Summer Camps 2023

WHAT CAMPS ARE INSIDE?

2023 SUMMER CAMPS

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Register online: Lakewood.org/Camps

Select the links in the online camps catalog, or use the activity number to search for a camp at Lakewood.org/Register.

Register by phone:

303-987-5400 (by credit card only)

Provide the activity number in the catalog to staff when you call.

THINGS TO KNOW

y Early registration pricing for Arts & History camps begins February 7 (Residents) and February 9 (Nonresidents) and continues until eight days prior to the first day of camp. Regular registration begins seven days prior to first day of camp.

y Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

y If camp does not meet minimum registrations, coordinator will cancel before the camp meets.

y If a camp is full, it may be possible to be added to a waitlist. You will be contacted only if a space becomes available. Please note that not all camps accept waitlists.

Register in person at the following locations:

Carmody Recreation Center (CARM)

2200 S. Kipling St.

Charles Whitlock Recreation Center (CWRC)

1555 Dover St.

Green Mountain Recreation Center (GMRC)

13198 W. Green Mountain Dr.

Lakewood Link Recreation Center (LINK)

1295 S. Reed St.

Lakewood Cultural Center (LCC)

470 S. Allison Parkway

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park (HLBP)

801 S. Yarrow St.

Washington Heights Arts Center (WH)

6375 W. First Ave.

Wilbur Rogers Center (WRC)

12100 W. Alameda Parkway

Family Services and Camp Paha registration:

See page 23 for special instructions.

y Credit/refund requests must be made at least seven days prior to the start of camp. Refund requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to a 50% processing fee. Refunds can be added to your household account or issued via check or credit card; no cash refunds. Please allow three weeks to receive a refund.

y We reserve the right to cancel or combine camps. A full refund will be issued if we cancel. Payment will be credited to your household account, and you will be notified to discuss options.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

All residents should have access to the City of Lakewood’s programs and facilities, regardless of income. For information on financial assistance opportunities, visit Lakewood.org/PossibilitiesFund.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The health, safety and enjoyment of our campers is our top priority. Please be aware that we will be following any public health mandates in place at the time of our camps and may have additional safety rules in place, such as a mask requirement.

Enjoy some variety! These camps offer two different activities in one great camp!

Play longer! These camps are six hours or longer.

Planning to play all day? Be sure to bring water, snacks/lunch and sunblock.

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY

Information: 303-987-7850 | Lakewood.org/Camps

HLBP: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St.

QUILTERS NEVER QUIT

Say that three times fast! Design, sew and take home your very own lap blanket! Learn basic sewing machine skills and create a beautiful hand-made creation to show off to friends and family!

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

ARTS & HISTORY

FABRIC FLAIR

Learn embroidery, applique, and beading techniques to give your style even more flair! Make something that you already own sparkle and pop or add to your creation from QUILTERS NEVER QUIT.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

WHATEVER LEATHER CRAFTING

Join us to make all kinds of delightful fun crafts. You will learn leather stamping, bead sewing and more as we learn valuable skills and create together. Make sure to show your awesome take-home projects to family and friends.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

GARDENING ON THE FARM

Beginner gardeners will learn about gardening, plant a small garden onsite and create a take-home garden at the end of the week! Enjoy a daily snack of fresh Colorado produce and a story as you relax and watch your garden come to life!

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

HOMEBOUND HAYRIDES

Experience school and home life like you lived in the 1920s. Make butter in the farmyard, ride in a hay wagon and play games at your very own historic desk in the 1920s schoolhouse.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

HARDY HOMESTEADERS

Would you survive the Great Depression of the 1930s? Learn to plant your own crops, preserve your own food, and create your own toys. Come discover just how creative, sustainable, and hardy you can be.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

CLASSIC CRAFTS

Craft your very own doll that’s uniquely yours, along with other toys and crafts in this camp that explores how kids used to create their own fun!

Ages: 6-10

*$108 Early Registration, $118 Regular Price (4 days)

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price for (5 days)

ROCKS ROLL

Come rock out with us as we investigate how to rock, but also how to roll. Rock ‘n’ roll, rock skipping, pet rocks and more await you at this camp. It might seem impossible to cram this much fun into camp, but that’s just how we roll.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

ONE GIANT LEAP

POKEMON IN YOUR BACKYARD

Catch the thrill of the hunt, for Pokémon! Learn the fascinating history, science, and art behind everyone’s favorite craze! This hands-on camp explores parks, historic buildings and pathways and will raise your stats of learning, activity, and fun!

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

Leap into action as we explore the inventiveness of humans! From the Wright Brothers to Temple Grandin, we are always inventing through science and art. Join us as we follow the path of remarkable inventions and the stories of those who created them.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

ADVENTURES WITH DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

GAME ON!

Do you love games? Kids of the past did too! What did kids do for fun 20 years ago? What about 50 years ago? 100 years ago? Explore exciting games from Kick-the-Can to Poggs, Tag to Twister! It’s game on!

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

ROCKS ROCK

Think rocks are boring? Think again! Join us and explore things like mining, dinosaurs, fossils, gemstones and more! Come and see how much rocks, well…rock!

Ages: 6-10

$135 resident, $135 non-resident

Dive into the imaginative world of Dungeons and Dragons with your new friends! Form a party, defeat monsters, and save the village, all from the comfort of the table. Whether you play a bard, warlock, or ranger, roll at Nat 20 on Initiative, and sign up today!

Ages: 11-15

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

DESIGN!

Have you ever wanted to create your very own board game? Now is your chance! Explore the history of successful games like Monopoly and Risk, and work with an expert to apply what you learn while crafting your very own unique game!

Ages: 11-15

$108 Early Registration, $118 Regular Price

TELL A STORY, SPIN A YARN

There are countless ways to tell a great story, from songs and skits to everything in between. Come join us to hear a good yarn, and even learn how to craft one of your own.

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

CULINARY

Information: 303-987-7845 | Lakewood.org/Camps

HLBP: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St. LINK: Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St.

Food Allergies/Dietary

Restrictions: Due to the large variety of food allergies and restrictions, we are unable to adapt every recipe. When possible, we will use substitute ingredients provided by the parents; however, please be aware that this will not always be an option. This class will use meat and animal biproducts (eggs, cheese, milk, etc.) in many of the recipes.

