2023 Summer Camps Guide

Wednesday, Feb. 1 at noon

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVENTURE CAMPS • 3

ALL DAY/ALL WEEK CAMPS • 5

ARISE • 12

ART CAMPS • 14

AURORA HISTORY CAMPS • 16

YOUTH AND JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMPS • 18

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS • 21

SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURES • 25

THEATRE CAMPS • 28

PRESCHOOL • 31

SPORTS CAMPS • 39

SUMMER READING PROGRAM • 45

New for 2023! We now offer day to day themed camps! Enroll your kiddo in camps that interest them and on a schedule that works best for you. Learn more about this new program on page 8.

ADVENTURE CAMPS Youth Services

ADVENTURE CAMP

Adventure camp is designed to provide unique and fun experiences for youth ages 11 and older. Adventure camps are 4 full-day programs. Youth who register have the option to purchase a Friday pass to the city of Aurora eSports Center at Expo Recreation Center for $20. If an eSports pass is purchased for Friday, parents/guardians will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their children at Expo Recreation Center. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by Aurora Public Schools. The city of Aurora received the Colorado Stability Grant for 2023 which reduces the cost of the listed camps by $35 each. The cost listed is the reduced price.

TRADE SKILLS

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 three skills, there will be one day of participating in other fun activities at Colorado Adventure Point which includes indoor rock climbing, archery or cooking!

061948 June 5-8

•Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

•$363 ($290 Resident)

•Central Recreation Center

61949 J 10-13

•Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

•$363 ($290 Resident)

•Moorhead Recreation Center

WATER ADVENTURE

Ages 11-17

You’re going to be getting wet while we spend the whole week on the water. We will be heading to Del Mar Pool, Aurora Reservoir and white water rafting in nature and Water World. So, get out your flippers and goggles!

63290 June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $375 ($300 Resident)

• Central Recreation Center

63291 July 17-20

• Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $375 ($300 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

ESPORTS CAMP

Ages 11-17

Practice your gaming skills with our first ever eSports Camp. Campers will get to try a variety of games ranging from sports games to action and adventure games such as Rocket League, Overwatch, Minecraft and many more. In addition to gaming, campers will also be swimming daily at Del Mar Pool in the afternoon.

61950 June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $332 ($265 Resident)

• Expo Recreation Center

61951 July 24-27

• Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $332 ($265 Resident)

• Expo Recreation Center

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE

Ages 11-17

It’s all about this outdoors and seeing all the awesome spots the front range has to offer. Campers will be hiking, indoor rock climbing, doing archery, zip lining at The EDGE, as well as trying out high and low rope courses.

63292 June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $407 ($325 Resident)

• Central Recreation Center

63293 July 31-Aug. 3

• Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $407 ($325 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

ALL DAY/ ALL WEEK CAMPS Youth Services

SUMMER CAMPS ALL DAY/ALL WEEK CARE

These camps are designed to provide care for kids on a week-to-week basis. Camps each week are based around a theme and include one field trip, one day of swimming at a city indoor pool and one day of swimming at a city outdoor pool (will be changed to an indoor location in the case of inclement weather). 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. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by Aurora Public Schools. The city of Aurora received the Colorado Stability Grant for 2023 which reduces the cost of the listed camps by $35 each. The cost listed is the reduced price.

WORLD OF MAGIC

Ages 6-12

Come join this fun and magical week! Campers will be making magical objects such as wands, potions and hats. Campers will also be playing fun wizarding games during the day. Field trip for this week is Defy Denver.

61890 June 5-9

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61891 June 5-9

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

EXPLORE WEEK

Ages 6-12

Get your binoculars and safari hats and let’s explore. Campers will get to experience scavenger hunts, make their own treasure maps, create sail boats and learn about ancient civilizations! Field trip for this week is to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

61892 June 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61893 June 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

TROPICAL PARADISE

Ages 6-12

It’s time to hit the beach, play some volleyball, build sandcastles and make art with sand. Field trip for this week is The Island Indoor Beach. There is no camp on Monday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth.

