SUMMER CAMPS

Downtown Summer Camps

We’ve compiled a list of summer camps offered in or near downtown Dayton for 2025. See each venue’s website or other links for more information or to sign up for a camp.

Black Box Improv Kidprov

Since reopening in October 2021, we have had over 200 adult students take to our stage learning the art of long-form improv. We kept hearing “Do you offer classes for kids?” and “My kid would love this!” and we heard you!

We are excited to announce a five-day experience over the summer for kids (ages 9-12 & 13-17) to try their hand at improv right in their backyard. Each student will play their hearts out learning the power of listening, character building, and something in the improv world known as “yes, and,” all while making new friendships along the way. Not to mention, they’ll be looking stylish in their Black Box Improv Summer Camp T-Shirt.

To close out the week of learning, we will be throwing a Summer Camp Showcase where friends and family can come experience all the fun of a live show performed by the students themselves!

Camp Dates:
July 7- 11 (9 – 12 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 12 (6 pm)
July 21 – 25 (9 – 12 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 26 (6 pm)
July 14 – 18 (13 – 17 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 19 (6 pm)
July 28 – August 1st (13 – 17 y/o) – Student Showcase: August 2nd (6 pm)

Please note that if your child is disrupting the learning of other students, we will politely ask you to keep your child home for the remainder of the camp with no refund!

Camp Times:
Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm, showcase Saturday at 6pm

Enrollment cost:
$350 *includes t-shirt

Additional Information:
Lunch will not be provided (please be sure students pack accordingly)

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Summer Stem Camps at the Boonshoft Museum offer interactive learning experiences across many topics of areas of the museum. Programming runs from Summer camps run from June 2nd – August 1st and for all ages 5-14.

Pricing:
For Members: Registration opens February 17,2025 ($225 per camp) ($175 for 5-6years old camps)
Non-Members: Registration opens March 3rd, 2025 ($250 per camp) ($195 for 5-6years old camps)

2025 Camp Themes:
– Zoology: Eco-Trekking
– Mission to Mars
– STEAM: Science of Fun
– Ancient Egypt
– SunWatch (one week)

1 week at Sun Watch:
This year we are excited to offer one week of camp at SunWatch in addition to our regularly schedules science experiential learning opportunities. Campers will have the oppurtunity to learn about Sun watch Indian Village/Archaeological Park in it’s modern, historic, and pre-contacts contexts. Camp will run from July 21st- July 25th. For more information check out our website and the handbook with more details about our summer camp programs.

Carillon Historical Park

Held throughout July, Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Historical Park is five days of early settlement fun. The Miami Valley comes to life from an early settler’s perspective during this exciting camp. Learn about early travel methods, hearth-cooking, woodworking, textiles, gardening, candle-dipping, and more.

For reservations or more information, please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127 (Reservations Required)

Age Groups:
Recommended for ages 8-12.

Dates:
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 | 9:00am–4:00pm Daily

Pricing:
Non-Members: $215.00 Members: $200.00

Dayton Art Institute

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities.

Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.

Kids Camp:
1st-3rd grade (campers entering grades 1,2, and 3 in the fall)

June 9-13

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: World Traveler
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Sweet!

June 23-27

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mythical and Magical
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cats and Dogs

July 14-18

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Natural Wonders
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Trash to Treasure

Youth Camp:
3rd-5th grade (campers entering grades 3, 4, and 5 in the fall)

June 16-20

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: World Traveler
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Sweet!

July 7-11

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mythical and Magical
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cats & Dogs

July 21-25

Morning Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Natural Wonders
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Trash to Treasure

There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available each year. You may call 937-223-5277, ext. 335 or email artcamp@daytonart.org with questions or for more information.

Dayton Kroc Center

Camp Kroc is a ministry of the Dayton Kroc Center. At the heart of the Camp Kroc philosophy is our focus on building authentic relationships with caring adults and other children, but most importantly, with Jesus. We call it a child-centered program; the campers call it the best summer ever!

Ages 5–12 (Must turn 5 before or during January of 2024. Proof of age is required.)

Summer Camp Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Post-camp: 4 PM–5:30 PM
Pricing: $30 per week per child
(Discounts and scholarships do not apply to Post-camp.)

Need camp before week 1 and after week 7 of Camp Kroc? We are excited to announce our first summer with Kroc Kids Sports Camps!

Street Soccer Camp:
Ages 7-13
Dates: May 27-May 30
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Multi-Sport Camp:
Ages 7-13
Dates: July 28-August 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Camp Kroc Registration Dates and Pricing:
Early Bird:
March-April
$185 per week per child
To receive this discount, you must pay for at least one or multiple full weeks of camp by 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2025.

