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Summer Outdoor Camps in Utah
Wasatch Kids Camps:
Wasatch Kids Camps provide traditional, co-educational summer Day Camps for children ages 5-13. Based in the Salt Lake City UT area, our camps provide a safe environment where kids can spend their summers with positive role models, while developing their social skills as they make new friends. We help kids to gain an appreciation for the community they live in and respect for the environment around them.
Mission Statement:
Our goal is to provide an amazing summer camp experience for kids of all backgrounds.
Why Choose Wasatch Kids Camps?
Wasatch Kids offers the most versatile drop-off and pick-up locations, the best counselor to camper ratios, the most thorough employee screening and training, a great variety of field trips and activities, all of which make it possible for your camper to have the most fun possible this summer.
1 Week Summer Day Camps:
- Boys & Girls ages 5-13
Trailblazers (Ages 5-7)
- Trailblazers find their feet as they discover the best summer ever!
Pathfinders (Ages 8-10)
- Pathfinders grow and learn with new adventures and opportunities!
Explorers (Ages 10-13)
- Explorers travel the valley to find all the best summer activities!
Activities include:
- Swimming, Discovery Gateway, Art Projects, Group Sport, Rock Climbing, Hiking...
Parent Testimonials:
"Tia is a Trailblazer, and she's had the "BEST SUMMER EVER!!!" and already wants to sign up for next summer. She still has 2 weeks left...but I wanted to say how wonderful it's been so far and that you ALL do an amazing job of providing a fun and safe camp. More than the places she goes, Tia talks about how much she loves her counselors and I wanted you to know that. They are wonderful. Thank you again."
- Kim
"We have been so happy with your camp, all of the great activities you coordinate for the kids, and more importantly with the great people you employ to care for our kids all day. This has been a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back next summer. Thank you."
- Jeannine
"Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience for my son. NEVER did I hear he did not want to go to camp he loved all the field trips and activities, especially all the swimming. I look forward to having him attend next year as well!!"
- Danielle
Address:
9696 Enos Way, S. Jordan, Salt Lake City, Utah 84095, USA
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Cottonwood Gulch Summer Expeditions
Courses / Programs
Based in Albuquerque NM, the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation provides a wide range of educational wilderness expeditions and outdoor summer programs for kids and teens ages 10-19, as well as Family programs and Adult programs. Our wilderness expeditions take place in the heart of the American Southwest, and promote personal growth, scientific, historic, and cultural discovery as well as a knowledgeable environmental ethic among all those who participate.Based in New Mexico, our Summer Expeditions range from 2-6 weeks, and are for kids ages 10-19. No expertise is needed to join, just a sense of adventure and a desire to learn about the animals, art, and unique culture of the Southwest.
We have been leading wilderness expeditions in the Southwest since 1926. Our groups visit different ecosystems of the Four Corners states: New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado — red rock canyons, high desert mesas and alpine ranges — to play and explore. We explore mostly on foot, backpacking and day-hiking into the back-country, but we also sometimes canoe through river canyons.
Educational Wilderness Expeditions / Outdoor Summer Programs for Kids, Teens & Adults:
- Wild Country Trek (21 Days, Ages 13-15)
- Turquoise Trail (36 Days, Girls 13-16)
- Prairie Trek (36 Days, Boys 13-16)
- Sunrise on Mount Taylor Expedition (15 Days, Ages 10-13)
- Mountain Desert Trek (42 Days, Ages 16-18)
- Southwestern Art and Music Trek (21 Days, Ages 15-18)
- Paleontology Trek (13 Days, Ages 14 and up)
- Family Trek (8 Days, All Ages)
- Adult Treks (9-10 Days, 21 and older)
- Wild Country Trek (21 Days, Ages 13-15)
- Turquoise Trail (36 Days, Girls 13-16)
- Prairie Trek (36 Days, Boys 13-16)
- Sunrise on Mount Taylor Expedition (15 Days, Ages 10-13)
- Mountain Desert Trek (42 Days, Ages 16-18)
- Southwestern Art and Music Trek (21 Days, Ages 15-18)
- Paleontology Trek (13 Days, Ages 14 and up)
- Family Trek (8 Days, All Ages)
- Adult Treks (9-10 Days, 21 and older)
ID Tech Camps, Nevada
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps hosts week-long tech-related day camps for kids and teens ages 7-17 at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. These immersive computer science & technology programs are suitable for beginner to advanced learners, and offer students the unique opportunity to build vital STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in a fun summer camp environment.iD Tech Camps summer programs are specially designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). It is not uncommon for students to stretch their skills for 3, 4, and even 5 consecutive weeks.
Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others.
“This week really brought out the best in my son. The camp directors were willing to change his course-work so that he would be challenged and learn something he hadn’t as yet experienced. He didn’t want to leave each day–he wanted to stay as late as he possibly could! This was a great week.”
- Marni L., Parent, UNLV
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 7-12)
- Game Design - Platform & Racing Games
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft
- 3D Game Design - Racing Games
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
- Game Design - Platform & Racing Games
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft
- 3D Game Design - Racing Games
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker
1-Week iD Tech Summer Day Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
Hummingbird Music Camp
Courses / Programs
Located in the Jemez Springs area of Central New Mexico, just an hour north of Albuquerque, Hummingbird Music Camp provides week-long residential summer music camps to boys and girls ages 8-14. Beginner to advanced level group ensembles are offered, including: band, guitar, orchestra, piano and voice specializations. We also provide 1-week Art Camps and Chess Camps which run alongside our dedicated Music Camps.
In addition to musical activities, campers also take part in traditional camp events such as campfires with original camp songs and skits, overnight hikes, storytelling and outdoor cookouts.
Although music is taken very seriously at the camp, the focus is not on competition. Our campers are encouraged to grow musically on their chosen instruments by starting their musical instruction at their current level of ability.
Our Teachers range from undergraduate, graduate students and professional teachers. The majority of our instructors teach in public and private schools throughout the year. Most of the teachers teach two weeks at camp and return year after year. The average staff return rate is 95%.
1-week Residential Summer Music Camps for Boys & Girls Ages 8-14:
- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- Additional training in chorus and Transfer Band
- Daily private lesson in chosen instrument
- Daily practice time
- Personal solo preparation
Musical specializations include:
- Band
- Guitar
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Voice
Additional Summer Camp Programs:
- Art Camp
- Chess Camp
- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- Additional training in chorus and Transfer Band
- Daily private lesson in chosen instrument
- Daily practice time
- Personal solo preparation
Musical specializations include:
- Band
- Guitar
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Voice
Additional Summer Camp Programs:
- Art Camp
- Chess Camp
Hills Learning
Courses / Programs
Hills Learning is a language school that provides high-quality Mandarin Chinese classes to adults, teens and children all year-round. This summer, we are teaming up with Chess Educators to provide a unique summer camp experience for boys and girls (ages 5-12) - combine Mandarin Chinese immersion instruction with an interactive Chess program. The program takes place at Léman Manhattan Prep School, in the Financial District of NYC (close to Wall Street).Kids will participate in fun, engaging activities, and they start off the day with a morning wakeup physical activity. In the afternoon, they get engaged in playing Chess and learning fun and effective strategies. All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
Our Chinese language instruction is fun and effective. We follow a textbook designed specifically for children learning Chinese. All language skills are developed, from writing and reading, to speaking and listening. Through interactive games and activities, the students learn the basics of this incredible language.
The chess camp provides an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess. Chess camp activities include chess instruction and lessons, a chess lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making the camp an exciting and rewarding experience.
- Summer program for elementary school kids (ages 5-12) that combines Mandarin Chinese classes with an interactive Chess program.
All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
All students must sign up for 2 weeks minimum. They can also take the camp for 4 weeks and receive a discount.
