Every camp
Adventure Camp, Nature Resilience Camp, Adventure Seekers Camp
Life Adventure Center · Life Adventure Center, Versailles · Versailles
Week-long outdoor adventure camps on a 575-acre campus with activities debriefed to build resilience, connection and communication.
- Ages
- Camps range in ages so we have something to offer all age groups 6 and older (Lex Fun 4 Kids: Camps ages 6 – 15)
- Day
- Full day, Drop off between 8 and 9 a.m.; Pick up between 4 and 5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Adventure Camp (Sessions available in June and July); Nature Resilience Camp (Sessions in June); Adventure Seekers Camp July 13-17 (2026)
- 2026 price
- $300-$500
- Help paying
- "have scholarships available! Please contact our registrar Paige at Paige@lifeadventurecenter.org for an application."
Summer 2026 details, from lifeadventurecenter.org, checked October 25, 2026.
All-Sports Camp
Spindletop Hall · Spindletop Hall · North Lexington
Campers play a mix of sports with skill-building, friendly competition and mentoring.
- Ages
- youth ages 6 to 13 for our All Sports Camp, with a Counselor-in-Training leadership program available for ages 14 and 15
- Day
- Full day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 15–19, June 22–26, July 6–10, July 20–24, and July 27–July 31
- 2026 price
- $250 for club members and $300 for non-members; early and late drop off are $25 extra per week
- Before and after care
- early drop-off available at 8 a.m. and late pick-up until 5:30 p.m.
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration available on March 15. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Art Kids Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Tates Creek Ballroom · South Lexington
Campers get daily instruction in arts and crafts, theatre, dance and music, plus daily swim time.
- Ages
- Ages 7 – 13
- Day
- Full day, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17; July 20 – 24 (Theme: Imagination)
- 2026 price
- $150 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Bar Y Outdoor Adventure Camp
YMCA of Central Kentucky · Bar Y Outdoor Adventure Camp · West Lexington
Campers spend the day outdoors at a camp property near the Fayette/Woodford line with sports, games, swimming and outdoor adventure.
- Ages
- 8-12 years old; Must be eight-years-old by 5/30/2026
- Day
- Full day, Program runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Early drop off starts at 7:30 a.m.
- 2026 weeks
- 2026 Camp Weeks: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
- 2026 price
- Member: $225 per week; Non-Member: $250 per week
- Before and after care
- "Early drop off starts at 7:30 a.m." No late pickup stated.
- Help paying
- Y offers need-based financial assistance (ymcacky.org/financial-assistance).
Summer 2026 details, from ymcacky.org, checked October 25, 2026.
Blue Ribbon Camp
FoxCreek Farm · FoxCreek Farm · Hamburg
Horse lovers ride, learn hands-on horse care and play games, then show families their skills at an end-of-week horse show.
- Ages
- Ages: 5-17
- Day
- Full day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 8-12; July 13-17
- 2026 price
- $600 for one week, $100 deposit required to signup
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Camp Carnegie
Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning · Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning · Downtown
Middle schoolers take hands-on half-day camps such as old-time music, philosophy, ukulele, folklore art and puppetry, with field trips and visits from community leaders.
- Ages
- rising sixth through eighth grade students
- Day
- Half day, 2 sessions a day: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. (UK HR directory)
- 2026 weeks
- July 13-16: Old Time Music Boot Camp and Think Like a Philosopher; July 20-24: Ukulele with Mr Toastey and Nature Art and Folklore; July 27-30: Puppetry and From Page to Play – Putting Stories on the Stage
- 2026 price
- Each camp registration fee is $75. The fee is $25 for students enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Lunch is provided for full-day campers.
- Help paying
- Reduced $25 fee for students in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
Summer 2026 details, from lexarts.org, checked October 25, 2026.
Camp Kearney
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Jacobson Park · Hamburg
Campers spend the day at Jacobson Park doing sports, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing and team building.
