to provide an atmosphere where student athletes can experience all of the benefits that rowing has to offer. Programs are designed to bring out the best in each athlete in a fun and competitive environment. Our coaching staff is highly skilled with a focus on youth training and water safety. We offer Summer Learn to Row programs, Fall Season 3-5 days/week, Winter Training, and Spring Season 3-5 days/week for seasoned rowers. Many rowers come to MHRC with no prior experience and continue rowing in collegiate programs. Come join us and experience "Rowing: Elevated"
Grace Malacrida
Boulder Reservoir, Cherry Creek Reservoir
Mountain Kids Louisville
474 S. Taylor Ave. Louisville, CO 80027
Ages:
entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade
Hours & Days:
Mon-Fri 8:45-3:30pm (Complimentary Before and After Care 7:30-8:45 and 3:30-5:30pm
Mountains full of fun! The best part of our summer is your kids! Join us for a summer adventure at Mountain Kids! Small camper/counselor ratio, complimentary before and after care, daily field trips, age appropriate camp groups and flexible scheduling all led by the best camp counselors around!
(303) 665-8287
Mudslingers Pottery Studio
414 E Simpson St. Lafayette, CO 80026
Ages:
8-17 year olds, 13 - 17 year olds (teen camps)
Hours & Days:
Daily Monday - Friday. Morning sessions: 10 am - noon. Afternoon sessions: 1 - 3 pm.
During our one-week courses, students will explore potters’ wheel and hand-building techniques with hands-on assistance to make wonderful vessels and sculpture. We encourage creativity while learning the basics and developing personal styles. Price includes all materials and firing.
(303) 926-0996
NCF Boulder
1949 33rd Street, Boulder
Ages:
7 - 13 years
Hours & Days:
M-F, 9a.m. - noon
FOR THE KID WHO'D RATHER
OUTTHINK THAN OUTRUN.
BOULDER’S ONLY FENCING CAMP. Led by 2 US Olympic Coaches of the Year.
Ages 7-13. From $323/wk.
Register by May 15 for full bonuses.
Day-1 money-back guarantee.
Gary Copeland
(303) 641-6557
Off Broadway Preschool
1235 Pine Street, Boulder
Ages:
3 - 5 years
Hours & Days:
June - August. M-F 8 am - 5:30 pm.
Summer camp at Off Broadway Preschool means lots of outdoor FUN and ADVENTURE. Each week is a different theme with activities, field trips to local attractions and in-house challenges to entertain and educate your child. Splash days twice a week. Healthy snacks provided. Half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Choose your weeks or sign up for the whole summer for a discount. Call or go online for more information and the weekly themes. Colorado Shines FIVE STAR rating!
Bethany Moore, Director
(303) 800-0324
Open Window Studio - Summer Art Camp
7873 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont
Ages:
4-6, 7-12, 12-16 years
Hours & Days:
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
Located on a beautiful family farm dedicated to the arts, we offer all-day camps in clay, painting and mixed media. All camps are led by artists who love to teach and our counselors are our art students! Our goal is to help every camper find and express their unique creative voice in a safe, collaborative and supportive space. Join us!
Page Zekonis
720-400-1319
Pedaling Minds: Summer Bike Adventures & Lessons
Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Broomfield, and Denver
Ages:
5-13 years
Hours & Days:
We offer a variety of week-long camps throughout the summer, mainly from 9:00am-12:30pm. We also offer private lessons all year long.
Whether your child is learning to pedal for the first time, building confidence in their core bike skills, or ready for more experienced trail adventures, Pedaling Minds camps meet riders exactly where they are. Our research-informed programs are designed to build not only strong biking skills, but also confidence, self-compassion, and resilience—on and off the bike. Our expert coaches tailor instruction to each child’s skill level and learning style, creating a supportive environment where kids progress at their own pace, celebrate effort, and embrace challenges. With thoughtfully designed riding experiences, engaging STEAM activities, and plenty of positive reinforcement (plus high fives and ice cream), campers develop control, confidence, and a genuine love of movement. With multiple levels and locations available, Pedaling Minds supports every stage of your child’s biking journey—one confident pedal at a time.
720-828-5936
Reclamation Church Boulder
Ages:
3yrs - 5th grade
Hours & Days:
July 20-23 9am - 2:30pm
Our camp is packed full of games, activities, character building lessons, special classes, animal encounters and so much more! PreK camp is for ages 3 yrs old to 5yrs, and our K5 track is completed Kindergarten - 5th grade. We offer a full day for PreK - 5th grade: 9am - 2:30pm and an additional ½ day option for PreK: 9am - 12pm. On our last day, stay for our end of camp party! We will have a time for the kids to show off all they learned! We would be thrilled to have your kids hang out with us this summer!
