It might not seem so close, but summer will be here before you know it. Here's your handy-dandy guide to kid's camps, activities and classes in Louisville, Kentucky for summer 2016. This list originally appeared in Louisville Magazine's March 2016 issue.
AAOC Gallery 104
104 East Main St., La Grange, KY 40031
Brenda Marks, 222-3822
execdir@aaooc.org
aaooc.org
Children’s Art Classes
What: Four (2 hours each) children’s art classes for those interested in different art forms. Instruction will include bookmaking and design; clay; clocks and jewelry; painting and drawing. The specific class date for each art medium is listed on our website at aaooc.org or call Brenda Marks. Fun art creations for children to create and enjoy or give as gifts.
Dates: July 6, 13, 20, & 27; 10 a.m. to noon
Ages: Kindergarten and older
Cost: $10 per class
104 East Main St., La Grange, KY 40031
Brenda Marks, 222-3822
execdir@aaooc.org
aaooc.org
Children’s Art Classes
What: Four (2 hours each) children’s art classes for those interested in different art forms. Instruction will include bookmaking and design; clay; clocks and jewelry; painting and drawing. The specific class date for each art medium is listed on our website at aaooc.org or call Brenda Marks. Fun art creations for children to create and enjoy or give as gifts.
Dates: July 6, 13, 20, & 27; 10 a.m. to noon
Ages: Kindergarten and older
Cost: $10 per class
Camp Invention
Locations throughout the Louisville area
(800) 968-4332
campinvention.org
Invent now
What: Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Discounts are available.
Dates: Weeklong sessions beginning June 13. Check our website for dates and locations
Ages: Entering 1st through 6th grade
Cost: Pricing begins at $220
Locations throughout the Louisville area
(800) 968-4332
campinvention.org
Invent now
What: Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Discounts are available.
Dates: Weeklong sessions beginning June 13. Check our website for dates and locations
Ages: Entering 1st through 6th grade
Cost: Pricing begins at $220
Camp Loucon
8044 Anneta Road, Leitchfield, KY
Registrar: Bridget, (270) 242-7160
info@loucon.org
loucon.org
2016 Summer Camping Schedule
What: Loucon is a safe, fun faith-filled camp where our loving staff points campers to God, reaches them on their level, and helps them grow. Day camps can be combined with a morning and afternoon camp to make a full day of camp with supervised lunchtime. Most camps run for one week each.
Dates: Throughout June & July and our summer listing can be found at Loucon.org/camps
Ages: Entering 2nd grade through 12th grade
Cost: Costs vary per session
8044 Anneta Road, Leitchfield, KY
Registrar: Bridget, (270) 242-7160
info@loucon.org
loucon.org
2016 Summer Camping Schedule
What: Loucon is a safe, fun faith-filled camp where our loving staff points campers to God, reaches them on their level, and helps them grow. Day camps can be combined with a morning and afternoon camp to make a full day of camp with supervised lunchtime. Most camps run for one week each.
Dates: Throughout June & July and our summer listing can be found at Loucon.org/camps
Ages: Entering 2nd grade through 12th grade
Cost: Costs vary per session
PGA Junior Golf Camps at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club
What:The PGA Junior Golf Camps offer first-in-class PGA instruction ensuring your child learns from the best. Welcoming kids ages 6-17 and of all ability levels, your child will learn in a safe and supportive environment. Through the use of innovative teaching techniques designed to keep kids engaged and motivated, we cover golf’s fundamentals -- we just do it in a way which ensures kids have fun!
Dates: Camps begin June 6th, with weeklong sessions running throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-17
Costs: Camps start at $295
Website: www.pgajuniorgolfcamps.com
Contact: 888.PGA.PLAY
Creation Kingdom
9990 Linn Station Road
Sheri Foster, 272-9600
sherif@creationkingdom.com
creationkingdom.com
Camp Creation
What: Camp Creation creates memories and lasting friendships. Along with fun-filled adventures, children will be doing fun, interactive activities, service projects, promoting literacy, writing and learning while keeping their minds active.
Dates: May 24- August 16
Ages: 5-12 (it is preferred that they have completed kindergarten, other programs available for younger children)
Cost: $93-$185 per week depending on how many days attending. There is a 2-5 day option.
9990 Linn Station Road
Sheri Foster, 272-9600
sherif@creationkingdom.com
creationkingdom.com
Camp Creation
What: Camp Creation creates memories and lasting friendships. Along with fun-filled adventures, children will be doing fun, interactive activities, service projects, promoting literacy, writing and learning while keeping their minds active.
Dates: May 24- August 16
Ages: 5-12 (it is preferred that they have completed kindergarten, other programs available for younger children)
Cost: $93-$185 per week depending on how many days attending. There is a 2-5 day option.
Crocus Academy Fegenbush
4314 Norfolk Drive
Brenda Hagan, 458-8110
crocusacademyfegenbush.com
Summer Camp I: Super Heroes
Summer Camp II: Dinosaur Dig
What: Come join us for summer fun! We will explore the Super Hero within us and dig for scientific discovery about dinosaurs and fossils. We offer Bible-based teaching themes with a maximum child to staff ratio of 8:1.
Dates: Summer Camp I: June 6-24; Summer Camp II: July 5-22. Half-day and full-day options are available.
Ages: Fully toilet-independent to kindergarten. Approximately ages 3-5.
