2019 SUMMER CAMPS DIRECTORY - Descriptions and contact information for over 40 camps - University of Kentucky
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
2019 SUMMER CAMPS DIRECTORY Descriptions and contact information for over 40 camps For more information, visit www.uky.edu/hr/resources-for-parents/summer-camps-fair/directory
INDEX OF SUMMER CAMPS INDEX OF SUMMER CAMPS
Academic/Arts Dungeons and Dragons Camp....................................................... 15
Good Shepherd Day School Goes Around the World................... 16
Bite-Sized China Camp..................................................................... 4
JA Biztown® Summer Camp.......................................................... 16
Bricks 4 Kidz - Summer Camps using LEGO® Bricks...................... 4
Junior Master Gardener................................................................. 16
Club SciKidz Science & Technology Camps..................................... 5
Martial Arts USA Summer Camp.................................................... 16
CREATE Art Camp............................................................................ 5
Pepperhill Day School & Camp...................................................... 17
Cut & Paste Craft Studio.................................................................. 6
Walnut Hills Day School Camp Imagination................................... 18
Explorium.......................................................................................... 6
Wild Thyme Summer Cooking Camps........................................... 18
InnOVATION Arts Academy............................................................. 6
YMCA of Central Kentucky............................................................ 19
Newton’s Attic STEM Day Camps.................................................... 7
See Blue See STEM Summer Camp Experiences............................. 7
Religious
Sullivan University Culinary, Medical Camps.................................... 8
The Living Arts & Science Center..................................................... 8 Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center .............................................. 19
Tutor Doctor of The Bluegrass......................................................... 9 Blue Grass Christian Camp............................................................. 20
UK Philosophy Camp........................................................................ 9 Camp Livingston............................................................................. 20
UK WRD Video/Making and Video/Gaming Camps........................ 9 Camp Shalom................................................................................. 21
Week of Code Summer Camp........................................................ 10 Lexington Christian Academy’s Summer Adventure..................... 22
Athletic Special Needs
LEF Climbing Summer Camp......................................................... 10 Lions Camp Crescendo Inc............................................................. 23
Lexington Tennis Club All Sports Camp......................................... 11 Talk About Fun Speech and Language Summer Clinic.................. 23
Life Adventure Center.................................................................... 11
The Academy-Lexington Gymnastics Cheerleading and Sports..... 12
UK Summer Swim Camps & Clinics................................................ 12
Urban Ninja Summer Camp............................................................ 12
General
All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center.............................. 13
Camp Co-op................................................................................... 13
Camp Redwood.............................................................................. 13
Canoe Kentucky............................................................................. 14
Creation Kingdom.......................................................................... 14
Dr. Kim’s Taekwondo Summer Camp............................................. 15
2 3
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Academic/Arts Lexington, KY 40503
*3 locations in Louisville
Bite-Sized China Camp Contact: Brooke Whitaker,
UKCI’s Chinese Language and Culture Co-Owner/Director
camp offers Chinese language and Phone: 502-219-2665
Club SciKidz Science & Email: brooke@clubscikidz.com
culture experiences to students in
the Lexington area. Our instructors Technology Camps
Bricks 4 Kidz - Summer Camps A STEM day camp where every child http://www.clubscikidzkentucky.com
immerse campers in Chinese culture
through hands-on activities and
using LEGO® Bricks is a scientist! Our camps specialize
Join us for a fun-filled summer of fun in hands-on, minds-on activities for
games.
and educational camps using LEGO® children going into Pre-K through
This year’s theme is “Bite-sized China,” Bricks! Our camps can hold up to 20 8th grade. We offer a large variety
focusing on one element of Chinese children for a three-hour schedule. of interesting camps including Video
culture each day, including food, Campers are welcome to sign up for Game Creation, Veterinary Medicine,
music, dance, calligraphy, painting, morning and afternoon sessions and Minecraft programming, Engineering,
handicrafts, games, and martial arts. bring a lunch. We work in rotating Space, Paleontology, Biology, Chem-
CREATE Art Camp
stations of four kids for model build, Camp CREATE was developed to
Ages: rising 1st-6th grades istry, Oceanography, Robotics, drones
free play, mosaics, games, crafts or provide arts enrichment and learning
Dates: June 3-7 and much more!
activities. All campers get to take activities for children ages 4-12. Our
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Each camp inspires interest in science unique camp is full of playful experi-
home a customized mini-figure at the
Cost: $150/week and technology by involving kids in mentation of art processes and
end of the week.
UK discount: 10% early registration the creation of hands-on experiments materials. We encourage individual
discount through April 12 Ages: 5-13 and take-home projects. Many of our expression and imaginative explo-
Location: UK Confucius Institute Dates: May 29-August 13 camps have expertise of visiting pro- ration of each child’s artistic ideas.
Times: 9 a.m.-noon and/or 1-4 p.m., fessionals too. For example, campers Please join us for a fun-filled summer!
Little Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
supervised lunch with extended day will hear from actual veterinarians and
160 Patterson Dr., Lexington, KY Ages: 4-12
options available crime scene investigators for Emer-
40506 gency Vet and CSI camps. We also Dates: June 3-7 Cardboard Creations
Contact: Carrie Wheeler, K-12 Cost: Daily: $35 half-day/$60 full-day June 10-14 Sew Much Fun
incorporate recreational time to allow
Program Coordinator Weekly: $160 half-day/$250 full-day June 17-21 Fairies and Unicorns
brain breaks and friendship building,
Phone: 859-218-4071 Extended day option: +$5/day/child June 24-28 Slime and Potions
ensuring the best time for your child.
