Are you looking for child-friendly resources and services?
Whether you are looking for a place for your child to enjoy after school or an extracurricular activity to encourage an area of interest, you can find opportunities in our listings. Some programs also provide extra services like extended hours, availability on snow days and holidays, and camps during summer and winter breaks. Several offer discounts for UK employees. Take a look!
UK does not endorse any of these camps or special programs. We provide these listings to support families with up-to-date information to assist with child care planning.
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Anthem Attending fair
Medical health insurance carrier
Tisha Sullivan
502-260-1858
tisha.sullivan@anthem.com
Child Care Aware at University of Kentucky Attending fair
Child Care Aware of Kentucky is the statewide regional network for Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services. It supports access to safe, affordable, quality child care for families and professional development for child care providers and trainers. The network is housed at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky.
Darlene Kisler
859-806-3049
darlene.kisler@uky.edu
Community Action Attending fair
Dr. Kim's Taekwondo and Martial Arts Attending fair
Evolve 2 Perform Basketball Academy Attending fair
Complimentary group trial classes.
Evolve 2 Perform Basketball Training Academy is dedicated to creating an environment where athletes thrive. Join us on the journey of self-improvement, where excellence in basketball is just the beginning – it's about evolving into a well-rounded athlete ready to perform at the highest level. Experience the transformative power of Evolve 2 Perform and unlock your true athletic potential.
https://www.evolve2perform.com/
Sophia Taylor
859-309-3816
info@evolve2perform.com
Hours of operation
Varies with the school year.
Cost
Variable depending on group or private training and frequency.
Fayette County Public Schools Office of Student Support Attending fair
Discipline/behavior trainings and programs for at-risk students, mental health support services, and social-emotional learning resources and tools for staff and families. We also work with various community agencies to help maximize our services for students and their families.
Our department supports Family Resource Centers and Youth Services Centers, guidance counselors, social workers, the homeless education liaison, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) coaches, Extended School Services, Mental Health Services, social- emotional learning, and the Safe Schools Office.
https://www.fcps.net/families/student-support-services
Raine Engle-Minichan
859-422-0626
raine.engleminichan@fayette.kyschools.us
Hours of operation
Varies by school location
First 5 Lex/ Fayette Co. Public School Preschool Attending fair
Our mission is to develop a foundation of lifelong learning for children ages birth to 5, families, and caregivers in Fayette County through accessible and approachable educational tools.
Eamonn FitzGerald
859-582-8289
eamonn.fitzgerald@fayette.kyschools.us
First 5 Lex/ Fayette Co. Public School Preschool Attending fair
Our mission is to develop a foundation of lifelong learning for children ages birth to 5, families, and caregivers in Fayette County through accessible and approachable educational tools & resources.
Eamonn FitzGerald
859-422-0598
eamonn.fitzgerald@fayette.kyschools.us
God's Pantry Food Bank Attending fair
We empower food pantries and meal programs across Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Food is an essential source: for growth, for strength, for life. It is a human right. As advocates, we champion better access to nutritious food and work to get more people engaged. Because reducing hunger takes us all.
Mission: Reduce hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities.
Vision: A nourished life for every Kentuckian.
Anna M. Russell
859-288-5337
anna@godspantry.org
Hours of operation
Resource information will include:
Fayette County Pantry Program
Mobile Market
Children's Programs: BackPack, School Pantry, Summer Meals
Sharing Thanksgiving
How To Take Action: Donate, Volunteer, Host Food Drive, Advocate
Learn: Hunger, Impact
Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy Clinic (I-RAFT Clinic) Attending fair
The University of Kentucky's Individual, Relational, and Financial Therapy (I-RAFT) Clinic is a community wellness facility supporting mental health and personal finance needs in the community. Our staff consists of therapy interns and financial coaching interns.
Our therapist interns are in their Family Sciences Master's program at UK. Our interns are supervised weekly by their clinical supervisors who are licensed Marriage and Family therapists within UK's Family Sciences faculty..
Financial coaches are enrolled in UK’s Family Financial Counseling (FFC) undergraduate program. These financial coaches are under the direct supervision and instruction of Accredited Financial Counselors® within the Family Financial Counseling faculty. Financial coaching services are provided to the public community at no cost.
https://fam.ca.uky.edu/family-center
Nathan D. Wood, PhD, LMFT
859-257-7755
IRAFTclinic@uky.edu
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost
All services are based on a sliding scale fee.
