Note: Some camps may already be full, so make sure to call or email for registration information before making plans.

Sports

AM Rowing teaches rowing at Shawnee Mission Lake. Two trainees per class, to be scheduled at 7 or 8 a.m. beginning June 16. Two, two-hour semi-private lessons, $100. amrowing@aol.com

Baton Twirling Camp at Shawnee Mission Park for ages 7-17, beginners to advanced. 10 a.m.-noon June 15, 22 and 29. $45. Taught by former KU solo twirler. amresource@aol.com

Bishop Miege Basketball Camps include Little Stags Clinic for boys and girls in grades K-3. 9-10:30 a.m. June 10-13. $50 includes T-shirt. Clinic for grades 4-8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 17-20 for girls and June 24-27 for boys. $100 includes T-shirt. 913-495-9559, bishopmiege.com

Bishop Miege High School offers Speed and Strength Academy, June 17-20 from 8-11:30 a.m. for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. This is a functional training clinic for all sports and is designed to help young people get more active and build strength, agility, endurance and speed through core training, metabolic conditioning, flexibility drills and more. $75. Coach Alan Thomas, athomas@bishopmiege.com, bishopmiege.com

Blue Springs South Football Camp for grades 2-8 provides instruction on position-specific techniques and drills at Jaguar Game Field. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 3-5. $50 before May 25, $55 after. 816-224-1315, goder@bssd.net

Blue Valley North High School offers volleyball camps June 10-13. 9-11 a.m. for grades 4-6 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for grades 7-8. $80. Matt Allin, 913-239-3225, mallin@bluevalleyk12.org

Blue Valley Recreation 27th annual soccer camp. 8:30-11 a.m. July 15-18, July 22-25 and July 29-Aug. 1. $75 for residents. 913-685-6030, bluevalleyrec.org

Challenger Sports offers British and Tetra Brazil soccer camps for ages 3-16. Fees vary with age and location from $70 to $150 and include soccer ball and T-shirt. Free replica jersey with early online registration. 913-599-4884, ext. 239, challengersports.com

Eagles Gymnastics offers morning and afternoon camps for ages 4 and older. All camps have craft time, open play time in the 18,000-square-foot gym, free breakfast for morning camps and pizza for afternoon camps, games and more. Every Friday is Water Fun day. 816-941-9529, eaglesgymnastics.com for dates and prices.

Faulkner’s Ranch Pony Camp will teach kids ages 5-10 what it’s like to care for a pony. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3-7, June 17-21 or July 15-19. $245. faulknersranch.com/pony-camp.php

Heartland Fencing Academy offers weeklong introductory camps for ages 7-13. Learn the basics of fencing and participate in a friendly competition at the end of camp. June 10-14, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9. $125 for five three-hour sessions. 913-636-3769, heartlandfencing.com

Horsin’ Around at Midnight Farm summer horsemanship camps are for children with or without special needs. Activities include daily riding lessons, horse crafts, games and a horse show on the last day. Junior Camp for ages 6-8, 9 a.m.-noon June 17-21, $185. Beginner Camp for ages 8-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8-12, $375. Advanced Camp for ages 8-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15-19, $375. 785-979-1889, midnight-farm.org

i9 Sports offers full-day, weeklong multi-sport camps for ages 4-12. Sports include flag football, soccer, basketball, whiffle ball and more. Fun drills and scrimmages are used to teach these sports along with daily lessons on sportsmanship and how it relates to sports and life. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24-28, July 15-19 and July 22-2 at Cedar Ridge Church. 913-904-0810, i9sports.com

Johnson County Community College Tennis Camps are for ages 10-15. Weekly in June and July for all skill levels from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 913-469-8500, ext. 4206 or jccc-edu/cavs/department/sports-camps-details

Kansas City Kansas Community College hosts its 18th annual National Youth Sports Program for ages 10-16. The program combines sports instruction with educational programs including math and science, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, nutrition and health, higher education and careers and more. Open to students in the Kansas City, Kan., School District. June 10-July 12. $25. Rosemary, 913-288-7246, rlischka@kckcc.edu

Notre Dame de Sion High School offers sports camps including basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Dates, times, fees and ages at ndsion.edu/summer, 816-942-3282.

O’Hara High School offers sports camps for boys and girls in grades 1-9. Camps include volleyball, basketball, football, cross country and soccer. June 3-20. $60-$70. Alan Hull, ahull@oharahs.org, 816-763-4800.

Olathe South’s Girls Basketball Camp for grades 1-8 is designed to work on the fundamentals of basketball. May 28-31 at Olathe South High School. 10:15-11:30 a.m. for grades 1-3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for grades 4-6 and 1-3 p.m. for grades 7-8. $45-$65 includes T-shirt if register before May 16. singramos@olatheschools.org

Olathe South’s Semi-Private Girls Basketball Lessons are for intermediate and advanced players in grades 8-10. Position sessions will have 4-8 girls of similar abilities and focus on fundamentals and offensive skills. June 3-5, June 17-19 and June 24-26 at Olathe South High School. $40 per session. singramos@olatheschools.org

Open Range Equine Outreach Giddy Up Horse Camp is for girls ages 8-11 at Ransomed Heart Ranch. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 10-13. $90 fee includes lunch, materials and hands-on horse time. 816-697-2002, oreo_equineoutreach@yahoo.com

Open Range Equine Outreach Cowboy Up Rodeo Camp is for boys ages 9-14 at Ransomed Heart Ranch. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 8-11. $90 fee includes lunch, materials and hands-on horse time. 816-697-2002, oreo_equineoutreach@yahoo.com

Open Range Equine Outreach Saddle Up Horse Camp is for girls ages 12-15 at Ransomed Heart Ranch. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 5-8. $90 fee includes lunch, materials and hands-on horse time. 816-697-2002, oreo_equineoutreach@yahoo.com

Rockhurst High School offers sports camps for boys and girls in grades K-11. Camps include football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and wrestling from June 3-July 25. $95-$150. Contact Scott Duschen, 816-363-2036, ext. 546, rockhursths.edu