- Ages
- Ages 6 – 12
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 8 – 12 (Registration open May 4 at noon); June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19); June 22 – 26; June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3); July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17; July 20 – 24
- 2026 price
- $150 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Camp Kearney CIT (Counselor in Training)
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Jacobson Park · Hamburg
Young teens learn child-development basics and help plan and co-lead activities for Camp Kearney's 6-to-12-year-old campers.
- Ages
- Ages 12 – 14
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Same seven sessions as Camp Kearney, June 8 – July 24, 2026 (no camp June 19 or July 3)
- 2026 price
- $150 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Camp Redwood
Redwood Cooperative School · Redwood Cooperative School · South Lexington
A play-based camp where kids learn through hands-on, active exploration in the style of the Redwood school.
- Ages
- 3 years old to 5th grade.
- Day
- Full day, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Save the Date for summer 2026: June 1st-July 24th
- 2026 price
- General camp $285/week; Specialty camp $325/week
Summer 2026 details, from redwoodcoop.org, checked October 25, 2026.
Camp Shalom
Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass · Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass · Chevy Chase
A Jewish community day camp open to children of all faiths with themed weeks and activities.
- Ages
- Ages 4* - 14 (must be potty independent and nap free); LIT program for 6th-9th grades
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. early drop off ($25/week) until 5 p.m. ($25/week)
- 2026 weeks
- July 6-31 (2026)
- 2026 price
- $275/week; 15% early registration discount through 3/31; 20% multiple sibling discount
- Before and after care
- Early drop off and late pickup $25/week each (UK HR directory).
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Contact Susan Voglesong for registration information Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from jewishlexington.org, checked October 25, 2026.
Critter Camp
Lexington Humane Society · Lexington Humane Society · West Lexington
Kids meet shelter animals, learn animal care and kindness through crafts and lessons, and older campers see how a shelter runs.
- Ages
- Critter Camp: Compassion & Crafts | Ages 5-8; Critter Camp: Animal Care Academy | Ages 9-12
- Day
- Half day, Camp begins at 9 a.m, and ends at 12 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 2026 weeks
- Compassion & Crafts: June 15th-June 19th and July 13th-July 17th; Animal Care Academy: June 22th-June 26th and July 20th-July 24th
- 2026 price
- $200
- Before and after care
- Late Pick Up and/or Early Drop Off Package ($30) for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Help paying
- "Yes. Please fill out the application for a partial scholarship" (LHS kids page).
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Dance Babies Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Tates Creek Ballroom · South Lexington
Preschoolers try beginning jazz, tap, ballet and creative movement with music games, crafts and story time (no swimming).
- Ages
- Ages 3 – 6
- Day
- Half day, 8:45 a.m. – noon
- 2026 weeks
- June 8 – 12 | Theme: Unicorns & Dinosaurs (Registration open May 4 at noon); June 15 – 18 | Theme: Disney Mania (No camp Friday, June 19); June 22 – 26 | Theme: Princess & Super Hero's
- 2026 price
- $65 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Dance Kids Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Tates Creek Ballroom · South Lexington
Campers learn jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop combinations, do arts and crafts and swim daily; no dance experience needed.
- Ages
- Ages 7 – 13
- Day
- Full day, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 8 – 12 (Registration open May 4 at noon); June 15 – 18 | Theme: K Pop Demon Hunters (No camp Friday, June 19); June 22 – 26
- 2026 price
- $150 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Equestrian Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Masterson Station Park · North Lexington
Two riders share a horse, ride every day and learn beginning English riding and basic horse care; helmets provided.
- Ages
- Ages 10 – 13
- Day
- Half day, Morning Camp | 8 a.m. – noon; Afternoon Camp | 1 – 5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June morning and afternoon sessions: June 8 – 12 (Registration open May 4 at noon), June 15 – 18, June 22 – 26. July morning sessions: June 29 – July 2, July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24* (*advanced; prerequisite of a prior intermediate or advanced session)
- 2026 price
- $175 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
ESP Summer Fun Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation, Extended School Program (ESP) · 2027 ESP Camp locations TBD (2026 sites: Coventry Oak, Julius Marks and Stonewall elementary schools) · Several or unstated locations
A full-day school-site summer camp for elementary kids with weekly themes; 2026 listings mention theme weeks.
