Adventure awaits at summer camp

When it comes to summer camp, there is something for every child in Jefferson City.
When it comes to summer camp, there is something for every child in Jefferson City.

THEATER CAMP

Capital City Productions 

Location: Capital City Productions

Dates: July 10-29

Time: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Performance dates: 7 p.m. on July 28; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 29

Age group: Third graders through rising twelfth graders

Fees: $425

Get ready to shine on stage this summer with Disney’s Newsies Jr. The 2012 Broadway musical is based on the 1992 film where newsies unite together from across New York City to rally against unfair prices from a large newspaper publisher. Campers will learn strong acting skills, music direction, choreography, special effect theatre make-up, lighting design, sound and sound effect creation, props creation, costuming, crafts, backstage crew and more. Register online at www.app.arts-people.com


TRADITIONAL CAMPS

YMCA 

Location: TBD

Dates: May 30 - Aug. 11

Time: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Kindergarteners through sixth graders

Fees: $115 for YMCA members and $135 for non-members

This traditional-style summer camp offers staple summer activities, like field trips, camp assemblies, swimming, arts and crafts, games, special guests and other engaging events. This summer-long program allows campers to have the fullest summer camp experience. Register online at www.jcymca.org/summer-camp/

 

JC Parks 

Aqua Adventure Camp

Location: Memorial Park and Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering second to fourth grade and entering fifth to seventh grade

Fees: Regular $122; late $132

About: Beat the heat with this refreshing swimming summer camp. This camp includes a variety of water activities such as slide races, water relays, water polo, diving competitions, water safety and more. The two age groups are split into different sessions each week. Campers also have the opportunity to receive morning swimming lessons at Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center paired with the camp. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/aqua-adventure-camp

 

Binder Adventure Camp Level 1

Location: Binder Park Pavilion

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering third to fifth grade

Fees: Regular $122; late $132

About: If you're a camper seeking outdoor adventure this summer, this camp is for you! Learn valuable outdoor skills and enjoy activities including fishing, fort building, archery, a low ropes course, climbing wall, zipline, hiking, canoeing, lake day and other events. Campers will go to Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center, Washington Park Ice Area, Cooper Park or Community Park during the camp. Register online at jcparks.com/program/binder-adventure-camp-level-1/

 

Binder Adventure Camp Level 2

Location: Binder Park Pavilion/Park House

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering sixth to eighth grade

Fees: Regular $122; late $132

About: For older campers, Binder Adventure Camp Level Two offers advanced outdoor activities. Level two campers will still get to enjoy level one events such as canoeing, archery, fort building, lake day, hiking and a climbing wall along with an aerial adventure course and a high ropes course. Campers will go to Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center, Washington Park Ice Area, Cooper Park or Community Park during the camp. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/binder-adventure-camp-level-2/.

 

Camp Frost

Location: Washington Park Ice Arena

Dates: June 5 - July 28

Time: 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering first to sixth grade and entering second to seventh grade

Fees: Regular $122; late $132

About: Take chill to a whole new level this summer with Camp Frost. This camp provides campers the opportunity to learn the basics of ice skating and safety on the ice. Campers will also go outside and partake in regular camp events outside the arena. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/camp-frost/.

 

Camp Out N About

Location: Ellis-Porter Riverside Park Pavilion

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering first to seventh grade

Fees: Regular $120; late $130

About: Looking to have fun this summer and just be a kid? Camp Out N About is a recreational games and sports summer camp that welcomes campers of all athletic abilities and is not a skills-based camp. Once a week the camp will take a field trip out into the community. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/camp-out-n-about/.

 

Camp Wokka Wokka

Location: McClung Park

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering kindergarten to second grade

Fees: Regular $120; late $130

About: With weekly themes such as Dragon Tales, Lego Star Wars and Paw Patrol, campers have the chance to dive into arts and crafts, cookouts, hikes, nature studies, physical activities and field trips. Each week campers will go on a field trip to locations like Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool, Washington Park Ice Arena, Cooper Park and Community Park. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/camp-wokka-wokka/.

 

Camp Unite

Location: McClung Park and The Linc

Dates: Aug. 7-11

Time: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering kindergarten to second grade; entering third to sixth grade

Fees: Early bird $120; regular $130

About: This camp includes games, crafts, a field trip and activities based on the animated cartoon, Justice League. Join superheroes like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and others in this action-packed camp. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/jurassic-adventures/.

