ACES Summer Camps
June 15th - August 14th
ACES is abuzz with children's voices and laughter during the summer months. From June through August, they offer fun and educational camps for kids at Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. Featuring a mix of environmental science education and outdoor exploration, their week-long day camps make for an exciting and memorable summer! Overnight and backpacking opportunities are also available to older kids.
Ajax Adventure Camp
June 8th - August 14th
Ajax Adventure Camp's mission is to inspire awesomeness! The camp philosophy is to give campers the freedom to choose whether to participate in 15-20 different activity offerings each day. Depending on age, activities include biking, fishing, yoga, arts and crafts, and many more. Registration options for kids ages 7+ include punch passes (pick and choose what days throughout the summer you would like to attend) and optional full day trips that can be added to the punch pass. Kids ages 5-6 can be signed up for weekly junior camps, and for some extra adventure, sleepaway camp is also offered for ages 8 and up.
- 8:45 am-4:45 pm, early pick-up available
- Ages 7+ or Ages 5-6 (Junior Camp)
- 970-236-6161
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
June - August
Located in Snowmass Village, Anderson Ranch engages and inspires young artists with week-long workshops. A variety of offerings make these summer workshops both educational and fun for a range of ages.
Aspen Art Museum Summer Workshops
June 8th-26th
This summer, the Aspen Art Museum will offer three on-site workshops for kids ranging from 5 to 18 years old. From insects and animals to stars and space, the camps feature fun, educational themes. Additionally, the Aspen Art Museum will offer four week-long off-site workshops in collaboration with ACES at Hallam Lake for children entering kindergarten in 2026. Campers will enjoy exploring the world of art through workshops that feature nature, space, and art history.
Aspen City Camp
June 1st - August 11th
Aspen City Camp can't wait to see you all this summer! Days will be packed full of fun and educational activities such as swimming, ice skating, rock climbing, hiking, arts & crafts, group activities, mindfulness exercises, and much more! Aspen City Camp will also have several specialty field trips this year that will take campers to Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Independence Pass.
- 8 am-5 pm
- Ages 5-10 (K-4th Grade)
- 970-319-4242
Aspen Film Camps
July 13th-17th (Animation Film Camp)
July 20th-24th (Making Movie Magic)
At Animation Film Camp and Making Movie Magic, kids will join fellow aspiring storytellers and filmmakers for an immersive dive into the world of film. During these week-long camps, students will collaborate with one another, gain valuable hands-on experience, and learn from professional filmmakers and teaching artists.
Aspen Science Center
June - August
The Aspen Science Center offers a series of summer camp sessions that teach campers critical thinking and STEM skills. With a wide range of offerings, campers of all ages will enjoy exploring, creating, and innovating this summer.
AVSC
Info Coming Soon!
AVSC offers a variety of summer on snow camps for young athletes, including a range of training and recreational activities that give campers the chance to continue perfecting their skills during off-season.
- Time varies by program
- Ages 7+
- 970-205-5101
Bob Johnson Hockey School
July 26th-31st
This week-long program features daily three hour on-ice sessions, lectures from highly experienced coaches, and game play during the final days. Bob Johnson’s Hockey School provides an opportunity for kids to improve their skills by focusing on skating, positioning, stick handling, and more.
- Times vary by age group
- Ages 6-13+
- 719-440-5027
Challenge Aspen
July 6th-10th
This week-long music and dance intensive for people with disabilities of all ages celebrates and encourages individual expression of its participants through music and theater. The week culminates in an original theater production that is designed to allow for every actor/actress to shine. This popular program pairs 20-30 actors/actresses one-on-one with a volunteer for the entire week and draws a large crowd that fills the TACAW Center for the Arts year after year.
- Time varies
- All ages
- 970-923-0578
Camp Aspen Snowmass
May 26th - August 28th
Nestled at the base of Snowmass, Camp Aspen Snowmass transforms the natural landscape into an outdoor classroom and dynamic playground. Here, expert counselors guide young adventurers through activities that spark curiosity and build confidence in the great outdoors. Single day, multi day, season passes, private camps, and bike camps are available.
Camp Cozy Point
June 1st - August 7th (Camp Cozy Point), June 8th - August 7th (Wee Riders)
Camp Cozy Point focuses on cultivating confident and responsible riders with a foundation in basic horsemanship. Campers gain a well-rounded education on and off the horse in skill specific group riding lessons and in the barn -- learning basic veterinary care and general care for the horses and equipment. Campers are grouped based on experience, making it fun and suitable for all abilities.
- 10:00am-3:30pm (Camp Cozy Point), 9:00am-12:00pm (Wee Riders)
- Ages 7+ or 4-6 (Wee Riders)
- 970-922-6755
Camp Gan Izzy
June 29th - August 7th
Located at the Chabad Jewish Community Center, Camp Gan Izzy is packed with fun activities, new friends, an awesome staff, and incredible spirit. Campers will participate in swimming, mad science, master chef, and many other exciting activities.
Camp Smashbox
June 15th-August 7th
Located at in Snowmass Village, Camp Smashbox is all about playing outside. Campers will enjoy a range of activities from crafty to active, small to big group, structured to chaos.
JAS Academy
June 15th-29th (Big Band Session)
July 27th – August 10th (Afro-Caribbean Big Band Session)
The highly-acclaimed JAS Academy Big Band Sessions, led by JAS Academy Artistic Director Christian McBride will now overlap the JAS June Experience, allowing attendees the opportunity to perform during the annual Aspen event and to have exposure to the many artists who will perform over the weekend.
The second sessions will be led by Guggenheim Fellowship Recipient, Etienne Charles, with a focus on “non-swing” styles of music – including Latin, music of South and Central America, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Learn more and apply here.
JAS Summer Camp “Street Horns Edition”
June 22nd-26th
JAS Summer Camp offers one-week of musical instruction from professional musicians to middle and high school players. This summer, camp will be located at the new Paul JAS Center and will focus on street horns.
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Middle and High School Students
- 970-920-4996
Mountain Kids Academy
June 1st - 5th & June 8th - 12th
Mountain Kids Academy is a dynamic summer experience, offering a fun way to practice a variety of sports and skills. Through physical activities and learning experiences, campers will make new friends and enjoy spending time outside.
Theatre Aspen
June 8th – August 7th
Whether your child is new to performing, seasoned on the stage, looking to make new connections, or is brimming with creative ideas, Theatre Aspen’s Summer Camps are designed to bring out the best in young artists! With offerings ranging from one week skill-based sessions to five week camps leading up to fully produced shows, Theatre Aspen Education has the right fit for your camper this summer.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts
The Red Brick hosts week-long day camps where children explore different themes each week through a variety of mediums such as murals, animation, collages, painting, and more! In addition to art making, campers will venture outside for a picnic, play in the park, and enjoy weekly field trips to experience and see art in Aspen.
- 9:30 am-3:30 pm
- 1st Grade & up
- 970-429-2777 or redbrickarts@aspen.gov
Wildwood Summer Camp
Wildwood’s summer camp encourages children to explore the beautiful natural environment around us.
