The Best Summer Camps in Colorado Springs

KidzToPros Summer Camp - Cimarron Middle School

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"My daughter was a part of the Wonder Robotics + Play it All sports programs and loved it. The staff, especially director Dimple, are great communicators and bring a fun energy to everything!"

Plains Conservation Center

★★★★★ 4.6 (20)

"The PCC is an excellent glimpse into Colorado's past. I went there one late afternoon and there were no activities, but it's not hard to see this place would be an excellent place for kids and school groups, and adults will enjoy this place to.While walking down the gravel road, I took in the vast plains views, and contemplated what life would be like in the eastern plains as a settler trying to carve out a living in what is essentially a barren wasteland much of the year. I enjoyed the geese flying in formation, the cattle running in the distance but did not, unfortunately, see the antelope.I wasn't certain how much of the structures were real versus reproduction, a testament to the quality of the work put into the park.The road is lined with the remains of farm implements from several different periods of history. The trails provide a beautiful place to get a long gentle hike.If you love history, scenery and wildlife, this is the place to go. Just minutes from Denver, yet a world away."

Valley Christian Academy

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"My son has loved this school so much. The staff are great and he's even reading before kinder! It's been a great foundation for him."

The Goddard School of Castle Rock

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"We are absolutely impressed with Goddard so far! I feel great dropping him off in the morning knowing he'll have a fun filled and educational day! His teachers are wonderful and really made our transition easy. They were very patient and really understood the emotional needs of our son when he first started, giving him lots of love and attention. I love the pictures I get of him during the day and the activities they do are both creative and a great learning opportunity. I can tell already he is just blossoming in his program and look forward to the next couple of years!"

Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center - Mountain Park Campus

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"A beautiful mountain park, just a short drive from Pueblo, Colorado; Totally worth the drive. A great place to escape to for some stillness and to re-connect with nature. Great programs for people of all ages, especially kids! Dave and the rest of his staff is great at what they do. They also have very nice trails. They even offer mountain wedding venue services and overnight packages for other groups."

Eagle Lake Camps

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"My two kids (11 year old girl, 9 year old boy) just spent a week at the Eagle Lake Rez (overnight) Camp and LOVED it!!!!The location is beautiful and there are so many amazing activities. Zip line, archery, the blob, inflatables, fishing and crafts galore. My kids connected well with their counselor and their fellow campers. Appreciate how they adjusted the Bible study for the different ages. My kids enjoyed the large group meetings where they were able to hear solid teaching from the Bible and worship God with a large group of kids their age. The staff were amazing and so focused on helping the campers have an amazing time connecting with Jesus and each other. There is a full medical team on-site to take care of any medical needs. You can apply for financial assistance. Our kids are already talking about going back next year."

Camp Elim

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"epic food. epic lodging. epic fun. what more could you ask for? camp elim has hands down the best camp food i've ever had in my years of attending summer church camps all over the country. the highlights include fajitas and churros. :] the camp area isn't huge, but it's definitely big enough for a group of around 150. there's a little chapel/meeting building, two separate cabins that were completely renovated just a few years ago, and a dining hall building with some older lodging attached to it. the new facilities are so nice! no more squeaky thin metal frame bunk beds that have been used for who knows how many years and no more gross mattresses with holes covered with peeling duct tape. there's a huge grassy field for group activities and games, a pool, basketball court, tetherball poles, a huge gazebo, and a playground. further down on the other side of the camp, there's a zip line and a ropes course. oh, and a rec room in the basement under the dining hall with a mini rock wall, ping pong table, and plenty of old board games. if your group wants to dress up and take crazy pictures or have a skit night, there's a huge closet --more like room-- full of props you can borrow. if you ever get bored or run out of stuff to do, there's a great running trail alongside the camp, leading to a lake where you can go canoeing for something like a dollar or two. summer camp at camp elim is always a great time. the staff here are super friendly and the facilities and weather are beautiful!"

