Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 5–18 · $400/week
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps

Downtown · $400/week

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers youth camps focused on acting, musical theater, and technical theater for various age groups and skill levels.

▌ Editor's read The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) website loads successfully, detailing a variety of youth camps in acting, musical theater, and technical theater for ages 3-18. The DCPA is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.7 stars from over 10,000 reviews, frequently praising the quality of performances and educational programs. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the youth classes page. Social media handles found are @denvercenter for Instagram and DenverCenter for Facebook. The programs are day camps, with various sessions and themes offered throughout the summer.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1101 13th St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps

What ages does Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps accept?
Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps cost?
Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps's hours?
Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps?
Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps provide lunch?
Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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