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      SummeR
     AdventureS
        2018

The summer programs, camps, and other educational opportunities listed
in this brochure are offered by local community and cultural organizations
for Louisville area students. They are designed to promote and enhance       TM

real-world experiences and nurture and support lifelong learning.
Table of Contents
Sponsoring Organization								                                                                                       Page No.

Asia Institute-Crane House..................................................................................................18
Belle of Louisville................................................................................................................3
Blackacre State Nature Preserve..........................................................................................3, 4
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.......................................................................................12
Commonwealth Theatre Center...........................................................................................1
Derby Dinner Playhouse.....................................................................................................5, 7
Drama by George...............................................................................................................1, 6
Food Literacy Project...........................................................................................................8, 14
Frazier History Museum......................................................................................................9
Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium......................................................................9
Howard Steamboat Museum...............................................................................................7
Jefferson Memorial Forest....................................................................................................9
KMAC Museum...................................................................................................................12
Kentucky Derby Museum....................................................................................................2, 20
Kentucky Historical Society.................................................................................................4, 8
Kentucky Humane Society...................................................................................................13
Kentucky Science Center.....................................................................................................17
Kentucky Shakespeare.........................................................................................................5, 6
Lincoln Foundation..............................................................................................................15, 16
Looking for Lilith Theatre Company.....................................................................................19
Los Monitos Language Company..........................................................................................11
Louisville Academy of Music...............................................................................................12
Louisville Ballet School.......................................................................................................14
Louisville Central Community Centers .................................................................................20
Louisville Free Public Library...............................................................................................19, 21
Louisville Nature Center......................................................................................................16, 21
Louisville Slugger Museum..................................................................................................13
Louisville Visual Art.............................................................................................................14
Louisville Zoo......................................................................................................................15
Muhammad Ali Center.........................................................................................................2
My Gym Louisville...............................................................................................................16
Oldham County Schools Arts Center.....................................................................................2
Portland Museum.................................................................................................................6, 11
Rockin’ Rhythms Music........................................................................................................17
Second Chances Wildlife Center...........................................................................................8
Silver Lining Stable...............................................................................................................10
Sons of the American Revolution..........................................................................................10
Speed Art Museum................................................................................................................17, 18
Squallis Puppeteers...............................................................................................................18
St. Francis School..................................................................................................................5
StageOne Family Theatre.......................................................................................................8
Summerbridge Louisville.......................................................................................................20
University of Louisville Dance Academy...............................................................................19
World Affairs Council............................................................................................................13
Youth Repertory Theatre.........................................................................................................15
Youth Performing Art School..................................................................................................7
Zaniac Learning....................................................................................................................10
Act in the Summer Academy                                       When: Advanced Center Stage Camp: July 9–20, 9
                                                                a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth Theatre                   Comedy Improv Camp: July 23–27, 9 a.m.–12 noon
Center                                                          daily
Contact Person: Isaac Spradlin,                                 Where: Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd.,
isaac@commonwealththeatre.org, (502) 589-0084                   Louisville, KY 40205
Grades: 3–7                                                     Transportation: No
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,              Cost: Advanced Center Stage Camp: $349, Comedy
theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts                    Improv Camp: $149
Who: For students (ages 8–13) of all experience                 Registration: Register online at
levels who want summer fun and the opportunity to               www.dramabygeorge.com/camps.
produce a play for the stage, including a final public
performance with sets, props, and costumes
What: Visit vivid Oz, and bring Frank L. Baum’s classic                                  O
to the stage! Kids spend three weeks learning the
actor’s toolkit and rehearsing this play for three public       Acting, Imagination,
performances featuring professional set, lights, and
costumes. Novices and experienced young actors work
                                                                Shakespeare, and Fine Art
together as an ensemble, staying active and having a            Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth Theatre
blast.                                                          Center
When: Three-week sessions meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                 Contact Person: Isaac Spradlin,
weekdays with performances on the final Friday and              isaac@commonwealththeatre.org, (502) 589-0084
Saturday of each session. Eight sessions available: May         Grades: PreK to high school seniors
30–June 16, June 4–23, June 11–July 30, June 25–July
14, July 2–July 21, July 9–July 28, July 16–August 4,           Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
July 23–August 11                                               theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts
Where: Commonwealth Theatre Center, 1123 Payne St.,             Who: For young people ages 3–18 of all experience
Louisville, KY 40204                                            levels who want to learn theatre, try out dramatic
                                                                storytelling, or hone skills in acting, musical theatre,
Transportation: No                                              auditioning, and more.
Cost: $495 (aftercare additional through 5 p.m.) A $200         What: Preschool, Imagination, and Art programs
nonrefundable deposit is required to enroll.                    for kids plus Shakespeare, Acting, Audition Skills,
                          O                                     Musical Theatre, and more for teens. Programs develop
                                                                communication, teamwork, and confidence for novices
                                                                and experienced young actors alike and are an exciting
Acting Camps for Middle and                                     way to make friends and have blast!

High School Students                                            When: Programs run all summer, from June 4 to August
                                                                10, in one-, two-, and three-week increments. See
Sponsoring Organization: Drama by George                        commonwealththeatre.org/summer for details.
Contact Person: George Halitzka, artistic director,             Where: Commonwealth Theatre Center, 1123 Payne St.,
(502) 718-5090                                                  Louisville, KY 40204
Grades: rising 6–11; Age requirements vary by camp;             Transportation: No
please see website.                                             Cost: $160–$495 depending on program and duration
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,              Registration: Call (502) 589-0084, or visit
theatre, visual arts)                                           commonwealththeatre.org/summer. Sessions are
Who: Children ages 11–16; two separate camps for                limited to the number of speaking roles. A completed
middle and high schoolers who enjoy acting or comedy            enrollment form and payment (deposit or in-full)
What: Advanced Center Stage Camp—Rehearse a                     reserve a space in each camp. No audition is required.
fully staged play as you take your acting skills to the
next level in this two-week camp for experienced
performers.
Comedy Improv Camp—Have a blast learning the
basics of comic acting without a script. We’ll show you
the funny at Comedy Improv Camp!

