Parents of campers aren't letting a sinking economy capsize their children's summertime plans, although many are tightening the canteen belt a few notches.

Whether it's sailing camp or old-fashioned day camp, directors across the nation say their programs are staying afloat, and they predict they'll meet last summer's number of 6.2 million sleep-away campers.

"Some camps are reporting that their registration is stronger than ever," said Betsy Thamert, executive director of the Rocky Mountain chapter of the American Camp Association. "These camps have been in the business for a long time, so their returning families understand the value of camp."

Still, it's not all happy trails.

First-time camper registration is down nationally from this time last year, and parents of returning campers are looking for ways to trim expenses, said Jeff Solomon, executive director of the National Camp Association.

"When we are in down times, people will choose less-expensive programs ," Solomon said.

Thamert's best advice to parents: It doesn't hurt to ask, whether it's for discounts, financial aid or cost-saving advice. Camps aren't immune to recession, and they want your business, she said. Many camps are running unprecedented promotions and boosting scholarships in response to the economic downturn.

"Camp directors are passionate about making sure kids are able to attend camp," she said, "and parents realize it's an investment in their children's future."

At anywhere from $300 to $1,800 a week, however, camp can be a hefty investment when family budgets are tight. So here are tips from our experts on ways parents can save - so that everyone can be a happy camper.

Choose simpler camps

In the summer-camp world, the adage "you get what you pay for" is true only to an extent, Solomon said. Giving your child the memory- making experience of camp doesn't mean you have to strive for molding the next Tiger Woods or Tony Hawk.

"If you're paying $500 as opposed to $1,500, you might not get water-skiing," Solomon said. "But are you going to have a less-safe, less-fun experience? No."

Donate items or barter services

Times are tough for everyone, so camp directors might jump at a chance to trade tuition for gear or help. Get creative, Solomon said: Maybe you own a business with potential camp supplies such as food, linens or sporting goods. Donate a few basketballs or a canoe for tuition.

"Or maybe you have a background in PR," Thamert said. "Offer to help with marketing." Running successful programs takes lots of skills; doctors and nurses are always hot summer-camp commodities.

Put campers to work

Teenagers can pare tuition by working at camp. Let them cook, wait tables or become counselors-in-training. They'll enjoy camp life and gain a work ethic. One caveat from Solomon: The competition is fierce.

If the teen can't swing a camp job, start a camp-tuition jar and ask for help filling it. Whether it's through baby-sitting, washing cars or flipping burgers, having your kids invest in their own camp experience can make it more valuable, Thamert said.

Stay close to home

Sending your children cross-country for camp costs more than driving them into the hills of Colorado - or down the street.

If you need a financial hand, seek it out

Camp directors are receiving more requests for assistance, and many are responding in unusual ways, Thamert said. "One camp is planning on doing monthly promotions with some sort of discount," she said. "Some camps are doubling the amount of scholarships they're giving out."

Check on available assistance. Don't assume you won't qualify, Thamert said, noting that more than 75 percent of ACA camps offer some sort of financial aid, which last year amounted to more than $39 million.

Forget about fashion statements

"There is no need to go out and buy expensive camping gear and clothing for your children," Thamert said. Try thrift shops or discount stores. Borrow items from friends or family. Or ask camp directors about renting gear; sometimes fees are so nominal that renting makes more sense than investing in an item that might never be used again.

Consider nonprofits

Nonprofit camps - such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or YMCA - often fall on the lower end of the price range, and they tend to offer more financial scholarships, Solomon said.

Hit up Uncle Sam

Check with your accountant or camp director about your eligibility for tax breaks for tuition. If the camp is a licensed child-care provider and you normally pay for child care so that you can work during the summer, tuition might qualify under the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Or you might be able to use a pretax expense account for tuition.

Pinching pennies?

Here are some ideas:

* Sign up siblings for a multiple-child discount.

* Register as soon as possible for an early bird discount. Deadlines vary, so check with your camp.

* Pay upfront when you register and receive an early payment discount.

* Check with groups or organizations you belong to - rec centers, churches, synagogues - that offer camps and ask whether they offer discounts to members.

* Call your childhood camp for a camp- alumni discount.

* Stick with last year's camp for a returning- camper discount.

* Take two sessions for a multisession discount.

* Bring a friend for a referral discount.

Shop around

Most people want the best value for their hard-earned dollar, especially in these down economic times. When seeking summer camps, that means doing your homework.

Find the best camp for your child and your budget. Start with programs such as the American and the National camp associations. They can help you find camps that meet your needs, a service they provide at no cost.

Then scour those individual camp Web sites and interview each director before making your choices.

* American Camp Association, acacamps.org

ACA accredits more than 2,400 camps, which means they meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality. Rocky Mountain Chapter, acarockymountain.org

* National Camp Association, summercamp.org

All camps recommended by the NCA are accredited in accordance with government regulations and have received positive evaluations from the NCA and from parents.

About the guide

The Rocky's annual guide to summer camps contains details provided by camp operators. Categories are:

* Day camps

* Overnight camps

* Sports camps

* Art, hobby and other specialty camps

* Camps for youths with special needs

Day camps

* 4-H Adventure Club, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave. Unit C, Golden. Ages 9-12, June 22-26 and July 6-10, $145, coopext.colostate.edu/jeffco/, 303-271-6620

* Adventure Camp Colorado, Prairie Middle School. For students entering grades K-5, soccer camp for middle school, basketball camp for high school, includes games, crafts, sports, music and snacks, June 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon, free (except for soccer camp), donations accepted,

AdventureCampColorado.org, 303-743-6822

* Adventure Days Outdoor Program for Girls, Boulder. Girls ages 9-11, June 15-18 and Aug. 4-7, rock climbing, hiking, outdoor skills, nature exploration and expressive arts in a program designed to build confidence, leadership skills and friendship, $395, womenswilderness.org, 303-938-9191

