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GENERAL CAMPS

Alpha Farm Summer Camp
2447 Vince Rd., Nicholasville    Info: 885-5283
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 4-12;   May 26-Aug. 8.
Full and half-day camps including horseback riding, arts & crafts, outdoor science programs
$110 half days; $160 full days

The Etiquette and Protocol School
Info: 421-8008
Boys & Girls;  Ages 7-13; June 2-6, July 21-25
Savvy Child’s Summer Camp
Lunch tutorials, ballroom dancing, money management, image development, wellness program, manners instruction and formal graduation dinner.
$550 per child. Register by June 1 for $50 discount. Also, multi-sibling or bring-a-friend discounts.
www.etiquetteschooloflex.com             

Girlfriends & Company
3330 Partner Place;  Info: 219-1898
Girls; Ages: 5 & older; Full- and half-day camps.
June 2-Aug. 12;  www.gfandco.com

Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
Summer Equine Camp

570 Milner Rd., Versailles     Info: 873-3271
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 9-14;  $250 for weekly camp, $150 for 3-day camp, or $25/per person per day;  June 2-July 31   www.lifeadventurecenter.org                  

Pepperhill Farm  Day Camp
1127 Barker Lane, Nicholasville     Info: 277-6813
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 2-14;  All summer long
$320 for two-week session

Transylvania University
Counselor In Training Camp

300 N. Broadway     Info: 233-8153
Boys & Girls; Ages: 14-16; July 6-11.
Residential camp at Transylvania;  $325
www.transy.edu/athletics/camps.htm

ACADEMIC CAMPS

Bluegrass Community AndTechnical College
Camp Invention

Info: 246-6666
Encounter Program; Boys & Girls; Grades 1-6
June 16-20; $205
Includes SeaWorthy, Fair Games, The Lost Treasure, I Can Invent, and Recess Remix programs
Imagine Program; Boys & Girls; Grades 1-6
June 23-27; $205
Includes Saving Sludge City, Art Park, Moving at Rocket Speed, I Can Invent, and Recess Remix programs.          
www.campinvention.org

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
251 W. Second St.          Info: 254-4175
Boys & Girls;   Grades: 6th-8th
July 7-11; 14-18; 21-25
www.carnegieliteracy.org

Camp Co-Op Creative Morning Camp
Fayette Cooperating School & Kindergarten

3564 Clays Mill Rd.    Info: 276-6350
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 3-8
June 2-12, 16-26, July 7-17         
www.coopschool.org

Lexington South Kumon Center
145 Burt Rd. #1 & 2;    Info: 276- 4884
Math and Reading Program 
Boys & Girls;  Pre-K to high school ; Mondays and Thursdays; 9:30-11:30 a..m. and 4-7 p.m.  www.kumon.com

Lexington Montessori
319 S. Broadway Park  Info: 254-7034 
Cultural enrichment classes
Boys & Girls; Ages: 3 – 6th grade
June 2 – July 14
Half-day camps. $75 - $170
www.lexkymontessori.org

Lexington Public Library
140 E. Main Street            Info: 231-5534
Summer Reading Program
Boys & Girls;   Ages: Pre-School-Teen
June 1-July 31; Free

The Lexington School’s Camp Curiosity
1050 Lane Allen Rd.   Info: 278-0501 ext. 208
Science, The Arts, Writing
Boys & Girls; Grades: Pre-K-5th.
June 9 - Aug. 1, 7 weeks total.  $125-$250
www.thelexingtonschool.org

Louisville Zoo Camps
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville
Info: 502-459-2181
Safari Day Camp
Half Day:  $100 Members / $115 Non-members
Full Day:  $165 Members/ $180 Non-members
4-Day: $132 Members/ $144 Non-members
Ecosystems of the World
Boys & girls 6-12
June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 14-18, Aug. 4-8
Let’s Eat
Boys & girls 6-12
June 9-13, June 16-20, July 28-Aug. 1
Animals Around the Clock
Boys & girls 6-12
June 2-6, July 7-11, July 21-25
Zoo Detective
Boys & girls 9-12
June 9-13, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1
Info: 502-238-5382.
Zooper Kids 
(For ages 4-5)
Cost: Members - $100/session, Non-members - $115/session
Classification
June 2-6, June 23-27, July 21-25
Animal Defenses
June 9-13, July 7-11, July 28-Aug. 1
The Five Senses
June 16-20, July 14-18, Aug. 4-8
Two By Threes
(For age 3)
Two by Threes Cost: Members - $80/session, Non-members - $95/session
Counting Critters
June 30-July 3, July 28-31
Two By Twos
(For age 2)
Two by Twos Cost: Members - $80/session, Non-members - $95/session
Animals in Color
June 2-5, July 14-17
Info: 502-238-5341.
Teen Safari
(For ages 13–15)
Teen Safari Cost: Members - $175, Non-members - $190;  June 16-20; July 21-25
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 7 p.m. – Friday 9 a.m.
Info: 502-238-5342.
Eco Camp
The Louisville Nature Center and the Louisville Zoo are offering a weeklong day camp combining activities at both sites. This camp, for children ages 8-12, will start at the Louisville Nature Center in the morning and end at the Louisville Zoo in the afternoon.
Eco Camp Cost: Zoo or LNC members - $165, Non-members - $180
June 16-20, July 7-11
Track ‘Em, Smack ‘Em, And Roar
The Louisville Tennis Center, the Louisville Nature Center and the Louisville Zoo will again be offering a week of non-stop excitement for children ages 7- 12.  Cost: $170 LNC or Zoo members, $185 Non-members;  June 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: 502-238-5382.