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art. We’ll also provide a behind-the-scenes, hands-on
                          O                                     experience with our curatorial staff, learning about the
                                                                conservation and preservation of artifacts.
America to Zanzibar: Muslim                                     What: Each day of camp will feature a different art
Cultures Near and Far                                           medium, led by local artists and museum professionals.
                                                                We will create works of art in painting, sketching,
Sponsoring Organization: Muhammad Ali Center                    printmaking, sculpture, hat-making, and photography.
Contact Person: Elliot Mitrani, emitrani@alicenter.org          When: July 30–August 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1–12                                                    Where: Kentucky Derby Museum, 700 Central Ave.,
                                                                Louisville, KY 40208
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
theatre, visual arts), Mathematics, Social Studies, World       Transportation: None
Languages                                                       Cost: $250 a student for all five days. Art supplies
Who: Families and students and professional                     provided; however, sack lunches and snacks are not.
development for teachers                                        There is a 20-student maximum for this camp.
What: On May 25, a new temporary exhibit will be                Registration: Call Ronnie Dreistadt, manager of
opening at the Muhammad Ali Center called America               education services, at (502) 992-5911.
to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far. This exhibit
will celebrate and explore the diversity of Muslim
cultures in America and around the world through art,                                    O
                                                                Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance
architecture, design, music, travel, trade, and more,
and it is enjoyable for all ages. The exhibit includes
exploring world mosques/designing your own Muslim
architecture buildings; creating your own music
                                                                Summer Camps
compositions; exploring the meaning of home through             Sponsoring Organization: Oldham County Schools Arts
objects, art, stories, and music; bartering and trading         Center
at an international souk; and so much more! Guided              Contact Person: Leslie Daland or Heidi VanderZouwen,
curriculum tours are offered based on the exhibit for           arts.center@oldham.kyschools.us
students.
                                                                Grades: Ages 4–18
When: May 25 to Dec. 31
                                                                Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
Where: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St.,                     theatre, visual arts)
Louisville, KY 40202
                                                                Who: Camps for all children, ages 0–18. Dance classes
Transportation: We provide bus parking for student              and private voice and music lessons are available
groups.                                                         throughout the summer for ages 4–adult.
Cost: General admission prices for families and student         What: More than 40 camps and classes are offered
prices for youth group tours ($6 dollars a student)             in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Most
                          O                                     summer camps are a half day each and run for one
                                                                week. Camps may be combined for a full-day camp
                                                                experience with a supervised lunch break. Full-day
Art-Questrians: Art Camp at                                     campers may have an extended day from 8:30 a.m.–
the Racetrack                                                   4:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $15. Weekly lessons
                                                                are offered to students in dance, Junior Orchestra, and
Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Derby Museum                  private voice and music instruction. For a complete
                                                                description of camp offerings, please visit
Contact Person: Ronnie Dreistadt
                                                                www.ocsartscenter.org.
Grades: Ages 10–14
                                                                When: Camps are offered weekly, June 11–August 3
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts,
                                                                Where: Oldham County Schools Arts Center, 7105
music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts,
                                                                Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014
Environmental Education, Practical Living (physical
education [PE], health, consumerism, career studies),           Transportation: No
Science, Social Studies, Technology                             Cost: Art Camps—$75 and up, Music Camps—$120
Who: For students who want to learn, create, and                and up, Theatre Camps—$135 and up, Dance
exhibit works of art from some of Louisville’s most             Camps—$125 and up
creative and gifted artists—you! Every day will feature         Registration: You may register online at
a different art medium as we tell the story of our              www.ocsartscenter.org or call the Arts Center at (502)
great horse race, the Kentucky Derby, through our               241-6018.

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Belle of Louisville Historic                                     Belle of Louisville 2018 Summer
Summer Cruises                                                   Field Trips
Sponsoring Organization: Belle of Louisville                     Sponsoring Organization: Belle of Louisville
Contact Person: Kadie                                            Contact Person:
Engstrom, Education                                              Reservations—Betty Cissell;
Coordinator—Call for specific                                    Education Assistance—Kadie
historic and educational                                         Engstrom
information, resources, or
                                                                 Grades: K–8
questions.
                                                                 Content Standards:
Grades: All
                                                                 Arts (dance, media arts,
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts,                      music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts,
music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts,             Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social
Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social            Studies, Technology
Studies, Technology
                                                                 Who: All students (In groups only—tickets are not sold
Who: All students, teachers, school personnel, and               to individuals.)
families
                                                                 What: An exceptional opportunity to have students
What: Cruise on the oldest operating steam-powered               experience the oldest operating river steamboat in the
river vessel of her kind in the world. It’s an exciting          country. Educational materials are available. Many
adventure, and it’s fun and educational too! Bring your          social studies content connections are possible; this
friends and family, and be ready to explore an original          is also a cross-curriculum approach with elements of
paddlewheel steamboat that’s more than 100 years old             art, science, math, and language arts. Kadie Engstrom,
and one of a kind!                                               education coordinator, can help connect the experience
When: Memorial Day–Labor Day; Most Thursday and                  to your school curriculum.
Friday evenings, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday                When: Dates are available in June and July. Call for
afternoons. Additional cruises and special events                information. Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m.; cruising is
are available in the late spring and early fall. Call            from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
for information on specific cruise dates and times.
                                                                 Where: 4th St. Wharf, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY
Schedules may vary. Check the event calendar at
                                                                 40202
www.belleoflouisville.org. Narrated Harbor History
cruises on the riverboat Mary M. Miller are every                Transportation: Not provided, but city buses have a
Saturday afternoon, June–October.                                drop-off stop at 4th and Main (a walking distance of
                                                                 two blocks). School buses can park free in front of the
Where: 4th St. Wharf, 4th St. and River Rd. (downtown
                                                                 boat.
Louisville). Mailing address—401 W. River Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40202. GPS systems do not get people to           Cost: $7 a student; 1 free adult for every 10 students,
us easily, so call for directions.                               $12 in advance for each additional adult
Transportation: Not provided, but city buses have a              Registration: Call the Belle of Louisville office at (502)
drop-off stop at 4th and Main (a walking distance of             574-2992, and ask for Group Sales.
two blocks) and trolleys stop in front of the Galt House
Hotel or at the corner of 4th and Main. Vehicle parking                                    O
is close by on the wharf or under the Galt House.
Cost: Adults—$21, Seniors (ages 60+)—$20, Children               Lost in the Woods ... at Blackacre!
(ages 4–12)—$12. Lunch and dinner buffets are also               Sponsoring Organization: Blackacre State Nature
available; advance reservations are required. Call for           Preserve and Historic Homestead
information and prices.                                          Contact Person: Allison Wroblewski
Registration: Call the Belle of Louisville office at (502)       Grades: 2–4 (ages 7–10)
574-2992 or (toll free) (866) 832-0011, or purchase
tickets online.                                                  Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
                                                                 theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education,
                                                                 Mathematics, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism,
                                                                 career studies), Science, Social Studies

