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nginx {"id":14806,"date":"2023-04-03T12:48:50","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T16:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamburgjournal.com\/?p=14806"},"modified":"2023-04-04T13:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:46:37","slug":"summer-fun-for-everyone-enjoy-lexingtons-2023-summer-camp-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamburgjournal.com\/summer-fun-for-everyone-enjoy-lexingtons-2023-summer-camp-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun for Everyone: Enjoy Lexington’s 2023 Summer Camp Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is approaching, lightning bugs will soon fill our backyards, and that means camps for the kids. Three years into the pandemic, camp options have increased extensively for 2023. $\"\"$ Whether your child wants to participate in a sport, academic, or art camp, Lexington has what you need. Here is a sampling of summer camp options for kids of all ages throughout the Lexington area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ASBURY <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
Join Asbury this summer for one (or two) residential high school camps that focus on a variety of content areas. Students choose one subject area to study for the entire week and enjoy academic sessions led by experienced faculty and talented college students multiple times each day. Students will get a five-day, college-like experience that includes all food, lodging, supplies, evening activities and hands-on exploration of an academic area in the context of a Christian community.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Bluegrass Youth Ballet <\/span><\/h2>\n
Children ages 4-8 can enjoy a week of art, dance, acting, and music during one of Bluegrass Youth Ballet\u2019s Kids Fun Arts Camps. Classes are 9 am until noon for three weekly sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n
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June 12-16, The Little Mermaid<\/span><\/li>\n
June 19-23, Little Red Riding Hood<\/span><\/li>\n
June 26-30, Summer Safari<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit bluegrassyouthballet.org<\/a> to register.<\/span><\/p>\n
CAMP KESEM <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
Camp Kesem is a child’s friend through and beyond a parent’s cancer. Throughout the school year, the Kesem team raises funds to send children ages 6-18 who are affected by a parent’s cancer to a free week-long summer camp. This is a student-run organization that welcomes members from all backgrounds. <\/span><\/p>\n
Camp Kesem holds a special place in HJ\u2019s heart, as our late designer, Kellee Edwards, was fortunate to send her daughter Kate there to make <\/span>special memories in the summer of 2017. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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Kellee and Kate Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Kellee wrote at the time, \u201cKate calls it cancer camp. It\u2019s Camp Kesem for kids whose parents have cancer. After 10,021 hugs and 27 pep talks (some to Kate, some to me), she\u2019s off, and I\u2019m really gonna miss her. We\u2019ve practiced taking showers and getting the shampoo rinsed out of her hair for three weeks now, and I\u2019ve been assured someone will help her comb it. I bought two of everything on the camp list (maybe three bug sprays if you count the one that rolls on). I bought her all new underwear and socks, and I have enough matching shorts and T-shirts for three weeks. I let her pick a twin comforter and sheets to be known as \u2018camp bedding.\u2019 It\u2019s minty and navy, very Kate. No pink for miles; sequins approved. We have a shower organizer, product containers, new toothbrushes (in case one gets lost) and fresh strawberry kids\u2019 toothpaste from Lucky\u2019s. We\u2019ve pulled out all the stops. The list said she could bring a musical instrument. Kate has three: a Mexican drum, a maraca and a recorder. She was allowed to bring a disposable camera. I sent two, plus one for underwater. I sent maze books and stickers and a journal and different colored pens. Thank God the camp prohibits taking snacks. I don\u2019t know how John would\u2019ve carried the mini-fridge up that hill.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cBut I offer no apologies for my overdone behavior. This could be my life\u2019s equivalent of sending my daughter off to college, so it was a really big deal. We\u2019ve never been away from each other for this long; we\u2019ve barely ever been away from each other at all. I suspect she\u2019ll come back older and wiser. I suspect this is good for both of us. She was so excited. She will be just fine. After all, it\u2019s only a week. Me? I suspect I\u2019ll be chained to the front porch by Wednesday to curb my compulsion to go get her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
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CAMP CARNEGIE<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
Camp Carnegie is a series of six educational, half-day camps for rising sixth through eighth grade students at the Carnegie Center. Experienced, passionate instructors lead fun, hands-on activities at the Carnegie Center while field trips and visits with community leaders deepen learning experiences. Camps encourage summer learning and teach life skills or introduce campers to fascinating fields that could lead to future careers. Visit carnegiecenterlex.org<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