MacPherson Academy
Summer Workshops; 200 Colony Road; 619-2040
Boys & Girls; Middle and High School; July 1-24
$180 per workshop
www.macphersonacademy.com

Sayre School Camps
194 North Limestone Street
Info: 254-1361 ext. 415
Boys & Girls; June 2-Aug. 8
Safari Camp
9 a.m.-4 p.m; $155
S’more Camp
7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. or 4-6 p.m.; $30
Splash Camp
9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $137
www.sayreschool.org

Sylvan Learning Center
2551 Richmond Road, Ste. 6        Info: 269-3933
Boys & Girls;  All  Ages;  Summer classes now enrolling      www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com

The Tutoring Club
3094 Richmond Road #170  Info: 264-1020
Beaumont Shoppes                 Info: 224-1020
Academic Jump Start: Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, ACT/SAT
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 6-17
www.TutoringClub.com

Transylvania University Camps
300 N. Broadway;     Info: 233-8228
Introduction to Computer Programming
Boys & Girls; Grades 8-12; June 22-27; $300
Programming & Robotics Day Camp
Boys & Girls; Grades 6-8; June 30-July 3; $175
Advanced Lego Robotics & Linux System Administration
Boy & Girls; Grades 9-12; June 15-20; $350
http://homepages.transy.edu/~camps

 

ARTS CAMPS

Bluegrass Youth Ballet Camps
1595 Mercer Road, Suite 150
Info: 271-4472 or www.bluegrassyouthballet.com
Summer Dance Intensive Workshop
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 9-20 (Intermediate-advanced)
Ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, world dance, variations, dance education, conditioning
June 9-27, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
$285 per week; $25 registration fee
Young Dancers Workshop Session 1
Boys & Girls; Ages 6-10
Classes in ballet, choreography, jazz, modern and world dances
June 16-26, 5-8 p.m. (Mon., Tues., Thurs.)
$90 per week; $15 registration fee for Non-BYB students
Young Dancers Workshop Session 2
Boys & Girls; Ages 6-10
Workshop for young dancers. Includes a daily ballet class and choreography, modern and world dances. Students will learn and perform excerpts from the “Sleeping Beauty” ballet.
July 21-25, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
$215 per week;  $15 registration fee for Non-BYB students
Kids Fun Arts Workshop
Boys & Girls; Ages 3-8
Dance, music, art, drama & Spanish
July 7-18, 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; $125 per week
Summer Ballet Evening Classes
Boys & Girls; All ages; June 9-28 & July 7-26
Baby ballet, creative movement, pointe, adult

Jazzercise Nicholasville Center
800 S. Main St. Suite F; 224-9300
Jr. Jazzercise JazzerKamp
June 16-20, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Boys & Girls; Ages 5-9; $85/week
Team Dance Camp by Jazzercise
July 14-18; 1-4 p.m.; Girls; Ages 10-15; $85/week.

Kentucky DanceSport
4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 155
Info: 859-309-1362
Boys & Girls; Ages 6-8; Tues.-Thurs.-Sat.; July 15-26; 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Boys & Girls, Ages 9-10; Mon.-Wed.-Fri.; July 14-25; 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Boys & Girls; Ages 11-13; Tues.-Thurs.-Sat.; July 15-26; 2-6 p.m.
Boys & Girls, Ages 14-16; Mon.-Wed.-Fri.; July 14-25; 2-6:30 p.m.
Ballroom, Latin dance, history of dance, competition, healthy eating, self-confidence, discipline. Limited class size.
www.kydancesport.com