St. Thomas Aquinas High School offers a variety of sports camps for grades K-8 including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, cross country, cheer, speed and agility, volleyball, and wrestling. May 28-July 27. $30-$85. 913-319-2416, stasaints.net/summercamps

Seven Oaks Ranch Horsemanship Experience includes one-on-one riding instruction, hands-on grooming and handling, daily horse care and safety instruction, speakers and workshops. 9 a.m.-noon June 3-7. $225. Daphne, 816-507-5928, twobitkc.com

Sporting Blue Valley summer camps include recreational camps for pre-K to 6th grade, June 3-6, June 10-13, June 17-20, June 24-27, July 15-18 and Aug. 5-8. Pre-tryout camp for U8-U18, June 3-6. Preseason camp for U8-U18, July 15-18. High school boys preseason camp, July 29-Aug. 1. Goalkeeping camp for U8-U18, June 17-19 and July 8-10. 913-685-2872, sportingbvsoccer.org

Sporting KC Soccer Camps are at Sporting Club Training Center in Swope Park. Pre-tryout camp for boys ages 8-15, June 3-5, $130. Development camp for competitive boys and girls ages 8-15, July 8-10, $130. Goalkeepers and strikers camp for boys and girls ages 10-18, July 8-11, $175. Cost includes Adidas Sporting KC shirt. 913-951-3555, sportingkc.com/camps

St. James Academy Youth Camps offers sports camps for boys and girls in grades K-8. Sports include cross country, cheer and dance, coed golf, baseball, basketball, speed and agility, volleyball, softball, wrestling, football and coed soccer. All camps are $80 and include a T-shirt. Mr. Huppe, 913-254-4284 or sjakeepingfaith.org for dates and times.

St. James Academy High School Camps offers sports camps for boys and girls in grades 9-12. Sports include cross country, golf, baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball, wrestling, football and soccer. All camps are $80 and include a T-shirt. Mr. Huppe, 913-254-4284 or sjakeepingfaith.org for dates and times.

WIN for KC: Camp WIN is a sports day camp designed to empower girls by introducing them to a variety of sports and fitness activities. June 3-6 for ages 9-12 at St. Teresa’s Academy and June 17-20 for ages 6-8 at Rockhurst University. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $200 includes lunch and snacks. winforkc.org

Special needs

Alphapointe offers an adventure camp for kids with vision loss, ages 9-14, an opportunity to experience social and recreational activities and to learn independence and social skills. Activities include cookouts, creative arts, archery, swimming, mobility skills, hiking, horseback riding and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8-12. $50. Financial aid available. 816-421-5848, alphapointe.org

Building Resilient Kids is a day camp for kids ages 7-12 affected by physical illness, either their own or that of a loved one. Through art, music, body movement and games, they will learn techniques to help them bounce back and be more resilient when faced with adversity. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 10-13 at Turning Point Center for Hope and Healing. Free. 913-383-8700, turningpointkc.org

Camp at Midnight Farm is for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Activities include horseback riding, wagon rides, turtle races, water balloons, slip and slide, painting ponies for a parade and scavenger hunts. June 24-28 for ages 6-14 and July 22-26 for ages 15 and older. $250. $100 added fee for one-on-one support, includes parent training day. Diane Juracek, 785-218-9358

Camp Carousel is a free weekend retreat that combines fun, recreational activities and creative opportunities to foster sharing and healing for grieving families with school-aged children and teens. Sept. 20-22 at Heartland Center. 816-363-2600, kchospice.org

Camp Compass is a nature-based day camp for kids ages 5-12 who have a loved one or friend with a chronic or serious illness and includes arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities and lunch. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29 at Turning Point Center for Hope and Healing. Free. 913-383-8700, turningpointkc.org

Camp Encourage is an overnight camp for individuals ages 8-26 with autism spectrum disorders that encourages social growth, independence and self-esteem. June 25-28 and July 24-27. $800-$1,200. Scholarships available. 816-830-7171, campencourage.org

Camp Erin is a free overnight camp with grief education and emotional support in a fun, high-energy environment for kids 6-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sponsored in part by the Moyer Foundation. June 21-23 at Tall Oaks Center. 816-363-2600, kchospice.org

Camp Kidz Rock! sponsored by Successful Sounds and designed by neurologic music therapists, offers weekly themed camps for high-functioning autistic/PDD/ADHD kids ages 4-14 with appropriate cognitive and verbal skills, but challenges in social skills. Themes feature indoor and outdoor activities including music appreciation, instrument playing, singing, dancing, concerts, crafts, sports, hiking, swimming and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in June and July. $225 per week. 913-383-8464, successfulsounds.com

Camp Quality Greater Kansas City hosts a weeklong overnight camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings. It promotes hope and inspiration while helping children foster life skills and develop their full potential. July 28-Aug. 2 at Lake Maurer Retreat Center for ages 4-17. Free. campqualityusa.org/gkc, 816-809-8600

Express Yourself Camp helps children who have experienced a loss or life change develop healthy coping skills through activities, a safe environment to express emotions associated with loss and the support of professionally trained staff, including grief counselors and volunteers. Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-5 at Camp Naish. $50. Scholarships available. saintlukeshealthsystem.org/events, 816-932-5100

Girls Can Camp at the Rotary Youth Camp in Lee’s Summit for girls with special needs ages 8 and older. Activities include swimming, outdoor cooking, sports, music, and arts and crafts. July 26-30. $100 before May 15, $150 after. 816-875-6565, girlscancamp.com

Horizon Academy is for students who struggle with basic academic, social and/or organizational skills and have learning disabilities, ADD/HD or dyslexia. Full-day summer school program and reading clinic, June 3-28 for grades 1-8. Three week clinics in reading, math, fundamentals of writing and study skills, July 8-26 for grades 1-12. High school leadership challenge program, July 29-Aug. 2. 913-789-9443, horizon-academy.org/summerschool