61894 June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $177 ($141 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61895 June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $177 ($141 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

RELEASE THE STEAM

Ages 6-12

Bring your thinking caps. We will be making slime, model rockets, engineering bridges, coding robots and learning about STEM in relation to sports. Field trip for this week is to the Denver Children’s Museum.

61896 June 26-30

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61897 June 26-30

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

AROUND THE WORLD

Ages 6-12

Experience traditions, games, crafts, languages and cultures from all over the world! Field trip for this week is to the Denver Zoo.

61898 July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61899 July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

ENTER THE WILDERNESS

Ages 6-12

Can you survive the wild? We will be learning survival skills, building model shelters, learning to read maps and compasses, making solar ovens, gathering water and learning knots! Field trip for this week will be to Colorado Adventure Point where campers will do rock climbing and archery.

61900 July 17-21

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61901 July 17-21

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

WATER WATER WATER

Ages 6-12

It’s time to cool down with lots of water. Get ready for water balloon fights, water competitions and crafts relating to water! The field trip for this week will be a 3rd day of swimming at a city indoor or outdoor pool depending on the weather.

61902 July 24-28

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61903 July 24-28

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

END OF SUMMER BASH

Ages 6-12

Summer is almost over. So, let’s have one more bash! Campers will get a variety of choices of fun activities and games throughout the week as well as having a cookout at Aurora Reservoir. Field trip for this week is to the Aurora Reservoir.

61905 July 31-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Meadowood Recreation Center

61904 July 31-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $232 ($185 Resident)

• Moorhead Recreation Center

SUMMER CAMPS DAY TO DAY REGISTRATION

New for summer 2023, based on feedback from the community, we are now offering summer camps where parents/guardians can register for individual days. These camps will have a generic theme for each day where the major craft, project or game is based around that theme. Every day includes swimming in the afternoon except for field trip days. A lunch and snack are provided by Aurora Public Schools. The city of Aurora received the Colorado Stability Grant for 2023 which reduces the cost of the listed camps by $7 each. The cost listed is the reduced price.

STEM DAY

Ages 6-12

It’s time to experiment, build and create! Campers will experience a variety of STEM based activities and will be swimming in the afternoon.

ART DAY

Ages 6-12

Express your creative side! We will be doing a variety of projects such as melted crayon art, sculpting and painting. Campers will be swimming in the afternoon.

SPORTS DAY

Ages 6-12

Run, kick, pass, shoot, throw, swing and practice all your athletic skills in a variety of sports. Campers will be swimming in the afternoon.

FIELD TRIP DAY

Ages 6-12

Field trip days will be at a variety of locations. Before and after the field trip, campers will be participating in crafts and games.

FREE CHOICE FRIDAY

Ages 6-12

Campers will get to choose from a variety of pre-chosen activities such as gym games, board games, outdoor games, and crafts. Campers will be swimming in the afternoon.

CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

SOUTHEAST RECREATION CENTER

ARISE

(Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Services for Everyone)

Mission: Encourage meaningful recreation opportunities and programs for individuals of all ability levels to enhance and expand social, cognitive, affective and physical abilities.

Registration opens May 3

ARISE’S MINI CAMP

Ages 13 & Older

Engage in a variety of cognitive and physically stimulating workouts, games and creative activities with weekly excursions throughout Colorado.

June 5-Aug. 11

• Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $50 ($40 Resident)-$65 ($52 Resident) per participant/per day

• Central Recreation Center

** Registration opens May 3

Inclusion Services

Available for all city of Aurora recreation camps. Provide assistance to all individuals with or without disabilities to participate in recreation programs together. An assessment can be completed to determine what program modifications and/or inclusion aide services are needed.

For more information, please email arise@auroragov.org or call 303.326.8410/720.859.4984. You can see all classes at AuroraGov.org/ARISE.

ART

CAMPS

ART CAMPS

DRAWING

Ages 6-10

This is a fun and informal way for children to create art projects, make friends and enjoy the summer. Each week covers a different subject. Drawing kit for each student included. Registration closes the business day before class begins.

