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Colorado Summer Camps and Adventure Programs for Youth
Nike Tennis Camps
Overnight and Day Coed Tennis Camps
Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our camps are directed by America's most respected college coaches and tennis professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.
Nike Junior Overnight Tennis Camps are a full tennis and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in tennis, meet new friends, and enjoy off court fun activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified.
Nike Junior Day Tennis Camps offer daily tennis instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of tennis and includes lunch and dinner) options available.
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Deer Hill Expeditions Inc.
Wilderness adventure and service program
Deer Hill Expeditions offers a unique and powerful blend of wilderness expeditions and community service programs in the Southwest United States and Costa Rica. Since 1984, Deer Hill's purpose has been to enhance an individual's appreciation of the natural world, teach the skills of living in the wilderness with minimum impact, promote stewardship of our Earth, and foster a tradition of service to our native lands and peoples.
Students from the United States and the international community engage in activities, including whitewater rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, inflatable kayaking, mountain biking, canoeing, surfing, leadership development, cross-cultural living with Native Americans, and conservation projects with the U.S. Forest Service. Spanish Language immersion is central to our Costa Rica expeditions. Our expeditions launch from our 128-acre base camp facility located near Durango, Colorado.
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iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17
Love gaming, programming, or filming? Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have enrolled in fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight programs held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide including Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Emory, and others in 27 states. Small classes (max 8:1) are guaranteed, and taught by adult-only instructors for personalized curriculum with a small group to optimize learning and social experiences.
COURSES: Create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, robots, films, photos, and more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available.
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING! New for 2012, students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com - an online learning community offering tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don't forget about the FREE monthly online workshops.
TEEN-ONLY PROGRAMS: Also for 2-weeks ages 13-18 immerse in specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations.
VISIT INTERNALDRIVE.COM for more information and to register online (check real-time-up-to-the-minute-availability). Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student's interest.
Eagle Lake Day Camp
Coed Day CampEagle Lake Day Camp is a summer day program unlike any other in the Colorado Springs area! Located on the 800-acre property of the historic Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center, campers will get a bird's-eye view of the outdoors, native wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Eagle Lake Day Camp offers a unique and exciting program with fun adventures and spiritual growth opportunities for kids ages 7 - 12. Our highly trained staff will lead campers in activities such as archery, tennis, basketball, crafts, hiking, biking, high ropes, Bible studies, music and more. Come to Eagle Lake Day Camp this summer!
Eagle Lake Camps
Residential coed summer camp and wilderness adventuresAt Eagle Lake Camps relationships, loving counselors and a safe environment offer an experience that brings campers back year after year. Our goal is to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment in the midst of exciting outdoor experiences. There has never been a more exciting time to belong at Eagle Lake.
We strive to help young people grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially while giving them the opportunity to experience the outdoors. Here at Eagle Lake, we are committed to providing value, safety and fun for each camper.
Eagle lake camps... you belong here!
NBC Volleyball Camps
Residential summer camps for boys and girls
We want to help you be the best volleyball player and best person you can be. NBC Camps are the total camp for the total athlete with curriculum on technical training, goal setting, integrity, character development, servant leadership, gratitude and personal faith.
We have become the largest overnight volleyball program in the world, helping one player at a time reach his or her life goals. Let us invest in your game. Hang around coaches who care about you and your future. Getting better is a choice, we want to show you how to take your game higher.
Colorado Mountain Ranch
Coed Ranch CampRemember your camp? We've got the same Spirit and the winning Place, People, and Programs! Build confidence & connections -- community, friendships, nature, animals & FUN!
Enjoy riding our own gentle Western horses, animal care, & relationship with horses, mountainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping and outings for swimming and boating.
Adidas Tennis Camps
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!
Our Camp Directors are among the best coaches and pros in the world today. Our pros are dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each player. They will provide all campers with an unmatched opportunity to improve and have fun.
Each director will fill out their staff with other top coaches, professionals, and college players who are all friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make each camper's experience a memorable one!
