These programs are presented by departments at Colorado State, as well as organizations providing summer camps through CSU Conference Services.

Many programs fall into more than one category and include common elements such as leadership and creativity. Programs are placed in the category that best describes the primary focus.

Age groups vary by program; please contact the unit presenting the camp for additional information. 

Registration for Summer 2021 is open and closed on January 31.

Primarily for ages 7-12.

This summer, the ELC offers eight, week-long summer day camps. While each camp has a theme, the overall focus is getting children outside, comfortable and connected to the natural world.

The ELC is an extension of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University.

Summer 2021 registration opens
May 15th AT 9:00 AM

Two camps are available for Summer 2021:

• June 7 – 12
• June 13 – 18

Offered annually, the Youth Summer Horsemanship Camps are geared toward equine enthusiasts who are 10-15 years of age. Campers stay in the residence halls on main campus, eat in the dining halls and receive classroom/riding instruction from both equine faculty and current students.

Campers have the option to bring their own horse or lease a school horse, ride english, western, or both and spend the duration of camp as an overnight camper or a day camper. Students who are 16 – 17 can join us as day campers!

Registration for Summer 2021 opens soon!

Summer 2021 will mark our 17th year of immersive creative  workshops for elementary, middle school, and high school writers! For the safety of students and staff due to COVID-19, this year’s workshops will again be offered in a “low-tech, no-tech” format.

Approximately one week before the workshop, students will be mailed Writer’s Toolkits, complete with a journal and other writing supplies, a t-shirt, and even snacks. In the online portion of the workshop, students will participate in writing activities with the whole group, learn from published writers, and break out into small, supervised writing communities. In the offline portion of the workshop, they will use their Writer’s Toolkits to experiment with writing techniques and hands-on exercises used by published writers.

Postponed until summer 2022

These camps feature fun cooking activities for children ages 7-11.

Register for one, two, or three weeks.

Camp topics are:

• Cake Bake, Frost and Decorate
• Team Time with Pies and Tarts
• Edible Science: Dehydration, Fermentation, and ROCK CANDIES

Summer Music, Theatre, and Dance: Camps and Programs

January 5, 2021: Information about summer 2021 is pending.

Updates for Summer 2021 are pending (3/19/2021).

Experience a variety of music events designed for youth, middle/high school students, and adults. Camps and institutes offer students and adults specialized training, while master classes feature the world’s finest performers providing hands-on instruction in an open, informal setting.

Online Summer Intensive
Monday-Friday, August 2-13, 2021
Online Orientation: Aug. 1, 2021

Registration required; details will be available soon.

Our Pre-College Dance Seminar package provides mentorship in choreography, writing, and orientation to dance in higher education. Registration is open to any dancers age 14+ on a first-come, first-served, basis. To ensure detailed instruction and individualized feedback, registration will be limited to 30 participants per week.

• Attend daily movement classes
• Expand knowledge and skills
• Choreograph your own college audition solo
• Draft an artist statement/college entrance essay
• Attend engaging lectures
• Showcase your artistry
• Contribute to a collaborative process

Postponed until Summer 2022

Kids Do It All is one of the most innovative theatre programs in the country. Offered in June and July for youth who are ages 7-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Camp participants write, design and compose musical plays entirely of their own, experiencing a practical application of all aspects of theatre from acting, movement, voice, props and scene design, and songwriting. Six one-week camps are available, with another in Todos Santos, Mexico.

July 14-23, 2021
Students are encouraged to apply by February 1, 2021.

The Global Business Academy is a summer program for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Create great summer memories in this 10-day, action-packed experience and meet students from around the globe while learning how to use business to create a better world. You’ll gain lifelong skills in international business and leadership, greater confidence, new passions and interests to explore, and global friendships.

June 7-11, 2021, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

One week of daily three-hour video sessions.

The Venture Validator Online Summer Camp is a week-long program hosted by the CSU College of Business Institute for Entrepreneurship designed for incoming 8th-12th grade students to explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur in a safe, engaging, and fun space.

More information coming soon!

High School Summer Institute

The Summer 2021 program is offered virtually June 2-5, 2021; registration is open!

This four-day virtual program is for up to 25 high school students ages 15-18 who are interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Each day participants will engage with professional women representing AEC industries as well as college mentors to work on building their confidence and developing an understanding of construction management and related careers while having fun!

