STEM “2015” SUMMER CAMP
OPPORTUNITIES
For Middle and High School Students
DMA (Digital Media Academy) Technology Summer Camps @ Regis University, Denver, CO
https://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/
Call for information: 866-366-5642
June 22, 2015 through July 10, 2015
One and two week opportunities available for teens ages 12 – 18
Examples of courses include:
3D Modeling and Character Design with Maya, Introduction and Advanced Digital Film Making, Electronic Music
Production, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Mobile Web Design, App Development, Robotics and
Programming, and 3D Printing.
STEM Summer Camps @ Deep Space Workplace and Event Center, Parker, CO
http://www.deepspace.me/summer-camps/
Call for information: (720) 675-7932
A Week of Geek
July 13th - 17th, 2015
Monday-Friday (5 days)
Recommended for ages 9-14.
This camp gives students exposure to different types of technology.
Examples include: Computer Programming in Minecraft, 3D
Printers, LEGO Mindstorm Sumo Robots, and Animation, Plus More!
All About the Bots
July 20th - 24th, 2015
Monday-Friday (5 days)
Recommended for ages 9-14.
This camp is for kids who love robots. Kids will spend time on
robotics building with LEGO Mindstorm and programming activities.
They will become familiar with the Arduino platform and will use
sensors, motors, switches, lights, cameras and more.
Code Like a BOSS!
July 27th - 31st, 2015
Monday-Friday (5 days)
Recommended for ages 10-14
This camp is for kids that want to be computer programmers. They
will learn Computer Programming in Minecraft and will learn the
basics of web development. They will be introduced to Python and
Java programming languages.
Mod Like a Modder (Minecraft)
August 3rd - 7th, 2015
Monday-Friday (5 days)
Recommended for ages 10-16.
This camp is for kids that love Minecraft and Computer
Programming. Students will learn the basics of the Java
programming language as they create their very own Minecraft
Mod. They will set up a Java development environment, and will
learn to use a graphics program to create custom Minecraft objects.
Colorado Mountain College – Breckenridge Campus
Summer Technology Institute 2015
June 22 – June 26
http://coloradomtn.edu/campuses/breckenridge_dillon/summit_summer_technology_institute/
The Colorado Mountain College Summer Technology Institute is a week-long, technology-packed learning adventure.
Students will learn about the technical, creative, and business aspects of technology. Students will learn website
development, digital photography, e-commerce shopping carts, Photoshop, video production and editing, and more.
Registration limited to 15 students. Call for information: 970-989-1329
Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science Summer Camp
July 13 – July 17, 2015
Call for information: 303-871-2107
http://www.du.edu/rsecs/summer_camp/
In this program, 8th to 12th grade students will be on the beautiful University of Denver campus with adult
supervision, hands on learning, and the opportunity to explore the development of future technologies.
Participants will gain insight about the fundamentals of computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering through
the design and building of engineering robotic systems.
BITS, BYTES & BOTS COMPUTER ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMPS
Platte River Academy, Highlands Ranch, CO
Various dates June – July
Call for information: 303-841-4411
http://bitsbytesbots.com/bitsbytesbots/summer-camps/
Camp opportunities for students ages 6 – 16
Examples of camp programs are: Building and Programming Robots, Computer Game Creation, Introduction to
Computer Animation, and 3D Modeling and 3D Animation.
Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO
Summer Science Institute 2015
Various Dates June – July
http://www.msudenver.edu/case/summerscienceinstitute/
Camp opportunities for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Students attending these two week camps will have the
opportunity to explore fun applications of math and science in
an exciting, hands-on, team oriented atmosphere on the Auraria
Campus.
Call for information: 303-556-5740
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
http://students.csmspace.com/ Call for information: 303-384-2401
Discover STEM Camp
Engineering Design Summer Camps
For: Middle School Students
For: High School Students
This is a week long summer camp held on-campus
at Colorado School of Mines. This camp is designed
to introduce middle school students, grade 6-8 to
science, technology, engineering and
mathematical concepts. The goal is to create an
environment where students have fun while
learning new skills.
The Engineering Design Summer Camp, offered
through the K-12 Student Outreach Program at
Colorado School of Mines, provides an opportunity
for high school students to attend a weeklong
summer camp on the Mines campus in Golden,
Colorado. The objective of the camp is to guide
participants through a fun and rewarding handson experience of authentic engineering design.
