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SPREE Summer Camp

The Greenway Foundation is hosting six weeks of camp at SPREE Headquarters in summer 2025. Each week has a special theme that ties directly to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests every week, games, and crafts are tied to each weekly theme, allowing campers to learn about their environment through direct engagement—all while having fun outside along our river.

Summer Camp Registration
SPREE Summer Camp kids explore river ecology with The Greenway Foundation

Summer Overflowing with Fun

Whether we are in the river catching critters, playing games, or doing experiments, every day is an outdoor learning adventure at SPREE Summer Camp!

2025 Public Registration is Open

Register for Summer Camp

2025 SPREE Summer Camp Sessions

Every week of SPREE Summer Camp is brimming with amazing outdoor adventure. After careful consideration and planning, we want to inform you that this year’s SPREE Summer Camps will be limited to a duration of 6 weeks. While our structure is staying the same in each session, camps with the same title will repeat the same curriculum and activities. Campers are allowed to attend more than one camp with the same title, however, we are not required to notify you if you register camper(s) for camps with the same curriculum/title. Transfers are not guaranteed. We’d love to see your camper for just one week or for many weeks throughout the summer.

Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Please note 3:30 – 4:30 pm requires an additional After Care fee.

Camp Themes

This year, SPREE will have 3 unique themes over 6 weeks. Each theme is run twice over the summer. Campers are allowed to attend more than one camp with the same themes. However, camps with the same theme/title have identical curriculum and activities. We are not required to notify you if registering campers for camps with the same title. Transfers are not guaranteed.

June 9-13: SPREE Force: Special Agent Training (Session 1) – SOLD OUT
Camp Week 1

Step into the world of SPREE’s secret agents! Campers will discover the origin stories of SPREE’s river heroes and explore the South Platte like never before. Through hands-on activities, and river explorations, kids will uncover the mysteries and legends behind our team of special agents!

There is no SPREE Summer Camp June 16-20

June 23-27: BioBlitz – SOLD OUT
Camp Week 2

Want to explore nature like a real naturalist? Join SPREE’s Bioblitz Camp by the South Platte River! Campers will dive into plant and animal ID, nature skills, and connect with special guest experts in biodiversity. It’s a hands-on adventure you won’t want to miss!

There is no SPREE Summer Camp June 30 – July 4

July 7-11: Art Inspired By Nature – SOLD OUT
Camp Week 3

Get Inspired by the River! Nature is one of the best muses, and at SPREE’s art-themed camp, the South Platte River sets the stage! Pick up a pencil, chalk, or marker and create poems, paintings, and more—all inspired by the beauty of the river. Let’s make art together, fueled by nature’s wonders!

There is no SPREE Summer Camp July 21- 25

July 14-18: SPREE Force: Special Agent Training – 3 spots left!
Camp Week 4

Step into the world of SPREE’s secret agents! Campers will discover the origin stories of SPREE’s river heroes and explore the South Platte like never before. Through hands-on activities, and river explorations, kids will uncover the mysteries and legends behind our team of special agents!

Join us for our FREE family-friendly river festival, Crosscurrents on July 12, 2025!

July 28 – Aug 1: Bioblitz – 10 spots left!
Camp Week 5

Want to explore nature like a real naturalist? Join SPREE’s Bioblitz Camp by the South Platte River! Campers will dive into plant and animal ID, nature skills, and connect with special guest experts in biodiversity. It’s a hands-on adventure you won’t want to miss!

August 4-8: Art Inspired By Nature – 9 spots left!
Camp Week 6

Get Inspired by the River! Nature is one of the best muses, and at SPREE’s art-themed camp, the South Platte River sets the stage! Pick up a pencil, chalk, or marker and create poems, paintings, and more—all inspired by the beauty of the river. Let’s make art together, fueled by nature’s wonders!

Camp Structure

SPREE Summer 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, there is no air conditioning at SPREE camps. Summer days are hot – we cool down with frequent water breaks, quiet story time in the afternoon, wading ankle-deep in the river, and adjusting location or structure of activities, if needed. 

Register for Summer Camp

Registration Schedule

DateRegistration Event
Mon, December 2LIT Applications and Scholarship Applications Available
Tues, January 14Last day to become a FrOG to receive priority registration
Tues, January 14LIT Applications close
January 15 – 23All LIT applications confirmed via email
January 29-February 5Tiered Priority Registration open for FrOG Campers:
Wed, January 29Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders
Fri, January 31Registration opens for Stream Savers
Mon, February 3Registration opens for Water Warriors
Thurs, February 6Early registration window closes
Mon, February 10Registration for all Campers opens to the public
Thurs, May 1Last day to request a refund

Camp Details

Grades

Entering 1-5 Grade

Hours

1 Week Sessions
8:00 am -3:30 pm
After Care: 3:30-4:30 pm

Location

SPREE Headquarters at
Johnson Habitat Park

Fees

Campers: $400
Leaders In Training: $335
After Care: $100

Fees are per child, per week.

Camp Policies & Guides

  • Parent Handbook
  • Required Forms
  • Packing List
  • Health & Safety
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Scholarship Application

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
Review Documents & Policies

Priority Registration for FrOGs

With fewer weeks of summer camp, we know it will be harder than ever to get your camper signed up for the camp week you want. Because of this, we are offering a tiered priority registration system based on your level of monthly giving through the FrOG program. Through this, you can receive priority Camp registration up to a week early with your membership. You must become a FrOG by January 12, 2024 to receive priority registration.

Wed, January 29

Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders

Fri, January 31

Registration opens for Stream Savers

Mon, February 3

Registration opens for Water Warriors

Thurs, February 6

Early registration window closes

Mon, February 10

Registration for all Campers opens to the public

Become a FrOG
Register for Camp



Leaders in Training

For children who have attended SPREE Summer Camp in the past but have aged out, there’s good news! They can apply to be Leaders in Training (LITs). This is a special opportunity for incoming sixth-nineth graders to develop their leadership skills, while continuing their connection to SPREE.

Learn More About the LIT Program

Location

SPREE Headquarters at Johnson Habitat Park: 610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223



Testimonials

They always come home having learned quite a lot of good things, about recycling, or invertebrates who live in the South Platte River, or the wildlife around here. They have fun, and it seems to be a nice balance of learning and playing.

Impressed Dad
Parent of SPREE Summer Camper

It’s my favorite camp and I wish I could come all summer!

First Time Camper
SPREE Summer Camper

We wanted to thank you for running such a fantastic program this summer for our son! We have been continually impressed every single day with the curriculum, outdoor time, safety, respect and all that he is learning about the environment.

Keith V.
Parent of SPREE Summer Camper

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, Ext 3.

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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. 


The Greenway Foundation

1820 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202

info@greenwayfoundation.org

303.481.1974

FEIN: 51-0193575

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