Camps

From 5 clubs will observe Juneteenth. Pick-up and drop-off sites are at the First national Bank Tower downtown, Mutual of Omaha in midtown and Von Maur at Westroads Mall.

When: June 26-July 28.

Where: 4101 n. 17th St., carter Lake, Iowa

Who: ages 6-14

Cost: $165 per week. campers may register for one week, or up to all seven weeks.

Information: bgcomaha.org/locations/ camp-nakomis.html

Girl Scout Camps

during Girl Scout camps, kids can experience the great outdoors, make new friends, gain confidence and create lifelong memories. camp adventures include challenge courses, zip lines, horseback riding, archery, swimming and, um, camping. We’re talking troop camps, day camps and special events. Membership required for most camps and events.

When: year round

Where: Various locations

Who: Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade

Cost: cost varies per camp, financial aid available.

Information: girlscoutsnebraska.org, find a guide on the camps page

Camp Rivercrest

The evangelical camp, established in 1958, offers options from “overnighter camp” aimed at kids going into first through third grades to three-day “mini-camps” (grades 3-5) to junior and junior-high camps and, finally, a senior-high camp for grades 9-12. There also are sessions for “leaders in training” and “junior cabin leader training” (rising 11th graders through graduating seniors). There’s also ax throwing and, no doubt, prayer before the ax throwing. according to the website, “at camp rivercrest, we are passionate about the Kingdom of God, teach from the Bible, and believe Jesus is the only way to salvation.”

When: June 15-July 28

Where: 2840 county road 13, Fremont, nebraska

Who: First grade through graduating seniors

Cost: $210-$575

Information: camprivercrest.org/summercamps

Carol Joy Holling Camp

Located on 317 acres of rolling hills outside of ashland, neb., carol Joy holling camp hosts overnight and day camps throughout June and July for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade and people with special needs (ages 13-adult). activities include a high ropes course, zip line, swimming, boating, hiking, horseback riding, archery, creative arts, games, worship and Bible study. new this year: Leadership camp, a three-week comprehensive leadership development program for grades 9-12.

When: June 4-July 27

Who: Kindergarten through graduating seniors

Cost: $200-$475; scholarships available

Information: caroljoyholling.org

SPORTS & RECREATION CAMP AT THE MAC

Put me in, coach, I’m ready to play today! This sports camp goes over fundamentals of multiple sports, including baseball/softball, tennis, football, soccer and golf. There is no word on collegiate nIL workshops at press time, but look at me, I can be centerfield! Lunch provided.

When: Monday through Friday; June 5-aug. 4; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Maple athletic complex, 4718 n. 120th St.

Who: ages 8-12

Cost: $2,000 for the full summer; $225/ week or $250/week with early drop off Information: mapleathleticcomplex.com/ camp

Mount Michael Benedictine School

a recreation camp for boys, conducted by the monks of the Mount Michael abbey and by Mount Michael school alumni. Spread out across the school’s athletic and recreation areas — and the 400 acres around them — the camp should offer a change of pace for the typical teen of today. under “things not to bring to camp” during the five-day sessions, one will find money, pocket video games, cell phones, laptops, tablet devices or any other electronics. In other words, your kids will have to learn to converse with others using their voices and not their thumbs. and … one happy camper mentioned war ball. This will break no smartphones, which the kids won’t have. right?

When: Four Sunday-Friday sessions June 25-July 28

Where: 22520 Mount Michael road, Elkhorn

Who: Boys 7-14

Cost: $350

Information: mountmichael.com/campmount-michael/camp-homepage

SCIENCE & EDUCATION

Big Red Summer Academic Camps

It’s the Big red academic camps. not football or basketball. Just to be clear. running from June 11-16, campers get to live on the university of nebraska-Lincoln campus, meet new people from all over, wander amid the ivy-covered halls of academe … and “spend time investigating an interest or potential career.” available camp sessions include acting for the camera, agriculture, animation, digital media, engineering, sustainable fashion, veterinary science and the unicameral youth legislature. Space is at a premium, and registration is first-come, first-served (with scholarships available). Sessions will be led by nebraska 4-h staff and unL faculty members.

When: June 11-16

Where: university of nebraska-Lincoln

Who: ninth through 12th grade, including recent high-school graduates

Cost: Varies

Information: 4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps

MCC COLLEGE FOR KIDS, COLLEGE FOR TEENS

Metropolitan Community College offers College for Kids and College for Teens courses that bring fun and learning to children ages 5-18. Featuring kids and teens classes that focus on art, technology, science and more.

