Our program focuses on keeping children active, learning, and having fun through a variety of activities, including games, crafts, outdoor play, themed weeks, and special projects. We strive to create a space where children can build friendships, explore new interests, and enjoy their summer break while staying structured and supported.

If your child has finished kindergarten up to fifth grade and you are looking for a summer program that balances fun and enrichment, our summer camp may be the perfect fit. More details regarding schedules, activities, and enrollment will be shared soon.

Elizabeth Napier
enapier@allaboutkidslc.com
859-327-3710

In addition to exploring the instruments in a modern rock band (drum set, guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, vocals, and ukulele) and playing as group, campers will become sound scientists, exploring how music really works through hands on experiments and designing and building their own instruments. It’s science you can hear, feel, and play.

Nora Veblen, Angie Madden
nora@wildwoodmusictherapy.com
859-456-0292

Empowering minds, enriching lives: AICL offers a transformative experience where campers feel supported, and accepted. Through classes, clubs, activities and more, we empower campers to academically explore, fail, and grow.

Jenn Conner
executivedirector@appalachianinstitute.org
610-21-23917

ARTplay offers highly creative and playful ART camps. Each camp is themed for the week.

Jarah Jones
artplayky@gmail.com

Experience an exciting weeklong camp in a safe, supportive environment with top-tier counselors. Jam-packed days are filled with swimming, games, engaging group sessions, zip lines, and so much more.

Michael Fann
michael@bluegrasschristiancamp.org
859-263-5239

Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, where campers will connect with nature, make new friends, and build confidence! Our Nature-Based Summer Camps are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and encourage outdoor exploration in a safe and supportive environment.

Sarah Bell
sarah@bggreensource.org

3 week camp
2 sessions a day
New sessions every week

Brandon Hatfield
bhatfield@carnegiecenterlex.org

Take flight this summer with Camp Curiosity! The Lexington School will load up our crew of active learners and buckle-up for an adventurous ride powered by discovery, creativity, and curiosity.



Camp Curiosity is a summer experience open to students ages three years old through rising eighth grade. Plan to stay all summer long or choose your own adventure with week-by-week enrollment. Campers explore developmentally appropriate learning activities that exercise the brain and body through play and exploration. Camp Curiosity’s weekly thematic and project-based camps promise to capture the mind and provide top-flight summer programming.

Allow your child to soar across The Lexington School campus and see them play, run, think, imagine, create...CURIOUSLY!

Jonathan Herrington
JHerrington@thelexingtonschool.org
859-278-0501

At Camp Livingston, campers participate in activities they know and love while also pushing themselves to try new things. Camp Livingston sits on 680 acres of beautifully wooded land in Bennington, Indiana and features a waterfront with water skiing and tubing; a low and high ropes course and climbing wall; a swimming pool; endless hiking trails; a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a volleyball court, basketball courts, archery and athletic fields; a state-of-the art theater; and an arts and crafts center. Sports, art, drama, dance, travel, hiking, camping – through these experiences, campers build their self-confidence, make new friends, and thrive. Each and everyday at Camp Livingston, campers form lifelong friendships and develop new skills as they cultivate a strong and enduring sense of Jewish identity.

Abby Solomon
abby@camplivingston.org
812-427-2202

Camp Redwood offers a hands-on, active-learning summer camp experience that aligns with the Redwood model of learning through play and exploration. Our discovery-driven, fun, and engaging summer camp for children's active minds and bodies is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer days!

Mattie Bashorun
mbashorun@redwoodcoop.org
859-273-4496

Camp Shalom strives to provide a safe, fun and positive environment that nurtures individual and community-based growth while enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations. Children of all faiths can enjoy quality programming, fun activities and an inclusive and positive
environment.

Susan Voglesong
susan@jewishlexington.org
859-268-0672

Each day we will dive into a new topic ranging from space, dinosaurs, the beach, places around the world, rocks and gemstones, cartoons/comics, and more! We will learn about the topics through art, science, music and special guests. Last year we were visited by special guests ranging from nurses, the Lexington Popsicle Cop truck, geologists, and even furry friends like chickens, therapy dogs, and a bunny!

Chelsea Gibbs
chelsea@ckctherapies
802-282-6096

Reds Camp is for ballplayers ages 6-14. Campers receive 30 hours of baseball instruction, a full Reds uniform, four tickets to a Reds game, VIP trip to Great American Ball Park, and Q&A with a current Reds player.