Golden Bell Camp & Conference Center

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5)

"Off the beaten path, super quiet, lots of trees and the cleanest campsite bathrooms I've ever seen.VERY reasonable rates - we paid $25 on a Friday night during the summer for a site with full hook ups. Showers are free, but they ask that you keep them short so that other campers will have hot water too... seems reasonable.The site is owned and run by the Church of the Nazarene, so they don't allow alcohol or drugs. No beer is a bit of a bummer, so I probably wouldn't stay long term, but it was great for a Friday night stop over when we were late getting out of town. Each campsite had a fire ring, and there was a pool somewhere but I didn't see it. There's a group pavilion for events. When we were there, theres was a church group of about 75 people. Still, the place wasn't noisy at all - in fact, we overslept because it was so quiet.It's not really set up for RV's. We have a 25 foot class A -- pulled into the first site off the street, which was 31 feet, but we would have had trouble getting further in. Better for trailers, campers and tents. Great experience though, and otherwise unadvertised as far as I could tell."

The Goddard School of Colorado Springs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"Definitely one of the best day cares our daughter has been to this school is very personable, and my daughter was always excited to go to school this school is also extremely clean and doesn't smell like dirty diapers like others I have been to around the springs. The teachers here are very good and will provide you with a daily report on what they worked on, how your child did, etc. Overall I was extremely satisfied with this day care and would highly recommend to anyone."

La Petite Academy on Rio Vista Dr

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (8)

"My daughter has been going to this daycare for about 4 months and she's so happy there. She loves going to school every day and doesn't even care when I leave which is how you know she's loving it! Her teachers are the sweetest and you can tell all the staff really cares about all of the kids there. They are super thorough and detailed and even have the kids eating healthy food all day. I'm so pleased with this school and will be sending my son here as soon as he turns one!Edited to Add that the security is awesome there too!"

The Little Gym of Colorado Springs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (19)

"My daughter loves the Little Gym. She's currently 28 months and she's been going since she was 17 months. She started in the Birds class (10-19 months), and has been doing the Beasts/Super Beasts class (19 - 35 months). She loves her coach, Ms. Jennifer, and all the other staff. Ms. Jennifer is so enthusiastic and great with kids. I love her energy! They also hold different events throughout the year too (free for members). We've met and have taken pictures with Santa and the Easter bunny!The overall class structure is great. My toddler is very active and the Little Gym is a great way to safely burn energy and socialize with other little ones and grown ups. She's progressed so much in the past year. She can do somersaults, donkey kicks, swing on the bars, walk on the balance beam and jump off foam blocks. The classes are structured so the kids start to memorize what is going to happen in each class. But not to worry, the teachers do allow the kids to run around the gym if they don't want to do the activity.Honestly, the Little Gym is such a great way to introduce a sport to toddlers. It's also a great way for younger kids to learn structure, intro skills for gymnastics, and just socialize with other kids."

Kiddie Academy of Lone Tree

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"We have had a great experience at Kiddie Academy Lone Tree. This is the 3rd childcare center we have used since my oldest was a baby and by far the best. The owner, Prinal, is very present and cares a lot about the kiddos. They also care a great deal about finding good teachers and the curriculum is wonderful. My oldest learned SO much within a few weeks of starting in the 3-year-old room. I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Aiza. My kids both love her and she handles every question or concern promptly and with care. Also special shout-out to Ms. Leeba, Ms. Traci and Ms. Dawna. My kids have had a great experience with all of these teachers and KA is very fortunate to have them.The cameras are very nice to have peace of mind to be able to check in on your kiddo throughout the day. Their app system to record updates and take pictures is very user-friendly and the teachers do a really good job of updating it so I have always felt well-informed about how my kids' are doing. They also go above and beyond by having family activities throughout the year. It's a nice opportunity to spend more time at the center to get to know the teachers and other families more."

Ninja Nation - Centennial, CO

★★★★★ 4.5 (41)

"We came for a birthday at ninja nation on a Saturday afternoon and I was very impressed with how clean and well kept the equipment is. The staff was helpful and encouraging of the little kids (elementary age) to try some of the harder obstacles and helping them get through it. They have side party areas that can accommodate large or small groups. The bathrooms are very clean. Definitely recommend to all ages & adults too."

