Welcome to Camp Crew Club @ DDES!
At Camp Crew Club, we’re all about fun and learning through doing! Inspired by the work we do during the school year, our mission is simple: make summer unforgettable and fun! We believe kids are at their best when they are actively engaged in hands-on experiences, sharing with friends, exploring their natural curiosity, and taking on challenges that promote personal growth. We want Camp Crew Club to be a place where every day feels like a new adventure, and kids feel safe and encouraged to show up as their unique selves. No classrooms here—just loads of laughter, friends, and hands-on fun with DDES counselors your kids already know and love.
Camp Details
Grades: DDES students entering grades 1-5*
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Cost for full-day camp: $340/week
Fees are per child, per week
Financial Assistance: CCAP will be accepted, but all students must be approved and verified by April 1, 2025
Location: Home base will be DDES
Duration: 8 weeks total, June 2nd-27th & July 7th-August 1st 2025
*Current 5th grade students (entering 6th) can apply to be Camp Crew Club Counselors (same fees apply).
Register NOW for Camp Crew Club!
Please note: your registration is not final until a full payment is made or your student(s) CCAP is approved. Invoices will be sent out via Procare by the week of March 10th (or sooner) and are due no later than March 30th, 2025.
Registration Schedule
January 10th: Registration Opens at 10am
March 30th: Last day to register and all payments due
April 1st: CCAP approvals verified
April 30th: Last day to make changes/cancellations or receive a refund
June 2nd: First Day of Camp!
Daily Camp Schedule
8:30 am – 9:30 am Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time
9::30 am – 3:30 pm Planned activities and adventures
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Flexible pick-up time, free explore and craft time
Daily Packing List
All campers will need:
- Labeled bottle of sunscreen
- Labeled water bottle
- Labeled sack lunch
- 2 snacks
- Clothes and accessories for inclement weather (sun hat, rain coat, rain boots)
- Extra change of clothes
Please leave all personal items like toys, stuffed animals, and electronic devices at home.
2025 Camp Crew Club Sessions
- We would love to see your camper for multiple weeks or all summer!
- Please note: Itineraries are subject to change and are still a work in progress!
- There will be no camp on June 19th and the week of July 1st-5th.
Week 1: Under the Sea
June 2nd-5th
We’re excited to kick off our summer camp with an under-the-sea themed week filled with action-packed activities!
One of the highlights will be a trip to the Denver Aquarium, where kids will have the chance to meet fascinating marine life up close. Get ready to dive into fun water activities such as relay races, water balloon battles, and much more, all designed to keep your kids cool and entertained. We will also take a trip to a nearby reservoir for a day of nature exploration, swimming, and aquatic-themed games. Sign up today and let the summer adventures begin! 🌊🐬
Monday: Dive into the ocean’s wonders with a visit to the Downtown Aquarium! Campers will explore marine life, attend an interactive session, and learn about underwater ecosystems.
Tuesday: Splash into fun at Benedict Fountain Park with water balloon relays and field day activities.
Wednesday: Make waves at the pool! Campers will practice water safety while enjoying treasure hunts and pool relay races. La Alma Rec Center
Thursday: Discover coral reefs at Benedict Fountain Park with scavenger hunts and DIY coral crafts, learning about their role in marine life.
Friday: Celebrate the week with a field trip to the beach at Chatfield State Park. Activities include sandcastle building and exploring freshwater ecosystems.
Week 2: Sports Mania
June 9th-13th
Get ready for a week of non-stop action during Sports Mania! Your kids will test their skills on a fun and challenging mini golf course, cheer on the Colorado Rockies at a live game, and dive into classic outdoor games like tug-of-war and sack races. Whether they’re mastering their swing, sprinting for the finish line, or just soaking up the energy of the crowd, this week is packed with excitement, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. Perfect for kids who love to move, compete, and play their hearts out!
Monday: Start the week with a trip to a local putt-putt golf course or pump track, where campers will focus on aim, strategy, and coordination while having fun.
Tuesday: Conquer the rock climbing wall in our gym! Campers will build strength and confidence while working as a team to reach new heights.
Wednesday: Cool off with water sports and team-building games at the pool, including water volleyball and relay races.
Thursday:a special trip to see the Colorado Rockies in action
Friday: Finish the week at city park playing Soccer and volleyball!
Week 3: Eco Week
June 16th-20th *No Camp June 19th- $272/week
Eco Week is perfect for kids who love nature and want to learn how to protect our planet while having fun! Campers will explore the lush landscapes of the Denver Botanic Gardens, discovering plant ecosystems and how conservation helps create a greener future. At Colorado SPUR, they’ll dive into the science of sustainability, exploring innovative research on food, water, and health. Through hands-on experiences and outdoor adventures, your child will develop a deeper connection to the environment and gain the tools to become a young environmental hero!
Monday: Explore the beauty of nature with a trip to the Botanic Gardens!
Tuesday: Connect with the environment at Benedict Fountain Park and crafting bird feeders.
Wednesday: Celebrate water’s importance at the pool with relay races and water conservation activities. La Alma Rec Center
Thursday: (No Camp June 19th)
Friday: Colorado SPUR- food, water & health research center to learn more about conservation
Week 4: Young Foodies
June 23rd-27th
Young Foodies is a dream for kids who love to get creative in the kitchen! This hands-on, flavor-packed camp is all about exploring fresh ingredients, mastering simple recipes, and building confidence in cooking. Campers will visit a local farmers market to pick out seasonal produce and learn where food comes from, cook up delicious snacks and desserts in the teaching kitchen, and enjoy a savory picnic in the park. From learning essential skills to creating meals they can recreate at home, your kids will leave with a new appreciation for food and the joy of cooking. No experience is needed – just a big appetite for fun and learning.