Camp Lutherhaven, Coeur d'Alene
Courses / Programs
Camp Lutherhaven is a traditional summer camp provider located in Coeur d'Alene ID, close to the Washington State border. We offer a wide range of summer courses for boys and girls from 1st through 12th Grade.Hike, swim, craft, sing, play and explore God's word with your new camp buddies and awesome counselors! Campers gain overnight independence, build self-confidence, and grow in a safe, loving, Christian atmosphere.
Lutherhaven’s Summer Mission is about loving our neighbor, right next to us, in our local community.
Traditional Summer Camp Programs:
- Grades 1-12
- Genesis Program (Grades 1-2)
- Exodus Program (Grades 3-4)
- Homestead Program (Grades 4-6)
- Treehouse Program (Grades 4-6)
- Pioneer Program (Grades 5-6)
- Pathfinder Program (Grades 7-8)
- Wake on the Lake Program (Grades 8-12)
- Adventurer Program (Grades 9-12)
- Junior Staff Program (Grades 11-12)
- Grades 1-12
- Genesis Program (Grades 1-2)
- Exodus Program (Grades 3-4)
- Homestead Program (Grades 4-6)
- Treehouse Program (Grades 4-6)
- Pioneer Program (Grades 5-6)
- Pathfinder Program (Grades 7-8)
- Wake on the Lake Program (Grades 8-12)
- Adventurer Program (Grades 9-12)
- Junior Staff Program (Grades 11-12)
CodaKid, Phoenix Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Situated in Old Town Scottsdale AZ, and with camp locations throughout the Phoenix Metro Area, CodaKid is a leading computer science and game design academy. We provide a range of one-week summer tech camps for kids and teens (6 to 15 year olds).• In our fun and engaging summer camps, elementary school and middle school students learn computer programming and video game design through the use of cutting edge tools such as Minecraft Forge, Blender, Eclipse, and more.
• We offer classes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Peoria.
• CodaKid also offers Winter Tech camps as well as after-school programs and weekend classes in 3D Modeling and Animation, and Minecraft Modding. Our after-school programs are held in Old Town Scottsdale and North Scottsdale.
• In these dynamic classes, kids and teens learn Java programming and video game design in an entertaining way.
• Our knowledgeable and personable instructors are experts in their fields. They are experienced coders, technologists and game designers from leading universities and companies.
• All of our classes are taught in small groups, with an 8:1 Student Instructor Ratio. This ensures that each child get the individual attention they need, whatever their level.
Parent Testimonial:
"My husband and I are so thankful for this awesome place and it's incredible staff! Ask my 11-year-old daughter where her favorite place to "hang out" is...she'll tell you CodaKid!"
- Kathy
Summer Computer Camps:
• Minecraft Modding with Java Coding (ages 7-14)
• 3D Game Development with C++ (ages 9-15)
• Infinite Running App Development (ages 10-14)
• Arcade App Development (ages 10-14)
• Drone Programming (ages 8-15)
• 3D Game Design (ages 6-9)
• Tower Defense App Development (ages 10-15)
Year-Round After-School Programs - ages 6-15:
Minecraft Modding Summer Classes:
• Junior Minecraft Modding (ages 6-9)
• Minecraft Fundamentals (ages 7-14)
• Minecraft Modding & Dimensions (ages 9-14)
Weekend Classes:
• Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons
• Minecraft Modding with Java Coding (ages 7-14)
• 3D Game Development with C++ (ages 9-15)
• Infinite Running App Development (ages 10-14)
• Arcade App Development (ages 10-14)
• Drone Programming (ages 8-15)
• 3D Game Design (ages 6-9)
• Tower Defense App Development (ages 10-15)
Year-Round After-School Programs - ages 6-15:
Minecraft Modding Summer Classes:
• Junior Minecraft Modding (ages 6-9)
• Minecraft Fundamentals (ages 7-14)
• Minecraft Modding & Dimensions (ages 9-14)
Weekend Classes:
• Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons