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A.W. Hamilton Big Time Basketball Camp Not attending fair
EKU OSTC Building
521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475
Georgetown:
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
Cost: $125/week
June 26-30
July 24-28
Georgetown:
June 12-16
July 10-14
Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
Camp starts: 9 a.m.
Pick up: Noon
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Blake Harris
coachblakeharris@gmail.com
859-285-8680
Adventure Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $380 (May 30 - June 2, 2023)
$450 (June 26 - June 30, 2023)
Session I: May 30 - June 2, 2023
Session II: June 26 - June 30, 2023
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Bethany Ore
Bethany@LifeAdventureCenter.Org
859-873-3271
AdventureServe Ministries Not attending fair
50 Campground Ln.
Wilmore, KY 40390
Cost: $250
$20 off discount for UK employess
Senior Adventure Camp for rising 6th - 8th Graders is May 29 - June 2
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Adventure Camp is a week-long, full-day camp program that uses experiential education to teach 4th-8th graders skills like rock climbing, caving, camp skills, orienteering, and more.
Parents around Wilmore and Jessamine/Fayette County find this Christian day camp to be one of the best options for summer childcare.
Brice Burton
Brice@AdventureServe.org
859-858-0140
Aviation Summer Day Camps at The Aviation Museum of Kentucky (Blue Grass Airport) Not attending fair
4029 Airport Road
Lexington, KY 40510-9681
Cost: The two-day Aviation Summer Camp in Lexington registration fee is $244.
A special two-day Aerospace Careers Camp for ages 13 to 17 years is scheduled for June 22 - 23 which is geared to teenagers that have previously attended an Aviation Summer Camp.
The Aviation Summer Camp on June 26 - 27 is open to ages 10 through adults, so parents and grandparents can attend with your children & grandchildren.
NOTE: To register, go to the website below and click 'CAMP' at the top of the screen. Please contact the Aviation Museum of Kentucky to discuss any specific needs for their child.
Camp Hours are 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. daily.
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K. Jefferson
amkcamp@aviationky.org
859-414-0980
Camp Freedom at Lions Camp Crescendo Not attending fair
1480 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
Cost: The camp is free to children in foster or kinship care!
July 10-14, 2023
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Zach Hayes
zachh@lionscampcrescendo.org
502-939-8474
Camp Livingston Not attending fair
Bennington, IN 47011
(under 2 hours from Lexington)
Cost:
Full Session - $5,350
Generous grants and scholarships are available - roughly half off of first two summers at Camp PLUS needs-based dollars available.
Mini-Session 1: June 14 - June 25
Session 1: June 14 - July 9
Mini-Session 2: July 12 - July 23
Session 2: July 12 - August 6
Family Camp Weekend: May 26 - 28
Overnight/Residential Camp
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Abby Solomon
abby@camplivingston.org
513-793-5554
Camp Mathnasium Not attending fair
3801 Dylan Place
Lexington, Ky 40514
Cost: Cowst is $99 per camp. If you buy 5 days of camp, you get the 6th one free.
Summer camp is on Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning June 13 and ending Aug. 3.
Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon.
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Sandra McVoy
westlexington@mathnasium.com
859-219-0001
Camp Redwood Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40503
Cost: Varies depending on camp selections
June 12 - July 28, Monday-Friday
No camp on June 19 or July 4
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Amanda Phillips
aphillips@redwoodcoop.org
419-799-0968
Camp Shalom Not attending fair
(Temple Adath Israel)
Cost:
- early registration
- sibling discount
- UK employee discount
UK Employees receive a 10% discount
July 10 - 28
Early drop off from 7:30 a.m.
Late Pick up until 5:30 p.m.
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Susan Voglesong
susan@jewishlexington.org
859-268-0672 ext. 204
Cincinnati Reds Baseball/Softball Camp Not attending fair
Cost: Camp is $425 for the week.
UK employees can use code UK25 when registering for $25 off. Cannot be combined with another discount.
Camp will be held at Frederick Douglass High School the week of July 10-14
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Tyler Wells
twells@reds.com
855-846-7337
Cornerside Stables Horse Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $450
There is a 10% discount for UK employees

