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2019 SUMMER CAMPSDIRECTORY

Descriptions and contact information for over 40 camps

For more information, visit www.uky.edu/hr/resources-for-parents/summer-camps-fair/directory

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INDEX OF SUMMER CAMPS

Academic/ArtsBite-Sized China Camp .................................................................... 4Bricks 4 Kidz - Summer Camps using LEGO® Bricks ..................... 4Club SciKidz Science & Technology Camps .................................... 5CREATE Art Camp ........................................................................... 5Cut & Paste Craft Studio ................................................................. 6Explorium ......................................................................................... 6InnOVATION Arts Academy ............................................................ 6Newton’s Attic STEM Day Camps ................................................... 7See Blue See STEM Summer Camp Experiences ............................ 7Sullivan University Culinary, Medical Camps ................................... 8The Living Arts & Science Center .................................................... 8Tutor Doctor of The Bluegrass ........................................................ 9UK Philosophy Camp ....................................................................... 9UK WRD Video/Making and Video/Gaming Camps ....................... 9 Week of Code Summer Camp ....................................................... 10

AthleticLEF Climbing Summer Camp ........................................................ 10Lexington Tennis Club All Sports Camp ........................................ 11Life Adventure Center ................................................................... 11The Academy-Lexington Gymnastics Cheerleading and Sports .... 12UK Summer Swim Camps & Clinics ............................................... 12Urban Ninja Summer Camp ........................................................... 12

GeneralAll About Kids Childcare and Learning Center ............................. 13Camp Co-op .................................................................................. 13Camp Redwood ............................................................................. 13Canoe Kentucky............................................................................. 14Creation Kingdom ......................................................................... 14Dr. Kim’s Taekwondo Summer Camp ............................................ 15

INDEX OF SUMMER CAMPS

Dungeons and Dragons Camp ...................................................... 15Good Shepherd Day School Goes Around the World .................. 16JA Biztown® Summer Camp ......................................................... 16Junior Master Gardener ................................................................ 16Martial Arts USA Summer Camp ................................................... 16Pepperhill Day School & Camp ..................................................... 17Walnut Hills Day School Camp Imagination .................................. 18Wild Thyme Summer Cooking Camps .......................................... 18YMCA of Central Kentucky ........................................................... 19

ReligiousAldersgate Camp & Retreat Center ............................................. 19Blue Grass Christian Camp ............................................................ 20Camp Livingston ............................................................................ 20Camp Shalom................................................................................. 21Lexington Christian Academy’s Summer Adventure .................... 22

Special NeedsLions Camp Crescendo Inc. ........................................................... 23Talk About Fun Speech and Language Summer Clinic ................. 23

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Academic/Arts

Bite-Sized China CampUKCI’s Chinese Language and Culture camp offers Chinese language and culture experiences to students in the Lexington area. Our instructors immerse campers in Chinese culture through hands-on activities and games.

This year’s theme is “Bite-sized China,” focusing on one element of Chinese culture each day, including food, music, dance, calligraphy, painting, handicrafts, games, and martial arts.

Ages: rising 1st-6th grades Dates: June 3-7 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $150/week UK discount: 10% early registration discount through April 12 Location: UK Confucius InstituteLittle Fine Arts Library, Lower Level160 Patterson Dr., Lexington, KY 40506 Contact: Carrie Wheeler, K-12 Program CoordinatorPhone: 859-218-4071Email: [email protected]

http://international.uky.edu/UKCI/K12/Students/Camps

Bricks 4 Kidz - Summer Camps using LEGO® BricksJoin us for a fun-filled summer of fun and educational camps using LEGO® Bricks! Our camps can hold up to 20 children for a three-hour schedule. Campers are welcome to sign up for morning and afternoon sessions and bring a lunch. We work in rotating stations of four kids for model build, free play, mosaics, games, crafts or activities. All campers get to take home a customized mini-figure at the end of the week.

Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 29-August 13 Times: 9 a.m.-noon and/or 1-4 p.m., supervised lunch with extended day options available Cost: Daily: $35 half-day/$60 full-dayWeekly: $160 half-day/$250 full-dayExtended day option: +$5/day/child UK discount: 5% Location: Best Brains Learning Center3101 Clays Mill Road, Ste. 106Lexington, KY 40503 Contact: Tracy Morris, OwnerPhone: 859-433-1515Email: [email protected]

https://www.bricks4kidz.com/ kentucky-lexington-georgetown/summer-camps


Club SciKidz Science & Technology CampsA STEM day camp where every child is a scientist! Our camps specialize in hands-on, minds-on activities for children going into Pre-K through 8th grade. We offer a large variety of interesting camps including Video Game Creation, Veterinary Medicine, Minecraft programming, Engineering, Space, Paleontology, Biology, Chem-istry, Oceanography, Robotics, drones and much more!

Each camp inspires interest in science and technology by involving kids in the creation of hands-on experiments and take-home projects. Many of our camps have expertise of visiting pro-fessionals too. For example, campers will hear from actual veterinarians and crime scene investigators for Emer-gency Vet and CSI camps. We also incorporate recreational time to allow brain breaks and friendship building, ensuring the best time for your child.