CAMP CANNING & PICKLING

What do pickles, butters and jellies have to do with preserving our favorite foods? Come learn the sustainable skills that preserve food and while creating something new and delicious. Come see what’s in store!

Ages: 6-10

$125 Early Registration, $135 Regular Price

PERFORMING ARTS

Information: 303-987-7845 | Lakewood.org/Camps

LCC: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway

Extended supervision may be available with these camps. Please see page 10 for details.

BASICS OF COOKING

Learn how fun and easy it is to prepare healthy meals while learning the basics of cooking. We start with breakfast meals and move on to lunch, supper and snacks. Learn how to read a recipe, create and eat a meal, clean up and follow etiquette rules.

Session 01 – Ages: 7-10

Session 02 – Ages: 11-15

$110 Early registration price, $120 Regular price

class July 4)

BAKING BOOT CAMP

Calling all aspiring bakers! Come and learn the basics of baking from scratch. From bread to tarts to sweet goods, you’ll leave with some tasty recipes to show off to family and friends.

Ages: 7-14

$140 Early registration price, $150 Regular price

SAMPLING FROM AROUND THE WORD

Explore dishes from around the world! Be prepared to have fun tasting new foods from places like Mexico, France, India, and China!

Ages: 7-14

$140 Early registration price, $150 Regular price

DANCE CAMPS (AGES 5–7)

These fun-filled workshops consist of dance, craft time and outside breaks (weather permitting), and sessions never repeat. Bring a healthy snack and bottled water.

SUPERHERO DANCE

If your little one enjoys jumping, rolling, kicking and tumbling then this is the camp for them! Our superheroesin-training will learn rhythm while adding fun dance games and movement sequences to superhero theme songs.

Ages: 5-7

*$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price (4 days)

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price (5 days)

FAIRY TALE DANCE

Come join us and enter the world of fairy tales through dance, music, and crafts. Your child’s imagination will be captivated as they enjoy this magical experience!

Ages: 5-7

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

BALLERINAS AND CAVALIERS DANCE

Explore the enchanting and enriching world of ballet. Emphasis will be on movement and shapes that will teach dancers the love of dance and performing arts through creative play and dress-up.

Ages: 5-7

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price (4 days)

DANCE WORKSHOPS (AGES 8–15)

Workshops are designed to give students a safe and creative space to learn new moves and techniques that they will enjoy alongside energetic and contemporary music. Outside breaks, weather permitting. Bring a healthy snack and bottled water. All levels welcome!

BALLET/MODERN DANCE

Express yourself! This charismatically charged class combines the foundations of ballet with the storytelling expressionism of modern dance. Combinations will be set to contemporary music. Workshops are designed to give students a safe and creative space to learn new moves and techniques that they will enjoy alongside energetic and contemporary music.

Ages: 8-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

HIP-HOP & URBAN DANCE

Hip-hop is a wonderful style for developing a dancer’s confidence and individual style and is perfect for any level of dancer. Explore different styles such as Popping, Locking, Old School, and House.

Ages: 8-15

*$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price (4 days)

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price (5 days)

HULA HOOP/CIRCUS FUN

Have fun learning ground circus tricks such as juggling, hula hooping and spinning plates. Campers play creative games using large motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as teamwork for some advanced skills.

Ages: 8-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

BROADWAY SHOWOFF

Love Broadway tunes from Annie, Hamilton or Matilda? This performance/dance camp will have you up and moving with some Broadway flair! Get to learn some kicks, turns and showmanship. Then show-off at the end with a combination in the style of Musical Theatre from a favorite Broadway show.

Ages: 8-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

LET’S DANCE FUNK!

This funky, high-energy dance camp combines hip-hop and lyrical with a few acrobatic moves. Campers will learn the trendy choreography and hip-hop techniques we see today. Music is appropriately selected for this age group.

Ages: 8-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

MAGIC CAMPS

Amaze your friends and family with magical skills learned through these magic camps. Live Friday performance. All magical supplies provided. All classes are taught by Richard Nakata.

INTRO TO MAGIC, 7–9 YEAR OLDS

Did you always dream of being a magician? Learn how to make a coin vanish, simple self-working card tricks, cups and balls, and other feats of magic. Materials fee included.

Ages: 7-9

$145 Early registration price, $155 Regular price

INTRO TO MAGIC, 10–15 YEAR OLDS

Would you like to fool your family and friends with simple magic tricks? Learn the classic sponge ball trick, find a card in a mixed deck of cards, try magic with everyday objects and more. Materials fee included.

Ages: 10-15

$145 Early registration price, $155 Regular price

MORE MAGIC, 7–9 YEAR OLDS

Explore new magic ideas and more new tricks. Learn how to put spikes through a coin, simple rope magic and other classics of magic. Materials fee included.

Ages: 7-9

$145 Early registration price, $155 Regular price

MORE MAGIC, 10–15 YEAR OLDS

Explore new magic ideas and more new tricks. Learn the equal and unequal rope trick, new ideas for the classic ball and vase trick, more about sponge balls and other classics of magic. Materials fee included.

Ages: 10-15

$145 Early registration price, $155 Regular price

ACTING BASICS

BEATMAKING!

Come learn to make some sick beats from Mr. Anthony! He will take you through picking out some great music samples and how to arrange and create new chords. Learning is simple with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers and iPads provided for use in this camp. Best of all, show off those new skills with a Friday performance!

Ages: 10-15

$145 Early registration price, $155 Regular price

We will work on basic acting and scene techniques. Using improvisation, theater games, warmups and scene work, we’ll get you on your way to building skills and having fun in the process.

Ages: 9-12

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

DRAMATIC EXPRESSIONS

Develop your dramatic voice and body language by participating in a fun-filled theater presentation. Training and rehearsals will culminate with a performance for family and friends. Performers must be available the entire week. Lunch Studio included.

Ages: 7-10

$250 Early registration price, $270 Regular price

MUSIC & THEATER

BROADWAY MUSIC REVIEW

This camp is for anyone who loves to showcase their talent. Students create their own musical theater revue for a performance on the last day of class. This weeklong camp involves solo and ensemble work in singing, acting and dancing. Vocal and performance skills are taught to give students a confident and polished performance. Performance on Friday.

