City of Aurora 2022 Summer Camps Guide

2022

Summer CAMPS

CITY OF AURORA LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT AuroraGov.org/DayCamps or call 303.326.8650 2022 SUMMER CAMPS | 1

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AQUATICS

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A.R.I.S.E.

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KIDS COOKING

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TEEN COOKING

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CULTURAL PROGRAMS

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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GOLF CAMPS

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NATURE

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PRESCHOOL

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THEATER CAMPS

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SUMMER ART CAMPS

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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SPORTS

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AQUATICS H2O DISCOVERY CAMP

H2O SPORTS CAMP

Ages 11-17 Camp is all about learning different ways to engage and play in the water including sports like: water polo (inner tube water polo), key log rolling, diving, swimming, and “ninja warrior”.

49038 July 18-22 • Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Utah Pool

Ages 7-12 Camp will focus on discovering different aspects of science and water. Days will feature: ocean and marine life, science and hydrodynamic principles, and water safety.

49032 July 20-24 • Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center Pool

ISLAND SURVIVAL CAMP

Ages 8-17 Camp will focus through the week on remote first aid techniques, basic shelter and fire building knowledge, supply and item usage in the wild, and water safety.

49046 July 11-15 • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Central Recreation Center Pool

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A.R.I.S.E- ADAPTIVE RECREATION & INCLUSION SERVICES FOR EVERYONEFORMALLY THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Encouraging meaningful recreation opportunities & programs for individuals with disabilities to enhance & expand social, cognitive, affective & physical abilities.

A.R.I.S.E TO THE ADVENTURE

Ages 13 & older Join us during the summer to socialize with someone new while engaging in cognitively and physically stimulating workouts, games and variety of themed activities! Experience weekly adventures throughout the community with 1 BIG excursion each week, additional fees will be requested where needed!

• M, W, F, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $50 ($40 Resident) per day | Central Recreation Center • ** $15 discount available when signing up for all 3 days each week!

Must sign up over via phone or in-person to be applied!

OUR BIG SUMMER ADVENTURE

PARTYING IN THE USA

Dive into summer with our adventurous activities including skill-building, nature awareness, selfconfidence, scrapbook creations and more!

46705 June 6 46489 June 8 46481 June 10

America the Beautiful – party with us through patriotic songs, games, squaredancing and firework fun!

46706 July 11 46500 July 13 46492 July 15

ART-TASTIC

TECHNO

Explore your creative side with art- inspired games, activities and art-tastic masterpieces!

46479 June 13 46482 June 15 46486 June 17

Electrify, diversify and satisfy your desire for technology with robots, video games, circuits, music and mystery!

46480 July 18 46498 July 20 46497 July 22

IN THE WILD Relish in a week filled with exciting and engaging nature-based activities about birds, bugs, plants, mud, eco-crafts and more!

46490 June 20 46487 June 22 46485 June 24

READY, SET, FREEZE Cool down and enjoy playing lots of fun games integrating water, ice and superheroes!

46491 July 25 46493 July 27 46494 July 29

SCIEN-TRIFIC

OLYMPICS WORLDWIDE

Challenge your left and right brain by experimenting, innovating and trying activities that focus on science, engineering, building vital STEM skills and inspiring your minds!

46495 June 27 46488 June 29 46484 July 1

Find your success and compete in unique games while expanding your knowledge from around the world!

46496 Aug. 1 46499 Aug. 3 46483 Aug. 5

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TIME TRAVLERS WEEK Explore and experience past decades’ foods, entertainments, games and more!

46709 Aug. 8 46710 Aug. 10 46711 Aug. 12

KIDS COOKING KIDS SUMMER COOKING CAMPS

Ages 7-10 (unless otherwise noted) Join us for a week of cooking fun! In these cooking day camps, our talented chef instructors will help youth explore and create delicious meals, develop fundamental cooking skills, and most importantly HAVE FUN! • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon (unless noted) | $175

KIDS AS SEEN ON TV

KIDS BAKING BOOT CAMP Take your baking skills to the next level with five days of summer baking! Menu: Pies & Tarts, Cookies, Cakes, Icings, Hidden Veggie Baked Goods, Breads, Biscuits & even some Low Sugar Treats.

