Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Our 2019 March Camp Newsletter is long, because summer this year is going to be AMAZING. The camps listed below are in alphabetical order, so if you find the bottom cut off because the list is so long, just click on the View this email in your browser link to catch them all.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps 2019 and see what's available the weeks your kids are free this summer. Bookmark that page, because it is our main camp portal and will get you where you need to go quickly, no matter whether you search by date or subject.
I hope you enjoy this special edition of our newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Click on the weeks to see camps posted by week:
Week of June 2, 2019
Week of June 9, 2019
Week of June 16, 2019
Week of June 23, 2019
Week of June 30, 2019
Week of July 7, 2019
Week of July 14, 2019
Week of July 21, 2019
Week of July 28, 2019
Week of August 4, 2019
Week of August 11, 2019
Week of August 18, 2019
Camps by subject:
Day Camps
Overnight Camps
Music Camps
Theater & Drama Camps
Dance Camps
Arts, Crafts, & Cooking Camps
Sports Camps
STEM, Nature, History, & Culture Camps
Camps for Kids with Special Needs
Camps for Preschoolers
Religious & Vacation Bible Camps
Camp Inspiration: A Kids Yoga Camp at 21st Yoga
21st Yoga in Salt Lake City created Camp Inspiration to support, nourish and inspire young people in the same way we do the general community. Beginning in June, we’ll be hosting 5-day camp sessions over 5 weeks focused on building self-esteem and well-being through an array of activities. Yoga and movement, meditation, creative expression and art, self-development and community service are the foundation of each weekly camps, which begin June 10, 2019. Special activities include: aerial yoga, field trips, dance, jewelry-making, sports, meditation, nature hikes, an actor's workshop and more. All sessions of Camp Inspiration will be supervised by senior 21st Yoga staff members and supported by college students and other child development specialists. It is our commitment to introduce beneficial concepts that create whole, happy, self-determined and self-aware young individuals. Click here to register for Camp Inspiration, or call 385.250.7033.
Alta Children's Center: Nature based Summer camp with educational FUN!
Using the beautiful playground we call home, we aspire to foster a holistic relationship between children and nature in the breathtaking Little Cottonwood Canyon. This camp provides an outlet through which children can act on their curiosity by doing hands-on science and outdoor activities! 10 Day camp for $475, Single Day drop in $84. Monday – Friday and 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. for ages 5-to-12-year-olds.
Register online at summer.altachildrenscenter.com
This summer explore cultural, natural, and art history through the amazing collections of BYU’s four campus museums at Museum Camp! Museum Camp is a day camp for youth ages 11-15 who love museums and are interested in having a behind-the-scenes view into what it’s like to work in one. Participants with an interest in museums, art, paleontology, anthropology, or biology will especially enjoy this camp. You will even have a chance to curate your own exhibit at the end of the week! Museum Camp runs from June 10th-13th and 17th-20th.
Find out more information and register your child at mpc.byu.edu.
Intermountain Christian School
The Summer Program at Intermountain Christian School begins on May 28, 2019. This program is designed to provide a safe and engaging place for families with young children to come, play, and learn. We offer 5 full-day, half-day, and daily drop-in options, and our leaders are certified ICS teachers. Our Summer Program offers themed learning opportunities with additional weekly camps and activities in which children will learn from positive role models, develop independence, and engage in developmentally appropriate structured activities. The children will have ample opportunities to learn through various learning techniques, make new friends, develop social skills, and maintain academic awareness. ICS Summer Program is a fantastic way for the community of Salt Lake City to thrive in an environment that allows children to plant, harvest, cook, recycle, invent, imagine and explore! Register Today!
Click here for more information.
Junior Achievement City Summer Camp 2019
Two day summer camp where students can be CEOs, CFOs, DJs and more at JA City! Day one will include training in problem solving, leadership, team building and business management. Day two, students will open their doors for business and run JA City! Everything from running payroll to budgeting your money for purchases, JA City has it all! Workbooks, snacks and lunch will be provided both days. Camp is located at Spencer F. Eccles Junior Achievement City and will run August 1 & 2, 2019 from 9:00 – 3pm. Junior Achievement Camp is for ages 10-12 and costs $125. Discounts are available for JA Biztown: • $99 before May 1st use code: EARLYBIRD. Want to bring a group? A 10% discount will be offered to groups with 3 or more participants. Contact rachael@ja-utah.org for discount information. Click here for more information.
The Leonardo Museum offers summer camps for every scientist, artist and engineer. Campers spend the summer exploring innovations from around the world, creating masterpieces of gooey art, designing their own video games, sneaking on secret spy missions and much more! There are over a dozen summer camp themes to choose from for 1st – 8th grades. Camps run weekdays from 9am to 4pm with full and half day options. Plus, you can complete your registration with early or late care add-ons for extended fun. Get ready for a vibrant summer at The Leonardo and find unique camps for every child.
