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  A Noise Within - Summer With Shakespeare

  A Noise Within - Summer With Shakespeare

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  We have transformed our sold-out Summer With Shakespeare into a state-of-the-art online program to enjoy from your own home!

     Students will dance and perform plays, design costumes and sets, learn swords and stage combat, raise their voices and create character - all while dabbling in tech, magic, and improv. Truly, an incredible (online) experience to enhance summer break.

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse

  Denver

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  New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

     Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids show from Adams Mystery Playhouse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mUhTVpDNUk&feature=youtu.be Witness your Super Solver Kid Detectives as they demonstrate their super sleuth abilities using teacher-approved cognitive thinking skills during a live, on-line platform that enhances social interaction and team-work. Teachers, this activity is fantastic for developing reading and writing skills within your Mystery Units! Parents, use this for your Birthday Parties and Family Day! Counselors, take advantage of this unique experience to create a highlight for camp this Summer and Fall! Tickets can be purchased through our box office by calling 303-455-1848 or visiting our website at www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com! Based in Colorado, Adams Mystery Playhouse is one of the longest-running, full-time mystery theatres in the USA today. Adams is known as the foremost producer of interactive mysteries for kids since 2002, traveling to libraries, schools, camps and performing in their own Denver-based theatre. When it comes to interactive mysteries, Adams has it! Date: Wednesdays - Beginning September 2, 2020 Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time - MST) 12:30 pm (EST) * 9:30 am (PST) * 11:30 am (CST) Price: Tickets are $5.00 per person Please be sure to purchase a ticket for everyone in your group. Purchase tickets from the below calendar. Date & Time: You pick the date and time for your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery. Shows are approximately 75 minutes in length but can vary due to the interactive element of the experience. Price: $399.00 ON SALE at 50% OFF through 2020 for $199.00. Set up your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery by calling our box office at (303) 455-1848! https://www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com/kids.htm (less) ... Read more

  50% Off New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

  Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids sh…

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse Coupon

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  Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop

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  Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop

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  Summertime Creativity is NOT Cancelled! This is a perfect summer for kids to learn stop motion animation and submit movies to the "Digistars Kids Quarantine Film Fest"! Top films will be presented at the Denver Digerati's "SuperNova Animation Festival" in a showcase of young animators in September! It's open to kids 7-17 and there are some big prizes and awards. Not to mention the cool factor of submitting to a real film festival! Guided lessons and virtual summer camp are available

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  Synchronicity Theatre

  Atlanta

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  Synchronicity's Playmaking for Kids Summer Camp inspires creativity, collaboration and confidence in children ages K-8. Our virtual curriculum allows our playmakers to make new friends and take a break from the sitting. Our instructors change the game getting everyone up, moving and thinking creatively as they explore improvisation, set design, costuming and more to work towards a final virtual performance. For more information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or email synchropfk@gmail.com.

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  USFamilyGuide.com

  USFamilyGuide.com

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  The US Family Guide network of summer camp guides is your one stop shop for all your summer camp needs. Check out our new ONLINE SUMMER CAMP directory.

Academic/Technology Camps

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

  Laporte, MN

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  Camp Birchwood - Minnesota\'s Premier Summer Camp for Girls!

     Nestled atop a white-sandy beach surrounded by tall, fragrant pine trees, Camp Birchwood enjoys scenic vistas of Steamboat Lake from morning to night. Rarely visited by outside anglers or boaters - Steamboat is a pristine, quiet lake known for its peaceful surroundings and sparkling clean waters. Its shallow, gradual slope to the center allows its waters warm up quickly in May, offering a full summer's worth of fun and comfortable aquatic amusement. Activities at Birchwood engage every age of camper at every skill level. There is no experience necessary to participate in any activities at Birchwood and all the equipment is provided! At every activity campers of all ages learn, hands-on, in a supportive and encouraging setting. Activities are led by qualified, well-trained adults who hold current certifications necessary to maintain safety at all times. Each day, campers go to the "sign up window" to choose five activities to do the following day. Every activity that teaches a life-long recreational skill offers badges to earmark each level of achievement. These embroidered patches are handed out in the dining hall and then are attached to the camper's blue fleece Birchwood scarf (which is worn at campfire each week). (less) ... Read more

  We offer tons of ridiculousy fun activities

  Check out our winter craft projects at, campbirchwoodblog.com

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  Camp Invention

  Camp Invention

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  Looking for a STEM-powered day camp in Iowa this Summer?

     Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth's ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  CodeREV Kids

  CodeREV Kids

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  CodeREV Virtual STEAM and Tech Classes and Camps are the ultimate experience in creativity, education, and fun!

     Students are guided by their highly skilled and experienced expert instructor as they learn vital skills for the future while working together and socializing with like minded peers online. CodeREV is a leader in virtual classes, having led them for several years and taught thousands of students, with raving customer reviews and feedback. We build the future @ CodeREV Virtual. Build. Code. Create. Join us for classes at coderevkid.com/livestream, and camps at coderevkids.com/camps.

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  DigiPen Academy

  Bothell

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  DigiPen Academy

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  DigiPen Academy summer programs provide all-day camp opportunities to students aged 5-18 in Animation, Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Production and Music & Sound Design in

     an engaging hands-on environment. Our exploratory and preparatory STEM programs give students the opportunity to discover lifelong passions and dreams. Through Cosplay, Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, VR, and Manga, students turn their downtime into reality. Younger students explore the realm of building worlds and setting the stage for video game development while older students build resumes and college applications with personal experience learning from experts in the field.

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  Summer at Delphi

  Sheridan

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  Summer at Delphi

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  Summer at Delphi in Oregon, just an hour outside Portland is the perfect blend of learning, challenge and fun.

     Study in the morning to avoid the summer slide, then attend your choice of specialized camp in the afternoon. Age-appropriate camps are available with overnight accommodations. Specialized camps include maker and art camps, to theater, horseback riding, outdoor and film camp, we have options for every camper's interests. Delphi's culturally diverse environment is where learning is fun, the future is bright and every day is brimming with exciting opportunities. There is never a dull moment as students transition from a busy week of learning to exciting, off-campus adventures exploring some of the most exciting and beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Every weekend includes a different adventure such as going to the beach, touring Seattle, whitewater rafting and flying down sand dunes in a dune buggy. Campers can choose between two three-week sessions or one six-week session that are available from June 28th through August 7th. (less) ... Read more

Arts Camps

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  A Noise Within - Summer With Shakespeare

  A Noise Within - Summer With Shakespeare

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  We have transformed our sold-out Summer With Shakespeare into a state-of-the-art online program to enjoy from your own home!

     Students will dance and perform plays, design costumes and sets, learn swords and stage combat, raise their voices and create character - all while dabbling in tech, magic, and improv. Truly, an incredible (online) experience to enhance summer break.

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse

  Denver

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse

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  New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

     Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids show from Adams Mystery Playhouse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mUhTVpDNUk&feature=youtu.be Witness your Super Solver Kid Detectives as they demonstrate their super sleuth abilities using teacher-approved cognitive thinking skills during a live, on-line platform that enhances social interaction and team-work. Teachers, this activity is fantastic for developing reading and writing skills within your Mystery Units! Parents, use this for your Birthday Parties and Family Day! Counselors, take advantage of this unique experience to create a highlight for camp this Summer and Fall! Tickets can be purchased through our box office by calling 303-455-1848 or visiting our website at www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com! Based in Colorado, Adams Mystery Playhouse is one of the longest-running, full-time mystery theatres in the USA today. Adams is known as the foremost producer of interactive mysteries for kids since 2002, traveling to libraries, schools, camps and performing in their own Denver-based theatre. When it comes to interactive mysteries, Adams has it! Date: Wednesdays - Beginning September 2, 2020 Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time - MST) 12:30 pm (EST) * 9:30 am (PST) * 11:30 am (CST) Price: Tickets are $5.00 per person Please be sure to purchase a ticket for everyone in your group. Purchase tickets from the below calendar. Date & Time: You pick the date and time for your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery. Shows are approximately 75 minutes in length but can vary due to the interactive element of the experience. Price: $399.00 ON SALE at 50% OFF through 2020 for $199.00. Set up your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery by calling our box office at (303) 455-1848! https://www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com/kids.htm (less) ... Read more