Big Horn Stables

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Loved this so much! The guides were so sweet & helpful, definitely made the experience even better! We will for sure be back :)"

Academy of Children's Theatre

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"My daughter just got involved in the acting classes here and absolutely loves it! Loves her instructors and has made some new friends! I was hesitant at first because of the bad review but after doing my research I got her signed up and I couldn't be happier!"

Air Force Academy Sports Camps

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Signed up my boys for basketball camp a few months ago. When we got there my daughter decided she wanted to try the volleyball side that started the next day. They accommodated is! All three loved the camp! Nothing but good experiences. I really liked how my youngest sons coach was so energetic! She greeted every kid in her group with huge smiles and energy for the day! 5 stars! Little expensive but the kids loving it was priceless. We ere commuters but the kids want to do the stay over when they are old enough."

La Petite Academy on S. Richfield St

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"I have nothing but great things to say about this La Petite. My daughter who is 4 was in the pre-k class here. Unfortunately we had to move so she was only there for 4 months but you wouldn't believe how much she learned in the short amount of time. Ms.Kris and Ms.Melissa are very good at sending out recap emails of the children's progress each day so you know what to follow up on when your child is home from school. All of the staff is friendly and they made our transition here extremely easy. I would recommend this pre-k program to every and anybody! It's well worth it for your child to be ready for kindergarten!"

Primrose School of Castle Rock

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (10)

"I went for job interview a couple days ago and they told me they would call me back on the 3rd of January but no answer back so I called them twice and they would call me right back . It would be nice if they call back and tell me if I got the job ."

The Learning Experience - Cottonwood Creek

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Amazing place!!! We love our sons teacher mrs. Angela. And we love everyone there. Very helpful and very communitive for issues or questions that parents may have"

Bear Creek Stables

★★★★☆ 4.1 (44)

"We chose to come here after a negative experience at another stable. We're glad we came here.We filled out the necessary paperwork and we were on our way. Unlike our previous experience at another place, the manager was very nice to us. Our guide, Paula was so nice. She was very knowledgeable and took great care of us and our horses. It was a great time and we'll be back!"

Space Voyage

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"My 6 year old grandson came from Georgia to attend Space Voyage camp and I wasn't sure if he was too young to enjoy it. He loved every minute of it and learned so much. It was a wonderful blend of science, experiments, space simulations, video play and socializing. The older kids help the younger kids, Doc runs a great program and all the counselors were terrific. He can't wait to go back next year! I would highly recommend!"

Sagebrush Stables

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I finally made it out after weather delays and I wish I had gone sooner! The horses are beautiful, the staff is so kind and helpful. They are organized, accommodating, and focused on safety. It makes such a difference when everyone- horses and humans- are in harmony. I can't wait to go back!"

The Goddard School of Parker

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"Our older son went to Parker Goddard and has absolutely excelled in kindergarten and 1st grade. In fact, our son is at a 2nd/3rd grade reading and math level. I would have to give a lot of credit to Goddard and the teaching staff for this. Amazing school and very proud to recommend this it to anyone! Plus, you can't beat the daily reports."

Trackers Earth Denver

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The best summer camp! My son has a blast every day and loves the archery and carving. The denver director is also so super great with my son! I highly recommend!"

Everbrook Academy of Meridian

★★★☆☆ 3 (6)

"Amazing teachers and leadership at this facility! The Director here is caring and works super hard to make sure all the kids are well cared for and happy. Ignore the negative comments slandering the staff with false statements - not baked in any kind of reality."

Sanborn Western Camps

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I was lucky enough to be a camper and staff member at this camp for 7 years total. The amount of opportunity at SWC is unprecedented. There is so much to do that is out of the ordinary: hike up a mountain at 2am and watch a meteor shower, ride a horse for 5 days/50 miles, participate in Gymkhana, make rose-petal soap, and so so much more... It's hard to put into words how special this place is to me and so many others. You kind of just have to find out for yourself. Without this camp, I don't think I would have such a strong sense of self/wonder/imagination. It's the kind of place that fosters creativity, love for the outdoors and tight bonds with others. I met my best friends and made my favorite memories at SWC. I could talk about this haven all day!"

