Summer Camp Guide: Virtual & In Person Camps Happening this Summer

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

Looking for Summer Camp options for your children this Summer? Many camps have updated their offerings to include modifications to provide for the safety and well-being of all participants. Several are also offering a virtual option for your child to experience from home. Browse through this updated guide to find the perfect Summer Camp for your kids! *Listings with an asterisk denote virtual camps.

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS & CLASSES AT BLOOM

156th & Blondo and 1072 N 204th Ave in Elkhorn Bloom has one week themed camps in the morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) available for boys and girls ages 3+ at both our Blondo and Elkhorn locations! We also have weekly classes for 6 weeks after 4pm! http://danceatbloom.com/summer

BROWNELL TALBOT CAMP DISCOVERY

400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha We offer camps focused on STEM, fine arts, leadership, sports, and future readiness. Full-day and half-day camps for ages 3-16! Morning and after care available. https://www.brownell.edu/campus-life/summerprograms

CAMP INVENTION*

At home and in person programs This summer’s program has been reinvented to include both at-home and in-person options. Led by local teachers, Camp Invention is a STEM Summer Program that turns curious students (K-6) into innovative thinkers through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving. http://campinvention.org/

CAMP MOUNT MICHAEL

22520 Mount Michael Road, Elkhorn UPDATE: All Camp Sessions in the month of June have been suspended. Camp Mount Michael, located on the campus of Mount Michael, is an overnight recreation camp for boys age 7-14. Boys from all over have enjoyed Camp Mount Michael since 1967. Activities include archery and horseback riding. https://mountmichael.com/camp-mount-michael/ camp-homepage/

CAMP SHAKESPEARE VIRTUAL CAMP*

Virtual Camp UPDATE: The 2020 Virtual Camp Shakespeare runs June 22nd through July 3rd, Monday through Friday with various class hours. Work with the professional artists of Nebraska Shakespeare and much more! https://www.nebraskashakespeare.com/campshakespeare

COLLEGE FOR KIDS AND COLLEGE FOR TEENS ONLINE*

Participate at home! UPDATE: All in-person classes have been canceled. A variety of online courses will be offered through the Zoom conferencing app and other online learning environments. College for Kids and College for Teens offers something for children of all ages. Classes are available in a variety of topics, including science, technology, art, and more. https://mccneb.edu/ce/summer2020

THE DURHAM MUSEUM SUMMER VIRTUAL CAMP*

Participate at home! In light of the current situation, The Durham Museum Summer Camps will be going virtual June 1 – July 2. Sign up to attend camp from the comfort of your own home! Campers attending a virtual camp will meet daily via Zoom for the week they are enrolled in camp. Each daily session lasts for 60 minutes and is led by experienced museum educators in small groups to ensure a hands-on and engaging experience. The best part? Each virtual camp comes with all of the supplies you need and a camp t-shirt*! Sign up at least one week in advance and you will receive your supply kit in the mail prior to the beginning of camp. Visit www. CampsAtTheDurham.org today! https://durhammuseum.org/summer-camp/

HEART & SOUL ART STUDIO SUMMER CAMPS

14871 Mormon St., Bennington Heart & Soul Art Studio specializes in teaching children the love and skill of art. Children entering 1st grade and up. Two times offered each day. Each week is a new theme. https://www. heartandsoulartstudio.com/

HENRY FONDA THEATRE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

6915 Cass Street, Omaha Spend your summer performing at the Henry Fonda Theatre Academy! June and July theatre camps enrolling now for ages 4+. Use the code SUMMERFUN during registration to get $30 off your enrollment fee! http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/education-andprogramming/view/class-and-workshop-series/

DESTINATION ‘ART’RAGEOUS AT IT’S YOURS POTTERY

2518 S 132 CT, (132 & Center, Orchard Plaza West), Omaha ‘Summer SUN…Summer ARTrageous FUN’ is a rainproof, heat-proof, boredom-proof destination, offering Pottery Painting, Clay Hand-building, Glass fusion, Candle Making, Canvas Painting and multi media projects. https://itsyourspottery.com/destination-artrageous 12 FamilyFuninOmaha.com | Summer 2020

