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Winter & Winter Break Resident Camps, Programs, Workshops, & Classes in Kansas are Starting in December, 2024

Many of our Kansas Resident Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Resident Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2024.

Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Resident Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.

Winter & Winter Break 2025 Resident Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Resident Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2024.

Best Kansas Year-Round
Resident Camps, Classes & Resident Programs

Many of our Best Kansas Summer Resident Camps also offer Year Round Resident Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Resident Programs, too.

Best Kansas Winter & Winter Break Resident Camp Jobs

Searching for Kansas Resident Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Resident Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

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Some of the Best Resident Camps in the Midwest are here in Kansas.

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FEATURED RESIDENT CAMP

YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155

Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.

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Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200

Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.

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FEATURED RESIDENT CAMP

iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
888-709-8324

Ages: 6 - 18 . Coed Campers. All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day Options.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future. 

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PGC Basketball
Kansas Location(s)

Visit Our PGC Basketball Website
866-338-2308
info[AT]pgcbasketball.com
Choose from over 80 camps across the US and Canada each year
Across the US and Canada

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming

MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<

Canada: Alberta, Ontario

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2202
Mandeville, LA 70470

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our PGC Basketball Video

CAMPER AGES: Overnight Camps for 7th thru 12th grades; Skills Academy day camps for 4th thru 7th grades.

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION:

PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls entering grades 4 through 12, with locations coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Plus, coaches attend PGC too!

Each summer, 10,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball camp or Skills Academy. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions are welcome!

Any player will benefit from PGC—regardless of position or skills—as long as they want to learn and get better.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more. Beyond The Game. At PGC Basketball Camps, Players Develop A Winning Mindset & Leadership Skills On & Off The Court. There Is No Other Place On The Planet Like PGC To Develop A Player's Basketball IQ, Mindset, Leadership, Playmaking, & Confidence — All At The Same Time.

CAMP LOCATION: PGC partners with schools, universities, and private training facilities in 30+ US states and Canadian provinces providing a wide selection of camp locations to choose from. Visit our schedule & locations page for more details: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

Locations include:

WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming

MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<

Canada: Alberta, Ontario

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

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Kansas Resident Camps

Please note that our list of 2024 Kansas Resident Camps also includes information on Kansas Resident Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.


US Sports/Nike Camps
Kansas Location(s)

Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)

webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video

CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.

CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

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Resident Camps in KS
Offer Day Camps, Too

Some Kansas Resident Camps offer Day Camp Programs, too. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours of any day camping options.

If day camping is offered, some Kansas Camps will also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.




NBC Camps
Kansas Location(s)

Visit Our NBC Camps Website
mmaguire[AT]nbccamps.com
Many Locations Nationwide
10003 N Division St
Spokane, Washington 99218

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Washington
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
California
Alaska
Texas
North Carolina
Kansas
Hawaii
Florida
Arizona
Michigan

CAMPER AGES: 8-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: NBC Camps has been training athletes for success on and off the court for more than 45 years. Coaches have designed a unique summer camp program that will help you excel in every aspect of Basketball and Volleyball. From the curriculum to the tournaments and games, from quality coaches to the life skills training...NBC Camps is the total camp for the total person.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Volleyball, and more.

NBC Camps is a Top Resident Summer Camp located in Spokane Kansas offering many fun and educational Resident and other activities, including: Basketball, Volleyball and more. NBC Camps is a top Resident Camp for ages: 8-18.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located in 14 different states. Please visit our website for dates, locations, and prices. Our Camp Website Link: www.nbccamps.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are knowledgeable about their sport and are current or former coaches and players from different universities and backgrounds. We have been training athletes for 45+ years and know the difference it takes to excel on the court and in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for the complete list of dates and prices.

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Camp Wego
Kansas Location(s)

Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783

info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

CAMPER AGES: 14-65

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.

Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.

We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.

Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture

CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

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FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp
Kansas Location(s)

Visit Our FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp Website
888-320-9990
mail[AT]ficaworld.net
Locations throughout the US
11310 S. Orange Blossom Trail #244
Orlando, Florida 32837

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, MO
Miami, FL
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Oakland, CA
Phoenix, AZ
San Francisco, CA
Tampa, FL
Seattle, WA
Washington DC

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
11310 S. Orange Blossom Trail #244
Orlando, Florida  32837

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 8-19

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Daily: 9am-4pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Fun, Exciting and Informative! These three terms sum up the FICA Young Investors Summer Camps. Students enjoy financial intelligence training, video and board games, financial field trips to local financial districts, and guest speakers from some of America's largest corporations.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Technology, Academics, and more. Financial Intelligence, Financial Investment Training, Wall Street Summer Camp.