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Who: Children ages 7–10 (This is great in combination
with Wee Explorers for kids with younger siblings.)                                     O
                                                               Boy Scout Genealogy Merit
What: During a fun-filled week, campers learn the skills
needed to become a true explorer! Activities include
hands-on experience learning nature safety, navigation
in the forest, and how to build shelters. Campers will
                                                               Badge Day Camp
also take part in a group obstacle course and nature           Sponsoring Organization: Sons of the American
photo safari capturing all of their adventures!                Revolution
When: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.                             Contact Person: Rae Ann Sauer
Where: Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic            Grades: 5–12
Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, KY             Content Standards: Social Studies
40299
                                                               Who: Boy Scouts interested in genealogy and history
Transportation: No
                                                               What: Join us for a day camp to earn your Genealogy
Cost: $100/child                                               Merit Badge and learn about early American history.
Registration: Visit our website at                             Campers will be completing the Genealogy Merit
www.blackacreconservancy.org for information on                Badge Workbook as well as participating in fun
how to register or contact our office at (502) 792-2505.       activities, such as writing with quill pen and ink,
                                                               playing Declaration of Independence Bingo, and
                         O                                     learning about Colonial camp life.
                                                               When: Tuesday, June 12, and Thursday, June 21
Blackacre Wee Explorers                                        Where: Sons of the American Revolution, 809 W. Main
                                                               St., Louisville, KY 40202
Sponsoring Organization: Blackacre State Nature
                                                               Transportation: No
Preserve and Historic Homestead
                                                               Cost: $40
Contact Person: Allison Wroblewski
                                                               Registration: Contact Rae Ann Sauer at (502) 588-6130
Grades: K–1 (ages 4–7; must be potty-trained)
                                                               or rsauer@sar.org by June 7.
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education,
Mathematics, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism,                                 O
career studies), Science, Social Studies
Who: Children in kindergarten and first grade. (This is        Camp ArtyFact
great in combination with our Lost in the Woods … at           Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Historical Society
Blackacre! summer camp for kids with older siblings.)          (KHS)
What: Can you stretch tall as a tree? Or hop like a            Contact Person: Julie Sawnor
bullfrog? Wee Explorers use their senses to discover
the wonders of nature. Campers enjoy a daily nature            Grades: K–6
theme through animal-inspired yoga poses, hands-on             Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts,
explorations, crafts, games, and stories. Your explorer        music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts,
will develop an awareness and appreciation for our             Environmental Education, Practical Living (PE, health,
natural environment.                                           consumerism, career studies), Science, Social Studies,
When: July 9–13, 9–11:30 a.m.                                  Technology
Where: Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic            Who: Children ages 5 through 12
Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, KY             What: Camp ArtyFact takes children throughout the
40299                                                          KHS history campus—exhibits and museum storage to
Transportation: No                                             the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History
                                                               Museum—and into downtown Frankfort. Campers learn
Cost: $100/child                                               Kentucky history and make their own creations inspired
Registration: Visit our website at                             by historical artifacts, events, and culture. Learn more
www.blackacreconservancy.org for information on                at https://history.ky.gov/camp-artyfact/.
how to register or contact our office at (502) 792-2505.       When: June 11–15, June 18–22, June 25–29, July 9–13,
                                                               July 16–20, July 23–27, July 30–August 3, with sessions
                                                               in the morning and afternoon
                                                               Where: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History,
                                                               100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
                                                               Transportation: No
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Cost: $70 a student for KHS members and $75 a                 Summer Suncatchers; and Happy Birthday, Eric Carle!
student for nonmembers                                        Every Tuesday is splash day where campers can cool off
Registration: Register online at https://history.ky.gov       with sprinklers and water tables!
/camp-artyfact/, or call (502) 564-1792, Ext. 4408.           When: June 4–29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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                                                              Goshen, KY 40026
Camp Curious K–8 Camps                                        Transportation: No
                                                              Cost: $195
Sponsoring Organization: St. Francis School
                                                              Registration: Information and registration at www
Contact Person: Debbie Adkins, director of Summer             .stfrancisschool.org. Please call Renee Hennessy,
Programs, (502) 795-3860, dadkins@stfrancisschool             preschool director, at (502) 694-9369 for questions.
.org
Grades: Entering kindergarten–grade 8
Content Standards: Arts (dance,
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media arts, music, theatre, visual
arts), Environmental Education,                               Camp Rapunzel
Practical Living (PE, health,                                 Sponsoring Organization: Derby Dinner Playhouse
consumerism, career studies),                                 Performing Arts Academy
Science, Technology, World Languages
                                                              Contact Person: Tina Jo Wallace
Who: Elementary and middle school students
                                                              Grades: PreK–2 (ages 5–7)
What: Experience 64 acres of summer fun with full
                                                              Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
and half-day camps, Monday–Friday starting at 9 a.m.
                                                              theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts
Specialty camps include Camp Invention, Bricks 4
Kidz, Scratch, Wildlife Gardener, musical theater, art,       Who: Students ages 5–7 who are interested in drama
and more!                                                     and musical theatre
When: May 29–July 20, starting at 9 a.m. with varying         What: See the professional production of Rapunzel,
end times                                                     meet with the cast for a postperformance talk-back
                                                              and pictures, and take a behind-the-scenes tour. After
Where: St. Francis School, 11000 U.S. Highway 42,
                                                              lunch, students take three short classes where they learn
Goshen, KY 40026
                                                              a song and dance from the show to share at the end of
Transportation: No                                            the day and get their own camp T-shirt and certificate.
Cost: $180–$460                                               When: Thursday, June 7, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or
Registration: Information and registration at                 Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
www.stfrancisschool.org. Please call Debbie Adkins,           Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr.,
director of Summer Programs, at (502) 795-3860 for            Clarksville, IN 47129
questions.
                                                              Transportation: No, but free parking is available.
                          O                                   Cost: $60 (includes ticket to show, class, and camp
                                                              T-shirt)
Camp Curious Preschool Camps                                  Registration: Download forms at
                                                              www.derbydinner.com/classes/.
Sponsoring Organization: St. Francis School
                                                              Email wallace@derbydinner.com, or call (812) 288-
Contact Person: Renee Hennessy, preschool director,           2632, Ext. 132.
(502) 694-9369, rhennessy@stfrancisschool.org
Grades: Preschool–kindergarten
Content Standards: Arts (dance,
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media arts, music, theatre, visual
arts), Environmental Education,
                                                              Camp Shakespeare
Science                                                       Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Who: Children ages 2 through 5 years old (Children            Contact Person: Hannah Pruitt
must be 2 by the first day of the session.)                   Grades: PreK–12
What: Half-day camps, Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m.–1            Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
p.m., with weekly themes guiding new experiences.             theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts
Themes include Treasure Hunters; Once Upon a Time;