Email: cawhee2@uky.edu UK discount: 5% July 8-12 Under the Sea
Location: Best Brains Learning Center Ages: PreK - 8th grades
http://international.uky.edu/UKCI/ Dates: Lexington Camp Dates: July 15-19 DIY Designer
3101 Clays Mill Road, Ste. 106 July 22-26 Dollhouse
K12/Students/Camps June 10-14, July 15-19, July 22-26
Lexington, KY 40503 July 29-Aug. 2 Art Lab
Contact: Tracy Morris, Owner Louisville Camp Dates:
June 10-August 2, excluding week Aug. 5-9 Mixed Media Mania
Phone: 859-433-1515 Times: full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., half-day
Email: tmorris@bricks4kidz.com of July 4th
Times: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-noon. Extended day options
https://www.bricks4kidz.com/ available
Extended day options available
kentucky-lexington-georgetown/ Cost: full-day $250, half-day $150
summer-camps Cost: $265+
UK discount: $20 off UK discount: 10% off
Location: Mary Queen of the Holy Location: 193 Kentucky Ave,
Rosary School, 605 Hill N Dale Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
4 5
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Contact: Sydney Cox, Owner • Animals, Animals, Animals
Phone: 859-429-1594 • Under The Big Top
Email: info@createstudioky.com • Science Spectacular
www.creatstudioky.com • Party In The USA
• Castles and Catapults
• The Classics
See Blue See STEM Summer
• Blast From The Past Camp Experiences
Newton’s Attic STEM Camps A collaboration with the UK Colleges
• Adventures In Wonderland Newton’s Attic offers a wide range of Education, Engineering, and
• Fantastic Beasts and Where To of STEM (Science, Technology, Arts & Sciences, the See Blue See
Find Them Engineering & Math) day camps in the STEM Summer Experiences’ goal is to
Ages: PreK-5th grade areas of robotics, aerospace, rocketry, expose students to a variety of positive
Cut & Paste Craft Studio Dates: Weekly, May 28-Aug 9 chemistry, electrical and mechanical learning experiences and career
Join us at Cut & Paste for a summer Times: Drop-off starts at 8 a.m., pre-engineering, and computer pro- options in the STEM fields. The
full of creative fun! Explore animals, pick-up is no later than 5:30 p.m. gramming. Newton’s Attic classes are week-long day camps are designed to
create fashion, design a dollhouse or Cost: full-day: $225/wk; project based with small class sizes help students explore and integrate
a tree house, and decorate your room. and personalized instruction. the STEM disciplines through
half-day: $115/wk
We have week-long and one-day Ages: 1st-10th grades; Dark Planet authentic hands-on projects and
Location: 440 W Short Street,
camps available for ages 5 and up. real-world applications.
Lexington, KY 40507 sessions for 6th-8th and 9th-12th
Ages: Each camp has its own age Contact: Kalli Turner, Dates: Weekly, May 28- Aug. 16 Ages: STEM Camp: rising 2nd-8th
range. Most week-long camps are for Education Director Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. full-day; grades
ages 6 and up, while most one-day Phone: 859-258-3253 morning and afternoon half-day Robotics Camp: rising 5th-8th grades
camps are for ages 5 and up. Email: turner@explorium.com options available; extended day ChemCamp: rising 9-12th grades
Dates: June 3-August 9 options available Dates: STEM Camp: June 3-7, 10-14,
http://explorium.com/events/camps
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: half-day $195 - $225/wk; or 17-21
Cost: Week-long camps: $170-$200; full-day $390 - $475/wk Robotics Camp: June 3-7
one-day camps: $40-$50; InnOVATION Arts Academy UK discount: 5% tuition, 10% sibling ChemCamp: June 17-21
Sibling discount. Ages: 3-18 discount, and no early drop-off fee Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended day
Location: 220 Ruccio Way, Ste. 180, Dates: July 1-6; July 15-20, Location: Main campus: 4974 Old options available
Lexington, KY 40503 July 22-Aug 3; June dates pending Versailles Road, Lexington, KY; Cost: $250/week
Contact: Laurie Evans, Owner Times: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with half-day Three weeks of day camps at the Location: UK campus
Phone: 859-489-5273 options for some camps Georgetown Campus of BCTC in June Contact: Margaret Mohr-Schroeder,
Email: info@cutandpastecraftstudio.com Cost: $150/wk half-days and July, with classes and dates TBD; Co-Director
$275/wk full-days Multiple sessions of Dark Planet, an Phone: 859-285-0147
www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com/
camps $475/2 weeks overnight engineering adventure Email: seebluestemcamp@gmail.com
Location: 2670 Wilhite Drive, program at Aradyn in Wolfe County
Lexington, KY 40503 https://education.uky.edu/stem/camp
(more info at www.DarkPlanet.info).
Explorium Contact: Mary Joy Nelson, Contact: Dawn Cloyd, Director of
Eleven weeks of various camps, Executive Director Community Outreach
including: Phone: 859-489-2683 Phone: 859-368-7334
• Blasting Through Summer Email: innovationarts.lex@gmail.com Email: NewtonsAttic@gmail.com
• Creative Construction https://www.innovationarts.org https://www.newtonsattic.org
6 7
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Sullivan University Culinary, UK WRD Video/Making and
Medical Camps Video/Gaming Camps
High school students may choose Video/Making and Video/Gaming
from a variety of camps: Culinary, Camp is a place for kids to learn
Advanced Culinary, Baking & Pastry, Tutor Doctor of The Bluegrass about and explore their creativity with
Advanced Baking & Pastry, Cyber- Tutor Doctor offers summer learning digital technology. During this camp
security, Graphic Design, Interior The Living Arts & Science in a one-to-one environment. We also kids will expand abilities and deepen
Design, Vex Robotics, Web Develop- their understanding about how digital
ment and Medical Camp. Because
Center offer ACT test prep classes over the
video and gaming technologies
Watch creativity grow with nine summer.
these are overnight camps, housing, function in the world around them.
week-long summer camps for kids Ages: All
food, supplies for camp and evening They make their own videos and
preschool to high school. Lego robots Dates: Customized to fit your schedule
activities are included in the price! games to tell stories and express
in the morning and cooking from the
We also have a Pharmacy Day Camp Times: Customized to fit your schedule ideas. Campers learn not only how to
garden in the afternoon! Students
for high school students at the Louis- Cost: Plans are customized and vary use the technology, but how to use
have the opportunity to immerse
ville campus during a separate week. Location: Your home or wherever rhetoric to communicate their ideas
themselves in an amazing variety
your needs can best be met in effective and substantive ways.
