SPREE Summer Camp
The Greenway Foundation is hosting six weeks of camp at SPREE Headquarters in summer 2027, including one bonus week for middle-school-aged campers only! 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 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!
2027 Public Registration Opens on Monday, February 8th.
2027 SPREE Summer Camp Sessions
Every week of SPREE Summer Camp is brimming with amazing outdoor adventure. SPREE is thrilled to bring three one-of-a-kind camp themes across six weeks with a bonus week for middle-school-aged campers only!
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Free care is included in your registration and runs 8-9am. Our camp instructional hours are 9:00am- 3:30pm.
Please note 3:30 – 4:30 pm requires an additional After Care fee.
Camp Themes
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. We’d love to see your camper for just one week or for many weeks throughout the summer!
Have a sixth-to-ninth grader at home who loves the outdoors? Make sure to check out the camp week for middle-school-aged campers below!
Week 1: TBA
Camp Week 1, Session 1
More information COMING SOON!
Week 2: TBA
Camp Week 2, Session 1
Week 3: TBA
Camp Week 3, Session 1
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Week 4: TBA
Camp Week 4, Session 2
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Week 5: TBA
Camp Week 5, Session 2
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Week 6: TBA
Camp Week 6, Session 2
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Middle School Camp: TBA
Middle School Camp
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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.
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2027 Registration Schedule
| Date | Registration Event |
| Mon, December 7 | LIT Applications and Scholarship Applications Available |
| Fri, January 8 | Last day to become a FrOG to receive priority registration |
| Mon, January 11 | LIT Applications close |
| January 12 – 19 | All LIT applications confirmed via email |
| January 25 – February 1 | Tiered Priority Registration open for FrOG Campers |
| Mon, January 25 | Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders |
| Wed, January 27 | Registration opens for Stream Savers |
| Fri, January 29 | Registration opens for Water Warriors |
| Mon, February 1 | Early registration window closes |
| Mon, February 8 | Registration for all Campers opens to the public |
| Mon, May 3 | Last day to request a refund |
Camp Details
Grades
Entering 1-5 Grade (must be at least 6 years old at the time of their first camp session) *
*Middle School Camp is only for students entering 6th-9th grade in 2027.
Hours
1 Week Sessions
Free Before Care: 8-9am
Camp Hours: 9:00 am -3:30 pm
After Care: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location
SPREE Headquarters at
Johnson Habitat Park
Fees
Campers: $400
Leaders In Training: $400
After Care: $100
Fees are per child, per week.
Camp Policies & Guides
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
Priority Registration for FrOGs
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 Friday, January 8th, 2027 to receive priority registration.
Mon, January 25
Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders
Wed, January 27
Registration opens for Stream Savers
Fri, January 29
Registration opens for Water Warriors
Mon, February 1
Early registration window closes
Mon, February 8
Registration for all Campers opens to the public
Leaders in Training
For campers 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-ninth graders to develop their leadership skills while continuing their connection to SPREE.
Location
SPREE Headquarters at Johnson Habitat Park: 610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223
Testimonials
It’s my favorite camp and I wish I could come all summer!
I wanted to share that your staff showed great judgment and inspired a high level of trust. You have established a great program, and I am truly grateful for the wonderful communication throughout. Your people totally made the magic!
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.
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 1.
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.