Ages: PreK - 8th grades Dates: Lexington Camp Dates: June 10-14, July 15-19, July 22-26Louisville Camp Dates: June 10-August 2, excluding week of July 4th Times: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended day options available Cost: $265+ UK discount: $20 offLocation: Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School, 605 Hill N Dale Rd,

Lexington, KY 40503*3 locations in Louisville Contact: Brooke Whitaker,Co-Owner/DirectorPhone: 502-219-2665Email: [email protected]

http://www.clubscikidzkentucky.com

CREATE Art CampCamp CREATE was developed to provide arts enrichment and learning activities for children ages 4-12. Our unique camp is full of playful experi-mentation of art processes and materials. We encourage individual expression and imaginative explo-ration of each child’s artistic ideas. Please join us for a fun-filled summer!

Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 3-7 Cardboard CreationsJune 10-14 Sew Much FunJune 17-21 Fairies and UnicornsJune 24-28 Slime and PotionsJuly 8-12 Under the SeaJuly 15-19 DIY DesignerJuly 22-26 DollhouseJuly 29-Aug. 2 Art LabAug. 5-9 Mixed Media Mania Times: full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., half-day 9 a.m.-noon. Extended day options available Cost: full-day $250, half-day $150 UK discount: 10% off Location: 193 Kentucky Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

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Contact: Sydney Cox, OwnerPhone: 859-429-1594Email: [email protected]

www.creatstudioky.com

Cut & Paste Craft StudioJoin us at Cut & Paste for a summer full of creative fun! Explore animals, create fashion, design a dollhouse or a tree house, and decorate your room. We have week-long and one-day camps available for ages 5 and up.

Ages: Each camp has its own age range. Most week-long camps are for ages 6 and up, while most one-day camps are for ages 5 and up. Dates: June 3-August 9 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Week-long camps: $170-$200; one-day camps: $40-$50; Sibling discount. Location: 220 Ruccio Way, Ste. 180,Lexington, KY 40503 Contact: Laurie Evans, OwnerPhone: 859-489-5273Email: [email protected]

www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com/camps

ExploriumEleven weeks of various camps, including:

• Blasting Through Summer• Creative Construction

• Animals, Animals, Animals• Under The Big Top• Science Spectacular• Party In The USA• Castles and Catapults• The Classics• Blast From The Past• Adventures In Wonderland • Fantastic Beasts and Where To

Find ThemAges: PreK-5th grade Dates: Weekly, May 28-Aug 9 Times: Drop-off starts at 8 a.m., pick-up is no later than 5:30 p.m. Cost: full-day: $225/wk;half-day: $115/wk Location: 440 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507 Contact: Kalli Turner, Education DirectorPhone: 859-258-3253Email: [email protected]

http://explorium.com/events/camps

InnOVATION Arts AcademyAges: 3-18 Dates: July 1-6; July 15-20, July 22-Aug 3; June dates pending Times: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with half-day options for some camps Cost: $150/wk half-days$275/wk full-days$475/2 weeks Location: 2670 Wilhite Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 Contact: Mary Joy Nelson, Executive DirectorPhone: 859-489-2683Email: [email protected]

https://www.innovationarts.org


Newton’s Attic STEM CampsNewton’s Attic offers a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) day camps in the areas of robotics, aerospace, rocketry, chemistry, electrical and mechanical pre-engineering, and computer pro-gramming. Newton’s Attic classes are project based with small class sizes and personalized instruction.

Ages: 1st-10th grades; Dark Planet sessions for 6th-8th and 9th-12th Dates: Weekly, May 28- Aug. 16 Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. full-day; morning and afternoon half-day options available; extended day options available Cost: half-day $195 - $225/wk; full-day $390 - $475/wk UK discount: 5% tuition, 10% sibling discount, and no early drop-off fee Location: Main campus: 4974 Old Versailles Road, Lexington, KY;Three weeks of day camps at the Georgetown Campus of BCTC in June and July, with classes and dates TBD;Multiple sessions of Dark Planet, an overnight engineering adventure program at Aradyn in Wolfe County (more info at www.DarkPlanet.info). Contact: Dawn Cloyd, Director of Community OutreachPhone: 859-368-7334Email: [email protected]

https://www.newtonsattic.org

See Blue See STEM Summer Camp ExperiencesA collaboration with the UK Colleges of Education, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences, the See Blue See STEM Summer Experiences’ goal is to expose students to a variety of positive learning experiences and career options in the STEM fields. The week-long day camps are designed to help students explore and integrate the STEM disciplines through authentic hands-on projects and real-world applications.

Ages: STEM Camp: rising 2nd-8th gradesRobotics Camp: rising 5th-8th gradesChemCamp: rising 9-12th grades Dates: STEM Camp: June 3-7, 10-14, or 17-21Robotics Camp: June 3-7ChemCamp: June 17-21 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended day options available Cost: $250/week Location: UK campus Contact: Margaret Mohr-Schroeder,Co-DirectorPhone: 859-285-0147Email: [email protected]

https://education.uky.edu/stem/camp

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Sullivan University Culinary, Medical CampsHigh school students may choose from a variety of camps: Culinary, Advanced Culinary, Baking & Pastry, Advanced Baking & Pastry, Cyber-security, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Vex Robotics, Web Develop-ment and Medical Camp. Because these are overnight camps, housing, food, supplies for camp and evening activities are included in the price!

We also have a Pharmacy Day Camp for high school students at the Louis-ville campus during a separate week.