Ages: 9th-12th grades of classes with full-day and half-day
schedules available. Lunch period is Contact: Suzanne Phillips, Owner Ages: 10-14
Dates: June 9-14, overnight camp
included for full-day students, BYOL Phone: 859-321-4635 Dates: WRD Video/Making Camp:
June 22-26, Pharmacy day camp
(bring your own lunch). Free time pro- Email: sphillips@tutordoctor.com June 17-21
Times: Overnight camp is Sunday,
vided outdoors when weather permits. www.tutordoctor.com/bluegrass WRD Video/Gaming Camp:
June 9 in the afternoon through
Ages: 3-18 June 24-28
Friday, June 14 in the afternoon.
Dates: Weekly, June 3-August 2 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $900 - Culinary, Advanced UK Philosophy Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Cost: $200/camp; $50 discount for
Culinary, Baking & Pastry, Advanced The philosophy department at UK is
extended day from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; siblings or multiple camps
Baking & Pastry putting on its annual philosophy camp
supervised lunch for high schoolers! We will explore Location: University of Kentucky
$545 - Cybersecurity, Graphic Design,
Cost: Price varies per class different topics in philosophy and Computer Lab (TBD)
Interior Design, Medical, Vex Robotics
UK discount: Free family membership apply them to everyday experiences Contact: Joshua Abboud,
and Web Development
Location: The Living Arts & Science and situations. As always, we offer Assistant Professor in Writing,
UK discount: Register before March
Center our camp at NO COST to students Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
15 for a discount of $100 on overnight
Contact: Kristin Voskuhl, or families. It is our mission to make Phone: 859-257-8337
camps. (Pharmacy Camp is not
Director of Marketing and Sales philosophy interesting and accessible Email: j.abboud@uky.edu
included in this offer)
Phone: 859-252-5222 for people of all backgrounds.
Location: Sullivan Louisville and https://wrd.as.uky.edu/video-camp
Lexington campuses Email: kvoskuhl@lasclex.org Ages: 9th-12th graders
Contact: Michele Faught, http://www.LASCLEX.org Dates: July 8-12
High School Representative Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 859-608-6267 Cost: No cost, donations welcome
Email: mfaught@sullivan.edu Location: UK campus
Contact: Lauren Dickey,
https://sullivan.edu/summercamps
PGSA President
Phone: 727-244-4293
Email: lauren.dickey@uky.edu
8 9
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Cost: $495/week
UK discount: Thanks to our sponsor,
Verizon, we can offer some partial
scholarships. For more information,
contact info@awesomeincu.com. Lexington Tennis Club Life Adventure Center
Location: 348 E Main St, Lexington, All Sports Camp Safe, fun & challenging – outdoor
KY 40507 The Lexington Tennis Club is offering high adventure day camp includes
Week of Code Summer Camp Contact: Ross Ladenburger, Summer Sports Camps for children horsemanship, climbing, zip lines,
What if your child spent their summer Marketing Manager going into 1st grade through 8th canoeing, swimming, archery and
learning to make apps instead of play- grade. Activities include Tennis, Swim- more in a beautiful, 575-acre natural
Phone: 859-960-4600
ing them? This camp, designed for ming, Basketball, Ball Sports, Fitness/ setting, only 20 minutes from Lexing-
Email:
10- to15-year-old students, introduces Gym and more. ton. More than a mere fun recreation
the fundamentals of coding. Students ross.ladenburger@awesomeinc.org
We are a weekly camp that focuses (and make no mistake – we have a
will create websites, mobile apps, and https://www.awesomeincu.com/ TON of fun!) our highly trained and
on tennis along with introduction of
video games all while having fun with weekofcode certified staff guide your camper
other sports and activities to create
our energetic team. through adventures specifically
a fun atmosphere while empowering
By the end of the week, each student youth with skills, values and expe- designed to build confidence, resil-
will have built at least one web page, Athletic riences they need to be happy and ience, positive communication and
app, and video game using program- successful. We offer full- and half-day leadership skills – skills for life!
ming languages like HTML, CSS, camps with tennis in the morning and American Camp Association
JavaScript, Arduino w/C++, and afternoon along with different Accredited.
Unity 3D w/C#. The camp is kept afternoon sports daily. Ages: 8-16
small to ensure everyone gets focused Dates:
attention and learns at their pace. Ages: Rising 1st-8th graders
Dates: Weekly, June 3-August 5 Session 1: June 17-21 (Ages 8-12)
More than just coding - Week of Code Session 2: July 8-12 (Ages 8-12)
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
boosts creativity, logical thinking LEF Climbing Summer Camp Session 3: July 15-19 (Ages 13-16)
Cost: Full-day $196/wk;
skills, and brain power! In addition to Learn not only the fundamentals of
half-day $100/wk Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; extended
programming time aside, campers rock climbing but also participate in
Location: 410 Redding Road day available
will interact with our upbeat team team building activities and create
fun crafts! Lexington, KY 40517 Cost: Sessions 1 and 2: $425
for unplugged activities and games.
