The Summer Philosophy Institute of Colorado is designed to provide high school students with an introduction to college life and the methods and subject matter of philosophy. The institute's instructors teach philosophy as a means to enrich students' appreciation of literature, art, history, and Western culture, while encouraging the development of critical thinking skills. Participants live in the residence halls with graduate student counselors and attend six hours of classes each day. Students listen to philosophy lectures, engage in debates, and read from a selection of modern and classical philosophers. The Mile High Jazz Camp is an instructional program designed for junior and senior high school students and college students, as well as professional musicians and instrumental music teachers.
Students participate in a week of master classes, rehearsals, and performances.
The Mile High Jazz Camp's distinguished faculty hail from the nation's top high school and college programs, as well as from professional combos and big bands. CU-Boulder also offers a number of day and overnight sports camps for kids ages six and up. The Colorado Girls' Soccer School , girls basketball camps , and football camp are only a few of the athletic department's offerings for summertime sports fun.