SUMMER CAMPS

Downtown Summer Camps

We’ve compiled a list of summer camps offered in or near downtown Dayton for 2026. See each venue’s website or other links for more information or to sign up for a camp.

Black Box Improv Kidprov

We are excited to announce a five-day experience over the summer for kids (ages 9-12 & 13-17) to try their hand at improv right in their backyard. Each student will play their hearts out learning the power of listening, character building, and something in the improv world known as “yes, and,” all while making new friendships along the way. Not to mention, they’ll be looking stylish in their Black Box Improv Summer Camp T-Shirt.

To close out the week of learning, we will be throwing a Summer Camp Showcase where friends and family can come experience all the fun of a live show performed by the students themselves!

Camp Dates:
July 6- 10 (13 – 17 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 11 (6 pm)
July 20 – 24 (09 – 12 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 25 (6 pm)
July 13 – 17 (09 – 12 y/o) – Student Showcase: July 18 (6 pm)
July 27 – 31st (13 – 17 y/o) – Student Showcase: August 1st (6 pm)

Please note that if your child is disrupting the learning of other students, we will politely ask you to keep your child home for the remainder of the camp with no refund!

Camp Times:
Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm, showcase Saturday at 6pm

Enrollment cost:
$350 *includes t-shirt

Additional Information:
Lunch will not be provided (please be sure students pack accordingly)

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Summer Camps run from June 1 to July 31.

Ignite your mind at Summer Camps with the Boonshopf Museum. Join us for hands-on science and a summer of exploration, learning, and fun!

Pricing:
For Members: Registration opens February 16, 2026 ($275 per camp) ($200 for 5-6years old camps)
Non-Members: Registration opens March 2, 2026 ($325 per camp) ($225 for 5-6years old camps)

2026 Camp Themes:
– Zoology: Paws and Claws
– STEAM: Invention Convention
– Astronomy: Mission Control
– Paleontology: Fossil Finders
– SunWatch (1 week in June, 1 week in July)

2 weeks at Sun Watch:
This year we are excited to offer 2 weeks of camp at SunWatch in addition to our regularly scheduled camps.

Campers will learn about SunWatch Village/Archaeological Park in its modern, historic, and pre-contact contexts. They will focus on archaeology and field science topics.

Camp will run from June 22-26 for ages 9-10, and July 20-24 for ages 11-14. For more information, check out our website and the handbook with more details about our summer camp programs.

Summer Camp Open House 2026

May 29, 2026, 3-5 p.m. at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Education Lobby & classrooms.

Carillon Historical Park

Held throughout July, Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Historical Park is five days of early settlement fun. The Miami Valley comes to life from an early settler’s perspective during this exciting camp. Learn about early travel methods, hearth-cooking, woodworking, textiles, gardening, candle-dipping, and more.

For reservations or more information, please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127 (Reservations Required)

Age Groups:
Recommended for ages 8-12.

Dates:
July 6-10, 13-17, 27-31 | 9:00am–4:00pm Daily

Pricing:
Non-Members: $215.00 Members: $200.00

City of Dayton: NextGen Leaders – NEXGEN

Teens gain entry-level skills, certifications, and experience to work/volunteer in community recreation and youth sports settings. It is hands-on, engaging, and provides them with foundational skills to work in recreation and youth sports.

Camp will be held primarily on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. However, there will be required attendance at several special events throughout the 6-week program. These events will give participants hands-on experience and give them a behind-the-scenes look at special events of various sizes, a major component of community recreation.

Before registering for the NextGen Leaders program, please be aware of the application process. After completing the online registration form, applicants will be asked to submit a written response via email for review. Depending on the submission, a brief phone interview may be required. Participants who are selected will be officially enrolled in the program, and a $60 participant fee will be due at that time to secure their spot.

Ages:
3-17

Dates:
Camp weeks run primarily on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 2-July 9, 2026

Times:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:
$60 once selected

Dayton Art Institute

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities.

Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.

Kids Camp:
1st-3rd grade (campers entering grades 1,2, and 3 in the fall)

June 22-26

9:00 am – 12:30 pm: World Traveler
Grab your sketchbooks and your passport! Campers will travel all over the globe, exploring some of the oldest and most unique cultures on Earth through art in the comfort of our museum. Make mixed media creations while being immersed in the exploration of Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and more!

July 6-10

9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Mythical and Magical
Unicorns, dragons, monsters and more! Turn your dreams into reality through imaginative experiences and creations. After studying the features of animals through art and mythological stories, students will create their own fantasy creatures by combining their imagination and real-life animals

July 20-24

9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Sweet!
Want your art to look good enough to eat? This is the camp for you. We will look at artists who create artwork featuring sweet treats and satisfy your creative appetite as you explore materials and art-making techniques. Make your summer even sweeter at the DAI!

Youth Camp:
3rd-5th grade (campers entering grades 3, 4, and 5 in the fall)

June 29-July 3

9:00 am – 12:30 pm: World Traveler
Grab your sketchbooks and your passport! Campers will travel all over the globe, exploring some of the oldest and most unique cultures on Earth through art in the comfort of our museum. Make mixed media creations while being immersed in the exploration of Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and more!

July 13-17

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mythical and Magical
Unicorns, dragons, monsters and more! Turn your dreams into reality through imaginative experiences and creations. After studying the features of animals through art and mythological stories, students will create their own fantasy creatures by combining their imagination and real-life animals.

July 27-31

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Sweet!
Want your art to look good enough to eat? This is the camp for you. We will look at artists who create artwork featuring sweet treats and satisfy your creative appetite as you explore materials and art-making techniques. Make your summer even sweeter at the DAI!

Price:
$200 for members
$225 for non-members

Dayton Kroc Center

Camp Kroc is a ministry of the Dayton Kroc Center. At the heart of the Camp Kroc philosophy is our focus on building authentic relationships with caring adults and other children, but most importantly, with Jesus. We call it a child-centered program; the campers call it the best summer ever!

Ages 5–12 (Must turn 5 by December 2025 and have completed Kingergarten prior to camp. Must not be 13 years old before August 1, 2026. Proof of age is required.)

Summer Camp Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Post-camp: 4 PM–5:30 PM (optional add on for an additional $30 per week per child)
(Discounts and scholarships do not apply to Post-camp.)

Camp Kroc Registration Dates and Pricing:
Early Bird:
March 1-April 30
$185 per week per child
To receive this discount, you must pay for at least one or multiple full weeks of camp by 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026.

Week 3: $145 per child

General Registration:
May-July
$200 per week per child

Week 3: $160 per child

Kroc Kids Sports Camp

Are you looking for a camp for the weeks before and after Camp Kroc? Check out our sports camps!

Multi-Sport Camp:
Ages 5-13
Dates: May 26-May 29
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Street Soccer Camp:
Ages 5-13
Dates: August 3-7
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sports Camp Registration Dates and Pricing:
Early Bird:
March
$155 per week per child
To receive this discount, you must pay for at least one or multiple full weeks of camp by 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2026.

General Registration:
April-May 18
$170 per week per child

Dayton Live Creative Academy

The Dayton Live Creative Academy offers a variety of professionally curated performing arts experiences for all ages. From classes for beginners, and summer camps for the adventurous, to Broadway after-school intensives for the curious, there are year-round activities for everyone in the family. Join us for fun, for adventure, and to develop your own creativity. This is performing arts education for EVERYONE! Check out our website for more information about events for children!

Partial, needs-based scholarships are available for qualifying students.

DLCA Summer Camp: TBD The Musical
Dates + Time + Location: June 1-June 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 13-18
Description: It’s time to be heard! Teens collaborate to create a performance around themes and ideas that are important to them. In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: TBD THE MUSICAL, teaching artists will guide participants through a creative process that leads to self-discovery, self-expression, and social emotional exploration. Through storytelling, acting, movement, poetry, and music, participants share their story through a live performance that is unique to them. This camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day!