- Ages
- Children must have completed Kindergarten up to going into 5th grade.
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Weeks
- 2027 weeks not posted. 2026 ran June 15 – July 24 (no camp June 19 or July 3).
- Price
- Registration fees will be posted in late February 2027. Weekly fees will be posted in late February 2027. (2026: $175 Per Session (plus tax))
- Help paying
- City camp page says any camp is eligible for the 50% Count Me In discount; ESP page itself does not restate it.
- Registration
- Registration opens in late February 2027. Camp applications will be available on this page beginning in late February 2027. Registration page
from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Intro to Esports Summer Camp
University of Kentucky Esports (UK Smart Campus) · University of Kentucky · University
Kids learn esports fundamentals, game mechanics, teamwork and problem solving in a structured camp setting.
- Ages
- 8-12
- Day
- Full day, Dropoff: 7:30 - 9 a.m.; Pickup: 4:30-6 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Cohort 1: June 8-12; Cohort 2: June 22-26; Cohort 3: July 6 - July 10
- 2026 price
- $429 - for non-UK Affiliated Families; $399 - for UK Affiliated Families (linkblue required)
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Kids Fun Arts Camp (Mini Light Keepers / Light Keepers)
Bluegrass Youth Ballet (BYB) · Bluegrass Youth Ballet · Several or unstated locations
Kids explore dance, music, storytelling and art around a theme and finish the week with a short showcase.
- Ages
- Mini Light Keepers: Ages 4-6 y/o; Light Keepers: Ages 7-10 y/o
- Day
- Half day, 9am-12pm (ages 4-6); 9am-2pm (ages 7-10)
- 2026 weeks
- Mini Light Keepers 6/15 - 6/19 - 9am-12pm; Light Keepers 6/22-6/26 - 9am -2pm
- 2026 price
- Mini Light Keepers $175; Light Keepers $275; No Registration Fee for summer and camp students
- Help paying
- Site links a 'Tuition Assistance Program'; terms not checked.
Summer 2026 details, from bluegrassyouthballet.org, checked October 25, 2026.
KidStrong Camp
KidStrong Lexington · KidStrong Lexington · Hamburg
High-energy camp days with obstacle courses and team games built around confidence and teamwork.
- Ages
- Ages 4-9
- Day
- Not stated
- 2026 price
- Price not listed
Summer 2026 details, from lexington.kidstrong.com, checked October 25, 2026.
LASC Summer Camp
Living Arts & Science Center (LASC) · Living Arts & Science Center · Downtown
Kids take week-long art and science classes such as clay, slime, space, cooking and sewing at the LASC's building and grounds.
- Ages
- Pre-K (ages 3-5) through 8th grade; class groups Pre-K, K-2nd, K-5th, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th
- Day
- Half or full day, Pre-K 9:00am – 12:00 pm; K-8th 9:00am – 4:00pm
- 2026 weeks
- Week 1: June 1st-5th through Week 10: August 3rd-7th
- 2026 price
- Pre-K half day $200 ($175 Members); full day $350 ($325 Members) or $365 ($340 Members) for some studio/clay classes
- Before and after care
- Early Drop-Off: 8-8:45 a.m.; Late Pickup: 4-5:30 p.m. (UK HR directory listing, 2026)
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. SUMMER CAMP 2026 Registration Opens Friday, February 6th Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lasclex.org, checked October 25, 2026.
LCM Summer Camps
Lexington Children's Museum (formerly Explorium of Lexington) · Lexington Children's Museum · Downtown
Each themed week mixes daily STEM activities, arts and crafts, play time in the museum and outdoor play.
- Ages
- Ages 3 years (must be bathroom independent) through 5th grade, plus a Jr. Camp Counselor program for ages 13 years and up.
- Day
- Half or full day, 3-4 years: 9 a.m. to noon; All other age groups start at 9 am with pick up from 4-5 pm.