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Who: For students ages 4–18 who have a passion to
grow as theatre artists in a creative, fun, and engaging
environment
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What: Camp Shakespeare creates opportunities for               Can You Dig It? History Camp
children and young adults to explore the theatre arts
                                                               Sponsoring Organization: Portland Museum
through imaginative play, visual arts, movement,
storytelling, language, and more. At the end of each           Contact Person: Teresa Lee
session, campers have the opportunity to perform on            Grades: 5–9
the Central Park stage!
                                                               Content Standards: Social Studies
When: Various sessions and locations are offered June
                                                               Who: Students interested in history and preservation
11–July 28. Sessions are 1–5 weeks in length; half-day
                                                               methods and techniques
options available for ages 4–6.
                                                               What: Young preservationists will work with
Where: Main Campus, St. Francis High School, 233 W.
                                                               archaeologists, artists, conservationists, restoration
Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
                                                               carpenters, and museum staff to explore the
Transportation: No                                             preservation and restoration of the 1819 timber-framed
Cost: $125–$495; price varies per camp session and             Squire Earick House. Participants will learn preservation
session length.                                                techniques and processes used to study, understand,
                                                               and restore this important part of Louisville’s history.
Registration: Visit www.kyshakespeare.com/education
/camps for information and kentuckyshakespeare                 When: June 25–29, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; July 16–20,
.squarespace.com to register.                                  10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
                                                               Where: Squire Earick House, 719 N. 34th St.,
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                                                               Transportation: No
Camp Shakespeare at Locust                                     Cost: $150/week; scholarships are available.
Grove                                                          Registration: tlee@iglou.com or (502) 776-7678;
                                                               registration deadlines—June 13 and July 11
Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Contact Person: Hannah Pruitt
Grades: 2–7
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Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,             Center Stage Drama Camp
theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social
                                                               Sponsoring Organization: Drama by George
Studies
                                                               Contact Person:
Who: For students ages 7–12 who have a passion to
                                                               George Halitzka,
grow as theatre artists in a creative, fun, and engaging
                                                               artistic director,
environment
                                                               (502) 718-5090
What: Our unique camp experience at another exciting
                                                               Grades: Rising
location! This customized opportunity will introduce
                                                               3rd–7th graders
campers to theatre, Shakespeare’s works, and how
to build an ensemble-based performance piece by                Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
emphasizing collaboration and teamwork. Campers                theatre, visual arts)
will explore the rich history of Locust Grove and grow         Who: Children ages 8–12 who want to rehearse and
as artists at the same time!                                   perform a play in just one week
When: June 4–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                                  What: Here’s your chance to learn basic acting skills
Where: Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.,            as you rehearse and perform a short play. Find out why
Louisville, KY 40207                                           theatre is so much fun at Center Stage Drama Camp!
Transportation: No                                             When: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–12 noon daily
Cost: $195                                                     Where: Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd.,
                                                               Louisville, KY 40205
Registration: Visit www.kyshakespeare.com
/education/camps for information and                           Transportation: No
kentuckyshakespeare.squarespace.com to register.               Cost: $149
                                                               Registration: Register online at www.dramabygeorge
                                                               .com/camps.

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When: Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays
                          O                                     and major holidays). Tuesday–Saturday, house opens
                                                                at 10 a.m.; Sunday, house opens at 1 p.m. On all days,
Clint Vaught Young Actors                                       the last tour starts at 3 p.m.

Institute                                                       Where: 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
                                                                Transportation: No
Sponsoring Organization: Youth Performing Arts School
                                                                Cost: Adults–$7, Seniors–$6, Students–$5
(YPAS)
                                                                Registration: Call (812) 283-3728 for information.
Contact Person: Nikki Gregory,
                                                                Groups of 10 or more must make a 2-week advance
nikki.gregory@jefferson.kyschools.us,
                                                                reservation. Tours can be guided or self-guided.
(502) 313-4960
Grades: 4–8 (ages 10–14)                                                                 O
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social            Derby Dinner Summer Musical
Studies
Who: For students ages 10–14 of all experience levels
                                                                Theatre Camp
who would enjoy the opportunity to produce Disney’s             Sponsoring Organization: Derby Dinner Playhouse
Aladdin Junior for the stage. The play will include full        Performing Arts Academy
sets, props, and costumes.                                      Contact Person: Tina Jo Wallace
What: We fulfill the hopes, dreams, and aspirations             Grades: 1–12
of 10- to 14-year-old artists in our local community
                                                                Content Standards:
by providing a theatrical program that demonstrates a
                                                                Arts (dance, media arts,
professional level of customer service with reliable, up-
                                                                music, theatre, visual
to-date, and emerging performing art techniques.
                                                                arts), English/Language
When: The program runs June 4–15. This two-week                 Arts
session meets 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays with three
                                                                Who: Students, ages 7–17 who are interested in drama
performances on the final day of camp (11 a.m., 3:30
                                                                and musical theatre
p.m., and 5:30 p.m.), Friday, June 15.
                                                                What: Derby Dinner Playhouse Performing Arts
Where: YPAS, 1517 S. 2nd St., 40208
                                                                Academy Summer Musical Theatre Camp is a 1-week
Transportation: No                                              theatre camp that focuses on music, dance, and drama.
Cost: $360 (A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required.)          Taught by Derby Dinner Playhouse professionals,
                                                                campers explore songs, dances, and scenes from
Registration: Call (502) 313-4960, or visit ypas.org. A
                                                                Broadway musicals. Each camp culminates in a final
completed enrollment form and payment (deposit or in
                                                                sharing on the Playhouse stage.
full) reserve a space in our camp. Auditions will take
place the first day of the camp.                                When: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
                                                                Week 1: June 11–15 meets Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.,
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Come Home to the Howards                                        Week 2: June 18–22 meets Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.,
                                                                Fri.
Sponsoring Organization: Howard Steamboat Museum                Week 3: July 16–21 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
Contact Person: Keith Norrington                                (no camp on Wed.)
Grades: K–12                                                    Week 4: July 23–28 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
                                                                (no camp on Wed.)
Content Standards: Social Studies, Technology
                                                                Week 5: July 30–Aug. 4 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.,
Who: Students, teachers, school administrators, parents
                                                                Sat. (no camp on Wed.)
What: This lovingly restored Victorian-Era house
                                                                Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr.,
museum is a magnificent example of architecture
                                                                Clarksville, IN 47129
and history rolled into one. The Howard family is
represented, and models, artifacts, photographs, and            Transportation: No (Free parking is available.)
other exhibits highlight the industry of steamboat              Cost: $175 a week (includes camp T-shirt); $25
building that was the Howards’ way of life. It’s a              discount for siblings
magnificent link to our river-area cultural past.
                                                                Registration: Download forms at www.derbydinner
                                                                .com/classes/. Email wallace@derbydinner.com, or call
                                                                (812) 288-2632, Ext. 132.