Sign up at theleonardo.org/summer-camps.
Calling all animal lovers! Summer Camps at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium!
If your child loves animals, check out Summer Camps at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium! This year, the Aquarium has three new camps and more camp options for campers ages 4-5 and 6-7. All camps include Animal Encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences, themed activities, a T-shirt, water bottle, backpack, and access to camp photos.
Aquarium Members get a 10% discount. Book your spot online today at thelivingplanet.com/summercamps.
Ninja Warrior Summer Camp at Ninja Warehouse!
Ninja Warrior Summer Camp at Ninja Warehouse will provide your child with an experience unlike any other, boosting their confidence, building coordination and mastering strength...all through the power of MOVEMENT! Morning & Afternoon camps will be held in Salt Lake City and Ogden and are designed for ages 5 years old and up. Campers will be put through extreme and fun Ninja Warrior obstacle training, with new courses to conquer each day, team contests, balance battles, grip challenges, parkour, free play time and so much more! COME JOIN US!
Visit our website at ninjawarehouse.com/summercamp for more details.
CAMP RBG - Discover. Learn. Grow.
Hey Kids! Spend your summer at Red Butte Garden and learn something new in our fun and educational camps. Discover science, nature, art, theatre, cooking, and more – all while making new friends and exploring the great outdoors! Red Butte Garden’s week-long summer camps provide fun and enriching outdoor learning experiences for children from kindergarten through 6th grade. Morning, afternoon, and full-day camps give flexible scheduling options. Spend a week or more with us in the Garden.
Click here for more information.
Salt Lake Arts Academy Summer@SLArts! 2019
Our SUMMER@SLARTS Program is now in its 5th Year! We have 7 weeks with more than 55 Immersive week-long courses to choose from. Join both SLArts Faculty & Invited Artists, dynamic Partner Camps, an Overnight trip to the Shakespeare Festival, and more. Make this summer rich with the exploration of new ideas, outings, Arts, friends, and discovery! Seven weeks June 10-August 9. AM, PM, or FULL DAY available.
We are located at 844 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Call 801-531-1173 x4 for more info, or email kathleen@slarts.org.
Tracy Aviary: Summer adventure with the birds
Get ready to splash, dance, and soar to new heights this summer with Tracy Aviary's Avian Adventure Summer Camps! Camps are offered June-August for kids pre-K through 8th grade. Each week focuses on a different theme while we explore exhibits, go behind-the-scenes, play games, and make friends - human and feathered! Looking for extended care? We are happy to provide before and after care.
Reserve your spot today!
Come play at Utah Children's Theatre this summer!
Utah Children's Theatre offers summer camps for ages 4 to 18; they include acting camps like Avengers, Jedi, Magical Beasts, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Spy Camp. Musical Theatre and Storybook Theatre in a variety of themes is offered every week. We also have specialty camps including Film, Sketch Comedy, Baking, Special Effects Makeup, Puppet Making, Stage Combat, and more! Every week is a new adventure. Get $20 off each camp for enrolling more than a month in advance. Get additional discounts for becoming a 2019-20 Season Ticket Holder.
Go to http://www.uctheatre.org or call 801-532-6000 for information.
A Wild Summer Camp at Utah's Hogle Zoo!
When school is out, things get WILD at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! Campers will get an amazing animal-filled experience during Zoo Camp. Every camp is packed with up-close animal encounters, keeper talks, hands-on activities, games and crafts! We have camps for all seasons! Campers will come away with a new love and passion for animals and the natural world. Zoo Camp lessons and activities are age-appropriate and encourage learning through exploration. Every Zoo Camp counselor has a deep passion for wildlife and is well trained in activity facilitation and group management.
For dates and pricing, visit hoglezoo.org.
Summer Camp at the Y's Camp Mill Hollow!
Adventure awaits at YMCA Camp Mill Hollow, the Y's newest camp! Mill Hollow is is for young people 12-17 years of age with special programming designed for older campers. Adventure leadership is at its core. Camp Mill Hollow features all the activities that campers love about summer camp: skits, songs, campfires, s’mores, arts and crafts, hiking, all camp games, and more. The program also includes backpacking fundamentals, Dark Sky Astronomy, Leave No Trace, and many other special programs for teens! YMCA Camp Mill Hollow is located in the spectacular Uinta Mountains, with two beautiful creeks running through the site. Escape the summer heat at this gorgeous facility with access to outstanding hiking trails and the Mill Hollow reservoir.
To register, go to utahymca.campmanagement.com/enroll.
The University of Utah's Youth Education’s summer programs are built to inspire education, innovation, and imagination. We draw on the resources of the University of Utah to provide students aged 5-17 with unlimited hands-on learning opportunities. Three programs to plan your summer of fun include Club U, Campus Camps, and Pre-College at the U!
Visit continue.utah.edu/youth to sign up today!
