Camps
Apex Park and Recreation District offers three full-day state-licensed camp sites, Teen Adventure, and a Leadership in Training program for youth ages 5 to 15 during Jeffco Public Schools’ spring, summer, fall, and winter breaks. Our camp locations promote friendship, creativity, and inclusivity, with each site geared to meet your child’s needs and enhance their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Camp Objectives
- Build self-confidence through a variety of group activities.
- Encourage the development of new friendships.
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and caring environment for each child.
Why Us?
- Low staff-to-camper ratios
- Qualified and experienced staff
- Flexibility with your schedule
- No minimum attendance days
- Active and engaging camp
Ages 5-10
Camp Apex is located at the Apex Center for ages 5-10. At Camp Apex, we offer arts and crafts, sports and games, special interests, and free-choice activities. Campers also get to enjoy the fun amenities that the Apex Center has to offer:
- Swimming: Monday and Friday
- Rock Climbing and Ice Skating: Tuesday and Thursday. Valid with the Camp Apex Adventure Pass
- Splash Pad: Wednesday
- Optional Field Trip: Wednesday
Camp Fee: Res. $63/day (non-res. $75/day)
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Res. $68 (non-res. $78)
Field Trip: $35/field trip
Adventure Pass
- May-June: Res. $65 (non-res. $75)
- July-August: Res. $65 (non-res. $75)
Program Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund requests made through May 3 will be eligible for a full refund, less a $5 cancellation fee/canceled day.
Refund requests made after May 3 will not be granted a refund or credit.
Parents wishing to cancel a child from camp should provide written notification via email to the recreation coordinators. You must include your child’s full name, age, and the dates and names of the camp session you wish to cancel.
Contact Melinda Roy at [email protected] for more information.
Ages 5-10
Camp Fitzmorris is located at Fitzmorris Elementary School for ages 5-10. Camp Fitzmorris will spark inspiration and ignite your child's creativity. Join us at our camp for an extraordinary STEAM camp (Science, Teamwork, Engineering, Art, and Music), an experience that is right for your child. We offer daily yoga, art, building and large group games. Campers will learn and experience a wide variety of athletic and artistic activities:
- Silent Disco, Karaoke, and Music: Monday
- Swimming: Tuesday, Friday
- Walking Trips: Wednesday
- Field Trip: Thursday. The field trip fee is included in daily registration.
Camp Fee: Res. $58/day (non-res. $70/day)
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Res. $68 (non-res. $78)
Field Trip: Res. $93/day (non-res. $105/day)
Program Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund requests made through May 3 will be eligible for a full refund.
Refund requests made after May 3 will not be granted a refund or credit.
Parents wishing to cancel a child from camp should provide written notification via email to the recreation coordinators. You must include your child’s full name, age, and the dates and names of the camp session you wish to cancel.
Contact Kelli at [email protected] for more information.
Ages 8-12
Camp Secrest is located at the Secrest Recreation Center for ages 8-12. Camp Secrest offers older adventurers an exciting opportunity to explore the world around them, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. The summer schedule is designed to keep our campers engaged and entertained with a mix of exciting activities:
- Local Mini Field Trips: Monday
- Swimming: Tuesday and Thursday
- Special Interests: Wednesday
- Field Trip: Friday. The field trip fee is included in the daily registration.
Camp Fee: Res. $58/day (non-res. $70/day)
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Res. $68 (non-res. $78)
Field Trip: Res. $93/day (non-res. $105/day)
Program Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund requests made through May 3 will be eligible for a full refund.
Refund requests made after May 3 will not be granted a refund or credit.
Parents wishing to cancel a child from camp should provide written notification via email to the recreation coordinators. You must include your child’s full name, age, and the dates and names of the camp session you wish to cancel.
Contact Vee Duran at [email protected] for more information.
Ages 11-15
Teen Adventure Camp is based out of the Secrest Recreation Center for ages 11-15. Be ready to embark on a daily adventure. Explore the world around you and challenge yourself by trying new experiences in a safe environment with your peers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have fun and explore.
Camp Fee: Res. $100/day (non-res. $130/day)
For more information and to submit applications, contact Vee Duran at [email protected].
Ages 12-15
The Leader in Training Camp (LIT) is based out of the Secrest Recreation Center for ages 12-15. Are you a young leader looking to enhance your leadership skills? Join a judgment-free environment and work alongside your peers in our monthly leadership program. This program is designed for teens aged 12 to 15 interested in gaining a head start in building their professional skill set. Campers will participate in leadership activities covering bullying prevention, public speaking, facilitation, and communication.
