2015 Guide to Summer Camps and Activities in Wichita

2015 WMB Summer Camp Guide

Disclosure :: This is a compilation of our featured summer camp and activity sponsors. If you have a camp, class or activity that you would like to have included, please email [email protected] 

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Location :: Botanica, 701 Amidon St. Wichita, KS 67203

Drop in Activities in the Downing Children’s Garden: June 1 through Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop in activities in the Downing Children’s Garden with themed days every day of the week. Minibeast Mondays, Taste it Tuesdays, Water Science Wednesdays, Theater Thursdays, Floral Fridays, Solar Saturdays and Cycled Up Sundays. Take-home crafts and hands-on activities are just a part of these fun themed days.

$3 Thursdays and Family Game Night, June 4 through Sept. 24.
Giant lawn games and much more every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays are $3 all day.

Father’s Day Kite Fest: Kites, food trucks, giant lawn games and more. June 21 from 1-5 p.m.


Count Me In Math Camp for Girls Count Me in Math Camp

Location: Wichita Literacy and Learning, LLC, 3309 N. Covington St., Wichita, KS, 67205

Date:: July 20-24, 9:30am-1:00pm

Count Me In is a summer math camp program designed just for girls in grades 1-3. This unique approach sets girls up for success by providing a place to practice, create, and compete in math in an engaging, supportive setting. Let’s show your daughter she can have fun – and feel confident – doing math this summer. For more information about math camp, visit: www.countmeinmath.com or contact Kristee Jones at wichitaliteracyandlearning@ gmail.com


CYT (Christian Youth Theater)

CYT Summer Camps

Location :: Three camp locations :: Eastminster Presbyterian Church,  1958 N. Webb Rd.
First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn
West Evangelical Free Church, 1161 N. Maize Rd.

Dates :: Three camps in July (see specific dates below)

At our East Kids “Pirates” Camp (ages 5-12), July 6-10 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, you can Hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure as kids get involved in youth theater with singing, acting, and dancing.
Our Teen “Defining Moments” Camp (ages 13-18), July 13-17 at First Evangelical Free Church, will help teens grow as they are challenged to rise to new levels in master workshops with guest director Tyler Hutchinson, Artistic Director of CYT Indianapolis.
The West Kids “Dig It” Camp (ages 5-12), July 20-24 at West Evangelical Free Church, will have kids singing and dancing to great music representing ancient civilizations.
Each camp will have a showcase for families and friends the evening of the last Friday of their week.


Dance Vision in Motion Dance Vision in Motion

Location :: Dance Vision in Motion, 2626 S Rock Rd, Suite 130, Wichita, KS 67210

Dates :: June 8 – 19

Come have summer dance fun at Dance Vision in Motion. Dance camp will include 4 different sessions. Ballet, Jazz/Lyrical, Tap and Hip Hop for ages 5-12 will be offered for two exciting weeks in June. For the little ones, we have a fun filled Princess Camp that includes ballet and tap combo class for ages 3-4.

 


 Exploration Place 

Exploration Place Summer CampsLocation :: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd Wichita KS 67203

Dates :: June 1 – August 3

Fill your child’s summer with these unforgettable experiences that engage curiosity, promote creativity, enhance scientific knowledge – and are fun!

Topics include chemical explosions, building robots and puppets (includes trip to Music Theatre of Wichita!), flight and outer space and behind-the-scenes at the museum. Plus much more! Ask about special aviation camps and camps at The Independent School.


GFFT Junior Tennis Summer Camps GFFT Tennis Camp

Location :: Genesis Health Clubs Rock Road, 1551 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206

Genesis Health Clubs West Central, 854 N Socora St, Wichita, KS 67212

Genesis Health Clubs Salina, 1830 S 9th St, Salina, KS 67401

Dates :: June 8-11, June 22-25, July 6-9, July 20-23

Introduce your child to the game of tennis this summer for $20 per week! The GFFT Junior Tennis Summer Camps are a series of introductory lessons underwritten by Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis. Lessons are taught by Genesis Health Club tennis professionals and are offered to give interested youth the opportunity to learn the sport. Fundamental skills covered include forehand, backhand, volley, serve and overhead as well as basic strategy. These clinics are for new players only, ages 6-15. Camps happen for one hour per day between 2:00PM and 5:00PM(depending on age and location), Monday – Thursday the week your child is participating. For more information or to register, please call (316) 634-3112 or visit our website at www.genesisfoundationwichita.com.