  50% Off New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

  Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids sh…

  View

  Adams Mystery Playhouse Coupon

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  Ankeny Art Center

  Ankeny

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  The Ankeny Art Center is an innovative visual arts organization committed to providing superior art experiences that inspire, educate and challenge all members of our community. We are dedicated to supporting local artists, providing educational development and a diverse art experience for people of all ages. Our art gallery has new and inspiring exhibits every eight weeks and provides space for Iowa artists to showcase their work. Our gallery is designed to facilitate the introduction and development of diverse artists that work in a variety of styles and media to enrich the culture of our community. All of our exhibitions and artist receptions are free and open to the public. We provide exciting art classes, summer camps and workshops to students of ages and skill levels. Our certified art teachers are working artists or art instructors from the community who demonstrate an outstanding ability in teaching and artistic expression. The Ankeny Art Center also hosts the annual Santa's North Pole Village Craft Show featuring 300 vendors and approximately 5,000 shoppers. This event is one of the most popular craft shows in Iowa, has been an Ankeny tradition for more than three decades and features a variety of hand-crafted items. (less) ... Read more

  20% Off Classes for 1 Year!

  Become a member at the Ankeny Art Center and receive 20% off classes during your membership.

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

  Laporte, MN

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

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  Camp Birchwood - Minnesota\'s Premier Summer Camp for Girls!

     Nestled atop a white-sandy beach surrounded by tall, fragrant pine trees, Camp Birchwood enjoys scenic vistas of Steamboat Lake from morning to night. Rarely visited by outside anglers or boaters - Steamboat is a pristine, quiet lake known for its peaceful surroundings and sparkling clean waters. Its shallow, gradual slope to the center allows its waters warm up quickly in May, offering a full summer's worth of fun and comfortable aquatic amusement. Activities at Birchwood engage every age of camper at every skill level. There is no experience necessary to participate in any activities at Birchwood and all the equipment is provided! At every activity campers of all ages learn, hands-on, in a supportive and encouraging setting. Activities are led by qualified, well-trained adults who hold current certifications necessary to maintain safety at all times. Each day, campers go to the "sign up window" to choose five activities to do the following day. Every activity that teaches a life-long recreational skill offers badges to earmark each level of achievement. These embroidered patches are handed out in the dining hall and then are attached to the camper's blue fleece Birchwood scarf (which is worn at campfire each week). (less) ... Read more

  We offer tons of ridiculousy fun activities

  Check out our winter craft projects at, campbirchwoodblog.com

  View

  Camp Birchwood for Girls Coupon

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  DigiPen Academy

  Bothell

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  DigiPen Academy

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  DigiPen Academy summer programs provide all-day camp opportunities to students aged 5-18 in Animation, Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Production and Music & Sound Design in

     an engaging hands-on environment. Our exploratory and preparatory STEM programs give students the opportunity to discover lifelong passions and dreams. Through Cosplay, Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, VR, and Manga, students turn their downtime into reality. Younger students explore the realm of building worlds and setting the stage for video game development while older students build resumes and college applications with personal experience learning from experts in the field.

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  Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop

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  Digistars Make-a-Movie Workshop

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  Summertime Creativity is NOT Cancelled! This is a perfect summer for kids to learn stop motion animation and submit movies to the "Digistars Kids Quarantine Film Fest"! Top films will be presented at the Denver Digerati's "SuperNova Animation Festival" in a showcase of young animators in September! It's open to kids 7-17 and there are some big prizes and awards. Not to mention the cool factor of submitting to a real film festival! Guided lessons and virtual summer camp are available

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  French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

  Hancock

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  New York Overnight Summer Camp

     French Woods is an individual choice performing arts summer camp for children from 7 to 17 years old. We offer programs in theater, dance, music, circus, magic, rock and roll, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, water sports, skate board, horseback riding and more. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest.

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  Summer at Delphi

  Sheridan

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  Summer at Delphi

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  Summer at Delphi in Oregon, just an hour outside Portland is the perfect blend of learning, challenge and fun.