Horsin’ Around at Midnight Farm summer horsemanship camps are for children with or without special needs. Activities include daily riding lessons, horse crafts, games and a horse show on the last day. Junior camp for ages 6-8, 9 a.m-noon June 17-21 from $185. Beginner camp for ages 8-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8-12, $375. Advanced camp for ages 8-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15-19, $375. 785-979-1889, midnight-farm.org

Johnson County Sertoma Club sports camp is for deaf and hard-of-hearing children ages 8-14 and their siblings at Blue Valley Recreation baseball field. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17-20. $25 includes lunch and snacks. Scholarships available. jcsertoma.org or Wes King at wking4@kc.rr.com

Joshua Center Camp for children with neurological disorders. Activities may include archery, crafts, animals, nature hike, cookouts, skits, team-building, swimming and campfires. June 9-11 for grades 3-6 ($450) and June 12-15 for grades 7-12 ($550). 816-763-7605, joshuacenter.com

Midwest Brachial Plexus Network and Rotary Youth Organization Camp for families of children with brachial plexus injuries. Activities include swimming, nature trails, fire circles, wildlife and learning more about this injury. May 31-June 2 at Lake Jacomo. Free. Register by April 1. 816-914-1957, birthinjury@att.net

Sertoma Schiefelbusch Communication Camp is for ages 4-10 at Douglas County Fairgrounds. The camp brings together children and youth with and without communication challenges to explore their world and improve their communication skills. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. June 17-28. 785-864-0645, splh.ku.edu/clinics/schclinic

Spofford SCAMPS Day Camp is a behaviorally focused social skills camp for ages 6-13. It provides social skills development, particularly positive communication, working with others and building self-confidence. One 7-week session from June 3-July 26. $2,250. Payment plans and scholarships available. 816-508-3400, spoffordhome.org

UMKC-Institute for Human Development offers the adult continuing education program for people with disabilities ages 16 and older. Activities include fishing, golfing, pirate battles, canoeing, archery and tons of field trips. May through August. $6-$10 per session. 816-235-1754, ihd.umkc.edu/aced

Science, nature and history

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center offers nature and arts camp for Missouri residents ages 9-12. Explore the plants and animals that call Kansas City home and learn artistic techniques to capture nature in the neighborhood. The week culminates with a group art installation at the Discovery Center. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2. Camp and extended care are free. 816-759-7305, ext. 1141, mdc.mo.gov/discoverycenter

Camp Invention at Ascension Catholic School creates module-solving on Planet Zac and uses creativity to survive a crash landing on an alien planet. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 10-14. $220. Discount available online. 913-851-2531, ext. 106, campinvention.org

Camp Invention at Good Shepherd Parish School is for grades 1-6. Campers take an international expedition, navigating their way to treasure-filled caches containing global challenges from youth around the world. July 8-12. $220, $195 before March 28. Sarah, 913-563-5348, campinvention.org

Camp Invention Geo-Quest Program at Kansas City Kansas Community College is for grades 1-6. Campers are immersed in hands-on, inquiry-based activities disguised as fun. Program features Ecoverse, Cache Dash, I Can Invest: Launchitude, and Amazing Atlas Games. July 15-19 at the main campus and July 22-26 at Leavenworth campus. $220, $195 before March 28. 800-968-4332, campinvention.org

Camp Invention Geo-Quest Program at St. Ann Catholic School is for grades 1-6. Working in teams, children become expedition trainees, navigating their way to treasure-filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth from around the world. June 17-21. $220, $195 before March 28. 800-968-4332, campinvention.org

Camp Invention Geo-Quest Program at Prairie Creek Elementary School is for grades 1-6. Working in teams, children become expedition trainees, navigating their way to treasure-filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth from around the world. May 28-June 1. $220, $195 before March 28. 800-968-4332, campinvention.org

Camp Wornall/Majors is a hands-on history camp that immerses children in activities, crafts and learning experiences that showcase life in the 1850s and 1860s: sheep shearing, candle dipping, music and dancing, blacksmithing, pioneer games, storytelling, period dress, Civil War history and more. At the Alexander Majors House and the John Wornall House June 10-14, July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 12-16 for grades K through age 12. $200. 816-444-1858, wornallhouse.org

Cottey College offers an Exploring Careers in Science Workshop featuring science and math for girls in grades 8-11. June 9-15. $450. 417-667-8181, ext. 2122, cottey.edu/youth-adults/summer-programs

Greenbush Camp and Retreat Center offers day and overnight camps for students of all ages. Astronomy and astro-photography camp for grades 5-6 is June 3-5. Use research-grade telescope and professional astronomers to view and photograph celestial gems. Campers will use computer technology to create a night sky portfolio of their discoveries. $180 per camper. To register or look for information on other Greenbush camps, go to greenbush.org/summer camps or call 620-724-6281.

Kansas City Community Gardens offers the Beanstalk Children’s Garden where children can learn about plants and gardens, food production, insects, nutrition and plant science. June 15-Oct. 21. 816-931-3877, kccg.org

Kansas City Museum Summer Drop-Ins program offers historical themes in structured activities that will entertain and educate your child through games, music, stories, and arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-noon for groups and noon-3 p.m. for general public Wednesdays and Fridays July 10-Aug. 2. Free. 816-483-8300, kansascitymuseum.org.

Kansas City Zoo offers Zoofari Adventures, a camp that teaches about conservation and the environment through crafts, science experiments, educational activities, tours and up-close animal encounters. Half days for ages 4-5 and full days for ages 5-12. June 3-Aug 9. Junior Zoologist camp is science-intensive focusing on the various fields of study at work in the zoo and is for ages 13-15. Zoo Design is June 17-21 and July 8-12. Zoo Crew is June 24-28 and July 29-Aug. 2. $80-$200. 816-513-5723, kansascityzoo.org/education.