Week of Code is a blend of computer Contact: Brooks Lundy, Session 3: $495
Ages: 6-12 UK discount: $30 off
programming, problem-solving, and General Manager
Dates: Weekly, June 10-August 9 Location: 570 Milner Road,
teamwork! Phone: 859-509-9707
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Versailles KY 40383
Ages: 10-15 (If your child is not in that Email: lblundy1@gmail.com
Cost: $225/week Contact: Tim Magill,
age range but wants to participate, Location: 916 N Broadway, http://www.ltctennis.com
Executive Director
please send an email to info@aweso- Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: 859-873-271
meincu.com) Contact: Heather Carpenter, Email: tim@lifeadventurecenter.org
Dates: June 10-13, June 17-20, July Director of Marketing
8-11, or July 15-18 http://www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Phone: 859-339-9724
Times: 1-5 p.m.; early drop-off Email: heather@lefclimbing.com
available
https://www.lefclimbing.com
10 11
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Location: Lancaster Aquatic Center, General an interesting plant on our wonderful
University of Kentucky playground.
Contact: Emily Lyden, Ages: 3-8
Director of Operations Dates: June 3‐June 13: “Gak and
Phone: 859-537-7272 Slime and Bubbles, Oh My!”
Email: emily.lyden@uky.edu June 17‐June 27: “Outrageous Art”
https://ukathletics.com/ July 8‐July 18: “Scientific Explorers”
The Academy - Lexington news/2018/12/21/2019-kentucky- July 22‐August 1: “Storytellers and
swimming-diving-summer-camps.aspx All About Kids Childcare and
Gymnastics Cheerleading Music Makers”
Learning Center Times: Monday-Thursday,
and Sports STEM camp for school-aged students,
We offer Gymnastics, Cheerleading, 9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
with two weekly field trips
ALL Sports, Dance, and Circus camps. Cost: $100/4 days of session;
Ages: 6-12 $200/8 days of session
Ages: 4-11
Dates: Follows local school schedules UK discount: 10% early registration
Dates: Day after Fayette County
Times: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. discount through April 12
schools end until the day they begin
Cost: $190/week Location: 3564 Clays Mill Road
in the fall
UK discount: 50% off registration fee Lexington, KY 40503
Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; early drop-off
Urban Ninja Summer Camps Location: 695 Vincent Way Contact: Mary Brenzel,
available
Are your kids functionally fit and Lexington, KY 40503 Executive Director
Cost: $125/week, plus activity fees
capable of handling an emergency Contact: Stefanie Tarter, Owner Phone: 859-276-6350
UK discount: 10% off tuition
like a zombie apocalypse? How well Phone: 513-266-8079 Email: info@coopschool.org
Location: 3500 Arbor Drive, Lexington
can they climb fences, leap over Email: stefanie.tarter@uky.edu http://www.coopschool.org
Contact: John Ireland, Owner
obstacles, and drag their wounded https://allaboutkidslclexington.com/
Phone: 859-361-3217
friends to safety? Our camps will
Email: lexgym@aol.com teach them how while having lots of
http://www.theacademylex.com fun and making new friends!! Camps
start at $15/session all summer long.
Camp Redwood
UK Summer Swim Camps Ages: 5-14 Camp Redwood offers a hands-on,
and Clinics Dates: June 3-August 9 active-learning summer camp expe-
Elite swim camps and clinics for all Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day rience that aligns with the Redwood
swimmers. option available until 6 p.m. model of learning through play and
Cost: $30/day, $15/half-day, Camp Co-op exploration. Our discovery-driven,
Ages: 8-18 Camp Co-op will offer lots of fun this
$120/week if registered by March 15 fun and engaging summer camp for
Dates: Camps: June 2-6, June 6/7, summer. The teachers plan many
UK discount: $50 off children’s active minds and bodies
June 9-13, June 13/14; hands-on activities in science, art,
Location: 1820 Bryan Station Rd., is the perfect place for your child to
Clinics: June 20, June 27, July 2, nature, cooking, music, drama, and
Lexington, KY 40505 spend their summer days!
July 11 literature which can be explored at
Contact: Susan Sharpe, Manager varying levels by children. Each session Camp Redwood will utilize the
Times: All day
Phone: 866-923-5569 ext 1 has a theme, but there is always time beautiful and wooded Redwood
Cost: Varies Campus, in a safe and nurturing
Email: lexington@urbanninjaproject.com for lots of free play, for reading a
UK discount: $50 off environment where you can feel great
https://lexington.urbanninjaproject. book in the shade, or for examining
com/camps/lexington
12 13
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
about leaving your children in capable Locations: Creation Kingdom
hands. Much of the day will be spent McConnell’s Trace and
on the playgrounds, the fields and Creation Kingdom Bracktown
grounds. Classrooms and the gym Contact: Rebecca Kloth
will be utilized when it is necessary Phone: 859-255-0193
to have an inside space. We want
Dungeons and Dragons Camp
Email: director.mcconnell@cre- Plaid Elephant Props is thrilled to offer
children to experience a summer of
ationkingdom.com our Dungeons and Dragons Summer
fun and games in the great outdoors!
http://www.creationkingdom.com Camps once again. Each week in
Making memories and building friend-
June and July, Plaid Elephant offers
ships will be the focus of our weeks as Canoe Kentucky age-appropriate adventures for kids
we move through exciting weekly camp Day and overnight adventure camps
themes, as well as specialty camps.
Dr. Kim’s Taekwondo and teens. This year we are expand-
Ages: 5-15 ; Counselor In Training Summer Camp ing the camp selection to include a
Ages: 3 -rising 6th grades program for 16+ Our popular full-day summer camp Dungeon Master 101 and a Miniature
Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; Dates: Weekly, May-August focuses on both physical and mental Painting camp in addition to the more
June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12, Times: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., wellness with different themes weekly. traditional adventure sessions. Most
July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2 later pick-up if needed camps are one week long; howev-
Our program provides everyday
Times: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. half-day; Cost: $275-$450 (varies by camp) er, after reviewing the feedback we
Taekwondo practice with self defense,
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. full-day received last year, the camps for older
Location: meeting location in form, sparring and demonstration and
7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. full-day plus adventurers have a two-week option.