     Study in the morning to avoid the summer slide, then attend your choice of specialized camp in the afternoon. Age-appropriate camps are available with overnight accommodations. Specialized camps include maker and art camps, to theater, horseback riding, outdoor and film camp, we have options for every camper's interests. Delphi's culturally diverse environment is where learning is fun, the future is bright and every day is brimming with exciting opportunities. There is never a dull moment as students transition from a busy week of learning to exciting, off-campus adventures exploring some of the most exciting and beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Every weekend includes a different adventure such as going to the beach, touring Seattle, whitewater rafting and flying down sand dunes in a dune buggy. Campers can choose between two three-week sessions or one six-week session that are available from June 28th through August 7th. (less) ... Read more

Day Camps

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse

  Denver

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  Adams Mystery Playhouse

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  New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

     Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids show from Adams Mystery Playhouse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mUhTVpDNUk&feature=youtu.be Witness your Super Solver Kid Detectives as they demonstrate their super sleuth abilities using teacher-approved cognitive thinking skills during a live, on-line platform that enhances social interaction and team-work. Teachers, this activity is fantastic for developing reading and writing skills within your Mystery Units! Parents, use this for your Birthday Parties and Family Day! Counselors, take advantage of this unique experience to create a highlight for camp this Summer and Fall! Tickets can be purchased through our box office by calling 303-455-1848 or visiting our website at www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com! Based in Colorado, Adams Mystery Playhouse is one of the longest-running, full-time mystery theatres in the USA today. Adams is known as the foremost producer of interactive mysteries for kids since 2002, traveling to libraries, schools, camps and performing in their own Denver-based theatre. When it comes to interactive mysteries, Adams has it! Date: Wednesdays - Beginning September 2, 2020 Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time - MST) 12:30 pm (EST) * 9:30 am (PST) * 11:30 am (CST) Price: Tickets are $5.00 per person Please be sure to purchase a ticket for everyone in your group. Purchase tickets from the below calendar. Date & Time: You pick the date and time for your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery. Shows are approximately 75 minutes in length but can vary due to the interactive element of the experience. Price: $399.00 ON SALE at 50% OFF through 2020 for $199.00. Set up your own Online Virtual Kids' Mystery by calling our box office at (303) 455-1848! https://www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com/kids.htm (less) ... Read more

  50% Off New INTERACTIVE Kids Mystery Activity

  Are you a teacher, camp director, counselor or parent searching for interactive activities for your kids group? Check out this video clip of our new revolutionary INTERACTIVE on-line kids sh…

  View

  Adams Mystery Playhouse Coupon

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  adidas Tennis Camps

  Des Moines

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  Drake University - Tennis Camp - 6/16 - 6/19 and 6/23-6/26 - Co-ed

     The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

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  adidas Tennis Camps

  Pella

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  Central College - Tennis Camp - 7/19-7/24 - Co-ed

     The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

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  Ankeny Art Center

  Ankeny

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  The Ankeny Art Center is an innovative visual arts organization committed to providing superior art experiences that inspire, educate and challenge all members of our community. We are dedicated to supporting local artists, providing educational development and a diverse art experience for people of all ages. Our art gallery has new and inspiring exhibits every eight weeks and provides space for Iowa artists to showcase their work. Our gallery is designed to facilitate the introduction and development of diverse artists that work in a variety of styles and media to enrich the culture of our community. All of our exhibitions and artist receptions are free and open to the public. We provide exciting art classes, summer camps and workshops to students of ages and skill levels. Our certified art teachers are working artists or art instructors from the community who demonstrate an outstanding ability in teaching and artistic expression. The Ankeny Art Center also hosts the annual Santa's North Pole Village Craft Show featuring 300 vendors and approximately 5,000 shoppers. This event is one of the most popular craft shows in Iowa, has been an Ankeny tradition for more than three decades and features a variety of hand-crafted items. (less) ... Read more

  20% Off Classes for 1 Year!

  Become a member at the Ankeny Art Center and receive 20% off classes during your membership.

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - Des Moines, Ames

  Bricks 4 Kidz - Des Moines, Ames

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  Bricks 4 Kidz offers project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering and architecture, as well as concepts across a variety of subject areas including math, science and history using LEGO bricks. The activities are designed to trigger a child's lively imaginations, encourage problem solving and enable children to learn not only by listening and observing, but also by using their fine motor skills and spatial intelligence. Come learn, build and play with us.

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

  Laporte, MN

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  Camp Birchwood - Minnesota\'s Premier Summer Camp for Girls!