Kansas Wildlife Federation outdoor adventure camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center is for ages 10-12. Activities include canoeing, fishing, shooting sports, crafts, field trips, swimming and more. June 2-7. $300 includes lodging and meals. 785-526-7466, bergkwf@wtciweb.com

Kansas Wildlife Federal day camp at TimberRidge Adventure Center for boys and girls ages 10-12. Activities include fishing, boating, archery and hiking. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12. $25 before May 8. beringert@umkc@edu, kwfnews.blogspot.com/2013/03/kansas-wildlife-federation-to-sponsor.html

Mad Science of Greater Kansas City offers a variety of camps including Eureka! The Inventor’s Camp, the Wright Stuff, Super Summer Science Lab, … 3,2,1 Blastoff!, My First Science Lab, Rockin Robots, Secret Agent Lab, NASA and Advanced Robotics, the Organ Trail, At the Scene of the Crime, Radial Reactions and Chemical Counting. For these and other Mad Science camps, go to kansascity.madscience.org or Kinetic Kathy, 913-888-8877.

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary offers day camps for fun and hands-on, engaging adventures in the natural world. Four-day camps run weekly Monday through Thursday in June and July and single-day camps in August. We are also bringing back our family programs: Creekin’ Families, Family Fossil Fun and the Family Camp Out, a fun-filled sleepover in the Nature Center. For dates and fees, go to naturesanctuary.com or 816-781-8598.

Science City offers weekly science-themed camps June 10-Aug. 9. Activities include exploration in life science, physical science, engineering, technology, chemistry and space. $165-$185 per week with free early/late care option. sciencecity.com/summercamp

TLE Curiosity Camps offers two programs, one mission. Exchange City immerses campers in the real-life tasks of collaborating with peers to simulate a successful city; July 8-11. EarthWorks campers will explore five Midwestern habitats, investigate and research environmental issues and hands-on experiments. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27. $175 per camp, Kelly, 816-659-8543, tlekc.org

University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City summer gardening program is for ages 9-13. The Garden ’N Grow Program is a 10-week program at various locations. Experience the fun of gardening, the feeling of success and the satisfaction of sharing harvested food with those in need. 9-11 a.m. Monday and Thursday June 3-Aug. 8. $40. 816-270-2141, platteco@missouri.edu

Wildwood Outdoor Education Center residential camps in LaCygne, Kan., offer activities in outdoor, adventure and experiential education. Find Yourself Leadership Camp for boys and girls ages 13-17 is July 15-19, $360. Summer Adventure for ages 8-15 is June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12 and July 22-26, $360. WOW, Women of Wildwood, camp for girls ages 10-15 is July 29-Aug. 2, $360. 913-757-4500, wildwoodctr.org

Youth Tech Inc. is an interactive computer camp that focuses on providing enrichment opportunities to students in the world of computers. Classes for ages 6-10 are $85-$105. Ages 10-17, $140-$325. For classes, dates and locations, go to youthtechinc.com or call 877-984-2267.

Art, crafts, dance, music, theater and writing

A Thyme for Everything offers Our Kid’s Thyme in the Kitchen Culinary camps 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24-28 and Aug. 5-9. Learn a range of things from kitchen safety to preparing a meal. $275 includes a tour of the farmers market. 816-554-3755, athymeforeverything.com

AileyCamp is a 4-week day camp presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for boys and girls completing grades 6-7. It is designed to reach urban youth, using dance to develop their self-esteem, self-discipline, critical-thinking skills and creativity. 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. June 3-June 27. Free. Missouri and Kansas locations. 816-471-6003, kcfaa.org/education-programs/aileycamp

Allegro Choirs of Kansas City offers camps including music skills for grades 6-12, June 3-5, July 22-24 and Aug. 7-9, $20. Musical theater for grades 6-8 is June 3-6 and for grades 9-12 is July 22-25, $125. Classical group voice lessons for grades 6-12 are July 8-10, $120. 913-219-7213, admin@allegrokc.org

Art Enrichment Classes offer semi-private art lessons for ages 10-17 focusing on drawing skills and techniques and use a variety of media. June 17-21 and June 24-28. $85 includes supplies. Mary Kinney, 913-271-7503, artstart4you.com

Camellot Academy is a 5-week performance-based fine arts camp for ages 5-14. An introduction to voice, drama, dance, guitar and art at Rockhurst High School concludes with a full-scale production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” June 10-July 13. $575-$1,000. 913-724-3487, camellotacademy.com

Camp ARTRAGEOUS! Paint Glaze & Fire Ceramics & Coffee House offers classes to learn new techniques and have fun creating art in multimedia camps including pottery, clay, canvas and glass fusion. 913-661-2529, paintglazeandfire.net

Camp Shakespeare will improve students’ understanding of literature and Renaissance times while they create their own version of a Shakespearean classic. One, 2- and 3-week camps are available for ages 5-18 in Brookside, Overland Park, Kansas City, Kan., Independence and Lee’s Summit. June 10-Aug. 2. $125-$415. 816-531-7728, kcshakes.org

CartoonWorks offers 4 weekly morning or afternoon camps for ages 8 and older. Learn to draw cartoons with personality, model clay and create comic strips. June 17-July 13. $135 includes all supplies and a Stinky Stevens book. Ron Wheeler, 816-941-9221, cartoonworks.com

Ceramic Café provides instruction on a variety of ceramic art techniques including hand-building with clay, ceramic painting and glazing, and glass fusing. Creative Kids for ages 5-7. Aspiring Artists for ages 8 and older. Advanced sessions also available for older campers ages 14 and older. Dates and fees vary. 913-383-0222, ceramiccafekc.com

Chestnut Fine Arts Center offers musical theater camp Rock & Roll Forever for ages 6-15 for a week of educational fun focusing on acting, singing, dancing, set design and performing. The week culminates in a 30-minute production. 9 a.m.-noon July 15-19 or July 22-26. $125. 913-764-2121, chestnutfinearts.com

Coterie Theatre School offers half-day and full-day weeklong classes for grades K-12 in Parkville, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, Overland Park, south Kansas City and on the Country Club Plaza, plus 1- and 2-week performance camps. June 10-Aug. 9. $125-$225 for 1-week classes and $250-$550 for performance camps. 816-474-4241, coterietheatre.org

Cottey College offers a fine arts workshop with class options in vocal music, instrumental music, dance and visual art for girls in grades 9-11. June 9-15. $450. 417-667-8181, ext. 2122, cottey.edu/youth-adults/summer-programs

