Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like most parents, you’re already thinking…
👉 “How do I keep my kids learning, growing, AND having fun all summer long?”
That’s where this guide comes in 💛
We’ve rounded up the BEST STEM & STEAM summer camps across Colorado—from right here in Colorado Springs to exciting overnight adventures in the mountains and beyond.
Whether your kiddo loves:
🧪 science experiments
🤖 robotics and coding
🎨 creative design and art
🌲 outdoor exploration and nature
…there’s something here that will spark their curiosity and keep them engaged all summer long ✨
From budget-friendly day camps to once-in-a-lifetime overnight experiences, this guide is packed with options to fit every family, every interest, and every age.
👉 So get ready to explore, plan, and maybe even discover your child’s next big passion 💛
📅 June–July (weekly sessions)
📍 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO
👧 Ages: 5–12
💲 $300–$500
🧠 Nature STEM, ecology
✨ Outdoor science, wildlife, and hands-on environmental learning
📞 (719) 471-0910
📧 info@catamountinstitute.org
🔗 https://www.catamountinstitute.org
📅 Summer sessions
📍 Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: K–8
💲 ~$325
🧠 Space, engineering, STEM missions
✨ Hands-on space simulations and engineering challenges
📞 (719) 598-7519
🔗 https://www.challengercolorado.org
📅 Weekly summer
📍 Multiple CS locations
👧 Ages: 6–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 Coding, Roblox, game design
📞 Local center dependent
🔗 https://www.codeninjas.com
📅 June–July
📍 21 Broadmoor Ave, Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: PreK–High School
💲 $250–$600
🧠 STEAM + academics
📞 (719) 475-9747
🔗 https://www.css.org
📅 Weekly all summer
📍 5904 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: 3–12
💲 $300–$500
🧠 STEAM + movement
📞 (719) 522-1222
🔗 https://www.villasport.com
📅 June sessions
📍 Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: 8–13
💲 $250–$350
🧠 Engineering + geology
📞 (719) 488-0880
🔗 https://wmmi.org
📅 All summer
📍 Multiple CS locations
👧 Ages: 5–12
💲 $200–$300/week
🧠 STEM + recreation
📞 (719) 473-9622
🔗 https://ppymca.org
📅 Summer sessions
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $300–$500
🧠 Science, space, biology
📞 (303) 370-6000
🔗 https://www.dmns.org
📅 Weekly summer
📍 Denver + Aurora
👧 Ages: 6–14
💲 $300–$400
🧠 Robotics, coding, VR
📞 (303) 800-0011
🔗 https://siliconstemacademy.com
📅 Summer sessions
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 8–16
💲 $400–$700
🧠 Video, animation, coding
📅 June–August
📍 Boulder
👧 Ages: K–12
💲 $300–$800
🧠 Science, engineering
📞 (303) 492-7188
🔗 https://www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery
📅 Summer sessions
📍 Statewide
👧 Grades: K–6
💲 ~$275–$350
🧠 Hands-on STEM innovation
🔗 https://invent.org
📅 Weekly sessions
📍 Denver area
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 Engineering fundamentals
🔗 https://www.engineeringforkids.com
📅 Summer
📍 Multiple Front Range
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 LEGO robotics
📅 Summer
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 6–12
💲 ~$250–$400
🧠 Environmental science
📞 (303) 720-8000
🔗 https://www.greenwayfoundation.org
📅 Summer 2026
📍 Keystone, CO
👧 Ages: K–12
💲 $300–$1,200+
🧠 Science + outdoor immersion
✨ Kids learn science in real-world environments outdoors
📞 (970) 468-2098
🔗 https://www.keystonescienceschool.org
📅 Multi-week sessions
📍 Estes Park
👧 Ages: 9–17
💲 $3,000–$6,000
🧠 Outdoor science + leadership
📞 (303) 377-3616
🔗 https://www.cheley.com
📅 Summer sessions
📍 Indian Hills
👧 Ages: 7–17
💲 $1,500–$4,000
🧠 STEAM + storytelling
📞 (303) 697-4621
🔗 http://genevaglen.org
📅 Summer
📍 Jamestown, CO
👧 Ages: 8–17
💲 $500–$900
🧠 Environmental science
📞 (303) 449-1416
🔗 https://www.calwood.org
📅 Weekly summer
📍 Multiple CO locations
👧 Ages: 6–18
💲 $400–$900
🧠 Outdoor STEM
📞 (720) 428-2267
🔗 https://avid4.com
📅 Summer
📍 Regional (often CO-based)
👧 Ages: High School
💲 FREE–low cost
🧠 Engineering careers
📅 Summer
📍 Fort Collins
👧 Ages: High School
💲 Varies
🧠 Science research
🔗 https://k12summer.colostate.edu
📅 Summer
📍 Aurora
👧 Ages: High School
💲 Varies
🧠 Biomedical engineering
At the end of the day, summer camps aren’t just about keeping kids busy…
They’re about:
💛 Building confidence
💛 Making new friends
💛 Discovering new passions
💛 Creating memories your kids will talk about all year long
Whether your child is launching rockets, coding their first game, exploring the outdoors, or getting creative with STEAM projects—these experiences truly matter 🐝✨
So take a look through the list, mark your favorites, and start planning your summer adventure 💛
And don’t forget—
👉 The best camps fill up FAST, so don’t wait too long!