     Nestled atop a white-sandy beach surrounded by tall, fragrant pine trees, Camp Birchwood enjoys scenic vistas of Steamboat Lake from morning to night. Rarely visited by outside anglers or boaters - Steamboat is a pristine, quiet lake known for its peaceful surroundings and sparkling clean waters. Its shallow, gradual slope to the center allows its waters warm up quickly in May, offering a full summer's worth of fun and comfortable aquatic amusement. Activities at Birchwood engage every age of camper at every skill level. There is no experience necessary to participate in any activities at Birchwood and all the equipment is provided! At every activity campers of all ages learn, hands-on, in a supportive and encouraging setting. Activities are led by qualified, well-trained adults who hold current certifications necessary to maintain safety at all times. Each day, campers go to the "sign up window" to choose five activities to do the following day. Every activity that teaches a life-long recreational skill offers badges to earmark each level of achievement. These embroidered patches are handed out in the dining hall and then are attached to the camper's blue fleece Birchwood scarf (which is worn at campfire each week). (less) ... Read more

  We offer tons of ridiculousy fun activities

  Check out our winter craft projects at, campbirchwoodblog.com

  View

  Camp Birchwood for Girls Coupon

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  Camp Invention

  Camp Invention

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  Looking for a STEM-powered day camp in Iowa this Summer?

     Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth's ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).

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  Challenger Sports

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  Challenger's International Soccer Camp will offer programs for each age/ability level. The TinyTykes program, ages 2-5, provides fundamental soccer activities, games, and stories; designed to enhance technical skills along with physical and social development. The Half-Day Camp, ages 5-16, is the most popular program and will provide 3 hours of skill development, games, challenges and competitions each day. The Full-Day Camp, ages 8-18, is a 6 hour program filled with developmental practices, games, competitions and challenges. Campers will also receive free access to TopYa!'s Juggling Club Sampler, allowing them to continue their skill development at home with camp skills homework and on-going virtual training throughout their season. (less) ... Read more

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  CodeREV Kids

  CodeREV Kids

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  CodeREV Virtual STEAM and Tech Classes and Camps are the ultimate experience in creativity, education, and fun!

     Students are guided by their highly skilled and experienced expert instructor as they learn vital skills for the future while working together and socializing with like minded peers online. CodeREV is a leader in virtual classes, having led them for several years and taught thousands of students, with raving customer reviews and feedback. We build the future @ CodeREV Virtual. Build. Code. Create. Join us for classes at coderevkid.com/livestream, and camps at coderevkids.com/camps.

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  DigiPen Academy

  Bothell

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  DigiPen Academy summer programs provide all-day camp opportunities to students aged 5-18 in Animation, Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Production and Music & Sound Design in

     an engaging hands-on environment. Our exploratory and preparatory STEM programs give students the opportunity to discover lifelong passions and dreams. Through Cosplay, Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, VR, and Manga, students turn their downtime into reality. Younger students explore the realm of building worlds and setting the stage for video game development while older students build resumes and college applications with personal experience learning from experts in the field.

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  i9 Sports - Greater Des Moines

  i9 Sports - Greater Des Moines

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  Are you looking for a FUN, Organized, Laid Back, Family Oriented youth sports league for your child? If so, then i9 Sports is the choice for you and your family. i9 Sports is the nations leader in youth sports and we are here to not just play a sport, but we are here to make a difference within the communities that we offer leagues. You can choose from Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball & Baseball ranging in ages from as young as 3 yrs of age all the way up to 12 yrs of age. Locations in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee & Urbandale.

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  Keystone Science School

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  Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional Overnight and Day Camps or the excitement and adventure of our traveling Expeditions. Keystone Science School offers a variety of adventure and traditional camp activities within a structured environment designed to allow each camper and participant understand their potential. No matter the program, campers and participants will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Learn more at www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org, call (970) 468-2098, or email Support@KeystoneScienceSchool.org.

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  Tiny Tykes

  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Summer Soccer Camps - 6 Iowa Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork

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  USFamilyGuide.com

  USFamilyGuide.com

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  The US Family Guide network of summer camp guides is your one stop shop for all your summer camp needs. Check out our new ONLINE SUMMER CAMP directory.

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  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

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  At YMCA Day Camps, caring professional role models create experiences that help youth build character, gain confidence and learn friendship skills. All of our Y Day Camps instill the Y's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into every activity, every day. Our camps are ACA (American Camp Association) accredited and focus on three of the critical dimensions of children's well-being, including: achievement, belonging and developing relationships. We offer summer Day Camps through several of our branches and at multiple locations throughout central Iowa.