 

Little Picassos Day Camp 

Location: Green Berry Acres Park

Dates: July 5-7; Aug. 7-11

Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Age group: Entering fourth to seventh grade

Fees: July session regular $90; late $100/ Aug session regular $150; late $160

About: This camp taps into a camper’s artistic visions with activities including painting, drawing, cartooning, clay and other artistic mediums. All sessions are taught by local professional artists and art teachers. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/littlepicassos/.


SPORTS CAMPS

Nike Basketball Camp 

Location: Capital City High School

Dates: May 30 - June 2

Time: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Age group: 8-15 years old

Fees: $275

About: Ready to sharpen, enhance and refine your basketball skills? This all-encompassing camp is held by professional basketball player Lance Harris and helps players of all abilities to strengthen their skills at the post, wing or guard position. This four-day co-ed camp will focus on skill development, team play and new techniques and drills. Register online at www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camp-jefferson-city.


Capitol Kids

Cheer 101

Location: Capitol Kids

Dates: Sessions June to Aug

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Age group: 6-18 years old

Fees: Three-day camps are $100; five-day camps are $155

About: This cheer camp will encompass various aspects of cheer from stunts, dance, jumps, tumbling, and cheer chants. During camp, cheerleaders will put a routine together and will perform it on the final day. Register online at www.moprotraininggrounds.com/.

 

MoPro Training Grounds

Ninja Warrior Camp

Location: Capitol Kids

Dates: Sessions May to Aug

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Age group: 6-18 years old

Fees: Three-day camps are $100; five-day camps are $155

About: Campers will have the chance to do obstacles seen on the show “American Ninja Warrior” and work on balance, agility, grip strength and obstacle technique. Campers will do challenges and compete on a full ninja warrior course. Register online at www.moprotraininggrounds.com/.


STEM/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

JC Parks

Camp Green Berry

Location: Green Berry Acres Park

Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Time: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Age group: Entering first to fourth grade

Fees: Regular $120; late $130

About: This new summer camp dives into STEM curriculum and immerses campers in a nature education program. Campers will have the chance to learn about conservation and nature ethics while creating natural crafts and engaging in nature activities with a new adventure theme each week. Register online at www.jcparks.com/program/camp-green-berry/

 

Lab Space Robotics

STEM Camp

Location: Lab Space Robotics

Dates: June 12-15; July 10-14

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1-4 p.m.

Age group: Third to fifth grade

Fees: $150

About: Explore the world of STEM by building and programming robots, 3D design and printing, math art and other engineering projects. Campers even have the opportunity to try coding in Scratch, a programming language for kids developed at MIT. All supplies are provided and campers can take home projects. Register online at labspacerobotics.com/events/stem-camp-grades-3-5/

 

STEM Camp

Location: Lab Space Robotics

Dates: June 12-16

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Age group: fifth to seventh grade

Fees: $150

About: Learn to build and program robots in this creative STEM camp. Campers have the chance to design robots to complete challenges, work with TinkerCAD to enhance 3D design skills and explore engineering concepts and building projects that campers can take home. All supplies are provided. Register online at labspacerobotics.com/events/stem-camp-grades-5-7/


FAITH-BASED CAMPS

Diocese of Jefferson City

Camp Lolek

Location: Osage Branch Retreat Center

Dates: Junior high boys- Session 1: May 29 - June 2; Session 3: June 11-13

Junior high girls- Session 2: June 5- 9; Session 4: June 15-17

Age group: incoming sixth to eighth graders

Fees: $150 for the three-day camp; $200 for the five-day camp

About: This sleep-away faith-based summer camp is for junior high students looking to immerse themselves in the Joy of Christ, faith and community. There are four different session options for a shorter or longer camp experience. Register online at diojeffcity.org/camp-lolek/

 

Camp Maccabee

Location: TBD

Dates: June 19-24

Age group: Freshmen to senior high school men

Fees: $250

About: This sleepaway faith-based camp is for high school men looking to become strong leaders, cultivate friendships and grow through their faith. Campers will have the opportunity to practice their faith, experience brotherhood, gain leadership skills and build team-building skills. Register online at diojeffcity.org/youth-ministry/camp-maccabee/

  

Camp Siena

Location: Osage Branch Retreat Center

Dates: June 25-30

Age group: Freshman to senior high school girls

Fees: $250

About: This sleepaway faith-based camp is for high school women looking to deepen their relationship with God and others. Camp activities include water events, horseback riding and arts and crafts. Register online at diojeffcity.org/youth-ministry/camp-siena/