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Whether we are in the River catching critters, playing games, or doing experiments, everyday is an outdoor learning adventure at SPREE Summer Camp! We have 10 unique weeks of camp this year at SPREE Headquarters (HQ). Each week has a theme that ties to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts are tied to each weekly theme, allowing campers to learn about their environment through direct engagement - all while having fun! See 2021 dates and themes in the table below |
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Who: Campers entering 1st (must be at least 6 years old) through 5th grade For kids who have aged out of our day camp programs, check out and apply for our Leaders in Training program! (For kids entering 6th -9th grade.) Cost: $300/camper/week. Aftercare: $50/camper/week In need of a camp scholarship? Have credits from Summer 2020? Days & Time: *Please take note of the time change for 2021 Summer Camp* SPREE runs day camps all summer long, from June 7- August 20, and campers sign up for week-long sessions. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that 2:30 - 5:00 PM requires an additional aftercare fee. 2021 Daily Camp Hours 8:30AM - 9:15 AM Flexible drop-off time, free explore and craft time 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM Planned activities and adventures by the river 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 Where: SPREE Headquarters at Johnson-Habitat Park, 610 S Jason St, Denver 80223 Please note that SPREE will be operating only one camp location in Summer 2021, to best ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. |
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Important 2021 Registration Dates:
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CAMP DOC REGISTRATION
- 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.
- 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 proceed with your payment.
- Public registration for campers opens on January 27. See above for other registration start dates.
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, called the camper profile. 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 will not be permitted to attend camp.
All camp paperwork must be completed before campers can attend SPREE camp. Campers with incomplete paperwork will not be permitted to attend camp.
CONTACT
The best way to reach out Camp Director, Emily is via email at camp@greenwayfoundation.org. She is available Monday-Friday during regular business hours (9am-5pm). To call, 720-306-8000. Calls will be returned as quickly as possible.
Questions or Feedback: Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions about SPREE Camps. If you have any comments, or other feedback for the SPREE team, please let us know by filling out this form.
Questions or Feedback: Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions about SPREE Camps. If you have any comments, or other feedback for the SPREE team, please let us know by filling out this form.
Additional information
Our summer camps are educational, outside, and active programs. Education will be hands-on and engaging, but will require listening, respect, and cooperation by the campers. Educational lessons will be broken up by snacks, free-time, quiet time, and other activities. It may be helpful to discuss the educational component with your child they attend camp to ensure this camp is a good fit.
While we do have indoor facilities, there is no air conditioning at SPREE camps. Summer days are hot- we cool down with frequent water breaks, quiet story time in the afternoon, wading ankle-deep in the river/creek, and adjusting location or structure of activities if needed.
While we do have indoor facilities, there is no air conditioning at SPREE camps. Summer days are hot- we cool down with frequent water breaks, quiet story time in the afternoon, wading ankle-deep in the river/creek, and adjusting location or structure of activities if needed.
Covid considerations
The health and safety of your children and our staff has always been our number one priority. With the ever-changing realities of COVID, we have a plan in place to run a modified, in-person camp this summer. As we continue to learn more, and as safety guidelines change, we retain the right to make changes to SPREE Summer Camp 2021 as necessary. Any and all changes we make will be made to ensure the safety of your children, and will be communicated with you immediately.
That being said, we are very excited about our current Summer Camp 2021 plan. We will run camp at just one location this year (Johnson Habitat Park, aka SPREE HQ). As SPREE HQ is our one location with running water and a larger roofed space, we made this decision to take the necessary cleaning and safety measures to best facilitate a healthy camp environment. Additionally, we will be limiting our camp to 18 campers and 2-3 LITs. This smaller group will better facilitate distancing at camp and decrease potential exposure risks. If you have any questions about the changes we've made to SPREE Camp for this upcoming summer, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Camp Director or our Education Director. We appreciate your enthusiasm for SPREE and we can't wait to see your kiddos at the river!
That being said, we are very excited about our current Summer Camp 2021 plan. We will run camp at just one location this year (Johnson Habitat Park, aka SPREE HQ). As SPREE HQ is our one location with running water and a larger roofed space, we made this decision to take the necessary cleaning and safety measures to best facilitate a healthy camp environment. Additionally, we will be limiting our camp to 18 campers and 2-3 LITs. This smaller group will better facilitate distancing at camp and decrease potential exposure risks. If you have any questions about the changes we've made to SPREE Camp for this upcoming summer, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Camp Director or our Education Director. We appreciate your enthusiasm for SPREE and we can't wait to see your kiddos at the river!
Camp Weeks & THemes
CampDoc Code |
Dates |
Theme |
HQ1 |
June 7-11, 2021 |
Special Agent Training 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 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 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 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 THIS WEEK. JULY 4th HOLIDAY |
HQ5 |
July 12-16, 2021 |
Journey of the South Platte River 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 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 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 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 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 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! |
Watch our video below to see the fun adventures we have at SPREE Summer Camps!
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