Overnight/Destination Camps

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

  Laporte, MN

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  Camp Birchwood - Minnesota\'s Premier Summer Camp for Girls!

     Nestled atop a white-sandy beach surrounded by tall, fragrant pine trees, Camp Birchwood enjoys scenic vistas of Steamboat Lake from morning to night. Rarely visited by outside anglers or boaters - Steamboat is a pristine, quiet lake known for its peaceful surroundings and sparkling clean waters. Its shallow, gradual slope to the center allows its waters warm up quickly in May, offering a full summer's worth of fun and comfortable aquatic amusement. Activities at Birchwood engage every age of camper at every skill level. There is no experience necessary to participate in any activities at Birchwood and all the equipment is provided! At every activity campers of all ages learn, hands-on, in a supportive and encouraging setting. Activities are led by qualified, well-trained adults who hold current certifications necessary to maintain safety at all times. Each day, campers go to the "sign up window" to choose five activities to do the following day. Every activity that teaches a life-long recreational skill offers badges to earmark each level of achievement. These embroidered patches are handed out in the dining hall and then are attached to the camper's blue fleece Birchwood scarf (which is worn at campfire each week). (less) ... Read more

  We offer tons of ridiculousy fun activities

  Check out our winter craft projects at, campbirchwoodblog.com

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  Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert

  Lake Hubert, MN

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  Minnesota Traditional Overnight Camps.

     For over one hundred years, Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Lake Hubert for Girls have excelled in providing one of the best sleep-away adventures in the United States. Our brother-sister camps are located on opposite sides of Lake Hubert. With top of the line activities and instruction, our family-run camps offer the perfect playground for skill-building, fostering emotional growth, and just having a blast.

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

  Hancock

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  New York Overnight Summer Camp

     French Woods is an individual choice performing arts summer camp for children from 7 to 17 years old. We offer programs in theater, dance, music, circus, magic, rock and roll, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, water sports, skate board, horseback riding and more. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest.

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  Keystone Science School

  Keystone

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  Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional Overnight and Day Camps or the excitement and adventure of our traveling Expeditions. Keystone Science School offers a variety of adventure and traditional camp activities within a structured environment designed to allow each camper and participant understand their potential. No matter the program, campers and participants will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Learn more at www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org, call (970) 468-2098, or email Support@KeystoneScienceSchool.org.

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  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more

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  Summer at Delphi

  Sheridan

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  Summer at Delphi in Oregon, just an hour outside Portland is the perfect blend of learning, challenge and fun.

     Study in the morning to avoid the summer slide, then attend your choice of specialized camp in the afternoon. Age-appropriate camps are available with overnight accommodations. Specialized camps include maker and art camps, to theater, horseback riding, outdoor and film camp, we have options for every camper's interests. Delphi's culturally diverse environment is where learning is fun, the future is bright and every day is brimming with exciting opportunities. There is never a dull moment as students transition from a busy week of learning to exciting, off-campus adventures exploring some of the most exciting and beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Every weekend includes a different adventure such as going to the beach, touring Seattle, whitewater rafting and flying down sand dunes in a dune buggy. Campers can choose between two three-week sessions or one six-week session that are available from June 28th through August 7th. (less) ... Read more

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  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

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  At YMCA Day Camps, caring professional role models create experiences that help youth build character, gain confidence and learn friendship skills. All of our Y Day Camps instill the Y's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into every activity, every day. Our camps are ACA (American Camp Association) accredited and focus on three of the critical dimensions of children's well-being, including: achievement, belonging and developing relationships. We offer summer Day Camps through several of our branches and at multiple locations throughout central Iowa.

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  adidas Tennis Camps

  Des Moines

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  Drake University - Tennis Camp - 6/16 - 6/19 and 6/23-6/26 - Co-ed

     The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

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  adidas Tennis Camps

  Pella

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  Central College - Tennis Camp - 7/19-7/24 - Co-ed

     The adidas Tennis Camps were developed to provide athletes an opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive atmosphere. Our campers learn from the best coaches in the sport and leave tennis camp with confidence and a passion to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime." Join us this summer for better tennis, new friends, and the best week of your summer!

