Welcome to Camp Crew Club at 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 goal is simple: make summer fun, active, and memorable.
Kids spend their days playing games, trying new things, heading out on field trips around Denver, and taking on fun challenges with friends. We believe kids are at their best when they’re moving their bodies, creating, exploring their curiosity, and learning how to work together — all while having a really good time.
Each week has its own theme, so there’s always something new to look forward to, but every day still feels familiar and comfortable. There are no classrooms here — just lots of laughter, hands-on activities, outdoor play, and time with DDES counselors your kids already know and love. Camp Crew Club is a place where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to show up exactly as they are.
Camp Details
Grades: DDES students entering grades 1-5*
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost for full-day camp: $380/week
Meals: Free Breakfast & Lunch
Fees are per child, per week
Financial Assistance: CCAP will be accepted, but all students must be approved and verified by April 1, 2026
Location: Home base will be DDES
Duration: 7 weeks total, June 1st-26th & July 6th-July 24th 2026
*Current 5th grade students (entering 6th) can apply to be Camp Crew Club Counselors (same fees apply).
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, 2026.
Registration Schedule
January 12th: 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!
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 partial or full refund will be granted if a family emergency requires the camper to be unable to attend.
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.
Daily Packing List
All campers will need:
- Labeled bottle of sunscreen
- Labeled water bottle
- Labeled sack lunch if bringing lunch from home
- 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.
Daily Camping 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
2026 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 June 29th-July 3rd.
Week 1: Splash City — Water Adventure Week
June 1st-5th
We’re kicking off summer soaked — in the best way. Splash City is a high-energy week built around water games, swimming, and real summer adventures across downtown Denver. Campers will compete in splashy team challenges at Benedict Fountain Park, build confidence during a pool day at La Alma Recreation Center, and spend a day at Confluence Park splashing in the river and a quick tube float. We’ll also head to City Park for hands-on fishing lessons, giving kids the chance to learn something totally new and very “Colorado” before wrapping up the week with tie-dye, water art, and a big camp-style celebration.
Highlights: Splashy team water games at Benedict Fountain Park • pool day at La Alma Recreation Center • river play + tubing at Confluence Park • tie-dye & water art • fishing lessons at City Park
Week 2: Brain Builders — Science & Experiment Camp
June 8th-12th
Brain Builders is for kids who love to ask “what happens if…?” This week is packed with hands-on science, building, testing, and experimenting — the fun, messy kind. Campers will explore real science exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, dive into applied STEM learning at CSU Spur, and spend their days designing, testing, and improving creative engineering challenges. A midweek pool day at Paradise Island gives kids a chance to reset, recharge, and keep the energy high.
Highlights: Denver Museum of Nature & Science visit • CSU Spur hands-on STEM exploration • build-and-test engineering challenges • messy science experiments • science lab rotations • midweek pool day at Paradise Island
Week 3: Makers & Masterpieces — Art Studio Camp
June 15th-18th (*no camp June 19th*)
This is a dream week for creative kids. Campers will paint, build, sculpt, and experiment with different materials while creating both individual and collaborative art projects. Inspiration goes way beyond the classroom — with an immersive visit to Meow Wolf Denver and a professional art exploration in either the RiNo Art District or the Denver Art Museum. Between creating big art, cooling off with a pool day, and ending the week with an art showcase, this week is all about creativity, confidence, and expression.
Highlights: Meow Wolf Denver immersive art experience • painting, clay, printmaking & mixed media • professional art exploration (RiNo Art District or Denver Art Museum) • collaborative art projects • pool day • end-of-week art showcase
Week 4: Wild Trails — Nature & Adventure Camp
June 22nd-26th
Wild Trails is all about exploring the outdoors and staying on the move. Campers will visit the Denver Botanic Gardens to explore plants and ecosystems, take on adventure-style team challenges in the park, and build navigation skills through scavenger hunts and quests. The week also includes a hands-on wildlife experience at the Butterfly Pavilion and a pool day reset to keep campers energized and happy.
Highlights: Denver Botanic Gardens exploration • adventure games & team challenges • navigation quests & scavenger hunts • Butterfly Pavilion wildlife experience • pool day reset
Week 5: Animal Explorers — Wildlife & Habitat Camp
July 6th-10th
For kids who can’t get enough animals, this week brings wildlife learning to life. Campers will spend time at the Denver Zoo observing animals and their habitats, build their own animal habitats back at camp, and explore how animals move, eat, and survive. The week also includes animal-themed pool games and a visit to a wildlife sanctuary, helping campers understand the difference between zoos and rescue environments — all through hands-on, playful experiences.
Highlights: Denver Zoo exploration • hands-on habitat-building projects • animal-themed pool games • creative animal art & play • wildlife sanctuary visit
Week 6: Play Lab — Game Makers & Creative Play
July 13th-17th
Play Lab is a high-energy, creativity-fueled week built around games, imagination, and social fun. Campers will invent and design their own games, test them with friends, and spend lots of time playing together. Highlights include a mind-bending visit to the Museum of Illusions, a big pool day at Pirate’s Cove, and an end-of-week Game Expo where kids teach and play each other’s creations. This week is all about collaboration, laughter, and pure summer joy.
Highlights: Museum of Illusions field trip • large-group backyard games • game design & rule-making • Pirate’s Cove water park pool day • end-of-week game expo & celebration
Week 7: Pixar Palooza — End-of-Summer Celebration
July 20th-24th
We’re ending summer with a bang. Pixar Palooza is a fun, playful celebration week inspired by favorite Pixar stories, with themed games, creative builds, and unforgettable field trips. Campers will visit the Downtown Aquarium, splash around during a Finding Dory–themed pool day, explore dinosaurs at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and wrap up summer with food, games, and a big camp-style finale. It’s the perfect standalone week — or the ultimate send-off to summer.
Highlights: Downtown Aquarium adventure • creative building & design challenges • Finding Dory–themed pool day • Denver Museum of Nature & Science visit • end-of-summer celebration & games