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When: July 9–13 2018; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
                         O                                           July 30–August 3 2018; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

DramaWorks Theatre Camps                                      Where: Second Chances Wildlife Center, 487 Gentry
                                                              Ln., Mt. Washington, KY 40047
Sponsoring Organization: StageOne Family Theatre              Transportation: No
Contact Person: Jamie Lynn Sutton                             Cost: $350
Grades: PreK–12                                               Registration: Visit secondchanceswildlife.org to print
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,            form.
theatre, visual arts)
Who: Ages 4–18. Younger students explore theatre
basics using dramatic play to create characters and
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imaginative worlds, while older students are immersed
in the creative process of performance and production.
                                                              Family Workshops
Camps are led by professional artists and educators           Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Historical Society
from StageOne’s DramaWorks Camps.                             (KHS)
What: From storybook theatre to filmmaking,                   Contact Person: Carol Bolton
from audition techniques to performance camps,                Grades: 1–6
DramaWorks camps offer instruction for everyone from
the novice actor to the proficient performer. Students        Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
use body, voice, and imagination to problem-solve,            theatre, visual arts), Social Studies
work together as a team, and strengthen confidence            Who: Children ages 6 through 12 (but all ages
and poise in a ridiculously fun environment!                  are welcome) and their parents and grandparents;
When: June 4–August 3. All-day, half-day, and                 especially ideal for homeschoolers
multiweek options are available depending on the              What: Dig deep into Kentucky history through these
session. Extended day options also available.                 interactive workshops for the whole family! We’ll
Where: Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School              explore a new topic each month, examining artifacts,
(LPAS), 930 E. Main St., 40206                                images, and documents from KHS collections to
                                                              reveal the commonwealth’s past. Craft projects allow
Transportation: No                                            participants to build new skills and take their learning
Cost: Costs vary depending on the session.                    home. Learn more at https://history.ky.gov/
Multibooking and Family Pass membership discounts             family-workshops/.
are available.                                                When: June 12, July 10, and Aug. 14, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Registration: Registration is now open. Visit                 Where: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History,
stageone.org/kids/camp, or call (502) 498-2436.               100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
                                                              Transportation: No
                         O                                    Cost: $10 a family, which includes an adult and two
                                                              children. Additional family members are $5 each. If you
Educamp                                                       are a current KHS member, you will receive $5 off the
                                                              total cost.
Sponsoring Organization: Second Chances Wildlife
Center                                                        Registration: Call (502) 564-1792, Ext. 4408. Payment
                                                              is due the day of the workshop.
Contact Person: Brigette Brouillard
Grades: 2–6                                                                             O
Content Standards: Environmental Education, Science
Who: Children ages 8–12                                       Field-to-Fork Summer Field
What: Learn about Kentucky wildlife, why it’s                 Study
important, and how we care for wildlife. Each camper
will “adopt” one rescue animal for the duration of            Sponsoring Organization: The Food Literacy Project at
camp. Campers will have the opportunity to meet               Oxmoor Farm
live educational animals each day. We will offer              Contact Person: Erin Hargrove
educational and fun games, hands-on learning                  Grades: All grades
activities, outdoor activities, indoor free exploration
time, and snacks. T-shirt included. Lunch provided            Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical
Friday.                                                       Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies),
                                                              Science