Ages: 7-11

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

STORYBOOK DRAMA

Young actors will learn how to take a favorite children’s storybook and work together to act without a script. A new book is explored each day with an emphasis on the use of the whole body in creative expression and teamwork. Performances every day during the last 30 minutes of class.

Ages: 5-7

*$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price (4 days)

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price (5 days)

MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE

Do you have a young thespian that is ready for the stage? Actors will get the full musical theater experience through rehearsals and a performance. Students will learn techniques in acting, singing and dancing, along with performance skills. The performance will be on the last day and students must be available both weeks. Musical synopsis online. All levels welcome. Lunch Studio included.

Ages: 9-15

$495 Early registration price, $515 Regular price

THE EVER AFTER – A MUSICAL

VISUAL ARTS

Information: 303-987-7845 | Lakewood.org/Camps

LCC: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway Extended supervision may be available with these camps. Please see page 10 for details.

Come and enjoy our art classes, where campers are encouraged to experiment and develop their own ideas. Mediums explored within each camp could be one or more of the following: drawing, painting, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, metalsmithing, weaving, fibers, printmaking and mixed media.

FOR AGES 5–7

THE BIG BAD MUSICAL

CHARACTER & SPECIAL FX MAKEUP

Students will learn and practice techniques for creating realistic and whimsical character looks. Learn how to make and apply prosthetic pieces and headpieces to make yourself otherworldly! Keep a specially curated set of theater makeup for future use.

Ages: 10-15

$150 Early registration price, $160 Regular price

ART-O-SAURUS

Let’s go back in time to when the dinosaurs roamed and have fun making these prehistoric creatures with art. Learn how to draw, sculpt and paint a variety of masks, fossils and different dino collages.

Ages: 5-7

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

STOP MOTION BASICS

Come learn the basics of stop-motion animation. From using inanimate objects, paper shapes and even your own body, we will produce some easy and fun short film clips that you will be able to show off to your family and friends! iPads and software will be provided for class use.

Ages: 5-7

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

ANIMAL SAFARI

Lions! Tigers! Hippos! Oh my! Through collage, printmaking, drawing, and painting, discover how shapes and lines combine to depict animals great and small.

Ages: 5-7

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

DISCOVER THE GREATS

Come and explore the works of several famous artists and create projects based on their artistic styles. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next great artist!

Ages: 5-7

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

DEEP SEA ADVENTURE

Create your very own underwater habitat by creating unique sea creatures real and imagined! Explore all the colors, shapes, and textures as we draw, collage, and sculpt.

Ages: 5-7

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

BUGS GALORE!

Explore the magic and mystery of insects like butterflies, dragonflies, praying mantises, and more. Make insects large and small. Create colorful collages and handmade insect treasures.

Ages: 5-7

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

FOR AGES 7–10

SPACE EXPLORERS

Blast out of this world and explore far-off planets, stars and galaxies with us. We will create our own universe of art including glowing space posters and sculptures of alien creatures and spaceships.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

DUCT TAPE!

Be admired by all your friends when you learn how to use duct tape to construct items, some useful and some simple masterpieces. See what you can create with some great ideas and duct tape!

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

Get ready to bring art to life! Campers will learn to create simple stop-motion animation with oil-based clay, paper and found objects. We will produce some easy and fun short film clips that you will be able to show off to your family and friends! iPads and software are provided for class use.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

I HEART CAMPING

For all of us who have a big heART for camping and the outdoors. Do a little camp dreaming by having outside art adventures, painting the ideal camp spot, creating a batik handkerchief and other camp-inspired art.

Ages: 5-7

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

INTO THE WILD

Get in touch with your wild side! Through collage, printmaking, drawing and painting, discover how shapes and lines combine to depict creatures that swim, crawl, fly slither, walk and climb!

Ages: 5-7

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

ROADTRIP U.S.A.

From sea to shining sea, let’s explore and create art inspired by different areas around our wonderful country. Grab your road map as we paint, build sculptures, make collages, and use lots of color.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

MAGICAL & MYTHICAL CREATURES

Fairies, unicorns, griffins, mermaids, Bigfoot! We will use many different mediums such as clay, paint, fabric and paper to bring our favorite characters to life. What will you create?

Ages: 7-10

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

MINIATURE CREATIONS

Let’s spark that imagination because it’s a small world extravaganza! Design, build and embellish tiny projects to create mini worlds like a tiny dream house, fairy forests or candy shops.

Ages: 7-10

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

WIZARDS AND WANDS

Join us as we reinvent the wonderfully imaginative world of magic. Paint fantastical creatures that could lurk in mysterious forests and create your own wand, quills and paper to write on.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

IT’S A ZOO OUT THERE!

We find wondrous animals at the zoo! Let’s paint colorful peacocks, draw Zentangle zebras and sculpt a menagerie of our favorite animals.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

NATURE + ART

EARTH without ART is just “EH”. Come be inspired by and incorporate items from nature into your art! From sun prints to sculptures to a nature installation, we’ll explore what can be used when we find it outside.

Ages: 7-10

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

Class July 4)

FAIRY SANCTUARY

Who wouldn’t love a whimsical creature roaming in the garden? Let’s connect art through the form of painting, sculpture and mixed media to create miniature abodes, flower paintings, toadstools and more to place in our garden.

Ages: 7-10

$108 Early registration price, $118 Regular price

LET’S EXPERIMENT

Explore various two-dimensional artmaking techniques that many people have never heard of. Come and see the surprises we end up with when we undertake these methods.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

URBAN ART

Let’s explore urban artists and discover what makes this style of art unique. Then, create your own art on different materials such as wood panels, paper and clothing using paint markers, acrylics and stencils.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

SCREEN & PRINTS

Participate in a printmaking extravaganza! Experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques including monoprinting, screen printing, Gyotaku printing and more.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

SECRETS OF COMIC STORYTELLING

Unleash your inner storyteller through comics! Learn the process of cartoon character design, penciling, and inking while you work on both individual and collaborative comic strips. Improve your cartoon illustration and storytelling skills and finish the week with a mini comic book full of comic strips.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

GROOVY SUMMER

Get ready to make summer groovy! Let’s pull out all sorts of paint, yarn and t-shirts to make some far-out tie dye, pop art and weaving creations. It’s going to be outta sight.

