Now is the time to explore summer camps for your children. Camps provide an excellent opportunity to expand a skill or to discover new talents and interests. And they can provide an incredibly rewarding and fun adventure for kids of all ages. These exciting camps are enrolling now. Check them out!
The Coterie Theatre School Classes and Performing Camps
The Coterie offers summer acting and drama classes to students entering grades K-12 at five sites: Crown Center (at The Coterie), The Plaza (Pembroke Hill), Overland Park (Miller-Marley), Liberty (Liberty Community Center), and Kansas City, KS (KCKCC). Led by professional, trained teaching artists, summer 2024 week-long, half-day classes include creative drama, acting, and audition skills; and full-day performance camps for grades 5-12 will be held at The Plaza, Liberty, and KCK locations.
Englewood Arts Center: Expand your creative voice!
Youth ages 7-12 and teens ages 13-17 learn from dynamic instructors, who lead students in the creative process, encourage exploration, and produce one-of-a-kind projects! Each weekly themed camp is open to youth of all levels and gives students the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. Join us this summer! Learn more at englewoodarts.art.
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation
Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps provide enrichment opportunities, field trips, games, art projects, sports and more – in a safe, healthy environment. Visit kcparks.org for details.
Sing, Dance, Act, Make and Play in KCYA Summer Camps!
Join professional teaching artists for week-long performing and visual arts camps designed to help children discover and develop their own unique talents. From Broadway Bound to Puppet Play, Dance Camp to Musical Theatre there is a camp to engage and inspire every child! Scholarships and multi-camps discounts are available. Learn more at kcya.org.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Summer camps at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium will introduce your child to the animal kingdom while promoting scientific discovery in a safe and fun environment. Campers will explore natural history, ecosystems, and animal-based career fields all while stimulating social growth and
self-esteem! Learn more at kansascityzoo.org/camp/summer-break-camp/.
Discover Your Musical Passion at MMC!
Attention students! It’s time to indulge in a musical journey this Summer at Midwestern Music Camp, hosted at the KU School of Music. This is your chance to work with seasoned professionals, make lifelong friendships, and elevate your music skills. Middle School and High School Choir, High School Orchestra, Middle School Band, High School Jazz start the month off June 9 – 13, 2024, with Middle School Orchestra, High School Band running June 16 – 20, 2024.
Lawrence Arts Center: 50 Years of Art for Everyone!
Celebrate our 50th birthday with us! Join one of 250+ exciting summer camps and classes, where your child or teen can explore dance, performing arts, visual arts, or early childhood education. Enrollment opens March 26, but members can save 10% and enroll early on March 19. Help us make this birthday unforgettable with limitless creativity and fun! Learn more at lawrenceartscenter.org.
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Johnson County Community College’s Youth Enrichment Program offers fun, interactive educational experiences for kids and teens. IN PERSON options for students entering grades 6-12 and LIVE ONLINE options for students ages 8-14. Get creative at the Nerman Museum! Early Explorations (ages 5-7) and Contemporary Creations (ages 8-11) are interactive art learning experiences. Visit jccc.edu/youth to learn more.
Resurrection, A United Methodist Church: Join us for the Jesus Tour!
Save the date for Vacation Bible Camp this summer, July 15 – 19 at all six Resurrection locations across the KC Metro. Registration opens in March for kids who are currently in grades K – 5 (school year 2023/24) at resurrection.church/vbc.