APRD Camps offer an activity for every age and interest! Here’s a taste of what summer has to offer. Mark your calendars and sign up soon for your favorite!

Recreational Camps

Team 7-12 Day Camp – 11 weeks beginning June 4

Each week is a fun-filled package of activities, including sports, swimming, crafts, outdoor games; a Friday field trip…. an exciting, memorable summer for your 7-12 year old! To provide opportunities for people with and without disabilities to experience recreation together, we have reserved five spots at camp for inclusion. Extra staff and support available. Contact Laina Doyle at 303-403-2555, for more information and to register.

Location: Team 7-12 is a licensed day camp at Secrest Youth and Teen Center, 6820 W. 66th Ave.

Hours: 7 am to 6 pm weekdays, June 4 to August 17. No drop off deadline.

What’s Included? The weekly fee includes supplies, two snacks per day, and swimming. Friday field trips are extra.

About Our Staff: Camp 7-12 leaders are experienced, extensively trained and carefully screened. For a quality experience, our ratio of leaders to children is 1 to 15 or less.

Registration: Now in progress. Enroll in one or more weekly sessions. The five-day option is Mon.-Fri. and the three-day option is your choice of Tue., Thu. and Fri. or Mon., Wed. and Fri.

Weekly fee: Res. $145 for 1 child, $140 for second child in same family (non-res. $155 for first child, $150 for second child in same family). Register for class #312140

Three-day fee: Res. $100 for 1 child, $95 for second child in same family (non-res. $110 for first child, $105 for second child in same family). Register for class #312141 for Tue., Thu., Fri. or #312142 for Mon., Wed., Fri.

Download the Apex PRD Summer Camp Policy and Procedures 2012

Download the Apex PRD Summer Camp Parent Packet 2012

Download the Secrest Summer Camp Field Trips 2012

Counselor In Training Day Camp – 8 weeks beginning June 19

For 13-15 year-olds interested in learning job/life skills and who enjoy working with younger kids. Program includes leadership development, team-building, volunteerism, planning and implementing fundraising activities, working daily with younger campers, demonstrating responsibility for self and others, and confidence building.

Other activities may include adventure courses, team building, white-water rafting, sports/games, special field trips, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, exploration, and more. CIT campers will also be responsible for planning and executing camp games, activities, songs, and more throughout the summer with the help of the CIT directors and camp counselors.

Download the CIT Application 2012.

For more information and an application, call Laina 303-403-2555.

Location: Secrest Youth and Teen Center, 6820 W. 66th Ave.

Camp hours: Tue. Through Fri., 7 am to 6 pm

Fees: $110 res. ($120 non-res.). Register for class #312143

Chippers Summer Camp for ages 3-4

A great preschool-age camp that is close to home and fun, safe and nurturing for your child to play, learn, grow and socialize. Morning sessions twice a week from June 12 through July 26. Preschool experience is recommended. Snack provided.

Location: Campbell Cottages

Fee: Res. $135 (non-res. $145)

Chippers Summer Camp II for ages 5-6

5-6 year olds play, learn, grow and socialize and have fun with themed activities: Gardens; All About Me; Stars, Planets & Outer Space; Kings, Queens & Castles; Reptiles; and Alphabet Science. Morning sessions three times as week beginning June 11.

Location: Campbell Cottages

Fee for each week: Res. $60 (non-res. $70)

Sports/Special Activity Camps

Soccer – Ages 6-15

Our expert coaches help players improve technical skills and tactical awareness. Players are divided into groups based on age and ability. Fee includes a T-shirt. Choose morning, afternoon or all day times for this five-day camp – 2 sessions starting June 18 and July 9. For details call 303-431-9600 or email .

Location: Apex Field House

Fee: $90 for morning or afternoon session, $145 for all-day session

Register for class #316318 online or at the Apex Field House.

Lacrosse – Ages 7-16

2 clinics, June 25-28 and July 23-26. Instructed by Lars Johnson and coaches from Ralston Valley High School.

Beginners, grades 2-7 (8:30-11:30 am): Concentrate on basic skills: throwing, catching, scooping, shooting, defensive fundamentals and teamwork. Have fun with stick tricks and 7v7, 5v5 games.

Intermediate/experienced, coed grades 5-9 (12:30-3:30 pm): Must be able to throw, catch, shoot and cradle. Advanced instruction and skills taught for the first half hour with games/tournaments during the last hour.

Location: Apex Field House

Fee: $95

Tennis Nature Discovery Camp – ages 6-12

Combine two favorite activities: tennis for an hour at Majestic View Park, play, snack and relaxation, then a short, scenic walk to Majestic View Nature Center for fun, environmental, hands on activities centered around the wetlands, reptiles, birds, and insects. Afterward, campers return to the courts with their instructor for pick up. Two sessions – June 18-22 and July 16-20. 9 am to noon Mon. thru Fri.

Location: Majestic View Park

Res. $100 (non-res. $120)

Skateboarding Camps and Lessons

Learn how to be safe and have a blast on your skateboard. All levels welcome. Work on everything from just learning how to roll around on your skateboard to getting radical with some advanced tricks. Explore all the different areas of your brand new amazing Arvada Skate Park. So, come join us for some laughs and some shredding. Helmet and skateboard required.

Choose from Saturday lessons, summer lessons or day camps. View a list of skateboarding programs online.

Location: Arvada Skate Park

Gymnastics, Dance and Cheerleading Camps

For information on activities, what to bring and skill levels recommended, call Alli Mortensen, 303-467-7137.

Summer 1-2-1 Camp for ages 6-17

Learn and perfect new skills in 1 day of dance, 2 days of gymnastics and 1 day of cheerleading. Stay active, meet new friends, have fun and show off those skills when you go back to school! 9 am-3 pm Tue., June 5 through Fri., June 8.

Location: Simms Street Center

Res. $80 (non-res. $95)

Register for class #311322 online or at the Apex Simms Street Center.

Gymnastics Intensive Camp for ages 7-18

An intensive camp for Level 4 gymnasts and above. Work for 6 hours on high level gymnastics skills and conditioning. 3-9 pm Aug. 6 through 10.

Location: Simms Street Center

Res. $85 (non-res. $100)

Register for class #311323 online or at the Apex Simms Street Center.

Rock Star Cheer Camp for ages 6-13

Dance to Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Demi Levato and more! Cheer to High School Musical and Camp Rock. Camp includes dance and cheer, a craft each day and watching parts of the latest and greatest pop-star movie! 9 am-3 pm Aug. 6-10.

Location: Simms Street Center

Res. $85 (non-res. $100)

Register for class #311325 online or at the Apex Simms Street Center.