Compare 33+ Science & Innovation programs in Denver — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Kids master digital media skills in filmmaking, animation, coding, and YouTube production, emphasizing collaboration and real-world tools.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations in Denver Metro Area
Phone
(512) 753-5878
Kids build functional LEGO machines, exploring engineering principles, simple machines, structural design, and motorized systems through hands-on projects.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Ignites curiosity with hands-on experiments, including explosive rockets, glowing slime, and engineering challenges, inspiring discovery in young scientists.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations in Denver Metro Area
Phone
303-403-0432
High school students explore biomedical engineering through hands-on activities, 3D printing, lab tours, and building prototype medical devices.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Colorado Anschutz, 12705 E. Montview Ave., Suite 100, Aurora, CO 80045
Phone
(303) 315-5969
High school students engage in week-long, non-credit classes with experiential learning, lab work, and field trips in specialized STEM fields like Aerospace and Biotechnology.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Colorado Boulder campus
Phone
N/A
Middle school students delve into biodiversity, ecology, computer programming, technology, physics, and astronomy with hands-on computer building and telescope use.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
University of Denver campus
Phone
N/A
An immersive four-week program for 8th-9th grade girls, blending hands-on STEM activities, advocacy workshops, entrepreneurship, and college readiness on a university campus.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1499 Julian St, Denver, CO 80204
Phone
303-893-4363
Campers combine robotics, coding, and engineering to solve problems and innovate by programming with Micro:bit and building complex machines with LEGO.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Sturm Hall, 2020-2040 South Race Street Denver, CO 80210
Phone
(888) 861-6369
High school students learn about drone aviation through hands-on experiences, in collaboration with CSU's Drone Center and Colorado Air & Space Port.
Age Group
High School
Location
CSU Spur, Denver
Phone
N/A
Girls engage in authentic research across biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics, led by female STEM faculty and undergraduates.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221-1099
Phone
(303) 458-4092
A prestigious program where high school students engage in independent research projects, guided by expert mentors, with opportunities for publication.
Age Group
High School
Location
Research Ignited Online Platform
Phone
+1 (919) 213-1821
Campers explore science and engineering through hands-on activities, combined with thrilling outdoor adventures like climbing and archery.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
10455 W 6th Avenue, Suite 150 Denver, CO 80215
Phone
(720) 266-2143
High school students engage in a 5-day commuter program on campus, combining coursework, hands-on projects, and team-building activities to explore engineering, science, and technology.
Age Group
High School
Location
Colorado School of Mines campus, Golden, Colorado
Phone
N/A
High school students explore various aspects of cybersecurity through exciting, hands-on exercises and games, including ethical hacking, digital forensics, and cyber threats.
Age Group
High School
Location
CU Denver Business School
Phone
N/A
Campers innovate through design thinking and STEM challenges, using creativity and collaboration to build functional and imaginative projects, learning engineering principles and hands-on problem-solving.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Sturm Hall, 2020-2040 South Race Street Denver, CO 80210
Phone
(720) 724-7776
A free 5-week academic acceleration program for K-7th grade students, introducing them to engineering, civics, math, reading, and various enrichment classes.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Campers conduct experiments to discover the science behind magic, explore chemistry by creating chemical reactions and color-changing potions, and use science to create exciting magic tricks.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
3800 S Pierce St, Denver, CO 80235
Phone
(303) 914-2531
Campers experiment, create, build, ask questions, and develop a passion for science through diverse themes like space exploration, paleontology, ecology, and human biology.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Phone
N/A
Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, blending engineering with art to develop confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
N/A
Kids and teens learn coding, game development, robotics, and 3D printing from expert tech mentors in a college environment, with breaks for outdoor activities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Sturm Hall, 2020-2040 South Race Street, Denver, CO 80210
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Denver directory lists 203+ local and online programs across the Denver metro area — including AI, coding, robotics, science, and math camps for kids, middle schoolers, and high school students. Compare prices, dates, age groups, and formats, then filter by focus area above to find the closest match for Summer 2026.
We list 203+ STEM summer camps in Denver, CO across AI & machine learning, coding, robotics, science, math, space, and cybersecurity. Top picks vary by your child's age and interests — use the category filters above to compare programs by price, duration, and format.
Prices in our Denver directory range from free community programs to $3,000+ for university-hosted pre-college tracks. Most full-day weekly camps run $400–$900 per week; specialized AI and research programs typically run $1,000–$2,500 for the full program. Click any camp for current pricing.
Camps in our Denver listings cover elementary (typically ages 6–10), middle school (11–13), high school (14–18), and selective pre-college research programs for rising seniors. Filter by age group to see only programs that match your child.
Yes — many of our listed programs offer fully online or hybrid formats, especially in AI, coding, and research. Online options are open to students nationwide, including Denver-area kids who can't travel to an in-person camp. Look for the “Virtual Camp” filter or any program tagged Online / Hybrid in the details.
Yes. Several listings are pre-college programs hosted by universities — including residential and commuter options. These are competitive admissions with applications often closing in March/April for summer cohorts. Use the Pre-College filter at the top to see only these programs.