62156 June 12-15

62157 June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• $138 ($110 Resident)

• Central Library

DRAW COMICS & ANIME STYLE

Ages 11-15

Learn the basic building blocks of drawing, work on character design and create dynamic poses with your characters. Drawing kit included.

62158 July 10-13

62159 July 17-20

• Mon.-Thu., 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• $138 ($110 Resident)

• Central Library

WEB COMICS

Ages 11-15

Learn to take your basic drawing skills and craft them into web comics. This class covers subjects such as storytelling, page layout and information on using the web for your work.

62160 July 24-27

• Mon.-Thu., 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• $138 ($110 Resident)

• Central Library

AURORA HISTORY CAMPS

AURORA HISTORY CAMPS

AURORA HISTORY IN A WEEK CAMP

Ages 7-13

What do a 100-year-old trolley, President Eisenhower and farming have in common? Aurora, Colorado! Come to this unique camp to learn about the history of the area, make crafts, play games and visit a historic homestead! Sponsored by the Aurora Museum Foundation. This camp can be taken alone or paired with our Game Design STEAM Camp.

62810 June 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• $75 ($60 Resident)

• Aurora History Museum

GAME DESIGN STEAM CAMP

Ages 7-13

Do you love board games? Want to make your own? Our Game Design STEAM Camp is for you! Learn the theory and process of game design and build your own resource management game to play with friends and family. Sponsored by the Aurora Museum Foundation. This camp can be taken alone or paired with our Aurora History Camp.

62812 June 26-30

• Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• $75 ($60 Resident)

• Aurora History Museum

YOUTH AND JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMPS

Aurora Cooks

Our cooking classes are designed to develop age-specific skills, create community, demystify scratch cooking across cultures and promote produce consumption. We can help you become a confident home cook with our approach to cooking: empowering, practical and fun!

YOUTH COOKING CAMPS

KIDS SUMMER COOKING CAMPS

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!

KIDS BAKING ACADEMY

Ages 7-10

Learn to have what it takes to bake in this confectionary camp. Bakers will work together through a week of learning the basic baking building blocks and exploring sweet and savory treats.

62764 June 5-9

62765 July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Central Recreation Center

MINI CHEF ACADEMY

Ages 7-10

Want a taste of culinary school?

Mini Chefs will work together to create fun and delicious dishes that introduce fundamental cooking skills to newer cooks, boosting confidence and independence in the kitchen. Menus will explore various cuisines to encourage expanding young palates to try new foods and flavors.

62766 June 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Moorhead Recreation Center

62767 June 26-30

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Central Recreation Center

HEROS AND VILLAINS OF THE COOKING-VERSE

Ages 7-10

So many delicious foods disappeared after Thanos snapped his infinity oven mitt. We must band together, heroes and villains, to explore the cookingverse for some superpower recipes to restore justice to the kitchen.

62768 June 5-9

62769 July 17-21

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Moorhead Recreation Center

ONCE UPON A CHEF

Ages 7-10

Join us for a flavorful fairy tale where imagination meets cooking. Recipe questers will join forces to cook up a scrumptious storyline all week as they are presented with “forks in the recipe” where they will have to choose a path of the recipe. Sign up and see if your dish will end up happily ever after.

62770 July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Moorhead Recreation Center

JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMPS

JUNIOR CHEF BAKING ACADEMY

Ages 10-14

Learn to have what it takes to bake in this confectionary camp. Bakers will work together through a week of learning the basic baking building blocks and exploring sweet and savory treats.

62771 June 12-16

62772 July 17-21

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Central Recreation Center

THIS TASTY WORLD

Ages 10-14

Take a bite of the tasty world we live in and sign up for a week of exploring dishes from around the globe. These well-traveled tastebuds will have fun filling out their summer cooking passport throughout the week while learning kitchen tips and tricks. Bon appetite and Bon Voyage!

62774 June 26-30

62775 July 24-28

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Moorhead Recreation Center

JUNIOR CHEF ACADEMY

Ages 10-14

Want a taste of culinary school?

Junior Chefs will work together to create fun and delicious dishes that introduce fundamental cooking skills to newer cooks, boosting confidence and independence in the kitchen. Menus will explore various cuisines to encourage expanding young palates to try new foods and flavors.