Cost: $65 per week for half day, $125 per week for full day. Registration fee: $30 per camp
4314 Norfolk Drive
Brenda Hagan, 458-8110
crocusacademyfegenbush.com
Summer Camp I: Super Heroes
Summer Camp II: Dinosaur Dig
What: Come join us for summer fun! We will explore the Super Hero within us and dig for scientific discovery about dinosaurs and fossils. We offer Bible-based teaching themes with a maximum child to staff ratio of 8:1.
Dates: Summer Camp I: June 6-24; Summer Camp II: July 5-22. Half-day and full-day options are available.
Ages: Fully toilet-independent to kindergarten. Approximately ages 3-5.
Cost: $65 per week for half day, $125 per week for full day. Registration fee: $30 per camp
Derby Dinner Playhouse Performing Arts Academy
525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129
Tina Jo Wallace, (812) 288-2632 ext. 132
wallace@derbydinner.com
derbydinner.com/classes
525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129
Tina Jo Wallace, (812) 288-2632 ext. 132
wallace@derbydinner.com
derbydinner.com/classes
Summer Musical Theatre Camp
What: A one-week performing arts camp exploring drama, music and dance. Working from Broadway musicals, the camp culminates in a final sharing on the Playhouse stage.
Dates: Five one-week sessions to choose from: July 5-9 (Because of the July 4th holiday, camp Tuesday through Saturday with camp on Wednesday.), July 11-16, July 18-23, July 25-30, Aug. 1-6. Camp is Monday through Saturday with no camp on Wednesday
Ages: 7-17
Cost: $175 includes camp t-shirt
What: A one-week performing arts camp exploring drama, music and dance. Working from Broadway musicals, the camp culminates in a final sharing on the Playhouse stage.
Dates: Five one-week sessions to choose from: July 5-9 (Because of the July 4th holiday, camp Tuesday through Saturday with camp on Wednesday.), July 11-16, July 18-23, July 25-30, Aug. 1-6. Camp is Monday through Saturday with no camp on Wednesday
Ages: 7-17
Cost: $175 includes camp t-shirt
Dreamz Dance Company
8603 Citadel Way, Ste. 108
Tonya Boehnlein, 493-2558
tonya@dreamzdancecompany.com
dreamzdancecompany.com
8603 Citadel Way, Ste. 108
Tonya Boehnlein, 493-2558
tonya@dreamzdancecompany.com
dreamzdancecompany.com
“Summer Fun” Dance Camps
What: Half-day dance camps for boys and girls ages 5 and up. Learn multiple styles of dance; crafts and lunch provided. No previous dance training necessary.
Dates: Camps will run in June, July and early August (3 days per week) with different themes each session. Please visit our website for more information and specific days/times
Ages: Boys & Girls 5 and up
Cost: $55 per day or $150 for all three days
What: Half-day dance camps for boys and girls ages 5 and up. Learn multiple styles of dance; crafts and lunch provided. No previous dance training necessary.
Dates: Camps will run in June, July and early August (3 days per week) with different themes each session. Please visit our website for more information and specific days/times
Ages: Boys & Girls 5 and up
Cost: $55 per day or $150 for all three days
iD Tech Camps
University of Louisville- Shelby Campus
(844) 788-1858
info@iDTech.com
iDTech.com
Code, Game & Create at the World’s #1 Technology Camp!
What: At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites and more.
Dates: One week camps, June 13-July 15
Ages: 7-17
Cost: $799-$899 per session
University of Louisville- Shelby Campus
(844) 788-1858
info@iDTech.com
iDTech.com
Code, Game & Create at the World’s #1 Technology Camp!
What: At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites and more.
Dates: One week camps, June 13-July 15
Ages: 7-17
Cost: $799-$899 per session
JCC of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Betsy Schwartz, 459-0660
jcclouisvillecamp.org
JCC Summer Camp
What: A variety of camps for all ages. Traditional camps include daily swimming, sports, art, field trips and more. Specialty camps include sports, LEGO, dance, theatre, art and more.
Dates: June 6-August 5
Ages: 24 months-9th grade
Cost: $211-$325 per week
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Betsy Schwartz, 459-0660
jcclouisvillecamp.org
JCC Summer Camp
What: A variety of camps for all ages. Traditional camps include daily swimming, sports, art, field trips and more. Specialty camps include sports, LEGO, dance, theatre, art and more.
Dates: June 6-August 5
Ages: 24 months-9th grade
Cost: $211-$325 per week
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
James W. Robinson Junior Achievement Center for Freedom of Enterprise
1401 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Anna Sawyer, 561-5437
jaky.org
JA BizTown Camp
What: JA BizTown Camp gives campers the opportunity to experience what it is like to work in a job and run their own business.
Dates: June 20-24, June 27- July 1, and July 11-15; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $195/week
James W. Robinson Junior Achievement Center for Freedom of Enterprise
1401 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Anna Sawyer, 561-5437
jaky.org
JA BizTown Camp
What: JA BizTown Camp gives campers the opportunity to experience what it is like to work in a job and run their own business.
Dates: June 20-24, June 27- July 1, and July 11-15; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $195/week
Kentucky Association for Academic Competition
St. Catharine College, Springfield, KY
John Bennett, 223-0088
kaac.com
Governor’s Cup Academic Camps
What: To enhance student success both in the classroom and in academic competitions like Governor’s Cup, KAAC offers academic camps for both middle grades and high school students.
