Camps

Camp Opportunities

Outdoor Adventure Programs

Registration opens February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Summer Outdoor Recreation Programs offer weekly activities four days per week for teens, with new experiences and adventures in the outdoors each day. Participants experience new opportunities, test their limits, and discover everything the outdoors has to offer.

Ages 11–15
Monday–Thursday
Trips are subject to change

Week	Program Dates	Program Name and Activities
Week 1	June 16–June 19	Multi-Night Adventure in Granby Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking
Week 2	June 22–June 25	Surf and Explore Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Hiking
Week 3	July 7–July 10	Multi-Night Adventure in Buena Vista White Water Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking
Week 4	July 14–July 16	Nature’s Edge White Water Rafting, Challenge Course, River Surfing, Zip Lining
Week 5	July 20–July 23	Adventure Quest White Water Paddleboarding Clinic
Week 6	July 27–July 30	Fly Fishing / Mountain Biking 2 days of fly fishing, 2 days of mountain biking
Week 7	August 10–13	Outdoor Odyssey Paddleboarding, Hiking, Rock Climbing

Cherry Creek Family Camping Trip
Ages 5+
6/27-6/28
Generation Wild Northeast Metro Coalition work together to provide outdoor opportunities to youth and families. This is our first partner camping trip together. Families with kids 5 and up are welcome. Come camp with us at the group campsite at Cherry Creek Reservoir and enjoy outdoor programming, food and fun!

Bilingual Family Camping Trip
Ages 5+
8/29-8/30
Enjoy fishing, archery, hiking, and plenty of time around the campfire. Transportation provided from Bison Ridge Recreation Center to Cal-Wood Outdoor Center near Boulder for an overnight family camping trip. All the gear and delicious meals provided.

Family and Enrichment Camping Trips

Bilingual Family Camping Trip

Ages 5+
August 29–30

Transportation provided from Bison Ridge to Cal-Wood Outdoor Center near Boulder. All gear and meals included. Enjoy fishing, archery, hiking, and campfires.

Cherry Creek Family Camping Trip

Ages 5+
June 27–28

Generation Wild Northeast Metro Coalition hosts this family-friendly camping trip at Cherry Creek State Park. Campsites, food, programming, and fun included.

First Responder and Service Learning Camps

Registration opens February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Female First Responder Camp
Ages 12–18
June 22–24

Optional CPR Certification
June 25

Service Learning Week
Ages 6–10
June 29–July 2

Mini Police Camp
Looking for Mini Police Camp? More information is listed under the Summer Enrichment Tab.

Police Camp
Ages 11-15
Parent Meeting
7/15 5:30 p.m. at Bison Ridge Recreation Center
Camp - 8/3-8/6
Camp is a 4 day/3 night overnight camp. Transportation is provided from Bison Ridge Recreation Center to YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado.

Youth Citizens Police Academy
Ages 15-18
8/10-13

Summer Enrichment at Bison Ridge

Enrichment at Bison Ridge Recreation Center

New registration process

You must have an approved ActiveNet login. Please make sure your account is set up prior to registration day. Once you log in, you are able to search the classes by the week or ActiveNet number. Choose what class sessions you would like to register for within the week, or select the entire week. When you are ready to check out, you must pay in full.

Registration opens February 10 at 10 a.m. for summer enrichment programs.

Summer Enrichment Programs offers innovative, challenging, and fun summer classes in a variety of topics. Providing an opportunity for every child to explore new subjects, learn new skills, and discover new interests in a positive and engaging environment. Please visit c3gov.com/camp for complete program descriptions.

Ages 6-10
Monday-Thursday
Time blocks are typically 9-10:30, 10:30-noon, noon-12:30 (Lunch Bunch), 12:30-2, and 2-4.