Frankfort, KY at Cove Springs Park; includes a pool party, quiet study-
Detailed descriptions of each camp
Cost: currently enrolled Redwood pick-up and drop-off service in ing time, rock climbing and obstacle
can be found on the website. Come
students: half-day - $150; Lexington and Versailles courses.
out and join in the adventure!
full-day - $200; full-day plus - $230 Contact: Chris Howard, It is so fun and educational that kids
non-Redwood students: half-day- $165; Ages: 5-18 (camps vary)
Outreach coordinator absolutely love our summer camp!
full-day - $215; full-day plus - $245 Dates: June 3-7: Little Adventurers
Phone: 502-227-4492 Ages: 5-12
Location: Redwood Cooperative (ages 5-7)
Email: chris@canoeky.com Dates: Weekly, June 3-7, June 10-14,
School, 166 Crestwood Dr., June 10-14: Custom Miniature Camp
http://www.canoeky.com June 17-21, June 24-28 (ages 10-18)
Lexington, KY 40503
July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, June 17-21: Adventurers Guild
Contact: Sarah Cummins, Director
Creation Kingdom July 29-August 2 (ages 8-11)
Phone: 859-273-4496
We run with the Fayette County Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24-28: Dungeon Master 101
Email: scummins@redwoodcoop.org
school schedule. Camp Kingdom will Cost: $200/week ($225 after April 28), Camp (ages 8-18)
http://www.redwoodcoop.org run from May 29 through the first day $20 discount for additional children July 8-12 & July 15-19: Heroes of the
of school. It is a summer-long UK discount: 10% Early Registration Realm (ages 12-14)
program with field trips every week discount through April 12 July 22-26 & July 29-Aug. 2: Legendary
and educational activities. Location: Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Heroes (ages 15-18)
Ages: 5 (post-Kindergarten)-12 Academy, 3601 Palomar Centre Drive, Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dates: May 29-Aug. 15 Lexington, KY 40513 Cost: June 3-June 28: $175/week
Times: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact: Dr. Tiger Kim, July 8-Aug. 2: $190/week or $300 for
Cost: $185/week Owner/ Grandmaster the 2-week session
UK discount: 10% off Phone: 859-333-5882 Location: Unitarian Universalist
Email: tigerkimtkd@yahoo.com Church of Lexington, 3564 Clays Mill
http://www.tigerkimtkd.com Road, Lexington, Ky 40503
14 15
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
Contact: Mike Sanders, Owner/Artist But it’s much more than that! JA Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 615-6180-4514 BizTown Camp is an indoor, academic Cost: $175 members*;
Email: plaidelephantprops@gmail.com camp that combines classroom-style $200 non-members
teaching with hands-on activities. Kids *Kentucky Children’s Garden and Pepperhill Day School
https://www.plaidelephantprops.
will discover the real-life opportunities
com/camps.html Friends of The Arboretum members and Camp
available in the free enterprise system, Location: The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Pepperhill is an exceptional place for
as they become business operators,
Dr., Lexington, KY 40504 FUN AND ADVENTURE! Campers
Good Shepherd Day School taxpayers and consumers for the day.
Contact: Jackie Gallimore, encounter new friends, great camp
Goes Around the World Ages: 4th-6th grades Education Manager and Kentucky counselors and experienced admin-
During our seven-week camp, our Dates: June 10-14 & July 8-12 Children’s Garden Manager istrative staff. Children also engage
children will take an imaginary trip Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in individual activities to develop
Phone: 859-257-9339
around the world to experience how Cost: $200/week; $50 discount for self-confidence, and group activities
Email: jackie.gallimore@uky.edu
different cultures celebrate through second child in family to develop respect for others. They
dance, food and fun. https://arboretum.ca.uky.edu/con- are able to enjoy the wide open
UK discount: 20% off tent/upcoming-programs spaces and the natural surroundings
Ages: 3 (potty-trained)-6 Location: Junior Achievement of the
of Pepperhill. Campers make lasting
Dates: June 10-July 27 Bluegrass, 2420 Spurr Road, memories by participating in
Times: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (flexible Lexington, KY 40511 campouts and special day events
schedule) Contact: Ron Wigglesworth, such as: Waterbopper Day, Shaving
Cost: 8:30-11:30 a.m., $25.00; Senior Education Manager Cream Day and Fishing Days. All
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $35.00 Phone: 859-219-2423 campouts have a special theme with
Location: 544 Sayre Avenue, Email: ron@jalexington.org planned activities...it’s a perfect Par-
Lexington, KY 40508 Martial Arts USA Summer Camp ent’s Night OUT! Discover new skills
https://www.juniorachievement.org/
Contact: Kris Wilkins, Assistant Director Field Trips: 2-3 per week (Swimming, while coming to camp! Feed and care
web/ja-bluegrass/ja-biztown-sum-
Phone: 859-255-9734 Nature, Science, History, Sports, for Farm Animals, Swimming, Horse-
mer-camp
Email: Aquarium, Parks & Recreation) back, Canoeing, Paddle Boating,
kwilkins@goodshepherddayschool.org Ages: 5-12 Archery, Rope Course, Arts and Crafts,
Dates: June 3-August 9 Nature Crafts, Drama, Games Barn,
http://www.goodshepherdday- Field Sports and much more!