47834 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center 47835 June 27-July 1 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center

KIDS NAILED IT Up for a challenge? Join us for this fun filled camp where you will see if you can ‘nail’ different dishes while we learn cooking fundamentals.

47836 June 6-10 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead Recreation Center 47837 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead Recreation Center

In this imaginative cooking camp we will take inspiration from our favorite movies, TV shows and cooking programs to explore different cuisines and prepare some tasty dishes.

47838 June 20-24 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center 47839 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center

KIDS BUDDING CHEF CAMP Learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, how to follow a recipe & learn nutrition basics.

47840 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center 47841 July 25-29 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center

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TEEN COOKING TEENS SUMMER COOKING CAMPS

Ages 10-14 (unless otherwise noted) Join us for a week of cooking fun! In these cooking day camps, our talented chef instructors will help youth explore and create delicious meals, develop fundamental cooking skills, and most importantly HAVE FUN! • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon (unless noted) | $175

TEENS BUILD A RESTAURANT CAMP Budding restauranteurs will spend the week to prepare for the opening of their very first restaurant. Youth will create a name, learn service etiquette, restaurant roles, & create delicious dishes for their very own restaurant.

47842 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center 47843 June 27-July 1 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center

TEENS BAKING BOOT CAMP Take your baking skills to the next level with five days of summer baking! Menu: Pies & Tarts, Cookies, Cakes, Icings, Hidden Veggie Baked Goods, Breads, Biscuits & even some Low Sugar Treats.

47845 June 20-24 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center 47846 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center

TEENS BUDDING CHEF CAMP Learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety & how to follow a recipe & learn nutrition basics.

47847 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead Recreation Center

MASTER CHEF CAMP TEENS COOK AROUND THE WORLD Explore world cultures through food! Each day, students prepare recipes & discuss culture native to each country. Countries include France, Thailand, Mexico, China & Italy.

47844 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead Recreation Center

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Unleash your creativity & start to become a master chef! Each day learn a cooking technique & use it to create a winning dish using mystery ingredients.

47849 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center 47850 July 25-29 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center

CULTURAL PROGRAMS & LIBRARY AURORA HISTORY MUSEUM AURORA FOX ARTS CENTER STEAM-POWERED HISTORY CAMP THE LITTLE FOXES SUMMER THEATER EXPERIENCE PRESENTS “THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES”

Ages 7-9 & 10-12 Have you ever wanted to make your own game? Come to the Aurora History Museum’s STEAM-Powered History Camp to explore the history of your favorite games and create your own along the way. Campers play like pioneers, see historic events reflected in classic games like Battleship®, and even look inside a video game. Join us this summer as we game our way through the past. Sponsored by the Aurora Museum Foundation.

• Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• July 11-15 • July 18-22

LIBRARY SUMMER OF IMAGINATION: DIVE INTO READING

All ages Be part of Aurora Public Library’s Summer of Imagination: Dive into Reading. For nine weeks, children of all ages get to participate in a summer full of adventure through reading and theme related programs. Set weekly goals, earn prizes from day one, have a chance at a grand prize and be part of a community art mural. Details at AuroraLibrary.org • May 30-July 31 • Free

Ages 8-14 Young artists get the opportunity to peek behind the curtain, so to speak, at the life of a working actor. Participants will learn and rehearse the play “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,” then perform multiple shows a week for area youth and families. Unlike other area theater day camps where participants work with guest educational artists and present one weekend’s worth of performances to invited audiences, our young artists will work with professional directors, technicians, and stage managers to put up a fully realized production with full tech, and present multiple performances. Enrollment is limited to the first 26 young artists to sign up. There is no audition required to participate.

• May 31-July 2, 9 a.m.-noon • The Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 East Colfax Ave • $300 or $60/week. Scholarship opportunities for those who qualify!