Dates: High School: June 14-17; Middle School: June 21-24
Ages: 12-19
Cost: $385
St. Catharine College, Springfield, KY
John Bennett, 223-0088
kaac.com
Governor’s Cup Academic Camps
What: To enhance student success both in the classroom and in academic competitions like Governor’s Cup, KAAC offers academic camps for both middle grades and high school students.
Dates: High School: June 14-17; Middle School: June 21-24
Ages: 12-19
Cost: $385
Kentucky Country Day School
4100 Springdale Road
Arron Davis, 814-4329
kcd.org/summer
Summer Stretch
What: Come have a wonderful summer on our beautiful campus. Summer Stretch campers choose between academic, sports or arts-related opportunities in a caring, fun environment.
Dates: Begin June 6 and go through the week of August 12
Ages: Entering junior kindergarten through 12th grade
Cost: Varies by camp. Details on website.
4100 Springdale Road
Arron Davis, 814-4329
kcd.org/summer
Summer Stretch
What: Come have a wonderful summer on our beautiful campus. Summer Stretch campers choose between academic, sports or arts-related opportunities in a caring, fun environment.
Dates: Begin June 6 and go through the week of August 12
Ages: Entering junior kindergarten through 12th grade
Cost: Varies by camp. Details on website.
Kentucky Humane Society
Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive
East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane
Valerie Merrifield, 515-3149
kyhumane.org/camp
Lifelong Friends Camp
What: Campers are immersed in pet care, animals and nature via hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, crafts, skits and more — learning compassion while having fun.
Dates: Eight one-week sessions starting June 13
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $185 to $200 per week
Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive
East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane
Valerie Merrifield, 515-3149
kyhumane.org/camp
Lifelong Friends Camp
What: Campers are immersed in pet care, animals and nature via hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, crafts, skits and more — learning compassion while having fun.
Dates: Eight one-week sessions starting June 13
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $185 to $200 per week
KMAC Museum
715 West Main Street
Sarah McCartt-Jackson, 589-0102
sarah@kmacmuseum.org
KMACmuseum.org
KMAC Art Camps
What: Campers explore new techniques and materials while creating art projects to take home. Camps include clay and sculpture, imagination art, outdoor studio and more!
Dates: 1-week sessions throughout June & July, divided by age group
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $220 full week, $110 half day, plus 10% discount for KMAC Members.
715 West Main Street
Sarah McCartt-Jackson, 589-0102
sarah@kmacmuseum.org
KMACmuseum.org
KMAC Art Camps
What: Campers explore new techniques and materials while creating art projects to take home. Camps include clay and sculpture, imagination art, outdoor studio and more!
Dates: 1-week sessions throughout June & July, divided by age group
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $220 full week, $110 half day, plus 10% discount for KMAC Members.
Kentucky Science Center
727 West Main Street
Kasey Brown, 560-7156
KYScienceCenter.org
School’s Out Science Camp
What: Want a fun, hands-on experience for your kids? School’s Out Science Camps offer exciting educational experiences for children in grades Pre K-10! Join us for unique topics designed to inform, engage and entertain!
Dates: Week-long experiences from May 30-August 5 with pay-by-day camps on August 8 and August 9 at Kentucky Science Center.
Ages: Pre K -10
Cost: $195-300
727 West Main Street
Kasey Brown, 560-7156
KYScienceCenter.org
School’s Out Science Camp
What: Want a fun, hands-on experience for your kids? School’s Out Science Camps offer exciting educational experiences for children in grades Pre K-10! Join us for unique topics designed to inform, engage and entertain!
Dates: Week-long experiences from May 30-August 5 with pay-by-day camps on August 8 and August 9 at Kentucky Science Center.
Ages: Pre K -10
Cost: $195-300
Los Monitos Language Company
Asia Institute, 1244 South Third Street
Sara Silva, 893-0933
camps@losmonitos.com
losmonitos.com/summercamps
French Detectives, French Cooking, Spanish Cooking, Spanish Explorers, Chinese Time Travelers, Los Artistas, International Spy Camp, High School & College Spanish Immersion
What: Engaging and adventurous full-day camps that make foreign languages and cultures fun and relevant through crafts, media, food, games and travel. Camp t-shirt included.
Dates: Eleven one-week camps from June 20–August 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 plus high school/college-age immersion camps
Cost: From $162-$189 per week
Asia Institute, 1244 South Third Street
Sara Silva, 893-0933
camps@losmonitos.com
losmonitos.com/summercamps
French Detectives, French Cooking, Spanish Cooking, Spanish Explorers, Chinese Time Travelers, Los Artistas, International Spy Camp, High School & College Spanish Immersion
What: Engaging and adventurous full-day camps that make foreign languages and cultures fun and relevant through crafts, media, food, games and travel. Camp t-shirt included.
Dates: Eleven one-week camps from June 20–August 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 plus high school/college-age immersion camps
Cost: From $162-$189 per week
Louisville Classical Academy
2005 Douglass Boulevard
Camp coordinator, 228-7787
louisvilleclassicalacademy.org
Explore Ancient Greece & Rome!
What: Fun and educational halfday summer camps exploring ancient Greece and Rome through mythology, Olympic games, art, and hands-on science. Limited to 18 campers.
Dates: June 2016, please visit website for details
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $95
2005 Douglass Boulevard
Camp coordinator, 228-7787
louisvilleclassicalacademy.org
Explore Ancient Greece & Rome!
What: Fun and educational halfday summer camps exploring ancient Greece and Rome through mythology, Olympic games, art, and hands-on science. Limited to 18 campers.