- 2026 weeks
- June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)
- 2026 price
- 3-4 years of age: $200; K-1st grade: $325; 2nd-3rd grade: $325; 4th-5th grade: $300; 13 years and up: $175; LCM Members get $25 off.
- Before and after care
- Early drop-off available at 8:30 a.m. for additional fee.
- Help paying
- "Scholarships available!" Scholarship application linked from museum camps page (forms.gle/D1NAwyigPVTGJVS1A).
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. learn more and register, starting February 1st! Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Music/Art/Science Summer Camp
Central Kentucky Creative Therapies · Central Kentucky Creative Therapies · South Lexington
Each day covers a topic such as space, dinosaurs or gemstones through art, science, music and special guests.
- Ages
- Ages: 4-10
- Day
- Half day, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 16 - August 6 (2026)
- 2026 price
- 1 child attending 1-5 days of camp= $45 per day; 6 or more days= $40 per day; sibling rates $40/$35 per child per day
- Help paying
- "Scholarships, discounts, and payment plans are available!"
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Pepperhill Day Camp
Pepperhill Farm Day School and Camp · Pepperhill Farm (Jessamine County); Lexington bus stop at Southland Christian Church, Richmond Road, Nicholasville · Nicholasville
An unplugged farm camp with animal chores, swimming, horseback riding, archery, canoeing and a ropes course.
- Ages
- Kinder Camp: Ages 2-5 (Must be Potty Trained); Junior Camp: Ages 6-8; Senior Camp: Ages 9-11; Grad Camp: Ages 12-14
- Day
- Full day, Kinder drop off 7:30-9:00 a.m., pick up 4:30-5:30 p.m.; older campers buses leave 8:30 a.m., pick up 5:00-5:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Three 3-week sessions plus post week, June 1 – August 7, 2026 (camp closed Friday, July 3); two-week minimum for Junior, Senior and Grad
- 2026 price
- *$100 Non Refundable Regestration Fee; Kinder Camp, Junior Camp, Senior Camp: $290 a week
- Before and after care
- "Early Arrival is only available at the Southland Bus" stop (7:30 a.m.).
Summer 2026 details, from pepperhillkidz.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Play Golf Lex Junior Golf Camp
Lexington Parks & Recreation (Play Golf Lex) · Lakeside Golf Course and Meadowbrook Golf Course · Several or unstated locations
Kids learn golf basics from PGA-designed lessons plus athletic games, spend three days at Lakeside and finish with a scramble at Meadowbrook.
- Ages
- Ages 6 – 16
- Day
- Half day, 9 a.m. – noon
- 2026 weeks
- June 22 – 25; July 20 – 23; August 4 – 7
- 2026 price
- $175 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Power Kids Day Camp
Blue Grass Christian Camp · Blue Grass Christian Camp · Hamburg
A Christian day camp on the camp property with pool time, creek, zipline, carpetball, chapel and a service element.
- Ages
- ages 5 to 9
- Day
- Full day, arrival is between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; parents pick up at 4:00 p.m.
- Weeks
- 2027 Dates: Session 1: June 7 - 11; Session 2: June 21 - 25; Session 3: June 28 - July 2
- Price
- $295 plus tax
- Help paying
- Partial scholarships only; Scholarship Form must be submitted before May 15; 'does not award any full scholarships.'
- Registration
- Donor Registration opens on Monday, January 12 @ 1PM. General Registration opens on Sunday, February 1st @ 1PM. Registration page
from bluegrasschristiancamp.org, checked October 25, 2026.
S.T. Roach Basketball & Cheerleading Clinic
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) · Dunbar Community Center · Northside
Current and former high school coaches and college players teach basketball or cheerleading fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship at no cost.
