2020 Omaha Area Summer Camp Issue

“Be sure to also check out our 2020 Online Summer Camp Guide with categories including…” Academic Camps, Camps of the Arts, Outdoor Fun Camps, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps. and Overnight Camps!

Amazing Athletes Sports Camps and Sessions Multiple Locations Amazing Athletes Sports Camps are action packed and fun!

Kiddos ages 3-7 will learn the fundamentals of 10 different sports all in a non-competitive atmosphere!!

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Camp Nakomis 4101 North 17th Street, Carter Lake, IA 51510 We have nine campsites, a beach, fields, swimming pool, fishing dock, canoes, a pontoon boat, archery site, outdoor billiards, basketball court and more! Perfect for youth ages 6-14!

Brownell Talbot Camp Discovery 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha We offer camps focused on STEM, fine arts, leadership, sports, and future readiness. Full-day and half-day camps for ages 3-16!

Morning and after care available.

Camp Fun-Plex 70th & Q Your kids will enjoy access to water slides, motion ocean, lazzzy river, go-karts, mini golf, & so much more! A low camper-to-staff ratio ensures a special experience for all! Camps run June 22 through 26 & July 6 through 10!

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Camp Invention Multiple locations in Omaha Led by local teachers, Camp Invention is a STEM Summer Program that turns curious students (K-6) into innovative thinkers through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problemsolving.

Camp Legacy 6860 North 166th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68116 Situated on 11 acres in Bennington, NE, Camp Legacy offers week-long day camps for children K-6th grade (Upper Camp) and ages 3-5 (Lower Camp). Activities include: arts & crafts, team building, cooking, sports, and MUCH MORE! Camp Mount Michael 22520 Mount Michael Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Camp Mount Michael, located on the campus of Mount Michael, is an overnight recreation camp for boys age 7-14. Boys from all over have enjoyed camp Mount Michael since 1967. Activities include archery and horseback riding.

Camp Shakespeare Weber Fine Arts Building on the campus of UNO Students in grade 3rd - 12th, act out the high drama and physical play of Shakespeare’s great works, as well as get exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into Shakespeare On The Green. Held June 22-July 3rd. Space is limited!

College for Kids and College for Teens Omaha, NE College for Kids and College for Teens offers something for children of all ages. Classes are available in a variety of topics, including culinary, arts, automotive, science and more.

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New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all an integral part of camp at the Y! Learn more today:

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new camps for ages 4-5 and 6-8 Bug Out Olympians Camp Mystery Machine Camp Professor Oak’s Training Camp

Register before April 1 for $20 off!

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Creative Girls Art Camp 156th and Dodge, Omaha, NE Creative Girls Art Camp. Fun, interactive art camp teaching various art techniques throughout the week long camp. Focused on improving self-confidence & communication through the visual arts! Girls ages 7-13.

Fine Lines Summer Writing Camp 1616 South 120 Street, Omaha, NE Creative writing, dreaming with words, increase literacy, all ages (8-80), imagine, explore, soar, laugh, think, share - our 21st year - add clarity and passion to your life - have fun!

FITGirl, Inc Camp Empowerment Two locations: Omaha and Platte River State Park New in 2020! Weekly Day Camps in June for girls ages 8-11 years held at FITGirl, Inc and area lakes and 12-14 year overnight camp at Platte River State Park.

Heart & Soul Art Studio Summer Camps 14871 Mormon St., Bennington, NE 68007 Heart & Soul Art Studio specializes in teaching children the love and skill of art. Children entering 1st grade and up. Two times offered each day. Each week is a new theme. Registration opens March 2nd at 9:00 am.

Henry Fonda Theatre Academy Summer Camps 6915 Cass Street, Omaha Spend your summer performing at the Henry Fonda Theatre Academy! June and July theatre camps enrolling now for ages 4+. Use the code SUMMERFUN during registration to get $30 off your enrollment fee!

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June 8-July 31 bgcomaha.org/camp

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Lauritzen Gardens Summer Adventure Camps 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha NE Exciting adventures await campers 5-12 years old! Choose from a variety of full & half-day all-inclusive camps with fun themes that connect children to nature & foster an appreciation for the environment.

Marian High School Summer Camps 7400 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68134 Marian High School offers a variety of camps and activities on campus during the summer months. Camps are geared toward children in elementary and middle school. Sign up quickly for these very popular summer activities!

Metro Stars Gymnastics Day Camp 3706 S. 203rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130, and 11153 Cumberland Drive, Papillion, NE 68046 Our day camp will keep your children busy with a variety of activities including open gymnastics time, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, group games, and much more! Any child age four and up is eligible to attend.

Omaha Children’s Museum Summer Camps 500 S. 20th St., Omaha Learning is fun at OCM’s summer camps! Themed camps for kids ages 4-5 and 6-8 include cooking, princesses & bugs, as well as camps inspired by PAW Patrol, Pokemon & Wild Kratts.

Sign up before April 1 to save $20.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Summer Camps 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha Have a WILD time with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s day camps! Certified teachers will guide students through camps from one-half to five days in length with educational activities, tours, games and much more!