Explorium of Lexington
440 W. Short St.          Info: 258-3253
Full- and half-day camps; Boys & Girls;
Ages: 3-13; $105-225;
For Ages 6-8; June 16-20 & June 23-27
Bits N' Pieces
Create fab fiber art in this hands-on camp for kids who want to explore knitting, batik and quilting techniques.
Art-Stravaganza
Non-stop art action encompasses sculpture, painting, drawing and mixed media.
Rockin’ Roller Coasters
Create your roller coaster. Figure out how stuff works. 
3-5 year olds
June 2-13 and July 21-18
For Ages 3-5
June 2-6 & June 9-13
Kaleidoscopes and Rainbows
Let your toddler experience color using all five senses!
Bubblicious Bubble Blast
Big bubbles. Tiny bubbles. Join us for some soap-filled fun!
Masterpiece Make Believe
Create your own masterpiece based on the styles of famous artists.
Caterpillar Crawl
Make friends with our tiny neighbors in the insect world and learn they aren't so yucky after all!
Dinosaur Stomp
Take a trip back in time with the Explorium
For Ages 8-13;  July 7-11 & July 14-18
Space Explorers July 14-18 only!
Break and Build
How It Works-The Human Body Part I
Impressive Impressions
For Ages 6-13
Aug. 4-8
Break and Build
Art-Stravaganza
How It Works-The Human Body Part II
Lights Camera Action

Images Summer Model Day Camp
163 E. Reynolds Rd.  Info: 273-2301
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 5-17
Modeling, Acting, Runway and Etiquette camps, June 16-Aug. 1. $99 
www.imagesmodelagency.com                       

Kindermusik At The Centenary School Of Music
2800 Tates Creek Rd.    278-0940 or 230-3865.
Boys & Girls;  Ages 3 months to 6 years
One class per week for six weeks in the summer; Morning, evening and Saturday classes.
www.kidsmusik.kindermusik.net
Call for pricing

Lexington Ballet, Lexington Philharmonic and Music Institute of Lexington
MADcamp.

Arts Place, 161 North Mill Street   Info: 223-3925
Boys & Girls; Ages 4-6; 7-9; 10-12;  July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-Aug 1; 8:45-4 p.m.; Aftercare till 5 p.m. for additional $25
A rotation of music, arts & dance for a one-week program instructed by master teachers in each discipline. Different focus each week. Performance each Friday.
$198 per week; $10 registration fee; $25 materials fee

Lexington Ballet
ArtsPlace 161 N. Mill St.  Info: 233-3925
Summer Intensives
Boys & Girls;   Ages 9-12 & 13-18;  June 2-20
Two- and three-week, all-day sessions
$625; $925. Discounts for early application

The Lexington Art Factory
645 E. Main St.   Info: 253-0546
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 3-6; 7 & up;  June 4-Aug. 3
Little Camp (3-6): Painting, art fun, working with clay;
Summer Camp (7 & up); Drawing, drawing cartoon style, painting, working with clay.
$90-$125;   www.lexartfactory.com

Lexington Children’s Theatre
418 W. Short St.    Info: 254-4546 or 254-9512
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 4-16
First Stage Players - Weeklong half-day camps for children ages 4-7. Campers investigate favorite stories through drama while creating a simple performance. Tuition: $110
Beauty and the Beast                            June 2-6
Pirates Don’t Change Diapers   June 2-6
Click, Clack, Moo                                June 9-13
Little Mermaid                          June 9-13
Snow White                                         June 16-20
There’s a Nightmare in My Closet     June 16-20
Madeline                                              June 23-27
Jack and the Beanstalk                         June 23-27
Harry the Dirty Dog                              June 30-July 3
Pinkalicious                                          June 30-July 3
Cinderella                                             July 7-11
Curious George                       July 7-11
Where the Wild Things Are       July 14-18
If you Give a Pig a Party                       July 14-18
Little Mermaid                          July 21-25
Alexander and the Terrible… Bad Day             July 21-25
Pirates Don’t Change Diapers               July 28-Aug. 1
Cinderella                                 July 28-Aug. 1
Pinkalicious                                          Aug. 4-8
Winnie the Pooh                                   Aug. 4-8
Performance Workshops - Weeklong workshops for children that allow participants to sharpen their acting and performance skills. Ages: 8-16. Tuition: $195
Junie B. Jones and her Big Fat Mouth  June 2-6
The Spiderwick Chronicles: Seeing Stone          June 2-6
True Story of the Three Little Pigs         June 9-13
The Never Ending Story                                   June 9-13
Sideways Stories from Wayside School            June 16-20
A Nancy Drew Mystery                                   June 16-20
The Spiderwick Chronicles: Lucinda’s Secret June 23-27
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room                                      June 23-27
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business                                              June 30-July 3
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)   June 30-July 3
Harry Potter’s Tales of Beadle the Bard   July 7-11
Peter Pan                           July 7-11
Shrek                                 July 14-18
Hamlet                               July 14-18
Spiderwick Chronicles: The Ironwood Tree       July 21-25
Junie B. Jones and her Big Fat Mouth    July 21-25
Stinky Cheese Man                       July 28-Aug. 1
The Boy Who Left Home to Find the Shivers    July 28-Aug.1
James and the Giant Peach                                            Aug. 4-8
Harry Potter and the Mischievous Dragon                     Aug. 4-8
The Hobbit                                                                   Aug. 4-8

