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Many of our Kansas Swim Camps offer Fall Swim Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in October, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Swim Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Swim Camps will be hosting Fall Reunions for their previous campers, and Fall Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for October, 2024.
Looking for a Great Kansas Swim Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Kansas Day Swim Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Kansas Summer Swim Camps also offer Year Round Swim Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Swim Programs, too.
Searching for Kansas Swim Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Swim Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Fall Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Fall Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL KS Camps with Fall Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED SWIM CAMP
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
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Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Computers, Math, Academics, Science, Technology, and more.
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing
▌Read More about World Scholars Academy
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.
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World Scholars Academy
Be sure to ask each Kansas Swim Camp about the amount of swim instruction and the overall intensity of their swim program.
Some Top Kansas Swim Camps offer rigorous daily swim training and lots of intensive swim experience. Other great Kansas Camps offer swim as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783
info[AT]campwego.com
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CAMPER AGES: 14-65
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.
Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.
We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Adventure, Team Sports, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture
CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.
OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up
For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com
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Camp Wego
Some Kansas Swim Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Kansas Swim Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Camp Chippewa Website
(785)242-6797
chippewaprograming[AT]greatplainsumc.org
2577 Idaho Rd
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Chippewa Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Chippewa is an exciting weekly summer camp program whose goal is for every camper to have a positive experience with a horse in God's creation. Campers, ages 5-18, get to spend the week swimming, crafting, shooting arrows, playing games, pedaling, fishing, canoeing, and so much more all while learning about their relationship with God.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Horses/Equestrian, Soccer, and more. Gaga Ball, Hiking, Pedal Carts, & Archery.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Chippewa is located 66 miles Southwest of Kansas City, KS just off of I-35 on 660 gorgeous acres. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.
▌Read More about Camp Chippewa
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum
Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA
Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps
See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.
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Camp Chippewa
Visit Our Mission Creek Camp Website
785-256-6357
admin[AT]missioncreekcamp.org
7240 W Douglas Rd
Topeka, Kansas 66610
CAMPER AGES: 7 & up
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Special Needs Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Mission Creek Camp is a residential camp for individuals with all abilities, especially disabilities. Activities include horseback riding, hiking,archery, splash park, arts & crafts and a lot of fun!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Entire program is designed for individuals with disabilities
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Archery, Soccer, Other Sports
CAMP LOCATION: Mission Creek is located 15 minutes west of Topeka Kansas in the Flint hills. 7240 SW Douglas Road, Topeka, KS
▌Read More about Mission Creek Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: We have Pine Haven Lodge and a remodeled kitchen dining hall with a Cordon Bleu educated Chef. We have rustic cabin areas that are the perfect setting for fire side experiences and allowing campers to interact. Indoor arena for rainy day horseback riding. This facility has undergone a face lift and is a beautiful facility.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission Creek Camp is a new developed camp for individuals with disabilities, however we are open to all campers. Our staff will be at a 1:3 ratio staff to campers. We have a Registered RN that will be at the camp the entire season. The Core Values Mission Creek Camp are
F- Fun - Live Your Best
R- Relationship - Show Your Best
E- Excellence - Do Your Best
E- Empowerment - Be Your Best
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor In Training Program si still in the planning stages
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our fees are based on the family income of the camper or campers attending. There is also a credit for more than one family member.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Family weekends begin after the camping season the end of August
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: missioncreekcamp.org
The fees for Mission Creek Camp are on a sliding scale depending on your income, verification of your income is needed.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Head Counselors, Counselors and others with experience with disabilities is preferred.
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Mission Creek Camp
Visit Our Camp Discovery Website
316-684-6091 Ext 6906
lfurstner[AT]diabetes.org
1168 K-157 Hightway
Rock Springs 4-H Center/WaShunGa Area
Junction City, KS 66441
CAMPER AGES: Grade 4-10
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential, Sunday-Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp for youth with diabetes.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Horses/Equestrian, Academics, and more. Camp For Youth With Diabetes
CAMP LOCATION: Camp is held at Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City, KS.
▌Read More about Camp Discovery
CAMP FACILITIES: Cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, lake for canoeing, basketball & volleyball courts, horseback riding, archery.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Discovery is accredited by the American Camp Association, and has a full medical and dietary staff. Many of the other staff live with diabetes themselves. Campers receive 24-hour medical supervision and meals and snacks are planned by registered dietitians.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A Counselor-in-Training program is available for teens who have completed grades 11 or 12. Register on the camp Web site.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
If you require financial ad, please make the rrequest known at the time of registration.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14-19, 2015
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Camp Discovery
Visit Our Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Website
913-757-4500
7095 W. 399th St.
La Cygne, Kansas 66040
CAMPER AGES: 6-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wildwood combines a traditional sleep-away camp experience with fun, hands-on learning in science and self-discovery for kids, ages 6-15 years. Activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, climbing wall, arts and crafts, challenge course, nature study and so much more!
Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We can accommodate dietary restrictions, mobility and other special needs on a case-by-case basis.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Theater, Academics, Science, and more. Canoeing, Hiking, Adventure Challenge Course (low-ropes), Skywalker (high Ropes), Archery, Fishing, Ecology & More!
CAMP LOCATION: Wildwood is an hour south of the heart of Kansas City, MO. Get off highway 69 at 399th Street, head East one mile, our drive is on the right.
▌Read More about Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
CAMP FACILITIES: Wildwood provides a comfortable and well-rounded outdoor experience with amenities like 6 cabins with complete plumbing and bunks for up to 24 campers each, swimming pool, dining hall, covered basketball/play court, canoeing and fishing ponds, low ropes course and high ropes course.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Applications for financial assistance can be accessed through our online registration process.
Register today for just a $25 deposit!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26-July 2, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 9, ages 7-12, $325
July 10-July 1, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 16, ages 9-15, $775
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.
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Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)
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Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada
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WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
▌Read More about US Sports/Nike Camps
CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!
During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.
Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.
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US SportsNike Camps
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/
Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council
10210 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131-4212
(Local) 816-942-9333
(Toll-Free) 1-800-776-1110
hoac-bsa[AT]bsamail.org
For more info visit the website.
http://gslpg.org/
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Emporia Amend Center
1200 Burlingame Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-4532 or (800) 342-4532
Visit the website for more info.
Camp Wood YMCA
http://www.campwood.org/
1101 Camp Wood Road
Elmdale, Kansas, 66850
(620) 273-8641
ymca[AT]campwood.org
Visit website for more information.
MORE KANSAS SUMMER SWIM CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
KANSAS SWIM CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best Kansas Summer Swim Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
KANSAS SWIM CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER SWIM CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 Kansas Summer Swim Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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