July

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

STAR WARS

Truly wonderful, the mind of the child is... let’s explore different mediums to create Star Wars inspired art. Using popular droids, aliens and masters we will imagine new adventures and develop our own props, costume and art pieces.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

CANVAS CREATIONS

Learn to connect with images as you explore line, shape, form, gesture, shading and value when creating your own unique painting on canvas. Use beautiful landscapes, still life and self-portraits as the subject matter in this fun camp.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

METROPOLIS

Create your own city! Underwater? Sure! In a tree? Absolutely! Let’s build with various tools and materials as you become an architect. The possibilities are endless when you use your imagination.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

PLUSHIES

Tactile experience awaits you! Learn the basics of designing and sewing to create your very own stuffed animals and creatures. Monsters or monster trucks, your imagination is your only limit.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

FOR AGES 10–15

PROCREATE PROS

Explore digital art in Procreate for iPad. Learn to create illustrations, characters and even animated gifs! Loads of tips using different features and techniques to grow your own personal style. iPads provided for use.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

MIXED MEDIA MAYHEM

Mixed media is a great way to delve into a wide variety of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing, collage, found-object sculpture and assemblage. Using a variety of materials and techniques, students have fun creating wonderful works of art.

Ages: 7-10

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

DESIGNING SCULPTURE DRAGONS

Let inspiration strike and shape fanciful and colorful dragon sculptures! Kids will practice artful design techniques to create a finished, durable and large three-dimensional paperboard work of art.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Take in the views of Belmar Park! Enjoy learning painting “Plein air”, or outdoors. Learn how to break down landscapes, mountains and skies into simple forms to create beautiful art.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

SOFT SCULPTURES

Learn how to design, manipulate and create threedimensional sculptures using a variety of materials such as fabric, cardboard and papier mache. Build whimsical creations on an armature base or for your wall. Endless possibilities!

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

GRAFFITI/URBAN ART

Explore the world of street art culture and be inspired to design your own original artwork. Be introduced to techniques and experiment with various methods and materials including paint, markers and stencils to create your own artwork.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

MANGA/ANIME CHARACTERS

Learn how to draw your own cool manga characters! Facial features, head and body proportions, hairstyles, clothes, basic poses, attitudes and expressions will be covered.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

SECRETS OF COMIC STORYTELLING

Unleash your inner storyteller through comics! Learn the process of cartoon character design, penciling, and inking while you work on both individual and collaborative comic strips. Improve your cartoon illustration and storytelling skills and finish the week with a mini comic book full of comic strips.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

PRINTMAKING

Explore various forms of printmaking such as monoprinting, block printing and cyanotype. Let’s try our hand at creating multiple and one-of-a-kind prints. Experimentation encouraged!

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

LARGER THAN LIFE

Delve into the realm of whimsy, fantasy and realism when you create a three-dimensional, life-size figure out of paper, Styrofoam and paint.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Get ready to bring art to life! Campers will learn to create simple stop-motion animation with oil-based clay, paper and found objects. We will produce some easy and fun short film clips that you will be able to show off to your family and friends! iPads and software are provided for class use.

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

EXTENDED SUPERVISION

WITH CAMPS AT LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER

Information: 303-987-7845

For students in camps at Lakewood Cultural Center ONLY, we offer extended supervised studios. You may register before or on the first day of each camp week. Please have students bring a healthy sack lunch for Summer Lunch Studio. Food is not provided. No drop-in or single-day registrations are allowed. Parents dropping off early or picking up late by 5 minutes will be charged an additional $10 per day.

Ages: 5-15

$10/week, Morning & Late Studio

ABSTRACT PAINTING

Discover unique ways to create beautiful abstract pieces of art. Peeling, pouring, adding, spinning, blending, drippingendless possibilities!

Ages: 10-15

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

$15/week, Lunch Studio

Save $5 by registering for all three LCC Summer Studios!

VISUAL ARTS

AT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER

Information: 303-987-5436 | Lakewood.org/Camps

WH: Washington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. First Ave.

MUDSLINGING CAMP

Kids will dive into artistic adventures in sculpture and pottery. Emphasis will be on practicing basic clay skills. Students will be encouraged to explore three-dimensional possibilities in a variety of projects. Kids should wear appropriate clothing to make a mess.

Ages: 6-9

Instructor: Zoey Chapin

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

MESA VERDE POTTERY WORKSHOP

Young artists will learn how to build and decorate pottery like the Mesa Verde artists of Southwest Colorado. Students will also learn about the Mesa Verde Native American culture. Connect to history and make something beautiful! Pots will be fired and may be picked up the following week.

Ages: 10-15

Instructor: Christine O’Dea

$25 Early registration price, $35 Regular price

FLEECY FELTED FRENZY CAMP

Get all warm and fuzzy, learning the magic of turning wool fleece into felt! With simple steps and tools, students can transform sheep wool into shapeable, sculptural objects or beautiful wool “paintings”. Great for young artists interested in fashion, fabric, sculpture and more. Learn different felting techniques and make a fun beginner project.

Ages: 10-15

PINCH POT PORTRATURE

Pinch, pull, carve and paint a portrait of yourself or someone you love in this hands-on pottery workshop for little clay artists looking for an awesome afternoon! Explore 3D art-making techniques while having fun getting your hands dirty in our clay studio!

Ages: 6-9

Instructor: Christine O’Dea

$35 Early registration price, $45 Regular price

Instructor: Diana Pemberton

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

METAL ARTS CAMP

Heat up your summer and learn to create metal artwork, using jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. You’ll fuse bronze with torches, then cut, hit and polish your creations in this unique art camp for pre-teens and teens. All will learn how to safely work with metals and other materials.

Section 01 – Ages 11-14

Section 02 – Ages 13-17

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$150 Early registration price, $160 Regular price

FUN WITH FIBERS CAMP

Cozy up and create something special using a variety of yarns and fabrics! Weaving is wonderful for young textile artists! Kids will love exploring the many possibilities of weaving including bracelets, scarves, belts and mats, woven on different kinds of looms. Bring your creative spirit to this fun and fiber-filled camp.

