Kansas City Summer Camp Guide

Registrations are open for Kansas City summer camps and activities are filling up fast! Check out some of our favorite Kansas City summer camps for kids of all ages and interests. Not only do they continue learning and having fun, but you get a well-deserved break.

Thank you to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City for making this resource possible.

Join us at the Beach Bash! We know your summer schedule fills up fast, so save the date for Vacation Bible Camp this summer, July 17 – 21 at all 6 Resurrection locations across the KC Metro – including our newest location at Resurrection Brookside. Registration opens March 1 at cor.org/vbc! Kids who are currently in grades K- 5 (school year 2022/23) can join us at VBC for games, snacks, crafts, FUN, and most importantly, learning about Jesus! Invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

With musical theatre, drama, tech theatre, improv, and more, there’s a First Act KC camp for everyone! Explore the different types of camps we offer and find the perfect fit for you! Weekly camps are offered throughout the KC metro area and go from June to August. Students with disabilities are invited to join the HEART (Helping Encourage Awareness and Recognition in Theatre) program and experience the benefit of our full inclusion program. Scholarships are available for first time students registered through the HEART program

KidStrong Brain+Body Camps help build stronger kids ages 4-9! Character: social interaction with peers, leadership, confidence, and teamwork Body: Physical education curriculum designed by our PTs, OTs, and pediatricians specifically for each age group Mind: word, pattern, and number games to improve focus and to accelerate educational milestones Camps also include themed projects and quiet time for learning activities. Your child will have a blast with their peers and get tons of physical activity. We’ll be reinforcing important skills like confidence, social skills, sportsmanship, and more! Three locations in the metro to choose from: Blue Springs, Olathe and Overland Park!

Junior camps and clinics at Chicken N Pickle are perfect for ages 7-13 who are ready to get into the swing of pickleball! All of our camps and clinics are taught by IPTPA certified teaching professionals and are offered during spring break and over the summer at our Overland Park and North Kansas City locations. Players will learn the game’s fundamentals and improve their pickleball skills.

Five days of life-enhancing arts experiences. You can join a band, put on a show, make a music video, try a new instrument, write a song, and much more. Options for absolute beginners through experienced players ages 6 — 17. Regardless of what you choose, you’re sure to learn a lot about thinking independently while working cooperatively. And you’re going to have fun in the process. Three, locally-owned locations: Overland Park, Lenexa, & Prairie Village. Enroll online at www.musichouseschool.com/summer-camps.

Bring your summer camp to Science City! Science City – powered by Burns & McDonnell — features over 300 interactive exhibits and over 100,000 square feet of room to roam and explore. Internationally awarded and voted one of the top 25 Science Centers in the U.S., Science City is a family-favorite destination located in the heart of downtown Kansas City. We’re the perfect location to beat the heat and have a fun-filled day.

We are now enrolling for in-person summer classes on weekdays June 8-July 28, and spring classes Saturdays through April 22! Each week, students ages 5-11 explore a different topic and create unique projects in our spacious studio classroom. Single-session classes this summer include painting, mixed-media shadowboxes, scratch art and mobile sculptures connecting art and science. Weekday summer classes feature special 4-day options: Painting Studio Week and 3-D Art Week. Aspiring Artists for ages 12-14 meets June 8 and 9.

Every day we make two to three recipes – always one savory and one sweet – while whipping up batches of fun. Younger chefs focus on the basics along with kitchen games while older campers tackle advanced techniques and culinary challenges. Professional Culinary Instructors and kid experts lead the way for a camp your budding chef won’t soon forget! We also offer flexible drop-off from 8:30-9:00am and late pick-up for a small fee.

Summer at Barstow is Kansas City’s favorite summer camp program for kids ages 3 and up! Campers love our action-packed adventures in arts, athletics and academics. Parents love our experienced instructors, 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio and extended care. New this year, STEAM camps for grades 1-12 at IDEA Space in Leawood, Kansas. Camps for every budget, interest and schedule at www.barstowschool.org/summer. May 30-Aug. 12. Email [email protected] or call 816.277.0445 for information.

At Oakhill Fully Charged, our goal is to provide each camper with their best summer ever. To ensure our mission is successful, we work year-round on our program. As your child moves through the summer, they will experience many activities from field trips, visits to the camp store, pool days, and countless other adventures. Camps run from June 5 – August 4 and AM/PM care is also available.

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Wonder! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to your town, campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll build their own mini skate park, become an imaginative event planner, launch their own pop-up business and transform a robot into a stuffie! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25.