David Smart’s Summer Jam Camp is for guitar and bass students ages 11-18. 1-4 p.m. June 10-13 and June 17-20. $100 per camp. David Smart, 913-780-6190, smartfrets.com

GKCWP Student Writing Project offers a 2-week workshop on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus for students in grades 4-12. Writers will create, draft, share and revise within a friendly, supportive writing community. 9 a.m.-noon Mondays through Thursdays July 8-18. $125 before May 31, $150 after. Two full-tuition scholarships will be awarded. 816-235-2554, umkc.edu/gkcwp

Harper’s Fabric & Quilt Co. offers 4-day sewing camps for ages 8 through high school. Camps are 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. June 4-Aug. 2. Fees vary depending on project(s). 913-648-2739, harpersfabricandquilt.com

Heartland Chamber Music presents HCM Festival, 9 days of chamber music for advanced string and piano students ages 12-26. Audition required. July 26-Aug. 3, $700. HCM Junior Festival is for string and piano students ages 15 and younger. Audition required. July 27-Aug. 1, $450. Overture is for string students grades 4-8 with limited or no experience with small ensemble playing. 913-735-4532, heartlandmusicacademy.com

Ibsen Dance Theatre offers musical theater and dance camps. Snow White for ages 8-11, June 3-14. Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? for ages 5-7, June 3-14. Godspell for ages 12-16, July 8-19. Under the Sea ballet camp for ages 3-8, June 17-19. Supercalifragilistic dance camp for ages 3-8, July 8-10. The Summer Dance Project for ages 12-18, June 24-28. Dance Excel Workshop for ages 9-11, June 24-28. 816-436-7277

Intergenerational Handbell Camp for 6th grade through adult at Heartland Center is for new or experienced ringers. Includes participation in a choir and class geared to camper’sr experience level as well as swimming, hiking, horseback riding, meals, fellowship, Christmas in July and a talent show. Concludes with a massed handbell concert. July 7-11, $475. Scholarships available. 913-884-6935, handbellcamp.org

Johnson County Museum drop-in program for kids 4-8 offers weekly themes that introduce kids to art processes and fun. Dress for Mess! Parents must stay with children. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays in June and July. $3, $2 for members. 913-715-2550, jocomuseum.org

Kansas City Art Institute offers six weeklong art camps June 10-July 26 for ages 6-14. Morning and/or afternoon sessions are $119 per class, per week. Supervised lunch and extended hours available. Art intensives for high school students also offered. Descriptions, schedules and scholarship applications at kcai.edu/artforeveryone. Call 816-802-3333.

Kansas City Ballet School summer programs at campuses in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County. Courses for ages 3 and older include Creative Movement, Fundamentals, Pre-Ballet, Level 1, Level 2, Level 2 Workshop, Level 3, Level 3 Summer Intensive, Fairy Tale Camps, Storybook Ballet Camp and Upper School. June 3-July 27. $70-$1,150. 816-931-2299, kcballet.org/school/summerprograms.html

Kansas City Jazz Camp at Kansas City Kansas Community College is for ages 13 to adult. All instruments are welcome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3-7. $195 includes lunch. 913-288-7503, kansascityjazz.org

Kansas City Kansas Community College offers high school chamber choir with a variety of repertoire, both a capella and with accompaniment. 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 6-July 16. $80. Focus of the choir will be one major concert at the end of the clinic. Membership into the choir is by audition. John Stafford, 913-288-7137

Kansas City Kansas Community College offers vocal jazz ensemble, which will perform a capella and with a rhythm section. Focus of the ensemble will be one major concert at the end of the clinic. Membership into the choir is by audition. 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays June 10-July 15. $99. John Stafford, 913-288-7137

Kansas City Young Audiences Community School of the Arts offers summer camps sponsored by Blue KC at St. Teresa’s Academy beginning June 10. Creative Dramatics and Arts Sampler Camp for ages 5-7. Improv Adventure, Hip Hop Studio Express, Playground Art, Musical Theatre, Puppet Play, Radio Theatre, Dance Camp and more for ages 8 and older. Camps culminate in a performance for friends and family. $145-$250 per week. Scholarships available. 816-531-4022, kcya.org

Learning2Fly Kids Aerial, Health, Art & Circus Camp is for ages 6-16. June 3-Aug. 8. $185 per week. 913-262-2600, iamlearning2fly.com

Lyric Opera offers a music-filled camp for ages 9-18. Activities include singing and movement, dramatizing and listening to music from upcoming main stage operas and visits from Lyric Opera artistic staff and singers. July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9. $395. Scholarships available. Paula Winans, 816-471-4933, ext. 125, kcopera.org

Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Company presents Komedy Kidstitute comedy camps for grades K-12. Komedy for Kids I is a morning session and Komedy for Kids II is an afternoon session. Both 2-week camps culminate in an original show performance on June 22. June 10-14 and June 17-22. $175-$230. 913-642-7576, martincitymelodrama.org

Mattie Rhodes Arts Center offers Itty Bitty Art Camp for ages 2-5 on June 18-21, $60. Teen Art Camp for ages 13-17 on June 25-28, $100. Summer Art Camp for ages 5-12 on July 9-12, July 16-19, July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, $150 per session. 816-221-2349, mattierhodes.org

Music House offers Day Jam for ages 6-8 and 9-13, Rock Band Camp for ages 10-13 (Level 1) and ages 11-15 (Level 2) and Guitar Riffology for ages 9-17. June 10-Aug. 2. $280 per camp. 913-562-4112, musichouseschool.com

Music Theatre for Young People is offering Waiting in the Wings day camp for ages 6-12 is June 10-14, $125. Middle school camp for ages 11-15 is June 16-23, $195. Broadway at Baker residential camps for ages 13-18 are July 7-14 and July 21-28, $550 each. 913-486-5595, mtyp.org

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is offering 3 weeklong, full-day camp experiences for ages 6-12 in Camp Art in Action, July 8-26, $240/$300 per week. Summer art week classes, Thursday evening workshops and Saturday workshops also available. 816-751-1278, nelson-atkins.org

