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Summer Camps and Programs
2022 Summer Camps
& PROGRAMS
Summers are full of adventures, and our area has many great camps and programs available to keep your kids engaged and learning. With the following pages full of options, we’re sure you’ll find a great fit for your family. These camps and programs range from a few hours to overnight and on a wide variety of topics and experiences. As with all our directories, you can view the list of 2022 Summer Camps and Programs in print or online at www.thehoodmagazine.com.
605 Ninja www.605ninja.com
We offer SO many fun summer camps for ages 6-14. Sweat, Train, & Play like a Ninja Warrior with our Ninja Camps. Get your Circus on at our Aerial Silk & Lyra Hoop Camps. Learn to Vault, Roll and Trick in our super fun Parkour Camps.
Abiding Savior Summer Care program offers engaging activities and adventures to keep K-6 graders entertained and active all summer long. Frequent field trips, trips to the swimming pool, service projects, worship time, and classroom activities will fill their days with fun and meaningful experiences. We offer full-time and part-time options.
In collaboration with Camp Empower, Acton Academy Sioux Falls presents a highly engaging, open-ended, learner-driven Summer Play Camp! A place to be Curious. A place to Wonder. Not only will your children be able to WONDER… but also TEST their wonders through active hands-on learning. Reserve your spot today.
Apple Tree Children’s Center www.appletreechildren.org
Apple Tree’s Summer Camp Program is full of outdoor activities, field trips and hands-on projects to help keep children’s minds and bodies active. Be sure to call and reserve your spot early and find out all that our program includes like hot lunches, snacks, sunscreen, and field trip costs.
BritZa Performing Arts Studio www.britzastudios.com
Dance! Create! Craft! Sing! Act! Move! We have a variety of camps for movers and dancers of all ages (Walking Age - 18yo!), so there’s plenty to discover this summer. From DiscoverDance to Musical Theatre Camp to Technique/ Choreography Workshops to Pop-Up Dance Parties, we’ve got something for everyone.
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools Summer Activities www.ogknights.org/parents/camps
We provide a wide range of camps and activities to keep your child busy this summer. We have a variety of Pre K-12th grade options including athletics camps and academic summer classes to avoid the “summer slump”. See full camp and class descriptions on our website!
Butterfly House & Aquarium: “Incredible Insects” & “Wonders of Water” www.butterflyhouseaquarium.org/camp
Imagine your K-5th grader working directly with animals, engaging in observations of the Oxbow river, and working behind the scenes with a Biologist and/or Aquarist. This camp is designed to provide interactive, hands-on, and fun experiences in one of the most unique locations in the Midwest!
Camp High Hopes www.camphighhopes.com
Camp High Hopes is for kids with disabilities and special needs. Your child will stretch their independence, gain new friends, grow their self-esteem, and challenge their perceived limitations with our therapeutic recreational experiences though our adaptive activities like archery, canoeing, high and low ropes elements, and more!
Camp Invention www.invent.org/local
Inspire your kid’s creativity and confidence with Explore! Children in grades K-6 will team up with friends for fun, hands-on STEM adventures. From adopting a robotic fish to exploring space to building robotic artists and marble arcades, each activity is designed to give your explorer an unforgettable summer experience.
Camp OnAqua www.catfishbay.com
Camp OnAqua is a week-long day camp for kids ages 8 to 13. This camp gives kids the opportunity to experience water recreation in a fun and safe learning environment. Includes water skiing, fishing, canoeing, tubing, swimming, and more.
Code Ninjas Summer Camps www.codeninjas.com
Code Ninjas Camps offer an immersive environment for children to explore technology and develop new skills. We offer a wide range of camps that teach kids of all skill levels computer programming. We offer engaging topics like coding, game building, Minecraft & Roblox. Check our website for full camp schedule.
Come and join us for a fun and creative camp! We will be making five amazing projects using ceramics, clay, and other fun materials! Each camper will receive a Color Me Mine canvas bag for their projects.
CTE and Southeast Tech Career Exploration Camps www.ctecareercamps.com
The SFSD Career and Technical Education Academy is planning to offer summer career exploration camps for middle school students. Please visit our website for the latest details, dates and registration information.
Destiny Youth Ranch www.destinyyouthranch.com
We are a non-denominational, non-profit organization that runs camps and retreats where you can learn more about faith and horses in a quiet atmosphere. We have great speakers, worship, crafts, games, and campfires! We teach basic horsemanship, arena riding, and trail riding on over 45 acres of land!
