Your South Kansas City Guide to Summer Camps

Summer camps are a great time for children to hone in on a special interest while having a lot of fun doing it. For parents, it’s an appreciated break. This year, there are more summer camps than ever in the south Kansas City area and many, many more throughout the metro area. 

 

Adventure Camps

Atomic Blast Summer Enrichment Program – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

10401 Hillcrest Rd

Kids learn math and science skills through fun activities and field trips while nurturing a love of learning through reading comprehension and writing exercises. This 9-week program runs June 3 – August 2. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. Affordable with low to no program fees. Must be enrolled in a local club. Visit bgc-gkc.org/program/atomic-blast-summer-program, 816-462-0172.

Barstow’s Summer at Barstow 

11511 State Line Rd

Barstow offers hundreds of summer camp choices in academics, arts and hobbies, cooking, field trips, sports, and STEAM learning for ages 3-14. Locations vary between the Barstow campus and the IDEA Space facility.  Camp hours include the morning, afternoon, and extended days into the evening. May 28 – August 9. Visit barstowschool.org/summer, 816-277-0445.

Belton Summer Camps

620 Maurer Pkwy

Belton Parks & Rec offers weekly summer camps for ages 5 to 13 starting June 3 through August 9 and includes field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, etc. Visit beltonparks.org/148/Summer-Camp

Code Ninjas

3622 W 135 St.

Code Ninjas is offering summer camps for ages 7 to 14 including learning to code or create Minecraft, YouTube, Roblox, Lego games as well as team building for STEM activities. Camps run May 28-June 14. $229 per week. codeninjas.com/ks-leawood/camps or 91-3444-9448

Eagles Gymnastics Super Summer Camp

209 W. 135th St.

Kid-inspired, campers will have a jam-packed summer full of gymnastics and tumbling. Activities will include ninja obstacle courses and rope climbing along with lessons in science, cooking, yoga, outdoor fun, and open gym time. Camp runs June 3 – August 9, ages 5 and up. Cost is $320/week or $80/day. Visit eaglesgymnastics.com/programs/camps, 816-941-9529.

Hickman Mills Schools Summer Camp 

Keep your skills strong as you dive into the world of project-based learning. Students K-12th Grade will discover an educational approach where creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration take center stage. Whether it’s building robots, crafting digital stories, or exploring scientific mysteries, project-based learning makes every lesson an adventure. Three sessions: June 3-28, July 8-19, July 8-26. Held at various schools in the district. hickmanmills.org/Page/11714

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Camps 

6800 Zoo Dr.

The Kansas City Zoo and its new Aquarium will provide a fun backdrop for animal antics, fun games, crafts, experiments and animal encounters.  Four-day camps (Monday – Thursday) are available all summer long. A three-day camp (July 1-3) for 8th – 12th grade students. Single-day camps are also available on select Fridays throughout the summer. And new Friday Half-Day camps are available for PreK students. June 3- August 16. Visit kansascityzoo.org/camp/summer-break-camp/ or call 816-595-1765. 

KC Parks & Rec Summer Enrichment Camps 

Hillcrest – 10401 Hillcrest Rd

Southeast – Swope Park

KC Parks Traditional Summer Camps encourage social and emotional growth. Camp activities will be filled with field trips, swimming, art and crafts, science, sports, activities, and more. Lunch and snacks provided. June 3 – August 9. $100/week. Ages 6-13.  Visit kcparks.org, 816-513-8560.

Notre Dame de Sion Arts & Sports Camps

10621 Wornall Rd.

Notre Dame de Sion will offer a beginners visual art class June 10 – 27 as well as summer sports camps for basketball, cheerleading, soccer, field hockey and volleyball.  Ages and dates vary. Camps begin as early as May 28 and finish by July 20th. Cost is $400 for visual arts camp and $100 for sports camps. Visit ndsion.edu/student-life/summer, 816-753-3810. 

Outdoor Adventure Summer Day Camp

Camp Lake of the Woods, Gregory Blvd & Oldham Rd. 

KC Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure Camp provides traditional summer camp programs with an emphasis on outdoor adventures. Campers must bring their own lunch, a snack is provided. Ages 8-13. June 3- August 9. $150/week. Visit kcparks.org, 816-513-8560.

Raymore Summer Camps

2022 S Madison St. 

Expect plenty of field trips, arts and crafts, games and swimming for children ages 5-11 starting May 28 through August 9th. $120/week. Raymore.com/home

Red Bridge ECC Camp

636 E 117th St.

For ages 3-5, Red Bridge ECC offers summer camps Tuesday – Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm. Parents can pick and choose which weeks of camp their child will attend, starting June 4 – July 11. Camp is $110 per week with a $25 registration. redbridgeecc.com/camp 

STAR Summer Academic Camps – St. Teresa’s Academy

5600 Main St.

St. Teresa’s Academy summer camp offers Hobbies, Arts and STEAM topics (HAS) which include Girl Scout Badge Bonanza, Culinary Passport Camp, Filmmakers Camp, News and Broadcast Studio, Urban Hiking and more. Cost and dates vary by classes in the arts, programming, engineering and construction. Visit stteresasacademy.org/home/summer-camps, 816-501-0011.