* Adventure Quest Day Camps, Renaissance Adventures, Boulder. Call for dates and times, ages 6-16, be the hero of mythic quest, solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm, swashbuckling with foam swords and negotiate peace treaties, renaissanceadventures.com, 303-786-9216

* Apex Park and Recreation District Camps, 6820 W. 66th Ave., Arvada. Team 7-12 camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2-Aug. 7, swimming, field trips, special events, crafts and more, $135-$150; Counselor in Training day camp, ages 13-15, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2- Aug. 7, $50-$90, 303-431-9600

*Aurora Summer Camps, eight locations. Ages 3-14, art, music, mini-golf, cooking, crafts, dance, drama, gymnastics, history, pre-teen adventures and therapeutic recreation, call for dates, $21-$200, auroragov.org/Recreation, 303-326-8650

* Avid4 Adventure, five metro locations. Ages 5-12, 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., one-week sessions, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking, $350, avid4.com, 720-249-2412

* Beck Kids Club, Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., Aurora. Preschoolers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 26-Aug. 7, $19-$52, 303-326- 8650

* Bluff Lake Nature Center Camp, 9801 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Ages 6-10, explore Bluff Lake trails with a staff naturalist and learn about natural history, 9 a.m.-noon June-August, $115-$390, blufflakenature center.org, 303-344-1649

* Bob Burger Summer Camp, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. Grades K-6, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June-July, swimming, games, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, field trips, $9-$130, cityoflafayette.com/recreation, 303-665-0469

* Camp Chief Ouray, Granby. Ages 7-10, traditional camp activities, Aug. 16-18, $225, campchiefouray.org, 303-443-4743

* Camp Make It and Take It, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. Ages 6-12, make a different daily project to take home, 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17, $95-$115, 303-326-8630

* Camp Shoovy, 9550 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Pre-K-grade 8, sports, swimming, art, theater and outdoor adventures, June-August, call for prices and dates, campshoovy.com, 303-747-3802

* Colorado Academy Summer Programs, 3800 S. Pierce St. Ages 5-16, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, archery, theater, art and music, June 8-Aug. 7, $264 per week, 303-914-2531

* Cornerstone Montessori School, Golden. Three-, four- or five-day programs including water fun, picnics, art, science, Spanish and gym, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended hours also available), Session I, June 1-26; Session II, June 29-July 24; Session III, July 27-Aug. 21; call for prices, e-mail cms97@ worldnet.att.net, 303-277-0245

* Denver Parks and Recreation Summer Camp, various locations. Outdoor adventures, sports, fitness, arts and cultural enrichment. Summer day camps, ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, eight weeks, $840; Summer in the Parks, ages 7-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, eight weeks, $400; Teen Adventures, ages 13-16, Thursday and Friday, times and dates TBA, $75 plus field-trip fees, which vary; 720-865-0840

* Denver Public Schools, Sandoval Elementary, 3655 Wyandot St. Ages 3-6, "It's a Small World" focuses on games and activities, 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m. June 1-July 31, $175 per week, 720-424-8291

* Denver Red Shield's Summer Day Camp, 2915 High St., Denver. Ages 5-11, licensed child care, two field trips/week, arts and crafts, computers, sports, more, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 7, $50/child/week, Kathy or Shoshannah, 303-295-2107

* Eagle's Nest/Owl's Roost Environmental Day Camp, three Jefferson County pickup and drop-off locations. Entering grades 4-5, visit parks and open-space areas and learn about Colorado's cultural history, geology, water, wildlife, trees, outdoor and survival skills, weeklong sessions June 8-July 17, $145 per week, coopext.colostate.edu/jeffco/, 303-271-6620

* Free Horizon Montessori Summer Day Camp, 581 Conference Place, Golden. Ages 3-11, games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, field trips and enrichment, full- and half-day programs, June 8-July 31, $90-$142, 303-231-9801, ext. 299

* Girl Scouts of Colorado, 400 S. Broadway. Girls ages 6-17, arts, science, healthy living, water sports, robotics, sewing, jewelry-making, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June- August, $65-$220, girlscoutsofcolorado.org, 303-778-8774

* Jewish Community Center Camps, 350 S. Dahlia St. Camp Shalom, ages 2-5, June 1-Aug. 14; youth programming camps, ages 4 and 5, various sports and crafts; youth athletics, June 2-Aug. 28, various sports, Wii camp; Camp Shai, grades K-9, swimming, arts and crafts, June-August; aquatics, parent-tot through advanced, June 8-Aug. 23; tennis camp, grades 2-9, playing matches, learning from pros, June 1-Aug. 14; jcc.org, 303-316-6383

* JungleQuest Summer Day Camp, 8000 S. Lincoln St., Suite 10, Littleton. Ages 5 and up, indoor rock climbing and ropes course, daily trips, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-Aug. 31, $45-$215, junglequest.net, 303-738-9844

* KC Kids Summer Theme Camps, four Denver metro locations. Ages 4-12, KC Kids Take the Stage, Hip Hop Rock Out, Way Out Water, Super Star Sports, Super Size Science, Great Outdoors, Summer Wrap Up and Camp Combo, 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m. June 1- July 31, $175 per week, 720-424-8291

* Ken-Caryl Ranch Summer Camp, 7676 S. Continental Divide Road, Littleton. Entering grades 1-6, field trips with science, sports, cooking, games, art, swimming and tennis lessons, weeklong sessions June 1- Aug. 21, $145-$170, ken-carylranch.org, 303-979-4070

* Kids and Critters Summer Day Camp, Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Morning Paws Camp, learn pet responsibility, ages 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19, July 13-17 and Aug. 3-7, $175; P.M. Pack, help staff with animal-care chores, ages 9-12, 1-5 p.m. June 1-26, July 6-14, $200, longmonthumane.org, 303-772-1232

* Lakewood Day Camps, Camp Odyssey, Foothills Elementary School, 13165 W. Ohio Ave. Interactive fun and education, ages 7- 10, Carol: 303-548-5388. Camp E.C.O., Devinny Cottages, 12275 W. Wisconsin Ave., outdoor experiences, crafts and field trips, ages 9-12, Rosa: 303-981-7380. Happy Trails Camp, Lasley Cottages, 1381 S. Kendall Court, outdoor fun, field trips, crafts, arts, ages 5 and 6, Trina: 303-594-0967. All camps June 5-Aug. 14, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, registration fee $30, weekly fee $140. Register 9-11 a.m. April 4, Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St.