Times: drop-off 7:30 - 9 a.m.,
school.org
Junior Master Gardener pick-up 5 - 6 p.m. Ages: 2-14
Join The Arboretum for a fun-filled, Cost: $195/week, sibling discount; Dates: June 3-7
hands-on garden camp! Campers will registration fee: $70, includes camp Times: 7:15 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
JA BizTown® Summer Camp use The Arboretum as a living learning shirt, uniform pants, camp materials Cost: $75 registration fee; Kinder
At this camp, the kids run the place. lab to study gardening, soil, water and *field trip and swimming fees separate* Camp: $215/week for ages 2-5;
That’s because JA BizTown® is a more! On the last day of camp, we Location: 260 Meijer Way, Lexington, JR. SR. Camp: $215/week for ages
mini-metropolis – home to Forcht will visit UK’s South Farm to see a farm KY 40503 5-14; GRAD CAMP: $240-$400/week
Bank, Keeneland, Kentucky Utilities, in action! By the end of camp, Contact: Matthew Severance, for ages 12-14
Chick-fil-A, Toyota, LEX 18, and other participants will become certified Instructor/Camp Coordinator UK discount: 5%
businesses found in Central Kentucky. Junior Master Gardeners! Phone: 859-229-2013 Location: 1127 Baker Lane,
JA BizTown Camp gives kids the Ages: 8-12 Email: Grandmj2008@yahoo.com Nicholasville, KY
opportunity to experience what it’s like Dates: June 10-14, July 15-19 and We offer five bus stops in Lexington
https://martialartslexington.com/
to work in a job and run a business. August 5-9 karate/karate-summer-camp/ and one in Nicholasville for camper
16 17
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
drop-off and pick-up. Location: Walnut Hill Road, UK discount: Registration fee waived Locations: Bar Y
Contact: Dana Mahan, Director Lexington, KY 40515 Location: Wild Thyme Cooking C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA
Phone: 859-277-6813 Contact: Bobbi Todd, Director School, 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108, High Street YMCA
Email: pepperhillkidz@windstream.com Phone: 859-263-2807 Lexington KY 40502 North Lexington YMCA
http://www.pepperhillkidz.com Email: walnuthillds@windstream.net Contact: Allison Davis, Owner Whitaker Family YMCA
http://www.walnuthilldayschool.net Phone: Office: 859-523-2665; Franklin County YMCA
Cell: 859-388-4311 Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church
Email: wildthymecooking@gmail.com Scott County @ Cardome
http://www.wildthymecooking.com Contact: Jessica Berry,
VP Youth Development
Program Coordinator
Wild Thyme Summer Phone: 859-367-7337
Cooking Camps Email: jberry@ymcacky.org
Wild Thyme is proud to offer to https://ymcacky.org/programs/
the Lexington-Fayette County and camps/summer-day-camp
Walnut Hills Day School surrounding areas our 7th annual YMCA of Central Kentucky
Camp Imagination summer of “cooking up fun” culinary The YMCA of Central Kentucky will
Weekly “themed-based camps” that cooking camps for kids ages 4-16. Our offer summer day camp at five Religious
are always fantastic! Theme include “Summer Thyme Cooking Camps” locations in Lexington as well as
some all-time favorites: Super Heroes, introduce kids to the culinary world locations in Scott, Franklin and
Sports, Water Fun, Pirates, Cooking giving them the opportunity to create Anderson counties. Kids will expe-
and more! It’s eight weeks of summer and enjoy great food in our modern rience a summer full of adventure,
fun your child won’t want to miss! kitchen with our professional chefs. creativity and fun. They will try new
Ages: 3-6 (or young 7; must be pot- Students will learn recipes, technique, things, explore new places, make new
and nutrition with our certified health friends and learn the power of laughter.
ty-trained)
coach, along with etiquette, kitchen They will be surrounded by experi-
Dates: June 3-6: Calling All Super
safety, and efficiency. In addition to enced, trained camp counselors who
Heroes! receiving education on basic knife will work to make sure the summer is
June 10-13: All Star Athletes! skills and teamwork, we will also filled with lasting memories.
June 17-20: Ready, Set, Grow a Garden! have weekly educational field trips
June 24-27: Jurassic Camp at Walnut to local farms, community centers, Ages: Preschool: 3-5 Aldersgate Camp and
Hill, it’s Dinostatic! and markets. Day Camp: 5-12 Retreat Center
July 8-11: Pirate Adventures Leaders in Training: 12-16 Nestled in the foothills of the Appa-
Ages: 4-16; each week is a particular Dates: June 3-August 9 lachian Mountains, Aldersgate Camp
“Arrrr” Here! age group with activities focused to Times: Preschool: 8 a.m.-noon and Retreat Center is a place set apart
July 15-18: Cooking Up Some Fun! work with them at the appropriate skill Day Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. where people of all ages and a variety
July 22-25: Hawaiian Hullabaloo! level. of organizations come to get away
July 29- Aug 1: Hats Off to Cost: Preschool: Member: $100;
Dates: June 3-August 9 from the normal routine of life,
Community Helpers! Non-Member: $125
Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended day experience God, build community with
Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. Day Camp: Member: $150;
options available. each other, and enjoy the beauty of
Cost: one-time $25 registration fee; Non-Member: $175 creation. Located 60 miles southwest
Cost: Camp costs vary per week Leaders in Training: Member: $175;
$130/week of Lexington, Kentucky, Aldersgate
and age group. Average price is Non-Member: $200 Camp strives to be a place where
$295-$345 per week.
18 19SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
people feel at “home” and can be Ages: 5-14 acres of beautiful land and includes a Sibling Discount (First Sibling/Second
transformed by the Gospel. Currently Dates: Day Camp for ages 5-9: lake with water skiing, a water tram- +): $100 per additional child;
in our 55th year of operation, June 3-7; June 17-21; June 24-28 poline and water slides; a high ropes 6-Week Discount: $200;
Aldersgate Camp is open year-round Overnight for ages 7-11: July 7-12; course and climbing wall; a swimming Full-Summer Discount: $400;
and provides summer camp and July 14-19; July 21-26; July 28-Aug. 2 pool; endless hiking trails; athletic Referral Discount: $150
retreat opportunities for both fields and an archery range; a theater; Location: Bennington, Indiana
Overnight for Middle School:
individuals and groups. arts and crafts center; and a profes- Contact: Abby Solomon,
June 9-13
sionally staffed health center. Campers Assistant Camp Director
Ages: 5-18, as well as families Special Needs Adults and teenagers:
in our vibrant community are cared for Phone: 513-793-5554
and grandparents May 24-27 by mature staff who understand the Email: abby@camplivingston.org
Dates: Summer camping season is Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and overnight importance of a meaningful summer,
from June 3-July 13. Some camps Cost: $180 - $350 forming a camp family that should not http://www.camplivingston.com
are three days for grandparents and Location: 7463 Athens Boonesboro be missed!