Summer @ The Rock – Rockhurst 

9301 State Line Rd

Rockhurst is offering academic and athletics camps for grade school children, both boys and girls. Offerings include musical theater, robotics, engineering, etc. as well as basketball, baseball, football and more. Sessions begin as early as June 3.  Costs vary, starting as low as $100. Visit rockhursths.edu/summer-the-rock, 816-363-2036

Wonder Camp – Wonderscope Children’s Museum

433 E Red Bridge Rd.

Meet new friends and enjoy stimulating, themed learning in museum exhibits with indoor and outdoor activities, group games, art projects, and exploration playtime. Multiple themes available, June 3 – August 2. Cost is $200/week, ages 4-8. Visit wonderscope.org/wonder-camp, 816-643-6700.

Theatre & Arts

Bach to Rock Summer Camp

3630 W 135 St.

At Bach to Rock music camps, kids learn from music pros, play real instruments and perform with peers, even if they’ve never taken music lessons before. Camp themes range from rock band performance, glee clubs, recordings, setting beat tracks, and DJ camps. June 3 – August 9. Costs $119 to $199. Visit bachtorock.com/leawood/music-camps/. 913-600-7824

ImPulse Summer Sessions – The Pulse Performing Arts Center

Red Bridge Shopping Center – 11141 Locust St.

ImPulse Performing Art Center offers summer camps and classes with top-notch dance instruction in a positive, fun-filled environment. Open to all dancers. Classes run June 10 – August 8. Tuition based on hours per week. Visit thepulsepac.com, 816-941-2278.

Inquiring Chef Academy

6425 Wornall Rd

Inquiring Chef Academy offers Montessori-inspired culinary camps for kids (Grades K-5) in the Brookside neighborhood. Themed day camps (May 28, 29, 30) and week-long summer camps (June 10 – July 19) provide hands-on cooking experience. Children make treats, snacks and lunch, design presentation and engage in games, crafts, and hosting skills. $80 per day camp or $300 for the week-long camps. https://inquiringchef.com/camp/ or camp@inquiringchef.com

Next Paige Foundation Summer Camp

5930 Troost Ave

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of creativity at Next Paige Foundation’s Creative Camp. Dive into the vibrant realms of dance, acting, and music with weekly activities that include planting, soap making, photography, juice making and more. Youth take the stage with a captivating final performance (July 31) themed around Sesame Street. The 8-week camp runs June 3 – July 31 for Grades K-5. $100/week. nextpaigefoundation.org/events or 816-490-6411

Throw a Crème Pie Camp – The Martin City Melodrama

702 Blue Ridge Ext.

The Martin City Melodrama & Grandview Parks and Rec are partnering for the first time with a theatre camp for summer of 2024. This camp will create an original vaudeville show with student actors, plus teach the fine art of throwing a creme pie. Also included will be senior pup pawformers from area shelters in the show. Taught by Martin City Theatre professionals, this camp runs June 10 through June 15. All classes and the final showcase will be held at the theatre. Tuition is $239.99 . Ages 5 to 16. Scholarships are available.  For inclusion of special needs performers please contact Jeanne Beechwood at martincitymelo@yahoo.com or 913-642-7576. 

Sports Camps

Integrity Karate Summer Camp – Integrity Martial Arts Academy

11130 Holmes Rd.

Boys and girls of all ages can enjoy indoor and outdoor games, martial arts training, field trips, arts and crafts, movies, and more. Choose from two sessions, June 3 -7 or June 10 – 14. Cost is $200/week and $40/day. Visit kcintegritykarate.com/classes/Summer-Camp, 816-761-0143.

Pedal Kids Bicycle Summer Camps

10601 Lee Blvd.

Whether your child is currently riding a balance bike or is ready to ditch the training wheels, at Learn to Pedal Camp, they will discover the pure joy of cycling without the tears and frustration. Learn to Pedal safe ramps and other unique obstacles that make learning easy and fun. Ages 5-12. May 28-31 and June 17-21, 9 am to noon. (More dates and locations around Kansas City metro.) $275 – $302. pedalkids.com/kc/ or Programs@pedalkids.com.

Take Your Summer by Storm Sports Camps – Notre Dame de Sion

10631 Wornall Rd.

Sion sports camps create opportunities for students in grades 3-8 to develop skills through individual instruction and peer interaction in the sport of their choice. Sports include basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Cost and dates vary by sport. Visit ndsion.edu/student-life/summer, 816-942-3282.

STAR Summer Sports Camps – St. Teresa’s Academy

5600 Main St.

St. Teresa’s Academy sports camps include basketball, cross country, dance, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and performance training. Cost and dates vary by sport. Visit stteresasacademy.org/home/summer-camps, 816-501-0011.

Summer @ The Rock – Rockhurst 

9301 State Line Rd.

Rockhurst is offering basketball, baseball, football and more. Sessions begin as early as June 3.  Costs vary, starting as low as $100. Visit rockhursths.edu/summer-the-rock, 816-363-2036