Camps

School Of Rock

From beginner camps to themed camps, there’s a wide variety of in-person options to ensure every child has an immersive musical experience. These weeklong summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by rehearsing and performing together in a fun, safe environment. cowbell optional.

When: June 5-July 28

Where: 13270 Millard ave.

Who: ages 7-18

Cost: $450 week

Information: schoolofrock.com/musiccamps

Kaneko

Kaneko “offers camps to learners who are interested in exploring creativity and its intersection with art, education, science, design, technology, and philosophy.” From Kaneko: “We are currently working on the lineup and dates for 2023 camps and plan to launch our schedule and camp offerings in early Spring. Our camps are donation based to keep them open and accessible for everyone! They typically run weekly through June and July with a week off for July 4th.”

When: TBd

Where: 1111 Jones St.

Who: Fourth through ninth grade

Cost: TBd (donation)

Information: thekaneko.org/creativecamps

Happy Feet At Mcguigan Arts Academy

happy Feet summer camps. happy. Feet. We have no confirmation, but jazz hands also may be on the menu during the “perfect introductory camp to theatre, art and music.” Meets from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays.

When: June 3-24, July 8-29

Where: 8708 countryside Plaza in countryside Village

Who: ages 5 and 6

Cost: $150

ROCK N’ PALOOZA AT MCGUIGAN ARTS ACADEMY

Prepare for a child with a thoroughly rocked palooza. campers will study “great rock bands such as Queen, The rolling Stones, The Beatles, david Bowie and more.” They’ll also try their hands at acting. and they’ll “get messy” and “create outside the box” through drawing and painting. The door is open to kids of all skill levels, and campers can register for either full or half days. come to think of it, forget the kids. register yourself.

When: June 5-July 21

Where: 8708 countryside Plaza in countryside Village; June 19-23 and June 26-30 sessions are at the Benson Theatre

Who: ages 5 and up

Cost: $250 per week (full day), $150 (half day).

Information: mcguiganartsacademy.com/ classes

The Rose Theater

The rose Theater offers summer camps in drama, dance, musical theater, voice and acting. The theater’s summer camps “will have students stretching their imaginations while having a whole lot of fun.” Themed camps such as Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Wicked, Odysseus, Zootopia, sketch comedy, acting technique, dance and more are available as well as a number of multiweek production classes. Session and camp lengths vary according to age group and subject. Inclusive camps welcoming “students with exceptionalities” also are available.

When: May 30-Aug. 4

Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St., and The Rose Studios for youth Artists, 12202 West Center Road

Who: Ages 3-18

Cost: $65 to $600. Discounts available for members.

Information: rosetheater.org/education/ classes-and-camps

The Great Outdoors

NEBRASKA STATE 4-H CAMP

The state 4-H camp offers a lengthy menu of three- and four-day sessions at various locations around Nebraska. Camp options run from leadership training to four days of “silly camp fun.” Prepare for stuff involving the words “challenge,” “adventure,” “crazy,” “awesome” and “epic.” Did we mention “adventure”?

When: May 31-Aug. 10

Where: Various locations

Who: Ages 8-18 (varies by each camp)

Cost: Varies from $360-$480

Information: 4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/ summer-camp

Fontenelle Forest

During this summer camp, “challenge” is the mantra. Unless, of course, it’s “memorable.” Perhaps “teamwork.” Or “fun-filled.” At any rate, kids of all ages will explore the outdoors through positive and fun nature-based activities designed to teach a love of nature. Everything is all about this: “Our mission is to foster a love of our local ecosystems and inspire future generations to care for the natural world.”

When: June 5-Aug. 4. Dates vary by age group and theme throughout the summer

Where: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center; Camp Brewster at 1313 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue; Camp Wa-Kon-Da at 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue

Who: Ages 3-15

Cost: Cost varies per camp, per age group, from $125 ($175 nonmembers) to $245 ($310 nonmembers)

Information: fontenelleforest.org/camps

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Campers at Camp Nakomis this summer will enjoy the outdoors — Hiking! Boating! Fishing! — on the camp’s 35 wooded acres in Carter

Water activities are one of the many things kids can take part in at summer camp.

Lake, as well as participate in group games and activities. Nakomis advertises “a safe and positive environment” and is open to the public. Weekly themes start with “Aloha, summer!” and conclude with “Spirit Week.” Note: Week 6 will be wet. Very, very wet. There will be no camp June 19, when the Boys & Girls

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