Ages: 10-15

Instructor: Anita Deen & Robin Wilton

$125 Early registration price, $135 Regular price

OUTDOOR / NATURE SPORTS & RECREATION

COMBO CAMPS

Information: 720-963-5384 | Lakewood.org/Camps

LINK: Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed Street

Information: 303-697-6159 | Lakewood.org/Camps

BCLP: Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road

NATURALIST CAMP

Have you ever wondered what skills you need to become a naturalist? This camp will put campers’ observation skills to the test, hone their patience and feed their curiosity as they explore the habitats of Bear Creek Lake Park and become true students of the natural world. Space is limited. Registration required. Fee includes park entrance fee.

JR NATURALIST CAMP

Ages 6-9

$100 resident, $100 Nonresident

NATURALIST

Ages 10-13

$100 resident, $100 Nonresident

GYMNASTICS/SWIM CAMP

This camp allows kids to explore the sport of gymnastics and work on individual skills during the morning hours, followed by fun and games in the Link swimming pool in the afternoon.

Ages: 5-12

$190 Resident, $215 Nonresident

NINJA/SWIM CAMP

This camp will get you well on your way to becoming a ninja! Activities will include ninja-style obstacle courses and games focusing on endurance, balance, and strength during the morning followed by fun and games in the Link swimming pool in the afternoon.

Ages: 7-12

$190 resident, $215 Nonresident

GYMNASTICS/CLIMBING CAMP

The gymnastics and climbing combo camp is a fun place for kids to work on individual gymnastics skills and learn the basic techniques of rock climbing in a safe and supervised environment.

Ages: 5-12

$190 Resident, $215 Nonresident

PRE-K POWER

This camp is designed to give pre-k toddlers a first taste of summer camp! We’ll keep your kids excited and engaged with games, gymnastics, rock climbing and more with ageappropriate equipment. Participants in this camp must be potty trained.

Ages: 3-4

*$76 Resident, $86 Nonresident (4 days)

$95 Resident, $107 Nonresident (5 days)

KINDERCOMBO

This camp is designed to keep younger kids interested and engaged by allowing them to try several sports from our various recreation camps. Different daily activities include gymnastics, ninja courses, rock climbing, and games.

Ages: 5-6

*76 Resident, $86 Nonresident (4 days)

$95 Resident, $107 Nonresident (5 days)

INTERMEDIATE CLIMBING/SWIM CAMP

For participants who have experience and are looking to improve their climbing strength and technique. TuesdayThursday mornings will be at the climbing wall, followed by fun in the Link pool in the afternoons. Friday will be an all-day (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) outdoor climbing day, weather permitting.

Ages: 8-12

$152 Resident, $172 Nonresident

SKILLS CAMPS

Information: 720-963-5384 | Lakewood.org/Camps

LINK: Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed Street

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics Camp allows kids to work on individual skills in a fun and safe environment, in addition to playing games and making new friends.

Ages: 5-12

$190 Resident, $215 Nonresident

CHEERLEADING

Participants will learn cheers, jumps, stunts, and tumbling, in this fun high-intensity cheer camp. Whether you are new to cheerleading or want to improve skills you have already learned, this camp is for you!

Ages: 5-12

$190 resident, $215 Nonresident

HALF DAY CHEERLEADING

Ages: 5-12

$95 Resident, $107 Nonresident

BEGINNER CLIMBING/SWIM CAMP

For beginning rock climbers with little or no experience who want to learn the essential skills and techniques of this awesome sport! Monday through Thursday will be indoor climbing (9 a.m.-noon), followed by fun and games in the Link pool. Friday will be outdoor climbing (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), weather permitting.

Ages: 6-12

$190 Resident, $215 Nonresident

NINJA

This camp will get you well on your way to becoming a ninja! Activities will include ninja-style obstacle courses and games focusing on endurance, balance, and strength.

Ages: 7-12

$190 Resident, $215 Nonresident

BEGINNER CLIMBING

For beginning rock climbers with little or no experience who want to learn the essential skills and techniques of this awesome sport! Monday through Thursday will be indoor climbing (9 a.m.-noon), and Friday will be outdoor climbing, (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), weather permitting.

Ages: 6-12

$160 Resident, $187 Nonresident

JUNIOR GOLF

AT FOX HOLLOW & HOMESTEAD

Contact: 303-986-7888 | CRInfo@Lakewood.org

We have programs for beginner students to 18-hole competitive golfers. Our talented instructors will offer an exciting program of skills, drills, games and fun. All equipment will be provided.

Ages: 7-17. Students will be grouped by age within their ability level.

FOX HOLLOW PROGRAM

Instructor: Mike Kramer, PGA

$95 Resident/Nonresident

HOMESTEAD PROGRAM

Instructor: Bryce Tani, PGA

$75 Resident/Nonresident

INTERMEDIATE CLIMBING

For participants who have experience and are looking to take their climbing to a higher level. Improve your strength, technique, and confidence. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be indoor climbing at the Link (9 a.m.-noon) and Tuesday and Thursday will be outdoor climbing, (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), weather permitting.

Ages: 8-12

$200 Resident, $234 Nonresident

ADVANCED CLIMBING

This camp is for participants who already have more advanced skills. Improve your strength, technique, and confidence, and take those skills outdoors. Monday and Wednesday will be indoor climbing (9 a.m.-noon), Tuesday, Thursday, Friday will be outdoor climbing (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), weather permitting. Prior instructor approval is required for this camp.

Ages: 8-15

$241 Resident, $280 Nonresident

SUPERTOTS SPORTS

Information: 303-222-8039 | Lakewood.org/SuperTots askcolorado@skyhawks.com

CARMP: Carmody Park

ADDNP: Addenbrooke Park

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/SuperTots

SOCCERTOTS

SoccerTots is our flagship program! Our classes focus on developing motor skills and self-confidence while also learning balance, dribbling, foot-eye coordination and running control. We also introduce an element of light competition.