Tyler Wells
twells@reds.com

Create Studio Summer Art Camp is a hands-on, week-long creative experience where kids explore different art materials and techniques through themed projects. Campers of all skill levels are encouraged to experiment, have fun, and express their creativity in a supportive studio environment.

Sydney Cox
info@createstudioky.com

An engaging martial arts summer camp providing structure, and dicipline, and fun for kids and teenagers.

Tiger Kim
tigerkimtkd@yahoo.com
859-333-5882

Immerse your kids in the exciting and engaging world of Esports with the UK Smart Campus "Intro to Esports" Summer Camp! This innovative, interactive camp invites kids aged 8-12 to explore the thrilling universe of electronic sports.

Alex Valdivia
a.v@uky.edu

Campers learn fundamental tennis skills, techniques, and game rules in an exciting and fun atmosphere, fostering tennis growth and development. The camp includes pool and play time off the court too!

Dee Jones
dee.jones@genesishealthclubs.com
859-272-4546 ext. 252

Join us for a summer of movement, fun and unforgettable memories at GymCore Athletics!

Stacy Underwood
gymcoreathletics@gmail.com
937-232-5155

All Sports Camp is designed to introduce, instruct, and organize play in various sports and activities; each day will have something new for your child! Possibilities may include:
Basketball, Gaga Ball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Golf, and Baseball
*Camp will be indoors & outdoors depending on weather & sports that day*

Michael Martin
michael.martin@lexchurch.com
859-269-2800

I AM 3RD Basketball Camp is designed to introduce & instruct players on basketball skills at a pace that is challenging for EVERY level! Each day will have something new for your athlete!
Campers will develop:
- An understanding and ability of the fundamental skills of basketball
- Advanced skills in the areas of ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and more
- Connections with area coaches through low camper-to-coach ratio

Michael Martin
michael.martin@lexchurch.com
859-269-2800

INKspire Creative Camp includes large and small groups with a fun ratio of 7 students for each high-energy staff member. Daily activities include music, painting on canvas, drama, guest speakers, story telling, recreation, group marketing projects, and writing. Don't forget the cool t-shirt, great friends, and yummy snacks.

Jacqueline Hamilton
jacqueline@whywrite.org
859-935-5153

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has been involved in conservation education camping since 1946. An average of 4,500 Kentucky students attend our three camps each year for eight weeks every summer (June through August). These camps provide an excellent co-educational opportunity for Kentucky students in grades 4 - 6 (as of April 1st) and not older than 13. ​

Emily Hogue
emily.hogue@ky.gov
502-892-4491

The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free throw shooting, and post/perimeter shooting.

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 Kline
hkline@transy.edu

With 10 weeks of summer camps and 5 age groups, we're sure to have the perfect camp for your kids! Every camp includes daily STEM activities, arts and crafts, play time in the museum, and outdoor play time when weather permits. Register now for a summer full of play, learning, and endless creativity!

Mary Franey
mfraney@lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org
859-258-3253

All activities are intentionally sequenced to help your camper build resilience, connection, and communication skills. Activities are debriefed by our trained facilitators to help your child connect the experiences with real life.

Paige Crause
Paige@lifeadventurecenter.org
636-346-4980

In addition to learning and practicing ukulele chords and strum patterns through familiar and fun music, campers will experiment with songwriting and bring those songs to life through a variety of art activities (drawing, painting, and mixed media creations). It’s a joyful blend of music, art, and imagination.

Angie Madden, Nora Veblen
angiemadden@thebrightspotky.com
859-523-1009

Newton’s Attic STEM day camps offer a mix of robotics, coding, chemistry, and pre-engineering in the areas of mechanical, electrical and aerospace systems, tailored to students in 1st-10th grades. Small classes with personalized instruction allow participants to learn skills including basic physics and engineering principles, the design process, and hand and power tool use. Over 50 unique classes are taught by professional teachers, engineers, university students, and community leaders.

Newton’s Attic summer STEM day camps are offered on a week-by-week basis on site at the two-building, 5-acre facility in Lexington. Our facility includes full wood and metal working shops, 3D printers and computer labs, and a wide variety of workspaces that host programs for school-aged students in all areas of pre-engineering. Programs are designed to be immersive, project-based, and engage students’ curiosity while teaching needed skills for life and careers in STEM industries. Class offerings include Lego Robotics, Robo Coding, Camp Catapult, Rube Goldberg Machines, three levels of Minecraft Mods using the game as a vehicle to teaching computer coding to younger students, Kerbal Space Program, Python Coding for Game Development, App Development, three levels of Chemistry for different age groups, Robot Gladiators, Small Engine Rebuild, Fig Newtons, Nerf Gun Mods, Spy Gear, 3D Printing, and more. In 2025, we hired 24 summer camp instructors, including 14 professional teachers, a college professor, a, 7 engineering students (mechanical, mining, electrical, chemical, and aerospace), and a doctoral candidate.