beginning campers. Road, Lexington, KY 40509
Ages: rising 2nd-12th graders
Times: Camps start on Mondays Contact: Michael Fann,
Dates: Taste of Livingston: June 12-19;
between 1 and 2 p.m. Campers are Executive Director
Mini-Session 1: June 12-23
picked up Saturdays between 11 a.m. Phone: 859-263-5239
Session 1: June 12-July 7
and noon. Email:
Mini-Session 2: July 10-21
Cost: Tiered pricing varies weekly, michael@bluegrasschristiancamp.org
Session 2: July 10-August 4
from $145-$463/week
http://www.bluegrasschristiancamp. Gesher (11th grade trip to Israel):
UK discount: 10% early registration org June 24-August 4
discount through April 12
Hadracha (12th grade Counselor In
Camp Shalom
Location: 125 Aldersgate Camp Rd., Camp Shalom is the only Jewish
Training Program): June 12-August 4
Ravenna, KY 40472 summer day camp in the central
(with intersession break) Kentucky area. Our non-denomi-
Contact: Dave Cohn, Director
Times: All-day overnight camp national program provides a safe
Phone: 606-206-0663
Cost: Full Session (Grades 2-9): $4400 and comfortable setting for children
Email: aldersgatecamp@gmail.com
Mini-Session 1 or 2 (Grades 2-7): from all backgrounds and streams of
http://www.aldersgatecamp.org $2300 Judaism to come together and learn
Camp Livingston Taste of Livingston (First Timer ONLY- about Jewish culture, history, and
Camp Livingston has offered Grades 2-6): $1450 identity regardless of their individual
unmatched summer experiences for Adventures Unlimited (Grade 10): background or level of observance.
Jewish youth for 100 years. Home to $5200 Camp is open to children of all faiths.
children age 7-17 from cities Gesher – Pre-CIT Israel Trip Each day is filled with arts and crafts,
throughout the USA and Israel, sports, music, water play, storytell-
Leadership Experience (Grade 11
Blue Grass Christian Camp Livingston provides a safe environ- ing, games, teva (nature), and other
or 12): $7900
Blue Grass Christian Camp offers ment where campers gain self-esteem special projects. Judaism is woven
Hadracha (Grade 12): $4500 throughout the program which,
day camps and overnight camps for and form lasting friendships. Within
*grants and scholarships available among other Jewish concepts,
children starting at age 5. Our Chris- our unique atmosphere, campers get
to know themselves, their peers and UK discount: fair discount: $50 focuses on three main ideas: Torah
tian-based camps offer a wide range
of exciting opportunities such as, role models and their place in the Additional discounts: (Jewish text); Avodah (work); and
swimming, zip lines, high adventure world. Just 90 miles outside of JCC Membership Discount: $100; Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving
activities, kayaks and much more. Lexington, Livingston sits on 680 kindness). Campers entering grades
20 21SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY
2 through 6 also have the option to want to miss all the new and im- Special Needs or deficits and will provide enrich-
add an extra mini-overnight session proved things we have going on! ment and maintenance of speech
week in August! We invite you to join us for a and language skills. Each week will
jam-packed, adventure-filled,
Lions Camp Crescendo Inc. incorporate a theme to target various
Ages: 4-14 We offer four camps, and we are
ministry-led summer camp! Open to skills, including building vocabulary,
Dates: Session 1: July 22-26 located 80 miles from Lexington.
all children in the community, we will grammatical concepts, literacy skills
Session 2: July 29-Aug. 2 offer exciting themes each week that • Lions Youth Camp for and phonological processes.
Overnight: Aug. 5-9 campers will explore through science, Blind/Vision Impaired, Additionally, each session will
Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. art, music, and so much more. Camp- ages 5-15; July 1-5, 2019 provide children with both group and
Bus leaves in town at 8:30 a.m., ers will also enjoy weekly on-site field individual activities. This is a great
• Lions Youth Camp for
returns all campers by 3:45 p.m. trips and hands-on experiences. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing, way for your child to stay on track
Extended day option until 5:30 p.m., camp staff is comprised of a wonderful ages 5-15; July 1-5, 2019 with their speech and language skills,
(requires min. number of campers) group of Christian role models who interact with other children and
will encourage your children to be • Camp Heart to Heart, for youth continue to work towards their goals!
Cost: $259/week if registered by
their best all summer. affected by HIV/AIDS,
March 31; $279/week if registered ages 5-12; July 8-12, 2019 Ages: 3-8
after March 31; $50/week for extended Ages: 3 years-5th grade Dates: June 3-7
day program; $400 for overnight • Camp Freedom for youth in
Dates: June 3-August 7 Times: Monday and Wednesday
Foster Care or Custody of
UK discount: 15% off registration fees Times: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 3-5)
Grandparents,
through March 31 (not applicable on Cost: $45/day; $210/week 2-4 p.m. (ages 3-8)
ages 6-11; July 8-12, 2019
extended day fees) Location: Lexington Christian Tuesday and Thursday
Location: 3775 Newman Rd, Elementary at Immanuel Baptist Ages: 5-15 (camps vary)
9:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 3-5)
Lexington KY 40515 Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road, Dates: July 1-5 or July 8-12
2-4 p.m. (ages 3-8)
Contact: Tamara Ohayon, Lexington, KY 40502 Times: all day for a week
Cost: $300 per three-week clinic
Executive Director Contact: Megan Filburn, Director of Cost: FREE (no cost to attend)
(six 2-hour sessions)
Phone: 859-420-3925 Elementary Student Services Location: 1480 Pine Tavern Rd,
Location: University of Kentucky
Email: tamara@jewishlexington.org Phone: 859-422-5709 Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
Communication Sciences and
Email: mfilburn@lexingtonchristian.org Contact: Billie Flannery, Administrator
https://www.jewishlexington.org/ Disorders Clinic, C.T. Wethington Jr.