 Hall Swim School 

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Location :: Inside Health Strategies, 551 N Hillside Wichita, KS 67214

Dates :: May 26 – August 6. Two Summer Registration Options: 1) Sign up for Swimester must be paid in full (save 10%) 2) Enroll by Session(s). Check out website for schedules.

Hall Swim School’s goal is to instill a lifelong relationship with the water by providing high quality, developmentally sound swimming instruction in a fun, safe environment while emphasizing outstanding customer service.We will instill a life-long connection with the water by promoting a love of the water, building confidence in aquatic skills, and establishing a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness.

There are so many things for your child to be involved in today that the choices can be overwhelming. Only one activity stands out as a life-saving skill and that’s swimming. Hall Swim School does one thing extremely well. We teach children to swim better than any other program!

We offer professional swimming lessons to students of all ages starting at 6 months, in the Wichita area. We specialize in swimming instruction using a progressive curriculum that emphasizes correct technique and general water safety!


 Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center 

Cosmosphere Camp

Location :: Kansas Cosmosphere, 1100 North Plum, Hutchison, KS 67501

Dates :: June – August

Summer camp is out-of-this-world at the Cosmosphere. Train like an astronaut, tackle the forces of flight, explore the universe, and more with FUN hands-on, STEM-based programs you won’t find anywhere else on Earth.


Kansas Dance Academy

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Location :: Kansas Dance Academy, 6615 E. Central, Wichita, KS, 316-684-2848

Dates :: June 8 – July 30

Come join the summer fun at Kansas Dance Academy during our eight week summer session! We will be offering classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, music theatre and more. We have classes for ages 3 through adult. At Kansas Dance Academy, you will find a professional, adult staff dedicated to teaching the art of dance to all ages. For more information and schedules, please call us at 316-684-2848.


MgM Studio of the Dance MGM Logo

Location: MgM Studio of the Dance, 535 N. Woodlawn Ste 340, Wichita, KS
(At Central and Woodlawn behind William’s Ace Hardware)

Dates: June 1 – July 24

Fill your summer with the art of dance! We offer both a June and July session where you can take classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tumbling, Hip Hop or Contemporary. Or, if you’re looking for daytime fun, we offer FIVE dance camps and TWO dance intensives. Choose your favorite camp: Princess, Hip Hop, Tutu Cute, Jazz Diva or Music Theatre. Camps combine dance with related crafts, games,activities and a snack. Our dance intensives, one offered in each June and July, are for the more serious dancers working to improve their technique over summer break. Schedules are available at www.mgmdance.com. Space is limited, so sign up today 316-686-9838.


 Monart School of Art 

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Location :: The Art Park, 7230 E 29th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226

Dates :: June 1 – August 16

Want to learn to draw, paint, sew or sculpt?  Want to improve existing skills?  Then Monart School of Art is the place for you!  The Monart drawing method is a time tested, patented method that teaches people of all ages to draw and paint.  Students, ages 3-adult,  use all professional grade materials which are provided for classes and camps.  Our teachers are professional artists as well as having hundreds of hours in the classroom.  Schedule a free trial class and discover the Monart difference!


Music Theatre Camps Theatre Camps

Location :: The Art Park, 7230 E. 29th St. N Wichita, KS. 67226

Dates :: 3 day camps each week from June 1 – August 12

Three day themed Music Theatre classes for children ages 4-8 and 9-12. Each camp will spark your child’s creativity, include themed songs and dances, improv games, basic acting skills and theatre language. This all happens in a fun and supportive environment that will help your child grow in their confidence and rhetoric skills. Themes include:  Frozen, Make your own Lego Movie, Super Hero’s, Circus, Zoo Animals and more! Contact Marcee at [email protected] for more information.