Campers will be placed in groups by age at the start of camp and will then be adjusted accordingly based on ability so that each every camper is with a group that will allow them to improve and get the most out of the week.
Our camps are for boys and girls ages 9-18 and all ability levels are welcome.
Girls' Wilderness Program
Wilderness adventure program
Since 1998, the Girls' Wilderness Program has been providing girls with high quality outdoor adventure, and the inspiration to lead bigger, bolder lives. Our courses are fun, creative, adventurous, and designed specifically for girls. That means lots of laughter, strong and real friendships, challenge at just the right level, and the kind of experience that draws your full self forward.
The Girls' Wilderness Program is a program of The Women's Wilderness Institute- a nonprofit organization with the mission of building courage, confidence, and leadership for women and girls. Backpacking, rock climbing, outdoor skills, and expressive arts, in four- to twelve-day overnight and day-camp sessions, for ages 8-18. Tuition $495-$1,595; including food, gear, clothing. Generous financial assistance available.
We are proud of our mature, professional staff, and excellent safety record. Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Please call (303) 938-9191 or email moreinfo@womenswilderness.org, or visit www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.
Website:Woodward at Copper
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsWoodward at Copper is quite possibly the raddest place on the planet. We offer Snowboard, Ski, Skateboard, Freeride Mountain Bike, Cheer, and Digital Media programs and feature week long summer camps. Exclusive to Copper Mountain is the Barn, a 19,400 square foot indoor playground with artificial Snowflex jumps into foam pits, jib lines, skate bowls and mini ramps, foam pits, a spring floor, tumble trak, spotting belts, and fly-bed trampolines. Develop your park and pipe tricks in the Barn, and then take them on snow in our nationally recognized Terrain Parks.
NBC Basketball Camps
Summer Basketball Camps with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
If you love basketball and want to play this game well, we want to help you elevate your talent. NBC Camps offers a serious basketball program which is exciting and fun. We want to show you how to play to your highest potential.
NBC Camps is the largest, most popular overnight basketball camp program in the world. With over 120 camps in over 50 cities and 5 countries, our program offers intensive, personalized development of your life and game. Top alum include NBA Scott Brooks coach of the OKC Thunder, Paul Pierce, Luke Ridnour and more. We see in each athlete the ability for greatness. Let us help you recognize your talent and build it.
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>Amazing staff who will invest in your life and game
>Comprehensive skill training
>Games, tournaments, events and tons of energy and excitement
>Leadership training, Christian valued environment, intensity, hard work, enthusiasm and work ethic
>The tools to walk out of camp a better player and person
Revolution Field Hockey Camps
Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
TRAIN, GET BETTER and HAVE FUN!
The Revolution Field Hockey Camps are considered the finest in the country because of our coaching staff. Our Camp Directors are a collection of the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to elite players. The featured camp director matches their own unique style with the Revolution curriculum to deliver the most impressive camp experience.
Revolution Field Hockey Campers will leave camp with better individual skills - from ball control to shooting to defending. Campers will also develop a greater understanding of team play, learning the concepts to help make their team better. And don't forget fun!
The Revolution Field Hockey Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - we guarantee it!
Emagination Game Design Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Get Inside the Game! Teens 15-18 create a 3D video game. Learn creative and technical skills > Choose a role on the development team --- 3D Animator, Level Designer, Audio Artist, Programmer > Build a playable game > Present to a panel of experts > Tour a game development studio > Learn from guest speakers.
Teens come to Emagination Game Design in Atlanta, Boston or Los Angeles from all across America and many foreign countries. We assist with transportation. It's Worth the Trip!
The Benefits of Emagination Game Design
* Teens learn from a team of highly qualified Emagination instructors.
* Teens experience what it's like to work in today's video game design industry.
* Teens learn industry standard software including Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop® and Unreal Engine 3.
* Teens accept responsibility for part of the game and experience teamwork and deadlines.
* Teens gain public speaking skills as they present their game to a panel of game industry experts.
* Teens see the pros in action on a tour of a game development studio.
