Teens camps promote self-awareness and foster personal growth and self-esteem through positive social interactions and team-based activities. The great thing about Colorado teen camps is that there are so many to choose from that specialize in your child's needs and the areas that interest them the most.
The Ultimate Colorado Teen Camp is a 21-day outdoor adventure and mountain quest for teens 14 to 18. The camp starts in Denver, Colorado, and gradually sets out to explore the natural wonders of Colorado. Teens will go rock-climbing in Buena Vista, water rafting on the Arkansas River, trek through the Rockies and be educated on wilderness survival tactics. The camp aims to promote self-awareness and foster self-esteem through team work activities. The teen camp begins in early July and lasts until mid-August.
AAVE: Ultimate Colorado
2308 Fossil Trace Drive
Golden, Colorado 80401
800-222-3595
aave.com
The iD Tech Camp is geared toward teens 13 to 18 years old. The camp features three specific academies, or camps, that focus on hands-on technology education: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and the iD Programming Academy. The academies feature robotics, web design, film making and cinematography production, and computer animation and video game design. During the summer of 2010, iD Tech will host its coed camp on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Camps are led by professional educators certified in tech education. Teens stay overnight for one to two weeks while getting a chance to experience dorm life. The camp aims to broaden teens' horizons. Camp sessions run from early June to mid-August.
iD Tech
42 West Campbell Ave.
Suite 301
Campbell, CA 95008
888-709-8324
internaldrive.com
The Extreme Sports Camp is an overnight summer camp geared toward teens with autism spectrum disorder, PDD-NOS and Aspergers. The camp is centered in Aspen, Colorado, and promotes safe, physically engaging outdoor activities that foster personal growth. The camp provides a supportive environment for autistic teens to develop stronger motor skills that leads to higher cognitive functioning and improved behavior.
The main outdoor recreational activities are: indoor rock climbing and rock hopping and water sports like water skiing, tubing, surfing and whitewater kayaking/rafting. Hiking and mountain biking are also popular features. Activities are led by professional and certified educators in the fields of behavioral studies and recreational sports. The camp lasts one full week and is offered year-round.
Extreme Sports Camp: Aspen
PO Box 10729
Aspen, CO 81612
970-927-3143
extremesportscamp.org