Students will be challenged to invent, to create, to
design, and to build.
Online Technology, Computer Programming, and
Forensic Science are the programs offered.
http://inside.mines.edu/CASTEM-Discover
Math Pioneers
http://inside.mines.edu/Engineering-DesignSummer-Camp
Call for information: 720-239-2252
Igniting Students Desire to Explore and then Soar through the Mathematical Sciences
Camps for students in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
http://mathpioneers.org/our-classes/
Camps include: Beyond Calculus, Geometric Art, Math Boot Camp, Lego Robotics, Physics Phun, Plus More!
CU Science Discovery – University of Colorado Boulder
Camps located at various locations including Denver
http://sciencediscovery.colorado.edu/
Interested in a career in health and medicine?
Med School Experience – Camp location: Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Denver
July 27-31 (Ages 14-18)
Through a combination of guest speakers, hands-on activities, and lab and facility tours, students will learn about
physiology, medicine, and the role that new technology plays in improving health care.
This course is offered in partnership with the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical
Campus and is led by CU medical students, with the assistance of additional Anschutz faculty and staff.
Medical Research Matters – Camp location: Anschutz Medical Campus, CD Denver
June 8–12 (Ages 14 – 18)
Students will learn about the dynamic and critical role medical research plays in the application of medicine.
ID Tech Camp
Computer Camps held at the University of Denver
For the middle and high school student – Ages 12 - 17
Various dates throughout the summer
Call for information: 888-709-8324
https://www.idtech.com/locations/colorado-summer-camps/denver/id-tech-university-of-denver/
Courses include: Java Programming, Java Coding, Game Programming, Engineering and Programming with
Arduino, Robotics Engineering and Programming, Film Production, Web Design and Photography, Plus More!
Engineering for Kids
Camps take place at the SouthGlenn Learning Center, 6972 S. Vine St., Suite 353, Centennial, CO 80122
Call for information: 720-390-7972
Camps for students ages 5 – 14
https://engineeringforkids.com/location/denver/camps
Various dates throughout the summer
Camp opportunities include: Engineering Adventures, LEGO WeDo, LEGO EV3 Robotics, Engineering Cities and
Minecraft building, Space Pioneers and Scratch Programming, Amazing Race and Survival Camp, Inventors
Workshop, an all-girls Engineering Camp, Plus More!
SPACE VOYAGE SUMMER CAMP 2015
An enrichment program for kids ages 6 – 16
Program location: Ken Caryl Middle School, 6504 West Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, CO 80128
http://www.spacevoyage.com/sum-2015/brochure/index.html
While bringing math and science to life, Space Voyage offers an intensive program of learning and confidence
building within a space motif.
Aerospace Adventure Camps (for grades 1 – 12)
Call for information: 719-598-9755
Grades 9-12 Space Engineering Odyssey: Students apply physics, biology, chemistry and computer modeling to
make informed decisions while they work to save the International Space Station crew during a simulated space
mission crisis. COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONAL: 2 UCCS elective physics credits; additional coursework and fee required.
http://www.clccs.org/SummerMissions.aspx
Camps for students in grades K-8
For more information: www.exllearning.com
Camp opportunities include: Bridges to Engineering,
Fun with Physics, Let’s Code, Math Maniacs Minecraft
Lego-Stop Motion Animation Adventure, Robots I,
Transformers I & II, Plus more!
Alexa Café’
All Girls Tech Camp held at the University of Denver
888-709-8324
https://www.idtech.com/alexacafe/?utm_source=studenteducationprograms.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=CO_2015_300x150_AC
All girls summer program for ages 10-15, offering creative courses in coding, web design, and more.
Click here for I.D. Tech camp brochure: https://media.idtech.com/downloads/iDTech_Brochure2015.pdf
Denver Zoo
Zoo Crew – Teen Volunteer Program
Unfortunately this opportunity is closed for the summer, 2015. Applications will be available in the beginning of
2016 for the summer, 2016.
Zoo crew runs from June through August and supports a variety of areas around the zoo.
http://www.denverzoo.org/zoo-crew-teen-volunteer-program
Follow this link for more camp opportunities provided by the Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/summercamps
These camps are not endorsed by the Cherry Creek School District. The opportunities listed are options for
students to consider, which will allow them to explore STEM education outside of the CCSD classroom.
This information has been provided by the Office of STEM Education, Cherry Creek School District