Becka Marshall
303-499-3553
Rugged Research Flatirons Branch
Ages:
Summer camp ages 7-12, other programming pre-k through high school
Hours & Days:
Summer camp session 1: June 15-24 (M,W,F) 9am-12pm and session 2: July 13-22 (M,W,F) 9am-12pm - normal business hours
Rugged Research is a hands-on, curiosity-driven, eco-educational program that helps kids fall in love with nature through wonder, science and play. Our programs are led by trained eco-educators who care deeply about kids and the natural world. Join us this summer for one of our camp sessions that will explore natural areas in the front range and include approachable hikes, science discoveries, and creative nature crafts. Our focus is small groups that help kids build curiosity, confidence, and real ecological understanding through hands-on outdoor exploration.
Hannah Romano
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
999 Violet Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
Ages:
3 years to rising 8th graders
Hours & Days:
Full & Half Days available. See webpage for full schedule.
Discover the magic of summer at Shining Mountain Waldorf School. Our 12-acre foothills campus offers three distinct paths for growth and play. For the little ones (ages 3–rising 1st grade), our Early Childhood Camp provides 9 weeks of classic summer joy including baking, splashing, and storytelling in a nurturing environment. Creative spirits in rising 1st–5th grades will love our Handwork & Crafts Camp, where they can craft stuffed animals and puppets between creek-side breaks. Finally, our Circus Programs (rising K–8th) offer everything from Fundamentals to Advanced skills like aerial dance and stilts, culminating in a live performance. Whether it’s social-emotional building or mastering the trapeze, we provide an immersive experience led by expert faculty. Register now for a summer of discovery! Cost: $420 for Half-day. $530 for Full-day. See webpage for full fees.
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
Boulder & Nederland Colorado
Ages:
7-18 years
Hours & Days:
M-TH, 8am-3:30pm
SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through outdoor play, MTB skill development, team camaraderie, and supportive environments in the Boulder County area for over 30 years. We offer fun programs for all skill levels and mountain bike riding styles through the summer including: day camps with 4 or 5-day options and competitive “rollback” pricing for "new to trails" riders 7-11 years old; summer team rides with van transportation and flexible ride schedule options for advanced beginner to advanced level riders 8-18 years of age; and specialty adventure rides and lift serviced skills intensives for intermediate to advanced riders 11 -18 years of age. We have something for everyone - Start your next adventure with SMBA!
303-447-8014
Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp
3340 Dartmouth, 80305
Ages:
2.5 - 6 years
Hours & Days:
M-F. Day Camp. Part-time schedules available.
Sunflower celebrates 45 years of connecting young children to nature and their inherent sense of wonder! The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is the only Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom in the greater Boulder area, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Join us as we learn about the local ecosystem, and our theme-based curriculum focus is on Bugs, Insects & Rainforests, as well as Oceans & Water!
Marisa Ellman
(303) 494-2012
The Kiva Center Summer Skills Programs
Ages:
5-13 years
Hours & Days:
M-F/9AM-3PM (3-day and 5-day options)
The Kiva Center Summer Skills Programs offer a series of focused, hands-on programs for children and teens ages 5–13. Each program centers on developing a specific skill through outdoor, experiential learning—inviting participants to build confidence, curiosity, and meaningful connections with peers. Participants will learn both creative and practical skills, each program offers a distinct experience that supports growth, independence, and joy throughout the summer.
Allie Sharrock
The Spot Climbing Gym
Boulder, Louisville, Golden, Thornton, Denver
Ages:
6yo - 13yo
Hours & Days:
Full week, single day, half day from May 26 through August 7
Spot Camps give kids an unforgettable experience. We’ll keep your child moving, socializing, and learning about climbing with both indoor and outdoor options. At The Spot, we’re not only SafeSport-certified and trained in CPR & First Aid—we’re passionate climbers, too! We’re stoked to share our excitement for climbing and create lifelong memories for every camper.
Gracey Henoch (She/Her), Youth Programs Coordinator
(303) 317-3770
Thorne Summer Camp
Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont
Ages:
5 - 18 years, Licensed.
Hours & Days:
Monday-Friday, Hours: 8:45 am- 3:15 pm, optional Extended Care until 5:30 pm in Lafayette and Boulder.
For over 70 years, Thorne Nature Experience has helped children grow through meaningful time outdoors. Trusted by families across Boulder County, our camps offer more than summer fun—campers build confidence, resilience, independence, and a strong connection to nature. Days are filled with hands-on exploration, creative play, outdoor skills, and collaborative learning that fosters lasting friendships and social growth. By summer’s end, children leave with greater self-confidence, curiosity, and a love for the natural world that lasts well beyond camp.
Max Whitson
(303) 499.3647 ext. 120
Tinker @ Coal Creek
Coal Creek Elementary, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO 80027
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Day Camps. M-F. Half-day. 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm.