Dates: June 2016, please visit website for details
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $95
Louisville Equestrian Center
Taylorsville, KY
Louisville Equestrian Center, 477-0830
Louisvilleequestriancenter.com
louisvilleequestriancenter@gmail.com
Horsemanship Day Camps
What: Join us on an adventure — horses, fun, riding, crafts and friends. For the first-time rider to the experienced equestrian, with unique programming. Small Fry, Pony Princess, Games and so much more! Louisville Equestrian Center offers Horsemanship Summer Camps throughout the summer!
Dates: Throughout the summer
Ages: 3-15 years
Cost: Check out website, email or call for info
Taylorsville, KY
Louisville Equestrian Center, 477-0830
Louisvilleequestriancenter.com
louisvilleequestriancenter@gmail.com
Horsemanship Day Camps
What: Join us on an adventure — horses, fun, riding, crafts and friends. For the first-time rider to the experienced equestrian, with unique programming. Small Fry, Pony Princess, Games and so much more! Louisville Equestrian Center offers Horsemanship Summer Camps throughout the summer!
Dates: Throughout the summer
Ages: 3-15 years
Cost: Check out website, email or call for info
Louisville Nature Center
3745 Illinois Avenue
Judy Gardner, 458-1328
louisvillenaturecenter.org
Drawing animals from life
What: We will learn special drawing techniques for eye/hand coordination and draw from a variety of mounted and live animals at LNC.
Dates: June 6-10, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Members $120, non-members $135
3745 Illinois Avenue
Judy Gardner, 458-1328
louisvillenaturecenter.org
Drawing animals from life
What: We will learn special drawing techniques for eye/hand coordination and draw from a variety of mounted and live animals at LNC.
Dates: June 6-10, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Members $120, non-members $135
Louisville Writing Project, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
Aretha Whaley, 609-4269
aretha.whaley@jefferson.kyschools.us
louisville.edu/education/centers/nystrand/lwp
WRITE Camp
What: Special focus on developing pieces to enter in the Scholastic Writing Awards competition. Grades 7-12 students (and teachers) are invited to attend one or both weeks.
Dates: June 20-24 & June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ages: Entering grade 7 through 12
Cost: $100 before June 1; $150 after June 1
Louisville, KY
Aretha Whaley, 609-4269
aretha.whaley@jefferson.kyschools.us
louisville.edu/education/centers/nystrand/lwp
WRITE Camp
What: Special focus on developing pieces to enter in the Scholastic Writing Awards competition. Grades 7-12 students (and teachers) are invited to attend one or both weeks.
Dates: June 20-24 & June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ages: Entering grade 7 through 12
Cost: $100 before June 1; $150 after June 1
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
238-5358 (Zoo Education)
ZooEducation@louisvilleky.gov
louisvillezoo.org
TeensConnect
What: TeensConnect at the Louisville Zoo offers kids in grades 7-8 an exciting weekly opportunity to explore the zoo in a new way. Learn how the zoo and others around the world work to save endangered species, and what YOU can do to make a difference for these magnificent animals!
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5,12,19, 26
Ages: 7th-8th grade
Cost: $43 Members; $49 Non-Members
1100 Trevilian Way
238-5358 (Zoo Education)
ZooEducation@louisvilleky.gov
louisvillezoo.org
TeensConnect
What: TeensConnect at the Louisville Zoo offers kids in grades 7-8 an exciting weekly opportunity to explore the zoo in a new way. Learn how the zoo and others around the world work to save endangered species, and what YOU can do to make a difference for these magnificent animals!
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5,12,19, 26
Ages: 7th-8th grade
Cost: $43 Members; $49 Non-Members
Safari Day Camps
What: Spend your summer at the wildest camp in town! All zoo camps include zoo walks, large animal presentations, attraction rides, and up-close encounters with live animal ambassadors. Campers can enjoy a wide range of exciting camp topics for every grade level, every week of summer, and with our extended hours and convenient car line drop-off service, there’s no reason not to make this summer zoo-mazing!
Dates: June 6 – July 29 (weekly)
Ages: PreK – 7th grade
Cost: $215 Members; $245 Non-Members
What: Spend your summer at the wildest camp in town! All zoo camps include zoo walks, large animal presentations, attraction rides, and up-close encounters with live animal ambassadors. Campers can enjoy a wide range of exciting camp topics for every grade level, every week of summer, and with our extended hours and convenient car line drop-off service, there’s no reason not to make this summer zoo-mazing!
Dates: June 6 – July 29 (weekly)
Ages: PreK – 7th grade
Cost: $215 Members; $245 Non-Members
Meredith-Dunn School
3023 Melbourne Avenue
Ashley Ward, 456-5819, ext. 212
meredithdunnschool.org
3023 Melbourne Avenue
Ashley Ward, 456-5819, ext. 212
meredithdunnschool.org
Summer Academic camp
What: Meredith-Dunn School offers an innovative approach to summer school for students completing Kindergarten through Grade 5. Our program is designed to fit your child’s individual needs.
Dates: Module #1: Reading & Writing — June 20-July 8.
Module #2: Math — June 20-July 8
Ages: Completing kindergarten-5th Grade
Cost: $50 registration fee, plus $450 per module
What: Meredith-Dunn School offers an innovative approach to summer school for students completing Kindergarten through Grade 5. Our program is designed to fit your child’s individual needs.