Dawn Cloyd
Office@NewtonsAttic.com
859-492-8511

An unplugged outdoor camp where children trade screens for sunshine, farm animals, swimming, horseback riding, archery, water sports and hands-on adventures. It’s a place to build confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories while having fun in the sun.

Dana Mahan or Stephen Mahan
pepperhillkidz@windstream.net
859-277-6813

Our camp combines skill-building athletics, fun competition, and intentional mentorship to create a summer experience that builds confident, active, and team-oriented young leaders.

Tyler Adams
tadams@spindletophall.org

Get ready for an immersive hands-on learning experience exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Faith McNabb
faith.mcnabb1@uky.edu

The Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK) is a week‑long residential program at the University of Kentucky that immerses rising high school seniors in civil engineering through academic instruction, hands‑on projects, field trips, and mentorship from practicing engineers and UK students.

L. Sebastian Bryson
sebastian.bryson@uky.edu
857-257-3247

UK Human Development Institute offers the 2026 Summer Leadership Experience Camp to KY high school students with disabilities who are starting their junior or senior year in the fall of 2026, and those who will exit high school in the Spring of 2026 and will continue their education towards a career. Camp is 5 days, 4 overnights in a residence hall. Provides a college experience, speakers and activities that challenge campers towards self-advocacy, self-reliance and determination. Questions email Teresa.belluscio@uky.edu

Teresa Belluscio
Teresa.belluscio@uky.edu
859-200-8404

We offer Gymnastics, Cheerleading, All Sports, and Day on the Farm Camp

John Ireland
Lexgym@aol.com
859-368-4906

Our summer camps spark imagination and hands-on discovery through a variety of creative programs—from fashion and chemistry to music and creative writing, and more. Campers build skills and confidence while forming meaningful friendships and becoming part of a supportive, joy-filled community.

Angie Madden
angiemadden@thebrightspotky.com
859-523-1009

With a variety of themes each week, every day is a new adventure! Camp at The Little Gym is designed to sign up per day with what best fits your schedule. Each camp includes games, snack, craft, and a lot of FUN!!!!!

Hailey Adkins
tlglexingtoneastky@thelittlegym.com
859-266-2266

Enjoy a Clean, Green Summer at The Living Arts & Science Center! Our summer camps blend art, science, and environmental learning into fun, hands-on experiences that spark creativity and curiosity. Campers explore, experiment, and create through engaging activities designed to be both educational and exciting.

Callie Northern
cnorthern@lasclex.org
859-252-5222

The Living Arts and Science Center Summer Camp offers a fun, hands-on experience where campers explore art, science, and education in creative ways. Through interactive activities and projects, participants are encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and express themselves. Campers will engage in both artistic creation and scientific discovery in a supportive, playful environment. Our camp fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning all summer long.

Callie Northern
cnorthern@lasclex.org
859-252-5222

This free summer opportunity offers children a unique chance to improve their communication skills through interactive activities led by SLP graduate students and a licensed speech language pathologist. This intensive program provides two 45-minute sessions per week for four weeks, fostering speech and language growth in a fun and supportive environment.

Kim West
kimberlywest@uky.edu
859-218-0584

Creating Experiences That Transform
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Top-Notch Staff, Trained By Experts
Campers cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night. At the end of the week, we serve up a day of fun for the whole family—complete with a yummy lunch from Chick-fil-A.

Julie McFarland
julie.mcfarland@ncclex.org
859-539-0469

Adventure-filled days and cozy campfire nights make our overnight, and day camps a top pick for Camp Kern families. Campers enjoy outdoor games, swimming, horseback riding, high ropes, and more.

Jesús Castaño
jcastano@daytonymca.org
513-932-3756

Youth Paddle Club is a program designed to engage young people in paddle sports, fostering both skill development and an appreciation for outdoor activities. Youth have the opportunity to connect with others who share their interests, build confidence on the water, and develop a lifelong love for paddling.
We will paddle on either the Kentucky River or the Elkhorn Creek. We will have the opportunity to utilize different paddling vessels depending on the weather and water conditions.
Youth Paddle Club includes:
Staff, vessels, life jackets and paddles for the evening.

Barb Cornett
barb@canoeky.com
502-227-4492