SPREE's Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for middle school aged previous campers who have aged out of our camp program, but want to stay involved. Our LITs are given leadership opportunities in our Camp programs through assisting teachers, teaching lessons, and being a buddy to younger campers. If you have a middle schooler who still wants to be involved with SPREE.... sign up to be a LIT at our School Break Camp programs, or apply for our competitive Summer Camp program.

Applications for Summer Camp 2021
go live on this website on January 18th! (by 8AM)
As usual, FrOG donors receive priority registration. Become a FrOG by January 8th to hop on this benefit!

Responsibilities: 
Leaders in Training will be assistants to the teachers. Their responsibilities will include:

• Leading by example with enthusiasm
• Free-time monitor
• Assisting teachers during lessons
• Planning and leading theme/dress up days
• Buddy to younger campers

Requirements: 

• Have attended past SPREE Day Camps 
• Positive and hard-working attitude
• Desire to work with and assist teachers
• Desire to help and buddy with younger camp attendees
• Currently in 6th-9th grade
• Must apply for a position and be approved by the SPREE staff 
• Attend selected days of camp from at least 9AM-  2:30PM. 

SPRING BREAK CAMP
Animal Super Senses

​When: March 29- April 2, 2021 (Monday - Friday)
Ages Accepted: current 6th-9th graders
There are limited Leaders in Training spots at each camp day for students in middle school)
Cost: $230/camper/week. Aftercare: $50/camper/week
Hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
         8:00- 9:00 | Flexible Drop-off
         9:00- 1:30 | Activities 
         1:30- 2:30 | Flexible Pick-up
         2:30- 5:00 | Aftercare. Flexible Pick-up (requires additional fee)
​Camp Location: ​SPREE HQ ​in Johnson Habitat Park. 610 S. Jason St. Denver, CO 80223
How to Register: Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org to secure your spot! 

2021 Summer Camp

Who: Entering 6-9th grade previous SPREE Campers
Cost: $230/LIT/week. Aftercare: $50/LIT/week
Days & Times: *Please take note of the time change for 2021 Summer Camp*
We offer week-long day camps. Camps run Monday through Friday from
June 7th through August 20th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that
2:30 - 5:00 PM will require an additional aftercare fee. 
   
​        8:00AM - 9:00 AM Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time
        9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Planned activities.
​                                           LITs are "on duty" assisting teachers & campers
​        1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Flexible pick-up time, free explore and craft time
        2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Aftercare: free explore and craft time

​Registration Notes

• Because of the competitive nature of the LIT program, all participants that did not keep 2020 CampDoc credits on their account must fill out an application.
• If you did keep your 2020 Summer Camp tuition on your CampDoc account, you will receive further instructions on registering this summer.
• Applications will open on this website on January 18th
• Applications are processed in order they are received. LIT applicants that are active FrOG donors will receive priority placement, and all others are placed by the order their application was received.
• We have expanded capacity in 2021 to allow for more participants to join, and will accept 2-3 LITs for each week of camp

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​Important Registration Dates: 
                                                                                   See links for further clarity   ----> 
Jan 4th: Registration requests open for LITs with 2020 CampDoc Credits 
Jan 8th: Last day to become a FrOG (Friend of Greenway) & qualify for priority registration before the public
Jan 17th: Last day credited LITs guaranteed priority placement                                                    (make sure to fill out our google form!)
Jan 18th-22nd: Applications open for LIT program. FrOG donors will begin priority placement.
Jan 25:  Placement for LIT applicants who are not FrOG donors 
Jan 27th: Registration opens to the public

CampDoc ​Code	Dates	Theme
HQ1	June 7-11, 2021	Special Agent Training ​FULL Our favorite theme to kick off summer is the week where we all become SPREE Special Agents by learning tips, tricks & skills to protect our City’s waterways!
HQ2	June 14-18, 2021	Nocturnal Nature 1 Spot Available ​Who wakes up when the sun goes down? Explore with SPREE (while the sun is up) the many creatures of Colorado that live a crepuscular and nocturnal lifestyle. What makes them so special? ​
HQ3	June 21-25, 2021	Mad About Macros 1 Spot Available Macroinvertebrates are animals without a backbone, that you can see with your eyes! Dive into the world of water filled with crawdads, scuds, mayflies and more… then dry off while we take a closer look at land macros including arachnids & insects!
HQ4	June 28- July 2, 2021	Urban Nature Explorers ​FULL The city is a wild place- get out with SPREE to explore it! This week, we will practice the skills of urban naturalists, learn about the wildlife of Denver, and explore what it takes to care for our City’s parks. ​
*There is no camp this week*	July 5-9, 2021	No Camp! July 4th Holiday
HQ5	July 12-16, 2021	Journey of the South Platte River ​FULL From the mountains and through the prairie, the South Platte River makes a splash on its journey across our City and Colorado. This week, SPREE will take a ride with our City’s water to learn just how far the journey of our River is!
HQ6	July 19-23, 2021	SPREE Scientists ​1 Spot Available Chemistry, Meteorology, Engineering and more! Join SPREE as we put on our lab coats and try on the hats of different scientists that study and work with water!
HQ7	July 26-30, 2021	The Secret Life of Plants ​3 Spots Available Plants don’t talk, so they must not be interesting…. False! This week, we are taking a peek at plants. Conduct plant experiments & make plant inspired art with SPREE this week!
HQ8	August 2-6, 2021	Reptiles & Amphibians ​FULL​ ​Hop into the life of amphibians and reptiles this week with SPREE. What’s the difference between a frog and a toad? Do salamanders live in Colorado? What do reptiles do in winter? Answer these questions, and more!
HQ9	August 9-13, 2021	Nature Built it First ​3 Spots Available ​Humans are pretty excellent engineers, but a lot of what we’ve learned started in nature! Join SPREE as we uncover the original tunnel builders, fliers and what animals inspired humans in our engineering feats.
​HQ10	​August 16-20, 2021	River Art 2 Spots Available ​Have you ever felt inspired when sitting by a River? It happens all the time at SPREE! Grab a marker, chalk, and some pencils, and let nature inspire works of art from poems to paintings!  ​

For questions about the Leaders in Training program please contact us: camp@greenwayfoundation.org or (720) 306-8000.