Ages: 9th-12th grades Dates: June 9-14, overnight campJune 22-26, Pharmacy day camp Times: Overnight camp is Sunday, June 9 in the afternoon through Friday, June 14 in the afternoon. Cost: $900 - Culinary, Advanced Culinary, Baking & Pastry, Advanced Baking & Pastry$545 - Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Medical, Vex Robotics and Web Development UK discount: Register before March 15 for a discount of $100 on overnight camps. (Pharmacy Camp is not included in this offer)Location: Sullivan Louisville and Lexington campuses Contact: Michele Faught,High School RepresentativePhone: 859-608-6267Email: [email protected]

https://sullivan.edu/summercamps

The Living Arts & Science CenterWatch creativity grow with nine week-long summer camps for kids preschool to high school. Lego robots in the morning and cooking from the garden in the afternoon! Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an amazing variety of classes with full-day and half-day schedules available. Lunch period is included for full-day students, BYOL (bring your own lunch). Free time pro-vided outdoors when weather permits.

Ages: 3-18 Dates: Weekly, June 3-August 2 Times: 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; extended day from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; supervised lunch Cost: Price varies per class UK discount: Free family membership Location: The Living Arts & Science CenterContact: Kristin Voskuhl,Director of Marketing and SalesPhone: 859-252-5222Email: [email protected]

http://www.LASCLEX.org


Tutor Doctor of The BluegrassTutor Doctor offers summer learning in a one-to-one environment. We also offer ACT test prep classes over the summer.

Ages: All Dates: Customized to fit your schedule Times: Customized to fit your schedule Cost: Plans are customized and vary Location: Your home or wherever your needs can best be met Contact: Suzanne Phillips, OwnerPhone: 859-321-4635Email: [email protected]

www.tutordoctor.com/bluegrass

UK Philosophy CampThe philosophy department at UK is putting on its annual philosophy camp for high schoolers! We will explore different topics in philosophy and apply them to everyday experiences and situations. As always, we offer our camp at NO COST to students or families. It is our mission to make philosophy interesting and accessible for people of all backgrounds.

Ages: 9th-12th graders Dates: July 8-12 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: No cost, donations welcome Location: UK campus Contact: Lauren Dickey, PGSA PresidentPhone: 727-244-4293Email: [email protected]

UK WRD Video/Making and Video/Gaming CampsVideo/Making and Video/Gaming Camp is a place for kids to learn about and explore their creativity with digital technology. During this camp kids will expand abilities and deepen their understanding about how digital video and gaming technologies function in the world around them. They make their own videos and games to tell stories and express ideas. Campers learn not only how to use the technology, but how to use rhetoric to communicate their ideas in effective and substantive ways.

Ages: 10-14 Dates: WRD Video/Making Camp: June 17-21WRD Video/Gaming Camp: June 24-28 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $200/camp; $50 discount for siblings or multiple camps Location: University of Kentucky Computer Lab (TBD)Contact: Joshua Abboud,Assistant Professor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital StudiesPhone: 859-257-8337Email: [email protected]

https://wrd.as.uky.edu/video-camp

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Cost: $495/week UK discount: Thanks to our sponsor, Verizon, we can offer some partial scholarships. For more information, contact [email protected]. Location: 348 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507Contact: Ross Ladenburger,Marketing ManagerPhone: 859-960-4600Email: [email protected]

https://www.awesomeincu.com/weekofcode

Athletic

LEF Climbing Summer CampLearn not only the fundamentals of rock climbing but also participate in team building activities and create fun crafts!

Ages: 6-12 Dates: Weekly, June 10-August 9 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $225/week Location: 916 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505 Contact: Heather Carpenter,Director of MarketingPhone: 859-339-9724Email: [email protected]

https://www.lefclimbing.com

Week of Code Summer CampWhat if your child spent their summer learning to make apps instead of play-ing them? This camp, designed for 10- to15-year-old students, introduces the fundamentals of coding. Students will create websites, mobile apps, and video games all while having fun with our energetic team.

By the end of the week, each student will have built at least one web page, app, and video game using program-ming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Arduino w/C++, and Unity 3D w/C#. The camp is kept small to ensure everyone gets focused attention and learns at their pace.

More than just coding - Week of Code boosts creativity, logical thinking skills, and brain power! In addition to programming time aside, campers will interact with our upbeat team for unplugged activities and games. Week of Code is a blend of computer programming, problem-solving, and teamwork!

Ages: 10-15 (If your child is not in that age range but wants to participate, please send an email to [email protected]) Dates: June 10-13, June 17-20, July 8-11, or July 15-18 Times: 1-5 p.m.; early drop-off available


Lexington Tennis Club All Sports CampThe Lexington Tennis Club is offering Summer Sports Camps for children going into 1st grade through 8th grade. Activities include Tennis, Swim-ming, Basketball, Ball Sports, Fitness/Gym and more.

We are a weekly camp that focuses on tennis along with introduction of other sports and activities to create a fun atmosphere while empowering youth with skills, values and expe-riences they need to be happy and successful. We offer full- and half-day camps with tennis in the morning and afternoon along with different afternoon sports daily.

Ages: Rising 1st-8th graders Dates: Weekly, June 3-August 5 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Full-day $196/wk; half-day $100/wk Location: 410 Redding RoadLexington, KY 40517 Contact: Brooks Lundy,General ManagerPhone: 859-509-9707Email: [email protected]

http://www.ltctennis.com

Life Adventure CenterSafe, fun & challenging – outdoor high adventure day camp includes horsemanship, climbing, zip lines, canoeing, swimming, archery and more in a beautiful, 575-acre natural setting, only 20 minutes from Lexing-ton. More than a mere fun recreation (and make no mistake – we have a TON of fun!) our highly trained and certified staff guide your camper through adventures specifically designed to build confidence, resil-ience, positive communication and leadership skills – skills for life! American Camp Association Accredited.

