Summer Camps in the SLC Area
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Salt Lake 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 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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Clark Planetarium’s summer camps ignite curiosity and creativity through hands-on science, immersive exploration, and unforgettable fun. Designed for curious young minds, each camp blends space science, technology, and discovery with age-appropriate
activities led by expert educators. Campers might build rockets, explore alien worlds in the dome, experiment with physics, or dive into the mysteries of the universe—all while making new friends who share their sense of wonder. With small group sizes and engaging, inquiry-based learning, camps encourage confidence, problem-solving, and imagination. Whether a first-time explorer or a returning space enthusiast, every camper leaves inspired, empowered, and eager to keep exploring the cosmos long
after summer ends.
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Get ready for a summer of discovery and hands-on fun at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in Salt Lake City! Their 2026 STEAM-powered summer camps offer engaging, age-tailored experiences for kids entering K–6, with creative themes like Future Scientists,
Little Naturalists, Mini Mages, Scribbles & Smiles, Nature Navigators, Enchanted Explorers, and Film Crew. Campers enjoy interactive STEM activities, art projects, games, experiments, and collaborative learning designed to spark curiosity and build confidence — with both half-day and full-day options available. These weeks of exploration give children the chance to dig into science, nature, art, storytelling, and more, all while having a blast and keeping young minds active throughout the
summer.
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Give your girl a summer she’ll never forget! At Camp Cloud Rim and Trefoil Ranch, operated by Girl Scouts of Utah, adventure, confidence, and lifelong friendships come together in Utah’s stunning mountains. Open to all girls (no Girl Scout membership
required), these ACA-accredited camps offer unforgettable experiences for every age, from first-time camper sessions to leadership programs for teens. Girls can paddle and swim on a mountain lake, climb a rock wall, ride horses, explore the outdoors, and grow independence in a fun, supportive environment. Sessions run June 14–July 31, 2026, for girls entering grades 1–12, and scholarships are available. Camps fill fast, so register early!
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Dinosaurs and fossils, astronomy and aeronautics, chemistry, engineering and robotics, entomology and annelids, biology, forensics… Wherever your scientist’s interests fall, we offer a camp that is the right fit for them! In addition to themed activities,
each camp includes chemical reactions, stretchy polymers, molecular model building and more. * New Middle Beakers Camp themes are available for campers ages 9+. Our morning and afternoon 5-day camp themes are available during Spring Break and Summer.
Locations in Sandy and Orem! Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot!
Sandy website: https://sandy.littlebeakers.com/camps-workshops
Orem website: https://orem.littlebeakers.com/camps-workshops
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Art Heart SLC is a community art studio for all ages! Our vision is to cultivate a space to dream, create, inspire. We offer art classes for all ages, an after school program, a home school program, summer camps, and paint party events! At Art Heart SLC,
we believe creativity is more than just an outlet—it’s a pathway to connection, healing, and joy. Located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s vibrant Maven District, our studio is a welcoming space where people of all ages come to explore their artistic side, connect with others, and nourish the soul through creative expression.
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Join us at Tracy Aviary for an adventure around the world through the eyes of birds! Each day we’ll explore a different region of the globe and meet the birds that call them home all while learning about the language and culture of those places too!
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The JCC has been running summer camps for children ages 2 through tenth grade for generations. Located close to The University of Utah hospital and campus, our camps include swim lessons, field trips, art, fun activities, and memories to last a lifetime! We
have a very high retention rate of counselors (they come back year after year because it's so fun!), which translates to campers having the time of their lives!
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PowerChess uniquely combines the expertise of experienced chess players and a proven curriculum to help students of all ages achieve success. As students learn how to play chess, they will learn how to tap into a greater portion of their minds, unlocking
the ability to think at a deeper level and problem solve with great creativity. PowerChess offers chess lessons, chess tournaments, chess camps, and after-school and community chess programs in Salt Lake City, Utah, and surrounding areas.
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The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is a 1,200 acre nature Preserve and a 10,000 square foot LEED Platinum building with interactive exhibits about the surrounding environment. We offer weekly nature tours, wildlife viewing opportunities, summer camps,
environmental education for children and adults, evening lecture series, a gift shop with local and ecofriendly art. Visit the EcoCenter to learn more about our wetland ecosystem and the 10 miles of trails to explore!
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The Utah School of Magic is an award-winning magic camp program. Using the nationally recognized Discover Magic curriculum, they leverage the extraordinary FUN of magic to make great kids appear. While teaching key life skills through the process of
learning and performing magic, they emphasize the core values of a true magician: Respectful, Prepared, Enthusiastic, Confident, Humble, Creative, Authentic, and Giving. Empowering kids by teaching them the art of magic, each magic lesson builds character, confidence, & communication skills for life.
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Want a summer that's the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time)? Ditch the b-a-a-a-oring camps! you goat this! teams up with Salt Lake Arts Academy for epic field trip adventures. We keep our groups small, so kids can choose what will float their goat! Make new
friends, explore like crazy, and be part of a rad trip (not a crowd)!
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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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