Lunch and before and after care are available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 1-FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Comedy Camp
Dates + Time + Location: June 8-June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18
Description: Got jokes? Campers stretch their comedy muscles in acting, singing, slapstick, and more! They’ll walk away from this camp with confidence, the ability to craft their own hilarity, and new friends who will help bring out the best in them. Plus, they’ll learn how to throw a pie for comedic effect. This camp culminates in an Informance for family and friends on the final day!

Lunch and before and after care are available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 8-FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Pop Goes Broadway
Dates + Time + Location: June 8-June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18
Description: Join us this summer for DLCA SUMMER CAMP: POP GOES BROADWAY where today’s biggest hits meet the magic of the stage. Campers will bring popular songs from the radio to life with a Broadway-style twist, learning fun choreography, vocal techniques, and acting skills while performing ensemble numbers inspired by songs like “Cruel Summer,” “Feather,” and “Good Luck, Babe!” In addition to singing and dancing, campers will enjoy creative theatre games and activities that build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence. It’s the perfect place for young performers to explore pop music through musical theatre and shine together on the stage!

Lunch and before and after care are available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 8-FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Welcome To Hawkins
Dates + Time + Location: June 15-June 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-15
Description: Step into the world of Hawkins, Indiana, where mystery, friendship, and adventure await! Inspired by the hit series “Stranger Things,” this immersive theatre camp invites students to create their own supernatural stories, original characters, and dramatic scenes. Campers will explore acting, movement, storytelling, and ensemble work while building a thrilling narrative filled with secret labs, strange creatures, and heroic friendships. Students may also explore music and movement inspired by the show as part of their creative process and participate in light role-playing and collaborative storytelling activities inspired by tabletop games. Through improvisation, script development, and creative world-building, students will bring their own version of Hawkins to life. The week concludes with a final showcase for family and friends, featuring scenes and moments created by the campers themselves.

Before care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 15-THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Mini Imaginators
Dates + Times + Location: June 15-June 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Description: DLCA SUMMER CAMP: MINI IMAGINATORS is the perfect way for your rising star to explore different aspects of theatre using very familiar stories. We use collaboration, imagination, and innovation to dive into the world of theatre like never before! Each day, the PNC Arts Annex will turn into a different exciting world for them to explore. This camp culminates in a sharing for family and friends on the final day!

Before care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 15-THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Imaginators
Dates + Time + Location: June 15-June 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 8-13
Description: Get on the stage! In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS, campers use their voice, body, and creativity to learn and experience performing like never before. If they’re new to theatre or just want to explore, DLCA SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS is perfect for them. In this weeklong camp, the creative space is transformed into an environment where anything is possible, and everyone is welcome. Campers build a stronger sense of self and have fun while they’re doing it! This camp culminates in a sharing for family and friends on the final day!

After care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 15-THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026, FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Tiny Broadway Stars
Dates + Time + Location: June 15-June 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Description: Designed especially for our youngest performers, DLCA SUMMER CAMP: TINY BROADWAY STARS introduces children to the magic of musical theatre through playful movement, creative games, and age-appropriate songs. Campers will sing, dance, and act while building confidence, listening skills, and imagination in a supportive, joyful environment. Through storytelling, pretend play, and simple choreography, students will explore what it means to be part of an ensemble and perform together. The week concludes with a sweet, informal sharing for family and friends, celebrating each child’s creativity and growth.

After care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 15-THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026, FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Beetlejuice Intensive
Dates + Time + Location: June 22-June 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18
Description: Participants will work with local theatre professionals, artists, and BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL company members (when possible), in sessions filled with the music, dance, and scene work from this wildly popular musical! Our weeklong summer camp will culminate in an Informance for family and friends on the final day. Tuition also includes a ticket to the Wednesday night performance of BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL at the Schuster Center.

Lunch and before and after care are available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JUNE 22-FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Broadway Preview
Dates + Time + Location: July 6-July 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 10-18
Description: Calling all Broadway fans! Join us for an immersive, weeklong summer camp featuring singing, dancing, and acting from our upcoming 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series Season! Campers will share their work with family and friends on the last day of camp.

Lunch and before and after care are available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 6-FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Summer Camp: Jungle Jam
Dates + Time + Location: July 20-July 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Description: Step into a world of imagination at DLCA SUMMER CAMP: JUNGLE JAM! Perfect for our littlest performers, this camp invites kids to explore the jungle through songs from jungle and animal-themed musical theatre favorites, creative drama activities, and plenty of hands-on fun. From singing and dancing to pretending to be playful jungle characters, young campers will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork in a nurturing and engaging environment. Join us for a week of musical theatre adventures that will inspire big smiles, bold creativity, and lots of onstage fun!

Before care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 20-FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026, FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA: Rise Of The Demon Hunters K-Pop Camp
Dates + Time + Location: July 20-July 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: Ages 9-15
Description: Join us this summer for DLCA: RISE OF THE DEMON HUNTERS K-POP CAMP, a high energy theatre camp inspired by the world of the animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Campers will step into the role of performer heroes as they learn choreography, vocal performance, and character work while building an original ensemble piece set in a dramatic, pop-powered world. Through music, movement, and scene work, participants will create a story about teamwork, courage, and finding your voice onstage. The week culminates in a dynamic Informance for family and friends on the final day.

After care is available to add-on when registering.

THIS WEEKLONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMP MEETS MONDAY, JULY 20-FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026, FROM 1 P.M.-4 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

DLCA Adult Summer Intensive: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Dates + Time + Location: July 20-July 24, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at PNC Arts Annex
Age Recommendation: For ages 18 and up.
Description: Join our DLCA ADULT SUMMER INTENSIVE: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL – a Broadway-style summer experience. You’ll enjoy a ticket to the show, official merch, and a workshop with a cast member (when available). Dive into the songs and choreography of the show, and as a bonus, we may have some cabaret-inspired surprises in store. It’s your ultimate adult theatre camp – minus the bug spray!

THIS WEEKLONG, EVENING INTENSIVE MEETS MONDAY, JULY 20-FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026, FROM 5 P.M.-8 P.M. AT THE PNC ARTS ANNEX.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS

K12 offers all day Art Camps Monday through Friday for all ages. Each week, experience a new art medium or master a skill. Family and Friends are invited to join our Friday Art Party every week at the end of the class to enjoy the finished art works. Participants need to bring a packed lunch.

Each week is purchased separately with before/after care add-ons available.

Little Makers Studio: K-2nd Grade – Summer Art Camp
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
$351 weekly – before & after care available for additional cost
Week 1 (June 1-5) – Cardboard Creations: Castles & Video Game Mayhem
Week 2 (June 8-12) – Pets & Pals Emporium: Clay Sculpture/Drawing & Painting
Week 3 (June 15-19) – Movie Mania: Posters, Portraits & Printmaking
Week 4 (June 22-26) – Aliens Arrive: Fiber Art, Felting & Watercolor
Week 5 (July 6-10) – Painting the Wild Kingdom: Drawing & Painting
Week 6 (July 13-17) – Dragons & Unicorns: Fantasy Clay & Painting
Week 7 (July 20-24) – Space Exploration: Sculpting Out of This World Creations
Week 8 (July 27-31) – Creative Force of Nature: Drawing & Painting Our Natural World

