Summer Camps in the Kansas City Area
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Kansas City KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 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, 2026 Week of May 31, 2026 Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12, 2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 Week of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23, 2026 Week of August 30, 2026 Find summer programs by subject!
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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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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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A to Z Artistry KC hosts a variety of seasonal art camps throughout the year. Activities are designed to engage kids ages 5-14. These three hour camps are theme based, with each camper bringing home 1 to 3 projects per day. In order to prioritize the
comfort and creative success of participants, campers are sorted by age to ensure each group receives age and skill level appropriate content. The Early Elementary age bracket includes children 5-9 years old. The Intermediate age bracket includes children 10-14 years old. Supplies and materials are provided by A to Z Artistry.
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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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Camp Chippewa is a United Methodist camp and retreat center in northeast Kansas whose mission is to provide an atmosphere in a simple outdoor setting where individuals can: Experience the presence of God in nature; Form a relationship with Jesus Christ and
others; Nurture one's journey as a disciple of our Lord and Savior; Experience spiritual and personal growth and renewal; and Serve non-profit groups for the betterment of God's world.
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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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Camp MITIOG is a week-long camp for children ages 8-16 living with spina bifida. It is accredited by the American Camp Association and has been held each summer since 1969. During their week of camp, children participate in camping activities including
swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature classes, classes on self-help medical care and evening campfires. Camp MITIOG is held at Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center which is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and provides a wheelchair accessible environment.
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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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Every child deserves the TRANSFORMATIONAL spark the ARTS ignite!
Sing, dance, act, make, and play at KCYA's Community School of the Arts. classes and camps for kids age 2 and up!
Teaching artists run programs integrating the arts and curriculum - in your schools too! KCYA offers: Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Classes and Camps, in person in Midtown KC and arts for learning programs in your schools around the metro.
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STEAM Studio’s vision is to redefine the “education quotient,” using STEAM initiatives, where kids feel inspired by space and pedagogy to take risks and become active learners across differentiated projects, ultimately resulting in a more prepared and
innovative workforce. Our mission is to be a catalyst for change, via a living demonstration of an adaptive education system that supports and inspires area students and educators through immersive learning and research-based outcomes. Our location inside the architecture firm, Multistudio, helps to inspire students and connect the world of education with the workplace. We offer after-school programs, field trips, summer camps, professional development for educators, and volunteer opportunities
for local students.
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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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