Musical Theatre Review
Designed to improve musical performance and presentation skills. Ages: 8-16 Tuition: $235
H.S.M’s Sticking to the Status Quo               June 16-20
H.S.M’s We’re All in this Together             June 23-27
H.S.M’s What time is it? Summertime!      July 7-11
H.S.M’s What time is it? Summertime!      July 14-18
H.S.M’s We’re all in this Together!            July 21-25

Living Arts And Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.   Info: 252-5222
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 3 yrs-12th grade
More than 150 classes offered all day long
June 4- Aug.10;      www.lasclex.org

Louisville Ballet Summer Camps
315 E. Main St., Louisville; Info: 502-583-3150
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 3-16;    June 8-July 22   

The Mad Potter
3385 Tates Creek Rd.    Info: 269-4591
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 6 & up; June 2-July 25
Week-long half-day camps in pottery, glass and mosaic making at $130 per session.  
www.themadpotter.biz    

Musikgarten of Lexington 
Jennifer Tutt;  Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church;
3534 Tates Creek Road      Info: 245-5887 Boys & Girls;  Ages: Birth-10;   May-Aug. Morning, afternoon and evening classes as well as weeklong summer camps offering music education, singing, dancing, playing instruments and having fun in a national, award-winning program. 

Seton Catholic School
1740 Summerhill Drive;  
Info: 273-7827 ext. 255
Summer Art Blast
Enjoy a week of cartooning, crafts, art activities and snacks. $80 (Includes all fees)
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 1st grade-6th grade 
June 9-June 13;   www.setonschool.cdlex.org

SMArT-Y CAMP 
Science, Music, Art and Theatre for Youth SMArT-Y Camp is a collaboration between Jenny Wiley Theatre, East Kentucky Science Center, Prestonsburg High School, Floyd and Magoffin County FRYSC’s, Floyd County, Magoffin County and Martin County 4-H, Magoffin County Gifted and Talented Program, the Mountain Arts Center, Morehead State University at Prestonsburg, and Big Sandy Community and Technical College.   
Info: 606-886-0815
Boys & Girls;  Grades 3-9
Dates TBA; $75 per week; $200 for all three weeks

University of Kentucky
Art Museum At UK Arboretum; 500 Alumni Drive 
Info: 257-9339
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 6-12;
Flowers, Wings, & Crawling Things;  June 16-20; $175;
Shape of Art, Shape of Nature; June 23-27; $175
From Garden to Kitchen; July 7-11, 21-25;  $40 
www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

SCOUTS

Girl Scouts
Info for all camps: 800-475-2621
Camp Judy Layne (Morgan County)
My Favorite Gal,  All ages        July 3-5
Sandcastles & Seashells, Ages 6-8 July 6-8
Paw Prints,  Ages 6-8               July 9-11
Camper Sampler,  Ages 9-12   July 6-11
Junior Challenge,  Ages 9-12    July 6-11
Survivor,  Ages 9-12                July 6-11
Counselor in Training,  Ages 15-17July 6-18
Pirates of Cave Run, Ages 13-17  July 6-11
Pampered Camper, Ages 9-12 July 13-15
Melody Makers, Ages 6-8       July 16-18
Rock Star, Ages 9-12              July 13-18
Junior Water Sports, Ages 9-12           July 13-18
Rock n Roll, Ages 13-17          July 13-18
High Adventure Challenge, Ages 13-17            July 13-18
Camp Daze, Ages 6-8  July 20-25
CSI Camp, Ages 9-12             July 20-25
Camper Sampler, Ages 9-12    July 20-25
Treasure Hunt, Ages 9-12        July 20-25
The Amazing Race, Ages 13-17           July 20-25
Counselor in Training, Ages 16-17
July 20-25
Troop Camping, All ages          July 29-31
Troop Camping, All ages          Aug. 1-3
Camp Cardinal (Carter County)
My Little Pony, Ages 6-8         June 8-10
My Little Pony, Ages 6-8         June 11-13
Magical Nights, Ages 9-12       June 8-13
Saddle Pals - Level 1, Ages 9-12         June 8-13
Saddle Up - Level 2, Ages 11-12         June 8-13
Boots and Bridles, Ages 13-17             June 8-13
Metamorphosis, Ages 13-15    June 8-13
My Little Pony, Ages 6-8         June 15-17
Pony Tails, Ages 7-8               June 18-20
Camper Sampler, Ages 9-12    June 15-20
Saddle Pals - Level 1 Ages 9-12          June 15-20
Equestrian Adventure, Ages 13-17       June 15-20
Wranglers in Training, Ages 14-17        June 15-27
My Little Pony, Ages 6-8         June 22-24
Jr. Cave-a-thon, Ages 9-12      June 25-27
Pony Tails, Ages 7-8, 10          June 25-27
Camera Shots, Ages 9-12        June 22-27
Saddle Up - Level 2, Ages 9-12           June 22-27
Ultimate Adventure, Ages 13-17           June 22-27