General Registration:
May-July
$200 per week per child

Dayton Live

The Dayton Live Creative Academy offers a variety of professionally curated performing arts experiences for all ages. From classes for beginners, and summer camps for the adventurous, to Broadway after-school intensives for the curious, there are year-round activities for everyone in the family. Join us for fun, for adventure, and to develop your own creativity. This is performing arts education for EVERYONE! Check out our website for more information about events for children!

Partial, needs-based scholarships are available for qualifying students.

TBD The Musical:
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 2-June 6, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 12-18

It’s time for you to be heard! Teens collaborate to create a performance around themes and ideas that are important to them. In SUMMER CAMP: TBD THE MUSICAL, teaching artists will guide participants through a creative process that leads to self-discovery, self-expression, and social emotional exploration. Through storytelling, acting, movement, poetry, and music, participants share their story through a live performance that is unique to them. This camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day! This camp is best experienced by ages 12-18.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 2-FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Imaginators June Session
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., June 9-13, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 8-13

Get on the stage! In SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS, we use our voice, body, and creativity to learn and experience performing like never before. If you are new to theatre or just want to explore, SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS is perfect for you. In this weeklong summer camp, the creative space is transformed into an environment where anything is possible, and everyone is welcome. Build a stronger sense of self and have fun while you’re doing it! This camp is best experienced by ages 8-13.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 9-FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

The ERAS
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 9-June 13, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 8-13

Join us this summer for a Taylor Swift summer theatre camp where Broadway meets pop! Campers will bring Taylor Swift’s biggest hits to life with a pop-goes-Broadway twist, learning fun choreography, vocal techniques, and acting skills while performing iconic songs like “Shake It Off,” “Love Story,” and “You Belong With Me.” In addition to singing and dancing, campers will enjoy Swiftie-themed activities, including crafts and games inspired by Taylor’s music. It’s the perfect place for aspiring performers and Swifties alike to shine on stage! This camp is best experienced by ages 8-13.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 9-FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE METROPOLITAN ARTS CENTER (MAC) BUILDING.

Put On A Show
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7

Join us this summer as we use collaboration, imagination, and innovation to create props, costumes, and sets to put on our own mini musical! Each day our mini artists will learn choreography and songs, and also build their set, props, and costumes. This camp is a great way for your rising star to explore different aspects of theatre and to experience the joy of being onstage! This camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day! This camp is best experienced by ages 4-7.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 9-FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Mini Imaginators
Time & Dates: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., June 9-June 13, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7

The perfect way for your rising star to explore different aspects of theatre using very familiar stories. We use collaboration, imagination, and innovation to dive into the world of theatre like never before! Each day the PNC Arts Annex will turn into a different exciting world to explore! This camp culminates in an sharing for family and friends on the final day! This camp is best experienced by ages 4-7.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 9-FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Avengers Academy
Time & Dates: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., June 9-13
Age Recommendation: Ages 8-13

Young heroes are invited to join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where the power of creativity takes center stage. Through engaging drama games, storytelling, and character-building activities, participants will hone their dramatic skills while stepping into the roles of Earth’s mightiest heroes. Led by experienced instructors, this immersive academy encourages young minds to channel their inner Avenger, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a universe of imaginative possibilities. This camp is best experienced by ages 8-13.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 9-FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Find Your Groove
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 16-20, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 12-18

Calling all dancers! Here is your chance to participate in a weeklong dance camp that is taught by the dance professionals of the Dayton Dance Initiative (DDI). From ballet to improvisation, each day will feature a different discipline as DDI artists will guide you to find expression and joy through movement! The camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day! Tuition also includes a ticket to Dayton Dance Initiative’s summer show at the PNC Arts Annex on June 28 or June 29. This camp is best experienced by ages 12-18. No dance training required. To learn more about DDI, go to daytondanceinitiative.com.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 16,-FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Comedy Camp
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 16-20
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18

Got jokes? Stretch your comedy muscles in acting, singing, slapstick and more! Walk away from this camp with confidence, the ability to craft your own hilarity, and new friends who will help bring out the best in you. Plus, learn how to throw a pie for comedic effect. This camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day! This camp is best experienced by ages 10-18.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 16-FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

MJ: The Musical
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 23-27, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18

Participants will work with local theatre professionals, artists, and MJ: THE MUSICAL company members (when possible), in sessions filled with the music, dance, and scene work from this popular musical! Our weeklong summer camp will culminate in an Informance for family and friends on the final day. Tuition also includes a ticket to the Wednesday night performance of MJ at the Schuster Center. This camp is best experienced by ages 10-18.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 23-FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

