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15 Best Day Camps in Lakewood, CO for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
15 day camp programs in Lakewood, CO for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
15 Best Day Camps in Lakewood, CO for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
Picking a day camp in Lakewood, CO is a four-question decision: age, type, budget, and how far you're willing to drive. Lakewood, CO has more options than most parents realize. This list narrows it to 15 programs that consistently come back well in parent reviews and that have enough public information on file to evaluate without picking up the phone.
This is our 2026 working list. We refresh it each spring. If your kid is a returning camper at one of these, you probably already know they belong here. If you're new to Lakewood, CO camp season, treat this as the short list, not the only list. Verify every detail directly with the camp before you register.
How we picked these
We ranked the Lakewood, CO day 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 day 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 Lakewood, CO 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 15 picks
1. Colfax Campers
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Colfax Campers sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, 5.0 stars from 113 reviewing parents, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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2. Colfax Campers
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Colfax Campers sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, 5.0 stars from 113 reviewing parents, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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3. Soccer Shots Denver and Boulder
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Soccer Shots Denver and Boulder because the public signal is steady: 4.9 stars from 64 reviewing parents, alongside a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Lakewood.
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4. Soccer Shots Denver and Boulder
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Soccer Shots Denver and Boulder because the public signal is steady: 4.9 stars from 64 reviewing parents, alongside a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Lakewood.
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5. Young Americans Center for Financial Education - Belmar
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
Why Young Americans Center for Financial Education - Belmar made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, 51 public parent reviews averaging 4.7 in Lakewood.
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6. Young Americans Center for Financial Education - Belmar
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.7
Why Young Americans Center for Financial Education - Belmar made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, 51 public parent reviews averaging 4.7 in Lakewood.
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7. Everitt Farms Christmas Trees
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.6
Why we chose Everitt Farms Christmas Trees: a steady 4.6 parent rating built on 53 reviews, plus a usable public description of the program in Lakewood.
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8. Everitt Farms Christmas Trees
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.6
Why we chose Everitt Farms Christmas Trees: a steady 4.6 parent rating built on 53 reviews, plus a usable public description of the program in Lakewood.
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9. Camp Paha
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Camp Paha is a day camp in Lakewood that earned its place on this list through a 5.0-star public rating and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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10. Five Below
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.3
Five Below sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, a 4.3-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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11. Five Below
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.3
Five Below sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, a 4.3-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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12. Advantage Learning Center
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.1
Advantage Learning Center sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does, a 4.1-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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13. Lonnie Hanzon
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 5.0
Lonnie Hanzon in Lakewood surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0 parent rating, and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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14. Da Base Camp
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
The case for Da Base Camp in Lakewood: a 4.9-star public rating. A workable description of the program's focus.
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15. Da Base Camp
Location: Lakewood, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
The case for Da Base Camp in Lakewood: a 4.9-star public rating. A workable description of the program's focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Lakewood, CO?
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 day 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 day camps in this guide serve?
The 15 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 day 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 Maya Okonkwo.