* Logan School Adventure Day Camp, 1005 Yosemite St. Ages 5 and up, sports, games, science, camping and field trips, June 8-July 20, $260-315, theloganschool.org, 303-340-2444

* Lutheran Valley Retreat, Woodland Parks. Ages 4-14, weekend and weeklong camps, $100-$300, hiking, fishing, archery, horseback riding, campfire singing, cookouts, and crafts, lvr.org, 1-719-687-3560

* Middle School Leadership Corps, Ken-Caryl Ranch Community Center, 1 Club Drive, Littleton. Entering grades 6-8, learn leadership skills by visiting preschools, senior centers, food banks and parks for service, trip to Elitch Gardens or Water World each week, two-week sessions June 15-26 and July 27-Aug. 7, $170-$190/week, ken-caryl ranch.org, 303-979-4070

* Mountain Day Camp, Eldorado Canyon, Boulder, and Cherry Creek State Park. Ages 7-14, hiking, climbing, kite-flying, crafts, music, swimming, more, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June-August, two-week sessions $680; ages 41/2-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June-August, one-week sessions $315; mountaindaycamp.com, 720-249-2997

* Paddington Station Preschool, 1301 Quebec St. Ages 3-5, connect with nature through hands-on, outdoor exploration, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June-July, call for dates and prices, paddingtonstation.org, 303-333-9154

* Pioneer Camp, DeLaney Farm and Gully House, 170 S. Chambers Road, Aurora. Ages 8-12, learn about the lives of pioneers and cowboys on Colorado's eastern plains in the late 1800s, 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26 or July 20-24, $85-$105, 303-326-8650

* Plains Conservation Center Camp, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Ages 6-12, Chronicles of Colorado: Everything Has a History, two sessions with optional overnight, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13-16 and July 27-30, $30-$120, plainscenter.org, 303-693- 3621

* Primrose School of Thornton, 12899 Grant Drive, Thornton; Primrose School at Stapleton, 2501 Syracuse St.; Primrose School at Reunion, 17050 E. 103rd Ave., Commerce City. Ages 4-12, beginning May 28 with monthly themes of "When I Grow Up," "What's Cooking" and "Passport to Adventure," 303-279-0525

* Rocky Mountain Day Camp, Superior. Ages 5-12, rock climbing, swimming, sports, music, dance, drama, more, June 1-July 31, $320/week, rockymtndaycamp.com, 303-495-5204

* Shepherd of the Hills Summer Camp, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Ages 3- 12, field trips, art and crafts, Jesus Time and afternoon snacks, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3-Aug. 7, $35-$45, 303-707-4378

* Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, 805 S. Shields St., Fort Collins. Ages 7-16, backpacking, ropes, campfires, night walks, disc golf, outdoor cooking and Bible study, June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-16, June 28- July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17, July 19-26, and July 26-31, $199-$425, 1-970-493-5258

* Summer at Foothills, Wheat Ridge. Grades pre-K-10, drama, sculpture, cooking and athletics, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $250, foothills-academy.org/summer, 303-431-0920

* Teen Extreme Adventures, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 Exposition Ave., Aurora. Ages 12-15, white-water rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21-Aug. 4, $89-$109, 303-326-8316

* Wildlife Experience Camps, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Hooray for Habitats, ages 4 and 5, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. June 1-5, June 22-26, July 13-17, Aug. 10-14, $100- $120; Eco-Explorers, ages 6 and 7, 9 a.m.- noon or 1-4 p.m. June 8-12, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7, $100-$120; Go Globeology, ages 8-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15-19, July 6-10, July 27-31, $200-$230, 720-488-3344

* YMCA, Louisville, Superior and Boulder Valley area. Fun in the Sun, grades K-6, board games, science, outdoor education, swim lessons; ages 5-16, one-week and two- week sessions June 1-Aug. 14, teen leadership, biking, adventure, animal care and skateboarding, financial assistance, $165-$215, ymcabv.org, 303-443-4474, ext. 2001

Overnight camps

* Adventure Quest Overnight Camp, Boulder. Active outdoor Renaissance- themed games, call for dates and prices, RenaissanceAdventures.com, 303-786-9216

* All About Visiting Earth. Ages 14-18. Backpacking, white-water rafting and rock climbing, July 1-21 and July 23-Aug. 12, 21 days, $3,488, aave.com/trips/rockrapid.php, 1-800-222-3595

*Beaver Creek Christian Camp, 885 County Road 20, South Fork. Next Level Camp, ages 16 and over, June 29-July 2, $200; Grade Church Camp grades 3-12, $290; learn more about Christian faith, beavercreekcamp.org, 1-719-873-5311

*Blue Mountain Ranch Camp, Florissant, ages 7-16, activities include hiking, horseback riding, dances, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, June 13-Aug. 10, $2,000-$2,750, bluemountainranch.com, 1-719-748-3279

*Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Gates Camp, Ward. Activities including archery, zip lines, rope course, ages 8-13, five-day sessions June-August, alternating boys and girls weeks, $10 for members, bgcmd.org, 303-892-9200.

