Compare 34+ Space & Aviation 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 Sep 10, 2026
Young stargazers learn about stars, planets, and comets, design space gear, and engage in astronaut training activities to explore the universe.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Phone
(303) 370-6000
Campers strap on jetpacks for astronaut training, discover heavenly objects in our galaxy, design their own rockets, and prepare for launch with their space crew.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Phone
(303) 370-6000
Students learn about aviation and piloting through experiential learning projects, lab work, and field trips with University of Colorado Boulder faculty and experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Rose Litman Research Laboratory 1560 30th Street 610 UCB Boulder, CO 80309
Phone
(303) 492-7188
An intensive week-long camp where high school students delve into aerospace engineering, connect with LASP scientists, and work on a Mars mission project.
Age Group
High School
Location
University of Colorado Boulder Campus
Phone
(303) 492-5071
Campers ages 8-12 engage in hands-on STEAM activities, including launching rockets, coding drones, robotics, 3D printing, and space exploration, at an aerospace museum.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations (Air & Space Museum – Lowry; Exploration of Flight – Centennial Airport)
Phone
(303) 360-5360
Middle and high school students explore aviation careers, learn aerodynamics fundamentals, and gain hands-on experience in the aerospace field.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Denver Area
Phone
N/A
Kids ages 10-14 learn about Colorado's space industry through hands-on activities, guest speakers, and visits with local space professionals.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Arapahoe Community College, South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO
Phone
N/A
Campers learn coding for autonomous drone flight, precision control, and aerial missions, exploring real-world applications in engineering and automation.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
3800 S Pierce St, Denver, CO 80235
Phone
N/A
Aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts engage in hands-on, project-based activities, including designing a space experiment and learning from experts like an astronaut.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Colorado Air & Space Port, 5200 Front Range Pkwy, Watkins, CO 80137
Phone
N/A
Campers explore space through a homemade planetarium, build and launch rockets, design a model space station, and complete a mission to Mars.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Colorado Academy, 3800 S Pierce St, Denver, CO 80235
Phone
N/A
Kids become inventors, designers, and space explorers, tackling exciting engineering challenges with a fun space-themed focus.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
11000 E Bethany Dr, Aurora, CO 80014
Phone
(303) 767-1755
Youth ages 10-15 explore aviation through flight training, aircraft maintenance, STEM activities, and helicopter flights.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
1430 Aviation Way, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone
(719) 375-0634
High school and college students gain hands-on aerospace experience, drive rovers, launch rockets, and network with industry experts.
Age Group
High School
Location
Denver, CO
Phone
N/A
Offers hands-on, interactive introductions to aviation careers, airport operations, and aircraft design, providing a behind-the-scenes look at Denver International Airport.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Center of Equity & Excellence in Aviation (CEEA) at Denver International Airport
Phone
N/A
Kids learn about the Colorado space industry and careers through engaging industry visits, special guests, and hands-on space-themed activities.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone
(303) 797-5722
Campers immerse themselves in a week-long aerospace experience, exploring space travel, flying drones, rockets, and aviation subjects through hands-on activities.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Phone
(303) 360-5360
Offers hands-on, experiential learning in aerospace for grades 6-12, covering RC airplanes, drones, robotics, 3D printing, engineering design, coding, and rocketry, preparing students for careers in the aerospace industry.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Multiple Locations (Air & Space Museum – Lowry, Exploration of Flight – Centennial Airport)
Phone
(303) 360-5360
High school students delve into aerospace engineering, meet CU scientists, visit the LASP Mission Operations Center, and explore space exploration challenges.
Age Group
High School
Location
Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building, University of Colorado Boulder
Phone
(303) 492-7188
An aviation camp for girls ages 10-14, transforming beliefs about gender roles and inspiring young girls to takeoff into their future.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Denver
Phone
N/A
A 5-day summer bridge program for incoming freshman and transfer students interested in aviation and aerospace, featuring bottle rocket activities, professional panels, discovery flights, and industry tours.
Age Group
High School
Location
MSU Denver campus
Phone
N/A
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Looking for a STEM summer camp near you? This free Denver directory lists 251+ 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 251+ 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.
