School Break Camp
Keep kids engaged and learning on days when school is off. SPREE School Break Camps are a great way to spend days having fun while learning about our local ecosystems outdoors. School Break Camps take place at Johnson Habitat Park, and is perfect for families who want to try out our program before attending summer camp.
Camp Structure
SPREE Camps are educational, outdoor, and active programs. Education will be hands-on and engaging, but will require listening, respect, and cooperation by campers. Structured lessons will be broken up by snacks, free-time, quiet time, and other activities. It may be helpful to discuss the educational component with your child if they attend camp to ensure this program is a good fit.
While we do have indoor facilities, we are outdoors in all sorts of weather at SPREE camps. Please dress for the changing Colorado climate. We will adjust location or structure of activities, if needed.
Camp runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note 3:30 – 5:00 pm requires an additional after care fee.
Fall Break Camp 2023
BACKBONE NOT REQUIRED October 12th, 2023
What do insects, spiders, snails, and centipedes have in common? They’ve got no spine! It takes a strong outer shell and some wild adaptations to be a spine-less creature in the natural world. Join us for a day of investigation in decomposers, predator-prey relationships, and games that help us understand the strange characteristics of invertebrates!
LEGENDS & LORE October 13th, 2023
Explore nature through the lens of animal and nature stories, legends, and oral histories! Campers will learn all about the importance of animals in modern and ancient Colorado societies!
SCALES & SLIME October 16th, 2023
Do you enjoy searching for snakes, turtles, salamanders, frogs, and toads? Join us as we visit aquatic habitats of our amphibian friends and sunny spots where reptiles may be found. We will meet the resident reptiles that call Colorado home and learn about their unique adaptations that enable them to survive!
WILD JOBS November 20th, 2023
Learn what it’s like to have a Wild Job! Learn about working with nature through research, conservation, education, or wildlife rehabilitation. Campers will get to learn about field research and how they can participate in a variety of Community Science programs.
COLORADO ADVENTURES November 21st, 2023
What makes our home so special? Learn about the diversity of our state flora, fauna, habitats, ecosystems, plant communities, and wildlife! Campers will learn all about our state flora and fauna, as well as our Parks System!
FrOGs Get a Jump on Registration
Friends of Greenway donors – or FrOGs – are eligible for early Spring Break Camp registration and other amazing benefits.
Camp Details
Grades
Current 1-5 Graders
Must be six years old
Hours
Fall Break Camp 2023: October 12, 13, 16, 2023 November 20, 21, 2023
8:00 am -5:00 pm
After Care: 3:30-5:00 pm
Location
SPREE Headquarters at
Johnson Habitat Park
Fees
Campers: $70/day
Leaders In Training: $60/day
After Care: $13/day
Fees are per child.
Camp Policies & Guides
SPREE is my favorite camp. It’s why I come here every time I can!
SPREE is hands down (my child’s) favorite camp EVER and she has dedicated a spot in her room specifically to "SPREE Memories."
When I dropped my daughter off at SPREE this morning, she ran as fast as she could to SPREE HQ out in front of me. I have never seen her act this way about school or a special camp before. She LOVES SPREE Camp, thank you for this opportunity.
Location
SPREE Headquarters at Johnson Habitat Park: 610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223
Documents & Policies
Peruse our Parent Handbook, packing list, and find forms fast. We have answers to your common camp questions ready to go. Of course, if you need more assistance, you can contact us.
- Parent Handbook
- Required Forms
- Packing List
- Health & Safety
- Cancellation Policy
- Scholarship Application
Leaders in Training
The Leaders in Training program is an important part of SPREE School Break Camps. During the school year, current 6th-9th grade students are encouraged to apply if they previously attended SPREE camp and are interested in assisting campers and teachers while developing and improving their leadership skills. Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information and to sign up.
Contact Information & Feedback
Still have questions about summer camp or want to offer feedback? Reach out to our Camp Coordinator for more information. Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org or call 303-481-1974.
Sponsor SPREE Camps
Would you or your business like to sponsor a SPREE Camp? This is a great way to gain exposure while supporting SPREE, Denver’s children, and the South Platte River. Email camp@greenwayfoundation.org for more information.