* Teens learn from game studio executives who come to campus as guest speakers.
* Teens get unplugged in daily outdoor recreation or swimming.
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls
The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.
The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection of the best coaches and players in the world today, skilled in all aspects of the game. Each coach is dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, from beginners to top high school players.
GameBreaker campers will develop better individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were designed to give young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in a fun, positive atmosphere - WE GUARANTEE IT!
This is the GameBreaker Advantage, one which over 50,000 campers have come to experience!
Crow Canyon Teen Archaeology Summer Camps & Field School
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsExplore the field of archaeology in the middle of the richest archaeological region in the United States while contributing to our research into Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) culture. Our camps offer teens the chance to explore the full realm of archaeology from developing a research design, to excavating in the field with archaeologists, analyzing artifacts, and recording data in the laboratory.
At our pithouse and pueblo learning centers, girls and boys can try their hand at spear-throwing with an atlatl, making fire without matches, making pottery, and playing traditional American Indian games. Friendships made at this camp can last a lifetime!
Camp ID-RA-HA-JE
Residential coed Christian campCamp Id-Ra-Ha-Je is a Christian camp and retreat center outside of Bailey, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Id-Ra-Ha-Je has been serving the front range area since 1948. The sign at our entrance says it all: "Jesus Christ is honored Here."
Campers enjoy a large variety of age-appropriate activities. They may scale the climbing tower or natural cliffs, master archery, drama or other skills, create beauty in arts and crafts, ride and care for the horses, overcome the high ropes or challenge course, or simply play with new friends and loving counselors.
US Sports Camps
Sports Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
We offer over 500 camps in 15 different sports with unique instructional programs for all ability levels. Sports are fun. And even more fun when you get better. The experienced, positive and passionate US Sport Camps coaches at over 400 camps will help you become a better, more inspired athlete. And you'll have the best time of your life as you gain new skills and make new friends.
Tennis camps, volleyball camps, soccer camps, basketball camps, golf camps, whatever your sport, at our camps you will improve your game and have a blast doing it.
Adventure Treks
Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Ever climbed a snow covered volcano? Slept under a starry sky on a wilderness beach or rafted a crazy fun whitewater river? Here is your chance! At Adventure Treks this is just a snapshot of your best summer ever. You will see incredible scenery, make great friends from across the country, laugh more than you ever thought possible, and become a better leader. A recent study shows Adventure Treks will improve the 21st century life skills you will need for future success.
Temporarily escape the digital age. 12 - 18 year olds can visit exciting destinations on the West Coast, British Columbia, Colorado, Utah, Alaska, New England and the Southeast. Give us just two or three weeks and you will see benefits and make friendships that will last the rest of your life.
Wellspring Texas
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Texas is the first and only summer fitness and weight loss camp in Texas, and one of the most effective weight loss programs in the world. Boys and girls ages 10-18 enjoy an amazing summer of weight loss, fun, and friendship. Rapid and dramatic weight loss is achieved through a proven and comprehensive program provided by a staff of trained professionals.
Set against the incredible backdrop of the Big Hill Country on the sprawling 200-acre campus of San Marcos Baptist Academy outside of Austin, Wellspring Texas campers have the best of both worlds" use of the terrific facilities on campus, as well as access to the magnificent rivers, parks and trails of the Hill Country.
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation
Wilderness Adventure Program
Backpack up a mountain, live in a canyon, survey with an archaeologist, go rock climbing, restore burrowing owl habitat, silversmith your own jewelry, become best friends with someone you won't meet anywhere else - all in one summer. And we've been doing this longer than just about everyone--since 1926, our traveling expeditions have explored the Four Corners area, backpacking into remote wilderness areas, canoeing river canyons and exploring ancestral Puebloan ruins and the modern cultures of the Southwest.
Friendships and lessons learned at the Gulch last a lifetime, and a large number of our Trekkers and staff "70%-75%" return for another summer. Expeditions range from 2-6 weeks in length and are for those ages 10-19. Options include both single-sex and co-ed groups. Call or email for a free brochure, or just to chat with us about why we love what we do!
