Summer Camps in the Kansas City Area
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Kansas City KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp newsletter, and
that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of May 3, 2026 Week of May 10, 2026 Week of May 17, 2026 Week of May 24,
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Bach to Rock music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers! Rock City World Tour camp introduces young campers to music through play, story, and instrument exploration! In Rock Band Camp join a band, play hit songs, and get coaching from pro musicians! In Glee Club Camp grab the spotlight, sing hit songs, and get coaching from pro vocalists! In DJ Camp Learn how to mix, scratch, and match beats from industry pros.
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RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is returning to Kansas City this summer! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
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Providing quality overnight camps and social outings for youth on the autism spectrum. Our overnight camp sessions vary in length. Each overnight provides a two-day, one-night overnight camp experience. Our summer sessions provide a lengthier stay totaling a four day, three-night overnight camp opportunity. Each camp offers a quality experience involving relationship development, recreation, and relaxation and is specifically designed to meet the needs of youth on the autism spectrum.
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At Club SciKidz Kansas City, we're proud to offer a wide array of educational summer camps that ignite curiosity and inspire young minds. We offer STEM programs that encompass various fields of science and technology, including robotics, chemistry, filmmaking, space, programming, and emergency medicine, making us your ideal destination for academic summer camps in Kansas City. Whether your child is intrigued by the mysteries of the cosmos or aspires to be a doctor, engineer, or game developer, we have the perfect program to nurture their interests. Our courses are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and, most importantly, fun. We believe that learning is at its best when it's an adventure, and that's precisely what we provide.
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Get ready for a summer full of color, creativity and fun. We’ve got so many exciting themes that your budding artist will be sure to find inspiration and express their unique style. Each camp session is packed with hands-on projects like canvas painting, wood door hangers, watercolor painting, drawing, Sculpey clay, ceramic pottery, and other arts and crafts. Our camps are perfect for kids who love to make, paint, and create. Whether they're beginners or seasoned young artists, every child will leave with artwork they're proud of and memories they'll treasure. Camps are for ages 5+. Themes include Paws & Paint and Sculpt and Spin for kids in k-5th grade. Check out Spin That Wheel for tweens and teens who want to learn how to throw pottery on a wheel.
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Garden N Grow – A Youth Gardening adventure for ages 9 – 13! Get ready for a summer packed with discovery, dirt, and delicious harvests! In the Garden 'n Grow program, young growers ages 9–13 will plant, tend, and harvest their very own garden plots -- guided every step of the way by the knowledgeable and friendly Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Dates: Mondays and Thursdays, June 1 – August 6, 2026 (20 sessions)Time: 9:00–11:00 AMLocation: Fairfield Christian Church | 1800 NE 65th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118Cost: $50 for the entire summer! Register online: https://pears.io/events/mu/4958/ For more information email - mggkc.adv.edu@gmail.com
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Preschool (age 3) through 8th grade students are invited to Summer in the City at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School, running June 1–July 31. This is not your average summer program. From Lego Builders and Disney Baking to Minecraft STEM Building, Mystery Solvers, Hip Hop Dance, Basketball Bootcamp, and Sculpture, there’s truly a camp for every interest. Designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun, our camps keep students exploring, tinkering, and playing all summer long. Parents love our flexible day camp options that fit busy schedules, and students love discovering new passions. Learn more and register at speds.org/summer.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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