Artistic Medium Makers Studio: 3rd-5th Grade – Summer Art Camp
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
$351 weekly – before & after care available for additional cost
Week 1 (June 1-5) – Awaken Architecture: 3D Structures & Sculptures
Week 2 (June 8-12) – Plaster Cast Pet Sculptures & Designs
Week 3 (June 15-19) – First Steps: Hot Glass Arts & Stained Glass
Week 4 (June 22-26) – Etching Exotic Entities: Printmaking & Design
Week 4 (June 22-26) – Creative Creations: Drawing & Painting
Week 5 (July 6-10) – Illustrating Animals: Drawing & Painting
Week 6 (July 13-17) – Film & Fantasy: The Whimsical World of Darkroom Photography
Week 6 (July 13-17) – The Magical Pottery Wheel: Clay Wheel Throwing
Week 7 (July 20-24) – Etching Outerspace: Printmaking & Design
Week 8 (July 27-31) – Radical Sculptures: Wacky Creations Made with Found Objects

Hidden Gem 2D & 3D Studio: 6th-12th Grade – Summer Art Camp
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
$351 weekly – before & after care available for additional cost
Week 1 (June 1-5) – Glass Arts Galore: Hot Glass Blowing & Stained Glass
Week 2 (June 8-12) – Hot Glass Sampler with Stained Glass Creations
Week 3 (June 15-19) – Designing Hollywood: Posters/Concepts/Storyboards
Week 4 (June 22-26) – Alien Exposure: Darkroom Photography
Week 5 (July 6-10) – Movie Makers Madness: Film & Poster Design
Week 6 (July 13-17) – Glass Sampler: Mosaics, Stained Glass & Hot Flame Beads
Week 7 (July 20-24) – Cosmic Creations in Jewelry & Printmaking
Week 7 (July 20-24) – Anime, Comic & Fantasy Illustration: Marker Intensive
Week 8 (July 27-31) – Capturing Creation: Digital Illustration & Photography

Learning Tree Farm

Learning Tree Farm is offering Summer Day Camps from July 6th- 9th and 13th-16th

No matter the age of your camper, there will be fun activities for all!

Farm Camp is a fully outdoor program designed to provide an immersive and active experience in nature, and around our farm animals.

Our Mini Farmers, ages 5-7, will have camp for 2 days (Mon&Tues) to work hard and play hard. This program is for younger campers learning how to have fun outdoors.

Our Junior Farmers, ages 6-12, will have camp for 4 days (Mon-Thurs) learning all about farm operations, animal husbandry, and outdoor recreation, like fishing skills, how to build a campfire, and recreational hiking. This program is for older curious campers wanting to dig deep into the world of outdoor recreation as a farmer and beyond.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Ages: Teens 14-19 years old (9-12th grades)

Applications for the Signature Levitt Music & Arts Summer Day Camp are now open!

Signature Levitt Summer Camp Program is for all teens, ages 14 – 19 years old in the Dayton area who want to learn, perform, and work in the fields of music and /or creative arts. This one-week experience will give every camper the freedom to select their own summer camp activities track. We embrace your love for performance arts and as an innovative response to the pandemic Signature Educational Solutions and Home of Urban Creative Arts teamed up with Levitt Pavilion Dayton to lift the voices, and strengthen the individual and collective skill-set of aspiring youth in our community.

Due to the success of last year’s camp, we are able to provide FULL SCHOLARSHIP funding for each selected participant. We are encouraging everyone to get your application in as soon as possible, spaces are limited. The Summer 2026 program will offer opportunities in the areas of:

Sinclair Community College Air Camp
Applications due by April 15!

Elementary Day Camp: The “Wright” Path
June 8-10, 2026
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Price: $415
Students will explore aviation and aeronautics following in the footsteps of the Wright Brothers during this exciting 3-Day Camp with an emphasis on the history of aviation and aeronautics including key innovators who were inspired by the natural world to achieve powered flight.

High School 4-Day Camp
June 10-13, 2026
Price: $775
High School students take an even deeper dive through learning modules in the exploration of several lucrative and sustainable careers in aviation and aeronautics through activities including working in teams to solve real-world problems and complete experiments in aeronautical engineering as well as piloting an airplane under the direction of an FAA-certified instructor. Students also receive helpful information about pursuing education and career opportunities within these exciting fields.

