Summer Camps 2011
Summer sports camps are a great release for kids. Not only can they increase your athletic ability, but they are also great social outlets, usually tire kids out (no more yelling during dinner), and most of them have quality instructors that have a passion for their sport and are fantastic with kids. Oftentimes, a players ability can be drastically increased with one specialized sports camp. The following camps are all based in Boulder County and focus sports, health and fitness.
Active Camps
These camps are not necessarily focused on team sports, rather teaching kids to be activities such as hiking and horseback riding.
Organization : ACADEMY STABLES
- Time : May 30th through August 8
- Location : Lafayette
- Sports : Horseback Riding
- Price : $295 per camp
- Age : 5 and older
Horse camp that teaches kids about horse care, horse shows, safety, both english and western style riding and various other horse-oriented activites. Sessions are half-day. Call (303)828.2968 for more information.
Organization : CORNERSTONE SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMP
- Time : Start June 6
- Location : 4255 Nelson Rd, Longmont
- Sports : Horseback Riding
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : 8 and older
Horse camp that focuses on riding, stable management and recreation. Call (303)828.9040 for more information.
Organization : ELDORADO YOGA CAMP
- Time : Start June 6th
- Location : 2875 County Road 67
- Sports : Yoga and other traditional camp activities
- Price : $250 per child per week
- Age : 6 – 18
Integrates yoga with other traditional camp activities. Call (303)249.1671 for more information.
Organization : NORTHERN COLORADO FENCERS
- Time : Camp starts May 31st, morning and evening sessions available
- Location : 1949 33rd St., Boulder
- Sports : Fencing
- Price : $136 to $170 per camper
- Age : 7 – 12
Campers learn all about fencing, including rules, offense and defense, how to conduct bouts and tournament play while emphasizing fun and safety. Call (303)443.6557 for more information.
Organization : QUEST CENTER
- Time : Camp starts June 6th, go from 9 am to 12 pm
- Location : 1501 Lee Hill Rd., #18
- Sports : Martial Arts, Ninjitsu
- Price : $150 each session
- Age : 4 – 8 (Adult Camps also available)
Depending on choice of camp, campers will learn about how to use ninja weapons, learn teamwork and self confidence, physical and mental strength and have fun. Call (303)440.3647 for more information.
Organization : UNICORN RANCH HORSE CAMP
- Time : Start June 6
- Location : Longmont
- Sports : Horseback Riding
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : 9 and older
Horse camp that emphasizes riding, personal instruction, horse safety and stable management. Call (720)270.5553 for more information.
Organization : Y RIDERS CYCLING AND SKATEBOARDING CAMPS
- Time : Camps start June 6th
- Location : Vary according to camp
- Sports : Skateboarding and Cycling
- Price : Prices start at $265 for YMCA members
- Age : 6 through 18 depending on camp
Outdoor Camps
These camps emphasize outdoor sports and activites such as hiking, kayaking and rafting.
Organization : GIRLS WILDERNESS PROGRAM
- Time : June through August
- Location : Boulder
- Sports : Backpacking, rock climbing,
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Girls only camp that offers four to 12 day wilderness expeditions, day camp sessions and mother-daughter adventures. Call (303)938.9191 for more information.
Organization : JUNIOR KAYAK LEAGUE AND SUMMER CAMP
- Time : June 13-17th
- Location : Colorado
- Sports : Kayaking
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : Teenagers
Junior kayak league consists of seven teams across the state who practice regularly. Freestyle camp is a good way to try kayaking. Call (303)809.8942 for more information.
Organization : SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES (SMBA)
- Time : Starts June 6
- Location : First meet is at 194 Taft, Millennium Sporting Association
- Sports : Mountain Biking
- Price : $300
- Age : 7 – 18
SingleTrack Mountain Biking Adventures provides youth with a solid mountain biking foundation. Youth learn about safety, are given individual attention and have fun. Call (303)447.8014 for more information.
Team Sports Camps
These camps emphasize team sports, such as lacrosse, basketball soccer.
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Organization : CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP
- Time : Each week Challenger is at a different venue. Look at their website for more information.
- Location : Locations include YMCA of Boulder Valley, Town of Superior and Boulder Country Club
- Sports : Soccer
- Price : Prices ranges
- Age : 3 – 16
Challenger soccer camp is the largest soccer camp in North America. Players learn British style soccer, including techniques, teamwork and tactics. Call (800)878.2167 for more information.
Organization : MILLENIUM HARVEST HOUSE JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
- Time : Camp starts May 31st, 9 am to 4 pm
- Location : 1345 28th St., Boulder
- Sports : Tennis
- Price : $375 for all-day camp, Prices vary for half day camp.
- Age : 4 – 18
Camp for all levels and abilities focusing on helping players improve and get a feel for the game by working on stroke development, shot placement, strategy and match play. Half day and full day camps available. Call (303)449.5033 for more information.
Organization : ARAPAHOE YMCA SPORTS CAMP
- Time : Camp starts May 31st.
- Location : Arapahoe YMCA, 95th and Arapahoe
- Sports : Every week focuses on a new sport
- Price : $220 member / $245 non-member
- Age : 6 – 15
Each week the camp will focus on a different sport ranging from soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football and more. Call the front desk at (303)442.2778 for more information.
Organization : ART OF SOCCER
- Time : May 31st through June 4th
- Location : 7750 Jade Ct., Boulder
- Sports : Soccer
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : 8 – 16
Camp focuses on team development, tactics, formations and style. Call (303)494.0264 for more information.
Organization : BOULDER COUNTY FORCE SOCCER
- Time : June 6
- Location : 3805 47th St., Boulder
- Sports : Soccer
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : 4 to 14
For all skill levels, this camp designs its activities to accomodate varying skill levels with an emphasize on both having fun and improvement. Call (303)443.8877 for more information.
Organization : BOULDER INDOOR SOCCER CAMP
- Time : First session starts May 31st, half day sessions available
- Location : 2845 29th Street
- Sports : Soccer
- Price : Start at $40 for one half day
- Age : 4 – 15 years old
Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp focuses fundamentals, techniques and tactics with additonal focus on technical ball control, feints, deception and fast footwork. Call (303)440.0809 for more information.
Organization : BOULDER RAPIDS YOUTH SOCCER CAMP
- Time : May through August. Camp starts at 9 am
- Location : Boulder and Longmont
- Sports : Soccer
- Price : $129 per week
- Age : 5 to 16
This camp is supervised by Rapids head coach Peter Ambrose and features professoinal coaches and collegiate all-American soccer players. Campers recieve competitive training on fundamentals, techniques and tactics. It is designed to be both competitive and fun. Call (303)440.0809 for more information.
Organization : UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SPORTS CAMP
- Time : Day and Overnight Camps available from May to July
- Location : Univeristy of Colorado
- Sports : Football, basketball, tennis, golf, ski, volleyball and soccer
- Price : Prices vary
- Age : High school level recommended
This camp gives athletes an opportunity to work with quality division one coaches and experience the University of Colorado.
Organization : CITY OF BOULDER SPORTS CAMP
- Date : Start June 6th
- Location : East Boulder Community Center
- Sports : Include Cheerleading, soccer, tennis and more.
- Price : Prices Vary
- Age : Age varies upon camp
Each week will be a different theme ranging from a wide variety of sporting activities, games, swimming, and canoeing. Swimming will be implemented every day and canoeing twice during the week. Call (303)441.4427 for more information.