New Horizon Academy

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"I love my daughter teacher she is awesome she communicate with me daily and address any concerns I have the director Mrs Monica was very helpful with my daughter transition to this new school we loved it here"

Blue Mountain Ranch

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"As both a camper and a counselor, these were the best summers of my life. I cannot recommend Blue Mountain Ranch enough."

Shredder

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23)

"I grew up near Eldora, back when they had one hour tickets super cheap so my parents would take us all the time starting when I was tiny. I always felt so lucky to have learnt how to ski before I could remember all the hard parts! Now it's a long drive and a big expense to ski anywhere with kids and you KNOW they won't last an hour out on the snow, so of course I never get around to taking them up with me. Enter the amazing Shredder school! It's close by, it's a lot cheaper than a lift ticket, and it's indoors! My daughter, who refuses to wear anything but dresses, loves skiing so much now that she will happily put on pants on Wednesdays for Shredder! THAT IS A HUGE DEAL!!! The guys do all the hard work of getting their boots and skis on, getting them up the hill, and teaching them all the skills they need to hit the snow with mom and/or dad. By next winter I'm confident she'll be able to make some real turns with me when we get out, or be able to have a half day in ski school without it being all tears, because Shredder School has made skiing SOOO much fun for her!"

YMCA Camp Shady Brook

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"I came here for a wedding this past weekend and I just want to give a shoutout to Chris and his crew on their great customer service! He was very attentive when we had some cabin issues and got things fixed right away. We loved being able to try out archery, riflery, and axe throwing mere hours before going to our friends wedding. The food that was served was great too! It really brought me back to when I was a kid. Thanks for the great experience!"

HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (3)

"Went here for the sunshine and storytime and had a blast! The kids job that day was to collect items in nature and build a nest. After story time we got to visit the goats and donkeys. There was preschool starting when we arrived, and they were out hiking and exploring. Signed up for a pony ride this weekend and excited to explore more here."

The Goddard School of Meridian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"This school is amazing. We relocated from FL and had my son join PK. We found the teachers to be invested, caring and committed. The owner is on site and runs a well oiled machine. The office staff is friendly, helpful and communicates well. Our standards are high and this school exceeded them."

Bright Beginnings Learning Center

★★★★☆ 4.2 (10)

"We LOVE Bright Beginnings. We've had some pretty rough experiences with childcare in the past, but after keeping our daughter home with a nanny for several months, she was getting cabin fever and needed some more stimulation! She started about 3 months ago and LOVES it here. She has not had any new teachers in the time she's been there, and it shows. She has a very clear bond with her teachers and even asks to go to daycare on the weekends. At drop-offs, she hugs me and runs into her classroom. Even when she's having a tough morning, ALL of the staff jump in to help and are wonderful at redirecting her.We have noticed how much she is learning - she comes home and sings the songs they sing together, she tells us all about her day, and her friends. We feel so lucky to have Bright Beginnings in our lives! The only downside for us is it's a bit of a drive. However, it's 100% worth it for the quality of care she is receiving."

A Rising Star Equestrian Center

★★★★☆ 4.2 (10)

"I love this place! I've ordered landscaping and gardening materials from them and am happy each time. They have quality materials for gardening and landscaping, are affordable, and are so nice to work with. Highly recommend!"

Id-Ra-Ha-Je Camp Retreat Center

★★★★☆ 4.1 (16)

"I went to this camp as a chaperone with a local charter school this week. It is a Christian camp, and while some of the students had been there previously with church groups, others with no religious affiliation expressed some angst at what to expect. We had a wonderful experience, and I was blown away by professionalism and expertise of the staff. While they obliviously do well with church groups, they are also great with secular groups. The classes the students took ranged from survival skills, to bouldering, to animal habitats, to archery, to high ropes, to pioneering. The kids had a wonderful time, the food was good, and the staff was so helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Their campus is in beautiful, peaceful, Bailey. Not too far from the city, but far enough to get away. A great place to have any church, school, or even business retreat!"