Music Together of Wichita 

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Location :: The Art Park, 7230 E. 29th St. N Wichita, KS. 67226

Dates :: Session 1 – June 2nd to June 27th (4 weeks)
Session 2 – July 28th to August 22nd (4 weeks)

Music classes for children ages 5 and under with the adults who love them! Join us for an award winning International music program that is backed by 30 years of early childhood music educational research. We will sing and dance to finger plays, original, folk and cultural songs that are accompanied by egg shakers, sticks, scarves, bells, drums and more! We don’t just sing to your children we teach you and your child to become music makers yourselves!


School of Rock 

School of Rock Camp

Location :: School of Rock, 1218 S Rock Rd Wichita, KS 67207

Dates :: June 8 – June 12 and July 13 – July 17

Make your Summers ROCK! Students ages 7-17 work one on one and in groups with our pro instructors to perform a REAL show at the and of the session.


Senseney Music

Senseney Music

Location :: Senseney Music, 2300 E. Lincoln, Wichita

Dates ::  June (See specifics below)

Senseney Music will be offering Beginning Guitar Camps for ages 8-17, June 15th-19th. Two sessions will be available: either 10a-noon or 2-4pm. Our New Ukulele Camp for ages 10 and up will be June 8th-12th from 2p-4p. Tuition for either camp is $120. All camps are held on the lower level of Senseney Music, 2300 E. Lincoln, Wichita.


Summer Explorations

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Location :: Wichita Collegiate School, 9115 E. 13th St. Wichita, Ks 67206

Dates :: June 1 – August 14

Are you looking for a place where your student will continue learning, make lasting friendships, and explore hidden talents? Then look no further. Summer Explorations has over 200 classes spread over 11 weeks for every age, interest area, ability, and schedule need. Offerings include academic classes for credit, academic classes for enrichment, sport clinics, team camps, and classes in: visual and performing arts, cooking, dance, driver education, LEGOs, science, technology, early childhood, and much more. Our experienced Collegiate teachers, distinguished guest faculty, and expert coaches, artists, and musicians look forward to helping your child reach their goals and develop new passions.


The Independent School 

Independent Summer Camps

Location :: The Independent School, 8317 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS 67207

Dates :: Camps and courses are from May 25 to August 7

The Independent School summer program provides fun and adventurous activities in an educational environment for all students this summer. The camps range from academic and enrichment courses, to athletic, science, music and art camps.

 


Trinity Academy  

Trinity Academy

Location :: Trinity Academy, 12345 E. 21st St. Wichita, KS 67206

Dates :: May – June

Trinity Academy is offering great classes at a great price May – July for K-8 students. Choose from sports camps like volleyball, soccer, and baseball. Or learn a new skill like building a computer from scratch or throwing pottery on the wheel. To register or to learn more, go to www.trinityacademy.org and click on Summer Session, or call 634-0909.


 Wichita Art Museum 

WAM Summer Camps

Location :: Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203

Dates :: June 3 – July 28

Kids, come spend your summer with us! The Wichita Art Museum offers artmaking activities for kids ages 3 to 12, and each sessions is only $5 per child. “Hot Art For Cool Kids: It’s Cool, Yo” is an awesome art afternoon that youth ages 6 to 12 may take part in. Wednesdays are for ages 6 to 8, and Thursdays are for ages 9 to 12. Each class session is from 2 to 4 p.m. Preschoolers who are 3 to 5 years old will enjoy “Art Start Goes to CAMP,” an amazing performance and visual arts experience that’s sure to wow! Art Start sessions are on Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm (each session is 90 minutes) and are for children accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (316) 268-4929.


Wichita Center for the Arts 

Location:: Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E Central Wichita, KS 67206

Dates:: June 1 – August 15

Let your child explore their creative side over their vacation by enrolling them in our summer art camps, workshops and weekly classes. We offer numerous opportunities that appeal to different ages, artistic backgrounds and schedules. Our experienced instructors look forward to helping your child explore the wonderful world of art through our three-dimensional approach to learning. (Ages 6-12)

Sign your kiddos up for weekly classes for the entire summer or come for a weeklong workshop. Receive a $10 discount on weekly class registration when you enroll online before May 31 (Coupon Code: SUMMER2015).  Visit our website at https://www.wcfta.com/all-courses/ to see a full list.

Classes are filling up quickly. Call 316-634-2787 x 220 for more information.