When: June and July

Where: Courses are offered at multiple locations within the Omaha metro area

Who: Ages 5-12 and 12-17, unless otherwise noted

Cost: Varies

Information: mccneb.edu/ce/summerfun

STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND & AEROSPACE MUSEUM

There’s a whole heapin’ helpin’ of summer camps at the museum, startin’ in June. That’s a little science talk, there. Or not. Offerings range from Flight Camp to Astronaut Academy to Drone Soccer Camp to Earth Science and STEM in Space. There also will be virtual STEM-chat camps. Eleven camp topics to excite any child’s interests. Registration opens in early March.

When: June 5-Aug. 4.

Where: 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland.

Who: Ages 6-13-plus (varies for each camp).

Cost: TBD

Information: sacmuseum.org/education/ summer-camps

Something For Everyone

Jewish Community Center

Summer activities at the Jewish Community Center have something for kindergarteners through high school students, from swimming and diving to musical theater. As of printing time, there are still a few spots available. According to the website: “All J Camps are now at capacity, but space remains in select Premiere Camps and also our Leaders In Training program for 8th-10th graders! Those looking for full day care can take advantage of half-day J Camp add-on when they register for a Premiere Camp. Please contact Amanda Welsh, awelsh@jccomaha. org, for available options.”

When: May 27-Aug. 1

Where: 333 S. 132nd St.

Who: Ages 5-18

Cost: $192 (member) to $269 (nonmember). Registration is required, with a $50 late fee.

Information: jccomaha.org/camp

Brownell Talbot

Brownell Talbot’s summer-camp program is going full STEAM ahead — science, tech, engineering, the arts and math. Kids at the camps, according to the school, will be “tackling daily challenges, hands-on activities, lessons, and art and theatre projects.” Full-day camps run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while specialty camps go from 9 a.m. to noon.

When: Weeklong sessions from June 12July 21

Where: 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd.

Who: Preschool (potty-trained 3-year-olds) to 12th grade

Cost: Varies from $85 (early-elementary sports camps) to $750 (two-week camp)

Information: brownell.edu/bt-beyond/ camp-discovery

Ymca Of Greater Omaha

The yMCA of Greater Omaha summer day camps offer kids a fun and engaging environment where they will make friends, belong and achieve. The camp focuses on closing the summer achievement gap. Weekly themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim and appreciate nature.

When: Weekly, May 30-Aug. 18.

Where: Armbrust yMCA, Downtown yMCA, Maple Street yMCA, Sarpy yMCA, Southwest yMCA, Charles E. Lakin yMCA, Twin Rivers

yMCA and Mills County yMCA

Who: Ages 5-12

Cost: $165 per week for members; $195 per week for nonmembers

Information: metroymca.org/youth/youthcamps

Lauritzen Gardens

Summer Adventure Day Camps provide a unique learning experience for children where they will learn science concepts and interact with nature through hands-on activities, arts and crafts and more in indoor and outdoor settings. Six summer camps will be held this year, including Butterflies, Birds and Bookworms; Ecosystem Explorations; Plants and Patterns; Nature’s Amazing Life Cycles; Pollination Investigation; and Wondercamp: A Sensory Adventure.

When: May 29-Aug. 11; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 100 Bancroft St.

Who: Ages 5-12

Cost: $255 for nonmembers; $235 for members per week

Information: lauritzengardens.org

Durham Museum

Big place. Little kids. Lots of fun stuff. What’s the hold up in signing up? Families can choose from a wide range of camp themes including Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, Culinary Creations, Wizard Academy and more. Kids will get to meet new friends, explore Omaha and engage in hands-on learning. Also, there’s a big steam (with no periods) locomotive downstairs at track level.

When: June 5-Aug. 11; Full-day camps, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day camps, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Before- and aftercare available for an additional charge.

Where: 801 S. 10th St.

Who: First- through fifth-graders

Cost: Pricing ranges from $110 (half days) to $240 (full days) per week; discount available for Durham Museum members. During the week of Independence Day, a full week is $200 (no camp on July 4), and single-day camps will be available for $50

Information: durhammuseum.org/education/camps/summer-camp

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Omaha Children’s Museum’s summer camps “feature engaging curriculum and great instructors who make every day exciting and new. Camps include daily play in the museum and a snack.” Can you say S.T.E.A.M. Barbie? I knew that you could. Look for Barbie, Nintendo and Marvel themes among camp offerings.

When: June-August

Where: 500 S. 20th St.

Who: Ages 4-5 and 6-8

Cost: Half-day sessions are $135 for members and $150 for nonmembers per week

Information: ocm.org/summer-campsinfo-and-faqs