Camp Fee: Res. $880/4-week session (non-res. $1150/4-week session)
For more information and to submit applications, contact Viola Duran at [email protected].
Register for Out of School Days
Dates
- Out of School Days (Apex Center and Fitzmorris Elementary School): Sep. 20, Nov. 1, Jan. 20, Feb. 17
- Fall Break (Apex Center, Secrest Recreation Center and Fitzmorris Elementary School): Oct. 17-18
- Thanksgiving Break (Apex Center, Secrest Recreation Center and Fitzmorris Elementary School): Nov. 25-27
- Winter Break (Apex Center, Secrest Recreation Center and Fitzmorris Elementary School): Dec. 23-Jan. 6
- Spring Break (Apex Center, Secrest Recreation Center and Fitzmorris Elementary School): Mar. 17-21
Camp Apex Fee: Res. $63/day (non-res. $75/day)
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Res. $25 (non-res. $35)
Camp Secrest and Camp Fitzmorris Fee: Res. $58/day (non-res. $70/day)
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: Res. $25 (non-res. $35)
Hours: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
For more information or to register, please contact Vee at [email protected] for Camp Secrest, Melinda at [email protected] for Camp Apex, or Kelli at [email protected] for Camp Fitzmorris.
Program Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund requests must be made 5 days before the start date of the session.
Refund requested less than 5 business days before the session: No refund.
Parents wishing to cancel a child from camp should provide written notification via email to the recreation coordinator. You must include your child’s full name, age, and the dates and names of the camp session you wish to cancel.
Contact [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] for more information.
Important Information Regarding Dependent Care Tax Information
Tax ID: 84-601-0335
To access your total amount paid for childcare services, please sign in to our registration system.
Once you are signed in, navigate to "Payment and Order Management" select "Tax Receipt." If you need assistance, please contact Melinda at [email protected].
Apex Partners with ePACT
As a licensed childcare provider, the State of Colorado requires Apex Park and Recreation District to collect extensive health and emergency information on each camper. As a result, Apex Park and Recreation District partners with a third party, ePACT, to secure digital, confidential, and HIPPA-compliant information about your child.
ePACT collects this information from you through its online portal, which streamlines the process. Submitting this information is mandatory and must be completed to attend camp.
What is ePACT? ePACT is an online network where you can securely add, manage, and share your child’s key health and emergency contact details with us. Learn more about ePACT on the ePACT website.
Why are we using ePACT?
- Saves you time: You only need to input your information once into ePACT. Next time, you’ll only need to review the information, taking less than a minute.
- Improved privacy and security: Paper forms can be lost or misplaced. ePACT’s privacy and security measures exceed those of online banks, and they are HIPPA-compliant.
- Peace of mind: ePACT makes it easy for you to share health and emergency contact details so we can provide the best support for your child. Plus, you can update this anytime, and we will automatically receive those new details.
Can my child still attend if I did not fill out ePACT? Your child cannot attend Apex Park and Recreation District out-of-school days or summer camp without the online paperwork and attachments completed and submitted through ePACT. If you come to drop off on the first day of camp with incomplete paperwork, your child will not be able to stay, and your spot will be forfeited, with no refund or credit, since your space has been secured.
Children with Special Needs
The admission of children who have special health care needs, disabilities, or developmental delays, including children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, must be in alignment with the training and ability of staff and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Services offered must show that a reasonable effort is made to accommodate the child's needs and to integrate the child with other children.
The center must inform its department-approved child care health consultant prior to the first day of care of the enrollment of a child with special health care needs, if known, so staff receive training, delegation and supervision by the department-approved child care health consultant as indicated by the child's individualized health care plan.
For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parents or guardians, as well as the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child's first day of care.
For an enrolled child with a newly identified special health care need, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parents or guardians and the health care provider. If the child with special health care needs does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan and all associated medications or equipment must be provided within thirty calendar days of the child's identified need.
The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parents or guardians, and must include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Medication and dosing schedule
- Nutrition and feeding instructions
- Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions
- Medical emergency instructions
- Toileting and personal hygiene instructions
- Behavioral interventions
- Medical procedure/intervention
Disability and Inclusion Policy
Apex Park and Recreation District will make every possible effort to provide reasonable accommodations for the safety and enjoyment of all children. We provide an inclusive camp for a limited number of individuals. For a successful camp experience, please contact us to discuss your child's needs further. Apex Park and Recreation District will provide additional staff only if we are notified prior to registration.
Camp Apex: Melinda Roy at [email protected] or 303.467.7115.
Camp Fitzmorris: Kelli Scharfenberg at [email protected] or 303.467.7171.
Camp Secrest: Vee Duran at [email protected] or 303.467.7119.