PARKS CAMPS

Lexington Parks And Recreation
Registration for all Parks & Rec summer camps takes place on Saturday, April 19 , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fire Training Center at 1375 Old Frankfort Pike. If you are unable to attend, call the individual camp information numbers for camp availability. Parents must come to registration with payment, proof of camper's age, desired session dates and times, and any other information pertinent to camp registration.
ArtKids
Tates Creek Rec. Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr.   Info: 288-2935
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 7-12;   July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25;   $100/session  
Camp Kearney
Jacobson Park    Info: 288-2908
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-12;   June 9-19, June 23-July 3, July 7-17, 21-31 
Nine day sessions for $90
Castlewood Center Camp
201 Castlewood Dr.;   Info: 288-2953
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 6-12
June 9-20, June 23-July 3, July 7-18,  July 21-Aug. 1     $50/session.  
EdVenture Camp
McConnell Springs    Info: 225-4073
Boys & Girls;
Rangers, Ages 6-8; June 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
Explorers, Ages 9-12; July 9-12, 14-18, 21-25    $100/session              
Extended School Program Summer Fun Camp     Info: 288-2929
Boys & Girls; Grades: K-6th grade
Early June to early August     $85/week
Kiddie Kapers Co. Dance Camp
Tates Creek Community Center,  Info: 288-2935
1400 Gainesway Dr.
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 4-15
June 9-13, 14-18, 23-27      $50-100
Masterson Station Park Equestrian Camp
Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Road
Info: 253-0328
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 10-15
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25     $100/session         
REAL Summer Fun Camp
Southern Middle School    Info: 288-2929
Boys & Girls; Grades: 6th-8th grade  Dates: TBA;    $85/week
Tennis & Swim Camp
Shillito Park    Info: 288-2920
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 6-14
June 2-13, 16-27, June 30-July 11, 14-25;  $90

Falling Springs Camps
Versailles-Woodford Parks & Recreation

Sunshine Camp
275 Beasley Drive, Versailles     Info: 873-5948
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 5-13;  May 29-Aug. 8;   $25 per day    
www.fallingsprings.net

Richmond Parks And Recreation
Summer Fun Adventure Camp

321 N. Second St., Richmond     Info: 623-8753
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 6-12
June 4-16, 18-29; July 9-20; July 23-Aug. 3
Full-day, 2-week sessions including swimming, arts & crafts, games and more  

 

RELIGIOUS CAMPS

Bethel Early Learning Center
3260 Lexington Rd., Nicholasville  Info: 881-3939 x 310; 
Summer Blast Camp
Boys & Girls; Ages: 5-12
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.; June 2- Aug 12
Weekly field trips and weekly themes.
www.bethelharvestchurch.com 

Centenary Summer Camp
2800 Tates Creek Rd.
$155.00/week.
Full-time Summer Care for working families.
Info: 230-3865 or mykidsmusik@hotmail.com

Centenary United Methodist Church
2800 Tates Creek Rd. 
Info: 269-2800
Basketball, Cheerleading and Soccer Camps
Boys & Girls; Ages: 5 & up
June 9-July 25
www.lexrec.org

Camp Shalom & Camp Gesher
1050 Chinoe Rd., Ste. 203    Info: 268-0672
Boys & Girls;    Grades: preschool-8th
July 30-Aug. 10;   Week-long camps: $135-190
jewishlexington.org

Calvary Baptist Church
150 E. Hight Street; Info: 232-8955
Basketball Camp
Boys & Girls; Grades: 1st-5th;  July 16-20;   $35
Soccer Camp
Boys & Girls;  Grades 1st;  July 9-13;  $35
VBS
Boys & Girls;  Grades: preschool-5th; 
June 11-15;    Free
Creative Arts Camp
Boys & Girls; June 25-27        

Camp Calvary
475 Camp Calvary Rd., Mackville, Ky.                             
Info: 859-375-4376
Boys & Girls; All ages including disabled kids
Two-days and week-long residential camps for $85-130    
www.campcalvaryky.com

Southern Hills UMC Camp
VBS Lift Off!
2356 Harrodsburg Road;   Info: 277-6176
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 3 years-5th grade;   June 17-22
Musical Camp: Joseph, from the Pit to the Palace
Boys & Girls;  Grades: K- 5th;   July 23-27

