Want some great activities to entertain, exhaust, and enrich your kids over the upcoming Winter Break?
Whether you've got a preschooler, a teen, or a few in between, you're sure to find an awesome local camp your child will love! Camps are listed in order of participants' ages.
NOTE: Many of the businesses below also offer camps during Thanksgiving Break.
SwimJams and TeamPreps (Ages 3-12)
SwimLabs, Highlands Ranch
SwimJams are three consecutive days of lessons designed to jump-start skill development. Levels are grouped by beginner and intermediate. TeamPrep classes intensely focus on stroke technique for age group swimmers.
- December 26-28 or January 2-4
- Hours vary.
- $86.25-$145
- Register online.
HRCA WINTER BREAK CAMPS (Ages 3-17)
Eastridge, Southridge, and Westridge Recreation Centers
Looking to keep your kids entertained over their school break? HRCA offers a range of camps and activities from full-day to half-day, sports to art.
- Hours, days, and prices vary.
- View options and register online.
CREATERY WINTER BREAK CAMP (Ages 4-11)
Createry Workshop, Highlands Ranch
Cozy up to some creativity and crafts, get your wiggles out, and enjoy reindeer games and cocoa! Every day is a new theme, new projects, and a new opportunity to make friends!
- December 20-January 8 (non-holiday weekdays only)
- Half-Day (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): $45 per day or $425 for all 12 days
- Full-Day (9:00 AM–3:30 PM): $72 per day or $765 for all 12 days
- Use code Mackid10 to save 10%
- 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.
- December 27-29 and January 2-5
- 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 3-Day Camp: $210 | 4-Day Camp: $280
- Register online.
ROCK REC CAMP (Ages 5-12)
Miller Activity Complex (The MAC), Castle Rock
Rock Rec's state-licensed day camp is open when school is closed, so kids won't have to spend their days off stuck at home. It is all about fun when school is out! Campers will be busy at camp with structured activities such as games, sports, crafts, swimming, trampolines, hiking, and more.
- December 26-29 (January camp is full)
- 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
- $188-$212
- Register online.
WINTER BREAK COOKING CAMPS
(Ages 5-12)
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Highlands Ranch
Your child will stir up a ton of fun in our school break camps, working together to create their own snacks and lunch. We'll supply everything they need for a fantastic week or day filled with newly developed life skills, including math, science, problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. Plus, you get an electronic copy of the recipes at the end of the week!
- December 22, December 27-29, and January 2-5
- 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- $109-$339, depending on length of camp
- Register online.
MAC ADVENTURE DAYS (Ages 5-14)
Miller Activity Complex (The MAC), Castle Rock
Adventure Days provide a unique balance of a traditional day camp experience in the familiar setting of the beautiful and safe 300-acre Philip S. Miller Park. With outstanding amenities, exciting programming, and energetic counselors, our structured and fun day camp will be the perfect place for your child.
- December 22 or January 8
- 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
- Castle Rock Resident: $60 | Non-Resident: $70
- Register online.
ANIMATION STUDIO (Ages 6-12)
PACE Center, Parker
Learn to create incredible movies with stop-motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie, with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!
- January 2-5
- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Parker Resident: $215 | Non-Resident: $236
- Register at ParkerArts.org/Education or call (303) 805-3374.
NINJA CAMP (Ages 6-12)
Ninja Intensity, Castle Rock
Just like the American Ninja Warrior TV show, your kid will get to try obstacles from the Warped Wall to the Devil Steps. It will be a super fun time!
- December 27-29 or January 3-5
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- $45 per day or $120 for all three days each week
- Register online or by calling (720) 515-4395.
GOLD MEDAL ATHLETIC CAMP (Ages 7-12)
Miller Activity Complex (The MAC), Castle Rock
Athletes will participate in small and large group instruction, drills, and games or scrimmages. Sports include basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and spikeball.
- January 2-5
- 8:30 AM–12:00 PM or 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Half-Day: $140-$160 | Full-Day: $188-$212
- Register online.
CAMP BACKCOUNTRY (Ages 7-13)
Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch
Experience the magic of Camp Backcountry in the winter! Explore how our natural world has changed since summer, discover all the festive winter season has to offer, and post up next to the campfire with hot chocolate or s'mores.
- December 27-29, January 2-5, and January 8
- 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- HRCA Member: $80 per day | Non-Member: $90 per day
- Register online.
CODE NINJAS WINTER BREAK CAMP (Ages 7-14)
Code Ninjas, Castle Rock
Join us for new camps in exciting coding and STEM topics like Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Python coding, and Roblox game development! Camps are offered mornings and afternoons; sign up for both sessions and stay for a supervised lunch for a full day of fun (lunch not provided).
- December 26-29 and January 2-5
- 8:30–11:30 AM or 12:00–3:00 PM
- $219
- Register online or by calling (303) 997-6781.
CODE NINJAS WINTER BREAK CAMP (Ages 7-14)
Code Ninjas, Parker
Join us for new camps in exciting coding and STEM topics like Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Python coding, and Roblox game development! Camps are offered mornings and afternoons; sign up for both sessions and stay for a supervised lunch for a full day of fun (lunch not provided).
- December 26-29 and January 2-5
- 8:30–11:30 AM or 12:00–3:00 PM
- $219
- Register online or by calling (720) 535-4390.
COOKING CAMP: WARM WINTER FAVORITES (Ages 7-17)
Uncorked Kitchen, Centennial
There's a chill in the air! Whether your young chef has practice cooking or is just getting started, Winter Break is the perfect opportunity for them to get in the kitchen! Each day offers a different menu, and students take their delicious creations home to feed the family (serving a family of 3-4). Sign up for just one day or all of them!
- December 26-29 and January 2-5
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
- $97 per student per day
- Register online.
SPECIAL NEEDS WINTER BREAK SPORTS CAMP (Ages 8 to Adult)
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
HRCA's Therapeutic Recreation Sports Camps help players of all abilities learn the skills necessary to play various sports. Participants will also learn the rules of the games, focusing on good sportsmanship and teamwork. There are three different sports each day.
- December 27 & 29
- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- HRCA Member: $65 | Non-Member: $75
- Contact Summer Aden (303) 471-7043 or register online.