Monday: Start the week with a visit to the farmer’s market, where campers will learn about fresh produce, local foods, and pick ingredients for their cooking projects.
Tuesday: Dive into hands-on cooking with mini muffins and homemade granola bars! Campers will learn about measurements and baking basics.
Wednesday: Cool off with a pool day, followed by crafting fruit popsicles and assembling colorful snack boards in the afternoon.
Thursday: Create your own personal pizzas! Campers will prepare dough, choose toppings, and bake their creations, learning about food preparation and choices.
Friday: Celebrate the week by baking cookies and creating their own recipe books, by going to the Teaching kitchen in the Children’s museum
Week 5: Space Exploration
July 7th-11th
Space Week is an out-of-this-world experience for kids who are curious about the cosmos! Highlights include exciting field trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and CU Boulder’s planetarium, where they’ll explore the mysteries of the universe. Campers will dive into hands-on activities like crafting star maps, building constellations, and uncovering the wonders of space exploration. By the end of the week, your kids will have a deeper appreciation for astronomy and an unforgettable adventure among the stars! 🌌✨
Monday: Blast off to the stars at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Campers will explore the universe through interactive space exhibits and a planetarium show.
Tuesday: Explore teamwork in space missions at Benedict Fountain Park with obstacle courses and crafting star maps.
Wednesday: Float through pool fun while learning about water movement and gravity with creative water-based experiments at our local recreational pool.
Thursday: Play immersive space themed group games at Benedict Fountain Park. Games like Blast off Race, Space ball, Meteor toss & many more.
Friday: Journey to CU Boulder’s planetarium for stargazing and hands-on activities that explore the mysteries of space.
Week 6: Mad Scientist
July 14th-18th
Mad Scientist Week is perfect for kids who love to explore, experiment, and discover! This action-packed week features exciting field trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and a cutting-edge STEM lab. Campers will dive into hands-on activities like slime-making, launching balloon rockets, and creating erupting volcanoes.Through fun experiments and STEM challenges, your kids will ignite their curiosity and creativity, all while keeping track of their discoveries in personalized lab notebooks to bring home!
Monday: Ignite curiosity with a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Campers will participate in science lab experiments and explore STEM concepts.
Tuesday: Unleash creativity at Benedict Fountain Park with balloon rockets,
Wednesday: Dive into the science of water at our local pool with experiments on density and floating, plus water relay races.
Thursday: Discover chemical reactions at Benedict Fountain Park with baking soda volcanoes, exploding bags, and Oobleck creation.
Friday: Wrap up the week with a field trip to a local STEM lab, where campers will explore hands-on challenges and cutting-edge innovations.
Week 7: Art Extravaganza
July 21st-25th
Let your child’s imagination shine during Art Extravaganza Week! Campers will explore the vibrant world of art with visits to the Denver Art Museum and a local studio, where they’ll gain inspiration from professional creations and techniques. They’ll collaborate on outdoor art projects at Benedict Fountain Park and get hands-on with fun crafts like watercolor resist art, nature collages, and creating their own gallery wall displays. This week is all about creativity, self-expression, and discovering the joy of making art in all its forms! 🎨✨
Monday: Get inspired at the Denver Art Museum! Campers will explore exhibits and create their own masterpieces in an art workshop.
Tuesday: Collaborate at Benedict Fountain Park with painting relays, sidewalk chalk murals, and watercolor resist art.
Wednesday: Dive into artistic movement at a local pool with water-inspired group art projects and relay races.
Thursday: Explore textures at Benedict Fountain Park with nature collages and an art scavenger hunt.
Friday: End the week with a visit to a local art studio, where campers will learn professional techniques and create their own artwork.
Week 8: Clay Creations
July 28th- Aug. 1st
Pottery Week is an exciting opportunity for kids to get hands-on with clay and explore the art of ceramics! Campers will visit a pottery studio for workshops where they’ll shape, mold, and glaze their own creations. They’ll also dive into creative activities like making clay impressions and crafting coil pots while exploring textures and patterns inspired by nature. Perfect for budding artists, this week encourages creativity and provides the chance to bring home unique, handmade ceramic pieces they’ll be proud of!
Monday: Kick off the week at a pottery studio, where campers will learn clay-building techniques and create their first ceramic piece.
Tuesday: Explore nature’s textures at Benedict Fountain Park, crafting clay impressions inspired by leaves and other natural items.
Wednesday: Learn about water’s role in pottery at the pool with floating clay experiments and creative water races.
Thursday: Design and decorate coil pots and sculptures at Benedict Fountain Park, combining creativity with tactile art skills.
Friday: Wrap up the summer with a trip to the schools kiln for glazing and finishing their creations, leaving campers with a sense of accomplishment.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to May 1 can be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Camper registrations may be rescheduled to a different week with no fee, depending on availability.
Starting May 1st, no refunds or credits will be granted unless the camper meets these requirements:
- A full refund will be granted if a doctor’s note is provided stating the child’s health will prohibit them from participating in the program for five business days or more.
- A partial refund will be provided if the child’s family moves out of the Denver area.
- A partial or full refund will be granted if a family emergency requires the camper to be unable to attend.