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2023 Summer Camp & Kid's Activities Guide. Best of the Best in NoCo.

By Melissa Shrader Editor/Publisher Fort Collins Macaroni Kid March 19, 2023

It's finally here! Summer Camps for everyone. This guide includes a variety of camps to cover a variety of interests. 


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Camps are organized alphabetically: 


Specialized Camps

Adam's Camp

Adam's Camp has several types of Camp for all abilities.
Early Start Therapy Camp
AGES 6 MONTHS – 4 YEARS
Early Start is a half-day intensive therapy program for children 6 months to 4 years old.
Intensive Therapy for the Kids & Insightful Workshops (or Just a Break) for Parents
The early ages are a golden opportunity for our intensive therapy model. We see 80% of our kids make significant progress in their developmental goals within this one-week program!
While the kids are enjoying their playful therapy in the morning, parents can enjoy a break or attend one of our helpful workshops, which provide insight on behaviors, help with navigating state and school programs, or simply connect parents for support.

Ascendigo Summer Camp

Premier Autism Summer Camp in Colorado

Alpine Sports, Lake Sports, Ranch Sports, River Sports and so much more!

Brain Injury Alliance camps

We are proud of our multi-day programs, one-day recreation programs, and numerous social events.  Participants will experience the best of Colorado with caring, professional and highly experienced staff. The activities include hiking, climbing, a ropes course, cycling, rafting, and social gatherings and outings. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and ice fishing. Survivors of all levels of recovery from anywhere in the US are welcome to attend.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

BOEC’s Wilderness Program strives to serve individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities who want to enjoy the experience of rafting, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, camping, accessible high ropes course, and much more! BOEC customizes programs for agencies and centers that cater to a variety of disabilities and special needs, as well as many types of groups. Programs are designed to meet specific needs, abilities and goals. Our staff is seasoned in course planning and helping you to figure out the best course design to meet the needs and expectations of your group.

Camp Comfort

A Special Colorado Camp That Helps Heal Heartbreak Camp Comfort offers children a supportive environment where they can gain an understanding of grief and loss. Children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops and activities, building skills that will help them now and throughout their lives.

Camp Wapiyapi 

Camp registrations are OPEN to children for the traditional “Best Week of the Year” online June 6 – 12.  We’re excited that a digital format will continue to connect them to make Hope and Healing Happen. A Lakota Sioux word that means healing, Wapiyapi is known for its customized staffing support including medical oversight to meet the needs of this special population.  Our mission is to foster healing, fun, and friendships through an exceptional camp experience and we strive to serve as many children affected as possible.


Fun Finds

ABDC School-Year Programs Summer 2021 Grades K - 5 Loveland 

970LAX summer programs Camps, clinics, and activities. 

Wooden Mountain Climbing Wall Loveland

Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness Fort Collins

Camp Invention has tons of camps that open up minds of kids of all ages. 

Cheley Colorado camps have everything! Camping, horseback riding, target sports, high ropes, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, fishing, crafts, climbing, backpacking, can of course campfires! Estes Park

Chessmates if you love chess this is the camp to try. Fort Collins

Art House Studio creative and inspiring for kids of all ages. 

Code Ninjas in Greeley are great for those interested in the building of games and programs. 

Gargot Farms equestrian camp offers daily care of animals and riding.  Berthoud

Harrington Arts Alliance (HAA) has theater summer camp classes that end with a live performance. 

ID Tech online has a bunch of summer camps for kids. 

Launch Creative Center and Sports Park have some fun camps too. 

KID'S SUMMER FUN AT THE RIALTO Acting with performances on stage! 



Fun And Varied Camps

Young Peoples Learning Center - Mainly for Toddlers. 

Rivendell - For kids 3 - 12 Dive Deep Into Adventure Camp. 

Mighty Camps at Genesis Miramont South - For kids 5-12 

Canyon Concert Ballet Summer Session and Programs - For kids 9-24.

Super Quest and Grade School Skill Thrill at The Little Gym - For kids 3-12 

Play Crafter Kids Summer Camps - Geared to kids 4-12

Foothills Unitarian Camps - Various camps

Immanuel Lutheran Summer Camps - For kids Kindergarten through 6th Grade. 

Boys and Girls Clubs - Enrichment for all ages and all interests Sports & Rec, Education, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Workforce Readiness, and Character and Leadership. For kids 6 to 16+.

NoCo Kids Camp - The wide range of activities and experiences offered at NOCO Kids Camp empower your child to grow, to encounter Jesus, to learn something new and to have a ton of summer fun! For kids 5-12. 

Wheatstone Climbing - Summer Camps, Day Camps and Summer Passes for kids 5-13.

UNC Sports Camps - Sports and more 3rd to 12th grade. 

Eaton Rec Center - All kinds of options! 

Berthoud Rec Center - All kinds of options! 

Rocky Ridge Music (Estes Park) - Classes for all ages through the summer. 

Ramah In The Rockies - A complete Jewish experience for grades 2 through 11. 

Summer of Significance at Colvig Summer Camps - At Colvig Silver Camps, our goal is to facilitate the development of caring, thoughtful, and responsible human beings. Located in Durango. This camp isn't competitive. Top overnight camp but has day camp too. 

Renaissance Adventures Camps & Programs - Empowering youth to learn effective communication skills, creative expression, leadership, and problem-solving through fun and engaging live-action roleplaying summer camps and year-round programs. Locate in Boulder 

RMYC Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - A wonderful experience for kids 11 to 18 and adult. 










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