Dates: Module #1: Reading & Writing — June 20-July 8.
Module #2: Math — June 20-July 8
Ages: Completing kindergarten-5th Grade
Cost: $50 registration fee, plus $450 per module
MINDS-IN-MOTION
3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 138
Carol James, 384-3866
mimlearning.com
MINDS-IN-MOTION Summer Camp
What: A unique, fun blend of gymnastics, balance exercises and NASA technology, all focused on strengthening the brain’s ability to process and organize information.
Dates: Summer Camp 1: June 6-July 1; Summer Camp 2: July 5-August 1
Ages: Preschool-High School
Cost: Varies depending upon age
3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 138
Carol James, 384-3866
mimlearning.com
MINDS-IN-MOTION Summer Camp
What: A unique, fun blend of gymnastics, balance exercises and NASA technology, all focused on strengthening the brain’s ability to process and organize information.
Dates: Summer Camp 1: June 6-July 1; Summer Camp 2: July 5-August 1
Ages: Preschool-High School
Cost: Varies depending upon age
Montessori School of Louisville
10263 Champion Farms Drive
640-8585
office@msl-edu.org
msl-edu.org
Arts, Culture and Science Camp - Early Childhood
What: MSL’s interactive camp guides children through a new experience each week. Weeks include science, visual arts, Spanish, geography and music. 5-day, 3-day, full- and half-day available.
Dates: June 6 - August 5 (no camp the week of July 4th)
Ages: Ages 3 years through children entering kindergarten.
Cost: Varies
10263 Champion Farms Drive
640-8585
office@msl-edu.org
msl-edu.org
Arts, Culture and Science Camp - Early Childhood
What: MSL’s interactive camp guides children through a new experience each week. Weeks include science, visual arts, Spanish, geography and music. 5-day, 3-day, full- and half-day available.
Dates: June 6 - August 5 (no camp the week of July 4th)
Ages: Ages 3 years through children entering kindergarten.
Cost: Varies
Camp Invention - Elementary
What: Camp Invention offers programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program presents essential STEM concepts through the most creative hands-on activities.
Dates: June 6-August 5 (no camp the week of July 4th)
Ages: Entering 1st grade through entering 5th grade.
Cost: 5 full days, $200 per week; extended care, $10 per day
What: Camp Invention offers programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program presents essential STEM concepts through the most creative hands-on activities.
Dates: June 6-August 5 (no camp the week of July 4th)
Ages: Entering 1st grade through entering 5th grade.
Cost: 5 full days, $200 per week; extended care, $10 per day
Oldham County Schools Arts Center,
7105 Floydsburg Road, Crestwood, KY
Heidi or Leslie, 241-6018
arts.center@oldham.kyschools.us
ocsartscenter.org
Summer Camps 2016
What: Whether your child loves theatre, painting, pottery, crafting, ballet, playing classical music or jamming in a rock band — we offer the best camp experience.
Dates: June 13–August 5, half-day camps can be combined with a morning and afternoon camp to make a full day of camp with supervised lunchtime. Most camps run for one week each.
Ages: zero - 18
Cost: Over 30 half- or full-day camp combinations. Prices range from $75 to $175 for half-day camps
River Cities Community Sailing Program
Carrie Gaulbert Cox ParkGaulbert Cox Park
Roger Kennedy, 899-1311
rccsp@saillouisville.org
saillouisville.org/rccsp
Sailing
What: In a week novice sailors become competent sailors. Youngsters 10- to 17-years-old learn to harness the wind and go where they want. In a fun but challenging environment youth become skillful sailors brimming with self-confidence and self-reliance.
Dates: Half-day beginning, intermediate, advanced and beginning racing camps; and full day beginning/intermediate and intermediate/advanced camps run June 6-August 5, 2016. For details on when camps meet, see the schedule on our website.
Ages: 10-17
Cost: $99 to $300
Carrie Gaulbert Cox ParkGaulbert Cox Park
Roger Kennedy, 899-1311
rccsp@saillouisville.org
saillouisville.org/rccsp
Sailing
What: In a week novice sailors become competent sailors. Youngsters 10- to 17-years-old learn to harness the wind and go where they want. In a fun but challenging environment youth become skillful sailors brimming with self-confidence and self-reliance.
Dates: Half-day beginning, intermediate, advanced and beginning racing camps; and full day beginning/intermediate and intermediate/advanced camps run June 6-August 5, 2016. For details on when camps meet, see the schedule on our website.
Ages: 10-17
Cost: $99 to $300
Sacred Heart Academy
3175 Lexington Road
Mary Gordon Stough, Assistant Athletic Director, 893-9353, mstough@shslou.org
Shslou.org/sportscamps
Summer Athletic Camps
What: Championship coaches and experienced athletes host camps for girls in basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Online registration and schedule on website.
Dates: June and July
Ages: Girls entering grades 4-9
Cost: $110 per camp
3175 Lexington Road
Mary Gordon Stough, Assistant Athletic Director, 893-9353, mstough@shslou.org
Shslou.org/sportscamps
Summer Athletic Camps
What: Championship coaches and experienced athletes host camps for girls in basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Online registration and schedule on website.
Dates: June and July
Ages: Girls entering grades 4-9
Cost: $110 per camp
Sacred Heart School for the Arts
3105 Lexington Road
Tiffany Underhill, 897-1816
tunderhill@shslou.org
Shslou.org/artscamps
Summer Arts Camps and Classes
What: Programming includes CosPlay Camp, “Gleetastic” musical theatre, dance intensives, bookmaking, fabric/textile art, “Drama 4 Change,” music appreciation, instrumental ensembles, multidisciplinary camps and much more!
