Information About Camp Housing, Meals, Schedule, & More!

There is a residential camp component option for Sessions Two (Music Industry Camp) and Three (Film or Animation/ Motion Graphics Camp). Residential students at camp usually stay at CU Denver's Campus Village Residence Hall. For the 2019 camps, Campus Village is unavailable due to repair work. Therefore, camp students will be staying at the SpringHill Suites Downtown Denver, also on campus. In order to maintain our tuition rate for our residential students, we will be placing 3 campers to a room this year. Each room consists of two queen beds and a pull out couch bed so each student will still have their own bed.

Our Graduate Student Coordinator and 6 LYNX Leaders will stay at the hotels and supervise the students during the residential portion of the camp. Each room has a mini-fridge and a microwave. Bedding and towels are provided. Laundry facilities are available. ​

We have worked with our food providers to make sure that there are many food options at every meal. There will be options for students who are gluten free, vegans, and vegetarians. If your student has severe food allergies or restrictions, please let us know once the student has been admitted so that we can make proper arrangements. Students with peanut allergies are required to carry an EpiPen with them at all times. ​

Below is a sample of the weekday schedule for the Session Two and Three programs at the LYNX Camp. Session One will consist of the 9am- 4:30pm portion. While each academic program at the LYNX Camp will have unique classes and schedule, students can expect a daily schedule similar to the outline below:

Sample Schedule

8:50am     Commuter students arrive

9:00am     Morning Classes with periodic breaks

12:00am   Lunch

1:00pm     Afternoon Classes with period breaks

4:30pm  Commuter students depart

4:50pm  Dinner

6:30pm     Evening Program (guest artists, concerts, workshops, etc). These are optional for commuter students. 

8:00pm     Free-time

10:00pm   Residential student in-room time

10:30pm   Residential Lights out

Dave Walter, LYNX Camp Director

"I have never heard my daughter talk in a positive way about being in class. She is still talking about the classes she had. She loved them. We have looked at many universities and will go back to look at a couple but (especially after this camp) UC Denver is one of her top choices." - Parent of a Camper"

"My experience was fantastic! I've learned a lot and made many friends. I left class with a smile every day and I was eager to return every morning." - Camper

"Thank you for this incredible learning opportunity. The program was well organized with good communication from staff which gave me (an out of state parent) piece of mind. It truly emulated the experience of being a Music Industry Student in college and solidified my daughter's interest in pursuing a career in this field. My daughter was extremely impressed with the curriculum, the knowledgeable faculty, and the state of the art facilities. As a Californian, the field trip to the awe inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheater was a standout experience for my daughter! The program gave her the time and support to compose and perform her own original song! Bravo to the planning staff, faculty, and administrators of this phenomenal program. I am recommending this program to others!" - Parent of a Camper

"It was extremely helpful, engaging, and fun overall. I came back to the camp for the second time this year expecting the same type of experience, but I am now leaving with so much more! The camp has been great, and I've truly learned a lot and it's narrowed down what I want to do for a career." - Camper

"LYNX camp for me was a fantastic experience. I met other people with similar interests as well as got the opportunity to dabble in different artistic fields that I never would've been able to explore without this camp. It’s given me tools to advance my career in art and I believe I can walk away from LYNX with a better knowledge of the artistic side of the world that surrounds me." -  Camper

"Most impressed-our son was on cloud 9 throughout the entire two weeks!" - Parent of a Camper

"Awesome. My student really enjoyed everything. My Daughter said the camp was great. The Camp was all I expected, Would like to THANK ALL THE SPONSORS so so much, without people like this who cares about the Arts my daughter would have never experience some like this. Thank for the chance. My daughter would like to get the chance to return next year. Thank you to the instructors, Lynx leaders, and the people who put this all together. The kids seem to bond right off the bat with each other. Great!" - Parent of a Camper

"I learned from this camp that music is more than just notes on paper. Music is beautiful and emotional and passionate and just fun. This program has inspired me to go home and work my hardest. I've fallen in love with music all over again, and I am confident that I can do this as a career." - Camper

"I think CU Denver really encourages a creative environment among all musicians. After this program, I see CU Denver as a top notch business school that is focused on teaching not only about the music industry as a whole, but our future in the music business." - Camper