2025 Fort Collins Summer Camps

Fort Collins Summer Camps are open for registration!
This list is updated frequently. Each camp has provided their own blurb and link. Please click the camp link for more information, including prices.

If you’d like your Fort Collins Summer Camp listed, or updated please contact me here. 

Outrun Parkour Camp: Dive into an action-packed summer with Outrun Parkour’s Outdoor Summer Camp, tailored for young Outrunners aged 10 to 15. This four-day camp, led by our amazing instructors, is perfect for those eager to explore both urban and natural settings while improving their parkour skills. Engage in a mix of structured challenges, embedded games, and dynamic activities like chase tag, all designed to enhance agility, courage, and creativity.

Summer Camp on the Farm: If your child is ready to play outdoors, care for chickens, goats and ducks and go on adventures around the farm, you’ve come to the right place. Each week of camp (Monday – Friday, 9:00-3:00) will highlight a different theme that focuses on learning and fun, incorporating crafts, games, fun challenges and learning about our environment and how to care for it.

CSU Percussion Camp: Percussion Camp for high school students includes instruction on how to successfully prepare and audition to become a collegiate music major. The workshop focuses on the four primary percussion instruments: Mallets (2 and 4 mallet), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set as well as insight on applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student. June 6-7, 2025

CSU Organ Week: Organ Week is designed for high school students interested in expanding (or beginning) their organ study. The week also includes harpsichord sessions. Led by a faculty of prominent concert and church organists, the program for student organists and pianists features one-to-one instruction, masterclasses, and recitals on the finest pipe organs in northern Colorado, including CSU’s Casavant organ. June 8-13, 2025.

CSU Jazz Summer Workshop: Join CSU Jazz Faculty for our third annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop for high school and middle school students will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, focusing on small-group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study jazz history, listening, and theory and attend instrument-specific masterclasses.

CSU Summer Voice Intensive: High School students can spend a week honing their craft on the CSU campus! Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including ‘Conquering the College Audition.

Kids Do It All – Summer Musical Theatre Camp: The annual musical theatre children’s theatre program is a week-long day camp during June and July at CSU’s University Center for the Arts (UCA). During each session, faculty and students from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance guide up to 50 children through the entire process of theatre. Campers (divided by ages) will do it ALL – from playwriting to performance, from design to music composition, from improv to choreography – resulting in original 10-15-minute plays created and performed by the campers in a special presentation at the end of the week.

Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camps: Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camps are back at City Park for ages 8+ in June and July (four days, 9am-1pm)! Ultimate is a fun, non-contact team sport that combines skills from other sports, is played on a grass field with end zones, and is driven by the principle of Spirit of the Game (self-officiation and sportsmanship). Registration includes a DISC and JERSEY for each participant, a snack provided at each session, and camp will focus on teamwork, skill-building, scrimmages and other games

CSU K-12 Summer Programs Portal: CSU offers summer experiences for kindergarten through college students include credit-bearing, academic, and sport programs. Teachers may explore sustainable teaching and the benefits of movement in the classroom. Registration deadlines for most camps vary from December through May. Program and registration information will be updated as programs are added throughout Spring 2025.

CSU’s Women in Construction Management Summer Institute: This five-day four-night on-campus program is for high school students age 15-18 who are interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Each day participants engage with professional women representing AEC industries as well as college mentors to work on building their confidence and developing an understanding of construction management and related careers while having fun exploring construction related topics and activities! With one of the highest job placement rates and starting salaries of any major, a degree in Construction Management is a great choice for those who enjoy teamwork, solving tangible problems, critical thinking, and creating the world around them.

CSU Mechanical Engineering Summer Programs: Hands one engineering programs for middle school and high school students! Students will get to design, build, and test hands-on engineering projects guided by CSU faculty and current students. They will learn first engineering principals and utilize CSU’s state-of-the-art 3-d printing lab, Machine Shop, and Mechatronics labs.

Genesis Mighty Sports Camp – South: Mighty Camp is an action-packed, fun-filled Fort Collins summer camp experience that your child will never forget! The purpose of Mighty Camp is to engage, energize, and inspire children to be active, to foster personal character development and respect for others, to teach children sport-specific skills and to HAVE FUN!