Notre Dame de Sion High School offers Art Camp, Make & Glaze Ceramic Vessels, Create a Watercolor Landscape, Design and Make Jewelry, Explore Color Theory Through Collage, and Paint With Designer Gouache Paints. 1-3 p.m. June 3-7 and June 10-14. $110 per week includes supplies. 816-942-3282, ndsion.edu/summer

The Pulse Performing Arts Center offers summer camps, 6-week dance classes, 1-day Dancers Edge Intensives and more. Beginning to advanced, ages 3-18. June 18-Aug. 1. 816-941-2278, thepulsepac.com

Puppetry Arts Institute offers puppet-making workshops using heads from the former Hazelle Puppet Factory. For individuals or groups. $5-$6 per puppet. Includes seeing the museum. 816-833-9777

ReACT Company presents summer theater program StageworX Camp! in which your child can achieve character in theater both on and off stage. All camps begin June 10. Mini troupe is for ages 3-5, 4 weeks, 9 a.m.-noon, $183. Troupe is for grades K-2, 5 weeks, 9 a.m.-noon, $400. Company is for grades 3-5, 5 weeks, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $484. Studio is for grades 6-9, 6 weeks, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $691. 913-944-2252, reactkc.org

Red Star Studios Art Camp offers 3 1-week sessions for ages 7-12 covering different themes and mediums. Sessions include: Clay Olympics, July 22-26. Once Upon a Time, July 29-Aug. 2. Tic-Tac-Go, Aug. 5-9. Activities include ceramics, textiles, mixed media, storytelling and more. $195 per session. 15 percent discount if enrolled by June 1. Before and after care available. 816-474-7316, redstarstudios.org

Rockhurst High School offers individual piano lessons for beginning students in grades 1-9. June 3-July 28. $100 for six, 30-minute sessions. Ceramics/wheel pottery class June 3-13 for boys and girls in grades 9 and up and adults. $200. Contact Scott Duschen, 816-363-2036, ext. 546, rockhursths.edu

St. Thomas Aquinas offers several camps, including Act Like a Saint, which are designed for aspiring actors entering grades 5-8. Also chess for grades 3-8 and 2 cooking classes, cake decorating for grades 5-12 and kids in the kitchen for grades 3-8. May 28-July 27. $30-$85. 913-319-2416, stasaints.net/summercamps

School of Rock Kansas City offers summer boot camp. Three sessions of this rock ’n’ roll camp includes group instruction, band practice and a concert at the end of the week for friends and family. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 17-21, July 15-19 or Aug. 5-9. $375 per session. 20 percent discount before April 15. 816-842-7625, kansascity.schoolofrock.com

Sing It Out Choir Camp is for grades K-6 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Fun activities teach kids to read music and improve vocal performance. July 22-26. $25 or scholarship. 816-942-1155, kcspucc@sbcglobal.net

Stage Right Performing Arts offers 2 musical camps at Leawood Baptist Church. “Seussical” for ages 6-13 is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3-June 29 and “Les Miserables“ for ages 14-18 is 2-5 p.m. June 3-July 3. Requires audition. $395. Performances are at Avila University. 913-735-7870, stagerightperformingarts.com

Starlight Theatre Summer Camp is for ages 11-14. Campers enjoy a triple threat — acting, singing and dancing. This performance-based camp culminates with a final showcase for friends and family on the last day. Aug. 1, 2, 5-9. 816-997-1134, kcstarlight.com

Starlight Theatre and the Kansas City Zoo offer Act Like an Animal Camp for ages 5-10. Campers experience movement, voice, drama and visual arts at Starlight each day. The other half of the day is spent learning about animals and exploring the zoo. A performance and art exhibit are the camps’ final curtain call. 816-997-1134, kcstarlight.com

The Writers Place weeklong camps for ages 12-18 are led and supported by area writers and teachers and can inspire your young writer’s love and creativity in the art of writing. A study in poetry July 8-12. A study in fiction July 15-19. 9 a.m.-noon at the Writers Place. $100 per week. Limited partial and full scholarships available. 816-753-1090, writersplace.org

Theatre of the Imagination drama camps are for grades pre-K through 9. One- and 2-week sessions m May 28-Aug. 9. We take partials and pro-rate. Half and full days. Shows include Clones, Chipmunks, Video Games, Blondes vs. Brunettes, Diva Dance and more. Free costumes, snacks and shows. $75 per week. 816-561-2787, dramakc.com

Theatre for Young America offers acting workshops. “The Adventures of Doctor Doolittle” is for children in preschool through 3rd grade at Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 5-7 p.m. June 17-21, $100. “The Wizard of Oz” is for grades 4-8 at Union Station, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 8-12, $180. “Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two Speed Clock” is for grades 7-12 at Avila University, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 22-26, $200. 816-460-2083, tya.org

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre offers performing arts camps. Learn to sing, dance, act and perform stage stunt work. A 4-week summer stock program features Disney’s “Tarzan” and weeklong showcases Mary Poppins, the Music of Taylor Swift’s “Red” Vocal Camp, Jedi Stuns, Peter’s Never Land Camp and Happily Ever After Princess Camp. Half days for ages 3-5, $115. Full days for ages 6-18, $160. 913-254-4444, trilogyculturalarts.org

Variety

Accelerated Schools of Overland Park offers academic and arts summer camps for grades 4-8, including individualized instruction and creative expression, and high school credit courses that are fully accredited by AdvancED and the state of Kansas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 3-Aug. 9. $325 per week with a 3-week minimum. Individualized tutoring in core academic subjects is available for grades 2-12 at $35 per hour. 913-341-6666, jane@acceleratedschoolsop.org

Beth Shalom Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center offers preschool camp: Four, 2-week sessions filled with water play, art projects, motor activities, gardening, special events and weekly themes for ages 18 months through age 4. June 10-Aug. 2, $175-$335. Soar Into Kindergarten: Jump start your child’s kindergarten readiness skills. June 10-July 3 and July 8-Aug. 2. Three days, $350-$400. Five days, $550-$650. 913-647-7287, bethshalomkc.org