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Who: School-age children enrolled in Louisville agency       Transportation: Yes—Shuttle service provided from
summer programs, churches, schools, and any other            George Rogers Clark Park, 1024 Thruston Ave. (at
groups interested in outdoor education experiences           Thruston and Poplar Level Rd.). The cost is $30 per
What: Participants experience hands-on activities as         camper, per week.
they get their hands dirty, taste new foods fresh from       Cost: $150–$200
the field, and get involved in the work of Oxmoor            Registration: Download a registration form at
Farm, our living classroom. Students are challenged by       www.memorialforest.com, or call (502) 368-5404 to
inquiry-based group programs that emphasize authentic        request that a registration packet be mailed to you.
experiences and use all their senses.
When: Monday–Friday, May–August                                                        O
                                                             Frazier History Museum
Where: Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm, 9001
Limehouse Ln., Louisville, KY 40222
Transportation: No                                           Summer Camps
Cost: Priced per group. $250 (up to 25 participants),        Sponsoring Organization: Frazier History Museum
$450 (26–50 participants)
                                                             Contact Person: Mick Sullivan,
Registration: Visit www.foodliteracyproject.org for          msullivan@fraziermuseum.org, (502) 753-5660
applications and more information, or email program
manager Erin Hargrove at erin@foodliteracyproject.org,       Grades: Rising 1st–7th (Varies by camp. See individual
or call (502) 491-0072.                                      descriptions.)
                                                             Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
                        O                                    theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Practical
                                                             Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Social
Forest Nature Day Camps                                      Studies
                                                             Who: We welcome young minds who like to take their
Sponsoring Organization: Jefferson Memorial Forest
                                                             learning with a big helping of fun. We love students
Contact Person: Andrea Clark and David Grissom               and parents with a basic or deep interest in history,
Grades: 2–9                                                  drama, arts, and great stories in general.
Content Standards: Arts (dance,                              What: If you’re hungry for a summer full of fun,
media arts, music, theatre, visual arts),                    learning, creativity, and camaraderie, the Frazier’s
English/Language Arts, Environmental                         Summer Camp of Blockbusters will be your ticket. Our
Education, Practical Living (PE, health,                     energetic and engaging Summer Camps are designed
consumerism, career studies), Science,                       for rising 1st through 7th graders. (Please see individual
Social Studies                                               camp descriptions for suggested age range.)
Who: Children ages 7–15                                      When: Various themes weekly from June 4–August 3.
                                                             Check website for details. Hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with
What: By combining scientific study, experiments,
                                                             aftercare available.
and exploration with summer camp fun, your child
will have an educational adventure to remember               Where: 829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
for a lifetime. Visit memorialforest.com for more            Transportation: No
information.
                                                             Cost: Weeklong—$205 nonmember, $180 member;
When: Adventure Camp: June 11–15 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)/            day camps—$40 nonmember, $35 member
July 16–20 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
                                                             Registration: www.fraziermuseum.org/summercamps,
Wilderness Survival Camp: June 18–22 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)/        mail, or call (502) 753-5660
July 23–27 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Water Wonders Camp: June 25–29 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Eco Extreme Camp: July 9–13 (9 a.m.–4 p.m. with one
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overnight)                                                   Gheens Science Hall and Rauch
                                                             Planetarium Summer Camps
Fairy, Trolls, and Gnomes Camp: July 9–13 (9 a.m.–4
p.m.)/July 30–August 3 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Nature Camp at Locust Grove: July 30–August 3 (9             Sponsoring Organization: Gheens Science Hall and
a.m.–4 p.m.)                                                 Rauch Planetarium
Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest, Horine Reservation,
12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118, and
Locust Grove Nature Camp, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.,
Louisville, KY

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Contact Person: Kim Whitehead                                     Cost: $249 half-day and $399 full-day—Early bird
Grades: Grades 2–9                                                coupon code: coolcamps2018
Content Standards: Science                                        Registration: zaniaclearning.com/hurstbourne
                                                                  /programs/summer-camps/
Who: Elementary, middle, and entering high school
What: The planetarium summer camps are weeklong,                                           O
full-day experiences that plunge campers into
stimulating, engaging, educational projects that                  Horse Riding and Care Summer
                                                                  Camp
incorporate scientific inquiry to spark a lifelong love
of science as well as build problem-solving and
collaboration skills that translate to lifelong success in        Sponsoring Organization: Silver Lining Stable
all areas of life.
                                                                  Contact Person: Nicole Reason
When:
                                                                  Grades: 1–8
Space Adventure Camp (entering grades 2–4): June
25–29 and July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                               Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical
                                                                  Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies),
Space Exploration Camp (entering grades 5–6): June                Science
11–15 and July 30–August 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
                                                                  Who: Children ages 5–13
Space Engineering Camp (entering grades 7–9): June
18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.                                              What: This camp is designed for children to safely
                                                                  experience being on a working horse farm. The children
Where: Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium,                 will learn how to ride, groom, and tack up the horses.
University of Louisville Belknap Campus, Louisville, KY           We will cover basic horse care, riding, grooming, tack,
40292                                                             and a variety of other topics related to horse care.
Transportation: No                                                We will also do horse crafts, swim, and hear a guest
Cost: $150 for planetarium family members, $200 for               speaker.
nonmembers                                                        When: June 11–15 and July 16–20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Early
Registration: Register online at www.planetarium                  drop-off and late pick-up are available.
.louisville.edu, or call (502) 852-6665.                          Where: Silver Lining Stable, 9300 Old Bardstown Rd.,
                                                                  Louisville, KY 40291
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                                                                  Cost: $325 a child—A discount is available for multiple
Hands-On S.T.E.A.M. Camps                                         children of the same family.
Sponsoring Organization: Zaniac Learning @                        Registration: Register online at www
Hurstbourne                                                       .silverliningstablesky.com. Call or text (502) 295-6683,
                                                                  or email ngtreason@yahoo.com.
Contact Person: Tammy Gnagy
Grades: K–8
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
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theatre, visual arts), Mathematics, Practical Living
(PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Science,
                                                                  I Spy in the American
Technology                                                        Revolution
Who: K–grade 8 students                                           Sponsoring Organization: Sons of the American
What: Calling all coders, explorers, engineers, and               Revolution
designers! Zaniac Summer Camps are ideal for                      Contact Person: Rae Ann Sauer
your curious child. Go on a Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) adventure with us!             Grades: 5–8
Each camp is tailored to children’s needs and grouped             Content Standards: Social Studies
for your child’s age and grade. Space is limited, so              Who: Children aged 10–14 interested in history and
enroll today!                                                     spying!
When: Weekly from May 30–August 10. Full-day                      What: Secret codes, invisible ink, and aliases—all these
camps from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (lunch provided); half-day               tools and more were employed by both the Americans
camps from 8 a.m.–12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m.                         and British. Campers will discover traitors, uncover
Where: Zaniac Hurstbourne, 1257 S. Hurstbourne                    espionage secrets of the American Revolution, and use
Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222                                       spy techniques to protect vital messages. Get ready to
Transportation: No                                                send your own secret messages!

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When: Thursday, July 26, and Tuesday, July 31, 9
a.m.–4 p.m.                                                                              O
Where: Sons of the American Revolution, 809 W. Main
St., Louisville, KY 40202                                      International Spy Camp (ISC)
Transportation: No                                             Sponsoring Organization: Los Monitos Language
Cost: $40                                                      Company
Registration: Contact Rae Ann Sauer at (502) 588-6130
or rsauer@sar.org. Please R.S.V.P. by July 23.