Middle School 5-Day Camp
June 15-19
Price: $935
Middle School students are immersed for 5-days in hands-on STEM content and interactive engineering design challenges through the lens of aviation and aeronautics, as well as experience the thrill of flying up close and personal by flying an actual aircraft under the supervision of an FAA-certified pilot.

Middle School Overnight Camp
June 21-26 or July 12-17
Price: $1495
Middle School students are immersed for 5-days in hands-on STEM content and interactive engineering design challenges through the lens of aviation and aeronautics, as well as experience the thrill of flying up close and personal by flying an actual aircraft under the supervision of an FAA-certified pilot.

Elementary Day Camp: Biomimicry in Aviation and Aeronautics
June 29, 2026
8:30 a.m-4:00 p.m.
Price: $149
For elementary students entering grades 4-6 in fall of 2026
Ever wonder where engineers get so many ideas to create aircraft of all shapes, sizes, and for distinctive purposes? Innovators, including the Wright Brothers and many long before them, understood that inspiration for new ideas can often come from a deeper understanding of similar scientific observations in the natural world. This is a unique and immersive opportunity for curious students to follow in the footsteps of the Wright Brothers and explore some of the natural world’s connections to modern aviation and aeronautics. Participants will delve into hands-on STEM activities designed to engage students in unique educational experiences, including falconry and engineering design challenges.

Elementary Day Camp: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Microelectronics in Aviation
June 30, 2026 or July 20, 2026
8:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Price: $149
For elementary school students entering grades 4-6 in fall of 2026
Are you ready to explore the exciting world of electronics and unleash your inner engineer? This hands-on event will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), microelectronics, and the science behind them. Explore hands-on activities including UAS coding and flight experience, UAS simulators, Cleanroom Challenge, and a Circuit Build.

Elementary Day Camp: Forces of Flight Emphasizing Buoyancy, Lift & Drag
July 17, 2026
8:30 a.m, – 3:30 p.m.
Price: $149
For Elementary School Students entering grades 4-6 in Fall of 2026.
Explore the powerful forces that make flight possible through the exciting world of hot air balloons. With the backdrop of the Middletown Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival, students will investigate the forces of flight with a special focus on buoyancy, lift, and drag as they relate to airplanes, dirigibles, and hot air balloons. Through hands-on challenges and creative engineering activities, students will explore how temperature, air density, and design work together to send balloons soaring. From learning the basics of hot air balloons to designing parade balloons and testing engineering design challenges, students will think like scientists and engineers as they build, test, and launch their ideas into the sky.

High School Overnight Camp
July 19-22
Price: $1145
High School students take an even deeper dive into the exploration of several lucrative and sustainable careers in aviation and aeronautics through activities including rocketry, airfoil testing and design, as well as piloting an airplane under the direction of an FAA-certified instructor. Students also receive helpful information about pursuing education and career opportunities within these exciting fields.

STEM Day Camp: Robotics in Aviation
July 23, 2026
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Price: $99
For high school students in grades 9-12
Step inside the world of advanced robotics at Yaskawa Motoman, a global leader in industrial robotics and automation. During this unique experience, students will go behind the scenes to explore how industrial robots are designed, built, and used in real-world manufacturing.
Participants will tour the facility to see how robots are manufactured, learn about the wide variety of robotic systems used in industry today, and watch live demonstrations of robots performing tasks commonly used in manufacturing and automation. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with select robotic systems and discover how engineers program robots to complete precise movements and complex tasks.
The experience will conclude with a hands-on coding activity where students will learn the basics of programming a robot, providing a glimpse into the exciting world of robotics, automation, and future STEM careers.