Registration is open for both sessons:

• Session 1: June 6-12, 2021
• Session 2: June 20-26, 2021

The Honors Summer Institute is a one-week camp for high school students with exceptional academic achievements. The program is an extension of the CSU Honors Program and engages students with sample classes from five different disciplines.

Scholarships are available; no qualified student will be turned away from participating in the camp.

Postponed until Summer 2022

High school juniors and seniors interested in going into pre-med majors in college have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a one-week academic summer camp led by award-winning faculty in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Dissect real anatomical specimens, learn anatomy on human cadavers, and look at case studies to diagnose medical problems and study technology-based, cross-sectional anatomy.

Postponed until Summer 2022

Applied Physiology Camp is a hands-on academic day camp for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a strong interest in science and are considering pursuing a career in a health-related field.

June 14-June 25, 2021,  pending approval from Colorado State University’s Pandemic Planning Team.

Enrollment will be limited in order to adhere to safety protocols. Online registration will be available later this spring at www.fashionfundamentals.org.

For students entering 6th-8th grades

Participants develop solutions to real-world problems in the global fashion industry through hands-on application of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Social programming focus areas include media literacy, body image, internet safety and anti-bullying, and highlights the importance of balanced nutrition and physical activity.

Postponed until Summer 2022

Summer program for high school students ages 14-18, entering grades 9-12. This half-day program is offered by the Computer Information Systems (CIS) department at CSU.

Information Technology (IT) not only touches every aspect of everyday life but is also the primary driver of business today.

In this program high school students explore how tech supports and shapes business through fun and educational hands-on projects.

Details for Summer 2021 are expected in Spring 2021.

A week of mathematical exploration and discovery led by CSU mathematicians for student entering grades 7-9! Let us show you how applicable, beautiful, creative, and cooperative a topic math can be.

This year, student will learn how mathematics plays a role in science, technology, engineering, and art. Most days will feature two in-depth and interactive sessions, but there will also be a campus-wide scavenger hunt and more!

ENvision is a four-week virtual learning program offered by the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering for rising sophomore, juniors, and seniors around the state of Colorado.

Students must attend all weekly sessions to complete the program. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on:

• Thursday, June 17: Program welcome
• Friday, June 18: Session 1
• Thursday, June 24: Session 2
• Thursday, July 2: Session 3
• Thursday, July 8: Session 4 and closing ceremony

Students will receive materials to better engage in virtual sessions. Additionally, students will benefit from connecting with assigned mentors who are current engineering students.

Priority Application deadline: April 30, 2021.

Questions? Please contact Claudia Hernandez.

Two FREE Middle School Camps! Updates for Summer 2021 are pending.

Camp Details:

The Computer Science Department at CSU offers two camps to middle schoolers to have the opportunity for being on campus at CSU, learning to code, and meeting experienced faculty and staff from the department. This action-packed, four-day camp will introduce students to problem solving, innovating and creating fun software applications using various programming languages and tools.

Postponed until Summer 2022

This program serves as a bridge between programs/contests emphasizing computational abilities and those that expect students to be well-versed in proof writing. Designed to help motivated, talented high school students reach their full potential.

Visit the Prove It! Math Academy website for eligibility and addition information. Offered as a free online class in summer 2020.

Please check website for Summer 2021 updates.

The Summer 2021 program is under consideratino for approval by the CSU Pandemic Prepareness team. 2021 plans are for a day camp primarily for local students.

2020 information:

June 22-26, 2020, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

The application period is open and will close February 15th.  Students entering grades 10th through 12th in August 2020 AND are 15 years of age by June 15, 2020 may apply.

Join the College of Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center’s staff in conducting real scientific research activities in a variety of laboratory and outdoor field settings.

Postponed until Summer 2022

June 22-26, 2020, 12:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

The application period is open and will close February 15th. Students entering grades ten through 12 in August 2020 AND are 15 years of age by June 15, 2020 may apply.

Through presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, visits, and in-depth hands-on activities, students discover what modern veterinary medicine is about.

Summer 2021 virtual tech programs or online private lessons are available! 

Please check back for news about in-person opportunities or join the mailing list in the meantime.

For ages 7-17.

Summer 2021 online coding programs are available for ages 7-17!

Also listed: Denver half-day Summer TECH Camps with a stay all-day option in coding, game design and robotics.