Week 1 June 15-June 18
ActiveNet Number 7652.201

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	LegoMania $30/$35
10:30 a.m.-noon	Hello Summer! $30/$35
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 1 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	White Rabbit Magic Camp $55/$60
2-4 p.m.	Basketball with Skyhawk Sports $60/$65

Week 2 June 22-June 25
ActiveNet Number 7652.202

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	Cooking with Sticky Fingers $25/$30
10:30 a.m.-noon	American Sign Language Story $45/$50
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 2 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Ocean Blue with Science Matters $55/$60
2-4 p.m.	Gallery on the Go Session 1 $40/$45

Week 3 July 6-July 9
ActiveNet Number 7652.203

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	Color Me Crazy $35/$40
10:30 a.m.-noon	Getting Dirty $40/$45
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 3 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Spineless Superheroes with Butterfly Pavilion $40/$45
2-4 p.m.	Volleyball with Skyhawk Sports $60/$65

Week 4 July 13-July16
ActiveNet Number 7652.204

Time	Class
9-noon	Mini Police Camp $55/$60
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 4 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Crafty Corner $35/$40
2-4 p.m.	Omniform Martial Arts Session 1 $60/$65

Week 5 July 20-July 23
ActiveNet Number 7652.205

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	We are Family! $35/$40
10:30 a.m.-noon	Kids Choice $35/$40
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 5 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Creative Voice: Writing & ASL Story $45/$50
2-4 p.m.	Pickleball with Skyhawk Sports $60/$65

Week 6 July 27-July30
ActiveNet Number 7652.206

Time	Class
9-noon	Jr. Fire Academy $50/$55
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 6 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Crafty Corner $35/$40
2-4 p.m.	Ominform Martial Arts Session 2 $60/$65

Week 7 August 3-August 6
ActiveNet Number 7652.207

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	Mod Podge Galore $35/$40
10:30 a.m.-noon	The Outdoor Escape $35/$40
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 7 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	Astronaut Academy with Science Matters $55/$60
2-4 p.m.	Gallery on the Go Session 2 $40/$45

Week 8 August 10-13
ActiveNet Number 7652.208

Time	Class
9-10:30 a.m.	Baking Bonanza $40/$45
10:30 a.m.-noon	Intro to Ukulele $45/$50
Noon-12:30 p.m.	Lunch Bunch 8 $5/$10
12:30-2 p.m.	K-Pop Anime Manga Drawing Workshop $45/$50
2-4 p.m.	Cartoon Adventures in Space: Drawing Workshop $45/$50

Licensed Summer Camps

New Registration Process for Licensed Summer Camps!

All registration will be online only through your ActiveNet account. Please make sure your account is set up prior to registration day. Once you have an approved ActiveNet account, you are able to log in and search "Youth Camp Venture" or Teen Adventure Trek". You have the option to choose which weeks to sign up for by checking the box on each week, or selecting all weeks.

The first week is due up front and is non-refundable.

Once you are registered, you will be asked to fill out an online enrollment form. It will be located here after February 11.

You can email Youth Services staff for more information.

Registration opens February 10 at 10 a.m. for Commerce City residents. Non residents may register starting February 11.

Camp Hours 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Teen Adventure Trek

Adventure Trek offers youth ages 11-14 a new trip every day. Participants travel off-site for activities such as the zoo, amusement parks, and water-based fun. Drop off and pick up is at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center.

ActiveNet Number 7622.201

Dates	Main Field Trip*
June 15-June 19	Paddle Boarding
June 22-June 26	White Water Rafting
June 29-July 2	Cheyenne Mountain
July 6-July 10	Rock Climbing
July 13-July 17	Water World
July 20-July 24	Treehouse Adventure Park
July 27-July 31	Horseback Riding
August 3-August 7	Elitch Gardens
August 10-August 14	The Edge Adventure Park

$160/week for residents, $175 for non-residents
*Trips subject to change

Youth Camp Venture

Youth Camp Venture is a licensed camp for children ages 6 to 10. Children enjoy arts and crafts, hands-on STEAM activities, active play, refreshing swimming, and fun-filled weekly field trips.

ActiveNet Number 7602.201

Date	Theme	Field Trip**
June 15-June19	Sky's the Limit	Sky Zone & Splash Pad
June 22-June 26	Space Odyssey	Planetarium & Boulder Reservoir
June 29-July 2*	Wacky Water	Broomfield Bay
July 6-July 10	Shark Week	Aquarium
July 13-July 17	Time Travelers	Slick City
July 20-July 24	Mad Science	Denver Museum of Nature & Science
July 27-July 31	Blowing Off Steam	Children's Museum
August 3-August 7	Carnival	Boondocks
August 10-August 14	Mystery Week	Mystery Week Trip