                         O                                     Contact Person: Chelsea Winchell
                                                               Grades: Ages 8–12
International Adventure and                                    Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
                                                               theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social
Cooking Camps                                                  Studies, World Languages
Sponsoring Organization: Los Monitos Language                  Who: Children ages 8–12. No previous knowledge of
Company                                                        foreign language or travel is required.
Contact Person: Chelsea Winchell, (440) 856-6209,              What: Two continentally focused spy camps are
chelsea@losmonitos.com                                         offered, which expose operatives-in-training to all the
                                                               skills and knowledge that a successful international
Grades: Ages 6–10
                                                               spy must possess. Regions of Europe (France, Germany,
Content Standards: Arts (dance,                                Italy, and Spain) and Asia (China, Japan, India, and S.
media arts, music, theatre, visual                             Korea) are explored through daily briefings, exposure
arts), English/Language Arts,                                  to written and spoken world languages, cooking,
Social Studies, World Languages                                traveling, and field trips.
Who: Children ages 6–10. No                                    When: All camps are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with pick-up
previous knowledge of foreign language or travel is            available until 4:30 p.m.
required.
                                                               July 16–20: ISC Asia
What: Your children won’t realize how much they’re
                                                               July 23–27: ISC Europe
learning this summer! Six camps are offered: Spanish
Cooking, French Cooking, European Cooking, Asian               Where: 503 Washburn Ave., Suite 201, 40222
Cooking, Spanish Treasure Hunters, French Filmmakers,          Transportation: No
and Los Artistas. Campers interact with native speakers
                                                               Cost: $189
while they absorb foreign languages and the culture
and geography of other countries through hands-on              Registration: Visit www.losmonitos.com
activities, music, media, and food.                            /summercamps. Call (502) 893-0933 with any
                                                               questions.
When:
June 4–8: Los Artistas                                                                   O
June 11–15: French Cooking
June 18–22: European Cooking                                   iRead Summer Reading Camp
June 25–29: French Filmmakers                                  Sponsoring Organization: Portland Museum
July 2, 3, 5, 6 (4-day camp): Spanish Treasure Hunters         Contact Person: Teresa Lee
July 9–13: Asian Cooking                                       Grades: 3–5
July 30–August 3: Spanish Cooking                              Content Standards: English/Language Arts
Where: 503 Washburn Ave., Suite 201, 40222                     Who: Students who want to improve their reading skills
Transportation: No                                             as well as students seeking extra practice to prevent the
                                                               “summer slide” during summer break.
Cost: $189
                                                               What: The Portland Museum’s 2-week summer iRead
Registration: Visit www.losmonitos.com                         program develops the reading skills of children of
/summercamps. Call (502) 893-0933 with any                     all reading levels. Led by a trained reading instructor
questions.                                                     who provides instruction geared to the child’s
                                                               individual abilities. Participants receive reading

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level recommendations, one-on-one mentoring,                     Who: Kids ages 8–14 who are already taking music
supplemental art activities, and daily snacks in a               lessons or complete beginners to music are welcome!
supportive environment with friends.                             What: The Orff Ensemble Camp will teach children
When: Session 1, June 4–15, M–F, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon               to play recorders, xylophones, and small percussion
 Session 2, June 18–19, M–F, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon                   instruments in a diverse repertoire of world music.
                                                                 The Children’s Choir Camp will provide children the
Where: Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Ave.,                      opportunity to develop their music talents through
Louisville, KY 40212                                             singing. We’ll explore choral repertoire of the highest
Transportation: No                                               quality folk and art music from around the world.
Cost: $25/2-week session. Scholarships are available.            For more information, visit https://thelorffensemble.
                                                                 wikispaces.com/.
Registration: Email tlee@iglou.com, or call
(502) 776-7678. Registration deadline: Session 1—May             When: July 23–August 3, morning and afternoon
30, Session 2—June 13                                            sessions
                                                                 Where: The Louisville Academy of Music, 2740
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                                                                 Transportation: No
Junior Curator                                                   Cost: $150 a week
Sponsoring Organization: The Conrad-Caldwell House               Registration: Contact Penelope Quesada at zq195012@
Museum                                                           gmail.com, and read more about her teaching at
                                                                 https://thelorffensemble.wikispaces .com/.
Contact Person: Kate Meador
Grades: 4–6                                                                               O
Content Standards: English/Language Arts, Social
Studies                                                          KMAC Museum Summer Art
Who: For students interested in history and architecture         Camps
What: The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, also                     Sponsoring Organization: KMAC Museum
known as “Louisville’s Castle,” is located on beautiful
                                                                 Contact Person: Mary Clore, Education Coordinator
St. James Court in the heart of Old Louisville. On
Wednesday afternoons at our 1 p.m. tour, we will offer           Grades: K–8
a “junior curators” tour of the collection. Peek into the        Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts,
nooks and crannies of the museum, examine items over             music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts,
100 years old, and experience what life was like in a            Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social
time when indoor plumbing was new!                               Studies
When: Wednesdays at 1 p.m., May 30–August 1                      Who: Students ages 5–14
Where: The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St.                What: This summer at KMAC, get your hands messy
James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208                                  with Sculptacular Camp, where campers will be
Transportation: No                                               introduced to sculpture and inspired to create their
                                                                 own. In Art Exploration Camp, campers will be
Cost: $6 for students; $8 for seniors/military; $10 for
                                                                 introduced to an array of different media. Teen artists
adults
                                                                 can wonder, discover, and create among nature at
Registration: Email Kate Meador at                               Blackacre Camp.
kmeador@conradcaldwell.org, or call (502) 636-5023.
                                                                 When:

                          O                                      June 11–15: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp,
                                                                 ages 5–8

Kid’s Choir and Orff Ensemble                                    June 18–22: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp,
                                                                 ages 8–11
Summer Camps                                                     June 25–29: Blackacre: Art-in-Nature Camp, ages
                                                                 11–14
Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Academy of Music
                                                                 July 9–13: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp, ages
Contact Person: Penelope Quesada,                                5–8
penelope.quesada@jefferson.kyschools.us
                                                                 July 16–20: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp, ages
Grades: 3–8                                                      5–8
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,               July 23–27: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp, ages
theatre, visual arts), World Languages                           8–11

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Full day, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; half-day mornings, 9 a.m.–12
noon; or half-day afternoons, 1–4 p.m.                                                  O
Where: KMAC Museum, 715 W. Main St., Louisville,
KY 40202, and Blackacre Conservancy, 3200 Tucker               Legends Never Die! The Sandlot
Station Rd., Louisville, KY 40299 (Blackacre Camp
only)                                                          Celebrates 25 Years
Transportation: No                                             Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Slugger Museum
                                                               and Factory
Cost: $230/week (full day), $115/week (half day), 10
percent off for KMAC members                                   Contact Person: Deana Lockman/Terecia Helm
Registration: Visit www.kmacmuseum.org/camps. For              Grades: K–12
more information, send an email to                             Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
education@kmacmuseum.org.                                      theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Practical
                                                               Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies),
                         O                                     Social Studies
                                                               Who: Students K–12 will find Legends Never Die fun
Konnichiwa, Summer! Japanese                                   and educational.