KY Saves 529 Attending fair
KY Saves 529 is a program for parents to plan and save for future education cost.
David Lawhorn
502-696-7383
dlawhorn@kheaa.com
Hours of operation
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Lexington Children's Museum Attending fair
Lexington Children's Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to create a fun and inclusive learning experience that ignites a community of curious minds.
https://lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org/
Abby Thompson
859-258-3253
athompson@lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org
Hours of operation
Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Camps on most days FCPS is closed.
Cost
Museum admissions $10/person
Camps: $65/day
Life Adventure Center Attending fair
Life Adventure Center uses outdoor adventure to transform lives affected by trauma and build more resilient people for a better world. We provide experiential education and outdoor adventure programs to groups across central Kentucky to build resilience and self-regulation.
https://lifeadventurecenter.org/
James Lawrence
540-523-5882
james@lifeadventurecenter.org
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 8 - 5 p.m. but have overnight cabins as well as weekend availability.
Newton's Attic Attending fair
Newton's Attic is a STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) education non-profit dedicated to providing students with highly unusual educational experiences and providing STEM educational resources to parents, teachers, and students at all grade levels. Our mission is to stimulate interest in science and engineering through exciting hands-on projects, classes, and summer camps.
Our summer STEM day camps offer a mix of robotics, coding, chemistry, and pre-engineering in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and aerospace systems. Classes are small with personalized instruction , and participants learn skills including basic physics and engineering principles, the design process as well as hand and power tool use.
Dawn Cloyd or Trish Preece
859-368-7334 or 859-492-8511
Office@NewtonsAttic.org
Hours of operation
Summer day camps run on a week-by-week bases Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (extended hours by request) late may through early August.
Parent and Guardian Empowerment Attending fair
Parent and Guardian Empowerment (PAGE) collaborates with youth and families in Fayette County to foster empowerment and growth. Our program equips parents and guardians with the skills, tools, and confidence to effectively guide and inspire their youth. Social workers conduct individual assessments with each family to identify challenges and create a personalized service plan to prevent future behavioral and truancy issues. PAGE is committed to supporting participants in reaching their full potential while working to reduce the progression of status offenses into criminal offenses within the Juvenile Justice System. Successful program completion promotes improved family dynamics, enhanced peer relationships, and increased positive community involvement and re-engagement.
PAGE offers a range of services, including free mental health support for youth aged 12 to 21 in Fayette County. Dedicated to reducing the stigma around mental health, PAGE ensures that all services are accessible—no insurance required. To address each young person's unique needs, youth are connected with licensed clinical social workers and certified social workers who provide both individual and group therapy.
Kelly Justice
859-300-5331
kjustice@lexingtonky.gov
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday 8 a.m - 5 p.m.
Cost
No cost but we only serve Fayette County residents.
Pepperhill Day School & Summer Camp
Pepperhill Day School and Summer Camp is located 3 miles from the University campus. We offer a preschool program for ages 2 yo- pre k and an afterschool program and pick up service for children ages Kindergarten through the 5th grade. Call today day for a school tour!
https://www.pepperhillkidz.com/
Dana Mahan
859-277-6813
pepperhillkidz@windstream.net
Hours of operation
7:30 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Cost
$100 Registration Fee
Pre School: $240 per week
After School Pick Up and Program: $75/Week ( We pick up from Wellington, Clays Mill, Maxwell & Glendover Schools.)
Safe Kids Fayette County Attending fair
Childhood injury prevention program lead by Kentucky Children's Hospital
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/safe-kids-fayette-county
Safe Kids Sherri Hannan
859-323-1153
sherri.hannan@uky.edu
Hours of operation
Varies. Weekdays. Some evenings and weekends.
Cost
Injury prevention workshops/programs are free.
The Hearing & Speech Center Attending fair
The mission of The Hearing & Speech Center is to teach children with hearing, speech, and language impairments to listen and talk. We do this by providing high-quality educational, clinical, and family support services.
Brooke Traud
859-268-4545
brooke.traud@hscky.org
Hours of operation
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (childcare is 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Cost
Depends on Program
YMCA of Central KY Attending fair
We are an organization like no other. The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.
You can feel good about coming to the Y with no contracts and four locations in Lexington to welcome you.
We are here to be your support system with the best equipment, coaches, and programs for every stage of life.
Feeling safe at the Y is important and that’s why we have enhanced cleaning and safety guidelines to make every visit feel like the safety of home.
Megan Hale
859-367-7375
mhale@ymcacky.org
Hours of operation
Monday 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.