ABOUT THE SHOW: “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” is a play with music based on the beloved children’s book written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith. The collection of fractured fairy tales stars Jack of “Jack and the Beanstalk” notoriety, who tells humorous parodies of famous children’s stories and fairy tales. Young artists will take on an assortment of wacky characters like, Little Red Hen, Chicken Licken, Little Red Running Shorts, and of course, the Stinky Cheese Man himself!

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NATURE Please register for programs directly on the website, AuroraGov.Org/NaturePrograms.

Please note that if participants plan on bringing a walker or wheelchair, need special accessibility accommodations or dietary considerations, they must notify the Morrison Nature Center at 303.326.8445 when they register to ensure accommodations are met.

STAR K SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURE - NATURE SCENE INVESTIGATION

MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH STAR K SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURE - OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Ages 6-8 Dive in and practice the art of outdoor wilderness survival as we build shelters and campfires, play with the 10 essentials of survival and explore how plants and animals can provide us with food and medicine. We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47719 June 7 47721 June 8 47723 June 9 47725 June 10 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

Ages 6-8 Animals are all around us, if you know where to look. Learn about the lives of wild animals and the signs they leave behind. Study tracks and scat, examine bones, fur, and feathers, construct your own lair, follow secret coordinates, and discover if you can solve the case of a wildlife crime! We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47707 June 28 47708 June 29 47709 June 30 47710 July 1 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

STAR K SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURE - SLIME, DUNG, & ROCK N’ ROLL

Ages 6-8 Stretchy, gooey, sticky, crunchy, colorful, irresistible slime, scat, and more! Join us as we explore natures slimiest substances, learn about the secrets of scat, and roll into an ancient geological journey that tells stories of animals and plants past. We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47731 July 26 47732 July 27 47733 July 28 47735 July 29 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

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SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR

While attending programs at Senac Creek Nature Center, reservoir entry is free for the time of the program.

SENAC CREEK SUMMER NATURE SENAC CREEK SUMMER ADVENTURE - OUTDOOR SURVIVAL NATURE ADVENTURE -WATER Ages 9-12 CRITTERS & CRAWDADS Dive in and practice the art of outdoor wilderness survival as we build shelters and campfires, play with the 10 essentials of survival and explore how plants and animals can provide us with food and medicine. We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47739 June 14 47740 June 15 47741 June 16 47743 June 17 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

Ages 6-8 Discover the wonders of water while exploring the Aurora Reservoir! In addition to building an aquarium we will spend the week catching aquatic organisms, casting out fishing lines, setting sail to our own ‘litter boats’ and investigating the local crawdads. We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47752 July 12 47753 July 13 47755 July 14 47759 July 15 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

SENAC CREEK SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURE - ICKY, YUCKY, OOGY, & GROSS

Ages 6-8 Our most disgustingly fun nature adventure!

Join us as we dissect bird barf, muddle with amphibian mucus, create slime, investigate parasites and learn all about species that squirm, wiggle and worm! We will focus on a new skill each day. Participants can register for one, two, three or all four days.

47744 June 21 47745 June 22 47747 June 23 47749 June 24 • Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $12 per participant/per day

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PRESCHOOL BECK PRESCHOOL SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMP

Ages 3-6 (Child only) Join us for a summer full of discovery & learning. Each week features a different fun theme for exploring, learning, & playing. The full day camp focuses on essential learning through games, crafts & skill building activities, along with social experiences, and outdoor activities! Pack a healthy lunch, snack, and water bottle. Come two days a week Mon./Wed. or Tue./Thu. For more learning you can also combine the Mon./Wed. with the Tue./Thu. for a 4-day week.

PROGRAM NAME

DATE

MON./WED.

TUE./THU.

JUNIOR DETECTIVES

May 31-June 2*

47456

47447

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

June 6-9

47443

47452

WORLD TRAVELERS

June 13-16

47457

47455

ALL ABOARD!

