The winter holiday season is such a special time to spend with our loved ones and friends. Unfortunately, we also still have to work to be able to pay for all the fabulous gifts our children receive and even though Santa Claus is really kind and magical, he doesn’t give those presents out for free!
Check out a special roundup of Denver Kids Winter Break Camps & Workshops that all have availability this winter break, so that your kids can continue having fun, while you go to work…
Denver Kids Winter Break Camps & Workshops 2016-2017
Denver Kids Winter Break Camps
Winter Break Camps | Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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When: December 19th – 23rd & December 26th – 30th, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 3:30pm (Early & Late Care Available)
Cost: $260 Per Week for Members; $290 Per Week for Non-Members
Register at: bit.ly/SchoolBreakCampsDMNS
Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, your child will experience fun and wonder, see IMAX films and Planetariums shows, and explore the marvels of the temporary exhibitions Extreme Mammals and Mummies: New Secrets from the Tombs.
School’s Out Camp | Camp Shai at the JCC
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When: December 19th – 23rd; December 27th – 30th; January 3 – 6th, 2017
Where: JCC Denver, 350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 9am – 4pm (Early & Late Care Available)
Cost: $68 per Day for Members; $81 per Day for Non-Members
Register at: bit.ly/SchoolsOutCampShai
Drop off your camper at the JCC Denver for an enriching, fun, camp experience where they will have opportunities to learn, play, and connect with peers. Each day, campers will either go on a field trip or participate in a special on-site program as well as other program such as swimming, art projects, games, science experiments, and more!
Claymation Day Camps | Digistars Make-a-Movie
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When: Weekdays December 20th through January 5th, 2017
Where: Mile High Youth Corps, 1801 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 8am – 4pm (Late Care Available)
Cost: $129 per Day
Register at: bit.ly/DigistarsMakeAMovieCamps
Ages: School Aged Children
Stave off boredom during school breaks by spending them with Digistars Make-a-Movie! In their Day Camps, students envision a simple story and create a short movie all in one day. Day camps offer kids a moviemaking adventure in stop motion animation, also known as Claymation.
Winter Break Adventure Camp | Family Sports Center
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When: Weekdays December 20th – 30th, 2016
Where: Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO 80112
Time: 7am – 6pm
Cost: $47 per Day for District Youth; $51 per Day for Non-District Youth
Register at: bit.ly/WinterBreakAdventureCamp
Ages: School Aged Children
Enjoy a day off of school while your kids keep busy with activities such as the eXerGame Zone, ice skating, sports, climbing wall, laser tag and more at Family Sports Center’s Winter Break Adventure Camp! Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch included in fee.
Winter Camps | Butterfly Pavilion
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When: December 22nd & 23rd and December 27th – 30th, 2016
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 12pm or 4pm (Early & Late Care Available)
Cost: $40.50 – $45 per Full Day Camp; $20.25 – $22.50 per Half Day Camp
Register at: bit.ly/ButterflyPavilionWinterCamps
Ages: Children ages 5 – 10
Butterfly Pavilion‘s Winter Camps are designed to provide kids with memorable experiences that connect them to nature and encourage an appreciation for science. Led by a dynamic education team, their camps incorporate exploration, inquiry, art, drama, and play into programs that appeal to a variety of interests and abilities.
School Break Days | The Craftsman & Apprentice
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When: Weekdays from December 23rd through January 6th, 2017
Where: The Craftsman & Apprentice, 1325 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: $75 per Day
Register at: bit.ly/SchoolBreakDaysTheCraftsmanandApprentice
Ages: School-Aged Children
Drop your kids at The Craftsman & Apprentice for a day of making and doing. Each day off is a different art, craft, DIY theme that will keep your child happy & engaged. They provide snacks, outdoor playtime & a small group setting.
Safari Mini-Camps | Denver Zoo
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When: Weekdays from December 26th through January 4th, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 4pm (Early & Late Care Available)
Cost: $49 per Day for Members; $53 per Day for Non-Members
Register at: bit.ly/SafariMiniCampsDenverZoo
Ages: Pre-K – 3rd Grade
The Denver Zoo‘s Safari Mini-Camps provide the perfect adventure for campers that have the drive and desire to discover an affection for animals. Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expeditions, engineering authentic solutions to real-world challenges, and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Morning and afternoon snacks are included.
Christmas Camp | Cheyenne Fencing Society & Modern Pentathlon Center
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When: December 26th – 29th & January 2nd – 5th, 2017
Where: Cheyenne Fencing Society & Modern Pentathlon Center, 5818 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10am – 3pm (Free Early Drop Off & Fee-Based Late Care Available)
Cost: $75 per Day or $300 per 4 Day Camp Week
Register at: bit.ly/FencingChristmasCamp
Ages: School Aged Children
Cheyenne Fencing Society and Modern Pentathlon Center camps in Denver are designed to provide introductory fencing instruction, taking into account the performance levels of each individual camper. The typical daily schedule includes two fencing practice sessions combined with other fun games and activities. Camp competitions are scheduled for the last camp day. An excellent student/ instructor ratio is maintained to provide individual coaching attention for each student.
Winter Break Camp | Mad Science of Colorado
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When: December 27th – 29th, 2016
Where: Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80004
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $175
Register at: bit.ly/MadScienceColoradoCamp
Ages: Children ages 6 – 11
Explore five of the coolest branches of science on your way to becoming a certified Junior Mad Scientist with Mad Science of Colorado. You will explore the inner workings of the human body in Biology, study the earth and how we can continue to make it a better place, experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motion, stir‐up crazy concoctions and do some chemistry.
Denver Kids Winter Break Workshops
Seedlings: Jumping Gingerbread | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: December 20th – 22nd, 2016
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: Dec. 20th & 22nd 9:30am – 10:15am & 10:45am – 11:30am; Dec. 21st 9:30am – 10:30am & 11am – 12pm
Cost: $9 – $13
Register at: bit.ly/SeedlingsJumpingGingerbread
Ages: Children ages 18 months to 6 years old
Join the Denver Botanic Gardens for their special workshop, Seedlings: Jumping Gingerbread. Discover the tasty plant that makes gingerbread a special treat.
Discovery Days Science Program | WOW! Children’s Museum
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When: December 20th & 21st, 2016
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist at WOW! Children’s Museum‘s Discovery Days Science Program! Drop-in and explore their hands-on workshop. This month, you will be learning about and playing with your favorite toys and games.
Gingerbread House Workshop | Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys
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When: December 23rd, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys, 1880 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Cost: $8 – $10
Register at: bit.ly/GingerbreadHouseWorkshop
Ages: All Ages
Come make a Gingerbread House with the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys. Using graham crackers, candy, and icing, this hour-long craft is great for adults and kids. Registration for the workshop includes admission to the Museum.
Costume Studio Workshop | Denver Art Museum
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When: December 31st & January 1st, 7th & 8th, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: General Admission for Adults; Free for Children 18 and under
Ages: All Ages
Experience the special Costume Studio workshop at the Denver Art Museum this winter break! Sketch your own costume design, and watch demonstrations by local theater and film costumers, artists, and other creatives. The demonstrators all have diverse and unique processes, so visit each weekend for a new experience!
Psst… Don’t forget to check out a complete guide of our Denver Winter Holiday Events & Festivals 2016 for special holiday events you can attend this winter break with your kids, such as: light shows, stage performances, Santa Claus Meet & Greets, holiday markets and more!