CAMP LOCATION: San Francisco State University
1650 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

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Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
La Cygne, Kansas

Visit Our Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Website
913-757-4500
7095 W. 399th St.
La Cygne, Kansas 66040

CAMPER AGES: 6-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Residential.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wildwood combines a traditional sleep-away camp experience with fun, hands-on learning in science and self-discovery for kids, ages 6-15 years. Activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, climbing wall, arts and crafts, challenge course, nature study and so much more!

Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We can accommodate dietary restrictions, mobility and other special needs on a case-by-case basis.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Canoeing, Hiking, Adventure Challenge Course (low-ropes), Skywalker (high Ropes), Archery, Fishing, Ecology & More!

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center is a Top Resident Summer Camp located in La Cygne Kansas offering many fun and educational Resident and other activities, including: Wilderness/Nature, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Fine Arts/Crafts and more. Wildwood Outdoor Education Center is a top Resident Camp for ages: 6-15.
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CAMP LOCATION: Wildwood is an hour south of the heart of Kansas City, MO. Get off highway 69 at 399th Street, head East one mile, our drive is on the right.

CAMP FACILITIES: Wildwood provides a comfortable and well-rounded outdoor experience with amenities like 6 cabins with complete plumbing and bunks for up to 24 campers each, swimming pool, dining hall, covered basketball/play court, canoeing and fishing ponds, low ropes course and high ropes course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.

For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Applications for financial assistance can be accessed through our online registration process.
Register today for just a $25 deposit!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26-July 2, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 9, ages 7-12, $325
July 10-July 1, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 16, ages 9-15, $775

For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.

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Camp Discovery
Junction City, KS

Visit Our Camp Discovery Website
316-684-6091 Ext 6906
lfurstner[AT]diabetes.org
1168 K-157 Hightway
Rock Springs 4-H Center/WaShunGa Area
Junction City, KS 66441

CAMPER AGES: Grade 4-10

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential, Sunday-Friday

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp for youth with diabetes.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, Adventure, and more. Camp For Youth With Diabetes

CAMP LOCATION: Camp is held at Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City, KS.

CAMP FACILITIES: Cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, lake for canoeing, basketball & volleyball courts, horseback riding, archery.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Discovery is accredited by the American Camp Association, and has a full medical and dietary staff. Many of the other staff live with diabetes themselves. Campers receive 24-hour medical supervision and meals and snacks are planned by registered dietitians.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A Counselor-in-Training program is available for teens who have completed grades 11 or 12. Register on the camp Web site.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

If you require financial ad, please make the rrequest known at the time of registration.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14-19, 2015

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Summer Choral Institute
Manhattan, Kansas

Visit Our Summer Choral Institute Website
785-532-5740
pinkall[AT]ksu.edu
info[AT]summerchoralinstitute.com
109 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Summer Choral Institute Video

CAMPER AGES: 14-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. July 18-23, 2022

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A nationally renowned leadership and choral music training program. 50 high school freshmen-juniors from across the nation will receive a full scholarship to attend and a $1,000 college scholarship to Kansas State University.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: All events take place on the Kansas State University campus.

CAMP FACILITIES: Students will live alongside and share multi-person suites with other students of the same gender. Men and women will live in separate sections of the building; trained counselors will be on-site 24 hours a day. Suites include clean linens, blankets, towels for each participant, along with private bathrooms and showers. Kansas State University features some of the finest dining facilities in the country. Students will be able to have meals tailored to any dietary restrictions and the Institute will cover all meals during their stay.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Summer Choral Institute is a nationally renowned leadership and choral music training program. All singers will live on the campus of Kansas State University for the duration of the Institute, study with our internationally renowned faculty in rehearsals and private lessons, attend leadership training activities including a high ropes challenge course, visit museums, and experience many other multi-disciplinary activities. The Institute culminates with a concert performance and recognition luncheon on the final day.

The leadership staff of SCI are among the top performers and educators in their respective fields including Emmy and Grammy award-winners, professors, educators, and professional musicians.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All accepted students will receive a full scholarship covering all costs along with a $1,000 college scholarship to Kansas State University.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Free to apply, free to attend! July 18-23, 2022 Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.summerchoralinstitute.com for more information.