June 20-23

47448

47446

SHARK ATTACK

June 27-30

47444

47458

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

July 5-7*

47451

47453

ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PETS

July 11-14

47449

47454

FOREVER FRIENDS

July 18-21

47455

47442

Mon./Wed., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $106.50 ($85 Resident) | *Wed $53.25 ($43 Resident) Tue./Thu., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $106.50 ($85 Resident) | *No class May 30 & July 4

MINI MAKER STEAM CAMP

Ages 3-6 (Child only) If you love to tinker, explore how things work, create something from nothing or just get messy and create, then this is the camp for you! Come be a mini maker at Beck to solve new challenges, create new works of art and explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Pack a healthy snack and water bottle.

47479 May 31-June 9 47480 June 14-23 47481 June 28-July 7 47482 July 12-21 • Tue.-Thu., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• $202.50 ($162 Resident)

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LOWRY PRESCHOOL LEARNING SAFARI CAMP

Ages 3-6 (Child only) Explore a new theme each week. Meet new friends & learn math, art, language, and literacy skills. Bring a healthy snack & water bottle. Come two days a week Mon./Wed. or Tue./Thu. You can also combine the Mon./Wed. with the Tue./Thu. for a 4-day week.

Mon./Wed., 8:30 a.m.-Noon | $59.50 ($47.50 Resident) • *$29.75 ($23.75 Resident) *No class July 4 Tue./Thu., 8:30 a.m.-Noon | $59.50 ($47.50 Resident) PROGRAM NAME

DATE

MON./WED.

TUE./THU.

CONSTRUCTION ZONE

June 6-9

47426

47434

NATURE DETECTIVE

June 13-16

47427

47435

AROUND THE WORLD

June 20-23

47428

47436

DINOSAUR EXPLORE

June 27-30

47429

47437

EXTREME SCIENCE

July 5-7*

47430

47438

ON THE WAY TO THE CASTLE

July 11-14

47431

47439

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

July 18-21

47432

47477

JUMP START KINDERGARTEN

July 25 & 28

47433

47478

SUMMER VALLEY PRESCHOOL SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMP

Ages 3-6 (child only) Join us for a summer full of discovery and learning. Camp runs 4 consecutive days. Classes offer a variety of activities that include gross motor, math, art, science, and engineering. Each day will be filled with a new experience. Choose the morning session or full day camp. Pack a healthy snack and water bottle. If staying all day, pack a lunch.

Mon.-Thu. | Full Day: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $213 ($170 Resident)

Mon.-Thu. | Half Day: 9 a.m.-noon • $101 ($81 Resident)

•*No class July 4 • Full Day $159.75 ($127.50 Resident) • Half Day $75.75 ($60.75 Resident) PROGRAM NAME

DATE

FULL DAY

MORNING

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

June 6-9

47408

47416

WALK THE PLANK

June 13-16

47409

47417

ROAMING WITH THE DINOSAURS

June 20-23

47410

47418

PARADISE ISLAND

June 27-30

47411

47419

ARCTIC FREEZE

July 5-7*

47412

47420

A CAMPING WE WILL GO

July 11-14

47413

47421

NATURE NUTS

July 18-21

47414

47422

SUPER SLEUTH SCIENCE

July 25 & 28

47415

47423

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MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL PARENT-TOT SUMMER FUN

Ages 18-30 months (by June 1) Child is accompanied by parent/caregiver.

Parents will have fun alongside their child as the teacher models meaningful and ageappropriate summer activities and skills.

47626 June 7 & 9 47627 June 14 & 16 47628 June 21 & 23 47629 June 28 & 30 47669 July 5 & 7 47670 July 12 & 14 47671 July 19 & 21 47672 July 26 & 28 • Tue./Thu., 9-10:30 a.m.

• $25.50 ($20.50 Resident)

SUMMER TOTS

Ages 2 1/2-3 years (child only) This camp will provide consistent social interactions and familiarity in the classroom setting and keep the skills acquired during the school year all while having with fun in the sun. Bring a healthy snack with water only. Child must be potty trained.

47673 June 6-29 47681 July 6-27* • Mon./Wed., 9-11 a.m.

• $136 ($108 Resident) • *$119 ($94.50 Resident) • *No class July 4

SUMMER FUN ADVENTURES

Ages 4-6 (child only) Let’s adventure, wonder and explore! Join us for summer adventures as we take storybook journeys, create, and discover. Time in the classroom and time outdoors. Bring a healthy lunch and snack with water only.