- Ages
- Ages 6 – 16 (basketball ages 11 – 16 and 6 – 10; cheerleading ages 6 – 14)
- Day
- Half day, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 – 4 p.m. depending on session
- 2026 weeks
- July 20 – 24 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 11 – 16 | 9 a.m. – noon; July 20 – 24 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 11 – 16 | 1 – 4 p.m.; July 27 – 31 | Cheerleading | Ages 6 – 14 | 9 a.m. – noon; July 27 – 31 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 6 –10 | 1 – 4 p.m.
- 2026 price
- Free
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
STEM Camp
University of Kentucky College of Education (UK STEM Experiences) · University of Kentucky campus · University
Students do hands-on science, technology, engineering and math projects, with robotics, chemistry and computer science weeks for older grades.
- Ages
- Elementary grades include rising 2nd-4th grade students. Middle grades include rising 5th-8th grade students. ChemCamp and Computer Science Camp for incoming 9th – 12th graders
- Day
- Full day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Week 1: June 8 – June 12, 2026 $300; Week 2: June 15 – June 18, 2026 (No camp on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth) $275; Week 3: June 22 – June 26, 2026 $300
- 2026 price
- $300 (Weeks 1 and 3); $275 (Week 2)
- Before and after care
- Extended days are available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for an additional $55 per week.
Summer 2026 details, from education.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Art Camp
CREATE studio · CREATE studio · Chevy Chase
Campers do two instructor-led art projects a day, free-choice tinkering and clay centers, and walk to Woodland Park for outdoor play.
- Ages
- Camps are open to children ages 5 -11.
- Day
- Half or full day, Full Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Morning Session: 9:00 am-1:00 pm; Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00 pm
- 2026 weeks
- June 1- August 7 (2026, UK HR directory)
- 2026 price
- $175-375 (UK HR directory, 2026)
- Before and after care
- "Extended day options are available." Directory: "Early drop off at 8 a.m. available"
Summer 2026 details, from createstudioky.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Camp
Dr. Kim's Taekwondo & Martial Arts · Dr. Kim's Taekwondo & Martial Arts · West Lexington
Daily taekwondo training plus field trips, arts and crafts, science, sports, swimming and archery; no martial arts experience needed.
- Ages
- Ages 4-15
- Day
- Full day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 15 - 26; July 13 - 31; August 3 - 7 (2026, UK HR directory)
- 2026 price
- $300/week
- Before and after care
- Early Drop-off - 8 a.m.; Late Pick-up - 5 p.m.
Summer 2026 details, from tigerkimtaekwondo.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Camps
The Bright Spot Learning Lab · The Bright Spot · South Lexington
Themed weeks such as chemistry, acting, filmmaking, fashion, music and creative writing.
- Ages
- Ages: 5-12
- Day
- Full day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Weekly June 1-August 7 (2026)
- 2026 price
- $400 per week
- Before and after care
- option for early care (8-9 a.m.) and after care (4-5 p.m.)
Summer 2026 details, from thebrightspotky.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Camps (Gymnastics, Cheerleading, All Sports, Day on the Farm)
The Academy Lexington · The Academy Lexington · Several or unstated locations
Kids pick daily activities like gymnastics, cheer, sports or farm day, with field trips, swimming and horseback riding.
- Ages
- kids 4 years old through 11 years
- Day
- Full day, 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- All weeks that Fayette County is out, 10 weeks only (2026)
- 2026 price
- $225/ week is full price, although we have many discount options!
Summer 2026 details, from theacademylex.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Day Camp
The Little Gym of Lexington East · The Little Gym · Hamburg
Afternoon camp days with themed games, gym activities, a snack and a craft.
- Ages
- 3-10 year olds that are bathroom independent
- Day
- Half day, 1-4 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 9, 2026 - August 7, 2026; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 2026 price
- $45/child (per day)
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Horse Camps (Young Riders Camp, Traditional Horse Camp)
Wingswept Farm · Wingswept Farm, Nicholasville · Nicholasville
Five-day summer camps with riding, grooming, swimming, crafts, field trips and games; most camps need no riding experience.