 

Wichita Friends School 

Wichita Friends School

Location :: Wichita Friends School, 14700 W. Kellogg Wichita, KS 67235

Dates :: May 26 through August 14

The SummerFUN! program at WFS provides your child with enrichment and learning through play in a FUN! environment that reflects the values of SPICES – Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. Each day we will have a Power Hour of Reading focusing on each child’s individual reading skills. Join us for the Amazing Race! Weekly themes include Legos, Space & Beyond, Kids in the Kitchen and more!


 Wichita Gymnastics

Wichita Gymnastics

Location :: Wichita Gymnastics, 9400 East 37th Street North Wichita, KS 67226

Dates :: May 27  – August 6 (Come for the day or by the week)

There’s no better place to spend the summer!  The 12,000 square foot facility at WGC is fully air conditioned and packed with the latest gymnastics and recreational equipment for an active, healthy, fun-filled summer.  Camps are ideal for boys and girls, ages 3 to about 12 years, and they meet MON-THUR from 1-4 pm.

Kids begin camp with an active warm-up and then split into smaller groups for the rock wall, zip line, trampoline, rings challenge, gymnastics, swimming, games, arts & crafts, a snack and much more! Call 316-634-1900 to sign up!


Wichita Infant Swim (Infant Safety Rescue) ISR

Location :: Wichita Swim Club and Wichita State (daily)

Dates :: Lessons are 4-6 weeks in length – contact the instructor for starting days/times!

Wichita Infant Swim is proud to announce that ISR is now available locally- In the Wichita AREA! ISR lessons are one-on-one, and are customized to the developmental level and readiness of each child.  Babies who can crawl — generally six months to 12 months old– learn to hold their breath underwater, roll onto their back to float, rest and breathe.  Children who can walk, generally one year of age and older (up to six years)– learn to hold their breath under water, swim with their head down and eyes open, roll onto their back to float, rest and breathe, and roll back over to resume swimming until they reach the side of the pool and can crawl out.

Contact Information – Emily McVay 316-519-2358 or [email protected] (ISR lessons at Wichita Swim Club) or Tara Murphy 316-573-8470 or [email protected] (ISR lessons at WSU Campus)


 Wichita School of Performing Arts 

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Location :: Wichita School of Performing Arts, 9127 E. 37th Wichita, KS

Dates :: June 8 – August 20, 2015

Wichita School of Performing Arts wants to spend the summer with you! Summer classes are offered for ages 3 – Adult and include ballet, jazz, tap, modern, pointe and hip-hop. Adult fitness classes include pilates, gyrotonic, and a create-your-own, a perfect stress release for busy moms. Class schedules are available at www.wspadancewichita.com, or feel free to contact Lori at 687-5933 (studio), 214-8825 (cell) or [email protected] for more information.


 Wichita Swim Club 

Wichita Swim Club

Location :: Wichita Swim Club, 8323 E. Douglas Ave.

Dates :: June 1 – August 6

Learning to swim is a necessary lifesaving skill that doubles as a fun lifetime sport. The Wichita Swim School offers certified Swim America Coaches that instruct high quality lessons with a low swimmer to instructor ratio (4:1). The emphasis of the Wichita Swim School Program is to teach proper swim techniques while learning basic water safety in a fun, energetic atmosphere. As the first swim club in Wichita, The Wichita Swim Club is proud to be the aquatics leader in Wichita with over 60 years of teaching individuals starting at 6 months all the way to the Olympic level!

Our swim school offers classes from 9am-8pm Monday-Thursday and we also have a Saturday class option. Our first day of summer classes start June 1! Cost is $76/Session (8 classes per session). Contact info: 316-683-1491 or [email protected]

Angela Green
Angela is the founder of Wichita Mom, the premier parenting website and digital guide for families as they navigate life in Wichita, KS. She is a wife, business owner, avid reader, proud gymnastics & dance mom, Peloton lover, and is always planning her next trip.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Great job Angela. I really appreciate your attempt to inform families (mothers) of these great programs. Over past years, not being originally from Wichita, I would search the Internet for various programs that would suit my daughters interest. You hit the mark with your listing. I like the your citing ‘citymomdblog’.
    Do not forget the Sedgwick Zoo. The Zoo also have programs for youth.

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