Castle Rock opens registration for 2026 summer youth camps

The Town of Castle Rock announced Jan. 12 that registration for its 2026 summer youth camps will open Monday, Jan. 19, giving area families advance notice to plan childcare and enrichment for the summer. Full-day Athletics and Adventure Camps run June 1 through mid-August and serve children ages 3 to 17.

An early-purchase incentive offers $10 off per camp for those who register by Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16. The coupon code is CAMP26 and applies only to full-day Athletics and Adventure Camps. The town also noted that half-day and specialty camps will be offered, but those categories have separate terms and do not fall under the CAMP26 discount. Spots typically fill quickly, the announcement said, making early registration advisable for Douglas County households balancing work and school schedules.

The announcement underscores the role municipal recreation programs play in local childcare capacity and youth programming. For many Castle Rock parents and guardians, summer camps are not only enrichment for kids but a practical component of family planning that affects work schedules and budget decisions. A $10 per-camp incentive is modest but can add up for families registering multiple weeks or siblings, and the early-bird window gives households a concrete deadline to secure slots.

Registration and full program details are available online at crgov.com, including the town news item with dates, discount details, and category descriptions. Full-day camp offerings focus on athletics and outdoor adventure formats that reflect local demand for active, outdoors-oriented programming. Half-day and specialty camps expand options for younger children or families seeking targeted skills and interests, but parents should review separate terms and enrollment procedures for those sessions.

For working parents and caregivers in Douglas County, the practical implications are clear: mark calendars for Jan. 19, review weeks and age-group assignments, and consider locking in full-day weeks before the Presidents Day deadline if cost or availability is a concern. Given that spaces fill fast, families should prepare account information and preferred weeks ahead of the registration opening to move quickly once sign-ups begin.

Our two cents? Treat Jan. 19 like a drop-day: have your calendar handy, create or update your recreation account now, and use coupon code CAMP26 before Feb. 16 if you need full-day Athletics or Adventure Camps.