62776 July 24-28

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $200

• Central Recreation Center

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS

Golf Aurora

Learn grip, stance, short game fundamentals and full swing. Clubs provided if needed. Free entry to the Jr. Fun Tourney at Springhill on Tuesday, July 25. To register for the camps listed below, visit GolfAurora.com and click on Junior Golf Camps/Programs

Registration opens April 1

AURORA HILLS

Aurora Hills Golf Course

50 S. Peoria St.

303.739.1550

AURORA HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP

Ages 6-17 | June 5-8

Includes play day at Springhill on Thursday, June 8.

• Mon.-Thu., 9-10:30 a.m.

• $90

MEADOW HILLS

Meadow Hills Golf Course

3609 S. Dawson St.

303.326.8450

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #1

Ages 6-17 | June 6-9

• Tue.-Fri., 1-2:30 p.m.

• $125

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #2

Ages 6-17 | June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $125

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #3

Ages 6-17 | June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $125

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #4

Ages 6-17 | July 11-14

• Tue.-Fri., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $125

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #5

Ages 6-17 | July 11-14

• Tue.-Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $125

MEADOW HILLS JUNIOR

GOLF CAMP #6

Ages 6-17 | July 25-28

• Tue.-Fri., 1-2:30 p.m.

• $125

MURPHY CREEK

Murphy Creek Golf Course

1700 S. Old Tom Morris Road

303.739.1560

Murphy Creek Camps include:

• Junior Tournament on Monday, July 25

• Parent/Junior Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 6

• One Session: $125

• Two Sessions: $220

Use Discount Code: murphy2

• Three Sessions: $330

Use Discount Code: murphy3

• Discounts apply to each week and participants are limited to one session per week

MURPHY CREEK JUNIOR

CAMP #1

Ages 6-17

Session 1, June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $125

Session 2, June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $125

Play day on June 19 – play 5 holes with staff supervision.

MURPHY CREEK JUNIOR

CAMP #2

Ages 6-17

Session 1, June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $125

Session 2, June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $125

Play day on July 3 – play 5 holes with staff supervision.

MURPHY CREEK JUNIOR

CAMP #3

Ages 6-17

Session 1, July 10-13

• Mon.-Thu., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $125

Session 2, July 10-13

• Mon.-Thu., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $125

Play day on July 17 – play 5 holes with staff supervision.

SADDLE ROCK

Saddle Rock Golf Course

21705 E. Arapahoe Road 303.326.8460

SADDLE ROCK JUNIOR GOLF CAMP #1

Ages 6-17

Session 1, June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 8:30-10 a.m.

• $125

Session 2, June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 10:30 a.m.-noon

• $125

SADDLE ROCK JUNIOR GOLF CAMP #2

Ages 6-17

Session 1, June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 8:30-10 a.m.

• $125

Session 2, June 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 10:30 a.m.-noon

• $125

SPRINGHILL

Springhill Golf Course 800 N. Telluride St. 303.739.6854

SPRINGHILL JUNIOR GOLF CAMP #1

Ages 6-11

June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 8-9:30 a.m.

• $90

SPRINGHILL JUNIOR GOLF CAMP #2

Ages 12-17

June 12-15

• Mon.-Thu., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $90

MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH

Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Road

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

SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURES

Spend your summer days exploring the Star K Ranch and all its unique habitats! We’ll get our hands dirty with nature activities, learn about summertime wildlife and explore the trails. Each week will have fun themes and each day will focus on a specific nature skill.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: AURORA’S WILD ANIMALS

Ages 6-10

While a rumpus would be wild, what’s even cooler is learning about the wildlife around us! Come be wild with us as we spend the week exploring Aurora’s wild residents.

62921 June 6-9

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

BUZZ, FLUTTER AND FLY: POLLINATOR CAMP

Ages 6-12

What would the world bee like without pollinators? Hopefully we’ll never know. Join us for a fantastically fun week exploring pollination, pollinators and natural connections! Pollinator hotels, insect games, flying friends and more can be found during this adventure week.