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  Camp Birchwood for Girls

  Laporte, MN

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  Camp Birchwood - Minnesota\'s Premier Summer Camp for Girls!

     Nestled atop a white-sandy beach surrounded by tall, fragrant pine trees, Camp Birchwood enjoys scenic vistas of Steamboat Lake from morning to night. Rarely visited by outside anglers or boaters - Steamboat is a pristine, quiet lake known for its peaceful surroundings and sparkling clean waters. Its shallow, gradual slope to the center allows its waters warm up quickly in May, offering a full summer's worth of fun and comfortable aquatic amusement. Activities at Birchwood engage every age of camper at every skill level. There is no experience necessary to participate in any activities at Birchwood and all the equipment is provided! At every activity campers of all ages learn, hands-on, in a supportive and encouraging setting. Activities are led by qualified, well-trained adults who hold current certifications necessary to maintain safety at all times. Each day, campers go to the "sign up window" to choose five activities to do the following day. Every activity that teaches a life-long recreational skill offers badges to earmark each level of achievement. These embroidered patches are handed out in the dining hall and then are attached to the camper's blue fleece Birchwood scarf (which is worn at campfire each week). (less) ... Read more

  We offer tons of ridiculousy fun activities

  Check out our winter craft projects at, campbirchwoodblog.com

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  Challenger Sports

  Multiple Locations

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  Challenger's International Soccer Camp will offer programs for each age/ability level. The TinyTykes program, ages 2-5, provides fundamental soccer activities, games, and stories; designed to enhance technical skills along with physical and social development. The Half-Day Camp, ages 5-16, is the most popular program and will provide 3 hours of skill development, games, challenges and competitions each day. The Full-Day Camp, ages 8-18, is a 6 hour program filled with developmental practices, games, competitions and challenges. Campers will also receive free access to TopYa!'s Juggling Club Sampler, allowing them to continue their skill development at home with camp skills homework and on-going virtual training throughout their season. (less) ... Read more

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  i9 Sports - Greater Des Moines

  i9 Sports - Greater Des Moines

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  Are you looking for a FUN, Organized, Laid Back, Family Oriented youth sports league for your child? If so, then i9 Sports is the choice for you and your family. i9 Sports is the nations leader in youth sports and we are here to not just play a sport, but we are here to make a difference within the communities that we offer leagues. You can choose from Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball & Baseball ranging in ages from as young as 3 yrs of age all the way up to 12 yrs of age. Locations in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee & Urbandale.

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  Keystone Science School

  Keystone

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  Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional Overnight and Day Camps or the excitement and adventure of our traveling Expeditions. Keystone Science School offers a variety of adventure and traditional camp activities within a structured environment designed to allow each camper and participant understand their potential. No matter the program, campers and participants will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Learn more at www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org, call (970) 468-2098, or email Support@KeystoneScienceSchool.org.

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  Outward Bound

  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more

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  Summer at Delphi

  Sheridan

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  Summer at Delphi in Oregon, just an hour outside Portland is the perfect blend of learning, challenge and fun.

     Study in the morning to avoid the summer slide, then attend your choice of specialized camp in the afternoon. Age-appropriate camps are available with overnight accommodations. Specialized camps include maker and art camps, to theater, horseback riding, outdoor and film camp, we have options for every camper's interests. Delphi's culturally diverse environment is where learning is fun, the future is bright and every day is brimming with exciting opportunities. There is never a dull moment as students transition from a busy week of learning to exciting, off-campus adventures exploring some of the most exciting and beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Every weekend includes a different adventure such as going to the beach, touring Seattle, whitewater rafting and flying down sand dunes in a dune buggy. Campers can choose between two three-week sessions or one six-week session that are available from June 28th through August 7th. (less) ... Read more

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  Tiny Tykes

  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Summer Soccer Camps - 6 Iowa Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork

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  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

  YMCA of Greater Des Moines

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  At YMCA Day Camps, caring professional role models create experiences that help youth build character, gain confidence and learn friendship skills. All of our Y Day Camps instill the Y's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into every activity, every day. Our camps are ACA (American Camp Association) accredited and focus on three of the critical dimensions of children's well-being, including: achievement, belonging and developing relationships. We offer summer Day Camps through several of our branches and at multiple locations throughout central Iowa.