Summer Camps 2019

The Colorado Springs School has been providing summer camp experiences for more than 30 years. All programs are open to the public, and we encourage CSS families to take advantage of these experiential education programs. Camps include a wide variety of STEM activities and athletics.

If you are new to campus, please use this campus map to find the specific building location of your chosen camp.

CSS Basketball Camp

The Colorado Springs School is proud to offer the CSS All-Star Basketball Camps again this summer in the Honnen Tutt Field House. Coach Vicki Vaughan leads the Kodiak basketball program where she has been coaching for 16 years and teaching PE for 10 years. An Indiana Basketball Hall ofFame player, Coach Vaughan has been facilitating camps for over 25 years and takes pride in teaching basketball in a fun, safe, and healthy environment.

• Date: June 3-7, 2019
• Session I: Fundamentals
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Session II: Positions & Shooting
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $185 per session OR $360 for both am/pm sessions
• Ages: 8-14 years old
• Registration Form (PDF)

• Date: July 29-August 2, 2019
• Session I: Fundamentals
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Session II: Positions & Shooting
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $185 per session OR $360 for both am/pm sessions
• Ages: 8-14 years old
• Registration Form (PDF)

For questions, email Coach Vaughan at vvaughan@css.org

CSS Kodiak High-Altitude Training Camp

CSS Volleyball Camp

CSS Middle School Head Volleyball Coach, Blisse Beardsley, and previous Head Coach, Misti Johnston, have been coaching volleyball for a combined total of 25 years. They enjoy emphasizing the fundamentals of volleyball while building love for the sport. They will leave a lasting impact on your child who will find inspiration from this camp along with sharper skills and a better understanding of the game.

• Date: August 5-9, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $185
• Ages: 9-14 years old
• Registration Form (PDF)
• Email Coach Johnston at mathematicalmj@gmail.com or Coach Beardsley at bbeardsley@css.org for more information.

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps

Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, is combining the most popular elements of their two existing industry-leading camp programs, British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world.

The new Challenger International Soccer Camp reflects the truly global nature of the sport today and provides young players with a wide variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them develop a well-rounded skill set. We have taken the best coaching methodologies and practices from England, Brazil, Spain, USA and France and have woven them together in a multi-faceted on and off-field coaching experience.

Most camps will include a free soccer ball, T-shirt, Poster and Certificate, but please check your individual sessions on the next page to confirm this. Any camp or clinic participant will receive the iChallenge App and 20 free skill-building videos! Click here to register. Two sessions are offered:

• Session I: June 3 - 7, 2019
• Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• Cost: $95
• Location: CSS soccer field
• Age: 3-5 years old

• Session I: June 3 - 7, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Extended day bonus option available)
• Cost: $177
• Location: CSS soccer field
• Age: 5-13 years old

• Session II: July 22 - 26, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Cost: $95
• Location: CSS soccer field
• Age: 3-5 years old

• Session II: July 22 - 26, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Extended day bonus option available)
• Cost: $177
• Location: CSS soccer field
• Age: 5-13 years old

Register with Challenger Sports 

Chess and Video Game Creation Camps

USA Chess Camp

USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America.  Registration options include mornings, afternoon and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes trophy, chess set and much more. 

• Session I: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for half day or 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for full day
• Cost: $300 for half day or $470 for full day
• Age: 5-16 years old, introductory to advanced
• Register here.

• Session II: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for half day or 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for full day
• Cost: $300 for half day or $470 for full day
• Age: 5-16 years old, introductory to advanced
• Register here.

Minecraft

Minecraft is hugely popular because it’s collaborative, open-ended, and moddable. Our program preserves those qualities and adds a large dose of Fun! The week begins with learning the game, controls, recipes, and a bit about hosting and networking. Next, campers are connected to different world hosted on our secure server and experiment with character skins, mods and custom maps. By day three, the kids are building in the Active Learning World that grows over time. Whether adding a room, building a moat, or even creating a chessboard, the possibilities are nearly limitless. 

• Session I: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• Cost: $340
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here. 

• Session II: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• Cost: $340
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Minecraft & Game Design Camps

Kodu Adventure & Minecraft

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $535
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Platform & Minecraft

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $535
• Age: 8-16 years old
• Register here.

Arcade Game Creation & Minecraft

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $535
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Kodu Go-Kart & Minecraft

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• Cost: $535
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Chess & Game Design

Combine a half day in our USA Chess program and a half day of a Game Design Camp. Whether your child is a casual chess player or tournament participant, USA Chess Camp will improve every child’s game. Instructors use a range of teaching tools including demo boards, computer tutorials, worksheets, stories and historic games to keep class time exciting. Each half-day consists of two hour-long chess lessons tailored to the ability of the children and one hour of practice to play against other students and instructors. USA Chess camps are a perfect way to give children a fun week of learning chess while challenging their minds! All campers receive a chess set, notation book, t-shirt and trophy.