47712 All Aboard the Dinosaur Train | June 6-9 47713 Super Hero Power Pack Camp | June 13-16 47714 The Amazing Race of Fun | June 20-23 47715 Fun Food Science | June 27-30 47715 Fun Food Science | June 27-30 47690 Stars and Space | July 5-7* 47694 Making Music Together | July 11-14 47697 Let’s go Camping | July 18-21 47692 It’s S.T.E.A.M.in’ | July 25-28 • Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• $135 ($108 Resident) • *No classes July 4 • *$101.25 ($81 Resident)

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KINDERCAMP

VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL MUNCHKIN MINI CAMP

Ages 3-6 Join friends old and new as we spend the summer exploring a new theme each week.

There is lots of learning and FUN to be had in our beautiful park setting! We will explore science, art and literacy while also supporting social and emotional skills. Child must be potty trained. Bring a healthy snack and a water bottle with water only.

47392 Ooey Gooey Science | May 31-June 2* 47393 Super-Secret Spy School | June 6-9 47394 Authors Galore | June 13-16 47395 Jr. STEM | June 20-23 47396 Art Explosion | June 27-30 47397 Buggin’ Out | July 5-7* 47398 Let’s Build It! | July 11-14 47399 Culinary Creations | July 18-21 • Mon.-Thu., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• $101 ($81 Resident) • *$75.75 ($60.75 Resident) • *No class May 30 & July 4

Age 5 years by 10/1/2022 (Entering kindergarten Fall 2022) Let’s get ready for kindergarten! This hands-on play-based camp will focus on kindergarten readiness skills including social emotional, literacy and language, math, science, and creative arts. We will be adding lots of summer fun outdoors in our beautiful park setting.

Child must be potty trained. Bring a healthy snack and lunch along with a water bottle with water only. Milk will be provided.

47400 Under Construction | May 31-June 2* 47401 We Dig Dinosaurs | June 6-9 47402 Adventures in Space | June 13-16 47403 Mad Scientist Week | June 20-23 47404 Super-Hero Training | June 27-30 47405 Creative Campers | July 5-7* 47406 Junior Chef | July 11-14 47407 Sports Week | July 18-21 • Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $164 ($131 Resident) • *$123 ($98.25 Resident) • *No class May 30 & July 4

The city of Aurora Preschool Program Continuous classes start August 22, 2022. Call the preschool that you are interested in to register. Visit our website for specifics on days, times and cost at AuroraGov.org/Preschool

BECK PRESCHOOL 800 Telluride St., Aurora, CO 80011 303.739.6878 LOWRY PRESCHOOL 1016 Boston St. #880, Denver, CO 80230 303.326.8328 MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora, CO 80013 303.326.8304 SUMMER VALLEY PRESCHOOL 17400 E. Lehigh Pl., Aurora, CO 80013 303.326.8676 VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL 1300 S. Chambers Cir., Aurora, CO 80012 303.326.8640

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THEATRE CAMPS BEYOND THE SEA, THEATRE CAMP PETER PAN, THEATRE CAMP

Ages 7-10 Create & perform a play based on myths of shipwrecks, mermaids and sea monsters.

Share a performance with your family on the last day of class. Consistent attendance & outside class work, including memorization of lines & are key to any theatre class. Instructor: Professional director, Jennifer Patten 47270 June 13-24 • Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

• $140 ($120 Resident) • Central Library, Large Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy.

THE RED DRAGON & THE GREEN KNIGHTS

Ages 11-18 Create your own original play based on medieval mythology. Develop original characters, dialogue, plot, conflict & relationships through improvisation scene & story construction. Share a performance with your family on the last day of class.

Consistent attendance & outside class work, including memorization of lines, are key to any theatre class. Instructor: Professional playwright, director, actor & choreographer, Hugo Jon Sayles.