LAURITZEN GARDENS SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS

100 Bancroft Street, Omaha Exciting adventures await campers 5-12 years old! Choose from a variety of full & half-day all-inclusive camps with fun themes that connect children to nature & foster an appreciation for the environment. Find out what we’re doing to provide a safe, healthy and fun summer learning experience for your child at lauritzengardens.org. https://www.lauritzengardens.org/Learn/Programs_ for_Children_and_Families/Summer_Camps/index.asp

MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

7400 Military Ave, Omaha Marian High School offers a variety of camps and activities on campus during the summer months. Camps are geared toward children in elementary and middle school. Sign up quickly for these very popular summer activities! https://www.marianhighschool.net/choosing-marian/ camps/

METRO STARS GYMNASTICS DAY CAMP

3706 S. 203rd Plaza, Omaha, and 11153 Cumberland Drive, Papillion Our day camp will keep your children busy with a variety of activities including open gymnastics time, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, group games, and much more! Any child age four and up is eligible to attend. http://www.metrostarsgym.com/elkhorn/classes/ summer

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS

500 S. 20th St., Omaha Learning is fun at OCM’s summer camps! Themed camps for kids ages 4-5 and 6-8 include cooking, princesses & bugs, as well as camps inspired by PAW Patrol, Pokemon & Wild Kratts. http://www.ocm.org/exhibits-and-events/summercamps/

DISNEY DANCE CAMP & MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP

14505 California Street, Omaha UPDATE: Both all day camps are only $150! Disney Dance camp includes crafts, movies, dancing & a final performance on the last day! Musical Theatre Camp includes acting, singing, choreography, stage stunts, creating a script & a final day performance! https://www.omahaschoolofmusicanddance.com/ camps/

OMAHA HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM SUMMER CAMPS*

3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha Have a WILD time with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s day camps! Certified teachers will guide students through camps from one-half to five days in length with educational activities, tours, games and much more! http://www.omahazoo.com/programsandcamps

SAC AEROSPACE MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS

28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland Ignite the thrill of learning with a camp in aviation, engineering, robotics, space, science, or technology! June 8 - July 31. Museum offers before and after care. https://sacmuseum.org/what-to-do/education/ camps/

SING OMAHA SHOW CHOIR & CONCERT CHOIR CAMPS

8438 Park Dr., Omaha Sing Omaha’s camps are preparatory/improvement experiences for students. Our camps meet each student at their current level of development to help them improve their abilities in a low-pressure environment. https://www.singomahastudios.org/summer-camps/

THAT POTTERY PLACE’S ‘SUMMER ART CAMP’ 2020

7828 Dodge St. Omaha UPDATE: Our camps are the same dates with a time change to 10am-12:30 in a closed studio. We are limiting to 15 kids and placing 6 feet apart, except siblings or friend requests. We also offer the Art camp kits TO-GO for parents wishing to create at home as an option, complete with instructions. If the in store camps are full, we will start a wait list and add another date if we have enough campers. https://www.thatpotteryplaceomaha.com/camps

YMCA SUMMER CAMP

Most YMCA of Greater Omaha locations Fun is in your future at YMCA Summer Day Camp! Campers will create art & crafts, explore STEM, & more. We will nurture their spirits, challenge their minds & have tons of fun! https://metroymca.org/ programs/youth/youth-camps/

AMAZING ATHLETES SPORTS CAMPS AND SESSIONS

Multiple Locations Amazing Athletes Sports Camps are action packed and fun! Kiddos ages 3-7 will learn the fundamentals of 10 different sports all in a noncompetitive atmosphere!! https://amazingathletes.com/greateromaha/summer-camps-andsessions/

FITGIRL, INC CAMP EMPOWERMENT

FITGirl, Inc, Lake Flanagan and Standing Bear Lake in Omaha UPDATE: New in 2020! Weekly Day Camps in June for girls ages 8-10 years held at FITGirl, Inc and area lakes and 11-14 year day camp in July. http://www.fitgirlinc.com/camp-empowerment

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