Dates: June and July
Ages: Boys and girls ages 4-18
Cost: Varies by camps/class
3105 Lexington Road
Tiffany Underhill, 897-1816
tunderhill@shslou.org
Shslou.org/artscamps
Summer Arts Camps and Classes
What: Programming includes CosPlay Camp, “Gleetastic” musical theatre, dance intensives, bookmaking, fabric/textile art, “Drama 4 Change,” music appreciation, instrumental ensembles, multidisciplinary camps and much more!
Dates: June and July
Ages: Boys and girls ages 4-18
Cost: Varies by camps/class
Spencerian College
Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY
Charmaine Powell, (800) 264-1799
cpowell@spencerian.edu
spencerian.edu/medcamp
Med Camp
What: From scrubbing in on mock surgeries and practicing first aid to running lab samples and reading x-rays, you’ll experience what it’s like to work in the healthcare field.
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: Louisville: $495 with housing; $300 without housing. Lexington: $395 with housing; $295 without housing
Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY
Charmaine Powell, (800) 264-1799
cpowell@spencerian.edu
spencerian.edu/medcamp
Med Camp
What: From scrubbing in on mock surgeries and practicing first aid to running lab samples and reading x-rays, you’ll experience what it’s like to work in the healthcare field.
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: Louisville: $495 with housing; $300 without housing. Lexington: $395 with housing; $295 without housing
St. Francis School
11000 US Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026
Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director,
694-9369
RHennessy@StFrancisSchool.org
SummerCamp@StFrancisSchool.org
St. Francis Preschool Day Camps
What: Half-day camps for preschoolers with weekly themes. Each session will include Splash Days. Options for early morning care available.
Dates: June 6-24
Ages: 2-5 years (must be 2 by first day of session)
Cost: $150-$225
11000 US Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026
Renee Hennessy, Preschool Director,
694-9369
RHennessy@StFrancisSchool.org
SummerCamp@StFrancisSchool.org
St. Francis Preschool Day Camps
What: Half-day camps for preschoolers with weekly themes. Each session will include Splash Days. Options for early morning care available.
Dates: June 6-24
Ages: 2-5 years (must be 2 by first day of session)
Cost: $150-$225
St. Francis Summer Camps
Erika Schneider, Director of Summer Programs, 795-3488
ESchneider@StFrancisSchool.org
SummerCamp@StFrancisSchool.org
What: Full and half-day camps for ages K-8th grade. Specialty camps in glass art, pottery science, musical theater, Legos, Minecraft and more.
Dates: May 31–July 15
Ages: Entering K through 9th grade
Cost: $150-$225
Erika Schneider, Director of Summer Programs, 795-3488
ESchneider@StFrancisSchool.org
SummerCamp@StFrancisSchool.org
What: Full and half-day camps for ages K-8th grade. Specialty camps in glass art, pottery science, musical theater, Legos, Minecraft and more.
Dates: May 31–July 15
Ages: Entering K through 9th grade
Cost: $150-$225
St. James School
1818 Edenside Avenue
Paula Rich or Ellie Herbert
stjamesbluejays.com
St. James
What: Comprehensive day care. Activities include crafts, swimming and field trips.
Dates: May 31-July 29
Ages: 3-years-old to 6th grade
Cost: $170/child per week
1818 Edenside Avenue
Paula Rich or Ellie Herbert
stjamesbluejays.com
St. James
What: Comprehensive day care. Activities include crafts, swimming and field trips.
Dates: May 31-July 29
Ages: 3-years-old to 6th grade
Cost: $170/child per week
StageOne Family Theatre
Lincoln Performing Arts School
930 E. Main Street
Linsey Gessner, 498-2442
stageone.org/kids/camps
DramaWorks Camps
What: Comprehensive day care. Activities include crafts, swimming and field trips.
Dates: June and July
Ages: 4-18
Cost: Varies by camp. Early-bird, multi-booking and family-pass discounts available
Lincoln Performing Arts School
930 E. Main Street
Linsey Gessner, 498-2442
stageone.org/kids/camps
DramaWorks Camps
What: Comprehensive day care. Activities include crafts, swimming and field trips.
Dates: June and July
Ages: 4-18
Cost: Varies by camp. Early-bird, multi-booking and family-pass discounts available
Sullivan College of Technology and Design
Louisville, KY
Heather Cunningham, 213-8226
hcunningham@sctd.edu
sctd.edu/studio
The Studio
What: Bring your ideas to life using the latest technology in one of five camp tracks: computer forensics, web development, robotics, graphic design or interior design.
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: Computer Forensics & Robotics:
$595 with housing; $400 without housing; Web Development, Graphic Design and Interior Design: $495 with housing, $300 without housing
Louisville, KY
Heather Cunningham, 213-8226
hcunningham@sctd.edu
sctd.edu/studio
The Studio
What: Bring your ideas to life using the latest technology in one of five camp tracks: computer forensics, web development, robotics, graphic design or interior design.
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: Computer Forensics & Robotics:
$595 with housing; $400 without housing; Web Development, Graphic Design and Interior Design: $495 with housing, $300 without housing
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY
Lauren Gold, 413-8539
lgold@sullivan.edu
sullivan.edu/camp
Culinary Camp and Baking & Pastry Arts Camp
What: Pursue your passion at one of the nation’s finest culinary schools. Choose from Culinary Camp, Baking & Pastry Arts Camp, or Advanced Culinary Camp (for students with at least one year of culinary training).
