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 💛

📍 COLORADO SPRINGS + EL PASO COUNTY

🧪 Catamount Institute Camps

📅 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

🚀 Challenger Learning Center Camps

📅 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

🎮 Code Ninjas Camps

📅 Weekly summer
📍 Multiple CS locations
👧 Ages: 6–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 Coding, Roblox, game design

📞 Local center dependent
🔗 https://www.codeninjas.com

🎨 Colorado Springs School Summer Programs

📅 June–July
📍 21 Broadmoor Ave, Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: PreK–High School
💲 $250–$600
🧠 STEAM + academics

📞 (719) 475-9747
🔗 https://www.css.org

🧗 VillaSport Camps

📅 Weekly all summer
📍 5904 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: 3–12
💲 $300–$500
🧠 STEAM + movement

📞 (719) 522-1222
🔗 https://www.villasport.com

⛏️ Western Museum of Mining Camp

📅 June sessions
📍 Colorado Springs
👧 Ages: 8–13
💲 $250–$350
🧠 Engineering + geology

📞 (719) 488-0880
🔗 https://wmmi.org

🏕️ YMCA Summer Day Camps

📅 All summer
📍 Multiple CS locations
👧 Ages: 5–12
💲 $200–$300/week
🧠 STEM + recreation

📞 (719) 473-9622
🔗 https://ppymca.org

🏔️ DENVER / BOULDER / FRONT RANGE

🔬 Denver Museum of Nature & Science Camps

📅 Summer sessions
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $300–$500
🧠 Science, space, biology

📞 (303) 370-6000
🔗 https://www.dmns.org

🤖 Silicon STEM Academy

📅 Weekly summer
📍 Denver + Aurora
👧 Ages: 6–14
💲 $300–$400
🧠 Robotics, coding, VR

📞 (303) 800-0011
🔗 https://siliconstemacademy.com

🎥 Creator Camp

📅 Summer sessions
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 8–16
💲 $400–$700
🧠 Video, animation, coding

🔗 https://creatorcamp.org

🧪 CU Boulder Science Discovery

📅 June–August
📍 Boulder
👧 Ages: K–12
💲 $300–$800
🧠 Science, engineering

📞 (303) 492-7188
🔗 https://www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

🧠 Camp Invention (Multiple Locations)

📅 Summer sessions
📍 Statewide
👧 Grades: K–6
💲 ~$275–$350
🧠 Hands-on STEM innovation

🔗 https://invent.org

🏗️ Engineering For Kids

📅 Weekly sessions
📍 Denver area
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 Engineering fundamentals

🔗 https://www.engineeringforkids.com

🧠 Snapology Camps

📅 Summer
📍 Multiple Front Range
👧 Ages: 5–14
💲 $250–$400
🧠 LEGO robotics

🔗 https://www.snapology.com

🌊 SPREE Camps – Greenway Foundation

📅 Summer
📍 Denver
👧 Ages: 6–12
💲 ~$250–$400
🧠 Environmental science

📞 (303) 720-8000
🔗 https://www.greenwayfoundation.org

🌲 OVERNIGHT + ADVENTURE STEM CAMPS

🏔️ Keystone Science School (DAY + OVERNIGHT)

📅 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

🏔️ Cheley Colorado Camps (OVERNIGHT)

📅 Multi-week sessions
📍 Estes Park
👧 Ages: 9–17
💲 $3,000–$6,000

🧠 Outdoor science + leadership

📞 (303) 377-3616
🔗 https://www.cheley.com

🌲 Geneva Glen Camp (OVERNIGHT)

📅 Summer sessions
📍 Indian Hills
👧 Ages: 7–17
💲 $1,500–$4,000

🧠 STEAM + storytelling

📞 (303) 697-4621
🔗 http://genevaglen.org

🌿 Cal-Wood Education Center

📅 Summer
📍 Jamestown, CO
👧 Ages: 8–17
💲 $500–$900
🧠 Environmental science

📞 (303) 449-1416
🔗 https://www.calwood.org

🏕️ Avid4 Adventure Camps

📅 Weekly summer
📍 Multiple CO locations
👧 Ages: 6–18
💲 $400–$900
🧠 Outdoor STEM

📞 (720) 428-2267
🔗 https://avid4.com

🧠 HIGH SCHOOL STEM INTENSIVES

🏗️ SAME Engineering Camps

📅 Summer
📍 Regional (often CO-based)
👧 Ages: High School
💲 FREE–low cost
🧠 Engineering careers

🔗 https://www.same.org

⚛️ CSU STEM Camps

📅 Summer
📍 Fort Collins
👧 Ages: High School
💲 Varies
🧠 Science research

🔗 https://k12summer.colostate.edu

🧬 CU Anschutz BOLT Camp

📅 Summer
📍 Aurora
👧 Ages: High School
💲 Varies
🧠 Biomedical engineering

🔗 https://www.ucdenver.edu

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!