Winchester First United Methodist Church Camps
Winchester, Ky  Info: 744-5410
Boys & Girls; Grades: 1-8; June 18-22 (3rd-4th grade), 25-29 (5th-6th grade), July 2-6 (1st-2nd grade), 9-13 (3rd-4th grade), 16-20 (7th-8th grade)
Price: $130 overnight; $100 day camp

 

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS

Easter Seal Camp Kysoc
1902 Easterday Rd., Carrollton, Ky.    
Serving children and adults with physical and mental challenges.
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-Adult;   June 8- Aug. 8   Info: 502-732-5333;  www.cardinalhill.org

Hospice of the Bluegrass Camps
Camp ECHO/Family Camp (Grief retreat)
Boys & Girls; Ages: 6-12;  Sept. 20-22; Info: 277-2700
Camp HOPE (Grief retreat for children)
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-12;  Sept. 26-28; Info: 439-2111
Healing Hooves Day Camp
Children and Teens; July 7, 9, 12; Info: 277-2700
Great Escape -- A Family Camp
Children and Parents/Guardians;  June 6-8; Info: 277-2700
Rapids of Life Rafting Adventure for Grieving Children
Boys & Girls; Ages 9-16;  May 24; Info: 606-573-6111

Kentucky Lions Youth Camps
Lions Camp Crescendo, Lebanon Junction
Info: 502-223-8514
Camp Heart to Heart for Kids with HIV/AIDS
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 5-12;   June 17-21
Blind/Vision Impaired Camp & Deaf/Hard of Hearing Camp
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 8-15;   June 29-July 5
Camp Freedom for Kids in Foster Care
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-11;    July 7-11
www.lions-campcrescendo.org

Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camp
Youth and young adults with disabilities ages 5 – 21
Castlewood and Woodland Parks.;  $150/session.
June 9-20, June 23-July 3, July 7-18
Info: 288-2928.

SPORTS CAMPS

ALL SPORTS
Transylvania University

300 N. Broadway;  Info: 233-8153
All Sports Camps
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 7-13;
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25;  $215
www.transy.edu/athletics/camps/swim_allsports.htm

Transylvania University
300 N. Broadway; Info: 233-8854
Youth Fitness Fun Camp
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 6-12;   June 11-14;  $80
www.transyedu/beckcenter/fitnessfun

BASEBALL


UK Wildcat Baseball School
Info: 533-3684
Wildcat Baseball School
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-14; June 9-12, June 16-19;  Half-day $150; Full-day $250
Wildcat Pitching, Catching and Infield Skills Camp
Grades 9-12; July 13-15;   Overnight $290;  Day Camp $200
Wildcat Hitting Camp
Grades 9-12;  July 13-15;   Overnight $290;  Day Camp $200

Transylvania  Baseball Camp
300 N. Broadway     Info:  233-8699
Boys;   Grades: 7-12
Pitching and Defensive Skills Camp; Offensive Skills Camp; High School Showcase Camp; High School Overnight Camp. Call for dates and cost.

           
BASKETBALL


Transylvania University Girls Basketball Camps
300 N. Broadway;  Info: 233-8267
Girls Team Overnight Camp; Varsity and JV
June 11-13, 16-18
Middle School Day Camp; Grades 6-8;
July 21-23; Call for costs.  

Transylvania University Brian Lane Basketball Camps
300 N. Broadway; Info: 233-8136 or 233-8256 
Varsity and JV Team Camp; Boys; June 8-10
Day Camp; Boys; Ages: 6-15; June 23-27                        
Overnight/Day Camp; Boys; Ages: 8-16; July 15-18    
Day Camp; Girls; Ages: 6-15; June 23-27       

UK Billy Gillispie Basketball Camps
Memorial Coliseum    Info: 800-852-2875
Boys;   Ages: 9-18
Call for dates and times.

UK Women’s Basketball
Memorial Coliseum;   Info: 257-8850
Team Camp (High School/JV); June 12-15
Individual Overnight Camp (Grades 5-12);  June 15-19
Junior High Elite Camp; June 29-July 1
Individual Day Camp (Grades 2-8); July 15-17

BOWLING


Collins Bowling Camp

Eastland Lanes; 750 New Circle Rd; 252-3429
June 9 -13: Boys & Girls;  Ages 9 & under ;12:30-2:30 p.m.; $50.
June 16-20;  Ages 10-14; 12:30-3:30 p.m.;  $75.
June 23-27;  Ages 15 & up; 12:30-3:30 p.m.;  $100
Workshop for high school bowling teams in July.