62923 June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

KIDS VS. WILD: NATURE SURVIVAL SKILLS

Ages 6-12

The outdoors can be an intimidating place. The wilds around us are filled with daunting landscapes. That is, until you know proper wilderness survival. Understanding nature and how we fit into it helps us survive. Shelter building, water purification, first aid and medicinal plant activities await.

62924 July 11-14

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR

Senac Nature Center, 5800 S. Powhaton Road

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

SUMMER NATURE ADVENTURES

Spend your summer days exploring the Aurora Reservoir and all its unique habitats! We’ll get our hands dirty with nature activities, learn about summertime wildlife, explore the trails and splash around in the water. Each week will have fun themes and each day will focus on a specific nature skill.

FIELD BIOLOGY CAMP

Ages 8-12

Learn the thinking and field skills often used by field biologists and see how rough, tumble, messy, and fun the life of a scientist can be!

62925 June 13-16

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

CAPTAIN CRAWDADS WATER CAMP

Ages 6-10

Even though some of our aquatic wildlife is pretty super, no cape will be necessary for this summer adventure. Learn some of the amazing adaptations aquatic life has and how they use them to achieve incredible feats. See what skills you can pick up that will help you catch some slimy, pinchy and fintasticly super animals!

62928 July 18-21

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND FISHING FUN

Ages 8-12

Join us for a week that’s all about aquatics! From how humans interact with water, to what lives in and comes from it. If that hasn’t reeled you in, fishing poles, crawdad catching and water boat relays should have you hook, line and sinker.

62945 July 25-28

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $55/per person

THEATRE CAMPS

THEATRE CAMPS

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Ages 7-10

Perform a script based on the classic works of Lewis Carroll. Registration deadline is June 7.

62086 June 12-23

• Mon.-Fri., 12:30-4 p.m., no session on Monday, June 19

• $160 ($140 Resident)

• Tallyn’s Reach Library, Community Room, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL

Ages 7-10

Perform a play based on Sideways Stories from Wayside School, a beloved book series about the adventures of students in a mysterious and whacky school. For advanced beginners and intermediate students. Registration deadline is June 7.

62088 June 12-23

• Mon.- Fri., 1:30-5 p.m., no session on Monday, June 19

• $160 ($140 Resident)

• Aurora Central Library, Large Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

TOY SHOPPE

Ages 7-10

Devise a script where toys have a life of their own. Registration deadline is July 5.

62087 July 10-21

• Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

• $160 ($140 Resident)

• Tallyn’s Reach Library, Community Room, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road

SCHOOL FOR DRAGONS

Ages 7-10

Devise a script about a medieval community that raises and trains dragons. Ideally suited for intermediate students. Registration deadline is July 5.

62089 July 10-21

• Mon.-Fri., 1:30-5 p.m.

• $165 ($145 Resident)

• Aurora Central Library, Large Community Room, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

THE HOBBIT

Ages 11-16

Perform a play inspired by the classic adventure fantasy novel, The Hobbit. For beginning to advanced students. Registration deadline is June 7.

62110 June 12-23

• Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m., no session on Monday, June 19

• $165 ($145 Resident)

• Aurora Fox Art Center Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

DUNE: BATTLE FOR THE SPICE PLANET

Ages 11-16

Dive into this sweeping science fiction/ fantasy/adventure inspired by the book series, Dune. This is an advanced theatre camp. Attendance to the previous Dune theatre camp is not a requirement.

Registration deadline is July 5.

62117 July 10-21

• Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m.

• $165 ($145 Resident)

• Aurora Fox Art Center Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

PRESCHOOL

BECK PRESCHOOL

SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMP

Ages 4-6

Join us for a summer full of discovery and learning. Each week features a different fun theme for exploring, learning and playing. The full day camp focuses on essential learning through games, crafts and skill building activities, along with social experiences and outdoor adventures! Pack a healthy lunch, snack and water bottle. Class runs Monday through Thursday, each week, no classes on Fridays.

• Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $220 ($176 Resident)

• *$165 ($132 Resident)

• *No class May 29, June 19 & July 4

MINI MAKER STEAM CAMP

Ages 3-4

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 (STEAM) science, technology, engineering, art and math. Pack a healthy snack and water bottle.

