CSU Spur Camps
Johnson Recreation Center and CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216
About
CSU Spur Camps offers camps for ages 5-18, including rotating camp opportunities. Available options include CSU Youth Sport Camps, Hands-On History Camps, Leader Launch Workshop, Center Stage Youth Art Camp, Upcycle Fashion Camp, Engineering Your World, and spring break camps such as Hands-On History: Paws and Claws.
Programs
- Camps — ages 5-18 · CSU Spur camps are designed to meet the interests of young learners and include rotating camp opportunities.
- Summer camps — ages 5-18 · Camps are hosted at CSU Spur in Denver; scholarships are available for all camps.
- Spring break camps: Hands-On History: Paws and Claws — Grades 1-5 · $300 per session · March 30-April 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- CSU Youth Sport Camps — Ages 5-13 · Weekly (Monday-Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. · $0 per week · Offered weekly, June 1-Aug. 14; priority is given to students who live or go to school in the 80216 zip code; a required $50 deposit is refunded after camp completion.
- Hands-On History Camps — Ages 6-10 · $350 per week · Offered July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, or Aug. 3-7; discounts and scholarships are available for students who live in or attend school in the 80216 zip code.
- Leader Launch Workshop — Ages 8-12 · $39 · A one-day workshop on June 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; scholarships are available for students who live in or attend school in the 80216 zip code.
- Center Stage Youth Art Camp — Ages 8-13 · Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · $300 per week · Offered June 1-5 or June 8-12; scholarships are available.
- Upcycle Fashion Camp — Ages 10-13 · 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · $400 per week · Offered June 8-12; lunch and materials are included; scholarships are available for students who live in or attend school in the 80216 zip code.
- Engineering Your World — Ages 12-14 · Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · A week-long STEM summer program offered June 1-5.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $0–$400
About the provider
CSU Spur camps are hosted at CSU Spur in Denver, and scholarships are available for all camps. Some program areas, such as the virtual reality classroom, are only available for students aged 9 or older. CSU Spur hosts field trips for students from preK through college/adult, and educators may bring groups of up to 20 students for a self-guided tour during open hours.
Reservations are required for guided experiences at CSU Spur. All CSU Spur education programs are free to school groups. Transportation (bus) reimbursement is available for qualifying schools. Some program areas, such as the virtual reality classroom, are only available for students aged 9 or older. CSU Spur hosts field trips for students from preK through college/adult. Educators are welcome to bring a group of up to 20 students for a self-guided tour any time during open hours. If you have a larger group, notify the education team at [email protected].
Last updated September 2, 2026.
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