Best Idaho Art Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Alpengirl campers sleep in 3-4 person backpacking style tents, we practice outdoor living, cooking, and Leave No Trace skills. A majority of our campsites have bathroom and running water and are located in gorgeous wilderness settings in mountains, next to fresh water streams, and by pristine lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6. Our camp is highly supervised with small groups of 12 girls led by 2-3 adult female role model Alpenguides. Alpenguides are all 21+ and hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: American Camp Association Camperships

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother-Daughter Olympic Adventure

OTHER CAMP INFO: Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. We also practice daily yoga and enjoy cooking and eating delicious, healthy camp food. Campers are involved in all aspects of camp life including acting as leader of the day, setting up tents, cooking on camp stoves, following hiking maps, leading fun activities with the group and being part of a close-knit team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Girls age 11-12 this summer can choose a 1-week camp in Montana (near Bozeman, MT) or Washington State (near Seattle, WA).

Girls age 12-14 in middle school can choose (or combine) 1- to 2-week camp sessions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine.

Girls age 14-16 in high school can choose a 2-week camp in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine, as well as a brand new Iceland itinerary for 15-17 year olds!

Please Visit Alpengirl Website for Complete List of Trips: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our camp is only as wonderful as our leaders - and our Alpenguides are pretty great! Alpenguides are enthusiastic, inspirational, intrepid outdoor people who are dedicated to creating meaningful and fun opportunities for each and every Alpengirl participant.

We are seeking trustworthy, fun-loving individuals who model the Alpengirl values of adventure and inclusivity, and are passionate about sharing the outdoors with our awesome campers!

Love backpacking? Want to be a mentor and role model? Know how to bring the FUN?

Read the Alpenguide Job Description and apply this fall!

Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We meet at the park each day under a canopy at long tables, and on the ground. We play a "cool down" game each day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our philosophy is that kids should play hard, learn fun, run, laugh and go home grubby. A family-owned operation, we have six kids of our own and have created THE summer program we've searched for for them.degrees in humanities, CPR certification and background checks ensure that those we entrust your and our kids to are passionate about, devoted to and skilled in sharing our programs, nature's wonder and learning with our little "grubbers."

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Current Special: register a child for ANY session at the regular price of $195, and register that child a sibling in ANY session for $75. Good for as many sessions as you register for, as long as there are openings.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): "Saturday Special" is a campfire get together for families of campers, where we eat s'mores, sing songs, and campers share what they've discovered/created that week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Plants 'n Bugs Session I - July 14-18 9 AM-Noon
Plants 'n Bugs Session II - July 21-25 9 AM-Noon
Acting Outdoors Session I - July 14-18 1-4 PM
Acting Outdoors Session II - July 21-25 1-4 PM
Breath 'n Books Session I - August 4-8 9 AM-Noon
Breath 'n Books Session II - August 11-15 9 AM-Noon
Art in Nature Session I - August 4-8 1-4 PM
Art in Nature Session II - August 11-15 1-4 PM

See Website for more at: Our Camp Website Link: jamiepfrose.wix.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for caring, dedicated volunteers to help out with our art and drama programs. Please contact: grubbykneesdaycamp[AT]gmail.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer we will offer STEAM camps in the theme of Space Wars, Mindcraft, Wizardry, Girls and Dolls, and more! Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the year we offer Field Trips, After-School Enrichmet, Birthday parties, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$150 per week long 3 hour session. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com for a complete list of camps and dates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Part-Time Enthusiastic Teachers for Afterschool, Field Trip, and Summer Enrichment

Challenge Island is hiring fun, smart, enthusiastic instructors to teach an exciting STEM enrichment program with a distinct Island flair!

*This position is perfect for college or graduate students, retired teachers and stay-at-home moms seeking to supplement income. Teaching experience IS required.

*Challenge Island will train qualified instructors in our unique program and teaching philosophy.

*All supplies and lesson plans are provided. The materials are comprehensive, fun, and exciting.

*Classes are held at local elementary schools, rec centers, parks, etc.

*Challenge Island teaching positions are highly selective position, but if you do become a part of our tribal leader team the rewards are enormous!

Requirements:

*Must be passionate about educating children and have experience teaching preschool or elementary age children.

*Must have reliable transportation.

* Must live within a reasonable distance of the Boise, Eagle, Meridian area

*Must be able to pass a Criminal Background.

To apply, please submit:

* Resume in either PDF or Microsoft Word

* Cover letter indicating your availability to teach (days of the week and hours)

To learn more about Challenge Island, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.challenge-island.com

This highly selective position is wonderful opportunity for the right person!

Location: Boise – Eagle - Meridian

Compensation: $20 - $30 per hour (D.O.E.)

This is a part-time job.

Hours: Hours will vary based on Field Trip, Camp, and After-School enrichment needs (Flexible)

Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster.

Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern practice fields and facilites with top-notch training and safety equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12.

We offer many different different sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp.

Our camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills.

For Detailed Information on ALL of our summer sports camps, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child's on-field experience. Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth, our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork, and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid for those families that qualify. Please call 1.800.804.3509 for an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year round programs in select states, please see our website for complete information on all Skyhawks Sport Camps in your area.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Skyhawks Sports Camps are SAFETY FOCUSED!

At Skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety, and we have a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. For example, all Skyhawks Sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called "Gate System and Parking Lot Duty." This process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children.

Our staff guide the kids onto the field/court and out of harm's way by funneling them into our gate system. Eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field/court where they are grouped by age. This efficient process ensures safety. Additionally, it develops a level of trust between parent, coach, and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill-focused camp for youth.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Skyhawks Sports Camps are offered throughout the summer, and specific dates and times vary from location to location.

Fees vary depending on age, duration of camp, and location.

You can find a complete list of sessions, times, and fees for ALL the Skyhawks Sports Camps in your area at: Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Or feel free to call us at: 800-804-3509.

CAMP FACILITIES: Robust therapy clinic with large sensory gym and multiple treatment areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CAMP 1 - Ages 2-4
June 20th - 23rd
Monday - Thursday, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Sensory exploration, crafts, fine and gross motor skills

CAMP 2 - Ages 5-7
July 18th - 21st OR August 8th - 11th
Monday - Thursday, 1 PM - 3 PM
Building, obstacle courses, sensory exploration, crafts, fine and gross motor skills
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CAMP 3 - ​Ages 8-11
August 1st - 4th
Monday - Thursday, 1 PM - 3 PM
Social skills, life skills, building, obstacle courses, and sensory exploration

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.adapttherapyidaho.com for full camp dates and details.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on the banks of the beautiful Boise River, the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts offers world class performance venues, rehearsal and classroom facilities, and easy access to downtown Boise and the greater Treasure Valley.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students who are entering 3rd grade through 12th grade work together each week to learn and perform a fully staged musical for two separate performances. Students learn the basics of acting, singing and dancing while also participating in camp related activities such as arts and crafts classes.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available, please email virginiatreat[AT]boisestate.edu for application, information and registration form.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp is provided with help from Greater Idaho Theater for Youth.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Performance Camps 2018
Performance: Romeo & Harriet
Week 1: July 9 - 14
Week 2: July 16 - 21
Week 3: July 23 - 28
Week 4: July 30 - August 4

Please check website for updated availability and additional information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.morrisoncenter.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: With lodging for up to 125 people (rustic cabins and dorm-style rooms), indoor and outdoor meeting areas, and beautiful property, Paradise Point is ideal for accommodating groups of many sizes. Paradise Point also has four RV hook-ups and space for up to eleven tents.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The highly trained staff works hard to provide a fun, yet safe environment for all who choose to attend. All our camp staff is professionally trained in CPR and First Aid and have gone through child abuse prevention training. Professionally certified staff is also employed for the waterfront, archery range, and the ropes course and climbing wall.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Paradise Point offers two 1 week Leader-In-Training sessions, one 2 week Staff-In-Training session, and three 1 week Junior Staff sessions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.paradisepointcamp.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Information for all camp dates & fees can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.paradisepointcamp.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Paradise Point is seeking responsible and caring leaders who live enthusiastically and care deeply about building relationships with others. We are looking for staff members who want to impact the lives of children positively and who understand the importance of their position in a child's development.

Check out the employment section of our website Our Camp Website Link: www.paradisepointcamp.org for more information and to apply!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Boise State University has beautiful dorms and several dining choices. We utilize the campus Recreational center for bowling, basketball and much more. We tour the huge campus and various academic departments as part of our exploration!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our 2018 camps at Boise State University campus provide extensive resources, technology experts, and a 1:8 student to facilitator ratio enabling students to develop thoughtful and complex projects. Providing overnight camps on college campus in dorms invites youth from rural areas to participate in a college readiness experience not available anywhere else in Idaho. We offer scholarships for underserved students and transportation to and from camp for families outside the greater Treasure Valley area. It is our intent to reach those from rural areas so cost and transportation will not be considered an obstacle for students applying.

Our camps are based near our headquarters in Boise at Boise State University campus and provide overnight (4th-11th) and/or day (2nd-4th) experiences on the beautiful, prestigious college campus with housing in the dorms and meals on campus. Students explore, reflect and create with technology (STEM) in areas of their own interests during camps. Courses include: Moviemaking with iPads and Game design.

Outside of class time we will be balancing learning with plenty of outdoor activities that will continue to challenge and excite our students while also making sure that they are exposed to a variety of experiences. For example: Activities with the UnBound library, Maker Lab, Discovery Center, Engineering department tours and Jump Time!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a limited number of scholarships available on a first come first served basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Creating relationships and having fun through various campus activities and downtown city opportunities will make our camps invaluable to participants! We have been very well received in the community and collaborate with the city libraries, Apple Computer, Discovery Center, COEN Engineering Department and the Boise Aquarium to name a few.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23-28, 2019

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
To be and intern, volunteer, or teach please contact as at info[AT]getsetinc.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Many options for campers and families of all ages

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23 - August 16th, 2013

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: The camps will be held in New Castle County schools in their computer lab.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$235.00 for Monday-Friday Camp
Choose the A.M. OR P.M. camp for this fee

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking part-time technology coaches to assist with the summer camp hours. 

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp will be held in the photography and art studio located in downtown Boise,ID.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: I am a certified photography and art middle school teacher who recently opened Lenses and Brushes, Photography and Art Studio. I offer a variety of workshops for adults and am excited to offer Summer Art Camps for Kids.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please, refer to the website for details.