About Summer Camps
Ignite your child’s inner artist with the Denver Art Museum’s Summer Camp annual offerings. These weeklong day camps encourage kids to get inspired by the DAM collection and to create their own art. This year, campers can sign up to express themselves through sculpture, explore the intersection of art and nature, design their own architecture, and more!
2026 Summer Camps
From June 8 to August 7, creativity meets fun at the Denver Art Museum! Campers explore the galleries, experiment with materials, and make their own artwork inspired by the DAM collection. Please note that there will be no camps on June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Campers will attend Monday through Thursday that week.
Registration for members begins on Monday, February 2, for Family Plus members and above, on Tuesday, February 3, for Individual members and above, and for nonmembers on Thursday, February 5.
Please use the Parent Portal to complete your registration.
For Campers Ages 5-6
Patterns and Prints
June 8–12, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From Navajo weavings to Chinese ceramics, patterns are everywhere. Campers explore the galleries to discover how artists use patterns across cultures, then head to the workshop to design and create their own patterned artwork.
Art and Nature
June 15–18, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, no camps on June 19
From materials to inspiration, nature shows up in art in all kinds of ways. This week, we’ll think about the connection between art and the environment as we explore the galleries. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to take home some nature-inspired artwork of your own!
Art Around the World
June 22–26, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Pack your imagination and get your art passport ready! This week, we’ll explore artwork from cultures across the globe. Each stop on our journey inspires a new hands-on project back in the workshop, letting campers create their own world of art.
Creature Creations
July 6–10, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!
Color Pop!
July 13–17, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Color surrounds us, but we don’t always notice its effect on the world around us. This week, we will slow down and think about how artists use color to express feelings and ideas. Explore the galleries, get creative in the workshop, and fall down the rainbow rabbit hole!
Sculpt This, Sculpt That
July 20–24, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!
Mixed Media Mayhem
July 27–31, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take–home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.
The ABCs of Art
August 3–7, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
In this camp for our youngest museum friends, we’ll explore the basics of art! We’ll learn all about textures, shapes, lines, and more through games, stories, and of course art projects!
For Campers Ages 7-8
Art Around the World
June 8–12, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Pack your imagination and get your art passport ready! This week, we’ll explore artwork from cultures across the globe. Each stop on our journey inspires a new hands-on project back in the workshop, letting campers create their own world of art.
Patterns and Prints
June 15-18, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
From Navajo weavings to Chinese ceramics, patterns are everywhere. Campers explore the galleries to discover how artists use patterns across cultures, then head to the workshop to design and create their own patterned artwork.
Creature Creations
June 22–26, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
July 6–10, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Transform the everyday into the extraordinary! Explore how artists like El Anatsui turn recycled materials into stunning works of art, then head to the workshop to experiment with found objects and build your own bold, imaginative assemblage.
Sculpt This, Sculpt That
July 13–17, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!
Color Pop!
July 20–24, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Color surrounds us, but we don’t always notice its effect on the world around us. This week, we will slow down and think about how artists use color to express feelings and ideas. Explore the galleries, get creative in the workshop, and fall down the rainbow rabbit hole!
Activate Your Inner Architect
July 27–31, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Be an architect in training and explore how superstar architects Daniel Libeskind and Gio Ponti design buildings for art using angles and patterns. Pull ideas from great downtown architecture and get inspired to design your own buildings.
Mixed Media Mayhem
August 3–7, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take–home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.
For Campers Ages 9-11
Art and Nature
June 8–12, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From materials to inspiration, nature shows up in art in all kinds of ways. This week, we’ll think about the connection between art and the environment as we explore the galleries. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to take home some nature-inspired artwork of your own!
Artivism
June 15–18, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, no camps on June 19
Are you an artist who wants to make the world a better place? Then this is the camp for you! This week, we’ll learn about how art is a tool for activism, or artivism and use our creativity to speak up for the causes we care about!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
June 22–26, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Transform the everyday into the extraordinary! Explore how artists like El Anatsui turn recycled materials into stunning works of art, then head to the workshop to experiment with found objects and build your own bold, imaginative assemblage.
Fabrics and Fashion
July 6–10, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From fashion to soft sculpture, there are all kinds of artwork to create with the versatile medium of fabric! This week, campers will take a closer look at this material, both in the galleries and as artists in the workshop.
Mixed Media Mayhem
July 6–10, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.
Activate Your Inner Architect
July 13–17, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Be an architect in training and explore how superstar architects Daniel Libeskind and Gio Ponti design buildings for art using angles and patterns. Pull ideas from great downtown architecture and get inspired to design your own buildings.
Art Around the World
July 20–24, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Pack your imagination and get your art passport ready! This week, we’ll explore artwork from cultures across the globe. Each stop on our journey inspires a new hands-on project back in the workshop, letting campers create their own world of art.
Sculpt This, Sculpt That
July 27–31, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!
Games, World-Building, and Art, Oh My!
August 3–7, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
This week, campers dive into the creative overlap of games, storytelling, and art. Inspired by historical artworks, they’ll invent characters, design worlds, and bring new ideas to life through hands-on projects.
For Teenage Campers
More information coming soon! Stay tuned for details.
Scholarships
The Denver Art Museum offers one full scholarship per camp. Students are chosen based upon their interest in art, how much they would benefit from the program, and the financial needs of the family.
Please note that camps are non-refundable after registration, and scholarships cannot be retroactively applied. Because of this, it’s best to either register for camp or apply for a scholarship. Please direct questions about refunds, scholarships, and registration to summercamps@denverartmuseum.org.
Applications will open in February 2026.
FAQ (click or tap for more)
Do you offer refunds?
All sales are final, and we do not offer refunds.
Can I register my child for a camp that is outside of their age range?
We kindly ask that you register your child for camps that are age appropriate. Your child must be the appropriate age by the first day of their camp.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, please see the Scholarships section for more information.
Is there a waitlist for full camps?
Yes, please call 720-913-0130 to be placed on the waitlist for a full camp. Parents/guardians will be notified if they are next on the waitlist and a spot becomes available.
Questions?
Please read through our DAM Summer Camp info guide to learn more details regarding procedures, attire, camp schedule, and more. If you have a question that was not answered, reach out to summercamps@denverartmuseum.org.
Summer Camps are supported by Genesee Mountain Foundation and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
