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. 

2020 summer day camp dates and descriptions are available; registration opens Wednesday, February 6, at 6 a.m. 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.

Two sessions are offered for summer 2020: June 8-13 and June 14-19.

Registration opens February 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Ages 10-15 are invited to participate as an overnight camper and ages 10-18 are welcome as day campers. English and Western riding are welcome during both sessions.

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

Registration is open for July 13-17, 20-24, and/or July 27-31, 2020. 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

Registration is open for workshops offered June 22-26, 2020.

Summer 2020 marks the 16th year of the Young Writers’ Workshops offered by the CSU Writing Project for elementary, middle school, and high school students, grades 4-12. During these immersive workshops, participants experiment with creative writing techniques in various genres, work in writing groups, and learn from published writers.

Summer Music, Theatre, and Dance: Camps and Programs

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.

Dancers ages 15-20 spend two weeks in an immersive college dance curriculum receiving individualized attention from CSU Dance faculty, mentorship from current CSU Dance majors, and unique insights from guest speakers.

August 2-15, 2020 on the CSU campus, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2020.

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 5-17, 2020; Registration is open.

The Global Business Academy is a summer program for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Create great summer memories in this 13-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.

High School Summer Institute

June 2-6, 2020
Applications available February 1, 2020.

Construction Management is a great choice for those who enjoy teamwork, solving tangible problems, critical thinking, and creating the world around them.

In this institute, participants ages 15-18 will develop confidence in their abilities and gain an understanding of their opportunities in construction management and related fields through field trips, classroom sessions, and hands-on activities.

Registration is open for both sessons:

• Session 1: June 7-13, 2020
• Session 2: June 21-27, 2020

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.

July 5-11, 2020

Applications are open.

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.

July 27-August 1
Day camp, but with an overnight stay at CSU Mountain Campus on July 31-August 1.

Registration will open on March 2, 2020.

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.

Sunday, June 7 – Friday, June 12, 2020

ENvision is a six-day residential program for rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores. The camp provides students with hands-on experiences in a variety of engineering fields.

Priority deadline to apply is Friday, April 24^th and participants will be informed of an acceptance May 1, 2020.

Website is pending.

June 15-26, 2020

For students entering 6th-8th grades; 2020 updates are pending.

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.

June 8-12, 2020

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.

Registration for Math Jam 2020 begins in January.

Camp is scheduled for June 17-21, 2020.

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!

June 22-July 5, 2020

The application deadline is March 15, 2020, but registration will continue until all spots are filled.

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.

Two FREE Middle School Camps!

Camp Details:

• Camp 1 (open to any student): June 15 – 18 from 8am – 11:30am.
• Camp 2 (girls coding camp): June 22 – 25  from 8am – 11:30am.

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.

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.

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.

Coding, game development, design programs, video production, animation, and more. For ages 7-17.

June 8-12 and/or June 22-26, 2020

Half-day Summer TECH Camps with a stay all-day option in coding, game design and robotics.