Michelle Shea
mhshea@aol.com
860-268-3714
CREATE studio Not attending fair
Cost: $150-350
UK employees get 10% off. Use the code UK2023.
June 5 - Aug. 11
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 1 - 4 p.m.; or 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Early drop off is available.
View website
Sydney Cox
info@createstudioky.com
859-413-2992
Dr. Kim's Taekwondo Not attending fair
Lexington, Ky 40513
Cost: $300 per week.
June 19-23
June 26-30
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
Our early drop-off is at 8 am.
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Participants shall be taught and practice traditional Taekwondo techniques from certified Taekwondo blackbelts, as well as participate in numerous activities such as, breaking boards, archery, anti-bullying and self-defense.
Dr. Kim
Tigerkimtkd@yahoo.com
859-333-5882
Explorium of Lexington Summer Camps! Not attending fair
Cost:
Non-Members: $325 per week
Early Dropoff per week: $40
Each week (excluding the week of July 4) from May 30 - Aug. 11
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Early dropoff available at 8:30 a.m.
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Mary Franey
mfraney@explorium.com
859-258-3253
inkspire Not attending fair
108 E. Maxwell St.
Using facilities--educational camp
Cost: $175 early bird registration by May 19; afterwards $195
June 12-16 Lexington
July 31-Aug. 4 Winchester
No early drop-off -- late is acceptable with notification
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Jacqueline Kohl-Hamilton
jacqueline@whywrite.org
859-935-5153
InnOVATION Arts Academy Dance Intensive Not attending fair
Cost: $175
June 12 -16, 2023
Due to restrictions at Arts Place, no before or after care will be offered.
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Mary Joy Nelson
innovationarts.lex@gmail.com
859-489-2683
Innovation Arts: 101 Dalmatians Kids Not attending fair
161 N. Mill St.
Cost: Full Day: $275
Half Day: $150
Session 2: Ascending 1st-7th Grade full days & Age 3-5 (PreK and Kindergarten) half days
Session 2: July 17-22, 2023, Performances July 22
Full Day: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Half Day: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Mary Joy Nelson
innovationarts.lex@gmail.com
859-489-2683
Innovation Arts: High School Musical Jr. Not attending fair
161 N. Mill St.
Cost: $500 - Performer
$150 - Tech Track
No Class July 29-30
Performances Aug. 5 and 6
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Mary Joy Nelson
innovationarts.lex@gmail.com
859-489-2683
JA BizTown Summer Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $250

Joanna Weaver
joanna@jalexington.org
859-219-2423
JA Finance Park Summer Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $250

Joanna Weaver
joanna@jalexington.org
859-219-2423
Kentucky Elite Swim Camp Not attending fair
416 Complex Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
Cost: Overnight: $845
Commuters: $695
Session 2 dates: Sunday June 11 – Thursday June 15
CHECK-OUT: 12 p.m. on Thursday
Commuters: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Jordan Lieberman
JPLi229@uky.edu
8592579131
Kentucky Lions Youth Camp for Blind & Visually Impaired Not attending fair
1480 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
Cost:
July 3-7, 2023
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Mark Grieser
vicdirector@lionscampcrescendo.org
502-314-4964
Kentucky Lions Youth Camp for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Not attending fair
1480 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
Cost: The camp is completely free!
July 3-7, 2023
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Morgan Sizemore
klycdeafcampdirector@gmail.com
502-594-3302
Kentucky Military Adventure Camps (KY MTAC) Not attending fair
Red River Gorge Rock Climbing, Rappelling, and Canopy Excursion – Campton, KY
Ocoee WhiteWater Rafting, Climbing, Rappelling and Outdoor Adventure – Ocoee, TN
Cost:
Dates: June 9-12, 2023
Red River Gorge Rock Climbing, Rappelling and Canopy Excursion
Dates: June 23-26, 2023
Ocoee WhiteWater Rafting, Climbing, Rappelling and Outdoor Adventure
Dates: July 14-17, 2023
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*Disabilities accommodated with prior notification as they nature of these camps are extremely physically challenging.
Tyrone Atkinson
tcatki2@uky.edu
859-218-1546
Kentucky Volleyball Summer Camp Not attending fair
Cost: See camp costs on the website.
25% for UK Employees

See camp descriptions on the website.
Kristen Vicini
kentuckyvolleyball@uky.edu
859-257-2532
Kentucky Women's Soccer Youth Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $270
20% for UK employees

Michele Dalton
ukwomenssoccer@uky.edu
859-429-0401
Learn About Dogs at Yappy Place Not attending fair
Cost:
View website