The Sisters Grimm
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 7-19, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 9-18

Join us for this two-week all day camp as we create a full-scale play production to be performed in the PNC Arts Annex. This is a great opportunity to experience being in a theatre production in a safe and encouraging environment. In this camp, students can dance, sing, act, and make memories to last a lifetime. We will perform the show for enthusiastic audiences in the PNC Arts Annex Theatre! Previous theatre experience is not necessary to participate. This camp is best experienced by ages 9-18.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 7-FRIDAY, JULY 18 PLUS SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Broadway Preview
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 7-11, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18

Calling all Broadway fans! Join us for an immersive, week-long summer camp featuring singing, dancing, and acting from our upcoming 2025-2026 Broadway in Dayton Season! Then share your work with family and friends on the last day of camp. This camp is best experienced by ages 10-18.

THIS FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 7-FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Under the Sea
Time & Dates: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., July 21-25, 2025
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7

Perfect for our littlest performers, this camp invites kids to explore the wonders of the ocean through songs from favorite ocean-themed musicals, creative drama activities, and plenty of hands-on fun. From singing like mermaids to pretending to be playful sea creatures, young campers will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork in a nurturing and engaging environment. Join us for a week of undersea adventures that will inspire waves of joy and creativity! This camp is best experienced by ages 4-7.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 21-FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

Camp Shiz
Time & Dates: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., July 21-25
Age Recommendation: Ages 8-13

A combination of readers theatre and beginner’s musical theatre, this dynamic program – inspired by the musical Wicked – is tailored for young performers eager to explore musical theatre in a condensed, action-packed format. From vocal exercises to choreography sessions, each day is a journey towards a dazzling showcase. Perfect for the budding star with a passion for performance, our half-day camp promises a blend of fun, skill-building, and a chance to shine! The week culminates in a class sharing. This camp is best experienced by ages 8-13.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 21-FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS

K12 Gallery & TEJAS offers an exciting variety of summer art camps and classes! We have something for all ages, including adults!

Child and Youth Camps must be registered by the preceding Friday at noon. We will be closed June 30-July 4, so Week 5 (July 7-11) must be registered by June 27.

Youth & Adult One-Day classes may be registered until the day of.

Summer Art Camp Sessions:

Week 1: June 2-6
Week 2: June 9-13
Week 3: June 16-20
Week 4: June 23-27
CLOSED June 30-July 4
Week 5: July 7-11
Week 6: July 14-18
Week 7: July 21-25
Week 8: July 28-Aug 1

Each week, camps will culminate in a Friday Art Party, where students will share the artwork they have created throughout the week. Friends and family are invited to enjoy the artwork and a food truck from 3:00-4:00pm.

Weekly Summer Camp Schedule:
Monday through Friday:

8:00-9:00 Before Care
9:00-11:30 Morning Studio Class
11:30-12:00 Lunch Break
12:00-3:00 Afternoon Studio Class
3:00-4:00 After Care

Adult & Teen One-day Classes:
Morning Sessions: 9:00am-11:30am

Afternoon Sessions: 12:30pm-3:00pm

Pricing:
Full-day week-long camps for children and youth: $350-$450

Single day art classes for adults: $30/class

*Membership discounts do not apply to summer camps and classes

Before & After Care Pricing:

Full Week before care (8:00-9:00am): $150

Full Week after care (3:00-4:00pm): $75

Full Week both before and after care: $200

Registration:
Classes are capped at 10-20 students per class. It is recommended that you register via our website or by phone several weeks prior to the camp start date. Once the classes are full, we will remove the ability to register for them on our website.

Classes are subject to consolidation based on enrollment. Classes may differ from description due to availability of materials.

Cancellations:
Prior to 14 days before camp, registration fee will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. Less than 14 days before camp, registration is non-refundable.

Interested in applying for a scholarship? Thanks to the Virginia Kettering Foundation, K12 offers scholarships for students based on merit and financial need.

Learning Tree Farm

Learning Tree Farm is offering Summer Day Camps from July 7th- July 17th, 9am-3pm. No matter the age of your camper, there will be fun activities for all!

Farm Camp is a fully outdoor program designed to provide an immersive and active experience in nature, and around our farm animals.