EmBe Summer Camps www.embe.org
EmBe has supported the youth of our community for one century. Our camps are intended to help children gain confidence, grow new friendships, and learn valuable lessons in teamwork and responsibility. From FIRST® LEGO® League to Babysitting camps, summer fun starts with EmBe!
First Tee – South Dakota is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges, all on the golf course. First Tee – South Dakota is building game changers one swing at a time.
2022 DATES:
Session 1: June 6th-17th Session 4: July 18th-29th Session 2: June 20th-July 1 Session 5: August 1st-12th Session 3: July 5th-15th * All sessions serve ages 4-15
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT:
siouxfallsymca.org Contact us!
camp@siouxfallsymca.org 605-336-CAMP (2267)
Great Plains Zoo: Zoo Camp www.greatzoo.org
Wild about animals? With half-day and wholeday camps, ZooCamp has an adventure waiting for everyone! Camps include games, crafts, snacks, Zoo tours, animal encounters and more. Register today at greatzoo.org!
Inspiration Hills www.inspirationhills.org
Our mission for campers is to come to know and grow in Christ and build long lasting relationships! We have a variety of camps for all ages to enjoy through bible studies, chapels, and worship along with fun outdoor adventures: bonfires, swimming, horseback riding, archery, ropes course, canoeing, recreational games, and much more!
Avera Sports Kairos Elite Volleyball offers training camps for athletes from 4th grade through 12th grade. These camps use proven skill-building techniques to boost volleyball athletes to their best performance level. June camps: college showcase, all skills, boys all skills, beach and private lessons. To learn more or register, visit our website.
READY . SET. LEARN !
Field trips and special speakers are also used to enhance the educational experience. Our teachers help each child become an individual who is aware of their abilities and who can focus on their own strengths. Stop in and check out our programs and teachers anytime! No appointment necessary.
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4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Apple Tree East
3309 E. 26th Street 605-339-9571
Apple Tree North
700 N. Sycamore 605-332-5581
Apple Tree Valhalla
4101 Valhalla Blvd. 605-361-7746
Apple Tree West
6400 W. 43rd Street 605-361-9875
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Viborg, SD
SUMMER CAMP
(overnight camps only )
SWAN LAKE
Summer Camp 2022 Dates
Cottontail Camp: June 13 ($25) Chipmunk Camp: June 14 ($25) 3rd Grade Camp: June 15-17 ($130) 4th Grade Camp: July 5-8 ($170) 5th Grade Camp: July 10-15 ($260) 6th Grade Camp: July 17-22 ($260) Junior High Camp: July 24-29 ($260) Senior High Camp: June 26- July 1($260)
REGISTER TODAY!
www.myslcc.com. campo ce@myslcc.com (605) 326-5690
Kids R Kids www.kidsrkids.com/prairie-hills/
Kids ‘R’ Kids is excited to launch Summer Camp 2022, the return to summer fun! Both the Junior and Senior Camps have jam-packed weeks filled with endless fun. New themes and engaging activities every week. Sign your child up today for a safe and exciting summer they won’t forget.
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota: NeSoDak, Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch www.losd.org
At Lutherans Outdoors we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another. These connections allow each person to explore and play in a nurturing environment, which leads to a stronger faith foundation, discovering personal gifts, developing new skills, as well as building life-long relationships.
Mathnasium gives you one less thing to worry about this summer. Instead of losing the average two months of math knowledge this summer, your child will grow his or her confidence in math... and actually enjoy doing it!
Museum of Visual Materials www.sfmvm.com
We are excited for a variety of fun arts and craft classes all summer long! Classes range from one to two hours and only $5-$15! We will have new classes planned for children preschool age to teens. Look for upcoming creative classes such as painting, DIY projects, drawing, pottery and more!
PeaceCARE at WestSide www.peacecareatwestside.com
PeaceCare at WestSide is a partnership between PeaceCARE at Peace Lutheran and WestSide Lutheran. This new summer care program in northwest Sioux Falls for grades K-5 features activities on-site like arts & crafts, outdoor play, and games, as well as field trips off-site to the zoo, pools, parks, and more.
INSPIRATION HILLS SUMMER CAMP 2022 2022 SUMMER CAMP
REGISTER TODAY!
Camp starts June 13 - August 8
save money by registering before april 15
Encounter. Learn. Grow.
several camp options for all ages:
day explorers i discovery i wilderness lodge i guys & girls only i horse saddle up take me fishing i grand/family
register online
inspirationhills.org scan here
to learn more
SafeSplash www.safesplash.com/locations/sioux-fallssouth-sd
Try our SwimJams! SwimJams provide two months of lessons in just two weeks. Same great curriculum, same great instructors, same great 4:1 swimmer to instructor ratio as regular lessons. Each class is 30 minutes, Monday – Thursday.