Game Design Camps use our custom designed curriculum and children have a blast as they learn to program a video game using step-by-step instructions while learning a bit about the history of game design, design concepts, game styles, and more! There are no prerequisites. The first few days focus on programming basics and by late week the children are well on their way to creating their own games. At the end of camp, campers can download the software, the custom walkthrough guide, resource folder and the games they created, so they can continue to play and create at home.

AM Kodu Video Games - Adventure Style and PM Chess

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $510
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

AM Chess and PM Platform Style Video Games

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $510
• Age: 8-16 years old
• Register here.

AM Kodu Video Games - Go-Kart Style and PM Chess

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $510
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

AM Chess and PM Arcade Style Video Games

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $510
• Age: 8-16 years old
• Register here.

Video Game Design

Game Design Camps use our custom designed curriculum and children have a blast as they learn to program a video game using step-by-step instructions while learning a bit about the history of game design, design concepts, game styles, and more! There are no prerequisites. The first few days focus on programming basics and by late week the children are well on their way to creating their own games. At the end of camp, campers can download the software, the custom walkthrough guide, resource folder and the games they created, so they can continue to play and create at home.

Kodu Video Games - Adventure Style

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $340
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Kodu Video Games - Adventure Style and Platform Style Video Games

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $535
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Platform Style Video Games

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $340
• Age: 8-16 years old
• Register here.

Arcade Style Video Games and Kodu Video Games - Mario Go-Kart Style

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $535
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Arcade Game Creation

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $340
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Kodu Video Games - Mario Go-Kart Style

• Date: July 22-26, 2019
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $340
• Age: 7-16 years old
• Register here.

Register with Active Learning Camps

LEGO Camps

Adventures in STEM with LEGO

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: Trains, Helicopters, Treehouses, and Beam Bridges. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $165 
• Age: 5-6 years old
• Register here.

STEM Explorations with LEGO

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Gear Cars, Gondolas, Merry-Go-Rounds, and Scissor Lifts. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Date: June 24-28, 2019
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $165
• Age: 7-12 years old
• Register here.

Harry Potter Magical Engineering with LEGO

Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO! Find Platform 9¾, build Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon. Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts.

• Date: July 15-19, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $165
• Age: 5-6 years old
• Register here.

Harry Potter Master Engineering with LEGO

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO! Build Diagon Alley in preparation for your trip to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hop on your Broomstick and play Quidditch, duel the evil Lord Voldemort, and hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.

• Date: July 15-19, 2019
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $165
• Age: 7-12 years old
• Register here.

Register with Lego Play-Well

STEM Science Camps

Fizz Bang Boom Chemistry Lab

Our Junior Boom Institute of Higher Reactions will make your Summer a Blast! Can you solve the Mystery of the Growing Glove using the scientific method? The Gator in the Bottle visits the camp through-out the whole week to help build science skills. Go Hunting for Science - Catch a Rainbow in a Test Tube. Trap the Foaming Monster. Use the chemistry of yeast to make a tasty Root Beer treat. Don your lab goggles for tons of fun in this Exciting Chemistry Camp.

• Date: June 17-21, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $209
• Age: Students going into Kindergarten-5th in Fall 2019
• Register here.

Ocean Blue – Adventures Under the Sea

Come Take a Dive into the world of Marine Biology and Oceanography. Dissect a real shark, design our own fish and bring to life genuine Triassic Triops. Examine Sea Shells from the Sea Shore and make a cool design to take home. We’ll continue the fun and examine the anatomy of a fish and make fish print t-shirts. We’ll finish the week and come face-to-face with some unique sea creatures such as squid. Jump right in for an Adventure Under the Sea.

• Date: June 17-21, 2019
• Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Cost: $209
• Age: Students going into Kindergarten-5th in Fall 2019
• Register here.

Robo Quest

Use your imagination and the power of science to build different mini bots; a Bot that draws and a Sumo Bot that’s up to our Battle Area. All aboard as we make a Science Matters Electromagnetic Train. (You won’t believe how cool this train is!) Finally, design your own Cubelet robot to do your bidding. Robot will do different things depending on how you construct it. Circuits, buzzing lights, and motors galore in this Super Fun Camp! NOTE: This camp will include an introduction to soldering and campers will be using soldering irons.

• Date: July 15-19, 2019
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: $209
• Age: Students going into Grades 3rd-6th in Fall 2019
• Register here.

Xtreme STEM Olympiad

Go For the Gold! Join us as we vault our way through our STEM Olympiad! Create your “athlete” and then put them through their paces. Build mechanical arms, catapults, and hover crafts that throw them, launch them, spin them, and more. You’ll love the rough and tumble Xtreme STEM Olympiad “Athlete”. And, if we have a photo finish - we’ll also make a working pinhole camera! Its Newton Laws of Motion to the MAX plus a few extras to make this a Gold Medal Camp. Click here to register.

• Date: July 15-19, 2019
• Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Cost: $209
• Age: Students going into Grades 3rd-6th in Fall 2019
• Register here.

Register with Science Matters