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 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

UTAH LAKE PADDLE BOARD KIDS CLUB Five-day day camp is for ages 8-18. Campers will learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding while learning the skills to give them the confidence they need to be out on the water. EpicRecreation.net

PARK CITY SUP Camp for ages 6 and up introduces kids to this fast-growing, easy-to-learn sport. Topics include proper way to wear a life jacket; how to stay safe on the water; how to properly attach a leash to a paddle board; what fins are, how they work and why boards have them; proper paddle technique; and differences in paddle boards. ParkCitySUP.com

KIDS GO FOR GOLD Is your family excited for the Olympics? In this one-week day camp for ages 8 and up, campers will get fit while having fun. Activities include exercise, crafts, athlete meet and greet, and meeting a 2002 Olympic Mascot. KidsgoforGold.com

KIMBALL ART CENTER Kimball Art Center has classes for all ages. Many camps to choose from include painting, ceramics and pottery, wheel throwing, visual storytelling, authors and illustrators, mixed media, drawing, glass fusion, stained glass, photography, and photo editing. KimballArtCenter.org

SUMMIT LAND CONSERVANCY Outdoor Explorer Camp Campers ages 7-12 will have a chance to experience unique combinations of structured outdoor recreation adventures and free “nature play” in local open spaces. Children will actively engage in learning ecology, botany, biology, wildlife identification, local history, and other topics outside of the traditional classroom setting. WeSaveLand.org

WOODWARD PARK CITY The Woodward summer camps are multi-day programs providing skill progression, recreation and fun lead by their passionate action sports coaches. Camp options include; mountain biking, skateboard, BMX, parkour, cheer, scooter, and digital media. Campers can choose between single sport or multi-sport programs. WoodwardParkCity.com

BRIGHTON SKI RESORT DAY CAMPS Summer mountain adventures await for ages 6-16. Kids will spend their weeks exploring, exercising, and learning in the majestic Wasatch Mountains. Camps have a focus on fun and educational activities, and activities including orienteering, geocaching, scavenger hunts, and wildflower hunting. BrightonResort.com

GIRLS ON THE RUN Girls on the Run is a nonprofit girls camp for grades 3-8. GOTR’s emphasis is on self-confidence and life skills. Caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches lead structured and fun lessons. Girls build confidence and unleash creativity in a safe and inclusive environment. Activities include dynamic discussions, activities, and running games. GirlsontheRun.org

Overnight camps CAMP KOSTOPULUS Camp K’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through recreation, and education. Summer Camp is where kids, teens, and adults with disabilities or special medical needs experience a five-day camping adventure. They have several camp types ranging from day camp, overnight and travel trip camps. Activities include ropes course, horse riding, swimming, and fishing. CampK.org

YMCA CAMP ROGER Camp Roger has several camps for ages 6-17. Activities include day and overnight camps. From traditional camps and Little Rogers, to equestrian camps for all ages, to even leadership training programs, Camp Roger really does have it all! Some of the activities include biking, arts and crafts, archery, orienteering, and outdoor cooking. YMCAUtah.org

ASTRO CAMP Astro Camp has a variety of camps for ages 5-15 including overnight and day camps. Kids experience the excitement of invention and engineering while learning to work in teams, set goals, and take pride in their accomplishments. Activities include: Mission to Mars, astronaut training, science classes, and experiments. AstrocampUtah.org

CANYONLANDS FIELD INSTITUTE CFI is a nonprofit organization and when you book a CFI camp you also help them underwrite outdoor education programs for schools and youth. Current camps include Explorer Base Camp, Youth River Skills, and Whitewater Camp. CFI offers river, land, or a combination of overnight summer camps. Activities are river rafting, hiking, and camping. Their guides mix fun and education in the outdoors. CFIMoab.org

BIRCH CREEK SERVICE RANCH Birch Creek is for ages 12-15. Their camps provide character-building experiences through ranch work, community service, creative projects, and challenging outdoor activities. Three sessions are available for summer 2020 including Swimming Hole, Mt. Nebo Summit, and Maple Canyon Climbing. ServiceRanch.org

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