 
EQUESTRIAN


Blue Willow Farm

4400 Delaney Ferry Rd., Versailles  Info: 873-2339
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 7-15;  June 23-27; July 28-Aug. 1; 
www.bluewillowfarm.org

Deer Run Stable Camps

Off Hwy. 627; 10 minutes from Lexington
One-week sessions     Info: 859-527-6339
Boys & Girls; Ages: 4-adult;  June 2-Aug. 8                    
Ages 4-7 $150, Ages 8 and older $200

DeLima Stables Camp
165 Buena Vista Estates, Harrodsburg
Info: 748-8117;   Boys & Girls;    Ages: 5-up
Week-long day camps;
June 2-6, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 21-25;   $250 per week

Granite Hill Riding Academy Camp
305 Pisgah Pike, Versailles   Info: 879-0636
Boys & Girls; Ages: 6-17;  June 16-20, July 21-25             
$325, full day; ($550, both sessions). $175, half-day. ($25 discount, register by May 1.)

Kentucky Gaits To Growth
2421 Dry Ridge Rd., Versailles  Info: 859-873-0422
Boys & Girls; Ages: 5-12; Call for dates and times.
www.gaitstogrowth.com

Shadow Run Horse Camps
7175 Harrodsburg Rd., Nicholasville
Info: 881-9588 or  881-0942
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 6-17;  July 28- Aug 1;
Residential week-long camps at $800 and day camps at $500;  
www.shadowrunllc.com

FOOTBALL


University Of Kentucky Football Camp

UK Nutter Training Center;      Info: 257-3611
Junior Wildcat Camp
Boys; Ages: 8-13;  June 3-5; June 10-12
Wildcat Futures Camp
Boys; Grades 9-11;  June 16
Wildcat Advanced Camp
Boys; Grades 11-12;  June 13
Passing Camp
Boys Team Camps; June 18-20
Linemen Camp
Boys; Grades: 9-12 grade;  June 18-20
Both day and residential camps; $30-$225; Junior camps $175.

GOLF


Man O’War Junior Golf Camps
1201 Man O’War Blvd.    Info: 259-4653
Weekday and Saturday Camps
Four-Day Junior Camps
Boys & Girls; Ages: 7 & up
June 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, July 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, Aug. 5-8; $175/session. Discounts for multiple sessions
Junior Golf Clinics
Every Saturday morning, May 17-Oct. 11
5-8 years old; 9-10 a.m.; 9 & up; 10:15-11:15; $15/clinic
www.manowargolf.com

Wildcat Golf Academy
University Club of Kentucky   Info: 257-6506
Wildcat Elite Academy
Boys & Girls; Ages 13-18; June 5-6; June 7-8
Day camp; $325/session
Golf Academy
Boys & Girls; Ages 10-18; July 13-17
Day Camp $750; Overnight Camp $825

GYMNASTICS


Legacy Gymnastics Summer Camp
261 Ruccio Way; 859-977-TUMBLE (8862)
Boys & Girls; Ages: 5-13; June 9- July 25
$150 weekly; $35 daily
www.legacy-gymnastics.com

Lexington Gymnastics
3500 Arbor Drive     Info: 273-5880
Boys & Girls           Ages: 4 and up
June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, June 30-July 4, 6-11, 14-18, 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8
$120 first week, $10 off each week thereafter
Pay for any four weeks and get the fifth week free.
www.lexingtongymnastics.com

Premier Athletics
Info: 381-1500
Premier Cheerleading Summer Camps
Complete Cheer Camp, Stunt Camp, Tumbling Camp, Pre-Camp and Routine Camp.
Whether you are a recreational league or elite high school varsity team, Premier will exceed your expectations with a curriculum that you choose and best fits the needs of your team.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $65-125/member.
www.kentuckyelite.com

ICE SKATING


Lexington Ice Center

560 Eureka Springs Dr.  Info: 269-5686
Kids Sports Adventure
Boys & Girls; Ages 5-12
Session 1: June 2-6; Session 2: June 9-13
Summer Skating Camps
Boys & Girls; Ages 5 & up

SOCCER


Lexington Christian Academy’s Got Skills Soccer Camp
LCA High School Campus;     Info: 263-4322
June 16-19
Little Kickers; Ages 4-9;  9-10:30 a.m.; $65
Advanced Kickers; Ages 10-13; 6-8:30 p.m.; $100;  
www.lexingtonchristian.org      

LYSA Summer Soccer Camp
Full- and half-day camps; Ages 7-16
Soccer Starter Camp; Ages 6 & under
June 9-13 at Dunbar High School
Early Drop-Off; Individualized Training Available
www.lysa.org

Transylvania Soccer Camps
300 N. Broadway    Info: 281-3510
Soccer Day Camp;
Boys & Girls; Ages 6-12;  June 23-27;  $100                   
Women’s Soccer Overnight Camp
Girls; Ages: High School; July 11-15;  $380;  Info: 233-8194
Men’s Soccer Overnight Camp
Boys; Ages: High School;   June 18-22;  $380;  Info: 281-3510
www.transy.edu. 