Our Mini Farmers, ages 5-8, will have camp for 2 days (Mon&Tues) to work hard and play hard. This program is for younger campers learning how to have fun outdoors. Mini’s will run July 7th & 8th and July 14th & 15th

Our Junior Farmers, ages 7 -12, will have camp for 4 days (Mon-Thurs) learning all about farm operations, animal husbandry, and outdoor recreation, like fishing skills, how to build a campfire, and recreational hiking. This program is for older curious campers wanting to dig deep into the world of outdoor recreation as a farmer and beyond. First week of Junior Farm Camp July 7-10, 2025. Second week of Junior Farm Camp July 14-17, 2025.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking: Camp activities include age-appropriate hiking on uneven trails. Is your camper able to and excited to participate in this activity?
All-Weather Outdoor Time: Campers will spend the entire day outdoors in all types of weather, including sun, rain, heat, and cold. Is your camper able to and willing to participate in these conditions?
Farm Animals: Campers are expected to help with farm chores and be around farm equipment. Does your camper enjoy being around animals? Is your camper willing to participate in daily farm chores?

Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Applications for the Signature Levitt Music & Arts Summer Day Camp open February 17! This one-of-a-kind camp is where creativity flourishes, confidence grows, and friendships are made—all through the power of music and the arts. Let a young artist in your life know about this chance to explore their talents in a fun, supportive environment.

Camp Dates: July 14-19, 2025
Who can apply?: Any teen between the ages of 14-19 (9th-12th grades) with an interest in music, poetry, or songwriting.

Signature Levitt Summer Camp Program is for all teens, ages 14 – 19 years old in the Dayton area who want to learn, perform, and work in the fields of music and /or creative arts. This one-week experience will give every camper the freedom to select their own summer camp activities track. We embrace your love for performance arts and as an innovative response to the pandemic Signature Educational Solutions and Home of Urban Creative Arts teamed up with Levitt Pavilion Dayton to lift the voices, and strengthen the individual and collective skill-set of aspiring youth in our community.

Due to the success of last year’s camp, we are able to provide FULL SCHOLARSHIP funding for each selected participant. We are encouraging everyone to get your application in as soon as possible, spaces are limited.

The Summer 2025 program will offer opportunities in the areas of:

Applications for the 2025 Summer Camp will open in Spring 2025. If you are an artist in the Dayton area and are interested in serving as a teaching artist at this camp, please complete the application through the link below.

NCCJ Greater Dayton

Anytown Youth Leadership Institute
Summer 2025 Date: June 22-27, 2025 at University of Dayton

Anytown Youth Leadership Institute is our Annual Summer program taking place over the span of one week. During the week, delegates (participants) from across the Miami Valley come together to engage in conversation and education about diversity, equity, and inclusion. At our institute, delegates spend time extensively participating in activities surrounding specific DEI issues. Delegates engage in activities around race, gender, ability/disability, class, allyship, and more.

Anytown is an experiential program – we learn by doing.

All Anytown staff members and volunteers are FBI/BCI background checked and trained to facilitate meaningful dialogue and experiences with the delegates. A majority of Anytown counselors are alumni of the program who are at least a year out of high school.

Police and Youth Together!
SUMMER DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Police and Youth Together (PAYT) is a free week-long day camp for students ages 10 to 13. PAYT is offered in collaboration with local area law enforcement agencies from across the Miami Valley. PAYT builds bridges between police and youth as well as their families, teaching respect and encouraging an appreciation of diversity. During PAYT, youth learn valuable leadership skills, such as how to accept differences, and to disagree respectfully. In addition to fostering a collaborative learning environment, PAYT also promotes relationship development between officers and youth through outdoor games, art projects, and crafts.

Sinclair Community College Air Camp

EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF AAM and UAS TECHNOLOGY:
Grades 7-9 & 10-12
April 26, 2025

LOCATION: Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Located in: National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) Building, Springfield, Ohio
TUITION: $99

Girl Scouts Air Camp:
June 22-27, 2025
Grades 7-9

Join us in Dayton, Ohio, the birth place of aviation and Air Camp’s home base, where our veteran flight leaders and educators immerse girls in hands-on, thrilling learning modules designed to build confidence and teach ambitious young women that even the SKY is NOT the limit.

The cost of this 6 day, 5 night camp is $1750 including meals, transportation and lodging at the University of Dayton.

Students Entering Grades 4-6:

We will continue to offer exciting opportunities for students at the intermediate level to explore the history and evolution of aviation as they experience the principles that made it possible for controlled flight to be achieved. Such programs are scheduled to include events at key STEM locations throughout the Dayton Region.

2-Day Camp: June 16-17 and July 7-8, 2025
3-Day Camp: June 23-25 and July 9-11, 2025

Students Entering Grades 7-9:

We offer events spanning up to 6 days for participants to investigate and apply the physics of flight while engaged in immersive learning modules at a variety of remarkable STEM locations related to the key components of aviation and aeronautics. Students will be hosted at a college or university within the Greater Dayton Area for overnight camps.