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: $850 with housing, $650 without housing
Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY
Lauren Gold, 413-8539
lgold@sullivan.edu
sullivan.edu/camp
Culinary Camp and Baking & Pastry Arts Camp
What: Pursue your passion at one of the nation’s finest culinary schools. Choose from Culinary Camp, Baking & Pastry Arts Camp, or Advanced Culinary Camp (for students with at least one year of culinary training).
Dates: June 12-17
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: $850 with housing, $650 without housing
Sullivan University College of Pharmacy
Louisville, KY
413-8640
pharm@sullivan.edu
sullivan.edu/pharmcamp
Pharmacy Camp
What: Experience the world of pharmacy as a potential career path with hands-on labs, behind-the-scenes visits to pharmacy facilities, tips on applying to pharmacy school and more.
Dates: July 31-August 5
Ages: High school classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018
Cost: $495
Louisville, KY
413-8640
pharm@sullivan.edu
sullivan.edu/pharmcamp
Pharmacy Camp
What: Experience the world of pharmacy as a potential career path with hands-on labs, behind-the-scenes visits to pharmacy facilities, tips on applying to pharmacy school and more.
Dates: July 31-August 5
Ages: High school classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018
Cost: $495
Sullivan University & Dale Carnegie Training Kentuckiana
Louisville, KY
Heather Cunningham, 213-8226
hcunningham@sctd.edu
sullivan.edu/impact
Impact Camp for Future Leaders
What: Ambitious high school students looking to make their mark on the world will learn the secrets to success from top leaders and participate in Dale Carnegie professional development training.
Dates: July 11-15
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: $495
Louisville, KY
Heather Cunningham, 213-8226
hcunningham@sctd.edu
sullivan.edu/impact
Impact Camp for Future Leaders
What: Ambitious high school students looking to make their mark on the world will learn the secrets to success from top leaders and participate in Dale Carnegie professional development training.
Dates: July 11-15
Ages: High school juniors and seniors
Cost: $495
The de Paul School
1925 Duker Avenue
Brian Archibald, 459-6131
admissions@depaulschool.org
depaulschool.org/summer,
de Paul’s 2016 Summer Program
What: de Paul offers students with learning differences/ADHD remediation or strengthening of academic skills in a comprehensive and engaging way. Afternoon enrichment camps are also available.
Dates: June 20-24, June 27-30, July 11-15, and July 18-21
Ages: Entering kindergarten through completing 8th grade
Cost: $450 for Math or Language Arts Camps, Enrichment Camp costs vary by program
1925 Duker Avenue
Brian Archibald, 459-6131
admissions@depaulschool.org
depaulschool.org/summer,
de Paul’s 2016 Summer Program
What: de Paul offers students with learning differences/ADHD remediation or strengthening of academic skills in a comprehensive and engaging way. Afternoon enrichment camps are also available.
Dates: June 20-24, June 27-30, July 11-15, and July 18-21
Ages: Entering kindergarten through completing 8th grade
Cost: $450 for Math or Language Arts Camps, Enrichment Camp costs vary by program
The Gardner School
9401 Mill Brook Drive
Jeni McNickle, 412-3088
thegardnerschool.com/schools/louisville
Camp Gardner
What: Camp Gardner offers a fun and flexible summer camp including classes, imaginative and active play, outdoor games, fun weekly themes and more! Offered for kids 6 weeks-6 years. Full time and part time scheduling.
Dates: June – August
Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years old
Cost: Varies by age
9401 Mill Brook Drive
Jeni McNickle, 412-3088
thegardnerschool.com/schools/louisville
Camp Gardner
What: Camp Gardner offers a fun and flexible summer camp including classes, imaginative and active play, outdoor games, fun weekly themes and more! Offered for kids 6 weeks-6 years. Full time and part time scheduling.
Dates: June – August
Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years old
Cost: Varies by age
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Beckley Creek Park
584-0350
outdoorclassroom@21cparks.org
TheParklands.org/camps
Get Outside! Summer Camps at The Parklands
What: Engaging, discovery-based investigations into gardening, art, paddling, hiking, biology, bugs, mud, and aquatic life — all in Louisville’s newest public park system.
Dates: Camps offered June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5
Ages: Each week includes one camp for campers entering K-3 and one for 4-6 graders
Cost: $210 for members/ $235 for non-members (Memberships available at TheParklands.org/members) Use code “EARLYBIRD” to save $15 through May 6.
Beckley Creek Park
584-0350
outdoorclassroom@21cparks.org
TheParklands.org/camps
Get Outside! Summer Camps at The Parklands
What: Engaging, discovery-based investigations into gardening, art, paddling, hiking, biology, bugs, mud, and aquatic life — all in Louisville’s newest public park system.
Dates: Camps offered June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5
Ages: Each week includes one camp for campers entering K-3 and one for 4-6 graders
Cost: $210 for members/ $235 for non-members (Memberships available at TheParklands.org/members) Use code “EARLYBIRD” to save $15 through May 6.
Walden Theatre / Blue Apple Players
1123 Payne Street
Isaac Spradlin, 589-0084
enroll@waldentheatre.org
waldentheatre.org
Summer Academy, Art & Imagination Camps, and Skills Workshops
What: Theatre-intensive camps and workshops offer activity, creative fun, performance opportunities, and skill-building in 1-3 week sessions that build confidence while engaging imaginations.