STEM Day Camp: Girls in Aviation
September 19. 2026
Price: $50
For high school students entering grades 9-12 in the fall
Girls in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 will explore exciting STEM pathways connected to aviation and aeronautics through a day of hands-on learning and real-world experiences. Participants will collaborate with peers to solve engineering challenges, learn how pilots prepare aircraft for flight, build technical skills through activities like soldering and flight simulation, and gain insight into aviation careers. The experience culminates with the opportunity to pilot an aircraft alongside an FAA-certified flight instructor, giving students a unique chance to see themselves in the future of aviation and STEM.

Sinclair College WiSTEM

The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (WiSTEM) Institute is an amazing opportunity to learn about STEM fields. WiSTEM is open to students who are entering grades 10, 11, and 12. Each day you will participate in “hands-on” lab sessions in which you will build, experiment, and discover more about each of these exciting fields.

Innovations of our Past and our Future
June 8-12, 2026

Total registration cost for the WiSTEM Institute, including daily lunches and program T-shirt, is $10.00.

TheatreLab Dayton Future Stars Camp

Big Dreams Start Here!

Ages 8-14 – July 2026

Take your first step into the spotlight! Future Stars Camp is the perfect introduction to the magic of theater for kids ages 8–14. Throughout this fun and energetic week, campers will learn the basics of singing, dancing, and acting while building confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

Whether your child is brand new to the stage or already has a few performances under their belt, this camp offers something for everyone. The week wraps up with a lively performance for family and friends—starring our future stars!

No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!

University of Dayton RECkids Camp

University of Dayton’s RECkids Camp is a day camp promoting healthy lifestyles for six- to 12-year-old children. Camp is open to all University of Dayton and surrounding-area community children. Our goal is to inspire campers to discover their best selves through playful inquiry, cooperative learning, and positive group culture. By working towards these goals, our campers will:

Leave with a newly gained confidence in themselves.
Develop a love for learning, growing, and playing.
Discover and develop their personal best.
Act in ways consistent with their values.
Help to create a community where trust, cooperation, and respect are the foundation.

Camp runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional cost.

Week 1: June 1-5 – Wild West Adventure
Week 2: June 8-12 – RECkids Art Gallery
Week 3: June 5-18 – Survivor
Week 4: June 22-26 – Shipwrecked
Week 5: July 6-10 – Out of This World
Week 6: July 13-17 – Mystery Madness
Week 7: July 20-24 – Imaginarium
Week 8: July 27-31 – RECkids Olympics
Week 9: August 3-7 – RECkids Got Talent

Weekly Camp Pricing:
UDCR Rate: $170/week per child
Community Rate: $190/week per child

Early Drop Off: $20/week
Late Pick-up: $20/week
Package for both Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up: $30/week

YMCA of Greater Dayton Day Camps

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton for weekly opportunities from June-August for a fun-filled summer for your child (session dates vary by location)! Whether you choose one week, a few weeks, or all summer, YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a flexible schedule and provides fun and enriching activities for your child.

YMCA Summer Day Camp provides positive outcomes through play with an emphasis on social emotional growth. Our quality staff will guide them through outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, games, STEM activities, field trips, and summer adventures. We know how important it is to get kids back out to nature and interacting with their friends.

YMCA Summer Day Camp is for children ages 5-12. (Ages vary by location)

YMCA of Greater Dayton Camp Kern Residential Camp

Let your child enjoy a summer of fun for kids of all ages! With a focus on being unplugged and connected to nature, all our camps give children the opportunity to participate in fun activities, connect with amazing counselors, and build new friendships. Our camps are structured with specific age groups in mind, and we build campers up through encouragement and empowerment. We believe that Camp Kern is important, and our team guides campers through challenges, teaches important skills, and provides them with lifelong role models!

Day & Semi-Residential Camps (Ages 5-10)
Traditional Camps (Ages 7-14)
Specialty & Theme Camps (Ages 9-16)
Horse Camps (Ages 9-16)
Teen & Leadership Camps (Ages 10-16)

SUMMER CAMPS

Downtown Summer Camps

Sinclair Community College Air Camp Applications due by April 15!

Sinclair Community College Air Camp
Applications due by April 15!