We hate to say it, but it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. (We know, we know.) Registration season has begun and we’re here to help you get those kids in summer camp.
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Let them get dirty. These weekday summer camps lets kids do everything from painting pots to learning about garden critters.
Cost: $285 for non-members
Wilderness Louisville
If your kid loves to be outdoors all day, this is the camp for them. Adventure, wilderness survival, and even cryptids await.
Cost: $225 per camper
YMCA of Greater Louisville
Don’t get overwhelmed, but the Y has a dizzying amount of options for children ages 3 to 16. This chart helps break it down.
Cost: Varies by age + camp
Community Centers
You’ve got plenty of options through Louisville Parks and Recreation. Check out your nearest community center for summer camps or athletic leagues.
Cost: Varies by camp + league
Camp Frazier
The Frazier History Museum is the perfect summer camp for curious kids. Choose between topics like “History Through the Arts” or “Silver Screen Heroes.”
Cost: $295 per week for non-members
Kentucky Science Center
Camps are based on grade level and offer everything from Pokémon Science Training to Escape Room Design. If a camp sells out, join the waitlist by shooting the center an email.
Cost: Non-member prices start at $400.
StageOne Academy
Do it for the drama. Pick between Theme Week Camps which explore imaginative play and drama games. Or choose a multi-week performance camp, which culminates in a production on the main stage.
Cost: Prices start at $240
McClanahan School of Irish Dance
Get stepping, kid. Introduce your child to the basics of Irish dancing.
Cost: $90 per camper and $75 for each additional sibling
The Parklands
Hiking, fishing, and kayaking, oh my. Kids will romp around the outdoors and get involved in hands-on science investigation.
Cost: Non-member prices are $300 per week
Camp Bernheim
This program for children ages 6-12 immerses campers in the arboretum’s natural beauty with walks, kayaking, crafts, and more.
Cost: Non-member prices are $300 per week
Stay tuned for registration to LouCity Academy + the Louisville Zoo summer camps.