Big Buddy Camp in Olathe is for teens entering grades 7-12. This Leadership Development Program partners with the Field Trip Club and allows teens to serve as role models for children while enjoying laser tag, bowling, skating, movies, libraries, parks and more than 175 field trips this summer. $129-$149 per week with a 4-week minimum. 913-221-2378, btguth@sbcglobal.net

Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council offers age-specific camping adventures at the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish Scout Reservations for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Venturers ages 6-20. Activities include traditional merit badge programs, aquatics, crafts, climbing, shooting sports, campfires and more. Date and fees vary. 816-942-9333, scoutcamping.org

Brookside Charter School offers Summer Journey, free adventure activities for discovery and love of learning to students entering grades K-8 and living in the Kansas City Missouri School District boundaries. An extensive incentives program includes daily prizes and monetary attendance recognition. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 3-July 2. Fee required for extended care. 816-531-2192

Calvary Lutheran School offers Vacation, Explore, Relax and Be more (VERB) for kids in grades K-6. Activities include field trips, swimming, art, music, science and daily devotions. June 3-Aug. 9. Daily and weekly fees. 816-595-4020, verb@calvarykc.com

Camp Agapé is a day camp for children entering grades K-8. Activities include learning programs, field trips, arts, crafts, music, sports, computer classes and more. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday May 20-Aug. 2. $85, plus field trip fees. Discounts and partial scholarships available. Community Christian Center in Wellington. 816-878-3681, cccforyou.org

Camp Fire Heartland offers campers a journey of self-discovery and independence, which leads to memories that will last a lifetime. Campers define what their “sparks” are and are guided through activities that fit their interests: building campfires, splashing in water, archery, cool science experiments and more. Day camps and overnight camps available. For dates and fees, go to campfire.org/registerforcamp

City Union Mission offers Camp CUMCITO in the Ozarks for ages 4-16. Activities include swimming, hiking, crafts, fishing, camping, archery, canoeing and worship. Five-day camps June 24-Aug. 3. $5 for income-qualified campers. Transportation provided. Peggy, 816-329-1423

Cottey College offers Leadership Discovery Workshop for girls in grades 9-11 includes thought-provoking discussions, ropes course field trip, nightly entertainment and activities and a fun suite-style living arrangement. June 9-15. $450. 417-667-8181, ext. 2122, cottey.edu/youth-adults/summer-programs

El Centro offers a summer program for kids ages 5-12 with a variety of fun and educational activities. Each week has a different theme, including arts and writing, recreation, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. The program runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday June 3-Aug. 2 and includes breakfast, lunch and a healthy snack. Tuition is $90 a week and full payment for the 8 weeks is required on enrollment. All activities will take place at the Academy for Children, 1330 S. 30th St. in Kansas City, Kan. 913-677-0100

Field Trip Club in Olathe for ages 4-14 includes 15 field trips each week. Educational and recreational adventures include bowling, skating, drama, movies, arts, crafts, science, nature, music, concerts, museums, libraries, petting zoos, children’s theater, educational and recreational programs, parks and more. $149 per week. 913-221-2378, btguth@sbcglobal.net

Gage Center offers Bump City Kid Camp. Activities include Bump City indoor play land, rock climbing, gymnastics, swimming, dance, ropes course, interactive inflatables, arts and crafts, sports basics and more. Part-time, full-time, half day or full day with extended care available. May 28-Aug. 9. $20-$125. 816-229-7775, gagecenter.com

Heartland Center offers overnight, day and family Christian camps for grades K-12. Activities include worship, horses, swimming, archery, rock wall, zip line, hiking, campfires, games and crafts. June 2-Aug. 9. $170-$515 for weeklong programs. 816-891-1078, heartlandcenter.org

Heit’s Point Lutheran Ministries offers age-specific camps for ages 3-6 (with parents) and grades 1-12. Activities include swimming, crafts, hiking, canoeing, cave exploring, sports and water week. June 2-Aug. 3. For dates and fees, go to heitspoint.com or 660-668-2363.

Kansas City Kansas Community College and American Red Cross offers babysitter training for ages 11-15. Topics covered are safety, safe play, basic care, first aid, leadership, professionalism and infant/child CPR. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8. $60. 913-288-7660, kckcc.edu

Madam President Camp is for girls ages 10-14. Campers will build confidence and leadership skills, learn about politics and join a fun and supportive network of peers, civic mentors and parents. June 10-14 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Julie Warm, 816-235-5371, umkc.edu/civicengage

Maranatha Christian Academy offers summer camps May 28-Aug. 16 for kids entering grades 1-7, partnering with the Culture House. Students will enjoy theater, art, dance and citizenship camps. Other camps include cartooning, sports and cooking, and activities include physical education, science and music. Academic tutoring also offered. 913-631-9286, mca-eagles.org

MCC-Longview Community Education offers College for Kids. Classes include Creative Card Making, Creative Writing, Pinterest Crafts, Beginning Sewing, Eureka! — The Inventor’s Camp and Mad Science: The Wright Stuff. June 10-Aug. 2. $49-$249. 816-604-2030, mcckc.edu/classes/commed/longview/collegeforkids.asp

MCC-Maple Woods offers College for Kids. Classes include M-O-V-I-N-G with BOTZ, Video Game Wizard, Bots in My Video Games, My First Science Lab, Rockin’ Robots, The “Wright” Stuff, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs, Cybertales, Needle Works, Baseball and Softball. For ages 5 and older. June 3-28. $69-$145. 816-604-3011, mcckc.edu/mwcommed

Notre Dame de Sion School offers Cruisin’ Through Summer for Montessori through 8th grade includes music, art, cooking, sports and dance. Morning and afternoon courses are $100 each for 1 week. 816-753-3810, ndsion.edu/summer

Olathe Public Library offers summer reading programs for all ages. Kick-Off is 10 a.m.-noon May 28 at Frontier Park. Enjoy games and crafts, pick up your summer reading club folder and attend the book sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch Library. 913-971-6874, olathelibrary.org