61993 May 30-June 8

61994 June 13-22

61992 June 27-July 6*

61991 July 11-20

• Tue.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $157.50 ($126 Resident)

• $131.25 ($105 Resident)*

• No class July 4*

LOWRY PRESCHOOL

LEARNING SAFARI CAMP

Ages 3-6

Explore a new theme each week. Meet new friends, learn math, art, language and literacy skills. Bring a healthy snack and 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

• Tue./Thu., 8:30 a.m.-noon

• $61.50 ($49 Resident)

• $30.75 ($24.50 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July 4*

T/TH

MEADOWOOD

PRESCHOOL SUMMER FUN ADVENTURES

Ages 3-6

Let’s adventure, wonder and explore! Time in the classroom and time outdoors. Bring a healthy lunch and snack with water. Child must be potty trained.

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $169 ($135 Resident)

• $126.75 ($101.25 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July 4* PROGRAM

Super-Hero

Let’s Go Camping July 17-20

SUMMER TOTS

Ages 2 ½-3

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 fun in the sun. Bring a healthy snack with water. Child must be 2 1/2-3 years by June 5 of the enrolling summer. Child must be potty trained.

• Mon.-Thu., 9-11 a.m.

• $70 ($56 Resident)

• $52.50 ($42 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July 4*

DinoRoar!

Animal

SNACK AND PLAY

Ages 3-5

Children will enjoy a snack from home and time to play with old and new friends. Each week will have a different theme. Join us for summer adventures as we take storybook journeys, create and discover. Bring a healthy snack with water. Child must be 3 years old prior to starting class(es). Child must be potty trained.

• Mon.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• $70 ($56 Resident)

• $52.50 ($42 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July*

Storybook Adventure: Leo Lionni

Story book Adventure: Mo Willems

Storybook Adventure: Pete the Cat

Storybook Adventure: Eric Carle

17-20

SUMMER VALLEY PRESCHOOL

SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMP

Ages 3-6

Join us for a summer full of discovery and learning. Camp runs four 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.

FULL DAY CAMP

• Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $220 ($176 Resident)

• $165 ($132 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July 4*

MORNING HALF DAY CAMP

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $105 ($84 Resident)

• $78.75 ($63 Resident)*

• No class June 19 & July 4*

VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL

MUNCHKIN MINI CAMP

Ages 3-5

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 toilet trained. Bring a healthy snack and a refillable water bottle with water only. Apply sunscreen before class.

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $105 ($84 Resident)

• $78.75 ($63 Resident)*

• No class May 29, June 19 & July 4*

KINDERCAMP

Ages 5-6 by 10/1/2023

Completed kindergarten spring 2023 or starting kindergarten fall 2023. This hands-on play-based camp will focus on school readiness skills including social, emotional, literacy, language, math, science and creative arts. We will be adding lots of fun, outdoor activities in our beautiful park setting. Child must be toilet trained. Bring a healthy snack, lunch and refillable water bottle with water only. Milk will be provided. Apply sunscreen before class.

• Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• $169 ($135 Resident)

• $126.75 ($101.25 Resident)*

• No class May 29, June 19 & July 4*

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

UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL REGISTER NOW

Calling 4-year-olds by October 1, 2023

The City of Aurora Preschools will be providing Universal Preschool (UPK) beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The program will provide at least 10 hours of free preschool programming for all Colorado students who are attending preschool in their year before kindergarten. When applying for UPK, remember to select your preschool of choice from one of our five Colorado Shines rated programs!

SPORTS CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS

SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMPS

Register at SkyHawks.com

BASEBALL CAMP

Ages 6-12

Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running - all in a fun and positive environment. All equipment except baseball gloves are provided. We use soft safety baseballs and SuperSafe InvinciBats. Please do not bring bats from home. Note: This camp will not offer specialized pitching or catching instruction.

June 5-8

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $140

• Olympic Park diamonds

SOFTBALL CAMP

Ages 6-12

Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running - all in a fun, positive environment. All equipment except softball gloves are provided. We use soft safety softballs and SuperSafe InvinciBats. Please do not bring bats from home. Note: This camp will not offer specialized pitching or catching instruction.

