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2023 SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE!

Are you looking for a safe, engaging, nurturing place for your child to spend summer days? Look no further!

Denver Christian School offers a wide variety of activities that engage an array of interests for students entering K-8!  High Quality Camps at low cost! Our 20-acre campus is equipped with state-of-the-art athletic facilities, multiple playgrounds, a pond, STEM labs, and spacious fine arts rooms … let the summer adventures begin!

Looking for our Athletic Camps or High School Summer School? Scroll to the bottom of this page.

DC Summer Camps!

Denver Christian offers a variety of summer camps, both on our campus and off campus, including art, technology, athletics and much more! We offer a combination of full and half-day camps, students who register for both the morning and afternoon sessions will have a supervised lunch break. Additionally, students may sign up for Rumble Club at a drop in rate before/after other camps if needed. Contact Wesley Burke for more details.

Grades/Ages will vary depending on the camp. Please click on the camp listed to see ages, cost, specific dates and other details. Registration information is also linked in each camp description.

Summer Camps are open to all: School year enrollment at Denver Christian is not required.

Week 1: June 5-9

Denver Christian Summer OG Reading and Confidence Camp Experience – (R.A.C.C.E.)

  • Grades: Entering 1st- Entering 5th
  • Dates: Monday-Thursday.  June 5-8 and June 12-15
  • Spots Available: 24

Students will receive 3 hours of intensive academic support in the morning which will include Orton Gillingham (OG) lessons designed to bring together the 6 components of literacy instruction: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Writing. Lessons will be differentiated to meet individual student needs. This will include 60 minutes each of the following (in a small group of 4):

  • Intensive structured literacy intervention with a licensed OG trained teacher 
  • Targeted systematic writing instruction 
  • Direct application of taught literacy skills through games and activities

Following lunch, the second part of the day will focus on confidence building, developing/encouraging peer interactions and relations, time to explore creativity and work with students on celebrating their identity as a unique child of God.  

Space is limited and priority will be given to students with identified reading struggles. 

Register Here! 

Enchanted Forest Art Camp

  • Grade: K-5
  • Dates: June 5-9
  • Spots Available: 15
  • Times: 9 am-12 pm (Half-day Camp)
  • Price: $250
  • Taught by: Linda Holmes

Calling all Budding Artists! 

Be Creative!  Have Fun! Campers will spend the week exploring the world of fairies, elves, gnomes, unicorns, etc. Explore the natural world using it as inspiration to create an enchanted forest diorama. Campers will have the opportunity to try different mediums and discover new creative outlets including painting, recycle art and so much more. Campers will work on enchanted forest themed drawings and activity sheets. Campers will spend time outdoors, weather permitting, in addition to time in the classroom.

 

Intro to Programming

  • Grades: 5th-8th
  • Dates: June 5-8
  • Spots Available: TBD
  • Time: 9:00am -11:30am or  12:00-2:00pm (or both!)
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Dave Bakker

Intro to Computer Programming using Scratch

Scratch is a free programming language developed by MIT that makes it easy to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. Students will be introduced to programming basics and using these concepts to design an interactive computer game. 

Equipment needed: Laptop computer or Chromebook. 

Register for the morning session, afternoon session, or BOTH and make a full day of it!

Register Here! 

Denver Foodies

  • Grades: 5th- 12th
  • Dates: June 5th -8th
  • Spots Available: TBD
  • Explore some of Denver’s best restaurant/coffee shops/dessert places together. We will learn from different establishments about the behind the scenes work that goes into running a food industry business as we enjoy trying delicious food.

    Register Here!

Baking Camp

  • Grades: 2nd-8th
  • Dates: June 5th -9th
  • Spots Available: 20
  • Time: 9am-3pm
  • Price: $400
  • Taught by: Kim Laga

Grateful Plate Denver and Chef Kim Laga will be teaching Baking 101. Teaching and recipes will be age appropriate and Chef Kim will teach according to skill level. Students will go away with knowledge on the different mixing methods, baking with yeast, and basic instruction on cake decorating.  Be ready for yummy treats to be sent home!

 Register Here!

Colorado Sports Saga 

  • Grades: 3rd-8th
  • Dates: June 5th -9th
  • Spots Available: 15

Spend a week with us exploring and learning about sports and sport history while also getting a chance to improve your personal athletic abilities. Throughout the week we will get to visit a number of Denver’s very own sports teams which include but are not limited to the Denver Nuggets Stadium and Empower Field. Additionally, we will get to meet and train with nationally ranked athletes from local college sports teams, converse with 2022 Olympic athletes, and visit unique sporting venues in the Denver area including Curbside Skate Park. Sign up now and join us on this week long sports saga!”

Register Here!