*Camp Como, Como. Ages 6-18, June-August, climbing, mountain biking, hikes, worship services, tepee-making, rock climbing and rafting, $100-$295, campcomo.com, 1-719-836-2382

*Camp Elim, Woodland Park. For grades 3-12, includes swimming, crafts, rope course, sports, Bible lessons, singing, programs from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning, June 7-Aug. 1, $300-$400, campelim.com, 1-719-687-2030

*Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je, Bailey. Grades 1-12, Christian camp, activities include swimming, trail rides, high ropes and Frisbee golf, June-August, $157-$407, e-mail info@idrahaje.org, idrahaje.org, 1-877-838-5668 or 303-838-5668

* Cheley Colorado Camps, 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park Valley. Ages 9-17, eight units according to age and gender with a range of activities such as climbing wall, rafting, crafts and wood shop, June 17-Aug. 16, $400-$8,350, cheley.com, 303-377-3616

*Colorado Youth Program, Boulder. Ages 11-17, Mountain Summer Camp, Teen Adventure Camp and Adventure Club, June-August, $150-$1,100, coloradoyouthprogram.org, 303-402-9656

* Eagle Lake Camp, Colorado Springs. Ages 8-18, excursion camps include ropes course, biking, camping and hiking; horse camp activities are trail rides and skilled instruction, May 31-Aug. 7, $375-$525, www.eaglelake.org/, 1-800-873-2453

*Educo Camp, 2601 S. Lemay, No. 35, Fort Collins. Pine Ridge Service for ages 13-17, June 7-19, $1,300; Moab, Utah, mountain biking, ages 13-16, June 21-July 3, $1,595; Adventure Camp, ages 10-12, June 28-July 3, $675; rafting, ages 14-17, July 5-17, $1,695; rock climbing, hiking and kayaking, ages 11-13, July 5-12, $895; Yellowstone backpacking, ages 13-16, July 19-28, $1,175; educoadventures.org, 1-970-494-0785

* Geneva Glen Camp, near Highway 285, Red Rocks and Evergreen. Boys and girls ages 6-16, includes ropes course, horseback riding, heated pool, drama/musical productions, archery, crafts, nature study. Myths and magic, ages 6-8, June 15-19, $474; American Heritage, June 21-July 4, $1,555; Knighthood I, July 5-18, $1,555; Knighthood II, July 19-Aug. 1, $1,555; World Friendship, Aug. 2-15, $1,555. e-mail ggcamp@geneva glen.org, genevaglen.org, 303-697-4621

* Girl Scouts of Colorado, Near Red Feather Lakes, Fort Collins. Girls ages 9-17, rock climbing, ropes courses, horseback riding and hiking, June-August, $400-$605, girlscoutsofcolorado.org, 1-866-827-7033

*Girls' Wilderness Program of the Women's Wilderness Institute, Colorado and Wyoming. Ages 8-18, "girl-positive" programs designed to build confidence, leadership skills and friendships, four- to 12-day courses, June-August, $490-$1,420, womenswilderness.org, 303-938-9191.

*Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center, Allenspark. Half- or whole-week co-ed camping programs for all ages, offering traditional church camping, specialty programs in horse camps, adventure camps and family camps, June 14-Aug. 7, $180-$500, highlandscamp.org, 303-747-2888.

*JCC Ranch Camp, kosher, Black Forest and Elbert County. Grades 2-10, nature activities, Judaics, crafts, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, sessions vary from seven to 26 days, June-August, costs vary, 303-316-6383

*Keystone Science School, 1628 Sts. John Road, Keystone. Ages 6-17, five themed camp sessions, June 22-Aug. 22, $65-$1,000, keystonescienceschool.org, 1-800-215-5585

*Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp, Divide. Grades 3-12, rafting, biking, horseback riding, backpacking, hiking, worship and more, 1-week sessions June-July, $65-$175/week, rmmc.org/youth_camps.html, 1-719-687-9506

* Rocky Mountain United Church of Christ, Colorado Springs. Grades 2-12, eight camps with different themes, $125-$385, rmcucc.org, 303-984-9118 or 1-800-284-0287

* Salvation Army High Peak Overnight Camp, Estes Park. Ages 7-12, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, rope course, campfires, more, June 17-22, $50/child, Kathy or Shoshannah, 303-295-2107

* Sanborn Western Camps, Florissant. Includes horseback riding, camping, hiking, water sports, wilderness trips, ages 7-10, June 14-28, June 30-July 14, July 17-July 31, Aug. 2-Aug. 16, $2,050/session; ages 9-16, June 14-July 14, July 17-Aug. 16, $4,100/ session, SanbornWesternCamps.com, 1-719-748-3341

* Teen Tours, Ken-Caryl Ranch Community Center, Littleton. For youths entering grades 6-8, Great Sand Dunes tour, June 9-11, $170-$190; Colorado adventure tour, including Mesa Verde National Park, July 20-24, $380-$400; Animal Lovers tour, including tours of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Aug. 11-13, $250-$270, ken-carylranch.org, 303-979-4070

* Wilderness Camps, 3400 Marine St., Boulder. Grades 3-10, wildlife-watching and more in excursions throughout Colorado and elsewhere, June-August, $200-$2,300, colorado.edu/sciencediscovery, 303-492-7188

* YMCA Camp Santa Maria, near Bailey. Ages 7-16, focuses on youth and relationship development, leadership and decision- making skills through outdoor activities, June 28-Aug. 8, $595-$1,095, e-mail SantaMaria@ ymcabv.org, ymcabv.org, 303-413-9622, ext. 4450

Sports camps

*Air Force Academy Falcon Sports Camps, Colorado Springs. Camps include football, baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer, more, ages 8-18, June 7-12, June 14-19 or June 22-24, overnight or commuter camps available, prices vary, 1-719-333-2116, goairforcefalcons.cstv.com/camps/ 2009-sports-camps.html

* Aurora Youth Sports Camp, ages 4-7, baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, roller hockey, skateboarding, T-ball, track and volleyball, call for locations, times and prices, 303-326-8700