5-Day, No Residence: June 2-6, 2025
6-Day, 5-Night: July 6-11 and July 13-18, 2025

Students Entering Grades 10-12:

We offer events spanning up to 4-days for participants to take a deeper dive into the physics of flight, while engaging in hands-on learning modules at diverse STEM locations. Additionally, students will critically explore accessible and lucrative STEM education and career opportunities in the aviation and aeronautics fields. Students will be hosted at a college or university within the Greater Dayton Area for overnight events.

4-Day, No Residence: June 9-12, 2025
4-Day, 3-Night: June 15-18, 2025

Sinclair College WiSTEM

The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (WiSTEM) Institute is an amazing opportunity to learn about STEM fields. WiSTEM is open to students who are entering grades 10, 11, and 12. Each day you will participate in “hands-on” lab sessions in which you will build, experiment, and discover more about each of these exciting fields.

The Science and Technology of Sports
June 9-13, 2025

Total registration cost for the WiSTEM Institute, including daily lunches and program T-shirt, is $10.00.

University of Dayton RECkids Camp

Summertime recreation becomes extra special with RECkids Camp at the University of Dayton, home to a diverse community committed to educating the whole person and combining learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Week 1: May 27-30 – The Great Outdoors
Week 2: June 2-6 – RECkids Art Gallery
Week 3: June 9-13 – RECkids Sports Cup
Week 4: June 16-20 – Shipwrecked
Week 5: June 23-27 – Superheroes Unite
Week 6: July 7-11 – Cartoon Comics
Week 7: July 14-18 – Under the Sea
Week 8: July 21-25 – Wild West Adventure
Week 9: July 28-August 1 – RECkids Got Talent

Weekly Camp Pricing:
UDCR Rate: $170/week per child
Community Rate: $190/week per child

Early Drop Off: $20/week
Late Pick-up: $20/week
Package for both Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up: $30/week

University of Dayton SEE-UD: Summer Engineering Experiences at UD

Age: Rising high school juniors and seniors
Cost: $100 per day. Discounts available for multiple days.
Dates: June 16-18. 2025
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Lunch is included.

The School of Engineering invites rising high school juniors (class of 2027) and seniors (class of 2026) to our Summer Engineering Experiences!

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a specific engineering discipline from our faculty and using this knowledge to develop solutions for challenges our world faces today. Through engagement with current School of Engineering students and immersive, hands-on activities in our labs, participants will adopt new perspectives and skills used by engineers each day.

Limited financial assistance is available for eligible students. If you or your child would like to learn more about financial assistance, please email engineeringcamps@udayton.edu.

Each day will cater to one or two specific engineering disciplines. Participants may attend multiple days if interested. Both camps on each individual day occur simultaneously. Students will not be able to attend more than 1 camp per day.

Monday, June 16:
Mechanical Engineering – Solving the World’s Problems Through Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering – Food Engineering: From Idea to Product on the Shelf

Tuesday, June 17
Engineering Technology – The Future of Manufacturing

Wednesday, June 18:
Electrical and Computer Engineering – Electronic Circuits: The Key to Advancements in Technology
Civil Engineering – Civil Engineering and Urban Infrastructure: Beyond Buildings

YMCA of Greater Dayton Day Camps

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton for weekly opportunities from June-August 2025 for a fun-filled summer for your child (session dates vary by location)! Whether you choose one week, a few weeks, or all summer, YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a flexible schedule and provides fun and enriching activities for your child.

YMCA Summer Day Camp provides positive outcomes through play with an emphasis on social emotional growth. Our quality staff will guide them through outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, games, STEM activities, field trips, and summer adventures. We know how important it is to get kids back out to nature and interacting with their friends.

YMCA Summer Day Camp is for children ages 5-12. (Ages vary by location)

YMCA of Greater Dayton Camp Kern Residential Camp

Let your child enjoy a summer of fun for kids of all ages! With a focus on being unplugged and connected to nature, all our camps give children the opportunity to participate in fun activities, connect with amazing counselors, and build new friendships. Our camps are structured with specific age groups in mind, and we build campers up through encouragement and empowerment. We believe that Camp Kern is important, and our team guides campers through challenges, teaches important skills, and provides them with lifelong role models!

Day & Semi-Residential Camp (Ages 5-10)
Traditional Camp (Ages 7-14)
Specialty & Theme Camp (Ages 9-16)
Horse Camp (Ages 9-16)
Teen & Leadership Camp (Ages 10-16)