Looking for something for your kids to do when school is off but work isn't?
Have them join SPREE at Johnson Habitat Park for fun and educational days filled with games, crafts, adventures and even top secret missions about the environment! SPREE offers school school break day camps for students 7 years old- 5th grade at SPREE Headquarters
Ages Accepted: 7 years old- current 5th graders (There are limited Leaders in Training spots at each camp day for students in middle school)
Cost: $40/camper/day
Camp Location: SPREE HQ in Johnson Habitat Park. 610 S. Jason St. Denver, CO 80223
How to Register: Registration is OPEN on CampDoc.com. See "Registration Notes" below to learn more!
2020 Fall Dates
October 16- Fall Frenzy: Fall is the time many animals living near the South Platte River in the mountains are getting ready for winter. Learn with SPREE the adaptations of some animals that survive harsh, snowy months!
October 19 & 20- Wild Weasels: Weasels, Ermines, Minks… oh my! Weasels of many sizes and colors find their home along the South Platte River in the mountains… and close to our city! Join SPREE as we dig deeper into the burrows and world of weasels! *Campers can attend one or both days*
*SOLD OUT* November 23 & 24- Under the Ice: Does the South Platte River freeze? What about beavers’ ponds? What happens to our macros in the winter? Explore the answers to these questions and more with SPREE as we crack the mystery of our city’s winter water. *Campers can attend one or both days* Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org to get on our waitlist
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Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:00 Staggered drop-off 9:00-12:00 Structured Activities & Crafts *Outside when weather is permitted* 12:00-1:00 Staggered pick-up COVID Considerations
- Staggered drop-off to encourage social distancing - Small groups (camp is capped at 10 students) - Masks are required by staff and campers) - Activities, including lunch and snack, will be conducted outside when possible - Campers will be given their own supplies to use at camp to decrease shared materials - Thorough disinfection will be completed before each day of camp |
Registration Notes:
REGISTRATION NOTES:
Paperwork:
All paperwork must be filled out on the campdoc registration website. You will be asked to fill out general registration information, health information, and emergency contacts for each child. You will also need to verify that you have read the parent handbook (will be on the registration site and can also be found here).
All camp paperwork must be completed before campers can attend SPREE camp. Campers with incomplete paperwork or a remaining balance on their account will not be permitted to attend camp.
Cancellation policy:
Each day of camp cancelled will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camp registration is final 14 days prior to camp date. No refunds will be granted after this date unless camper has a written doctor’s note in the case of illness which causes them to miss a complete session of camp or if the family is moving out of the Denver area.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available for SPREE School Break Camps. Contact camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information.
Leaders in Training:
The Leaders in Training program is now a part of SPREE School Break Camps. During the school year, these positions are for current 6th-8th grade students who have previously attended SPREE camps and are interested in assisting campers and teachers while developing and improving their leadership skills. Click here for more information about the Leaders in Training program. Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information and to sign up.
Contact:
720-306-8000, camp@greenwayfoundation.org
Questions or Feedback:
If you have any questions, comments, or other feedback for the SPREE team, please let us know by filling out this form.
Need more information? Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org, or call 720-306-8000.
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- We started using a new registration system in 2018, campdoc.com. You will be able to use your existing SPREE camp campdoc account if you already have one. Accounts with our previous system(s) will not work.
- If you already have a campdoc account from the summer, you will not need to make a new account
- You will need to use an updated browser to access campdoc.com (Chrome, firefox, safari, or microsoft edge)
- If you have an issue on the payment page, try to hit "enter" when in the billing address box. This will allow the rest of the address fields to appear, and you will be able to procede with your payment.
- If you have problems registering, the best way to contact is via email (camp@greenwayfoundation.org). Emails will generally be respond to within a couple of hours.
Paperwork:
All paperwork must be filled out on the campdoc registration website. You will be asked to fill out general registration information, health information, and emergency contacts for each child. You will also need to verify that you have read the parent handbook (will be on the registration site and can also be found here).
All camp paperwork must be completed before campers can attend SPREE camp. Campers with incomplete paperwork or a remaining balance on their account will not be permitted to attend camp.
Cancellation policy:
Each day of camp cancelled will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camp registration is final 14 days prior to camp date. No refunds will be granted after this date unless camper has a written doctor’s note in the case of illness which causes them to miss a complete session of camp or if the family is moving out of the Denver area.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available for SPREE School Break Camps. Contact camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information.
Leaders in Training:
The Leaders in Training program is now a part of SPREE School Break Camps. During the school year, these positions are for current 6th-8th grade students who have previously attended SPREE camps and are interested in assisting campers and teachers while developing and improving their leadership skills. Click here for more information about the Leaders in Training program. Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information and to sign up.
Contact:
720-306-8000, camp@greenwayfoundation.org
Questions or Feedback:
If you have any questions, comments, or other feedback for the SPREE team, please let us know by filling out this form.
Need more information? Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org, or call 720-306-8000.
Are you interested in becoming a Friend of Greenway (FrOG)? When you become a recurring donor with The Greenway Foundation, you not only support the SPREE programs you love, but you help us enhance and increase engagement with the South Platte River. Plus it comes with benefits like early SPREE summer camp registration, and early registration for our biggest volunteer events!
Would you or your business like to sponsor or underwrite SPREE School Break Camps?
Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information about how you and your business can gain exposure while supporting SPREE, Denver's Children, and the South Platte River.
Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information about how you and your business can gain exposure while supporting SPREE, Denver's Children, and the South Platte River.
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