Ages: 8-16 Dates: Session 1: June 17-21 (Ages 8-12)Session 2: July 8-12 (Ages 8-12)Session 3: July 15-19 (Ages 13-16) Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; extended day available Cost: Sessions 1 and 2: $425Session 3: $495 UK discount: $30 off Location: 570 Milner Road,Versailles KY 40383 Contact: Tim Magill, Executive DirectorPhone: 859-873-271Email: [email protected]

http://www.lifeadventurecenter.org

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The Academy - Lexington Gymnastics Cheerleading and SportsWe offer Gymnastics, Cheerleading, ALL Sports, Dance, and Circus camps.

Ages: 4-11 Dates: Day after Fayette County schools end until the day they begin in the fall Times: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; early drop-off available Cost: $125/week, plus activity fees UK discount: 10% off tuition Location: 3500 Arbor Drive, Lexington Contact: John Ireland, OwnerPhone: 859-361-3217Email: [email protected]

http://www.theacademylex.com

UK Summer Swim Camps and Clinics Elite swim camps and clinics for all swimmers.

Ages: 8-18 Dates: Camps: June 2-6, June 6/7, June 9-13, June 13/14;Clinics: June 20, June 27, July 2, July 11 Times: All day Cost: Varies UK discount: $50 off

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Location: Lancaster Aquatic Center, University of KentuckyContact: Emily Lyden, Director of OperationsPhone: 859-537-7272Email: [email protected]

https://ukathletics.com/news/2018/12/21/2019-kentucky-swimming-diving-summer-camps.aspx

Urban Ninja Summer Camps Are your kids functionally fit and capable of handling an emergency like a zombie apocalypse? How well can they climb fences, leap over obstacles, and drag their wounded friends to safety? Our camps will teach them how while having lots of fun and making new friends!! Camps start at $15/session all summer long.

Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 3-August 9 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day option available until 6 p.m. Cost: $30/day, $15/half-day, $120/week if registered by March 15 UK discount: $50 off Location: 1820 Bryan Station Rd., Lexington, KY 40505Contact: Susan Sharpe, ManagerPhone: 866-923-5569 ext 1Email: [email protected]

https://lexington.urbanninjaproject.com/camps/lexington

General

All About Kids Childcare and Learning CenterSTEM camp for school-aged students, with two weekly field trips

Ages: 6-12 Dates: Follows local school schedules Times: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $190/week UK discount: 50% off registration fee Location: 695 Vincent WayLexington, KY 40503 Contact: Stefanie Tarter, OwnerPhone: 513-266-8079Email: [email protected]

https://allaboutkidslclexington.com/

Camp Co-opCamp Co-op will offer lots of fun this summer. The teachers plan many hands-on activities in science, art, nature, cooking, music, drama, and literature which can be explored at varying levels by children. Each session has a theme, but there is always time for lots of free play, for reading a book in the shade, or for examining

an interesting plant on our wonderful playground.

Ages: 3-8 Dates: June 3‐June 13: “Gak and Slime and Bubbles, Oh My!”June 17‐June 27: “Outrageous Art”July 8‐July 18: “Scientific Explorers” July 22‐August 1: “Storytellers and Music Makers” Times: Monday-Thursday,9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $100/4 days of session; $200/8 days of session UK discount: 10% early registration discount through April 12 Location: 3564 Clays Mill RoadLexington, KY 40503 Contact: Mary Brenzel,Executive DirectorPhone: 859-276-6350Email: [email protected]

http://www.coopschool.org

Camp RedwoodCamp Redwood offers a hands-on, active-learning summer camp expe-rience that aligns with the Redwood model of learning through play and exploration. Our discovery-driven, fun and engaging summer camp for children’s active minds and bodies is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer days!

Camp Redwood will utilize the beautiful and wooded Redwood Campus, in a safe and nurturing environment where you can feel great

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about leaving your children in capable hands. Much of the day will be spent on the playgrounds, the fields and grounds. Classrooms and the gym will be utilized when it is necessary to have an inside space. We want children to experience a summer of fun and games in the great outdoors! Making memories and building friend-ships will be the focus of our weeks as we move through exciting weekly camp themes, as well as specialty camps.

Ages: 3 -rising 6th grades Dates: June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-5; July 8-12, July 15-19; July 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2 Times: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. half-day;7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. full-day7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. full-day plus Cost: currently enrolled Redwood students: half-day - $150; full-day - $200; full-day plus - $230non-Redwood students: half-day- $165; full-day - $215; full-day plus - $245 Location: Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood Dr., Lexington, KY 40503 Contact: Sarah Cummins, DirectorPhone: 859-273-4496Email: [email protected]

http://www.redwoodcoop.org

Canoe KentuckyDay and overnight adventure camps

Ages: 5-15 ; Counselor In Training program for 16+ Dates: Weekly, May-August Times: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., later pick-up if needed Cost: $275-$450 (varies by camp) Location: meeting location in Frankfort, KY at Cove Springs Park; pick-up and drop-off service in Lexington and Versailles Contact: Chris Howard,Outreach coordinatorPhone: 502-227-4492Email: [email protected]

http://www.canoeky.com

Creation KingdomWe run with the Fayette County school schedule. Camp Kingdom will run from May 29 through the first day of school. It is a summer-long program with field trips every week and educational activities.