This summer, Tinker Art Studio is popping up in the art room at Coal Creek Elementary to bring our magical camps a little farther east! Join us for ½ or full days, enjoy outdoor breaks on the playground, and easy drop off and pick up. Our fantastic lineup of camps include: Adopt-A-Pet Camp, Detectives Camp: Clues & Mysteries, Fashion Design Camp, and Miniature Worlds. With low ratios and our awesome team, we can’t wait to see you in Louisville this summer!
(303) 503-1902
Tinker Art Studio
693B S. Broadway, 80305
Ages:
3.5 - 16 years
Hours & Days:
Day Camps. M-F. Half-day. 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm.
Join Tinker this summer in our beautiful South Boulder studio! Choose from a huge selection of art camps for ages 3.5 - 17. We are excited to bring back some Tinker staples including Make & Play, Fairy Keepers Camp, Realistic Drawing and Teen Paint & Draw. This year our specialty camps include Puppy Healers Camp, Apparel Design: Jean Jackets, Robot Art Camp, Flipbooks & Optical Illusions, Cat Lovers Camp and more! Sign up for a morning and afternoon camp + Lunchtime Artists Club to make it a full day. Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, and break time outdoors.
(303) 503-1902
Treehouse Learning Summer Camp
175 N.96th St. Louisville, CO 80027
Ages:
Hours & Days:
M-F 8:30-4 pm with Before/After available between 7:30-5:30.
Treehouse Learning offers weekly summer camp sessions for incoming Kindergarten-3rd grade students in 2 distinct groups based on age. Camps include nature-based outdoor experiences, gardening, educational outreach visits, local field trips, visual & creative arts, creative movement, cooking, STEM, and more! Children are invited to learn through hands-on experiences, through a weekly themed area of exploration designed to engage children’s natural curiosity, support the development of healthy social-emotional relationships, and invite children into deep and meaningful learning (even during the summertime!). Before/after care is available and lunch + 2 snacks are provided daily, even on field trip days! Affordably priced at $410/week.
Cezanne Mascioli, Admissions Coordinator
(303) 666-1950
WOW! Explorers: Magic of Science
110 N. Harrison Ave Lafayette CO 80026
Ages:
1st-3rd grade
Hours & Days:
August 3 - August 7 - 9am - 12pm
Abracadabra! This exciting program explores all the ways that science can seem downright magical! Participants will uncover some eye-catching results as they take part in hands-on science experiments, try their hand at a little razzle-dazzle, and create projects that bring the magic home. Cost: $220/child, $190/member child.
Kim Brown
303-604-2424
WOW! Explorers: Young Curators
110 N. Harrison Ave Lafayette CO 80026
Ages:
1st-3rd grade
Hours & Days:
May 26 - May 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Has your child always loved seeing how things work behind the scenes at WOW! and other museums? This program is designed to engage young curators in all aspects of Museum life! Participants will get to explore behind the scenes of exhibit design and museum programs, and they’ll contribute to a special project that will be displayed in the Museum at the end of the program. Cost: $220/child, $190/member child
Kim Brown
303-604-2424
Wee Folk Forest
Summer Camp Locations: East Boulder, StarHouse in Boulder, Elder Grove in Lafayette and Owl Creek in Lafayette
Ages:
2.5 - 6 years
Hours & Days:
Flexible Scheduling: Mornings, Afternoons, or Full Days. 8:30am - 3:30pm. Mon-Fri.
Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten is a "rain or shine" outdoor preschool/kindergarten in the greater Boulder area for children ages 2 1/2 to 6, and children 0 to 2 1/2 in our Parent/Tot program.
Elizabeth
(720) 383-4406
YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake
173 Co Rd 96, Ward
Ages:
6-17 years
Hours & Days:
Weekly sessions run Sunday-Friday; we also host a three-night camp June 28-July 1
Venture to the Y’s lakeside mountain day and overnight camp: YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake celebrates exploration, nature education and outdoor recreation. Campers enjoy paddle sports and water play on the lake (giant inflatable obstacle course included!), soar down the zip line, learn archery, create crafts and go climbing, mountain biking and hiking.
303-664-5455
YMCA of Northern Colorado Day Camps
Various locations in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties
Ages:
3-12 years
Hours & Days:
Hours vary by camp, but all camps are full day.
The YMCA of Northern Colorado’s traditional day camps are located in Boulder, Lafayette, Broomfield, Longmont, Johnstown, Loveland, Erie and Berthoud. Campers nurture friendships while enjoying regular field trips, pool time, outdoor games, crafts and more. New: Enjoy a free swim lesson each week of Camp Noco. Plus, all Ys now offer Kindercamp for little ones ages 3 to 5. Part-time scheduling options are available. Looking for something special? The Y offers Sportopia Camp on designated weeks at the Lafayette Y. Perfect for the little athlete in your family.
303-664-5455