Our 9th Summer in the Rockies!

Studio Adventure Camp Colorado

A 5-day immersion into music + nature. Campers make beats, write songs and perform live with professional producers and musicians — plus all the classic summer camp fun at YMCA Camp Shady Brook in the Rocky Mountains.

July 4–9 & July 11–16, 2027 Overnight camp Deckers, CO Ages 8–16 Only 15 campers per week No music experience needed
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From $1,678 per week · Scholarships available · Apply by January 31, 2027

Studio Adventure Camp poster: campers singing, playing guitar and DJing in the mountains with a moose in sunglasses

The Sounds of Camp

Eight summers of beats, songs and mountain air — here's what a week at Studio Adventure Camp looks and sounds like.

Campers dancing at the end-of-week show under string lights Watch the camp recap

Pick Your Week

Two weeks, two speeds. Brand new to music? Start with Discovery. Already making beats or writing songs? Producers Week takes it pro.

Week 1

Music Discovery Week

July 4–9, 2027 · Ages 8–16 · 15 campers

Discover the wonders of modern music making — perfect for first-timers.

  • Guitar & piano basics
  • Sampling your environment
  • Music production basics
  • Beatpads, synthesizers & more
  • Making an album with peers & pros
  • Performing for 100+ campers
Apply for Discovery Week
Week 2

Producers Week

July 11–16, 2027 · Ages 8–16 · 15 campers

For young artists already making music who want customized, pro-level coaching.

  • Songwriting & arrangement workshops
  • Collaborating with national touring acts
  • Professional feedback on current projects
  • New gear & perfecting your live setup
  • Support releasing your music + career paths
  • Performing for all 100+ campers
Apply for Producers Week

What Campers Do All Week

Every day campers head into the studio with working producers and musicians. By Friday they have made a record together — and played it live for the whole camp.

Two campers building a beat on a drum pad in front of a big Ableton screen

Make Beats & DJ

Build beats from scratch, sample the sounds of the mountains, and learn to mix on real DJ gear.

A mentor teaches a young camper chords on a keyboard

Play Instruments

Guitar, keys, drums, synthesizers and live looping, taught one-on-one by working musicians.

A camper in a rainbow jacket sings into a mic in the studio tent

Write Vocals

Write lyrics, find your voice on the mic, and record songs together as a crew.

A camper performs on stage for a packed pavilion of cheering campers

Perform Live

Finish the week with a live set for 100+ campers, and leave with a record you made with peers and pros.

Past Guest Counselors

Brotha Nature · Bloomurian · Gar Den Boi · Jess Ivey · Jordan Dale · Kyral x Banko · Lexie Lou La · Lily Fangz · Mport · Nyquist · Paige Fire Flow · Wavalate

2027 lineup announced soon.

+ All Your Summer Camp Fun

Between studio sessions it's pure Colorado summer camp: zip lines, high ropes, the climbing wall and long afternoons on the water.

YMCA Camp Shady Brook · Deckers, Colorado · Pikes Peak Region YMCA

The high ropes catwalk among the pines at Camp Shady Brook
Zip-lining & High Ropes
Canoes resting on the shore of the lake
Kayaks & Canoes
The swim dock and blue water slide on the lake below the pines
Water Sports
The wooden climbing wall in the forest
Challenge Courses

Plus the Boredomfighters camp traditions

Campers in costumes and wigs cheering together on theme day
Theme days
Campers recording the sound of pinecones on a log with a field mic
Sampling the woods
A packed pavilion of campers dancing under string lights
Camp-wide dance parties

Since 2017, the Boredomfighters have…

empowered 225 campers
hosted 8 years of camp
presented keynotes for the American Camp Association
made music with 20,322 kids in school programming

“I never knew I could just make my own song and see all my friends appreciate it like that.”

— Camper, age 12

“They haven't put down their instruments since they've been home from camp.”

— Parent, Denver
Mentors laughing together at the studio mic station Campers playing a wall of synthesizers in the studio tent A camper playing a glowing launch pad next to a studio monitor Two campers playing drums together A camper in headphones producing in front of a big screen Campers cheering as a DJ performs at the end-of-week show
Learn More About the Boredomfighters A 501(c)(3) modern music empowerment charity

One Full Week

$1,678
YMCA members$1,678
Non-members$1,778

Same price for Discovery Week and Producers Week. Includes a full overnight week at Camp Shady Brook, every studio session, and the end-of-week show.

Only 15 spots per week · Apply to save yours

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How It Works

Every week is a small crew, so we get to know each camper before we save their spot. It starts with a quick application.

  1. 1 Apply by January 31, 2027. Tell us about your camper and their music — about 10 minutes. Check the box if you would like scholarship consideration.
  2. 2 We get to know you. Our team reads every application personally and reaches out by email or phone.
  3. 3 Get your invite. Accepted campers receive a personal link to enroll at Camp Shady Brook, where we are listed as “Music Empowerment Camp.”
  4. 4 Enroll and finish your camper forms with the YMCA to lock in the spot. Request YMCA financial assistance there if you need it.
A camper raps into the mic while mentors cheer him on

Every Kid Deserves This Week

Cost should never be the reason a young artist stays home. There are two ways to get help — and families can use both. Just check the scholarship box on your camper's application.

Boredomfighters Full-Ride Scholarship Fully covers a camper's week, funded by our community. We've sent 225 kids to camp since 2018.
YMCA Financial Assistance Request it through Camp Shady Brook's standard financial aid process when you enroll.
Apply by January 31, 2027
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The Details

When Music Discovery Week: Sun July 4 – Fri July 9, 2027 Producers Week: Sun July 11 – Fri July 16, 2027
Where YMCA Camp Shady Brook Deckers, Colorado
Who Ages 8–16 15 campers per week
Key dates Applications open now Apply by: January 31, 2027

Questions? Program: impact@boredomfighters.org · Registration: Camp Shady Brook office (303) 647-2313

Questions

Why is there an application?

Each week is a small crew. The application helps us get to know your camper, match them to the right group, and build a week where everyone thrives. It is not an audition — beginners are welcome.

Does my kid need music experience?

No. Music Discovery Week is built for first-timers, and we meet every camper where they are.

Which week is right for my camper?

Music Discovery Week is the best first step for curious beginners. Producers Week is for campers already making beats, writing songs or performing who want pro-level coaching, feedback and help releasing their music.

Who runs the studio?

A crew of Boredomfighters producers, musicians and educators, plus guest artists. Past guest counselors include Bloomurian, Gar Den Boi, Jordan Dale, Paige Fire Flow and Wavalate. The 2027 lineup is coming soon.

Can I get help paying?

Yes, two ways: check the scholarship box on the application to be considered for a Boredomfighters full-ride scholarship, and request YMCA financial assistance through Camp Shady Brook when you enroll.

What if the week is full?

Apply anyway. We keep a waitlist for both weeks, and plans change every summer.

How old do campers need to be?

Both weeks are for campers ages 8–16, capped at 15 campers per week.

15 Spots a Week. Grab One.

Discovery Week July 4–9 · Producers Week July 11–16, 2027 · YMCA Camp Shady Brook · Deckers, Colorado

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