Where girls are leaders! Find your true awesomeness at Madam President Camp, a week-long day camp for girls ages 11 to 13 who are looking for a different camp experience in a fun and supportive environment where they can learn and practice leadership skills. Kansas City, Kansas Community College | June 12-16 | 9am-4pm KU Edwards | July 10-14th | 9am-4pm Notre Dame de Sion Lower School | July 17-21 | 9am-12pm Notre Dame de Sion Lower School | July 17-21 | 1pm-4pm Notre Dame de Sion Lower School | July 24-28 | 9am-4pm

Fun. Faith. Friendships. Experience it all this summer at Youthfront Camp! We offer day camp for younger campers and overnight camps for elementary, middle and high school students. Camp features include our Splash Park on the lake, water slide, zip-lines and more. It’s sure to be a blast! At Youthfront, kids can grow in their relationship with God and make friendships that last a lifetime.

Mission Creek Camp is a place that provides individuals of all abilities with the opportunity to have an inclusive and unforgettable residential summer camp experience! By creating an environment for disabled individuals to partake in activities alongside their non-disabled peers, our summer camp imparts a sense of belonging, self-confidence and empowerment that encourages both personal growth and development. Your kids can take part in exciting activities like horseback riding and canoeing but also get creative with arts & crafts as well as singing & dancing. With our motto “Inspire the Possible” we are sure your kids’ will have an incredible time creating memories sure to last a lifetime.

Looking for a high-energy, Christ-centered camp for your kids? Register your kids for Eagle Lake Day Camp at Cornerstone! Camp runs June 26-30 from 9AM to 4PM for ages 6-12. Activities include arts and crafts, games, inflatables, laser tag, tie dye, Bible study, and more! The cost is $174 per child ($51 discount until February 28th!). For more details and to register, go to: www.eaglelakecamps.com/cornerstone.

Get ready for 10 weeks of fun at Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps! This year, camps include educational enrichment opportunities, field trips, games, art projects, recreational sports and more~all provided in a safe and healthy environment. Lunch and snacks provided. New in 2023 is a Sport Specialty Camp and Outdoor Adventure Camp. Visit kcparks.org for details. Registration opens on March 13.

This summer, June 5 – July 28, all Toddler (Age 2.5+) through 8th grade students are invited to St. Paul’s Summer in the City. This program is designed to get students exploring, tinkering, and playing in the sun all in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Whether a student wants to get crafty, learn about cuisines from around the world, or play sports all day, there’s a camp for everyone!

The mission of Camp Encourage is to provide youth on the autism spectrum meaningful experiences in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. Our overnight camps take place at Heartland Retreat Center in Parkville, MO. Camp Encourage is a space where each is welcomed, is loved, and feels at home. Where we are reminded how essential it is that we love ourselves, celebrate exactly who we are, and gather in a space where others do the same.

Kids can build their self-confidence with our fun drama camps in Overland Park.  No auditions and no leads in our shows, everyone gets a great role written just for them.  Every class builds towards a performance for friends and family. Free shows, no tickets and we provide all costumes at no charge. We have wacky plays like “Space Warriors”, “The Mermaid Musical”. “Stranger Waffles” and “Entaco! We don’t TACO ‘bout burritos.” Flexible week-long camps, start and stop whenever you like.  mall class sizes give every student lots of attention. Mention Kansas City Mom Collective & get $25 off.

Bach to Rock music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! We offer summer music camps for kids and teens, including week-long, partial-week, half-day, and day camps. Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers!

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 and night skies filled with a million stars making friendships that last a lifetime. Summer camp at Rock Springs Ranch is open to ages 8-17, regardless of 4-H connection. Families can choose between 3 or 5 night adventures with enrichment activities, outdoor fun and expanded programming, including a focus on leadership skills.

Build your kids confidence with our 4-day baseball training summer camp and discover why 19 out of 20 parents would recommend our camps to a friend. Our super fun camp trains boys and girls with 16+ hours of quality, focused drill reps and skills practice to become better ballplayers. Designed for ages 6-12 of all skill levels, this Kansas City baseball camp will be the highlight of your kids summer. Register today while space is still available.

Calling all families looking for a FREE summer camp opportunity for their middle schoolers! AileyCamp 2023 enrollment is now open in our KCK and KCMO locations! Ages 11-14 are welcome to join us to hone their creativity through dance, writing, and visual arts. Space is limited, so please apply today at kcfaa.org/aileycamp to be considered for an interview. No previous dance experience is required.

Give your child an exciting way to stay active this summer. Our Summer Camps at Integrity Martial Arts Academy offer kids across Kansas City a fun way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and stay sharp during the summer months.This camp is a unique experience for any youth between the ages of 5-12. Whether your kid has no martial arts experience or has been training for years, this camp is an opportunity to learn something new! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!