CSU Spur Camps
Johnson Recreation Center and CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216
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CSU Spur Camps include activities such as watching dog and cat surgeries, exploring rooftop greenhouses, trying interactive exhibits and special demonstrations, using virtual reality, and viewing art installations. Camp options include CSU Youth Sport Camps with a field trip up to Fort Collins for a day, Hands-On History camps like PAWS AND CLAWS, Center Stage Youth Art Camp, Upcycle Fashion Camp, Engineering Your World, the Leader Launch workshop, El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival with orchestra rehearsals and instrument-based yoga and wellness sessions, and electives like music history, improvisation, and conducting masterclasses. CSU Spur is described as a free, public learning destination for everyone and is always free to visit.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: CSU Spur Camps run on various schedules, including one-day, half-day, and week-long Monday–Friday sessions, with some camps offered in March, June, July, and August.
• Price: HANDS-ON HISTORY: PAWS AND CLAWS costs $300 per student; CSU Youth Sport Camps are free with a refundable $50 deposit; Hands-On History camps cost $350 per student per week; Leader Launch costs $39 per participant; Center Stage Youth Art Camp costs $300 per student; Upcycle Fashion Camp costs $400 per camper with lunch and materials included; Engineering Your World costs $500 per participant; El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival is free.
CSU Spur’s educational programs are described as inspiring youth to tackle real-world problems through hands-on, experiential learning and connecting children to scientists, researchers, veterinary experts, and faculty through live demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and interactive experiences. CSU Spur focuses on food, water, and health, and is described as part of the evolution of education and an investment in the development of the next generation. CSU Spur has been fully open to the public with hands-on, family-friendly activities around food, water, and health for two years.
Priority for CSU Spur camps and several scholarships is given to students who live in or attend school in the 80216 zip code, and scholarships are available for all camps. Hands-On History camp is offered in partnership with History Colorado. El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival is free and prioritizes applicants from “low” and “very low” socioeconomic backgrounds, as defined by state and federal income guidelines, and students who live or go to school in the 80216 zip code. CSU Spur is described as connecting urban and rural communities by bringing awareness and appreciation of the food system, water, and health to a broad audience and creating innovation to serve rural communities. Registration for Summer 2026 camps will open Jan. 2, and there is a Summer 2026 interest form.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: CSU Spur Camps run on various schedules, including one-day, half-day, and week-long Monday–Friday sessions, with some camps offered in March, June, July, and August.
• Price: HANDS-ON HISTORY: PAWS AND CLAWS costs $300 per student; CSU Youth Sport Camps are free with a refundable $50 deposit; Hands-On History camps cost $350 per student per week; Leader Launch costs $39 per participant; Center Stage Youth Art Camp costs $300 per student; Upcycle Fashion Camp costs $400 per camper with lunch and materials included; Engineering Your World costs $500 per participant; El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival is free.
CSU Spur’s educational programs are described as inspiring youth to tackle real-world problems through hands-on, experiential learning and connecting children to scientists, researchers, veterinary experts, and faculty through live demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and interactive experiences. CSU Spur focuses on food, water, and health, and is described as part of the evolution of education and an investment in the development of the next generation. CSU Spur has been fully open to the public with hands-on, family-friendly activities around food, water, and health for two years.
Priority for CSU Spur camps and several scholarships is given to students who live in or attend school in the 80216 zip code, and scholarships are available for all camps. Hands-On History camp is offered in partnership with History Colorado. El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival is free and prioritizes applicants from “low” and “very low” socioeconomic backgrounds, as defined by state and federal income guidelines, and students who live or go to school in the 80216 zip code. CSU Spur is described as connecting urban and rural communities by bringing awareness and appreciation of the food system, water, and health to a broad audience and creating innovation to serve rural communities. Registration for Summer 2026 camps will open Jan. 2, and there is a Summer 2026 interest form.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
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