Summer is the best time for kids to try something new. Whether it's a new sport, painting, drama, canoeing or a ropes course, there is something for every age and interest in KC Parent'sSummer Camps and Activities Guide.
For the most up-to-date information on local summer camps, visit their virtual listings where you'll be able to access social media and website information for each camp.
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Kansas City’s favorite summer camps for kids from preschool-grade 8! Choose from hundreds of new and returning favorites. Campers love Summer at Barstow's action-packed adventures in creative arts, athletics, academics and STEAM.
Go wild this summer with summer break camps at the zoo! Camp runs June 5 through Aug. 18. Day camp curriculums are age-appropriate and are properly chaperoned at all times.
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City - Camps
3100 Broadway, Suite 1020 , Kansas City, Missouri
816.360.3390
Find your fun at YMCA summer day camp. Kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day.
At Club SciKidz Kansas City, we're proud to offer a wide array of educational summer camps that ignite curiosity and inspire young minds. We offer STEM programs that encompass various fields of science and technology.
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The Culture House - Camps/Workshops/Shows
14808 West 117th Street, Olathe, Kansas
913.393.3141
The Culture House Conservatory of the Arts offers camps and programs for children and youth in Theatre, Dance, Music and Art! A summer of fun your kids will always remember happens at The Culture House.
Add STEAM power to your child’s summer! At the Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC, students in grades 3-12 will dive into 3D art & printing, level up their esports game and venture into the world of virtual reality.
We are passionate about culinary arts! The Culinary Center of Kansas City, a beloved institution in downtown Overland Park, has been serving the community for 25 years.
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Oakhill Day School Summer Camp
7019 North Cherry Street, Gladstone, Missouri
816.436.6228
Every day is a vacation at Oakhill Fully Charged! Our flexible weekly themed day camps for campers ages two through middle school are a high-energy combination of play and creativity!
Since 1946, Rock Springs Ranch has been host to generations of young campers. They unplug, explore, learn lifelong skills, and grow in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas, a wondrous place with wide, open spaces. Many make friends for life.
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7900 Renner, City of Shawnee, Kansas
913.831.3359
From Outdoor Discovery to Just for Fun, we offer over 75 different and well-supervised camp programs conveniently located throughout Johnson County.
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Youthfront Camp
21667 Spoon Creek Rd, Edgerton, Kansas
913.262.3900
Youthfront Camp has provided fun and faith-building experiences to kids and teens for more than 80 years. Campers have a blast at the Splash Park on the lake, zipline, sport courts, water slides and more.
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Theatre of the Imagination - Camps
6100 W. 127th, Overland Park, Kansas66209
816.561.2787
Acting! Singing! Dancing! Movie Making! Fun & flexible week-long camps. 1st-8th, no previous experience needed. No auditions, no leads and small class sizes. Free shows & free costumes.
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Victory Soccer Camp
PO BOX 23761, Overland Park, Kansas66210
913.284.7601
Victory Soccer Camp values the disciplines that make an athlete successful and teaches how to apply them to our daily lives.
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Ceramic Café - Camps
9510 Nall Ave, Overland Park, Kansas
913.383.0222
Choose the camp week you want to attend and times that apply to your young artist's age. Come to one or more of the weeks available.
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KC Young Audiences (KCYA) - Camp
3732 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri
816.531.4022
Sing, Dance, Act, Make, and Play! Kansas City Young Audiences offers children performing and visual arts classes, camps, and private instruction at their creative space on Main Street.
The right age for sending kids to summer camp can vary depending on the child's developmental level, interests, and comfort level with being away from home. In general, most children are ready to attend a sleep-away camp or day camp between the ages of seven and ten.
The right age for sending kids to summer camp can vary depending on the child's developmental level, interests, and comfort level with being away from home. In general, most children are ready to attend a sleep-away camp or day camp between the ages of seven and ten.
If your child is over 18 but still considered a “kid,” they may still be eligible for some camps. These so-called “youth programs” usually offer more diversified activities than a traditional summer camp and are geared towards kids aged 9-17. So, if your kiddo is up for it – and has their ID ready – they're good to go!
Camp Camp on the surface seems just like every other adult animated show. While it does consist of children arbitrarily swearing and getting into adult situations, it also has the most heart of any show I have ever seen.
You should bring clothes to keep you cool while not exposing too much skin, such as: Inner Layers: Breathable underwear and socks. Outer Layers: Moisture-wicking T-shirts and pants or shorts. Headwear: Lightweight hat or visor.
There is no right or specific age to when you can start taking your children camping. If you feel ready to take them and all their baby supplies along, then kids as young as 2-3 months can go camping.
Encourages Self-Development. At Camp, children learn about themselves which helps them establish confidence, independence, belonging, and self-worth. Excelling in a particular activity will make them feel accomplished. Making new friends will give them a sense of community.
Not only does overnight camp provide kids with the opportunity to make lifelong friendships and life-changing memories, studies show that overnight camp also improves overall happiness in many children and can help kids learn how to navigate social situations later in life.
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