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Camp Chippewa
Ottawa, Kansas

Visit Our Camp Chippewa Website
(785)242-6797
chippewaprograming[AT]greatplainsumc.org
2577 Idaho Rd
Ottawa, Kansas 66067

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Chippewa Video

CAMPER AGES: 5-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Methodist

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Chippewa is an exciting weekly summer camp program whose goal is for every camper to have a positive experience with a horse in God's creation. Campers, ages 5-18, get to spend the week swimming, crafting, shooting arrows, playing games, pedaling, fishing, canoeing, and so much more all while learning about their relationship with God.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Gaga Ball, Hiking, Pedal Carts, & Archery.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Chippewa is located 66 miles Southwest of Kansas City, KS just off of I-35 on 660 gorgeous acres. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum

Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA

Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps

See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.

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World Scholars Academy
Online Camp

Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813

CAMPER AGES: 12-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more.

Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

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SHIRTS - SWEATS - ART - SWAG
Find a great collection of custom-made shirts, hoodies, bags, swag & gear on our RedBubble page. Click on any image or the link below.

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Mission Creek Camp
Topeka, Kansas

Visit Our Mission Creek Camp Website
785-256-6357
admin[AT]missioncreekcamp.org
7240 W Douglas Rd
Topeka, Kansas 66610

CAMPER AGES: 7 & up

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Special Needs Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Mission Creek Camp is a residential camp for individuals with all abilities, especially disabilities. Activities include horseback riding, hiking,archery, splash park, arts & crafts and a lot of fun!

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Entire program is designed for individuals with disabilities

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more. Archery, Soccer, Other Sports

CAMP LOCATION: Mission Creek is located 15 minutes west of Topeka Kansas in the Flint hills. 7240 SW Douglas Road, Topeka, KS

CAMP FACILITIES: We have Pine Haven Lodge and a remodeled kitchen dining hall with a Cordon Bleu educated Chef. We have rustic cabin areas that are the perfect setting for fire side experiences and allowing campers to interact. Indoor arena for rainy day horseback riding. This facility has undergone a face lift and is a beautiful facility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission Creek Camp is a new developed camp for individuals with disabilities, however we are open to all campers. Our staff will be at a 1:3 ratio staff to campers. We have a Registered RN that will be at the camp the entire season. The Core Values Mission Creek Camp are
F- Fun - Live Your Best
R- Relationship - Show Your Best
E- Excellence - Do Your Best
E- Empowerment - Be Your Best

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor In Training Program si still in the planning stages

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our fees are based on the family income of the camper or campers attending. There is also a credit for more than one family member.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Family weekends begin after the camping season the end of August

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: missioncreekcamp.org
The fees for Mission Creek Camp are on a sliding scale depending on your income, verification of your income is needed.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Head Counselors, Counselors and others with experience with disabilities is preferred.

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STEAM in AI - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students
Online Camp Santa Clara, California

Visit Our STEAM in AI - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students Website
admissions[AT]steaminai.org
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our STEAM in AI - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students Video

CAMPER AGES: 12-19

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Online. Weekdays and Weekends

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Are you a High Schooler interested in working on a life changing AI project that will help you learn skills needed for jobs of the future, stand out in college applications and help you create big societal impact? Look no further!! Learn Artificial Intelligence and Computational Research. Learn how to Code. Build AI Projects. Publish on GitHub. Do Research. Publish Research Paper. Earn a Certificate. Earn a Mentor Recommendation Letter. Create Impact. No Pre-requisites.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Ethics
Entrepreneurship
Design Thinking

CAMP LOCATION: Hosted at Santa Clara University in the Bay Area

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

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STEAM in AIData Science Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students

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Kansas Boy Scouts Camps
Summer Camps in Kansas

http://www.hoac-bsa.org/
Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council
10210 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131-4212
(Local) 816-942-9333
(Toll-Free) 1-800-776-1110
hoac-bsa[AT]bsamail.org

For more info visit the website.


Kansas Girl Scouts Camps
Summer Camps in Kansas

http://gslpg.org/
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Emporia Amend Center
1200 Burlingame Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-4532 or (800) 342-4532

Visit the website for more info.


Kansas YMCA Camps
YMCA Camps in Kansas

Camp Wood YMCA
http://www.campwood.org/
1101 Camp Wood Road
Elmdale, Kansas, 66850
(620) 273-8641
ymca[AT]campwood.org

Visit website for more information.


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