Ages: 5 (post-Kindergarten)-12 Dates: May 29-Aug. 15 Times: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $185/week UK discount: 10% off

Locations: Creation Kingdom McConnell’s Trace and Creation Kingdom Bracktown Contact: Rebecca KlothPhone: 859-255-0193Email: [email protected]

http://www.creationkingdom.com

Dr. Kim’s Taekwondo Summer CampOur popular full-day summer camp focuses on both physical and mental wellness with different themes weekly.

Our program provides everyday Taekwondo practice with self defense, form, sparring and demonstration and includes a pool party, quiet study-ing time, rock climbing and obstacle courses.

It is so fun and educational that kids absolutely love our summer camp!

Ages: 5-12 Dates: Weekly, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $200/week ($225 after April 28), $20 discount for additional children UK discount: 10% Early Registration discount through April 12 Location: Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy, 3601 Palomar Centre Drive,Lexington, KY 40513Contact: Dr. Tiger Kim,Owner/ GrandmasterPhone: 859-333-5882Email: [email protected]

http://www.tigerkimtkd.com

Dungeons and Dragons CampPlaid Elephant Props is thrilled to offer our Dungeons and Dragons Summer Camps once again. Each week in June and July, Plaid Elephant offers age-appropriate adventures for kids and teens. This year we are expand-ing the camp selection to include a Dungeon Master 101 and a Miniature Painting camp in addition to the more traditional adventure sessions. Most camps are one week long; howev-er, after reviewing the feedback we received last year, the camps for older adventurers have a two-week option. Detailed descriptions of each camp can be found on the website. Come out and join in the adventure!

Ages: 5-18 (camps vary) Dates: June 3-7: Little Adventurers (ages 5-7)June 10-14: Custom Miniature Camp (ages 10-18)June 17-21: Adventurers Guild (ages 8-11)June 24-28: Dungeon Master 101 Camp (ages 8-18)July 8-12 & July 15-19: Heroes of the Realm (ages 12-14)July 22-26 & July 29-Aug. 2: Legendary Heroes (ages 15-18) Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: June 3-June 28: $175/weekJuly 8-Aug. 2: $190/week or $300 for the 2-week session Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington, 3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, Ky 40503

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But it’s much more than that! JA BizTown Camp is an indoor, academic camp that combines classroom-style teaching with hands-on activities. Kids will discover the real-life opportunities available in the free enterprise system, as they become business operators, taxpayers and consumers for the day.

Ages: 4th-6th grades Dates: June 10-14 & July 8-12 Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $200/week; $50 discount for second child in family UK discount: 20% off Location: Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, 2420 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511Contact: Ron Wigglesworth,Senior Education ManagerPhone: 859-219-2423Email: [email protected]

https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-bluegrass/ja-biztown-sum-mer-camp

Junior Master GardenerJoin The Arboretum for a fun-filled, hands-on garden camp! Campers will use The Arboretum as a living learning lab to study gardening, soil, water and more! On the last day of camp, we will visit UK’s South Farm to see a farm in action! By the end of camp, participants will become certified Junior Master Gardeners!

Ages: 8-12 Dates: June 10-14, July 15-19 and August 5-9

Contact: Mike Sanders, Owner/ArtistPhone: 615-6180-4514Email: [email protected]

https://www.plaidelephantprops.com/camps.html

Good Shepherd Day School Goes Around the WorldDuring our seven-week camp, our children will take an imaginary trip around the world to experience how different cultures celebrate through dance, food and fun.

Ages: 3 (potty-trained)-6 Dates: June 10-July 27 Times: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (flexible schedule) Cost: 8:30-11:30 a.m., $25.00; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $35.00 Location: 544 Sayre Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 Contact: Kris Wilkins, Assistant DirectorPhone: 859-255-9734Email: [email protected]

http://www.goodshepherdday-school.org

JA BizTown® Summer CampAt this camp, the kids run the place. That’s because JA BizTown® is a mini-metropolis – home to Forcht Bank, Keeneland, Kentucky Utilities, Chick-fil-A, Toyota, LEX 18, and other businesses found in Central Kentucky. JA BizTown Camp gives kids the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a job and run a business.

Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $175 members*; $200 non-members*Kentucky Children’s Garden and Friends of The Arboretum members Location: The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr., Lexington, KY 40504 Contact: Jackie Gallimore,Education Manager and Kentucky Children’s Garden ManagerPhone: 859-257-9339Email: [email protected]

https://arboretum.ca.uky.edu/con-tent/upcoming-programs

Martial Arts USA Summer CampField Trips: 2-3 per week (Swimming, Nature, Science, History, Sports, Aquarium, Parks & Recreation) Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 3-August 9 Times: drop-off 7:30 - 9 a.m., pick-up 5 - 6 p.m. Cost: $195/week, sibling discount; registration fee: $70, includes camp shirt, uniform pants, camp materials *field trip and swimming fees separate*Location: 260 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 40503 Contact: Matthew Severance,Instructor/Camp CoordinatorPhone: 859-229-2013Email: [email protected]

https://martialartslexington.com/karate/karate-summer-camp/

Pepperhill Day School and CampPepperhill is an exceptional place for FUN AND ADVENTURE! Campers encounter new friends, great camp counselors and experienced admin-istrative staff. Children also engage in individual activities to develop self-confidence, and group activities to develop respect for others. They are able to enjoy the wide open spaces and the natural surroundings of Pepperhill. Campers make lasting memories by participating in campouts and special day events such as: Waterbopper Day, Shaving Cream Day and Fishing Days. All campouts have a special theme with planned activities...it’s a perfect Par-ent’s Night OUT! Discover new skills while coming to camp! Feed and care for Farm Animals, Swimming, Horse-back, Canoeing, Paddle Boating, Archery, Rope Course, Arts and Crafts, Nature Crafts, Drama, Games Barn, Field Sports and much more!