Phone: 502-264-0120
camp-shalom http://www.lexingtonchristian.org/ Building, Room 110, 900 South
Email: wibblesb@aol.com
campus-life/summercamp.cfm Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536
http://www.LCCKY.org Contact: Aimee X, Sayre Academic
Support Services Director
Phone: 859-218-0538
Email: aimee.sayre@uky.edu
https://www.uky.edu/chs/csd/aca-
demic-clinic/talk-about-fun-registra-
tion-form
Talk About Fun Speech and
Lexington Christian Academy’s
Language Summer Clinic
Summer Adventure This clinic is designed for children
LCA’s Summer Camp is a fun and
with mild to moderate articulation,
exciting summer camp and you won’t
phonological, and language delays
22 23Summer Camps 2019 Learn l Build l Play
STEM day camps weekly from
May 28th-August 16th, 2019
Over 40 unique, hands-on
STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics)
programs for boys & girls:
Robotics, 3D Printing, Drones,
Chemistry, Coding, Engineering,
Rocketry, Aerospace, Catapults
and more!
• Small Classes • Hands-On, Personalized Instruction
• Full-Day and Half-Day Options
Martial Arts USA Camp Information: We also offer:
Full-day camps: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm • Half-day Fall, Winter & Spring Break Programs
mornings: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm • Half-day afternoons:
Our Goal is to motivate kids to learn and improve themselves 1:00–4:30 pm with a half hour grace period on either
School Year Engineering Programs
end for drop off and pickup between 8:00 am and 5:00 Birthday Parties/Group Events
while having lots of fun enjoying the summer. pm at no extra change. We offer earlier and later drop Private Parties for Ages 5-95!
off and pick up times by request for a small fee.
School Outreach
Part of our goal is to have your children All camps are one-week long, Mon-Fri and most are
Scout Events
• Build Self-Confidence repeated throughout the summer.
Field Trips
Most camps are half-day and two half-days can be
• Increase Self-Discipline combined for a full-day with a supervised lunch.
• Improve Concentration & Focus, and Small class size and personalized instruction.
Check out our Girls Only Classes!
• Develop a “Yes I Can!” Winning Attitude
Half-day camps range in price from $195 to $325 per
week and full day camps from $390 to $695 per week.
Holiday week pricing is prorated. No Class Memorial
We do a variety of activities including Day or July 4th.
Registration
daily Martial Arts Training of Grade level listed is for 2019-20 school year for
approved students. Opens in April!
“Yes I Can Taekwondo”
4974 Old Versailles Rd. • Lexington, KY 40510 • 859.368.7334
newtonsattic@gmail.com • www.newtonsattic.orgDUNGEONS & DRAGONS
KIDS CAMPS
During our 1 and 2-week long camps, your young adventurer(s) will learn the basics of gameplay, develop
unique characters, solve puzzles and problems, exercise their creativity, and collaborate with fellow players to
create a one-of-a-kind story. Each camp caters to specific age ranges. Be sure to check out the details of each
and choose the camp(s) best suited for your camper(s).
Use code: UUCL at checkout and save $20 on your enrollment costs (per camper).
*All camps will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington—3564 Clays Mill Road Lexington, Ky
40503
*Campers need to bring their own lunch, drinks, and snacks each day.
*Full details of each camp are included in the camp descriptions on the website.
One-week Camps: $175/wk
April 1-5th, 2019: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ages 8-18)
June 3rd-7th, 2019: Little Adventurers (ages 5-7)
June 10th-14th, 2019: Custom Miniature Camp (ages 10-18)
June 17th-21st, 2019: Adventurers Guild (ages 8-11)
June 24th-28th, 2019: Dungeon Master 101 Camp (ages 8-18)
Two-week Camps: (1-week option available) $300/full camp or $190 for 1 week
July 8th-12th & July 15th-19th, 2019: Heroes of the Realm (ages 12-14)
July 22-26th & July 29th-Aug. 2nd, 2019: Legendary Heroes (ages 15-18)
To enroll your camper(s), visit:
https://www.plaidelephantprops.com/camps
Contact Mike with any questions you have at:
plaidelephantprops@gmail.comWhat if your child spent their summer
learning to make apps instead of
playing them?
Week of Code boosts creativity, logical thinking skills, and
brain power! In addition to programming time aside, campers
will interact with our upbeat team for unplugged activities and
games. Week of Code is a blend of computer programming,
problem-solving, and teamwork!
https://www.awesomeincu.com/weekofcodeSUMMER CAMPS • Fundamentals of rock climbing • Team building activities • Crafts https://www.lefclimbing.com
WHO WE ARE
About UK Work-Life
The University of Kentucky wants employees to succeed both professionally
and personally. UK Work-Life is here to help employees meet their personal
and professional goals through programs, services and events. We also
administer the UK@Work survey to help employees and leaders recognize
strengths and opportunities within their work environments.
How we can help your family
UK Work-Life helps employees find solutions to the challenges of
balancing work and home life, with information on:
• ‘No School’ day camps
• Big Blue Family Care and back-up care solutions
• Child care options
• Resources for new parents
• Information about benefits, leave time and resources to help make
the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible
• Lactation in the workplace guidelines to encourage and support
mothers in the workplace
• Elder care information
For more information, visit www.uky.edu/hr/work-life
Please note: The listings in the UK Summer Camp Directory are for informational purposes.
No recommendation or endorsement by UK Work-Life or the University of Kentucky is
https://sullivan.edu/summercamp/ stated or implied.
37A special thanks to all the camps that attended the fair.
We appreciate your support of UK employees.
www.uky.edu
An Equal Opportunity EmployerYou can also read