Dates: Sessions of the 3-week Summer Academy begin May 30; June 6, 13, & 20; and July 5, 11, 18 — each culminates in public performances. All other one- two- and three-week camps and workshops available May 30-August 5.
Ages: 3-18
Cost: $125-$495 (varies by camp/workshop selected)
1123 Payne Street
Isaac Spradlin, 589-0084
enroll@waldentheatre.org
waldentheatre.org
Summer Academy, Art & Imagination Camps, and Skills Workshops
What: Theatre-intensive camps and workshops offer activity, creative fun, performance opportunities, and skill-building in 1-3 week sessions that build confidence while engaging imaginations.
Dates: Sessions of the 3-week Summer Academy begin May 30; June 6, 13, & 20; and July 5, 11, 18 — each culminates in public performances. All other one- two- and three-week camps and workshops available May 30-August 5.
Ages: 3-18
Cost: $125-$495 (varies by camp/workshop selected)
Waldorf School of Louisville
8005 New LaGrange Road
Julia Kimbro, 327-0122
julia.kimbro@waldorflouisville.com
waldorflouisville.com
Early Childhood Summer Camps
What: Led by long time Waldorf early childhood teachers, children will have ample time to experience both play-based learning and time outdoors in a media-free environment complete with healthy snacks, stories and songs.
Dates: Weekly from May 30-July 29
Ages: 4-9
Cost: $245 per week
8005 New LaGrange Road
Julia Kimbro, 327-0122
julia.kimbro@waldorflouisville.com
waldorflouisville.com
Early Childhood Summer Camps
What: Led by long time Waldorf early childhood teachers, children will have ample time to experience both play-based learning and time outdoors in a media-free environment complete with healthy snacks, stories and songs.
Dates: Weekly from May 30-July 29
Ages: 4-9
Cost: $245 per week
Grades Summer Camps
What: Children are offered a variety of artistic camps (singing, theatre, fiber arts, metal and woodwork) to traditional summer camp activities, games and Woodlore in a media-free enviorment.
Dates: Weekly from May 30-July 29
Ages: 6-15
Cost: $245 per week
What: Children are offered a variety of artistic camps (singing, theatre, fiber arts, metal and woodwork) to traditional summer camp activities, games and Woodlore in a media-free enviorment.
Dates: Weekly from May 30-July 29
Ages: 6-15
Cost: $245 per week
Whet Your Palette
1415 Evergreen Road
438-8865
WYPalette@gmail.com
WhetYourPalette.com
Whet Your Palette
What: Learn art around the world. Pixelate like Minecraft. Make Star Wars lightsabers. Make Messy Camp. Create fairy dragon houses, butterflies, pocket ponds and 3D paper worlds.
Dates: Up to 4 camps weekly through summer beginning May 30, Mon.-Fri., 10-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $90 (Early drop, late pickup and full day also available)
1415 Evergreen Road
438-8865
WYPalette@gmail.com
WhetYourPalette.com
Whet Your Palette
What: Learn art around the world. Pixelate like Minecraft. Make Star Wars lightsabers. Make Messy Camp. Create fairy dragon houses, butterflies, pocket ponds and 3D paper worlds.
Dates: Up to 4 camps weekly through summer beginning May 30, Mon.-Fri., 10-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $90 (Early drop, late pickup and full day also available)
YMCA of Greater Louisville
YMCA Camp Piomingo
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational Area in Brandenburg, KY
942-2616
ymcacamppiomingo.org
What: At YMCA Camp Piomingo, your child will learn new skills, enjoy nature and gain confidence. Activities include swimming, archery, horseback riding and arts and crafts.
Dates: One-week and two-week overnight camps and equestrian camps run from June 5 to July 30.
Ages: 6-16
Cost: Varies. Financial assistance is available
YMCA Camp Piomingo
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational Area in Brandenburg, KY
942-2616
ymcacamppiomingo.org
What: At YMCA Camp Piomingo, your child will learn new skills, enjoy nature and gain confidence. Activities include swimming, archery, horseback riding and arts and crafts.
Dates: One-week and two-week overnight camps and equestrian camps run from June 5 to July 30.
Ages: 6-16
Cost: Varies. Financial assistance is available
YMCA Summer Day Camps
Over 30 locations throughout Jefferson, Bullitt, Clark, Floyd & Oldham Counties
587-9622
ymcalouisville.org
What: Let’s turn off the screens and turn up the fun! Summer unplugged at the Y will be filled with friends, field trips, swimming and adventure.
Dates: Weekly camps run all summer long. If school is out, we have a camp for you! Come for one week or the whole summer.
Ages: 4 -15 (Floyd & Clark County also offer camps for 3 year olds)
Cost: Varies. Financial assistance is available. Register online by May 4 and save $10!
Over 30 locations throughout Jefferson, Bullitt, Clark, Floyd & Oldham Counties
587-9622
ymcalouisville.org
What: Let’s turn off the screens and turn up the fun! Summer unplugged at the Y will be filled with friends, field trips, swimming and adventure.
Dates: Weekly camps run all summer long. If school is out, we have a camp for you! Come for one week or the whole summer.
Ages: 4 -15 (Floyd & Clark County also offer camps for 3 year olds)
Cost: Varies. Financial assistance is available. Register online by May 4 and save $10!