Jamboree Camp
                                                               What: As part of the 25th anniversary of its theatrical
                                                               release, the hit movie that will be “For-Ev-Ver”
Sponsoring Organization: World Affairs Council of              remembered with pop-culture touchstones like The
Kentucky and Southern Indiana                                  Beast, Wendy Peffercorn, and “You’re killin’ me,
                                                               Smalls!” has teamed-up with Louisville Slugger
Contact Person: Ayako Nakajima                                 Museum and Factory for a mini-exhibit showcasing
Grades: 1–8                                                    authentic props from the movie, artwork, and behind-
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,             the-scenes photography.
theatre, visual arts), Social Studies, World Languages         When: March 31–September 9
Who:                                                           Where: Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, 800
Group One: 6- to 10-year old students, up to a class           W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
limit of 20                                                    Transportation: No
Group Two: 11- to 14-year-old students, up to a class          Cost: Admission to Legends Never Die is free with
limit of 20                                                    regular museum admission—$15 (13–59), $14 (60+),
What: Konnichiwa! Let’s learn Japanese culture!                $8 (6–12), and 5 and younger are free.
You will have the chance to explore Japanese art,              Registration: No registration is necessary.
language, food, and great memories of amazing
summer adventures with new friends. It will be a great
opportunity to discover the real Japan. Camp activities                                 O
include Origami, Japanese songs, write your name in
Japanese, and calligraphy.                                     Lifelong Friends Camp
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.                                         Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Humane Society
Group One: July 16–20                                          Contact Person: Shelby Schulz, (502) 272-1062
Group Two: July 23–27                                          Grades: Ages 6–11
Where: Louisville Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary             Content Standards: Practical Living (PE, health,
Ave., Louisville, KY 40204                                     consumerism, career studies)
Transportation: No                                             Who: Children who have a desire to learn about dogs
Cost: $85 per student                                          and cats
Registration: Visit www.worldkentucky.org/                     What: Campers are immersed in learning about
academic-programs/japan/.                                      pet care and responsibility via hands-on activities,
                                                               demonstrations, games, crafts, skits, and more—
                                                               learning compassion while having fun.
                                                               When: 8 weeks, June–July
                                                               Where: Kentucky Humane Society East Campus, 1000
                                                               Lyndon Ln., Louisville, KY 40222

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Transportation: No                                                 What: Can’t make it to visit us on the farm? We bring
Cost: $200 a week                                                  the farm to you with Truck Farm, our mobile, edible,
                                                                   educational garden growing in the bed of a pickup
Registration: www.kyhumane.org/camp                                truck! Participants experience hands-on activities as
                                                                   they get their hands dirty, taste fresh foods, and learn
                           O                                       about creative growing practices.
                                                                   When: Times are determined by organization.
Louisville Ballet School Summer                                    Where: We come to you!
Semester Programs                                                  Transportation: No
Sponsoring Organization: The Louisville Ballet School              Cost: Price depends on program length and location.
Contact Person: Kristine Orms, director of Education               Registration: Visit www.foodliteracyproject.org for
                                                                   applications and more information, or email program
Grades: PreK–12                                                    manager Erin Hargrove at erin@foodliteracyproject.org,
Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,                 or call (502) 491-0072.
theatre, visual arts)
Who: Students ages 3–18 who are interested in dance,
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movement, and the arts
What: The Louisville Ballet School offers camps,
                                                                   Louisville Visual Art Clifton
classes, and workshops for those just beginning their              Summer Camps
dance journey and for those who have a growing
                                                                   Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Visual Art (LVA)
passion for dance. With so many options and 9 weeks
of programming, you are sure to find the perfect                   Contact Person: Annette Cable,
program for you!                                                   annette@louisvillevisualart.org
When: June 4–August 3. Various sessions are available.             Grades: 2–8 (Ages 7–14)
Visit louisvilleballetschool.org for specific session dates        Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
and times.                                                         theatre, visual arts)
Where: Louisville Ballet School, St. Matthews Studio,              Who: Young artists ages 7–14
4121 Shelbyville Rd., 40207, and Louisville Ballet,
                                                                   What: Join LVA for our exciting summer art camps,
Downtown Studio, 315 E. Main St., 40202
                                                                   including Stop-Motion Animation, Digital Photography,
Transportation: No                                                 Painting Lab, Creature Feature, Food Fight, Comic Art,
Cost: Varies by session:                                           Cardboard Laboratory, and more. Students work with
                                                                   teaching artists to stretch their imaginations, learn new
$50–100 (Workshops/Master Classes)
                                                                   techniques, explore new media, and spend the summer
 $65–$170 (Weekly Classes)                                         creating!
 $210–$475 (Camps and Intensives)                                  When: Weekly, June 4–August 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Registration: Submit registrations online, via email to            Where: Holy Trinity Clifton Campus (formerly Clifton
school@louisvilleballet.org, by fax to 583-0006, or                Center), 2117 Payne St., Louisville, KY 40206
by mail to Louisville Ballet School, 315 E. Main St.,
                                                                   Transportation: No
40202. For questions, call Tara Gardner at 583-3150,
Ext. 1.                                                            Cost: $230/full-day camp

                           O                                       Registration: Register online at www.louisvillevisualart
                                                                   .org/camps-workshops.

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                                                                   Louisville Visual Art “Off-Site”
Sponsoring Organization: The Food Literacy Project at
Oxmoor Farm
Contact Person: Erin Hargrove                                      Camps
Grades: All ages, all grades                                       Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Visual Art
Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical              Contact Person: Annette Cable,
Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies),                  annette@louisvillevisualart.org
Science
                                                                   Grades: 2–6, ages 7–12
Who: School-age children enrolled in Louisville agency
summer programs, churches, schools, and any other                  Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music,
groups interested in outdoor education experiences                 theatre, visual arts)

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