Ages: 2-4.5

SKYHAWKS SPORTS

Information: 303-222-8039 | Lakewood.org/Skyhawks

askcolorado@skyhawks.com

ADDNP: Addenbrooke Park

CARM: Carmody Recreation Center

CARMP: Carmody Park

COYOT: Coyote Gulch Park

CWRC: Charles Whitlock Recreation Center

DANLP: Daniels Park

RAROP: Ray Ross Park

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/Skyhawks

BASKETBALL CAMP

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed to learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.

Ages: 8-14

$170 Resident/Nonresident

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

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

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

BASEBALLTOTS

BaseballTots classes focus on fine and gross motor skills as well as body control. We teach all the baseball basics, such as throwing, catching, hitting and running. We are excited to help these little ones develop a love of the game.

Ages: 2-4.5

MINI HAWK CAMP

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

Ages: 4-6

$170 Resident/Nonresident (5 days)

*$106 Resident/Nonresident (3 days)

HOOPSTERTOTS

HoopsterTots classes focus on building fitness and muscle coordination, while also learning key basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shot technique, passing and teamwork. We use adjustable hoops and just the right size basketballs.

Ages: 2-4.5

SOCCER CAMP

The #1 camp for learning the fundamentals of soccer. Using our progressional curriculum, campers will gain the technical skills and sports knowledge required for the next step into soccer. Areas of focus include dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control.

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

June

July

July

BEGINNING GOLF CAMP

This camp is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. The unique, games-based play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Please do not bring clubs from home.

Ages: 5-9

$138 Resident/Nonresident

June

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Skyhawks volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, spiking, hitting and serving.

Ages: 8-14

$170 Resident / Nonresident (5 days)

*$138 Resident / Nonresident (4 days)

*June 20-23 9 a.m.-noon

Aug 7-11 9 a.m.-noon COYOT

BEGINNING CHEERLEADING CAMP

Skyhawks cheerleading teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! Campers will learn cheers, proper hand and body movements and jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun. The week concludes with a choreographed performance.

Ages: 5-9

$170 Resident/Nonresident

SOFT LACROSSE CAMP

Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, padding and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. We use soft training balls and provide lacrosse sticks, but you can bring your own! We do not use helmets or gloves. Please do not bring helmets or gloves from home.

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

PICKLEBALL CAMP

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!

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

STEM SPORTS

Information: 303-222-8039 | Lakewood.org/Skyhawks askcolorado@skyhawks.com

GMRC: Green Mountain Recreation Center

CWRC: Charles Whitlock Recreation Center

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/Skyhawks

STEM BASKETBALL

This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional basketball instruction and a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. This curriculum teaches participants about velocity and acceleration, basketball shoe design, tracking with technology and much more!

Ages: 11-14

$250 Resident/Nonresident

SPORT MIX CAMP

This one-of-a-kind 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 footballbaseball or soccer-golf. A great chance for everyone to get outside, burn some energy and have a great time with new friends!

Ages: 6-12

$45 Resident/Nonresident

BASEBALL CAMP

Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running in a fun, positive environment. All equipment is provided except gloves. We use soft safety baseballs and SuperSafe InvinciBats.

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

July 10-14 9 a.m.-noon

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP

Skyhawks track and field camp combines technical development, fundamental techniques, and safety with a major focus on fun! Our staff covers the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques.

Ages: 6-12

$170 Resident/Nonresident

STEM VOLLEYBALL

This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional volleyball instruction and a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. This curriculum teaches participants about calculating contact time, optimal serving, speed and the science behind serving.

Ages: 11-14

$250 Resident/Nonresident

CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP

Information: 720-575-0434 | Lakewood.org/Challenger kateg@challengersports.com

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/Challenger

This camp is a week of fun, energy and passion for the game. We use age-appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace and learn new skills. For more information on age-specific camps visit Lakewood.org/Challenger.

Ages: 3-14

Pricing varies by age.

FIZZ, GLOW, AND HEAT IT UP

Brand new for 2023! Explore your favorite chemical element. Conduct experiments that create heat and then cool down. Create your own battery. Work with teammates to conduct labs, collect data, and cool reactions. Make things glow, fizz, and explode. Lab aprons and goggles will be provided.

Ages: 10-14

$259 Resident/Nonresident

June 26-30

ROBOT RACERS

Work with teammates to build different mini-bots. Robots do different things depending on how you construct them. Circuits, buzzing lights, and motors galore in this super fun camp! NOTE: This camp will include an introduction to soldering and campers will be using soldering irons.

Ages: 10-14

$259 Resident / Nonresident

SCIENCE MATTERS

Information: 303-805-9287

Lakewood.org/ScienceMatters | Info@ScienceMatters.tv

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/ScienceMatters

OOEY GOOEY SCIENCE

A little of this, a little of that, and some wild reactions are where it’s at! Make a slush treat to eat, see Soda Slobber, make water disappear and play with snow that never melts. With a pop or a bang, or even some fizz, you have become a chemistry whiz!

Ages: 5-10

$259 Resident/Nonresident

June 12-16 9 a.m.-noon

LOST IN SPACE: JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM

An accident has left you lost in space and you must find your way to planet Earth. Learn about our Solar System and beyond. Explore strange planets. battle asteroids and build your own rocket. Map the stars and constellations and take an out-of-this-world sky tour in our homemade planetarium.

Ages: 5-10

$259 Resident/Nonresident

OCEAN BLUE-ADVENTURES UNDER THE SEA

Come dive into the world of marine biology and oceanography. Dissect a real shark, design your own fish, examine seashells and make a cool design to take home, examine the anatomy of a fish, and make a fun fish print t-shirt!

Ages: 5-10

$259 Resident/Nonresident

JUNKYARD ROBOTS

We will use the power of science to build a robot to take on our obstacle course. Explore alternative energy and save the Earth with our Green Energy Station. Create a Draw Bot and get zapped with our shockingly fun nerve tester. Explore Newton’s Laws and wire up your wacky wheels.

Ages: 5-10

$259 Resident/Nonresident

ANIMATION STUDIOS

Create amazing movies with stop-motion animation using LEGO bricks. Kids will work in teams to produce their own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!

Ages: 7-14

$215 Resident/Nonresident

SNAPOLOGY CAMPS

Information: 720-504-5848 | Lakewood.org/Snapology golden@snapology.com

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMP: Lakewood.org/Snapology

New! Discounted rates when you combine morning and afternoon camps for a full day of fun!