Pembroke Hill summer program is a 12-week comprehensive camp for ages 2-18. Includes topics such as Writing the College Application Essay, Robotics, Culinary Creations, PSAT/SAT Preparation and more. 816-936-1321, pembrokehill.org

Rockhurst High School offers several academic classes including a junior high enrichment program, Magis Academy, a college essay writing course, study skills, high school placement and PSAT test prep, high school credit courses and compuer essentials for grades 7-12. June 3-28. $125-$500. Contact Scott Duschen, 816-363-2036, ext. 546, rockhursths.edu

Rockhurst High School offers a personal finance class designed to help high school juniors and seniors learn financial responsibility and avoid common pitfalls. It covers bank checking and savings accounts, setting goals, budgeting, understanding interest payments, investments, credit cards, credit ratings and debt. Open to boys and girls. June 3-7 or June 17-21. $95 per session. Contact Contact Scott Duschen, 816-363-2036, ext. 546, rockhursths.edu

Salvation Army offers camps for all ages at the Salvation Army 3 Trails Camp. Included are teen, tween, junior, music, sports, family, senior adult and discovery camps. June 1-July 22. 816-756-1455, salvationarmy.us

Shawnee Mission Summer Programs offers an enrichment program at Shawnee Mission South High School for students in preschool to 8th grade including 24 different morning and afternoon classes. $90 per class per week. The Summer Academy offers a large selection of core classes and electives at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. $160 per class, $205 for out-of-district students. June 10-28 and July 8-26. 913-993-9740, summerschool.smsd.org

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the University of St. Mary offer a leadership camp for girls in grades 6-8 to reflect upon the roles of leadership and service within the church. Activities include swimming, games, athletic events and more. June 26-28. $125 includes room, meals and T-shirt. 816-718-2660, vickil@scls.org

St. James Academy offers enrichment camps to develop skills in future and current high school students. Camps include creative writing, managing information overload, Catholic leadership, annotation workshop, comprehensive fitness and super foods, digital photography workshop, intro to drawing, watercolor painting, beginner Spanish, digital design and keeping math fresh. $80 per class includes T-shirt. 913-254-4284, sjakeepingfaith.org

St. Thomas Aquinas High School offers chess camp for grades 3-8. Learn the rules and strategies. Chess teaches responsibility, improves discipline and sharpens thinking skills. June 3-7, June 17-21 and July 9-11. $35 per session. 913-319-2416, stasaints.net

Summit Christian Academy offers Camp Eagle Summit for grades 1-6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28-Aug. 9, $50 to enroll and $175 per week. Specialty weeklong camps offered in art, musical theater, sports, bow making and vocal music for $195 per week. Camp Eagle Summit Jr. for ages 2 1/2 by July 31 (and potty-trained) through kindergarten, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28-Aug. 2, $50 to enroll and $195 per week ($110 for mornings only). After care is free. 816-525-1480, summit-christian-academy.org

Sylvan Learning Centers offers camps for pre-K to adult students. Camps include advanced reading, college study skills, ACT prep, Ace That Test, Fraction Action, Write On!, Solve This!, Multiply & Divide, Spelling & Handwriting, Sum Fun and Ready to Read. 816-525-4500 or sylvanlearning.com for dates and fees.

YMCA of Greater Kansas City offers traditional camps with weekly themes and specialty camps including sports, engineering, Legos, service learning and leadership for ages 3-18. May 28-Aug. 9. Fees and ages for camps vary. For locations and dates, 913-345-9622, ymcasummerfun.org

Youth Volunteer Corps of Greater Kansas City offers Summer of Service, hosted by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, an 8-week intensive volunteering program for ages 11-18. There is a variety of 4-day projects to choose from. June 3-July 25. 913-345-9622, yvckc@kansascityymca.org

Parks and recreation

City of Mission Parks and Recreation offers 2 summer camps at Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center: Mission Summer Camp for ages 5-10 and the Teen n’ Tween Camp for ages 11-15. Traditional camps with not-so-traditional weekly themes. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 3-Aug. 2. $119-$139 plus $25 for premium field trip. Sarah Sooter, 913-722-8223, sylvesterpowell.com

Jackson County Parks + Rec offers Jacomo day camp at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center for ages 6-13. Activities include swimming, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts and more. One-week sessions beginning June 10, $115. 816-229-8980, jacksongov.org/daycamp

Johnson County Park & Recreation District offers 56 summer camp programs for ages 3-18. Choices include arts and crafts, nature and environment, computers, sports, leadership development, science, field trips, theater and dance. Dates, locations, fees and age requirements vary. 913-831-3359, jcprd.com/activities/campguides_options_2013.cfm

Leawood Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer camps for children of all ages at various locations. Camps include outdoor, art, sports and nature. Leawood Park half-day camps for grades K-6 and full-day camps for ages 9-12. Challenger Soccer Camp for ages 3-16 and KC Legends Soccer Camp for ages 5-14. Mountain Bike Camp for ages 11-16. Ironwoods Park half- and full-day camps for ages 6-14. 913-339-6700, ext. 154, leawood.org

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation offers Camp Summit recreational day camp for ages 5-11 featuring weekly themes, field trips and splashing around at Summit Waves Aquatic Park daily. $90 enrollment fee includes 3 T-shirts and a season pass to Summit Waves. May 28-Aug. 9 at Harris Park Community Center. $120 weekly fee. 816-969-1500, campsummit.net

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation offers Teen Factor day camp for ages 12-14 featuring weekly themes, field trips and activities. $75 enrollment fee includes 2 T-shirts. May 28-Aug. 9 at Legacy Park Community Center. $125 weekly fee. 816-969-1500, lsparks.net

Lenexa Parks and Recreation offers 13 super cool things to do while school’s out this summer, including art classes, fishing derby, Geocaching Club, Kids Kreative Memories, Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp, Piccadilly Puppets, Playground Passport, StoneLion Environmental Camp, Lenexa Lazers, swim lessons, YoGo Play!, Young Explorers and Zumbatomic. For dates and fees, go to lenexa.com or 913-477-7100.