Out of School Time & Special Events

Summer in the Parks is a day camp for children 5-12 years old and will run June 7, 2021 through July 30, Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm at seven locations.  The cost of the program is $676.00 per child for the full 8-weeks. Lunch and snack provided. 

All Summer in the Parks programs will follow CDC guidelines for licensed childcare and are limited to 25 participants per site.  All participants will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be implemented. Most of the activities will be outside and follow a different theme each week.   The nearby recreation centers will be utilized for restrooms and inclement weather.  Field trips and swimming will not be offered. Financial assistance is available for Denver residents only (see below for more information). 

The camps will be held at the following locations:

• Aztlan Recreation Center – 4435 Navajo St. Denver 80211
• Barnum Recreation Center – 360 Hooker St. Denver 80219
• *Garfield Lake Park – 3600 W. Mississippi Ave. Denver 80219 | For 80219 residents only – grant funded, more information below
• Harvey Park Recreation Center – 2120 S. Tennyson Way Denver 80219
• Montbello Recreation Center – 15555 E. 53^rd Ave. Denver 80239
• St. Charles Recreation Center – 3777 N. Lafayette St. Denver 80205
• Swansea Recreation Center – 2650 E. 49^th Ave. Denver 80216

*Garfield Park will be the only location to be an outdoor program in a park setting. Pool restrooms will be available to campers.  Due to limited indoor access, the ages will be 7-12 for this site.  Garfield Park is supported by a Greater Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant and the program cost is reduced.  Only Denver residents that live in the zip code 80219 will be accepted. Lunch and snack will be provided. Field trips and swimming will not be offered

Do you need financial assistance?

Any resident of the City and County of Denver who is in need of financial help for any recreation program is eligible to apply. Documentation is required for all applications for financial aid. We request that you submit your application and supporting documents at least two weeks prior to registration. Email PLAY@denvergov.org for more information.

• PLAY Frequently Asked Questions & Application - English
• Preguntas frecuentes y aplicación - Spanish

The S.O.A.R. After School Program is a licensed child care program designed around four components of extended learning opportunities. Meaningful skill development is built around academics, sports and wellness, arts and culture, and community engagement. This safe and inclusive comprehensive program implemented by qualified youth developers, also incorporates healthy snacks daily. Students also have the opportunity to experience two field trips throughout the year. S.O.A.R. is committed to building a healthy after-school community; therefore we ask that students attend program daily.

Parents/Guardians can register online.

Financial Assistance is available for Denver residents who qualify.  You may download a P.L.A.Y. application in the "Financial Assistance Forms" section on this web page.  Proof of need is required.

Parks and Recreation Looking to Assist You (PLAY)

The PLAY program is designed to provide financial assistance to families and individuals who are in need. It is not the intent or desire of Denver Parks & Recreation to subsidize program fees or recreation center use over extended periods of time.

PLAY application and FAQs - English(PDF, 236KB)

PLAY application and FAQs - Espanol(PDF, 303KB)

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