the 2020 summer camp
roundup BY AMANDA EDMONDS
DON’T WAIT UNTIL SUMMER TO SIGN UP! We have compiled a list of 20 camps to help you make this summer one of the best ones ever for your kids!
day camps
MOMENTUM DAY CAMP Do you and your children climb? Do you want to? Momentum Climbing Summer Camp is fun and adventurous! The camp fosters self-discovery and exploration through a variety of activities, both on the climbing wall and off. Momentum Climbing gym has weekly day camps in Millcreek, Sandy, and Lehi for ages 4-16. MomentumClimbing.com NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH The Natural History Museum has a selection of natural science and STEAM-related summer camps to inspire passion and spark curiosity for the natural world, with engaging activities, experienced leaders, and an unbeatable setting! Camps available for grades K-7. Camps run in week-long full- and half-day formats. NHMU.Utah.edu
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WHEELER FARM Farm Camp Activities include: cow milking, gathering eggs, farm chores, horseback riding, wool spinning, animal grooming, blacksmith demonstrations, historic house tours, gardening, hiking, exploring the woods, wagon rides, arts and crafts, games, and more. All activities center around farm life, then and now. Camp is for ages 6-10. SLCO.org/Wheeler-farm SWANER PRESERVE AND ECOCENTER Swaner Preserve gets kids outside and immersed in nature. There are several themes to choose from. Ages range from grades K-8 and themes include: wetlands, naturalist, and sustainability. SwanerEcoCenter.org OGDEN NATURE CENTER Ogden Nature Center offers nature camps for ages 2-16. Several themes to choose from including: Awesome Amphibians and Reptiles, Strange Nature, Weird Water World, and Caring for Creatures. They have weekday, overnight, and even a family campout on their schedule. Come for one day or stay and play for the whole week. OgdenNatureCenter.org TRACY AVIARY Tracy Aviary offers weeklong camps full or half day for grades K-8. Camps explore curiosity and creativity in the outdoors with active games, fun crafts, and time for free play in nature. Join the experts for an avian adventure Topics include Healthy Habitats, Harmonious Hunters, and Backyard Adventurers. TracyAviary.org RED BUTTE GARDEN Red Butte partners with many local companies offering a variety of camp themes like Junior Naturalists, with NHMU, Full STEAM ahead with Discovery Gateway, as well as offering gardening topics like Green Thumb, Garden Magic, Curious about Critters, Sprouting Chefs, and Herbology 101. Weekly camp sessions available for grade K-6. Multiple themes available for each age group. RedButteGarden.org