47268 June 13-24 • Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

• $140 ($120 Resident) • Aurora Fox Art Center, Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

Ages 7-10 Create characters & perform a play based on the timeless classic play, film & musical. Share a performance with your family on the last day of class. Consistent attendance & outside class work, including memorization of lines, are key to any theatre class. Instructor: Professional actor & director, Joi Hiatt 47269 July 11-22 • Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

• $140 ($120 Resident) • Tallyn’s Reach Library, Community Room, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd.

DUNE, THEATRE CAMP

Ages 11-18 Create characters & a play based on one of the greatest Science fiction/fantasy novels of all time. Learn about stage movement from guest directors. Share a performance with family & friends on the last day of class.

Consistent attendance & outside class work, including memorization of lines, are key to any theatre class. Instructor: Professional actor & director, Jori Silber 47267 July 11-22 • Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

• $140 ($120 Resident) • Aurora Fox Art Center, Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

SUMMER ART CAMPS This is a fun & informal way for children & youth to create art projects, make friends & enjoy the summer. Each week is a different subject. Bring snacks. Face masks are required.

• Mon.-Thu., 1-4 p.m. | $125 ($100 Resident) | Central Library Studio, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy.

DRAWING

Ages 7-10 Explore art through drawing.

47089 June 20-23 47090 June 27-30

COMICS & ANIME STYLE

Ages 11-15 Learn to design & draw your own comics. The final camp will be to make your own comic book.

47091 July 11-14 47092 July 18-21 47093 July 25-28

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THEMED SUMMER CAMPS

These camps are designed to provide all day care, with each week being a different theme and a different field trip as well as indoor swimming and a day at Aurora reservoir.

SUPERHEROES

Ages 6-12 Campers will participate in games and activities in relation to superhero’s! Programs include games, crafts, swimming, field trip to Defy Denver, and a field trip to Aurora Reservoir. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47160 June 6-10 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47163 June 6-10 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

CREATIVE CREATIONS

Ages 6-12 During Creative Creations week, campers will focus on fun and unique art projects in addition to swimming and physical/game activities. Field trips include Aurora Reservoir and the Children’s Museum. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47164 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47165 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

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WILD SAFARI

Ages 6-12 During Wild Safari week, campers will learn about the animal kingdom. Games and crafts will be safari themed. Includes swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir, and a field trip to the Denver Zoo! Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47166 June 20-24 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47167 June 20-24 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

NINJAS

Ages 6-12 During ninja week, campers will learn how to be a Ninja! All games and crafts will be ninja themed. Programs also include swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir, and a field trip to Ninja Nation. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off.

All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47168 June 27-July 1 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47169 June 27-July 1 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

MAD SCIENTISTS

Ages 6-12 During Mad Scientist week, campers will participate in games and crafts that a Mad Scientist would do! Programs also include swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir and a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science.

Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47172 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47171 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

AWESOME ATHLETES

Ages 6-12 During Awesome Athletes week, campers will participate in games and crafts that are based on today’s sports and Olympic games!

Programs also include swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir, and a field trip to Defy Denver. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47174 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47176 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

UP IN THE AIR

Ages 6-12 During Up in the Air week campers will participate in games and crafts that have to do with flight and gravity! Programs also include swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir, and a field trip to Wings Over of the Rockies. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47188 July 25-29 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47189 July 25-29 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

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TRADE SKILLS CAMP

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE

Ages 6-12 During Mountain Adventure week, campers will learn about the mountains through various games and crafts. Programs also include swimming, field trip to Aurora Reservoir, and a field trip to Colorado Adventure Point. Check in begins at 7 a.m. for those families that need early drop off. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Majority of programs and activities will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Only lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

47190 Aug. 1-5 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center 47191 Aug. 1-5 • Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $219 ($175 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

AQUATICS AND ROBOTS GRADES 3 TO 5

Ages 8-10 During STEM Aquatics and Robots, campers will participate in fun aquatics program during one half of the day and then learn about robotics the other half of the day.

Robotics include learning about how to build robots, how to program and solves problems through LEGO Spike kits, and how to code through Sphero. Aquatics include swimming at the Central Recreation Center Pool with STEM related programs put on by the aquatics team. Participants will be split into 2 groups in the morning and then switch programs in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided during the day and then snack will be provided for your camper when they get picked up at the end of the day.

