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14 Best STEM Camps in Denver, CO for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
14 STEM camp programs in Denver, CO for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Priya Sundaram.
14 Best STEM Camps in Denver, CO for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Priya Sundaram, Editor, STEM, Arts & Overnight Programs — published 2026-05-24
Denver, CO parents have one thing working against them: choice. There are more STEM camp options than a Saturday afternoon of research can hold. So we ranked the field for 2026 using the signal we trust: verified ratings, claimed status, and program completeness. We pulled the 14 programs that came up cleanest. Use this as your starting list. Call the top three. Don't try to evaluate twenty.
How we picked these
We ranked the Denver, CO STEM 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 STEM 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 Denver, 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 14 picks
1. Silicon STEM Academy
Location: Denver, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Silicon STEM Academy because the public signal is steady: 173 public parent reviews averaging 4.9, alongside a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Denver.
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2. Silicon STEM Academy
Location: Denver, CO · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Silicon STEM Academy because the public signal is steady: 173 public parent reviews averaging 4.9, alongside a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Denver.
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3. Coding Summer Camps in Denver
Location: Denver, CO
We included Coding Summer Camps in Denver because the public signal is steady: consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Denver.
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4. STEM Camps (and other brainy camps) in the Denver area
Location: Denver, CO
STEM Camps (and other brainy camps) in the Denver area is a STEM camp in Denver that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons; a usable public description of the program.
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5. Summer Science Camp
Location: Denver, CO
The case for Summer Science Camp in Denver: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year. A workable description of the program's focus.
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6. STEM & Science Summer Camps
Location: Denver, CO
Why STEM & Science Summer Camps made the cut: a usable public description of the program, a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time in Denver.
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7. 2026 Denver STEM Summer Camps
Location: Denver, CO
2026 Denver STEM Summer Camps in Denver surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a usable public description of the program.
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8. Coding Summer Camps in Denver
Location: Denver, CO
We included Coding Summer Camps in Denver because the public signal is steady: consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Denver.
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9. STEM Camps (and other brainy camps) in the Denver area
Location: Denver, CO
STEM Camps (and other brainy camps) in the Denver area is a STEM camp in Denver that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons; a usable public description of the program.
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10. Summer Science Camp
Location: Denver, CO
The case for Summer Science Camp in Denver: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year. A workable description of the program's focus.
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11. STEM & Science Summer Camps
Location: Denver, CO
Why STEM & Science Summer Camps made the cut: a usable public description of the program, a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time in Denver.
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12. 2026 Denver STEM Summer Camps
Location: Denver, CO
2026 Denver STEM Summer Camps in Denver surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a usable public description of the program.
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13. STEM Summer Camps & Workshops
Location: Denver, CO
We included STEM Summer Camps & Workshops because the public signal is steady: a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Denver.
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14. STEM Summer Camps & Workshops
Location: Denver, CO
We included STEM Summer Camps & Workshops because the public signal is steady: a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Denver.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for STEM camps in Denver, 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 STEM 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 stem 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 stem 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.