- Ages
- Young riders camp: Ages 4-7; Traditional horse camp: FOR AGES 7-18; Academy camp: Ages 7-17 (instructor approval)
- Day
- Not stated
- 2026 weeks
- Next camp: TBA (summer camps are five days)
- 2026 price
- Young riders camp $400; Traditional horse camp $600; Academy camp $600; summer camps require a $200 deposit
Summer 2026 details, from wingsweptfarm.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer STEM Day Camps
Newton's Attic · Newton's Attic · West Lexington
Small classes build robots, code, do chemistry and pre-engineering projects using wood and metal shops, 3D printers and computer labs.
- Ages
- grades 1st-3rd, 3rd-5th, 5th-8th, 7th-10th and occasional 9th grade + offerings
- Day
- Half or full day, Morning-only sessions run 8:30 to 12:00, and afternoon sessions run 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.; combine two for a full day
- 2026 weeks
- weekly June 1-August 7 2026
- 2026 price
- Half-day weeks start at a price of $265, depending on the program. A full-day, full-week registration would cost double that
- Before and after care
- Drop off and pick up between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at no extra charge; earlier drop off or later pickup for a small fee.
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Summer Camps 2026: Registration Open! Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from newtonsattic.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Tennis Camps
Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington Tennis Club · Lexington Tennis Club · South Lexington
Campers learn tennis skills, techniques and rules, with pool and play time off the court.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 16
- Day
- Half or full day, Half day options: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m.; Full Day option: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- Weekly June 1-5 through August 3-7 (2026)
- 2026 price
- Half-day $270 per week; Full-Day $500 per week
- Before and after care
- Early Drop-off at 8 a.m. for a fee
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Summer Theatre School
Lexington Children's Theatre (LCT) · Lexington Children's Theatre · Downtown
Each week campers rehearse a short play or showcase around a theme and share it with families at the end of the week.
- Ages
- First Stage Players and Playmakers Ages 4-8; Performance Workshops Ages 8-16; Youth Arts Academy Ages 11-18
- Day
- Full day, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ages 4-8); 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (ages 8-16); 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (ages 11-18)
- 2026 weeks
- Weekly Classes beginning June 1-5 and ending August 3-7 (2026)
- 2026 price
- $290 - $415 Tuition; $20 - $90 Extended Care
- Before and after care
- Extended care drop off 8 a.m. - pickup 5:30 p.m. $20/daily $90/weekly
- Help paying
- "Financial aid is available and is awarded based solely on financial need. Generally, qualified applicants receive up to 50% of the tuition"; apply at least two weeks before class and before registering.
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.
Tennis and Swim Camp
Bluegrass Tennis Association with Lexington Parks & Recreation · Shillito Park · South Lexington
Junior players work on tennis fundamentals with character-building lessons, and full-day campers also swim.
- Ages
- ages 6-14
- Day
- Half or full day, Full Day Tennis & Swim Camp | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Half-Day Tennis Camp | 9 a.m. – noon
- 2026 weeks
- June 8 – 12; June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19); June 22 – 26; July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17; July 20 – 24 (same weeks for full and half day)
- 2026 price
- Full Day: $193 (includes $175, sales tax and credit card fee); Half Day: $100 (includes $90, sales tax and credit card fee)
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camp (Castlewood and Woodland)
Lexington Parks & Recreation (LFUCG) Therapeutic Recreation · Castlewood Park (ages 5 – 11); Woodland Park (ages 13 – 19) · Several or unstated locations
An outdoor summer program for children and teens with physical, intellectual or other disabilities, with swimming, crafts, field trips and games.
- Ages
- Castlewood: Ages 5 – 11; Woodland: Ages 13 – 19
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19); June 22 – 26; June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3); July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17; July 20 – 24
- 2026 price
- $150 per session
- Help paying
- Lexington Parks & Recreation 'Count Me In' program: "Any camp is eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth in qualifying households."
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
Week of Code
Awesome Inc · Awesome Inc · Downtown
Students learn coding fundamentals by building websites, mobile apps and video games in a small group.
- Ages
- Designed for Children Ages 9-16, at Beginner to Intermediate Levels
- Day
- Half day, 1-5 p.m.
