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Local Fall Break Camps to Entertain & Exhaust Your Kids

By Kyrie Collins, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher September 16, 2023

Need to entertain, exhaust, and enrich your kids over the upcoming Fall Break? We've found some incredible local camps for your kids, whether you've got a preschooler, a teen, or a few in between! 


NOTE: Camps are listed in order of participants' ages.


Fairy Tale Princess Camp (Ages 3-5)
The Cantril Schoolhouse, Castle Rock
Dance Exploration Camps are a whimsical exploration into the world of dance with the help of fantasy, creativity, and imagination! Children will go on a journey using music, props, backdrops, costumes, and real-life characters!

Please Note: Dance Exploration camps have moved to The Cantril Schoolhouse at 312 Cantril Street.

  • October 16-20
  • 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
  • Castle Rock Resident: $250 | Non-Resident: $260
  • Register online.

KidStrong Camp (Ages 5-9)
KidStrong, Highlands Ranch
When school is out... KidStrong CAMP is in! The curriculum includes activities to enhance your child’s character and physical and brain development along age-specific milestones. Your child will have a blast while learning with their peers and getting tons of physical activity. 

  • October 16-19
  • 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
  • $280
  • Register online.

Cook Like An Influencer (Ages 5-12)
Flour Power Cooking Studios, Highlands Ranch
TikTok ramen and whipped lemonade, tortilla fold hack quesadillas, and pizza toast... are all these recipes as good as they look on social media? Find out in this camp that will have you cooking like a social media influencer — only better! 

  • October 16-20
  • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • $369
  • Register online or call (720) 656-9405.

Fall into Fall Break (Ages 5-12)
Momentum Athletic Center, Parker
Have a spooktacular experience you won't forget. Whether you're in for the tricks, treats, or tumbles, Momentum Athletic Center's Fall Break Camp has something for everyone! Momentum Athletic Center is thrilled to present a Halloween-themed activity camp with daily crafts, games, open play, and tumbling/cheer fun!

  • October 16-19
  • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (free drop off at 7:30 AM)
  • 1 Day: $90 | 2 Days: $175 | 3 Days: $235 | 4 Days: $300
  • Register online or call (720) 745-6656.

HRCA Arts & Education Camps (Ages 5-12)
Various HRCA Recreation Centers, Highlands Ranch
Looking for a fun way to keep young minds and bodies busy and creative during Fall Break? HRCA offers Jewelry Camp, Fall Break Chef's Camp, Youth Tuber, and Movie Magic!


TGA Fall Break Tennis Camp (Ages 5-14)
Lone Tree Tennis Center, Lone Tree
TGA Premier Youth Tennis Camps offer an unforgettable experience for your child by combining expert instruction, daily matches, and exciting activities that keep them active all day. With a high coach-to-camp ratio and group pairings by age and skill, TGA camps provide ample individual attention and proper instruction for your child.

  • October 16-20
  • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Half Day: $242 | Full Day: $424
  • Register online.

Fall Break Camp Ninja (Ages 6-12)
Ninja Intensity, Castle Rock
Ninjas will have the chance to train for a couple of days with Kaden Lebsack, American Ninja Warrior's Last Man Standing in Seasons 13 & 14. Campers will also have a chance to design an obstacle and possibly get it built!

  • October 16-20
  • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Members: $250 | Non-Members: $275
  • Register online.

Myths, Legends, and Lore Art Camp (Ages 6-12)
The Cantril Schoolhouse, Castle Rock
Learn about legendary creatures, myths, and stories from around the world! Students will make art projects that sparkle, shine, and glow while recreating dragons, nine-tail foxes (kitsune), three-headed dogs, magic carpets, fairy houses, and more using a wide variety of art mediums, including clay, acrylic paint, pastels, and watercolors.

Please Note: KidzArt camps have moved to The Cantril Schoolhouse at 312 Cantril Street.

  • October 16-19
  • 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • $210
  • Register online.

Parker Arts Fall Break Camps (Ages 6-13)
PACE Center, Parker
Parker Arts is offering two fall break camps. Elec-TRICKS and FUN-gineering (ages 6-12) allows students to work together to design complex structures, explore the inner workings of motors and machines, and more. Introduction to Painting (ages 8-13) covers the fundamentals of painting techniques with watercolor and acrylic paint, color theory, color mixing, tint, and shading. 


Town of Castle Rock Gold Medal Athletic Camp (Ages 7-12)
Castle Rock Recreation Center, Castle Rock
Athletes will participate in small and large group instruction, drills, and games or scrimmages. Sports include basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and spikeball.

  • October 16-20
  • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Castle Rock Resident: $175 | Non-Resident: $200
  • Register online.

Camp Backcountry (Ages 7-13)
HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch
Explore animal adaptations, migrations, and hibernations, learn winter survival skills such as shelter building and fire starting, and discover the tricks and treats of nature as Halloween nears at Nature Camp. Kids can also spend time learning about our equine friends — and riding — at the Horse Corrals!

  • October 16-20
  • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Nature Camp – Per Day: $76-$90 | Per Week: $370-$430
  • Horse Camp – Per Day: $99-$116
  • Call (303) 471-7054, email becca.venable@hrcaonline.org, or register online.

Fall Flavors (Ages 7-17)
Uncorked Kitchen, Centennial
Now that the smell of apples and pumpkin spice fills the air, it's fall recipes we're craving! These cozy autumn recipes for hearty entrees, savory sides, and fruity desserts feature the best of fall flavors. Each day includes different recipes; sign up for one class or all of them!

  • October 17-20
  • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
  • $97 per day; use code MacKidFall2023 to save 10%
  • Call (720) 907-3838, email info@uncorkedkitchen.com, or register online.

Therapeutic Recreation Fall Break Sports Camp (Ages 8-18)
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
Learn the skills necessary to play a variety of sports. Also, learn the rules of the games, focusing on good sportsmanship and teamwork.