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34 "Selfish" Reasons to Send Your Kids to Summer Camp

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher February 20, 2025

Trying to decide if you're going to send the kids to summer camp? Here's 34 things you can do while the kids are away! 



  1. Step Up and Karaoke @ The Studio @ Mainstreet | Parker
  2. See How Many Strikes You Can Get @ Bowlero Lone Tree | Boondocks Parker
  3. Enjoy a Romantic 3 Course Meal @ Gabriel's at the Old House | Sedalia
  4. Enjoy a Live Outdoor Concert @ Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater  | Castle Rock
  5. Attend a Colorado Rockies Game
  6. Go See How All Your Favorite Beers are Made @ the Coors Brewery Tour | Golden 
  7. Watch Planes Take-Off and Land at Centennial Airport | 12300 Liberty Blvd, Englewood, CO   80112
  8. Golfing @ The Links | The Ridge | Arrowhead Golf Club | Redhawk Ridge
  9. Trivia Night @ Living the Dream | Highlands Ranch
  10. At Home Movie Night 
  11. Catch a Show @ The Parker Arts Center | Lone Tree Arts Center
  12. Walk and Explore Around Downtown Castle Rock | Downtown Parker
  13. Wine and Dine @ Home 
  14. See Who Could Win in a Car Race @  K1 Speed
  15. Visit All the Cute Animals @ The Denver Zoo | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
  16. Explore @ Castlewood Canyon State Park
  17. Go on a Hike!
  18. Film on the Rocks @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre 
  19. Enjoy Some Rides and Water Slides @ Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
  20. Go to an Outdoor Concert @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
  21. Play Some Old School Arcade Games @ 1up Arcade Greenwood Village
  22. Game Night in the Comfort of Your Own Home
  23. Star Gazing @ Daniels Park
  24. Netflix Night @ Home 
  25. Painting Pottery @ Arts on Fire | Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock
  26. Ice Skating @ the Edge Ice Arena
  27. Go On a Night Stroll
  28. Boat, Bike, Hike, and enjoy the Outdoors @ Chatfield State Park
  29. Explore or Attend an Event @ the Denver Botanic Gardens
  30. Explore @ the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
  31. Become Part of the Ocean @ the Downtown Aquarium
  32. Riding Lessons @ the Chatfield Stables
  33. Camp @ Deer Creek Canyon Park
  34. Get Some Swings in @ the Batting Cages at Redstone Park

If you're ready to send the kids off to camp and have a little time to yourself, check out our Summer Camp & Activities Expo, and our Summer Camp Guide!


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Sunday March 2nd | 2:30pm - 6pm

2025 Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Summer Camp & Activities Guide