Rumble Club

  • Grades: K-8th
  • Dates: June 5th -9th
  • Spots Available: 30
  • Time: 8am-5:30pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Wesley Burke and Staff

Come ready to immerse yourself in fun activities all summer long. From Water week, to outdoor off campus activities, Rumble club is sure to keep the laughs coming all summer long. Sign up to reserve your weekly spot today. 

Register Here! 

Week 2: June 12-16

Denver Christian Summer OG Reading and Confidence Camp Experience – (R.A.C.C.E.)

  • Grades: Entering 1st- Entering 5th
  • Dates: Monday-Thursday.  June 5-8 and June 12-15
  • Spots Available: 24

Students will receive 3 hours of intensive academic support in the morning which will include Orton Gillingham (OG) lessons designed to bring together the 6 components of literacy instruction: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Writing. Lessons will be differentiated to meet individual student needs. This will include 60 minutes each of the following (in a small group of 4):

  • Intensive structured literacy intervention with a licensed OG trained teacher 
  • Targeted systematic writing instruction 
  • Direct application of taught literacy skills through games and activities

Following lunch, the second part of the day will focus on confidence building, developing/encouraging peer interactions and relations, time to explore creativity and work with students on celebrating their identity as a unique child of God.  

Space is limited and priority will be given to students with identified reading struggles. 

Registration link can be found in the drop down description for week 1 as this is a 2 week camp. 

Colorful Colorado Adventure Camp

  • Grade: 6th and up
  • Dates: June 12-16
  • Spots Available: TBD

Spend the week exploring all Colorado has to offer. Participate in a variety of mountain activities such as hiking, rafting, and ziplining. We will also be exploring the city by going to an escape room and Meow Wolf. You are sure to have stories to share about your thrilling time as we wander around Colorado. Activities are subject to change.

Skills, Drills and Thrills Active Bodies Camp

  • Grades: 1st-6thJune
  • Dates: June 12th-16th
  • Spots Available: 30
Team up with old and new friends to learn new games: Pickleball, Striker, Ricochet, Spud, and Flasketball.  Work as a team to complete certain tasks:  Orienteering and Escape Rooms.  Learn about, and try, foods that fuel a healthy and active life.  Skills, Drills, and Thrills will be a fast paced camp where campers will try a wide variety of activities that consist of movement and teamwork.  Included in the cost of camp: daily healthy snacks (made by the campers), and Rumble Club for those who need care before or after camp.  Campers, please bring lunch each day.

3-D Design and Printing

  • Grades: 3rd-6th
  • Dates: June 12-15
  • Spots Available: 12
We will use the program Tinkercad to learn how to design in 3-D. Some designs we will print on a 3-D printer. We will also explore the science behind 3-D printing and how it is changing the world.

Lego Builders

  • Grades: 2nd- 8th
  • Dates: June 12-16
  • Spots Available: 40
  • Time: 9 am – 12 pm OR 12:30pm – 3:30pm (or both!)
  • Price: $225
  • Taught by: Matt Smith

Calling all Lego builders! Do you love the show Lego Masters? This is your chance to become a DC Lego Master! Join the Lego Builders Club and come have fun and be challenged each day as we build different Lego creations based on different daily themes just like the hit TV show. You’ll even get the opportunity to have some of your Lego creations displayed at the Lego store in Littleton called “Bricks & Minifigs.” Building Legos is fun but it also helps spark creativity and imagination along with building communication and teamwork skills as we’ll be working together in teams. This is a week-long club (Monday – Friday) with options for either a morning session or afternoon session.

Register Here! 

Not Your Average Board Game Camp

  • Grades: 5th and up
  • Dates: June 12-16
  • Spots Available: TBD

Do you love board games but are looking to expand and try out new games? Our Summer Board Game Camp will give you a taste of some different types of board games such as, cooperative board games, deck building games, worker placement games and strategy games. Each day we will talk about game strategy and play a specific game. On our last day we will go to a game shop in the area where they can pick out a new game for their home library. Board games are a great way to socialize, think critically, and have fun while not having to be in front of a screen. I hope you will join.

Register Here! 

Rumble Club

  • Grades: K-8th
  • Dates: June 12th – 16th
  • Spots Available: 30
  • Time: 8am-5:30pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Wesley Burke and Staff

Come ready to immerse yourself in fun activities all summer long. From Water week, to outdoor off campus activities, Rumble club is sure to keep the laughs coming all summer long. Sign up to reserve your weekly spot today. 

Register Here! 

Week 3: June 19-23

Worship Music Summer Camp

  • Grades: 1st -8th
  • Dates: June 19-23
  • Spots Available: TBD
1-week worship summer camp intensive, culminating in a worship concert at the end of the intensive. Will involve teaching principles of worship, rehearsing as a worship team, and having breakout instrument/vocal training sessions.