- 2026 weeks
- June 8-11 or June 29- July 2 or July 27-July 30 (four-day camps)
- 2026 price
- $449
- Help paying
- "Yes, we have scholarships available thanks to our sponsor, Verizon."
Summer 2026 details, from awesomeinc.org, checked October 25, 2026.
WinShape Camp Lexington
WinShape Camps for Communities · Macedonia and NorthEast Christian Church · Several or unstated locations
A one-week Christian day camp with indoor and outdoor games, physical activity and creative play, ending with a family day.
- Ages
- Completed K-5th Grade
- Day
- Full day, 2026: Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (UK HR directory)
- Weeks
- 2027 Dates Coming Soon (2026: July 6-10)
- Price
- $275 (2026 directory: includes all week, supplies, snacks & t shirt; 20% sibling discount)
from camps.winshape.org, checked October 25, 2026.
YMCA Summer Day Camp (multiple Lexington sites)
YMCA of Central Kentucky · Several sites: Athens-Chilesburg Elementary (930 Jouett Creek Drive, 40509); C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA (3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, 40513); Glendover Elementary (710 Glendover Road, 40502); Lansdowne Elementary (336 Redding Road, 40517); Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School (605 Hill N Dale Road, 40503); Maxwell Elementary (301 Woodland Avenue, 40508); North Lexington Family YMCA (381 W. Loudon Avenue, 40508); Whitaker Family YMCA (2681 Old Rosebud Road, 40509) · Several or unstated locations
Kids rotate through weekly themes with games, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor play and science activities.
- Ages
- Rising 1st-Rising 6th Graders (Kindergarten must be complete); Mary Queen site also has preschool classrooms for rising 4-year-olds, rising 5-year-olds and rising kindergarten
- Day
- Full day, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Whitaker 2026 flyer)
- 2026 weeks
- Weekly; varies by site, e.g. Whitaker and Beaumont June 1-Aug. 7, Glendover June 1-July 31, Lansdowne June 1-July 17, Maxwell June 1-July 24, Athens-Chilesburg and Mary Queen June 8-July 31 (2026)
- 2026 price
- COST: Members: $180; Non-members: $200 (weekly). Each camp requires a weekly $10 deposit. REGISTRATION FEE: $20. Mary Queen Pre-K: Members: $250; Non-members: $275
- Before and after care
- Hours already 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. per site flyer.
- Help paying
- "The Y offers need-based financial assistance"; flyer says "Financial assistance is available and CCAP accepted."
Summer 2026 details, from ymcacky.org, checked October 25, 2026.
Youth Riding Camp
Kentucky Horse Park · Kentucky Horse Park · North Lexington
Beginner riders get at least one group riding lesson a day, visit shows and presentations around the park and do arts and crafts.
- Ages
- beginner riders ages 8-14
- Day
- Full day, Drop Off Time 9:00 am; Pickup Time 3:30 pm
- 2026 weeks
- Youth Riding Camp 2026: June 8-12 & July 27-31
- 2026 price
- $375 per week per child
- Registration
- 2027 date not posted yet. Staff will respond in the order received with more information and a link to register. Registration page
Summer 2026 details, from kyhorsepark.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Youth Soccer Day Camp
Big Blue FC (Official Men's Soccer Camp of UK Athletics) · Not stated in listing · Several or unstated locations
Boys work on passing, receiving, finishing, dribbling and defending, and full-day campers get lunch and extra summer activities.
- Ages
- Boys, K - 8th Grade
- Day
- Half or full day, Full Day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.), Half Day (9 a.m. - noon)
- 2026 weeks
- Camp I: June 1-5, 2026* (*may be pushed back to June 8-12 dependent on Fayette County Public Schools snow make-up days); Camp II: June 22-26, 2026; Camp III also listed
- 2026 price
- Full-Day, $550. Half-Day, $300. Multi-Camp, Sibling, and UK Employee Discounts available.
Summer 2026 details, from hr.uky.edu, checked October 25, 2026.