* Camp Isaiah, Pingree Park, west of Fort Collins. Christian distance-running camp for middle and high school, Aug. 2-6, $380, e-mail campisaiah@hotmail.com, campisaiah.com, 303-217-1670

* Camp Melo, Gold Crown Field House, Lakewood. Co-ed basketball camp, July 6-8, ages 7-11, 9 a.m.-noon; ages 12-18, 1-4 p.m., $199/session. procamps.com/carmeloanthony

*Colorado Athletic Club Inverness, 374 Inverness Parkway, Englewood. Activities include tennis, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, soccer, fitness, swimming and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1-Aug. 15, daily, weekly and sibling rates available, coloradoathletic clubs.com/locations/Inverness/Active_Kids/Kids_Camps/Summer_Camp_Activities_ Dates.aspx, 303-790-7777

* Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program, American Mountaineering Center, Golden. Co-ed adventure and rock-climbing camps, ages 7-15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June-July, call for specific dates and prices, financial assistance available, e-mail javork@cmc.org, cmc.org/yep, 303-996-2751

*Colorado Rapids Soccer Camps, ages 5-18, April-August, call for specific dates and prices, scholarships available, 303-727-3500, coloradorapids.com/Academy/Camps.aspx

*Colorado School of Mines, Golden. Various camps for all ages and abilities. Boys basketball, 303-273-3364, 303-273-3216 or e-mail porser@mines.edu or bschick@ mines.edu; girls basketball, 303-273-3366 or 303-273-3469; football, 303-384-2428; golf, 303-273-3527; soccer, 303-273-3369 or 303-384-2295; volleyball, 303-273-3371 or 303-273-3395; wrestling, 303-273-3352. athletics.mines.edu/Sports/Sports Information/summercamps.htm

* Community Sailing of Colorado, Cherry Creek State Park or Standley Lake Regional Park. Day camp includes instruction, sailboats, parks pass and safety equipment, ages 8-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1- Aug. 14, $395/beginners-$455/advanced, e-mail stevefrank@communitysailing.org, communitysailing.org, 303-757-7718

* CU Buffs Overnight or Commuter Basketball Camps for Girls, Coors Events Center, Boulder. Advanced-skills camp, ages 14-18, June 5-6, $120-$175 (reduced group rates); individual commuter camp for beginners or experienced players, ages 8-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8-11, $275; Shooting Camp, ages 8-18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12, $65- $75. CUBuffs.com, 303-492-6086

* Denver Fencing Center, 1938 S. Navajo St., Denver, or 2400 Ford St., Golden. 12 camps for beginning, competitive and theatrical fencers, ages 8-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8-July 31, $325. DenverFencing Center.com, e-mail info@denverfencing center.com, 303-922-7288

* Denver Nuggets/Bill Hanzlik Basketball Day Camps, Gold Crown Field House, 150 S. Harlan St., Lakewood. For boys and girls grades 2-12, three-hour sessions, $150, full-day programs also available, July 13-17, goldcrownfoundation.com, e-mail camps@goldcrownfoundation.com, 303-773-1442

* Denver School of Gymnastics, 5840 Lamar St., Arvada. Summer fitness camp, ages 3-11, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 a.m.-noon June 2-Aug. 14, $20/day (family and volume discounts available); beginning to advanced camp, ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-noon June 22-25, $90. dsgym.com, 303-424-2910

* Gold Crown Junior Golf Association, Eagle Trace Golf Course, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Broomfield. For beginning/ intermediate players, includes professional instruction and tournaments, ages 5-16, Tuesdays, June 23-July 21, $130; intermediate/advanced players, ages 10-18, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, $225. GoldCrownFoundation.com, 303-463-6753

* Gymnastics Camp of Champs, Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. Girls ages 6-13, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. June 29-July 2, 303-337-1458

*Gymnastics and Cheerleading Camps, Lakewood. Cheerleading, ages 4-12, June 9-11 and July 21-23; gymnastics, ages 6-12, June 2-4, Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 11-13, $55-$69, lakewood.org/comres/ page.cfm?ID=167&Camps/, 720-963-5384

* Gymnastics Plus Camps, 6180 E. Warren Ave. Preschool co-ed mini-camps: ages 4-6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. date TBA, gymnastics, dance, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities, $150/week, gymplus.com/camp.html, 303-512-0799

* Horsemanship Day Camp, Sun Pony Ranch, 18490 County Road 1, Berthoud. Ages 8-14, learn to ride and care for horses, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 1-Aug. 14, $340, sunponyranch.com, 1-970-532-4040

*In-Line Hockey and In-Line Skating Camp, Lakewood. Ages 6-18, beginners to seasoned players who want to perfect skills, call for specific dates, times, cost. lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=167&Camps/, 303-987-7757

* Juggernaut Volleyball Camp, 4895 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge. Numerous camps for ages 5-college, all positions and skill levels, May-August, $55 to $395, e-mail Tarah@juggernautvolleyball.com, juggernautvolleyball.com, 303-421-1500, ext. 4

* Kent Mountain Adventure Center, Estes Park. Ages 9-11, Tepee camping, hiking and rock climbing in Estes Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness, July 5-11, $950; Range and River for ages 12-15, July 12-26, hiking, climbing and canoeing in Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, $1,800; Beginner Climbing Camp for ages 12-15, July 13-20, $875; Intermediate Climbing Camp for ages 13-17, July 20-28, $1,350; kmaconline.com, 1-970-586-5990

* Lacrosse Camps, Lakewood. No experience or equipment necessary, $85-$105, lakewood.org/comres/ page.cfm?ID=167&Camps/, 303-987-5400

* Lakewood Youth Sports Camp, Lakewood. Wide variety of sports instruction and recreational activities, location TBA, ages 5-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1-July 24, $25-$150, 303-987-5419

* Mountain Biking, trail rides at Matthews/Winters Park, June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22, 12:30-2 p.m., $19 resident, $29 nonresident, 303-987-5423