Kim Badenhop
ThePack@YappyPlace.com
859-809-2779
Lexington's Best Afterschool & Summer Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $197
10%
May 29 - Aug. 4
Early 8 a.m. drop off and late pick up from 4-6 p.m. at no extra charge.
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TERESA J MOHAMMED
lamamartialart@gmail.com
859-684-0271
Newton's Attic STEM Day Camp Not attending fair
The address is 4974 Old Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510 at the corner of Versailles Road and Old Versailles Road directly across Versailles Road from Elkhorn Baptist Church (and at the end of the airport runway). Please call Dawn's cell with any questions: 859-492-8511.
From Lexington, take Versailles Road toward the airport and go 1.6 miles past Man O War (at the airport) to a left onto Old Versailles Road. We are your first left, just before the Carpet Barn. We are in the olive green building in the gravel lot.
Cost:
Free early drop off starting at 7:30 a.m. use Coupon Code UK 2023 at registration.
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Dawn Cloyd
Office@NewtonsAttic.com
cell: 859-492-8511; office: 859-368-7334
Nike Girl's Basketball Camp Not attending fair
Cost:
Shooting Camp Overnight: $365
Complete Skills Camp Extended Day (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.): $365
Complete Skills Camp Overnight: $465
July 14-16 (Shooting Camp) & 16-19 (Complete Skills)
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Overnight option as well)
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The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.
Hannah Varel
hvarel@transy.edu
618-806-9226
Pepperhill Farm Day Camp Not attending fair
Summer: 1127 Baker Lane Nicholasville
Cost:
Ages 2- 11: Kinder, Junior & Senior Campers: $260/week with minimum attendance required
Ages 12-14: Grad Campers: on a sliding tuition scale ($285-$410/week) 2 week minimum

Dana Mahan/ Stephen Mahan
pepperhillkidz@windstream.net
859-277-6813
Pre-College Academic Experience in Math and Science Not attending fair
Georgetown, KY 40324
Cost: $800

Tracy Livingston
tracy_livingston@georgetowncollege.edu
502-863-7978
Premier Martial Arts Not attending fair
South Lex Location: 3650 Boston Rd, Suite 134, Lexington, KY 40514
Cost:
$10 discount sibling
$10 discount for existing PMA students
June 19-23: South Lex Location - Nerf Wars Theme
June 26-30: Hamburg Location - American Ninja Warrior Theme
July 10-14: South Lex Location - Cobra Kai Theme
ALL CAMPS: Monday-Friday 9 a.m - 2 p.m.
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Nate Edwards
hello@pmahamburg.com
859-785-3700
SOAR Academy Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40508
Cost:
$125 weekly fee
Registration fee covers field trips, snacks, and materials.
10% off for UK employees or students with valid ID

We provide everything students need, including breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Maya Smith
maya@soaracademylex.com
859-242-7853
Special Needs Camp of Kentucky Inc. Not attending fair
Camp Address - 4755 East Highway 60, Owingsville, KY, 40360
Cost: Completely Free. We rely soley on donations.
June 19 - 23
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday
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Katelyn Harvey
katie.sncki@gmail.com
606-336-0326
Spindletop Hall AllSports Camp Not attending fair
3414 Ironworks Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Cost:
Non members $275
Early drop off 1st child $15, $10 per additional child for the week
Late pick up 1st child $15, $10 per additional child for the week
The registration portal will open in early March
Counselor-in-Training camp for kids 14-15 of age. Work with older experienced counselors either in a group or teaching a sport
June 26-30
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-Aug 4
Early drop off starts at 8 a.m.
Late pick up until 5:30 p.m.
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Jack Ebel
jackdebel@gmail.com
859-351-9126
Sullivan University Culinary Camp Not attending fair
Or
2355 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY
Cost: $895

Janet Sanford
jsanford@sullivan.edu
812-946-1176
Summer at The Lexington School Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40508
Cost: Cost varies upon camps. Please see our website for more details.
The Learning Center camp is for grades 1 through 8.
The Learning Center Camp dates are: June 19-30 and July 10-21. These are two week sessions.
Drop off at 7:30 a.m. and Pick up by 4 p.m.. We also offer half-day camps.
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The Learning Center is a two week intensive academic camp providing reading, writing, and mathematics instruction to students in grades one through eight designed to meet the needs of students with language-based learning differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc.) who experience difficulty in reading, writing, and/or math.
Jonathan Herrington
jherrington@thelexingtonschool.org
85-927-80501
Summer Buckley Wildlife Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $275
Session I: June 19 - June 23, 2023
Session II: July 17 - July 21, 2023
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
View website

