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Dawson Summer Camps offers more than 120 camps that include activities such as Boys' Lacrosse, Flag Football, Girls' Volleyball, Ninja Academy, Tennis, Robotics, Hands on Science Camps, STEAMventures!, Makespace Digital Design, LEGO® themed camps, Clay and Paint, Jewelry Making, Musical Theater, Woodworking, Fabulous Fiber Art, Debate Camp, Cooking Camps, Jr. Adventures, Dance Camps, and a Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Program. Full-day campers have daily access to swimming in an outdoor pool that is 3 feet deep in the shallow end and 10 feet deep in the deep end, with lifeguards on duty.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: More than 120 camps offered June 1–July 24, 2026, in weekly sessions; full-day camps run Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with optional before-camp care from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and after-camp care from 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Dawson Summer Camps is fully licensed and has a low staff-to-camper ratio, with all camp Leads CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. A Health and Wellness Specialist is on campus during camp hours, the camp works closely with a school nurse consultant who trains staff and delegates healthcare responsibilities, and an RN is available for on-call consultation throughout the summer. Parents must provide all health information during registration, and because camp staff administer medications under RN delegation, a physician’s and parent’s signatures are required for all medications. Those using the pool are asked to wear a swimsuit to camp and bring a towel, sunscreen, pool shoes, and a change of clothes, and parents must notify Dawson Summer Camps on the registration application if a child does not swim and needs a flotation device in the pool.
Lunch is provided daily at no additional charge, with options that include a hot lunch, deli bar, salad bar, fresh fruit, and vegetarian choices, and dietary restrictions can be supported. Camp spaces are limited, all camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with full payment required at the time of application, and if a camp fills up, families are encouraged to join the waitlist. Before and after camp care is available with limited space, and a camp t-shirt is included with camp tuition for one camp. The Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Program is available for ages 14–15.
Dawson reports that for over 50 years it has been Colorado's top K–12 private school and operates as a college preparatory program with a relevant curriculum for K–12 students. Dawson notes that students spend an average of 100 hours each year learning outside the traditional classroom through field trips, community service, travel, internships, on-campus labs, speakers, and maker space activities. Dawson lists credentials and recognitions that include being fully licensed, an A+ overall Niche grade, #2 STEM High School in Colorado, a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of 15, a 30:1 student-to-college counselor ratio, 100% graduation rate, 100% college acceptance, 16 AP courses, over 80 courses and electives, a 25,000 sq ft Innovation Center, 15 interscholastic sports, 15 arts programs, free lunch and after school care, and a robotics team that received the Gene Haas Foundation FIRST Grant. Dawson also states that 70% of faculty have advanced degrees with an average tenure of 8 years, and that its college counseling program is a customized journey that begins freshman year with 1:1 guidance.
Dawson describes its mission as a community of K–12 educators, faculty, and parents who believe education should prepare students for academic success and for life, recognize students as individuals, value their abilities, teach them to savor life, and graduate students ready to meet success. Dawson reports having an on-site security team, enhanced video monitoring capabilities, modern security upgrades, and full-time social-emotional support staff, and states that all faculty, staff, and coaches undergo mandatory background and reference checks plus annual training in first aid, emergency protocols, and sexual misconduct prevention.
Parent and student testimonials describe Dawson as having elevated academic expectations, interactive learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, a beautiful campus, a safe environment, and a tight-knit community, and note that students learn to work hard, problem-solve, help others, and build meaningful relationships. Testimonials also mention that Dawson supports passions such as golf, offers many opportunities, and that faculty and staff put effort into getting to know each student and creating an environment where students can be their authentic selves and have their curiosity encouraged.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: More than 120 camps offered June 1–July 24, 2026, in weekly sessions; full-day camps run Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with optional before-camp care from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and after-camp care from 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Dawson Summer Camps is fully licensed and has a low staff-to-camper ratio, with all camp Leads CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. A Health and Wellness Specialist is on campus during camp hours, the camp works closely with a school nurse consultant who trains staff and delegates healthcare responsibilities, and an RN is available for on-call consultation throughout the summer. Parents must provide all health information during registration, and because camp staff administer medications under RN delegation, a physician’s and parent’s signatures are required for all medications. Those using the pool are asked to wear a swimsuit to camp and bring a towel, sunscreen, pool shoes, and a change of clothes, and parents must notify Dawson Summer Camps on the registration application if a child does not swim and needs a flotation device in the pool.
Lunch is provided daily at no additional charge, with options that include a hot lunch, deli bar, salad bar, fresh fruit, and vegetarian choices, and dietary restrictions can be supported. Camp spaces are limited, all camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with full payment required at the time of application, and if a camp fills up, families are encouraged to join the waitlist. Before and after camp care is available with limited space, and a camp t-shirt is included with camp tuition for one camp. The Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Program is available for ages 14–15.
Dawson reports that for over 50 years it has been Colorado's top K–12 private school and operates as a college preparatory program with a relevant curriculum for K–12 students. Dawson notes that students spend an average of 100 hours each year learning outside the traditional classroom through field trips, community service, travel, internships, on-campus labs, speakers, and maker space activities. Dawson lists credentials and recognitions that include being fully licensed, an A+ overall Niche grade, #2 STEM High School in Colorado, a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of 15, a 30:1 student-to-college counselor ratio, 100% graduation rate, 100% college acceptance, 16 AP courses, over 80 courses and electives, a 25,000 sq ft Innovation Center, 15 interscholastic sports, 15 arts programs, free lunch and after school care, and a robotics team that received the Gene Haas Foundation FIRST Grant. Dawson also states that 70% of faculty have advanced degrees with an average tenure of 8 years, and that its college counseling program is a customized journey that begins freshman year with 1:1 guidance.
Dawson describes its mission as a community of K–12 educators, faculty, and parents who believe education should prepare students for academic success and for life, recognize students as individuals, value their abilities, teach them to savor life, and graduate students ready to meet success. Dawson reports having an on-site security team, enhanced video monitoring capabilities, modern security upgrades, and full-time social-emotional support staff, and states that all faculty, staff, and coaches undergo mandatory background and reference checks plus annual training in first aid, emergency protocols, and sexual misconduct prevention.
Parent and student testimonials describe Dawson as having elevated academic expectations, interactive learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, a beautiful campus, a safe environment, and a tight-knit community, and note that students learn to work hard, problem-solve, help others, and build meaningful relationships. Testimonials also mention that Dawson supports passions such as golf, offers many opportunities, and that faculty and staff put effort into getting to know each student and creating an environment where students can be their authentic selves and have their curiosity encouraged.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
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