Nike Swim Camps
Coed Swim Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Nike Swim Camps are designed to help competitive swimmers improve so they can compete at the next level. By immersing you in the sport, the Nike Swim Camps give you the kind of focused, intensive training essential to improvement.
Our philosophy is simple: Nike Swim Camps offer outstanding coaching by motivated, energetic camp directors and staff whose sole mission is to take every step possible to stimulate your love for swimming in a positive and healthy environment.
Cheley Colorado Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Cheley Colorado Camps own 1300 spectacular high-country acres surrounded by snow-capped peaks that soar to 14,000 feet. The historic campus, 75 miles northwest of Denver, borders Rocky Mountain National Park and the Roosevelt National Forest. Cheley Camps provides 9 to 17 year-olds the summer of their lives.
Activities include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, outcamping, rock climbing, mountain biking, crafts, and sports and white water rafting .
Bold Earth Teen Adventures
Adventure Travel Programs
The worldwide leader in adventure travel since 1976! If you are interested in fun, community service, cultural and language immersion, adventure and travel then this is the camp for you. Rock climb in Colorado, take language class in Costa Rica, go world class white water rafting, climb peaks, PADI SCUBA dive Fiji, build bamboo rafts in Bali, hike the great wall of China, visit Machu Picchu or surf the warm blue waters of Hawaii!
For 36 years the mission of Bold Earth has been to offer an adventure for every enthusiastic traveler, 11 - 18 years of age, from beginner to expert! Our leaders are the best in the industry with over 80+ hours of backcountry first aid and extensive experience working with students. Our leader's first priority is safety and the second is FUN! The goal of Bold Earth is to teach independence and leadership skills which will lead to a lifetime of exploration, friendship and enjoyment.
iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Summer video game creation courses for ages 13-18
Are you a gamer? Imagine 250 hours living, dreaming & breathing gaming. Prove that gaming is more than a hobby & gain a competitive edge for college/future careers. 2-week overnight, pre-college program for ages 13-18 w/small classes. Held at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Emory, and more. Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact w/pros & play in gaming tournaments.
COURSES: 3D Modeling w/Autodesk Maya, Level Design w/UDK, Programming for Xbox 360, or Game Development for iPhone & Android. Accredited Continuing Education Units available. Small classes (guaranteed max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors.
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING! Students can complement their summer experience by subscribing to iDTech365.com - an online learning community offering tutorials, forums, and video lessons. And don't forget about the FREE monthly online workshops taught by live instructors.
OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS: Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (www.iDTeenAcademies.com). Also weeklong, day and O/N video game and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com).
VISIT iDGAMINGACADEMY.COM for more information and to register online (check real-time-up-to-the-minute-availability). Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student's interest.
Nike Baseball Camps
Boys' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Nike Baseball Camps offer athletes a variety of options to chose from when considering the best possible location. Depending on the camp and its unique schedule, our campers can spend the entire week at one of our many locations nationwide.
A full baseball and living experience. Immerse yourself in baseball and new friends off and on the field. Depending on the location choose from General All Skills Camp to High School programs. Live, eat, breathe and sleep baseball!
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Nike Basketball Camps
Basketball Camps with separate sessions for Boys and Girls
Campers at every Nike Basketball Camp will develop all of their basketball skills - shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense. A Nike Basketball Camp immerses you in the sport, giving you the kind of focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement. Over the course of the camp week, your self-confidence will grow along with your skills and overall appreciation of the game.
Nike Basketball Camps are a great place for any young basketball player who is looking to improve his skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun!
Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps
Coed Golf Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Nike Golf Schools & Jr. Camps prides itself on attracting and retaining the finest junior golf instructorsin the country. With an enviable list of accomplishments, our collection of camp directors coach some of the country's most recognized collegiate golf teams, are winners of some of the golf industry's most prestigious awards, and are noted experts and contributors to some of the most reputable golf instruction publications and TV programming.