47192 June 6-11 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

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Ages 11-17 Campers who attend Trade Skills Camp will be transported to Colorado Adventure Point every day where they will learn welding, carpentry, and metal working! In addition to learning these 3 skills, there will be 1 day of participating in other fun activities Colorado Adventure Point which includes indoor rock climbing, archery, and cooking! Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. The bus will be leaving at 8 a.m. sharp every day and will be back around 4 p.m. Check in will begin at 7:45 a.m.

47193 June 13-17 • Mon-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

STEM SPORTS AND ROBOTS GRADES 3 TO 5

Ages 8-10 During STEM Sports and Robots, campers will participate in Basketball and Soccer and its relation to STEM one half of the day and then learn about robotics the other half of the day. Robotics include learning about how to build robots, how to program and solves problems through LEGO Spike kits, and how to code through Sphero. Participants will be split into 2 groups in the morning and then switch programs in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided during the day and then snack will be provided for your camper when they get picked up at the end of the day.

47194 June 20-24 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SCIENCE CAMP

AQUATICS AND ROBOTS GRADES 6 TO 8

Ages 11-13 During STEM Aquatics and Robots, campers will participate in fun aquatics program during one half of the day and then learn about robotics the other half of the day.

Robotics include learning about how to build robots, how to program and solves problems through LEGO Spike kits, and how to code through Sphero. Aquatics include swimming at the Central Recreation Center Pool with STEM related programs put on by the aquatics team. Participants will be split into 2 groups in the morning and then switch programs in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided during the day and then snack will be provided for your camper when they get picked up at the end of the day.

47195 June 27-July 1 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

STEM SPORTS AND ROBOTS GRADES 1 AND 2

Ages 6-7 During STEM Sports and Robots, campers will participate in Basketball and Soccer and its relation to STEM one half of the day and then learn about robotics the other half of the day. Robotics include learning about how to build robots, how to program and solves problems through LEGO Spike kits, and how to code through Sphero. Participants will be split into 2 groups in the morning and then switch programs in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided during the day and then snack will be provided for your camper when they get picked up at the end of the day.

47198 July 18-22 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

Ages 11-17 Campers who attend Science Camp will be transported to Colorado Adventure Point every day where they will learn chemistry, environmental science, and other STEM related programs! In addition to learning science programs, there will be 1 day of participating in other fun activities which includes indoor rock climbing, archery, and cooking! Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. The bus will be leaving at 8 a.m. sharp every day and will be back around 4 p.m. Check in will begin at 7:45 a.m.

47200 July 11-15 • Mon-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

WATER ADVENTURE

Ages 11-17 During Water Adventure week, campers will participate fun and exciting water-based activities every day! Programs include white water rafting, stand up paddle boarding, swimming, Water World, and kayaking.

Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. The bus will be leaving at 8 a.m. sharp every day and will be back around 4 p.m. Check in will begin at 7:45 a.m.

47202 July 25-29 • Mon-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

STEM SPORTS AND ROBOTS GRADES 6-8

Ages 11-13 During STEM Sports and Robots, campers will participate in Basketball and Soccer and its relation to STEM one half of the day and then learn about robotics the other half of the day. Robotics include learning about how to build robots, how to program and solves problems through LEGO Spike kits, and how to code through Sphero. Participants will be split into 2 groups in the morning and then switch programs in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided during the day and then snack will be provided for your camper when they get picked up at the end of the day.

47204 Aug. 1-5 • Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• $282 ($225 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SPORTS BIG RED BASKETBALL CAMPS

Coed – Ages 8-16 Longest running basketball camp in the metro area! Get individual instruction on passing, dribbling, shooting & team play in game situations. Fee includes certificate & t-shirt. Bring your own ball with name on it, lunch & drink.