Dual and Individual Sports Camp

  • Grade: 5th and up
  • Dates: June 19-23
  • Spots Available: TBD

Come join us as we learn about and play various outdoor sports that can easily turn into hobbies. Activities included: Pickleball, Disc golf, spike ball, biking, and stand up paddle boarding. Participants are challenged individually and also learn the importance of teamwork as we stay active together and enjoy being outside. Activities are subject to change.

Register Here! 

3D Printing

  • Grades: 4th – 8th
  • Dates: June 19-23
  • Spots Available: TBD
3D Printing is the process of making a physical object from a computer model by using a 3D Printer and design software. In this 3D printing camp, students will use 3D Printers and computer software to explore the latest industrial design process for prototyping, research, and build solutions. At our 3D printing summer camp, students will be posed with a series of tasks that will challenge their creativity. Using Computer Automated Design (CAD) and industrial design processes, students will design a solution from scratch, model it in 3D, and learn to use and operate a 3D printer to bring their design to life, right in front of their eyes!

Rumble Club

  • Grades: K-8th
  • Dates: June 19th -23rd
  • Spots Available: 30
  • Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Wesley Burke and Staff

Come ready to immerse yourself in fun activities all summer long. From Water week, to outdoor off campus activities, Rumble club is sure to keep the laughs coming all summer long. Sign up to reserve your weekly spot today. 

Register Here!

Week 4: June 26-30

Creation Camp

  • Grades: K – 1st
  • Dates: June 26-30
  • Spots Available: 14

Children will be exploring God’s World through hiking, outdoor crafts, science, literacy, and math. We will be outside rain or shine. We will explore Bear Creek Lake Park, Red Rocks, Chatfield, and more. Children who participate will need strong stamina, respect safety rules, and love being outside.

*Proper outdoor clothing, shoes, snacks, and booster seats are required.

Future Zoologist

  • Grade: 5th – 8th
  • Dates: June 26-30
  • Spots Available: TBD

Calling all animal lovers! Spend a week visiting and learning about animals in different habitats. We will get the opportunity to visit unique animal spots in Denver like the Denver Zoo, the Butterfly Pavilion, and wildlife centers. This is going to be a week getting to learn about and appreciate the wonders of God’s earth, and the creatures he created so perfectly.

Scratch Coding and Makey, Makey Fun

  • Grades: 3rd – 5th
  • Dates: June 26-30
  • Spots Available: 15

Make a banana piano! Code an interactive poem using scratch. Learn or improve block coding and invent things using a Makey Makey. Here is the link to the Makey Makey website. We can also code a Makey Makey to make your own video game or interactive diorama. The possibilities are endless! 

Quilting

  • Grades: 5th and up (adults can join!)
  • Dates: June 26-29
  • Spots Available: TBD

Join us and learn how to sew a 50×60 quilt. Students will have a choice of 3 patterns and will  learn how to coordinate color schemes, measure and use a rotary cutter, iron, and operate a sewing machine. After completing the top of the quilt, students will then learn how to add the batting, backing, binding and tie quilting knots to complete the quilt. In addition, students will learn the procedure to complete a fleece tie quilt as a community project that will be donated to someone in need. 

Game Makers 

  • Grades: 1st-8th
  • Dates: June 26-30
  • Spots Available: TBD
  • Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Patrick Boyd

Are you ready to think inside (and outside) the box?!

Campers will be focused on designing a one-of-a-kind game to play and take home! Get ready to have fun and tap into our problem-solving skills during this week-long half-day camp. Young game lovers will be excited as they bring their ideas to life in this interactive art, design, and engineering process.

Register Here! 

Outdoor Nature and Survival Camp

  • Grades: 4th-8th
  • Dates: June 26-30
  • Spots Available: TBD

Come explore Colorado and enjoy outdoor activities while testing your knowledge of how to survive in different environments. Learn how to pack and utilize the 10 essentials for hiking & camping while expanding your knowledge of basic first aid. Adventure through Colorado Parks via compass navigation. Challenge yourself to learn different methods of fire building, water navigation, topography, and other tricks to outdoor survival. Open to those who will be 10 years old and up.

Register Here!

Rumble Club

  • Grades: K-8th
  • Dates: June 19th -23rd
  • Spots Available: 30
  • Time: 8am-5:30pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught by: Wesley Burke and Staff

Come ready to immerse yourself in fun activities all summer long. From Water week, to outdoor off campus activities, Rumble club is sure to keep the laughs coming all summer long. Sign up to reserve your weekly spot today. 

Register Here! 

Week 5: July 10-14

Art Camp

  • Grades: 3rd -6th
  • Dates: July 10-13
  • Spots Available: 15
  • Times: 9:30am -12:00pm
  • Price: $225
  • Taught By: Leanne Bartz
 Come spend your days creating away with Mrs. Bartz (the HS art teacher). She’ll teach you the art of painting, drawing, 3D work and more!

Registration Form Coming Soon! 