At Nike Golf Camps, your child will experience: Top quality instruction from PGA/LPGA professionals and college coaches, fantastic golf venues and overnight accommodations, daily range instruction and supervised course play, a safe, healthy and FUN learning environment, Nike amenity package and camp prizes. Camp workbook and video to encourage continued improvement post-camp.
Keystone Science School
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp SessionsWe believe every child deserves camp. Camp teaches kids valuable social skills, independence, and bonds people together like few other experiences. We bring in the added element of outdoor education, combining science, adventure, and fun to create life-changing experiences for every child we serve.
At an elevation of 9,200 feet, majestic mountain ranges provide a dynamic setting for learning about the rich natural and cultural history of Summit County. Residential campers stay in one of our two log-style dormitories featuring bunk beds, bathrooms with showers, and community space. We offer astronomy programming in our on-site observatory.
SK Horses
Horseback Riding ProgramSK Horses are horseback riding stables located in Estes Park, Colorado. We own operate two public stables that offer horseback riding tours through Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. We provide a safe, fun, memoriable experience to our customers, creating a highlight for their vacation.
We specialize in all ages. With people visiting from all over the world, our staff (wranglers) never know who they will meet next on their trail rides to help them become a "cowboy" for a while.
Panacea Adventures
Wilderness adventure program
Educate, Empower and Engage
Nationwide Adventure Expeditions
Panacea Adventures is a place fueled by adventure but grounded in timeless values. Come and enter a defining period of growth, empowerment and freedom through exciting wilderness adventures. On a trip with Panacea Adventures you will go backpacking through wild terrain, rock climbing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, surfing, or whitewater rafting.
After a trip with Panacea Adventures students leave with lasting friendships, proud moments, unforgettable memories, and enriched leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills. For young people looking for a place where excitement and empowerment are not mutually exclusive, Panacea is sure to deliver the best summer of your life. One that will stir the soul and invigorate the body and mind!
Sanborn Western Camps
Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girlsOur non-competitive, individualized program emphasizes personal growth and adventure in the high peaks of Colorado. We own 6000 acres in the Rocky Mountains and have an outstanding staff and facility. Month-long terms for third through tenth grades as well as fifteen-day terms for first through fourth grades.
Activities include: Backpacking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, natural sciences, water activities, arts & crafts, and much more. Brother - Sister camp for boys and girls age 7 to 16.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide
For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. A national nonprofit, we offer over 500 adventure-based courses year-round serving youth (starting at age 12), teens and adults.
Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, skiing and snowboarding, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both your community and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available.
Challenge, adventure and teamwork combine to create an ideal platform for building character and teaching leadership. Simply put, Outward Bound courses change lives.
Colvig Silver Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Colvig Silver Camps is a residential coed summer camp located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains near Durango, CO. As a small family-owned residential camp, CSC focuses on outdoor education and appreciation, as well as personal growth in a non-competitive environment. We use a balance of both in-camp activities and out-of-camp activities that include a strong mix of traditional camp programs and 3-5 day wilderness adventure trips to achieve this goal. Leadership, cooperation, trust, self-confidence, personal responsibility, individual growth, and a sense of identity are at the core of our philosophy.
Our camp's philosophy is environmentally oriented and non-competitive and its choice-based format is designed to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, responsibility, and teamwork. Above all, campers and staff members should expect a summer of fun and adventure.
Activities include: alpine and desert backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, rock climbing, arts-and-crafts, campfires, songs-and-skits, non-competitive sports, and more!
Nike Tennis Camps
Overnight and Day Coed Tennis Camps
Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our camps are directed by America's most respected college coaches and tennis professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.
Nike Junior Overnight Tennis Camps are a full tennis and living camp experience! Immerse yourself in tennis, meet new friends, and enjoy off court fun activities. All programs are geared towards players of all levels unless specified.
Nike Junior Day Tennis Camps offer daily tennis instruction in a fun environment! Full day (typically 6 hours per day), half day (morning or afternoon sessions), and extended day (full day of tennis and includes lunch and dinner) options available.