CSU Youth Sport Camps: The CSU Youth Sport Camps provide healthy, active, and fun programming for campers ages 5-13. Come join us on campus and explore what we have to offer!

Centennial Children’s Chorus Summer Festival Camp: CCC’s Summer Festival Camp is a week-long program for students who love to sing and will be entering 3rd – 8th grade in the upcoming school year.

Complete Equestrian: Complete Equestrian is the perfect place for ages 5-16 to experience horses. Each camper will get enjoy riding and vaulting, horse themed art and education, hands on horse activities and games, swimming and horsey chores. Check out www.completeeq.com for more information!

Global Business Academy: The Global Business Academy is an extraordinary, immersive program that brings fundamental business concepts to life through hands-on entrepreneurial experiences, connections with global executives, and world-renowned faculty. Additionally, it provides various team-building and self-discovery activities, making it an excellent opportunity for high school students to prepare for college and enhance their applications.

Genesis Mighty Adventure Camp – North: In Mighty Adventure Camp, our purpose is to build a community of inspired young outdoor enthusiasts who, as leaders, possess the tools, skills, and experience necessary to make sound decisions. Our Adventure Program produces personal growth in campers by inviting them to step outside of their comfort zones in an adventurous outdoor setting. Campers gain leadership skills through high ropes courses, hiking, stand-up paddle, and more!

Divabee Musical Theater Camps: Offering 2 types camps this summer: 1-week long Storybook Theater Camps for K-4th graders and 3-week long camps for 5th-12th graders. K-4th graders will perform The Wizard of Oz – 4 sessions available. Our 5th-12th graders will perform Anastasia on Candlelight’s professional stage – 1 session for 9th-12th and 2 sessions for 5th-8th.

Camps at The Gardens: Join us on teacher workdays, spring break and all summer for fun, experiential garden adventures!  Each camp matches the season and is full of garden-centric games, exploration and art, music and cooking.  Activities are suitable for children having completed kindergarten through completed fourth grade unless otherwise noted. 

Recreation Summer Camp Programs: Registration for all Recreation Summer Camp Programs will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 6 p.m.
This includes Camp FunQuest, Funtime Adventures, The Farm, and Skyhawks Sports Summer Camps. Registration will be available online, in person, and over the phone. For the fastest service, online registration is highly recommended. Please note that spots fill quickly. If you need in-person assistance, Youth program staff will be available at Northside Aztlan Community Center and Foothills Activity Center to help answer questions.

Museum Explorers Summer Camp at FCMoD: Museum Explorers Summer Camps gets your kids a behind-the-scenes, all-access pass to everything we do here at FCMoD. We will explore music, animals, science and history all while making friends and having fun. Voted Best Summer Camp on northern Colorado by readers of the Colorado Sun.

If you’d like your Fort Collins Summer Camp listed,
or updated please contact me here. 

Whether it be athletic, artistic, or academic, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Summer camps offer a plethora of benefits, catering to individuals of all skill levels and interests. These immersive experiences provide a unique blend of education, recreation, and personal development, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

For the adventurous souls, summer camps offer a range of outdoor activities that cater to different skill levels. Whether it’s rock climbing, hiking, or water sports, participants can challenge themselves physically, build resilience, and develop a love for nature. These activities not only promote physical fitness but also instill a sense of teamwork and cooperation.

For those inclined towards the arts, camps often provide creative workshops and activities. From painting and theater to music and dance, individuals can explore and enhance their artistic talents in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Such experiences contribute to the development of self-expression, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Camp programs also focus on skill-building in areas like leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through interactive challenges and group projects, participants of all skill levels can enhance their interpersonal skills, learn to work collaboratively, and develop a sense of responsibility.

Moreover, summer camps foster a sense of community and inclusivity. Participants from diverse backgrounds come together, creating an environment where everyone’s unique skills and perspectives are valued. Friendships formed at camp often last a lifetime, promoting social skills and emotional intelligence.

In essence, the benefits of summer camps are multifaceted. They offer a well-rounded experience that caters to a diverse range of interests and skill levels, leaving participants with not only new skills but also cherished memories and lifelong friendships.