SPREE Summer Camp
The Greenway Foundation is hosting six weeks of camp at SPREE Headquarters in summer 2024. 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!
2024 Public Registration Opened February 12th
2024 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 10-14: Crazy Cool Critters (Session 1) (SOLD OUT)
Camp Week 2
Explore Colorado’s Crazy Cool Critters big and small, ancient and recent, furry and slimy. We will challenge our campers to investigate if they can measure up to these great animals, and even meet a few of our most extraordinary animal neighbors.
There is no SPREE Summer Camp June 17-21
June 24-28: Native Nature (Session 1) (SOLD OUT)
Camp Week 3
Hike through history to investigate the native people and animals that have lived, and continue to, along the South Platte River. Learn the stories, arts, and importance of even the smallest critters that help support our River at camp and beyond.
There is no SPREE Summer Camp July 1-12, but you can join us for our FREE family friendly river festival, Crosscurrents on July 13, 2024!
July 15-19: SPREE Force: Micros & Macros (Session 1) (SOLD OUT)
Camp Week 4
Come join Chomper’s SPREE Force and fight for our River and the planet! Shrink down and explore all of the magical places these critters, big and small, can be found. We’ll uncover the mysteries our eyes can’t see without the help of some cool tools, special guests, and SPREE Special Agents.
July 22-26: Crazy Cool Critters (Session 2) (SOLD OUT)
Camp Week 5
Explore Colorado’s Crazy Cool Critters big and small, ancient and recent, furry and slimy. We will challenge our campers to investigate if they can measure up to these great animals, and even meet a few of our most extraordinary animal neighbors.
There is no SPREE Summer Camp July 19- August 2
August 5-9: Native Nature (Session 2) (SOLD OUT)
Camp Week 6
Hike through history to investigate the native people and animals that have lived, and continue to, along the South Platte River. Learn the stories, arts, and importance of even the smallest critters that help support our River at camp and beyond.
August 12-16: SPREE Force: Micros & Macros (Session 2)
Camp Week 7
Come join Chomper’s SPREE Force and fight for our River and the planet! Shrink down and explore all of the magical places these critters, big and small, can be found. We’ll uncover the mysteries our eyes can’t see without the help of some cool tools, special guests, and SPREE Special Agents.
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.
Registration Schedule
| Date | Registration Event |
| Mon, November 27 | LIT Applications and Scholarship Applications Available |
| Fri, January 12 | Last day to become a FrOG to receive priority registration |
| Mon, January 15 | LIT Applications close |
| January 15 – 19 | All LIT applications confirmed via email |
| January 29-February 5 | Tiered Priority Registration open for FrOG Campers: |
| Mon, January 29 | Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders |
| Wed, January 31 | Registration opens for Stream Savers |
| Fri, February 2 | Registration opens for Water Warriors |
| Mon, February 5 | Early registration window closes |
| Mon, February 12 | Registration for all Campers opens to the public |
| Tue, April 30 | Last day to request a refund |
Camp Details
Grades
Entering 1-5 Grade
Hours
1 Week Sessions
8:00 am -4:30 pm
After Care: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location
SPREE Headquarters at
Johnson Habitat Park
Fees
Campers: $385
Leaders In Training: $320
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
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.
Mon, January 29
Registration opens for River Rescuers & Creek Crusaders
Wed, January 31
Registration opens for Stream Savers
Fri, February 2
Registration opens for Water Warriors
Mon, February 5
Early registration window closes
Mon, February 12
Registration for all Campers opens to the public
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.
Location
SPREE Headquarters at Johnson Habitat Park: 610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223
Testimonials
We and our camper LOVED SPREE. She (and we) found the camp to be organized, interesting, and well-run, with excellent communication.
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.
(My child) came home excited to share what she learned every day. Thank you and well done! You all did a fantastic job -- such great content and the kids were so jazzed every day.
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.
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.