$350-five full days, $285-four full days, $230-two full days

MINIFIGURE MANIA

In this camp your little builder will play with our secret stash of Minifigures. We will put our Minifigures to the test by creating special playgrounds, designing flying tests, and seeing how well they do on our carefully engineered structures! Join us as we shrink ourselves and explore the world of Minifigures!

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

June 5-9

POKEMANIA

In this camp students will explore the Pokémon world and practice Pokémon training skills. They will create training gyms, unique battles, and their very own generation of Pokémon. They will explore some real-world science as they examine the habitats, characteristics, and needs of different Pokémon.

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

JR. SCIENTIST ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

This camp invites your little zoologist to analyze birds, construct their way through the butterfly life cycle, build reptiles, and examine insects with the K’NEX Organisms and Life Cycles Kit.

Ages: 4-6

$215 Resident/Nonresident

WONDERFUL WIZARDS

Accio! Join us for some spell-binding fun! In this program, your learner will explore the magical world that surrounds Harry Potter and creatively design ways to bring their imagination to life. Riddikulus- there’s nothing scary here, just creative fun! Let your learner’s love of magical possibilities fly-Wingardium Leviosa!

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

ATTACKBOTS

In this exciting class, students will build a variety of militaryinspired robotic models. Children will learn about sensors, gears, pulleys, and programming as they create robotic catapults, crossbows, battleships and much more!

Ages: 6-12

$175 Resident/Nonresident

SCIENCE OF SUPERPOWERS

In Snapology’s Science of Superpowers program, students explore the world of their favorite superheroes. Students learn about forces, energy and problem-solving as they build models inspired by Superman, Batman, and all their favorite heroes. Experimentation and fun are crucial components of this “Super” educational program!

Ages: 5-12

$175 Resident/Nonresident

ROBOBOTS

Come build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Learn about sensors while building a fish or alligator, and ways that gears, wheels and axles create movement while building a robotic dog or frog.

Ages: 4-6

$215 Resident/Nonresident

CREATURE CREATOR ROBOTICS

In this camp your animal lover will create their own animalinspired robotic models. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas and much more.

Ages: 6-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

June

MINING AND BUILDING

Travel to the Nether with Snapology but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers and your very own LEGO Minecraft character!

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

June 26-30

JEDI ROBOTICS

1-4 p.m. LINK

Robotics inspired by Star Wars and space travel! Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots using LEGO bricks in this super fun program. Learn about space, space travel and of course Star Wars! Build different robots each day!

Ages: 6-12

$140 Resident/Nonresident

JEDI MASTERS

If you love Star Wars, this is the camp for you! Come participate in Star Wars themed activities, build scenes from the movie, spaceships, lightsabers, you name it! May the Force be with you....

Ages: 5-12

$140 Resident/Nonresident

July 5-7

BOT BUILDERS ROBOTICS WITH CUBELETS

Come explore the basic components of robotics by playing with modular cubes known as Cubelets! Each way you snap the cubes together will create a unique robot. Participants work in a small team to figure out how to create lighthouses, vehicles, astrobots, animals and so much more!

Ages: 4-6

$215 Resident/Nonresident

July 10-14

RESPONSIVE ROBOTICS WITH CUBELETS

Come explore the basic components of robotics by playing with modular cubes known as Cubelets! Each way you snap the cubes together will create a unique robot. Participants work with a partner to figure out how to create lighthouses, vehicles, astrobots, animals and so much more!

Ages: 7-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

SUPERHEROES

To the Batcave LEGO fans! Design your own superhero, create your own adventure, and build cool new superhero sets. What kind of superpowers do you have?

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

GAMEBOTS

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games while learning about robotics. Kids will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming and pulleys as they create fun games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or ring toss, your child is sure to have a blast!

Ages: 6-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

NINJA ADVENTURES

In Snapology’s Ninja Adventures camp, students will experience what it’s like to be a Ninjago warrior. They will build their favorite characters, dragons and battle arenas using bricks, and face challenge games as well. When the program is over each child will be a certified Ninjago Warrior!

Ages: 5-12

$215 Resident/Nonresident

COMBAT ROBOTS

Can you build the strongest and most agile robot and win a head-to-head combat mission? Come learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO bricks and then build a robot for friendly competition. Have a blast playing robot football and complete the hoop challenge in this fun robotics program!

Ages: 7-14

$215 Resident/Nonresident

July

EPIC MINING AND BUILDING

This camp will introduce your child to exciting and challenging aspects of Minecraft they may not have considered, including turning themselves into a Minecraft character, solving common game problems, making mob petting zoos and designing mazes around the Minecraft world.

Ages: 7-14

$215 Resident/Nonresident

July 17-21

ANIMAL EXPLORERS / DISCOVERING DINOSAURS

The first half of the week is Animal Explorers, and the second half is Discovering Dinosaurs! Students will learn where animals live and why an animal’s habitat is important for survival. Then your little paleontologists will explore what dinosaurs ate, when they lived and construct their own dinosaur model out of DUPLO blocks.

Ages: 4-5

$215 Resident/Nonresident

INSPIRE TO LEARN & IMAGINE

Information: 720-507-7950 | Lakewood.org/i2li kendra@i2li.com

REGISTER FOR THESE CAMPS: Lakewood.org/i2li

STEMPLICITY WEEK IN THE MUSEUM

Each day campers will step into a different era to build various LEGO Technic models including objects, animals, dinosaurs, mummies, knights, pirates, cars and planes. Throughout the week kids will build cool motorized models and do fun projects and experiments. Come experience the past and plan for the future!

Ages: 6-12

$215

STEMPLICITY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

Each day campers will step into the world of pirates, ships, and sea monsters with various LEGO Technic models and items. Kids will enjoy building motorized LEGO projects, getting involved in fun experiments and using their imaginations! Don’t miss this cool, one-of-a-kind, engaging and educational camp!

Ages: 6-12

$215

June 5-9 1-4 p.m.

JUNIOR ENGINEERING WITH LEGO

This camp is for young kids who love to explore and build. We start by introducing age-appropriate models using LEGO bricks and then inspire kids to engineer and create. This camp is full of fun LEGO activities and challenging builds and games, which help expand on kids’ natural engineering skills.