* Peewee and Junior Sports Camps, Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, Lakewood. Introduction to many sports, ages 3-6, 9-11 a.m. June 1-Aug. 7; ages 7- 11, 1-3 p.m. July 27-Aug. 7, $55-$69, 303-987-5422

*Rock Climbing Camps, Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., Lakewood. Indoor and outdoor camps, beginners ages 7-13, June 8-12, June 22-26, July 27-31, $125 resident, $155 nonresident; intermediate climbers ages 13-18, July 13- 17, $125 resident, $155 nonresident; girls camp, ages 12-18, July 20-24, $125 resident, $155 nonresident, lakewood.org/recreation, 303-987-5430

* Skateboard Camp: All-Star Overnight Adventures, locations vary. Teens at all experience levels welcome, July 14-20, July 21-27, July 28-Aug. 3, $995; July 14-17, July 28-31, $645; July 18-20, Aug. 1-3, $549; allstartrips.com/denver_skate.html, 1-866.758.2267

* Skateboarding Camps, Lakewood. Ages 6 and up, beginning and intermediate, $79-$99, lakewood.org/comres/ page.cfm?ID=167&Camps/, 303-987-5400

* South Suburban Recreation, Littleton, Centennial, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Lone Tree, Bow Mar. Various sports camps, all ages, various locations, call for details, sspr.org/southsubnew/, 303-798-7515

* Star Goalkeeper Academy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Offers training for soccer goalkeepers from beginners to advanced, ages 9-18, June 21-25, $580 to $815, e-mail jeff@netresultssoccer.com, stargoalkeeper.com, 1-860-659-5955

* University of Denver. Several camps for various ages and abilities in basketball, hockey, gymnastics, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, volleyball, swimming, strength and speed, see Web site for phone numbers, denverpioneers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18600&ATCLID=1060321

* U.S. Junior Development Ice Hockey Program, University of Denver. Training, exposure and placement intended for current-year junior, AAA or AA players only, June 14-20, June 21-27, June 28-July 4, call for cost, USJDP.com, 303-964-0929

* Valor Christian High School's Summer Slam, discovery and adventure, artistic expression and creativity, athletic fun and skill-building, ages 8-13, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, $165-$250, valorchristian.com, 303-471-3376

*Volleyball Camps, Lakewood. Ages 8-18, youth volleyball camps, clinics and leagues, call for more information, lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=167&Camps/, 303-987-4805

Arts and specialty camps

* Acting Up Summer Style, Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. Ages 5-6, beginner class teaches acting through games, play-acting and fun, 10-11:30 a.m. June 15-26, $96-$116, 303-739-1973

* Arvada Center Summer Camps, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Camps include ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography and visual arts, ages 18 months-19 years, Monday-Friday, call for times and dates, $40-$950, arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200

* Audience of One Children's Theater, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Parker. Half-day theatrical camp, ages 5-7; all-day camp, ages 8-13; Academy of Arts, ages 14 and up, June 8-19 and/or July 13-24; AudienceOfOneTheater.org, 720-979-5765

* Band Camp, sponsored by the Colorado Masonic High School Band Camp, held at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. Students will be taught how to march and play together, must be recommended by high school band instructor, grades 9-11, June 30-July 4, free, e-mail olramrod@ att.net, 303-872-6120 or 1-719-471-9587

* Bits, Bytes and Bots, Platte River Academy, 4085 Lark Sparrow St., Highlands Ranch. Ages 6-14, classes include Game Creation; Roaring Into Robots; Intro to Anime; Advance Robot Challenges; Bits, Bytes and Beyond; Make a Movie; and 3-D game design; 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. June 8-July 31, $265-$285, bitsbytesbots.com, 303-841-4411

* Broadway Bound, Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Middle to high school, learn to audition and act in musicals, 1-4 p.m. July 20-31, $180-$200, 303-739-1973

* Butterfly Pavilion Camp, 6252 104th Ave., Westminster. Ages 5-12, one-hour, half-day and full-day science-education camps focusing on insect-related topics, June-August, call for times and prices, butterflies.org, 720-974-1862

* Camp Art Reach, First Universalist Church of Denver, 4101 E. Hampden Ave. Ages 5-13, workshops include choices in visual, performing and cultural arts, one- to two-week sessions, 9 a.m.-noon and 1Â?4 p.m., June-August, $100/week, artreachdenver.org, 303-433-2882, ext. 226

* Camp Cook-A-Munga, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. Ages 6-12, plan nutritious meals, prepare food, learn kitchen safety, 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19, July 6-10 or July 10-24, $105-$125, 303-326-8630

* Camp Dance, Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. Ages 7-10, ballet, jazz, tap and pom routines, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13-17 or July 20-24, $80-$100, 303-326-8308

* Camp Invention, held at schools throughout Colorado. Overnight or day camps featuring science, math, history and the arts, children entering grades 1-6, June-August, $205, early-bird discounts available, campinvention.org, 1-800-968-4332

* Camp Jam, Denver Academy, 4400 E. Iliff Ave. Camp Jam for ages 11-17, $549; Camp Jam Kidz for ages 7-10, $425; be in own rock band, design marketing packet, participate in team-building activities, campjam.com/denver.html, 1-800-513-0930

* Camp Rocky, near Divide. Ages 14-19, learn about environment through hands-on experience, July 5-11, $250, cacd.us, 1-719-686-0020

* Chess Academy of Denver Chess Camps, Denver and Englewood locations. Ages 6-18, all ability levels, learn strategy, scorekeeping, etiquette, compete in tournaments, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15-19, July 13-15, $239-$349, coloradomasterchess.com, 303-770-6696

