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Discover the ins and outs of navigating the Denver camp scene with our ultimate Summer Camps 101 guide. From early planning and budgeting to selecting the perfect camp type, we cover it all. Learn about popular camps including DMNS, Zoo, Adventure Odyssey, and more. Find out why these camps stand out - from engaging activities to affordable prices and reliable safety measures. Explore tips for handling plan changes and making the most of your camp experience. Whether you opt for traditional day camps or specialty programs like arts or tech camps, we've got you covered. Don't forget about alternatives like Grandparent Camp, At-Home Camp, and Neighborhood Camp for unique summer experiences. Start planning now to secure your spot in the best camps - make this summer unforgettable!
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Summer Camps 101 How to navigate the Denver camp scene
Summer Camps 101 • First Things First • The Sign Up • Enjoying Summer
Start planning NOW!Many popular camps open registration in January • Budget -Think about how much you want to spend on camps over the summer • Type of camp – helps to narrow it down. 78 camps are listed in Front Porch’s summer camp guide What to think about first -early planning -budget -type of camp
Just a few popular camps… • DMNS • Zoo • AO Camp • Swim Team, Swim lessons • Advid4 Adventure • JCC • Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids • Dream Big • Sleep Away Camps Why Are they popular… • Good content • Good Price • Good camper/counselor ratio • Good Hours: lunch, before/before after camp care • Provides camp for large age range • Good location If Your Plans Change… • Usually no refund from camp • Try to sell your week online Popular Camps -sign up early -why are they popular? -what if my plans change?
Think about price/hour • Camper/counselorratio – might affect how much fun your child has • Fun/Minute-what are they doing while at camp Budget -price/hour -camper/counselor -fun/minute
Figuring it out • Full or Half Day • How many camps to do • Logistics – driving multiple kids to different camps, car pools, etc • Time of Day and where camp is located • Experience – lots of kids, lots of counselors, age of counselors • SAFETY!! Talk to camp director about this. Have you heard of… • School of the Poetic City • Sew Creative Stapleton • DU-iD Tech camps, Alexa Cafe • Craftsman and Apprentice • Adam’s Mystery Playhouse • eXL learning (Lowry) • Elementary School Camps So Many Camps! -how to sort through -know your and your kid’s limit -not as popular camps
Grandparent Camp • Enlist grandma and grandpa to run camp • Give them ideas, have them do it! At Home Camp • So many ideas online! Science experiments, you tube videos, art projects, etc. • Use library – unit studies/videos Neighborhood Camp • Get a few friends together and create your own camp. Each person plans one day of camp. Other “camps” -Grandparent camp -at home camp -neighborhood camp
Now you can celebrate (in February) since summer camp planning is done!