LYNX Camp 2024 Highlights and Recap

2024 By the Numbers

Programs & Student Work

The Photography campers get to learn about all aspects of photography from splash photography, street photography, food photography, and portraiture. Photography camp is taught by CAM Alumni, Shana Cruz Thompson, alongside teaching assistants Brisa Andrade and Darius Marshall. We hosted 28 campers for Photography camp.

Testimonials

WHAT CAMPERS ARE SAYING:

• "I had a really amazing time, I will definitely not forget this experience, and I will definitely be applying to this college when the time comes for me to consider my options!! Will definitely be a consideration or top 10 for me!! "

• "I had a lot of positive things to say but the most would probably having creative control and being able to learn at my own pace."

• "It was really really amazing. This is my second year coming here and both times I’ve made relationships that mean more to me than those that I make throughout the year. I've learned so much about music just from being surrounded by people who love it as much as i do and it’s definitely an amazing place."
  

• "I loved lynx camp it was a great opportunity to explains my knowledge as a musician and i would love to attend again."

• "The camp was very fast paced and so every day was productive. I got a chance to work with other like minded, creative individuals who each added their own unique skills to our final piece."

• "It was AMAZING, I have never done anything like this and I’m really thankful that the Lynx leaders and TAs were really patient and supportive and understanding. I loved it."

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING:

• "Thank you for providing scholarships for kids who won the Scholastic competition. It really opened the door for our daughter to attend this summer and we are so happy. She had an amazing experience! Can't wait to do it again next summer!"

• "My son does not share a great deal with us. However, what he created while at Camp Ableton was so amazing. Thank you!"

• "Nice work on the showcase last day. I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly things went and how quickly the different acts set up."

• "I think this camp really helped our son appreciate his talents and find people who valued them. We looked forward to next year."

• "I’ll be sending my kiddo next year. It was amazing and exceeded my expectations."

• "I was concerned the camp might be too much on the technical side of things.  It was a perfect balance of fun, inspiring and creative as well as learning some of the nuts and bolts."

• "Thank you for all that you did to make the camp awesome!"

• "We loved how diverse the student body was and the instructors as well. You could tell how much the students liked and appreciated their instructors with how much love they got during the showcase."

Scholarships

In order to allow access to all students no matter what their economic background, LYNX Camp awards need-based scholarships to families that otherwise may not be able to afford the camps. This year the LYNX Camps awarded 116 need-based scholarships (38% of the camp population) plus offered multiple forms of additional discounts. Much of the scholarship money awarded comes from our generous donations and partnerships in the community. This year’s LYNX Camp received around $26,800 in scholarship support from grants, donors, and partner programs. Big thanks to Denver Public Schools Career Connect, Minds Matter of Colorado, Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Colorado Film Commission, and Denver Arts & Venues!

Surveys & Data

LYNX Camp consistently receives extremely positive feedback from both students and parents and this year was no different. 

Camp Photos: ​This year’s camp photos can be seen on our ​Facebook​ or​ Instagram page​.