48075 June 20-23 – Rangeview HS 48683 June 27-30 – Rangeview HS 48684 July 11-14 – Location TBA • Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $145 ($116 Resident)

SKYHAWKS CAMPS

The camps with the title in purple are Skyhawks Camps. These camps are to be registered through the Skyhawks website specifically. To register for these camps, visit SkyHawks.com

MINI-HAWK CAMP

Ages 4-6 This baseball, basketball and soccer program gives children a positive first step into athletics with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

• June 6-10 & July 11-15 • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $145 • Great Plains Park

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP

Ages 6-12 Skyhawks track and field camps combine technical development, fundamental techniques, and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, our staff cover the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques.

Some track and field camps are held at a park instead of an actual track.

• June 6-10 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $145 • Location TBA

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VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Ages 8-14 This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. The fundamental skills of volleyball are taught through game-speed drills and practice games that focus on passing, serving, setting and hitting. Participants will learn new skills and improve their game from day one. Scrimmages will be played as time allows each day.

• June 13-17 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • Olympic Park Sand Volleyball Courts • July 18-22 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $145 • Red-tailed Hawk Park

MULTI-SPORTS CAMP (BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL)

Ages 8-14 This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. The fundamental skills of volleyball are taught through game-speed drills and practice games that focus on passing, serving and hitting. Participants will learn new skills and improve their game from Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.3 p.m. Scrimmages will be played as time allows each day.

• Aug. 1-4 | Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $195 • Location TBA

MULTI-SPORTS CAMP (FLAG FOOTBALL, SOCCER)

Ages 8-14 In this multi-sport camp, we combine flag football and soccer into one fun-filled week.

Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, participants will walk away with knowledge of multiple sports and improved skills such as hand/eye coordination, balance, endurance, strength, speed and agility that are common across all sports.

• June 20-24 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $145 Olympic Park Front Fields

SPORTS MIX CAMP

Ages 6-12 This one-of-a-kind Skyhawks camp is a mix of games including kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag and more! Kids and coaches work together to create new sports and games like football-baseball or soccer-golf.

A chance for everyone to get outside, burn some energy and have a great me while playing with friends. No specific sport skills will be taught in this camp.

• July 11-15 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon • $145 • Meadowood Park

STEM BASKETBALL CAMP

Ages 11-14 This program combines strategic STEMbased activities with traditional Skyhawks basketball instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® basketball curriculum educates participants on subjects including velocity and acceleration, basketball shoe design, tracking with technology and much more!

• June 25-28 | Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $220 • Location TBA

CHALLENGER CAMPS

The camps with the title in green are Challenger Camps. These camps are to be registered through the Challenger website specifically. To register for these camps, visit ChallengerSports.com

STEM SOCCER CAMP

Ages 11-14 This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional Skyhawks soccer instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® soccer curriculum gives participants the opportunity to get behind the sport they love with modules on soccer ball design, throw-in science, angles, goal-line technology.

• June 13-16 | Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $220 • Location TBA

STEM VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Ages 11-14 This program combines strategic STEMbased activities with traditional Skyhawks volleyball instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® Volleyball curriculum enables participants to get behind the sport they love with lessons built around calculating contact time, optimal serving, speed and the science behind serving.

• June 27-30 | Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $220 • Location TBA

CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS

Ages 3-14 Challenger Sports will provide quality instruction to participants ages (3-14) at a ratio of no more than 15:1 in all areas of soccer including but not limited to dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and other technical and tactical areas in a fun and safe environment. Challenger Sports will provide each participant with a ball and shirt.

AURORA SPORTS PARK: June 6-10 RED-TAILED HAWK PARK: June 20-24 DOVE VALLEY PARK: June 27-July 1 SKILLS PARK: July 11-15 RED-TAILED HAWK PARK: July 25-29 Camps are broken into three levels/purchase prices for patrons (see website for prices, as they vary from Spring Break to Summer): • Tiny Tikes (ages 3-5): $111 for 8-8:45 a.m., Monday-Friday.

• Tiny Tikes (ages 3-5) Half Day: $187 for 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday.

• Ages 5-14 Half Day: (9 a.m.-noon) with the option to add “Overtime” until 3 p.m.

• Ages 5-14 Full Day: $277 for 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

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