* Colorado Heritage Camps, 2052 Elm St., Denver. Overnight family camps, ages 3-high school seniors and parents, specializing in cultural and family experiences for children who have been adopted internationally or transracially. African/Caribbean, July 23-26; Cambodian, July 16-19; Chinese, July 31-Aug. 2 or Sept. 4-7; Indian/Nepalese, July 8-11; Filipino, Aug. 6-9; Korean, June 18-21; Latin American, June 25-28; Russian/Eastern European/ Central Asian, July 23-26; Vietnamese, Aug. 6-9, $95-$125/person plus lodging, e-mail hcamps@comcast.net, 303-320-4234

* Colorado International School Adventure Camp, at Keystone Science School, 1628 Sts. John Road, Keystone. Ages 7-17, study foreign language and enjoy outdoor activities, June 22-27, $700 ($200 deposit due Feb. 25), coloradointernational school.org/academic/summercamps/index.htm, 1-970-468-2098

* Colorado School of Protocol and Etiquette, Golden. Ages 4-7, April- November, Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. Ages 8-17, Mount Vernon Country Club, 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, $185-$249, 303-237-2842

* Colorado Shakespeare Festival Camp, Boulder. Workshops on vocal production, movement and more, ages 10-18, call for dates and prices, e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu, coloradoshakes.org/education/summer/ camp.html, 303-492-1537

* Computer Camp, Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., Lakewood. Learn to create simple animation, customize Web pages, edit photos, learn Web safety and more, ages 7-16, call for specific dates, times and cost, 303-987-5446

* Computer Explorers of Metro Denver, held at community centers and YMCAs in Arvada, Broomfield, Golden, Louisville, Northglenn and Thornton. All ages, features technology education in robots, video games, GPS, rockets, bugs, dinosaurs, movie-making, photography and more, weekly camps June 1-Aug. 14, e-mail kjones@computerexplorers.com, computerexplorers.com/209, 1-877-266- 7859

* Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave Parkway. Ages 4-11, learn about art through classes and activities, sessions run June-July, $75-$225, denverart museum.org, 720-913-0048

* Denver Botanic Gardens Camps, 1005 York St. Ages 6-14, discover the plant world, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23-July 31, $209-$229, 720-865-3580

* Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Stimulating, fun learning experiences, parent/child workshops, age 3, $20-$25; weeklong camps for ages 4-12, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., $125-$150; weeklong day camps ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $250- $275; all camps run June-August, dmns.org, 303-322-7009

* Denver Writing Project's Young Writers Camp, University of Colorado at Denver, Auraria Campus. Explore and develop creative writing abilities. Digital storytelling, ages 10-13; entertainment writing, ages 10-13; writers workshop, ages 14-16. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15-19, $125. denverwritingproject.org, 303-556-8394

* Denver Zoo Summer Safari, 2300 Steele St. Ages 4-13, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. June 1-Aug. 17, for animal lovers, $135-$260, 303-376-4888, option 8

* Disney Princess Dance Camp, Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. Ages 5-6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., June 15-19 or June 22-26, 303-326- 8308

* Dog House Music Rock and Roll Camp, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette. Kids learn guitar basics, percussion, vocals and ear training, ages 6-10, $250; Learn or improve on guitar, bass, drums, vocals or keyboards, ages 11-17, $425. June 1-Aug. 7, e-mail contact@doghousemusic.com, doghousemusic.com/summercamp, 303-664-1600

* Evergreen Players Drama Camp, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Scene Stealers Camp for ages 5-7, July 13-17 and/or July 20-24, mornings, afternoons or all day; Cast of Characters Camp for ages 8-11, July 13-24; Curtain Call Camp for ages 8-11, July 13-17; Teen Triple Threat camp for ages 12-18, July 13-24, $130, $230 or $450. evergreenplayers.org, 720-935-1136

* iD Tech Camps, Denver. Commuting Campers, ages 7-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, $729; Extended Camp, ages 7-17, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, $899, internaldrive.com, 1-888-709-8324, Option 1

* International Summer Dance Institute, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Avenue West. Ages 5-12, learn cultural dances, songs and crafts from around the world, receive instruction in hip-hop, ballet, modern and jazz dance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29-July 25, $20-$290, 303-295-1759

* JA Business Week, Denver. Youths who have completed a year of high school live on a college campus, work on an "Apprentice"-style project, learn how local businesses got their start, June 7-12, $250, jabusinessweek.org/ students/students.htm, 303-260-6285

* Julie Fisher Fine Art Studio Summer Camp, Littleton. Ages 8 and up, have fun with pencil, watercolor and colored pencil exercises, dates and prices to be announced at JulieFisherArt.blogspot.com, e-mail jfisherstudio@netscape.net, 303-371-7652.

* kidstheatreWEST, 7817 E. 22nd Place. Ages 8-15, acting, makeup sessions, stage-combat workshops and theater games, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1-Aug. 8, $599-$1,049, 303-507-7424

* KidzArt Summer Day Camps, locations in Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock. Ages 5-12, Inspiring Artists Camp, experiments with sculpture, drawings, watercolor and new techniques; Go Green camp uses everyday materials to create works of art, $175/week, call for dates, KidzArt.com, 720-519-0901

* Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Camps offered June-July: Kids theatrical workshop, ages 10-14; performance acting and the stage for young actors, ages 10-14; summer singing camp, ages 10-14; kids comic-strip cartooning, ages 10-15; Magic 101, ages 7-9; magic, ages 10-14; shapes in space sculpture, ages 7-9; painting adventures, ages 10-14; drawing and painting, ages 7-9; art that flies, ages 10-14; dramatic expressions acting, ages 7-9; storybook drama, ages 5-6; good old-fashioned summer camp, ages 8-11; old-time summer fun, ages 7-9; call for dates, times and cost, 303-987-5436

* Little Foxes Stages Camp, Meadowood Recreation Center, 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora. Ages 7-10, create a play, work together and share ideas, costumes, sets and props, 1-5 p.m. June 15-25, $175-$195, 303-739-1973

* Mad Science Camps, 84 camps throughout metro area. Interactive, hands-on learning, full- and half-day, June-August, call for dates, times and cost, madscience.org/colorado, 303-403-0432

