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14 Best Art Camps in Colorado for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
14 arts camp programs in Colorado for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Priya Sundaram.
14 Best Art Camps in Colorado for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Priya Sundaram, Editor, STEM, Arts & Overnight Programs — published 2026-05-24
Every year in Colorado, the good arts camp weeks fill in February and the great ones fill in January. If you're reading this in March, you're working a second list, and you can still find a real fit. We built this 2026 guide for parents who want a shortlist, not a brochure. 14 programs below. Each one earned its place by showing up cleanly in the public signal: parent ratings, program depth, and how completely the camp documents what it actually does.
We don't claim to have visited every camp. We do claim to have read every listing.
How we picked these
We ranked the Colorado arts camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the arts camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Colorado that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Colorado state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 14 picks
1. Metropolitan Academy of Dance
Location: Centennial, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
The case for Metropolitan Academy of Dance in Centennial: a parent rating of 5.0 across 77 public reviews. A substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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2. The Dance Art Media Studios
Location: Sheridan, CO · Parent rating: 4.8
The Dance Art Media Studios in Sheridan surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A steady 4.8 parent rating built on 96 reviews, and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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3. Colorado Movement Lab
Location: Westminster, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Colorado Movement Lab sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does, 5.0 stars from 32 reviewing parents, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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4. Iluminar Aerial Dance
Location: Broomfield, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
Iluminar Aerial Dance in Broomfield surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 4.7 stars from 37 reviewing parents, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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5. School of Rock
Location: Boulder, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
School of Rock sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a parent rating of 4.7 across 47 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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6. Iluminar Aerial Dance
Location: Broomfield, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
Iluminar Aerial Dance in Broomfield surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 4.7 stars from 37 reviewing parents, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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7. School of Rock
Location: Boulder, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
School of Rock sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a parent rating of 4.7 across 47 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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8. Michelle Latimer Dance Academy
Location: Greenwood Village, CO · Parent rating: 4.6
Why Michelle Latimer Dance Academy made the cut: a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan, a steady parent rating of 4.6 in Greenwood Village.
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9. Denver Academy of Ballet
Location: Centennial, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Denver Academy of Ballet made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 5.0 parent rating in Centennial.
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10. MPower Dance Studio
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose MPower Dance Studio: a steady 5.0 parent rating built on 22 reviews, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Lakewood.
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11. In the Wings Aerial Dance
Location: Louisville, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
In the Wings Aerial Dance in Louisville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0 parent rating, and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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12. Denver Academy of Ballet
Location: Centennial, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Denver Academy of Ballet made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 5.0 parent rating in Centennial.
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13. MPower Dance Studio
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose MPower Dance Studio: a steady 5.0 parent rating built on 22 reviews, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Lakewood.
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14. In the Wings Aerial Dance
Location: Louisville, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
In the Wings Aerial Dance in Louisville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0 parent rating, and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for arts camps in Colorado?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a arts camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Colorado's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the art camps in this guide serve?
The 14 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do art camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Priya Sundaram.