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CONDUCT FUN, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE THE MANY ASPECTS OF THE NATURAL WORLD

ENJOY ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE - SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS - ART PROJECTS GAIN AN APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER NOW at lauritzengardens.org EARLY BIRD SPECIALS THROUGH FEBRUARY 29 Off Interstate 80 at 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha | (402) 346-4002, ext. 212 | Open year-round for discovery

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Oxbow Vet Camp Various Locations Created especially for children who have a passion for animals and veterinary medicine. Includes hands-on activities and a chance to practice skills real veterinarians perform! Junior and Intermediate camps available. Save $25 by entering code SFG20 at checkout!

Pappy’s Summer Youth Camps Papillion, NE Pappy’s Summer camps are open to kids ages 4-12. Registration opens April 1st for all camps. Many different types of camps are available!

Phoenix Academy Summer Kickstart 1110 N 66th Street, Omaha Summer Kickstart is a great way for all ability level students (K-8) to learn new skills, retain what they learned during the school year and get a kick start for next year! July 6th-30th.

Sing Omaha Show Choir & Concert Choir Camps 8438 Park Dr., Omaha Sing Omaha’s camps are preparatory/improvement experiences for students. Our camps meet each student at their current level of development to help them improve their abilities in a low-pressure environment.

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Summer Camps 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003 Ignite the thrill of learning with a camp in aviation, engineering, robotics, space, science, or technology! June 8 - July 31.

Museum offers before and after care.

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Join The Durham Museum for a oneof-a-kind camp experience that sparks the imagination! Campers can travel to Outer Space, visit Wizard Academy or enjoy a Staycation right here in the Metro. Register today!

• Ages 1st-5th grade

• Half-day & Full-day Programs • Before/After Care Available • Specialty Camp Themes

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That Pottery Place’s ‘Summer Art Camp’ 2020 7828 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68114 Our Camp includes a variety of art projects: Mosaics, Pottery Painting, Glass Fusing, Wet clay/hand building & Canvas painting. Each class will produce personalized keepsakes. Class options. Sign up by April 15th & SAVE! The Durham Museum Summer Camp 801 S. 10th Street, Omaha The Durham Museum offers fun and convenient camps all summer long to make sure your kids have a summer to remember! K-5th grade. Tons of themes to choose from!

YMCA Summer Camp Most YMCA of Greater Omaha locations Fun is in your future at YMCA Summer Day Camp! Campers will create art & crafts, explore STEM, swim, enjoy field trips & more.

We will nurture their spirits, challenge their minds & have tons of fun! Sign up starts in Feb.

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That Pottery Place 'Since 1997'

Summer Art Camp 2020

w.thatpotteryplaceomaha.com /book-now

Balance to your Child's Summer Activities... er an exploration of a variety of projects including; Clay Hand ng, Mosaics, Canvas painting, tery Painting & Glass Fusing ll or Check out our website etails/Online sign up available sessions with 3 options each June 16th and July 21st

7828 Dodge St./402-392-1166 www.thatpotteryplaceomaha.com

That Pottery Place 2020

Art projects including; Clay Hand building, Mosaics, Canvas Pottery Painting & Glass Fusing

Learn about animal behaviors and nutrition.

Explore a day in the life of a veterinarian.

Perform a simulated exploratory surgery.

Interact with live animals each day.

SAVE $25 ENTER CODE AT CHECKOUT:

SFG20 Junior Vet Camp

Intermediate Vet Camp

Students completing 2nd - 5th grade Mon. - Thurs. 8 am - 4 pm • June & July

Students completing 6th - 8th grade Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4 pm • June & July

For registration and information, visit:

www.oxbowvetcamp.com

2020 SUMMER DAY CAMP

Get your kids ready to flip, fly and have tons of fun at our Metro Stars Summer Day Camp!

May 26 - August 7, 2020 Monday - Friday • 9 am - 4 pm

Before and after extended hours also available!

Summer Day Camp is for ages 4 and up only please.

Visit us online at MetroStarsGym.com or contact your preferred location below for more information.

ELKHORN PAPILLION 402-991-5700 402-505-7600

bit.ly/MarianCamps20

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Build conservation connections at Nature Connects® by Sean Kenney, an indoor exhibit, inspired by nature and constructed from more than 800,000 LEGO® bricks. A fun experience for the whole family.

Explore the garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • lauritzengardens.org Off Interstate 80 at 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha | (402) 346-4002

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BROWNELL TALBOT STEM, fine arts, leadership, sports, and future readiness camps on our beautiful campus next to Memorial Park.

Full-day and specialty camps for ages 3-16 Before and after care available.

Full STEAM Ahead! brownell.edu/camps

Spend your summer with the Henry Fonda Theatre Academy. One to two week long singing, acting and dancing camps enrolling now for ages 4–18!

Summer session runs June 8–July 24

For complete camp listing and registration information visit or call:

omahaplayhouse.com | (402) 553-4890

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