Ages: 2-14 Dates: June 3-7 Times: 7:15 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Cost: $75 registration fee; Kinder Camp: $215/week for ages 2-5;JR. SR. Camp: $215/week for ages 5-14; GRAD CAMP: $240-$400/week for ages 12-14 UK discount: 5% Location: 1127 Baker Lane, Nicholasville, KY We offer five bus stops in Lexington and one in Nicholasville for camper


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drop-off and pick-up. Contact: Dana Mahan, DirectorPhone: 859-277-6813Email: [email protected]

http://www.pepperhillkidz.com

Walnut Hills Day School Camp ImaginationWeekly “themed-based camps” that are always fantastic! Theme include some all-time favorites: Super Heroes, Sports, Water Fun, Pirates, Cooking and more! It’s eight weeks of summer fun your child won’t want to miss!

Ages: 3-6 (or young 7; must be pot-ty-trained) Dates: June 3-6: Calling All Super Heroes!June 10-13: All Star Athletes!June 17-20: Ready, Set, Grow a Garden!June 24-27: Jurassic Camp at Walnut Hill, it’s Dinostatic!July 8-11: Pirate Adventures “Arrrr” Here! July 15-18: Cooking Up Some Fun!July 22-25: Hawaiian Hullabaloo!July 29- Aug 1: Hats Off to Community Helpers! Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. Cost: one-time $25 registration fee; $130/week

Location: Walnut Hill Road,Lexington, KY 40515 Contact: Bobbi Todd, DirectorPhone: 859-263-2807Email: [email protected]

http://www.walnuthilldayschool.net

Wild Thyme Summer Cooking CampsWild Thyme is proud to offer to the Lexington-Fayette County and surrounding areas our 7th annual summer of “cooking up fun” culinary cooking camps for kids ages 4-16. Our “Summer Thyme Cooking Camps” introduce kids to the culinary world giving them the opportunity to create and enjoy great food in our modern kitchen with our professional chefs. Students will learn recipes, technique, and nutrition with our certified health coach, along with etiquette, kitchen safety, and efficiency. In addition to receiving education on basic knife skills and teamwork, we will also have weekly educational field trips to local farms, community centers, and markets.

Ages: 4-16; each week is a particular age group with activities focused to work with them at the appropriate skill level. Dates: June 3-August 9 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended day options available. Cost: Camp costs vary per week and age group. Average price is $295-$345 per week.


Locations: Bar YC.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCAHigh Street YMCANorth Lexington YMCAWhitaker Family YMCAFranklin County YMCALawrenceburg United Methodist ChurchScott County @ Cardome Contact: Jessica Berry,VP Youth DevelopmentProgram CoordinatorPhone: 859-367-7337Email: [email protected]

https://ymcacky.org/programs/camps/summer-day-camp

Religious

Aldersgate Camp and Retreat CenterNestled in the foothills of the Appa-lachian Mountains, Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center is a place set apart where people of all ages and a variety of organizations come to get away from the normal routine of life, experience God, build community with each other, and enjoy the beauty of creation. Located 60 miles southwest of Lexington, Kentucky, Aldersgate Camp strives to be a place where

UK discount: Registration fee waived Location: Wild Thyme Cooking School, 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108, Lexington KY 40502 Contact: Allison Davis, OwnerPhone: Office: 859-523-2665; Cell: 859-388-4311Email: [email protected]

http://www.wildthymecooking.com

YMCA of Central KentuckyThe YMCA of Central Kentucky will offer summer day camp at five locations in Lexington as well as locations in Scott, Franklin and Anderson counties. Kids will expe-rience a summer full of adventure, creativity and fun. They will try new things, explore new places, make new friends and learn the power of laughter. They will be surrounded by experi-enced, trained camp counselors who will work to make sure the summer is filled with lasting memories.

Ages: Preschool: 3-5 Day Camp: 5-12 Leaders in Training: 12-16 Dates: June 3-August 9 Times: Preschool: 8 a.m.-noonDay Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Preschool: Member: $100; Non-Member: $125Day Camp: Member: $150; Non-Member: $175Leaders in Training: Member: $175; Non-Member: $200

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acres of beautiful land and includes a lake with water skiing, a water tram-poline and water slides; a high ropes course and climbing wall; a swimming pool; endless hiking trails; athletic fields and an archery range; a theater; arts and crafts center; and a profes-sionally staffed health center. Campers in our vibrant community are cared for by mature staff who understand the importance of a meaningful summer, forming a camp family that should not be missed!

Ages: rising 2nd-12th graders Dates: Taste of Livingston: June 12-19;Mini-Session 1: June 12-23Session 1: June 12-July 7Mini-Session 2: July 10-21Session 2: July 10-August 4Gesher (11th grade trip to Israel): June 24-August 4Hadracha (12th grade Counselor In Training Program): June 12-August 4 (with intersession break) Times: All-day overnight camp Cost: Full Session (Grades 2-9): $4400Mini-Session 1 or 2 (Grades 2-7): $2300Taste of Livingston (First Timer ONLY- Grades 2-6): $1450Adventures Unlimited (Grade 10): $5200Gesher – Pre-CIT Israel Trip Leadership Experience (Grade 11 or 12): $7900Hadracha (Grade 12): $4500*grants and scholarships available UK discount: fair discount: $50 Additional discounts:JCC Membership Discount: $100;