* Mizel Museum Camp, 400 S. Kearney St. Ages 4-12, half- and full-day, art, dance, drama, multicultural activities, $95-$185, 303-394-9993

* Mojo's Music Summer Camp, 230 Primrose, Longmont. Ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 25-Aug. 7, form a band, learn a new song each day and perform for your parents, $295, mojosmusicacademy.com, 303-776-3373

* Quill Kids Day Camp, Denver. Recreational program guides budding authors, ages 6-13, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday; East Denver, June 22-25; South Denver, July 20-23; West Denver, Aug. 3-6; $85/session (sibling rates available), e-mail quillkids@ msn.com, quillkids.com, 303-618-9701

* Shazamm Camp, Denver Bookbinding Co., 2715 17th St. Ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon July 6-10, make fused glass, exploding boxes, a collage book, a hard-cover book and hand-marbled paper, $175, 303-455-5521

* Stir It Up Cooking School, 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder. Ages 5-16, hands-on fun and creative cooking camps, June 1-Aug. 28, $175-$215, stiritupcooking.com, 303-494-2665

* Summer Science Institute day camp, Metropolitan State College of Denver. Ages 11-15, explore fun applications of math and science with hands-on, team-oriented atmosphere, lunch provided, trip to Elitch Gardens included, June 15-26, July 6-17 or July 20-31, $225/session, 303-556-4519

* Teen Acting Camp, Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Ages 11-18, learn action, emotion, staging and more from professional actors, perform on stage, 1-4 p.m. June 15-26; Take Two, learn intensive scene and ensemble work, perform on stage, 1-4 p.m. July 6-17; $180-$200/each, 303-739-1973

* Teen Cooking Basics Camp, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora. Ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17, broaden your cooking knowledge, $165-185, 303-326-8630

* University of Denver, Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Ages 14-18, music programs featuring state-of-the-art facilities, June 21-July 5, overnight and commuter options, $1,300 commuters, $1,800 residents, du.edu/lamont/ comm_precollege.html, 1-719-266-1384 or 1-812-336-4779

* Washington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. First Ave., Lakewood. Camps offered in June and July: weaving for kids, ages 10-14; clay for kids, ages 7-9; clay sculptures, ages 10-14; advanced youth pottery and clay sculptures, ages 10-14. Call for specific dates, times and cost, 303-987-5436

* Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum Camp, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Weeklong day camps, ages 9-11, June 22-26 and July 13-17; weeklong day camps, ages 7-19, July 20-24; Aviation Career Exploration, ages 13-18, July 27-31. Learn how things fly, discover secrets of the solar system, build rockets and work with robots, $145 half-day, $275 full day, 303-360-5360

* Wizard Camp, Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Learn magic, staging, performance, creativity and timing, June 1-4, June 8-12 or July 6-9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $165 includes supplies and recital show. AmazingShows.com, 303-660-6799

* Young Americans Center for Financial Education, 401 S. Pierce St., Lakewood, or 3550 E. First Ave., Denver. Grades 2-7, camps that make learning about money and finances fun, June 8-July 31. Weeklong, $185; three-day, $125; yacenter.org, 303-321-2265

* Younger Generation Players Summer Camps, 2701 W. Oxford Ave., No. 3. Grades 1-12, stage classes for beginners through experienced performers, ygplayers.org, 303-789-4444

Special-needs camps

* Aspen Camp, Aspen. Children ages 8-18 who are deaf or hard of hearing, activities include photography, horseback riding and rock climbing, June-August, call for times and prices, aspencamp.org, 1-970-923-2511

*Aurora Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp, call for locations, ages 14 and older with disabilities, full-day program of excursions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8-Aug. 6, call for cost, auroragov.org, 303-739-6892

*Camp Comfort, Georgetown. Grieving children ages 6-12, grief workshops balanced with recreational activities like swimming and fishing, June 26-28 and July 24-26, call for prices and times, mtevans.org/ campInfo.htm, 303-674-6400.

*Camp Paha, 12100 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Day camp for those with disabilities, ages 6-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (extended hours also available) June 15-July 31, $700-$1,400, lakewood.org/ camppaha, 303-987-4866 or 303-987-4869

*Camp Wapiyapi, Estes Park. Children ages 6-17 with cancer, variety of camp activities, May-June, wapiyapi.org/New_Site, call for prices, 303-534-0883

*Champ Camp, Glacier View Ranch, Ward. Ages 7-14 with asthma, learn about asthma management and the importance of staying active through camp activities, July 19-25, call for prices, lungcolorado.org/ champcamp.htm, 303-388-4327

*Colorado Lions Camp, Woodland Park. Ages 8-adult with visual, hearing and other impairments, and the developmentally delayed; horseback riding, dancing, aquatics and other activities aimed at increasing independent living skills, May 25-Aug. 27, $500 one week, coloradolions camp.org, 1-719-687-2087

*Colorado Neurological Institute Center for Hearing Cochlear Kids Camps, YMCA Family Conference Center, Estes Park. For youths ages 1-high school age who have cochlear implants and their families, offers team-building, confidence and self- esteem enhancing, recreational activities, workshops, family issues and technology updates, June 25-28 or July 30-Aug. 2, $300 for a family of four, Thecni.org/hearing/kidscamp, 303-806-7416

*Learning Camp, Vail. Children with learning disabilities and ADHD, ages 7-14, June 8-Aug. 28, reading, writing, arithmetic and other fun activities, $1,000-$4,700, learningcamp.com, 1-970-524-2706

*Sky High Hope Camp, Buckhorn United Methodist Church Camp, near Bellvue. For children ages 8-18 with cancer, variety of activities including archery, horseback riding, crafts and dancing, siblings welcome if space is available, doctors/nurses/trained personnel available, application required, July 12-18, free, Ronaldhouse.org, 303-861-1754

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