Safety Village of South Dakota https://safetyvillage.org
Safety Town, Heroes Camp and Teen CRASH Clinic. We are committed to reducing accidents involving children and teens by offering Safety Camps and Clinics to help identify safety issues and to offer healthy injury prevention choices. We partner with community safety organizations to coordinate these comprehensive safety programs.
Sanford POWER Academies www.sanfordpower.com/perform/academies/ sioux-falls/#sp
We start you on the path to maximum performance. Our sport-specific coaches observe and adjust while paying attention to fundamentals. In a one-on-one or small group setting, they develop a tailored plan through fundamentals and drill work. Academies include baseball, softball, basketball, golf, football, volleyball, and strength and conditioning.
Sanford Research PROMISE Summer Camps http://Promise.SanfordHealth.org
Sanford PROMISE is hosting scholarship-based camps for students. Each camp provides handson, immersive STEM experiences tailored for their age group. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Leading Edge Science camp is for grades 6-12 (varies by dates) and Finding Your Roots camp is for grades 6-8. Applications required.
SDGFP The Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls – Summer Programming https://gfp.sd.gov/toc-east
We offer a variety of family focused outdoor programming in the summer. This programming includes archery, bb guns, kayaking, fishing, and more that is all free to the public! Registration for programming is at 8AM and opens May 11 for June; June 8 for July; and July 6 for August.
Sioux Falls Figure Skating: Shooting Stars Summer Skate Camp www.sffsc.com
Shooting Stars Summer Skate Camp will focus on building your child’s skating skills in a fun and exciting environment and encourage them to step out of their comfort zone, making new friends, and creating lifelong memories. This camp is for skaters ages 5-12 and beginner skaters to Freeskate 3 level skaters.
Skate City Summer Skate Card www.skatecitysd.com
SKATE FREE ALL SUMMER if you have your own skates and a Summer Skate Card from Skate City! Skates are available to rent at $3.00/session. Summer Skate Cards are on presale from April 1st to May 31st for just $10 each. Pricing is $20 each starting June 1st.
Sioux Falls Tennis Association (SFTA) www.sfta.net
Come join the fun! SFTA hosts one of the finest junior programs in the SD with our experienced and caring teaching staff for all ages and skill levels. 10 & Under Tennis is used in our beginning groups to facilitate quicker learning and enjoyment of the game.
DISCOUNT HORSE CAMPS
Alvord, Iowa
(30 minutes from Sioux Falls)
Registration is open!
destinyyouthranch.com
Soccer Sprouts www.sdsoccersprouts.com
We are an education-based soccer program that helps children learn the FUN-damentals of soccer through games and activities, while developing their gross and fine motor skills. Our PROFESSIONALLY trained coaches believe children learn by playing, and we strive to give them a solid foundation to enjoy soccer for many years.
Swan Lake Christian Camp www.myslcc.com
Come make great friends while experiencing a memorable week of camp on the shores of beautiful Swan Lake. Just 45 minutes from Sioux Falls, youth experience Christ through daily chapel, outdoor quiet times, campfires, and cabin devotions. Fun activities throughout the day include archery, crafts, swimming, canoeing, fishing, and recreational games.
Our camps are hands-on experiences that create memorable moments in a safe, one-ofa-kind environment. The Washington Pavilion provides wonderful opportunities for students of all ages to venture into the worlds of art, science, and theatre.
What will your kids be talking about this summer? Space, Sharks, Dinosaurs, Legos, or Pirates? They can explore it all through Wings Gymnastics’ weekly themed summer camp. Something different every week at our Bahnson location. Sign up for all 12 weeks or pick and choose the weeks you need.
YMCA Camp Leif Ericson www.siouxfallsymca.org/ymca-campleif-ericson
Campers ages 4-15 are welcome to join us for the best summer ever! Activities include: boating, archery, BB-guns, crafts, fishing, music, nature education, games, field trips, and MORE! 2022 programs are offered Monday-Friday in two-week sessions June 6th-August 12th.
As an added bonus, you can view the list of Summer 2022 Camps and Programs in print, online at www.thehoodmagazine.com or you can scan the QR code to get access to them on our website.
Kids ‘R’ Kids is excited to launch Summer Camp 2022, the return to summer fun! Both the Junior and Senior Camps have weeks filled with endless fun.