Teen Art Camp

  • Grade:7th -12th Grade
  • Dates: July 10-13
  • Spots Available: TBD
  • Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
  • Price:$225
  • Taught By: Leanne Bartz

 Come and create during these afternoon studio sessions! This will be a time for students to come work on a piece of their choosing with technical guidance, skill improvement while connecting with other artists. Materials will be provided but students must come with imaginations and ideas.

Registration Form Coming Soon! 

Week 6: July 17-21

Bippity Boppity Boutique Camp

  • Grades: Entering PreK – Entering 5th
  • Dates: July 17-21
  • Spots Available: tbd
  • Times: 8:00am- 12:00pm
  • Price: $300
  • Taught By: Heather Holmes and Caley Amen

Come join us for this princess themed camp! Each day we will have a different princess theme and do princess themed crafts and activities. Come dressed up as your favorite princess and get transformed into a princess with the wave of a magic wand.

Summer in Color

  • Grade: Entering PreK- Entering 5th
  • Dates: July 17-21
  • Spots Available: TBD
  • Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Price:$300
  • Taught By: Heather Holmes and Caley Amen

In this outdoor based craft camp we will get lots of outdoor time and fun arts and crafts to go with it! Each day will have a themed summer activity.

Additional Options for High School Students and/or Parents

How to Use Your Fancy Camera and Take Photos at the Next Level

  • Grades: High School Students AND/OR parents
  • Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29
  • Spots Available: tbd
  • Times: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Price: $200
  • Taught By: Leanne Bartz

Come learn how to use your DSLR our of Auto, set up a shot and work with your lighting, basic photo editing and work with your equipment! Open to High School students and/or parents! DSLR camera required or one can be rented for an additional fee.

DCHS 2023 Summer Classes Coming Soon!

High school students may take summer courses for credit.  Students are expected to attend every instruction day in order to earn credit.  Details for each class will be listed below. Check back for updated details!

DCS 2023 Summer Athletic Activities

Denver Christian offers a variety of summer camps for student athletes in all grades. 

Grades: entering 1st – entering 5th, Co-ed

Dates: June 19-22

Time: 9:00-11:00am

Cost: $150

Contact: Victoria Kassebaum

Register Here !

 

Grades: entering 6th – entering 8th – Girls Only.

Dates: July 17-20

Time: 9:00-11:00am

Cost: $150

Contact: Victoria Kassebaum

Register Here!

Grades: entering 1st – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: June 12-13

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $150

Contact: Sam Jones

Register Here! 

Grades: entering 2nd – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: June 5-8

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $250

Contact: Wesley Burke and Chris Fuller

Register Here for Grades K – 3rd

Register Here for Grades 4th-8th

Grades: entering 2nd – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: July 10-13

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $250

Contact: Wesley Burke and Chris Fuller

Register Here for Grades K – 3rd

Register Here for Grades 4th – 8th

Grades: entering 4th – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: July 24-27

Time: 9:00-11:00am

Cost: $150

Contact: Rob Harris

Register Here!

Grades: entering 5th – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: June 19-23

Time: TBD

Cost: $250

Contact: Jessica Barrientos

Register Here!

Grades: entering 1st – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: July 24- 27

Time: 9:00-11:00am

Cost: $150

Contact: Gina Harris

Register Here!

Grades: entering 2nd – entering 5th, Co-ed

Dates: July 31- Aug 3

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Cost: $150

Contact: Brad Homan

Register Here!

Grades: entering 6th – entering 8th, Co-ed

Dates: July 31- Aug 3

Time: 8:00am – 10:00am

Cost: $150

Contact: Brad Homan

Register Here!

Middle School Clinic

Grades: entering 6th – entering 8th

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Cost: $275

Space Available: 20

Contact: Wesley Burke

Register  Here!

Elementary Clinic

Grades: entering 1st – entering 5th

Time: 8:00am-10:00 am

Cost: $275

Space Available: 20

Contact: Wesley Burke

Register Here! 

Summer Performance
Grades: Entering 6th – Entering 12th
Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 5th – July 27th (the week of July 4th will be off)
Time: 6:45am- 8:45am
Cost: $225

Details and registrations for 2023 Summer Camps will be available soon! Check back for updated details

Guidelines and Information for All Activities

  • Full payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be given within two weeks of the program’s start date. A $30 cancellation fee will be withheld from all refunds. All activities are weather/conditions permitting.
  • Program sizes are limited. Register early to secure a spot. Denver Christian School reserves the right to cancel/change activities if minimum enrollment is not met.
  • If you are registered for two half-day programs, your campers will have a supervised lunch period between sessions.
  • All students should come equipped with their own water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, and necessary equipment.
  • Allergies, medical conditions, and disabilities should be noted upon registration to ensure the camp is properly staffed and your child receives the best quality experience.