Ages: 5-14 Dates: Day Camp for ages 5-9: June 3-7; June 17-21; June 24-28Overnight for ages 7-11: July 7-12; July 14-19; July 21-26; July 28-Aug. 2Overnight for Middle School: June 9-13Special Needs Adults and teenagers: May 24-27 Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and overnight Cost: $180 - $350 Location: 7463 Athens Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Contact: Michael Fann,Executive DirectorPhone: 859-263-5239Email: [email protected]

http://www.bluegrasschristiancamp.org

Camp LivingstonCamp Livingston has offered unmatched summer experiences for Jewish youth for 100 years. Home to children age 7-17 from cities throughout the USA and Israel, Livingston provides a safe environ-ment where campers gain self-esteem and form lasting friendships. Within our unique atmosphere, campers get to know themselves, their peers and role models and their place in the world. Just 90 miles outside of Lexington, Livingston sits on 680

people feel at “home” and can be transformed by the Gospel. Currently in our 55th year of operation, Aldersgate Camp is open year-round and provides summer camp and retreat opportunities for both individuals and groups.

Ages: 5-18, as well as families and grandparents Dates: Summer camping season is from June 3-July 13. Some camps are three days for grandparents and beginning campers. Times: Camps start on Mondays between 1 and 2 p.m. Campers are picked up Saturdays between 11 a.m. and noon. Cost: Tiered pricing varies weekly, from $145-$463/week UK discount: 10% early registration discount through April 12 Location: 125 Aldersgate Camp Rd.,Ravenna, KY 40472 Contact: Dave Cohn, DirectorPhone: 606-206-0663Email: [email protected]

http://www.aldersgatecamp.org

Blue Grass Christian CampBlue Grass Christian Camp offers day camps and overnight camps for children starting at age 5. Our Chris-tian-based camps offer a wide range of exciting opportunities such as, swimming, zip lines, high adventure activities, kayaks and much more.


Sibling Discount (First Sibling/Second +): $100 per additional child;6-Week Discount: $200;Full-Summer Discount: $400;Referral Discount: $150 Location: Bennington, Indiana Contact: Abby Solomon,Assistant Camp DirectorPhone: 513-793-5554Email: [email protected]

http://www.camplivingston.com

Camp ShalomCamp Shalom is the only Jewish summer day camp in the central Kentucky area. Our non-denomi-national program provides a safe and comfortable setting for children from all backgrounds and streams of Judaism to come together and learn about Jewish culture, history, and identity regardless of their individual background or level of observance. Camp is open to children of all faiths. Each day is filled with arts and crafts, sports, music, water play, storytell-ing, games, teva (nature), and other special projects. Judaism is woven throughout the program which, among other Jewish concepts, focuses on three main ideas: Torah (Jewish text); Avodah (work); and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving kindness). Campers entering grades

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Special Needs

Lions Camp Crescendo Inc.We offer four camps, and we are located 80 miles from Lexington.

• Lions Youth Camp for Blind/Vision Impaired, ages 5-15; July 1-5, 2019

• Lions Youth Camp for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ages 5-15; July 1-5, 2019

• Camp Heart to Heart, for youth affected by HIV/AIDS, ages 5-12; July 8-12, 2019

• Camp Freedom for youth in Foster Care or Custody of Grandparents, ages 6-11; July 8-12, 2019

Ages: 5-15 (camps vary) Dates: July 1-5 or July 8-12 Times: all day for a week Cost: FREE (no cost to attend) Location: 1480 Pine Tavern Rd,Lebanon Junction, KY 40150 Contact: Billie Flannery, AdministratorPhone: 502-264-0120Email: [email protected]

http://www.LCCKY.org

Talk About Fun Speech and Language Summer ClinicThis clinic is designed for children with mild to moderate articulation, phonological, and language delays

2 through 6 also have the option to add an extra mini-overnight session week in August!

Ages: 4-14 Dates: Session 1: July 22-26Session 2: July 29-Aug. 2Overnight: Aug. 5-9 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Bus leaves in town at 8:30 a.m., returns all campers by 3:45 p.m.Extended day option until 5:30 p.m., (requires min. number of campers) Cost: $259/week if registered by March 31; $279/week if registered after March 31; $50/week for extended day program; $400 for overnight UK discount: 15% off registration fees through March 31 (not applicable on extended day fees)Location: 3775 Newman Rd, Lexington KY 40515 Contact: Tamara Ohayon,Executive DirectorPhone: 859-420-3925Email: [email protected]

https://www.jewishlexington.org/camp-shalom

Lexington Christian Academy’s Summer AdventureLCA’s Summer Camp is a fun and exciting summer camp and you won’t

want to miss all the new and im-proved things we have going on! We invite you to join us for a jam-packed, adventure-filled, ministry-led summer camp! Open to all children in the community, we will offer exciting themes each week that campers will explore through science, art, music, and so much more. Camp-ers will also enjoy weekly on-site field trips and hands-on experiences. The camp staff is comprised of a wonderful group of Christian role models who will encourage your children to be their best all summer.

Ages: 3 years-5th grade Dates: June 3-August 7 Times: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $45/day; $210/week Location: Lexington Christian Elementary at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502Contact: Megan Filburn, Director of Elementary Student ServicesPhone: 859-422-5709Email: [email protected]

http://www.lexingtonchristian.org/campus-life/summercamp.cfm


or deficits and will provide enrich-ment and maintenance of speech and language skills. Each week will incorporate a theme to target various skills, including building vocabulary, grammatical concepts, literacy skills and phonological processes. Additionally, each session will provide children with both group and individual activities. This is a great way for your child to stay on track with their speech and language skills, interact with other children and continue to work towards their goals!