University of Kentucky
Soccer Camps
Memorial Coliseum   Info: 257-4059
Day Camp I
Boys & Girls; Ages: 6-12; June 2-6; 23-27; July 21-25
Elite Camp
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 13-18; June 13-15; July 18-20
Youth Team Camp
Boys & Girls; Ages: 8-13; June 20-22
Team Camp
Boys & Girls; Ages: 13-18; July 10-13

SOFTBALL


Transylvania Softball Camps

Info:  281-3613    www.transy.edu
Intensive hands-on practice of all softball skills including pitching, catching, position work, hitting, bunting, slapping, baserunnning, strategy, scrimmages and game management.
June 13-15; Ages 14-18; Overnight Campers $250; Day Campers $200

UK Softball Camps
UK Campus, Lex.   Info: 257-9152
Girls;   Ages: 6-18; June 18-20; July 15-18                  

EKU Softball Camp
521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond    Info: 622-1246   
Boys & Girls;    Ages: 8-18;   July 15-19
www.ekusports.com

 

SWIMMING


Transylvania University Camps
300 N. Broadway    Info: 233-8165
Mini Camp
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 7 & up; June 30-July 3, 5-6               
Overnight Camp
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 11 & up; June 24-29
Day Camp
Boys & Girls,  Ages: 11 & up; June 22-27
Day and residential camps for $150-335.

UK Swim Camp
1000 Complex Drive     Info: 257-8879
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 7-18;  June 11-14, 18-21
Week-long camps for $120

 

TENNIS


Dennis Emery Wildcat Tennis Camp

Boone Tennis Complex, Univiversity of Kentucky
Info: 257-8710
Morning Day Camps
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 4-18;  June 9-13; 23-27
Day/Overnight Camp
Boys & Girls;  June 15-19, July 6-10,  Aug. 4-7
One hour camps for 4-7 year olds $70;
Half-day, full-day and overnight camps for older kids at $130-$460

VOLLEYBALL


Transylvania University Volleyball Camp
300 N. Broadway    Info: 233-8663
Girls; Middle School;  July 24-26
High School;  June 14-16
Three-day overnight camps for $100-175 for individuals and teams.
www.transy.edu/athletics

YMCA CAMPS


YMCA of Central Kentucky

N. Lex. YMCA, 381 West Loudon Avenue
Info: 258-9622
High Street YMCA  Info: 254-9622
Beaumont Centre Family YMCA  Info: 219-9622
YMCA-Bar Y Camp
Bar Y Camp; Info: 363-7333
Boys & Girls; Ages: 5-12; June 2 - Aug. 1       
Member $95  Non-Member $115
YMCA-Discover Camp
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 4-6; June 2 - Aug. 8
Member $95  Non-Member $115
Glendover Elementary Info: 367-7333
Gethsemane Lutheran Church Info: 367-7333
YMCA Adventure Camp
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 11-14; June 8 - Aug. 8
Member $95  Non-Member $115
Glendover Elementary Info: 367-7333
Gethsemane Lutheran Church Info: 367-7333
YMCA-Explorer Camp
Boys &  Girls;  Ages: 7-10; June 2 - Aug. 8
Member $95  Non-Member $115
Glendover Elementary Info: 367-7333
www.ymcaofcentralky.org

YMCA Camp Carson
Box 365 Lake Road, Princeton, Ind.
Info: 812-385-3597
Boys & Girls;  Ages: 7-16; June 8- Aug 1
Call for free informational DVD
Overnight camps offer horseback, dirt-bikes, canoeing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, plus archery, climbing, sports, mountain-boards,
fishing and more. ACA Accredited Resident Camp.
$445- $545; 
www.campcarson.org

YMCA Camp Ernst
7615 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, Ky.
Info: 859-586-6181
Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-15;  June 8-Aug. 16
Traditional week-long residential camps plus equestrian camps and family camp weekends for $520-$600.

www.ymcacampernst.org

 

YMCA Cathedral Domain Irvine, Ky;  Info: 226-0393 

Boys & Girls;  Grades: 10th-12th;  June 10-16     Transportation is provided from Lexington.   $390; www.cathedraldomain.org

 

YMCA Camp Piomingo

 1950 Otter Creek Park Rd., Brandenburg, Ky.       Info: 800-411-5822

Boys & Girls;   Ages: 6-16;  June 8-Aug. 2 Traditional three-, seven-, or 14-day residential camps plus two-week adventure camps for teens;  one- and two-week equestrian camps for $184-$1,180;  www.camppiomingo.org.               

Jessamine Co. YMCA  Camp

20 E. Maple St., Nicholasville     Info: 885-5013 Summer Camp

Boys & Girls;  Ages: 5-14;  June 9-Aug. 8; West Jessamine Middle School; City County Park, 402 Park Drive; Warner Elementary School, 821 Wilmore Road