Bethany Ore
Bethany@LifeAdventureCenter.Org
859-873-3271
The Academy Not attending fair
In the Kenwick neighborhood right off of Richmond Road or Walton Avenue
Cost: Approximately $165 per week after discounts
10% discount for UK staff and employees
This camp is fun, fun, fun...and they will be returned plenty tired as well.
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John Ireland
lexgym@aol.com
859-317-9714
The Cathedral Domain Not attending fair
Irvine KY 40336
Cost: $525
8%
Mini Camp I June 18 - June 21 Completed grades 1–2
Mini Camp II June 21 – June 24 Completed grades 1–2
Junior Conference June 25 -July 1 Completed grades 7–8
Girls Camp I & 2 July 2 -July 8 Completed grades 3–6
Boys Camp I & 2 July 9– July 15 Completed grades 3–6
Adventure Camp July 9– July 15 Completed grades 7–12
Co-Ed 3/6 Session A July 16 - July 22 Completed grades 3–6
Co-Ed 3/6 Session B July 23 – July 29 Completed grades 3–6
Camp 1746 September 29 - October 1 Ages 21 and older
A New Year in The Spirit December 27 - 30 Completed grades 7–12
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Andy Sigmon
andysigmon@aol.com
606-464-8254
The Little Gym of Lexington Summer Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $30-$35/camp

Kristin Lee
klee@thelittlegym.com
859-893-2927
The Week of Code Summer Camp by Awesome Inc U Not attending fair
348 E Main St.
Lexington KY 40507
Cost:
$449 (early bird registration)
$549 (general admission)
UK discount: $50 off the early-bird price (guaranteeing the early bird price for UK attendees)
June 12-15
June 19-22
July 10-13
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (early drop off starts 12:30 p.m.)
View website

Kyle Raney
Kyle@awesomeinc.org
(859) 960-4600
UK CABS Kindergarten-Ready Camp Not attending fair
Cost: $100 per week; partial scholarships for income-eligible families.

UK CABS
ukaba@uky.edu
859-562-2430
UK Men's Soccer Elite ID Camps Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40502
Cost: $200 - Single Camp
$350 - Both Elite ID Camps
If a player signs up for both summer elite camps, they get $50 off their registration (discount taken automatically at checkout).

• Technical & tactical training sessions
• Talk on the College Recruiting Process
• 11 v 11 and small sided competitive games
• Extensive use of UK Athletics facilities
Stanton Smith
stanton.smith@uky.edu
859-595-5529
UK Men's Soccer Youth Day Camp I Not attending fair
556 Wildcat Court
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Cost: Half Day - $300
Full Day - $450
Any player whose parent/guardian is a UK Employee receives $50 off their registration (discount taken automatically at checkout when they put their UK ID number in).

Stanton Smith
stanton.smith@uky.edu
859-595-5529
UK Men's Soccer Youth Day Camp II Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40502
Cost: $300 - Half Day
$450 - Full Day
Any player whose parent/guardian is a UK Employee receives $50 off their registration (discount taken automatically at checkout when they put their UK ID number in).

Stanton Smith
stanton.smith@uky.edu
859-595-5529
UK Men's Soccer Youth Night Camp Not attending fair
Lexington, KY 40502
Cost: $275
Any player whose parent/guardian is a UK Employee receives $50 off their registration (discount taken automatically at checkout when they put their UK ID number in).

Stanton Smith
stanton.smith@uky.edu
859-595-5529
Vacation Bible School Not attending fair
Cost: No charge

Sherry Lyons
slyons@broadwaybaptistchurch.org
859-276-2592
Wildwood Music Therapy Social Skill Series Not attending fair
2375 Professional Heights Dr. Ste. 134C
Lexington, KY 40503
Cost: $125 for the six week series
Six Saturdays: June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22.
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Nora Veblen
nora@wildwoodmusictherapy.com
859-212-3260
Work-Life
Reach out to our office for information on programming and resources for working parents.
Contact our office
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(859) 257-8763
worklife@uky.edu