Ages: 3-8 Dates: June 3-7 Times: Monday and Wednesday9:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 3-5)2-4 p.m. (ages 3-8)Tuesday and Thursday9:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 3-5)2-4 p.m. (ages 3-8) Cost: $300 per three-week clinic (six 2-hour sessions) Location: University of Kentucky Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic, C.T. Wethington Jr. Building, Room 110, 900 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536 Contact: Aimee X, Sayre Academic Support Services DirectorPhone: 859-218-0538Email: [email protected]

https://www.uky.edu/chs/csd/aca-demic-clinic/talk-about-fun-registra-tion-form

Martial Arts USA

Our Goal is to motivate kids to learn and improve themselves

while having lots of fun enjoying the summer.

Part of our goal is to have your children

• Build Self-Confidence

• Increase Self-Discipline

• Improve Concentration & Focus, and

• Develop a “Yes I Can!” Winning Attitude

We do a variety of activities including

daily Martial Arts Training of

“Yes I Can Taekwondo”

Summer Camps 2019Learn l Build l Play

STEM day camps weekly from May 28th-August 16th, 2019

• Small Classes • Hands-On, Personalized Instruction • Full-Day and Half-Day Options

Camp Information: Full-day camps: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm • Half-day

mornings: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm • Half-day afternoons: 1:00–4:30 pm with a half hour grace period on either end for drop off and pickup between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at no extra change. We offer earlier and later drop off and pick up times by request for a small fee.

All camps are one-week long, Mon-Fri and most are repeated throughout the summer.

Most camps are half-day and two half-days can be combined for a full-day with a supervised lunch.

Small class size and personalized instruction.

Check out our Girls Only Classes!

Half-day camps range in price from $195 to $325 per week and full day camps from $390 to $695 per week.

Holiday week pricing is prorated. No Class Memorial Day or July 4th.

Grade level listed is for 2019-20 school year for approved students.

4974 Old Versailles Rd. • Lexington, KY 40510 • 859.368.7334 [email protected] • www.newtonsattic.org

We also offer: Fall, Winter & Spring Break Programs

School Year Engineering Programs

Birthday Parties/Group Events

Private Parties for Ages 5-95!

School Outreach

Scout Events

Field Trips

Registration Opens in April!

Over 40 unique, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs for boys & girls: Robotics, 3D Printing, Drones, Chemistry, Coding, Engineering, Rocketry, Aerospace, Catapults and more!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS KIDS CAMPS

During our 1 and 2-week long camps, your young adventurer(s) will learn the basics of gameplay, develop

unique characters, solve puzzles and problems, exercise their creativity, and collaborate with fellow players to create a one-of-a-kind story. Each camp caters to specific age ranges. Be sure to check out the details of each

and choose the camp(s) best suited for your camper(s). Use code: UUCL at checkout and save $20 on your enrollment costs (per camper).

*All camps will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington—3564 Clays Mill Road Lexington, Ky

40503 *Campers need to bring their own lunch, drinks, and snacks each day.

*Full details of each camp are included in the camp descriptions on the website.

One-week Camps: $175/wk April 1-5th, 2019: SPRING BREAK CAMP (ages 8-18)

June 3rd-7th, 2019: Little Adventurers (ages 5-7) June 10th-14th, 2019: Custom Miniature Camp (ages 10-18)

June 17th-21st, 2019: Adventurers Guild (ages 8-11) June 24th-28th, 2019: Dungeon Master 101 Camp (ages 8-18)

Two-week Camps: (1-week option available) $300/full camp or $190 for 1 week

July 8th-12th & July 15th-19th, 2019: Heroes of the Realm (ages 12-14) July 22-26th & July 29th-Aug. 2nd, 2019: Legendary Heroes (ages 15-18)

To enroll your camper(s), visit:

https://www.plaidelephantprops.com/camps

Contact Mike with any questions you have at: [email protected]

What if your child spent their summer learning to make apps instead of

playing them?

Week of Code boosts creativity, logical thinking skills, and brain power! In addition to programming time aside, campers will interact with our upbeat team for unplugged activities and

games. Week of Code is a blend of computer programming, problem-solving, and teamwork!

https://www.awesomeincu.com/weekofcode

SUMMER CAMPS

• Fundamentals of rock climbing

• Team building activities

• Crafts

https://www.lefclimbing.com

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https://sullivan.edu/summercamp/

WHO WE ARE

About UK Work-LifeThe University of Kentucky wants employees to succeed both professionally and personally. UK Work-Life is here to help employees meet their personal and professional goals through programs, services and events. We also administer the UK@Work survey to help employees and leaders recognize strengths and opportunities within their work environments.

How we can help your familyUK Work-Life helps employees find solutions to the challenges of balancing work and home life, with information on:

• ‘No School’ day camps

• Big Blue Family Care and back-up care solutions

• Child care options

• Resources for new parents

• Information about benefits, leave time and resources to help make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible

• Lactation in the workplace guidelines to encourage and support mothers in the workplace

• Elder care information

For more information, visit www.uky.edu/hr/work-life

Please note: The listings in the UK Summer Camp Directory are for informational purposes. No recommendation or endorsement by UK Work-Life or the University of Kentucky is stated or implied.

www.uky.eduAn Equal Opportunity Employer

A special thanks to all the camps that attended the fair. We appreciate your support of UK employees.

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