Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Our 2019 April 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.
We believe that our philosophies behind yoga and creating a safe haven in our studio make for a very impactful place to support our youth in these times. 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 am – 5 pm for ages 5– 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.
Hello Music Summer Camps In Salt Lake City, Park City And South Jordan
Join us for this amazing week long drop off summer programs for children ages 3.5 to 8 yrs old!
Using playful thematic material, children learn important life skills focusing in the camp theme, while creating thrilling art projects, learning new music, playing theatre games, dancing, and engaging in fun book adventures.Three exciting themes to choose Diggin’ Dinos, Magical Creatures and Superheroes! Visit our website for more information.
Join the fun this summer SIGN UP at www.hellomusicmt.com/SummerCamps - (Bundle pricing available).
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
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.
Get into the Olympic spirit this summer with Kids Go for Gold!
Kids Go For Gold is a local one week summer camp for children ages 8-13. They will get into the Olympic spirit and meet athletes, hear Madilyn Paige perform at our closing ceremony, craft, exercise, compete and design a medal etc. There is not another exclusive camp like this that will help you and your children enjoy a fabulous summer week of fun, making friends, and making real life connections.
Check out our website www.kidsgoforgold.com for the three locations and camp windows that will suit your family and summer schedule best. Davis County June 17-21, Daybreak July 8-12, and Soldier Hollow July 29-Aug. 2, 2019. Sign up before your spot is filled.
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 9 am to 4 pm 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.
Summer Camps with Natural History Museum of Utah!
Register today for fun and inspiring science-based Summer Camps for K–7th grades starting June 10 at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Our 2019 camps will spark curiosity for the natural world and they’re selling out fast! Camps are based at the Museum on the campus of the University of Utah, with some camps hosted at partner venues in Salt Lake City.
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2VuP52Y
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.
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.
Spend your summer at the Salt Lake County Library where you can keep your body and mind active and learning.
We have thousands of free programs and events for learners of all ages and stages, as well as millions of books, movies, music and magazines for “traditional” and digital library enthusiasts.
Salt Lake County Library has a little something for everyone and we look forward to connecting with you and your family this summer.
Programs: thecountylibrary.org/calendar
Locations: thecountylibrary.org/locations
Catalog: thecountylibrary.org/catalog
Everything else: thecountylibrary.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 Camps for ages 4 to 18 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 are 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!
For dates and pricing, visit hoglezoo.org.
YMCA Camps Roger and Mill Hollow are where kids go to discover their full potential, meet new friends, play, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids will fall in love with camp through skits, songs, campfires, s’mores, arts and crafts, hiking, games, and more. But both programs are about more than fun; they help bridge that summer learning gap through outdoor education and exploration. Environmental education helps children reconnect to the natural world in a digital age, giving them the space to develop a sense of self and a sense of place. Join the other 79% of parents who say their kids developed self-confidence at camp by registering yours today.
To register, go to utahymca.campmanagement.com/enroll.
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 to 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!
Wonderbloom Nature Playschool: Creative Nature-based Camps for Littles
Joy, curiosity, and relationships are blooming at Wonderbloom Nature Playschool! Enrollment is open for Wonderbloom’s week-long Summer Camps for children ages 2.5 to 6.5 years old. Wonderbloom takes a holistic approach to early childhood education by focusing on mind (science experiments and circle time), body (yoga and organic gardening), and soul (mindfulness and art). Research has shown that Nature-based learning has many benefits for children including improving concentration, increasing cognitive skills and boosting creativity. Choose from many creative Summer camps like Nocturnal Ninjas, Forest Folklore, and more! (Bonus: Children do not need to be potty-trained to attend.)
Visit our website to register.