Ages: 4-5

$178

ADVANCED ROBOTICS

Grow critical thinking and creativity skills in this mindblowing Advanced Robotics camp! Campers begin with building cool model robots and finish with creating their own designs using Mindstorms EV3 systems and learn how to program robots to move, adjust speed levels, make turns, draw, and more.

Ages: 8-14

$249

ESCAPE ROOM CREATOR-UNDER THE SEA

Campers learn codes and ciphers, figure out puzzles, solve mysteries, and create an escape room right here at camp! In teams, kids create puzzles, clues, fun games, amazing challenges and create mini-escape rooms of their own. Experience a fantastic Under the Sea Escape Room on the last day!

Ages: 8-14

$215

ESCAPE ROOM CREATOR-DARTH VADER

Campers learn codes and ciphers, figure out puzzles, solve mysteries, and create an escape room right here at camp! In teams, kids create puzzles, clues, fun games, amazing challenges and create mini-escape rooms of their own. Experience our brand new Escape from Darth Vader on the last day!

Ages: 8-14

$215

FOR ADDITIONAL STEM OPPORTUNITIES, SEE STEM SPORTS IN THE SPORTS & RECREATION SECTIONS.

FAMILY SERVICES

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

CAMP PAHA

AND PAHA ADULTS IN TRANSITION

Information: 303-987-4866 | Lakewood.org/Paha

Information: 303-987-2490

Lakewood.org/FamilyServices

LAS: Lasley Cottages, 1391 S. Kendall Court

VIEW REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Lakewood.org/FSsummercamps

School Age Services offers three interactive, fun and educational camps for participants ages 5-12. Children will participate in field trips, community service projects, arts and crafts, organized sports, swimming, climbing and other activities at Lakewood Recreation Centers.

CAMP GALAXY

Ages: 5-6

$175/child/week + $50/child registration fee

Information: 720-891-9718

CAMP ODYSSEY

Ages: 7-10

$175/child/week + $50/child registration fee

Information: 720-883-6398

CAMP E.C.O.

Ages: 9-12

$175/child/week + $50/child registration fee

Information: 720-360-8130

Camp Paha is a unique summer day camp for children and young adults with disabilities living in Lakewood and surrounding communities. Enjoy swimming, sports, games, nature, music, sensory, arts, crafts, and field trips in a safe, challenging, and fun environment. Camp Paha is a licensed Colorado Child Care program for campers ages 6–17. Camper scholarships are available through the nonprofit, Friends of Paha. Visit FriendsofPaha.org for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Upon registration, ALL Campers will be added to a waitlist. When campers are promoted off the waitlist, you will receive an email notification requesting the completion of your camper’s ePACT profile and payment of the $50 registration fee. All families will be required to provide documentation of a physical from the last six months. Families registering for both sessions will be asked to rank a first and second choice of sessions. Depending on staffing availability sessions may be limited to one per camper.

PAHA

Ages: 6-17

*$700 Resident, $900 Nonresident (14 days)

$750 Resident, $950 Nonresident (15 days)

PAHA ADULTS IN TRANSITION (PAT)

Ages: 18-25

*$700 Resident, $900 Nonresident (14 days)

$750 Resident, $950 Nonresident (15 days)

TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP

Information: 720-963-5384 | Lakewood.org/Camps

Teen Adventure Camp is a summer camp option for teens that takes them to explore some of Lakewood and the Metro Area’s top attractions. Adventure field trips can include: Water World, Bear Creek Lake Park, laser tag, hiking, volunteering and much more. Teens will gain skills in teamwork, leadership and self-confidence while enjoying a summer full of memories, friendships and adventure.

Ages: 12-15

$250 Resident, $275 Nonresident

RECREATION /ARTS COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)

Applications can be completed online at: Lakewood.org/CITapplication

Applicants will be notified how to register once accepted into this program.

Our CIT program is the first step in the transition from camper to staff member. Teens will gain valuable work experience while developing communication, problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Enrollment into this program is a competitive application process that may be followed up with a brief interview.

Ages: 13-15

$250 Resident, $275 Nonresident

CIT FIELD EXPERIENCE

Upon completion of the training course, teens will be placed into three weeks of field experience of their choice at our various camps between June 19 and Aug. 4. Field Experience will be selected during training. Participants may register for additional weeks of field experience upon invitation by that camp’s director.

Upon successful completion of the entire CIT program, participants will have the opportunity to apply for the Youth Coalition or Youth Internship program.

FOR ADDITIONAL TEEN OPPORTUNITIES, SEE CAMPS LISTED BY AGE IN PRIOR SECTIONS.

Lakewood arts, parks and recreation is now hiring.

SUMMER CAMPS (Age 16+)

Join our summer camps team! Choose from arts, history, sports, gymnastics, climbing, teen and day camps.

CAMP PAHA (Age 16+)

Work with individuals with disabilities ages 6-25. We will focus on FUN with a range of activities and field trips.

POOLS (Age 15+)

Be a lifeguard or cashier at our pools. Four indoor pools are open year-round, and outdoor pools and splash parks are open Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Information: 303-987-7800 y Lakewood.org/SummerJobs

FOR THESE FUN EVENTS!

Saturday, April 22 | Earth Day (Free!) Lakewood.org/EarthDay

Saturday, June 3 | Rockin’ Block Party Lakewood.org/RockinBlock

Wednesdays in June & July | Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts

Saturday, July 3 | Lakewood Independence Day Celebration Lakewood.org/BBB

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 7-8 | Cider Days Lakewood.org/CiderDays

Keep up with more event announcements at: Lakewood.org/Events

Parks PLAY & for all!

All residents should have access to the City of Lakewood’s programs and facilities, regardless of income.

Through the Lakewood Possibilities Fund, residents can apply for funds to attend facilities, programs and events.

Possibilities Fund scholarships are awarded based on household income, and a portion of the registration fee is paid by the participant. Residents are eligible for up to $300 scholarship assistance per year, based on need and available funding.

For more information, call or visit any recreation center or email Possibilities@Lakewood.org

Para más información, llamar o visitar cualquier centro recreativo o enviar un mensaje a Possibilities@Lakewood.org.