June 5-8

• Mon-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $140

• Olympic Park diamonds

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP

Ages 8-14

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 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• CCSD Middle School

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, setting, hitting and serving. Participants will learn new skills and improve their game from day one. Scrimmages will be played as time allows each day.

June 12-16

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Olympic Park Sand Volleyball

Courts

MINI-HAWK CAMP (BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER)

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 will explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $140

• Great Plains Park

PICKLEBALL CAMP

Ages 6-12

Find out why pickleball is the fastest growing sport! Players will learn the rules of the game, develop hand/eye coordination and proper technique. Pickleball paddles will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own! Programs fill quickly due to limited court space.

July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Highland Hollows Park 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, setting, hitting and serving. Participants will learn new skills and improve their game from day one. Scrimmages will be played as me allows each day.

July 10-14

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Red-Tailed Hawk Park FLAG

FOOTBALL CAMP

Ages 6-12

Campers learn skills on both sides of the ball including the fundamentals like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling in a fun, positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl where participants showcase their skills!

July 17-21

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $140

• Olympic Park front fields

SPORTS MIX CAMP

Ages 8-14

This one-of-a-kind Skyhawks camp is a mix of games including kickball, dodgeball, ultimate, 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 time while playing with friends. No specific sport skills will be taught in this camp.

July 17-21

• Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Olympic Park front fields

MINI-HAWK CAMP (BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER)

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 activites, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

July 24-28

• Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Country Lane Park

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, setting, hitting and serving. Participants will learn new skills and improve their game from day one. Scrimmages will be played as me allows each day.

July 24-28

• Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $175

• Olympic Park Sand Volleyball Courts

STEM SPORTS CAMPS

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, goalline technology and more!

June 20-23

• Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $156

• CCSD Middle School

STEM VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Ages 11-14

This program combines strategic STEM-based 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 26-29

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $255

• CCSD Middle School

STEM BASKETBALL CAMP

Ages 11-14

This program combines strategic STEM-based 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!

July 24-27

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $255

• CCSD Middle School

CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS

Ages 3-14

Challenger Sports will provide quality instruction to participants 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.

Dates:

June 5-9 – Aurora Sports Park

June 19-23 – Red-Tailed Hawk Park

July 10-14 – Skills Park

July 24-28 – Red-Tailed Hawk Park

Fees:

Camps are broken into 3 levels/ purchase prices for patrons: Tiny Tikes (ages 3-5)

• Mon.-Fri, 8-8:45 a.m.

• $116

Half-Day Program (ages 5-14)

• Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

• $192

Full-Day Program (ages 5-14)

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Fri., 9 a.m. - noon

• $287

CITY OF AURORA ESPORTS

MINECRAFT CODING CAMP

Ages 7-10

Put your hard hat on: we’re building worlds! Campers will make friends, gain fundamental coding skills and play Minecraft all while expanding their creativity and ingenuity.

June 5-8

June 12-15

June 26-29

July 10-13

• Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-noon

• $110 ($88 Resident)

• Expo Recreation Center

ROCKET LEAGUE READY CAMP

Ages 7-10

Each day, players will work with their teammates and coach in-game sills and strategies designed to help them become better players. The activities also teach the players how to communicate, work together and lead their team. All skills that can be utilized outside the game.

June 5-8

June 12-15

June 26-29

July 10-13

• Mon.-Thu., 1-4 p.m.

• $110 ($88 Resident)

• Expo Recreation Center

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

SUMMER READING LIBRARY

LIBRARY SUMMER OF IMAGINATION: SHARED STORIES

All ages

Be part of Aurora Public Library’s Summer of Imagination: Shared Stories. For nine weeks, children, teens and adults participate in a summer of adventure through reading and themerelated programs. Participants who sign-up will receive a free book and a reading log. Libraries will offer kickoff parties and dozens of programs for all ages. Participants will also have a chance to collect fun prizes throughout the program.

• May 30-July 31

• Free

• Details at AuroraLibrary.org