Little Artists, Big Expression: Art & Music Summer Camps 🎨🎶

Art and music camps give kids a place to express themselves, build confidence, and explore creativity in a fun, low-pressure environment. 🎨🎶

From painting and drawing to singing, instruments, theater, and rhythm, these camps help children develop skills while encouraging imagination and self-expression. Whether your child loves to perform or prefers creating quietly, art and music camps offer a joyful way to learn, grow, and connect during the summer.

🎨 Art Summer Camps (Douglas, El Paso & Nearby)

Peaks & Paint Summer Art Camp — Colorado Springs

What: Hands-on art camp — painting, drawing, pottery, mixed media
Who: Ages 6–13
Dates: Weekly sessions in summer 2026 (dates published on camp site)
Includes: All art supplies + new projects each week
Info & Register: https://www.pikespeakartist.com/summer-camp

Concrete Coyote Art Camps — Colorado Springs

Art Camp: June 17–20, 2026
Clay Camp: June 24–27, 2026
Mosaic Camp: July 22–25, 2026
Sculpture Camp: July 29–August 1, 2026
Info & Register: Concrete Coyote studio, Colorado Springs (link on site)

🎵 Music & Performing Arts Camps (Douglas & El Paso Counties)

Music Makers Music Camps — Castle Rock, Douglas County

What: Music camps with daily group instruction — e.g., guitar/ukulele basics, ensemble play, composition themes
Who: Ages 6–16
When: Summer 2026 sessions (June-July)
Info & Register: https://musicmakerscolorado.com/music-camps/

School of Rock Summer Music Camps — Colorado Springs

What: Band-oriented music camps/workshops for various ages and skill levels (guitar, vocals, drums, keyboard)
Where: Colorado Springs location
Info & Register: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/coloradosprings/music-camps

Theatre & Performing Arts Camps — Around the Region

While some are slightly outside strict county boundaries, they are popular with local families:

Academy of Children’s Theatre Summer Camps — Colorado Springs
Drama, acting, and performance training (dates posted when available)
https://actcolorado.net/
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Summer Camps — Colorado Springs
Theatre arts camps for youth ages 5–18 — registration opens early Feb/March
https://cytcoloradosprings.org/camps/
PAA Performing Arts Summer Camps — Highlands Ranch (Douglas County)
Weeklong theatre and performance camps with shareperformance showcases (various topics: acting, dance, voice)
https://paacolorado.org/theatre-summer-camp/

Camp DCL – Castle Rock & Highlands Ranch (Douglas County Libraries)

Parents register through the Camp DCL portal — art-focused weeks mixed into their general camps. Includes:

Saddle Up & Create Art Camp
📅 June 8–12, 2026 / 9:00am–12:00pm
👶 Ages 5–10
💲 $225
🎨 Projects include painting, clay, pastels and nature-inspired art.
🔗 Register at Camp DCL: https://www.dcl.org/camp-dcl/
Colorful Colorado Art Camp
📅 June 22–26, 2026 / 9:00am–12:00pm
👶 Ages 5–10
💲 $225
🎨 Focus on local themes + drawing, painting, sculpture.
🔗 Register: https://www.dcl.org/camp-dcl/
Destination Art Camp (Roxborough)
📅 Aug 3–7, 2026 / 9:00am–12:00pm
👶 Ages 5–10
💲 $225
🖌️ Explore national parks and landmarks through art projects.
🔗 Register: https://www.dcl.org/camp-dcl/

Registration: All Camp DCL art camps register through the Douglas County Libraries Camp portal.

KidzArt Pop-Up Art Camps (Douglas County Rec + Local sites)

KidzArt offers themed art camps at local rec centers/library branches, including:

🔹 Castle Rock Rec Center – Art Spans Time
📅 June 5–9, 2026
👶 Ages ~5–10
➡️ Registration through Castle Rock Rec Center site.

🔹 Parker Arts / PACE Center – Art Camps
📅 June 12–16 & July 17–21, 2026
👶 Ages ~6–12
➡️ Register via Parker Arts classes page: https://parkerarts.org/classes/

🔹 Highlands Ranch Rec – Famous Artists & Art Camps
📅 June 19–24 & July 10–14, 2026
👶 Ages ~6–12
➡️ Register at HRCA online.

(Exact dates and age ranges subject to final 2026 schedule posting on host sites.)

Parker Art School – Art Camps (Douglas County)

📍 Parker, CO
🎨 Studio-based weekly art camps (dates vary by summer date cycle).
💲 Check Parker Art School site for pricing + registration.
🔗 https://parkerartschool.com/art-camps

🎶 MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS

Music Makers Music Camps – Castle Rock (Douglas County)

📍 651 Topeka Way, Suite 200, Castle Rock, CO
🎵 Multiple themed music camps for ages 6–16 (guitar/ukulele basics, composing, ensemble, etc.)
💲 $175 per camp
📅 Typically June–July weekly sessions
👉 Register / details: https://musicmakerscolorado.com/music-camps/

School of Rock – Highlands Ranch Music Camps (Douglas County)

Offers weeklong music performance & instrument camps (guitar, vocals, band performance).
📍 Highlands Ranch, CO
📅 Summer 2026 schedule TBA (expected similar weeks to past years)
👉 https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/highlandsranch/music-camps

Parker Arts Seasonal Camps – Arts & Music

Parker Arts runs seasonal arts & music camps including performing arts and creative music exploration.
📍 Parker, CO
🔗 https://parkerarts.org/classes/school-break-camps/

(Exact 2026 summer schedule often posted closer to spring.)

PAA Performing Arts Camps (Regional — includes Castle Rock / Highlands Ranch / Parker area)

PAA offers theater + performing music camps throughout summer with half-day or full-day options and performance showcases.
📅 Camps run June–July 2026 (multiple themes like Frozen Kids, Wizard of Oz, Aladdin Jr.)
👶 Grades K–8+
🔗 https://paacolorado.org/theatre-summer-camp/