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CATHEDRAL DOMAIN <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
\u201cThe Domain\u201d is located one and a half hours southeast of Lexington, KY. It covers 800 acres in the mountains of Lee County and is adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest.<\/span><\/p>\n
The Cathedral Domain <\/span><\/a>is accredited by the American Camp Association. Being an ACA-Accredited\u00ae camp means the Cathedral Domain meets up to 300 national standards for health, safety, and program quality.<\/span><\/h6>\n
Camp programs include athletics, hiking, caving, arts and crafts, dancing, fishing, rappelling, archery, rock climbing and more. <\/span><\/p>\n
$\"\"$ The Cathedral Domain recognizes that more than 1 in 4 children in Kentucky are living in poverty. The Cathedral Domain does provide scholarships to campers in financial need, and it is their policy that NO camper is turned away due to financial hardship.<\/span><\/p>\n
For many years, expenses have been subsidized by the Cathedral Domain and the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington. Tiered pricing is well below the national average, and the quality of the camper experience remains high.<\/span><\/p>\n
Facilities include a recreational pavilion, playground, activity field, pool, archery range, nature center, rock climbing and repelling stations, hiking, fishing, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n
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HOOP DREAMS BASKETBALL ACADEMY <\/span><\/h2>\n
Hoop Dreams at 2414 Palumbo Drive is committed to growing and developing youth basketball players in the Lexington area. They offer summer camps and clinics for players of every skill level, along with travel teams and youth leagues. Your child\u2019s first skills training class is always free. For more information, call 859-300-9225 or visit hoopdreamers.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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ASBURY’S IMPACT U <\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n
Experience Asbury through residential academic camps<\/a> for high school students.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Students choose one subject area to study for the entire week and enjoy academic sessions led by experienced faculty and talented <\/span>college students multiple times each day. Students will get a five-day, college-like experience that includes all food, lodging, supplies, evening activities and hands-on exploration of an academic area in the context of a Christian community. Subjects include Acting, Film, Forensic Science, Equine, Sales and Marketing, Education, Coding, and Choral Camp. <\/span><\/p>\n
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LEXINGTON CHILDREN\u2019S THEATRE SUMMER CAMP SCHOOL <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Lexington Children\u2019s Theatre is offering a comprehensive program of Summer Theatre School opportunities for ages 4-18. Some of the week-long class options include <\/span>Harry Potter, Bluey, Sophia The First, Gravity Falls, High School Musical<\/span><\/i>, and much more! The program runs from May 30-August 11. Learn more at https:\/\/www.lctonstage.org\/theatre-school\/classes-workshops\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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PARKS AND REC <\/span><\/h1>\n
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Lexington Parks & Recreation<\/a> offers a wide variety of summer camps each year, including: <\/span><\/p>\n
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ArtKids Camp<\/b> at Tates Creek Ballroom <\/span><\/li>\n
Camp Kearney<\/b> at Jacobson Park <\/span>\n\n
Activities planned include sports, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, team building and more. All campers must be dropped off and picked up at Jacobson Park each day. Campers may register for one session only. Campers must be in the age range as of Aug. 1, 2023. For questions about this camp, contact Anthony Jackson at 859.288-2953.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Camp Kearney CIT<\/b> (Counselor in Training), Jacobson Park <\/span>\n\n
Camp Kearney\u2019s CIT (Counselor in Training) program is designed to help develop leadership skills in teens interested in working with children (ages 6 \u2013 11). CIT’s will work with the CIT Coordinator to learn the basics of child development, programming, and supervision procedures and policies. CIT’s will also work with staff to develop and co-lead informal and formal activities with campers. All CIT\u2019s must be dropped off and picked up at Jacobson Park each day and may register for up to three sessions only. CIT\u2019s must be in the age range as of Aug. 1, 2023. For questions or help with registration for this camp, contact Anthony Jackson at 859.288-2953.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Castlewood Community Center Camp<\/span><\/li>\n
Community Summer Teen Retreat at Dunbar Community Center<\/span><\/li>\n
Community Summer Teen Retreat at Tates Creek Community Center <\/span><\/li>\n
Dance Babies at Tates Creek Ballroom<\/span><\/li>\n
Dance Kids Camp at Tates Creek Ballroom<\/span><\/li>\n
Equestrian Camp at Masterson Station Park <\/span><\/li>\n
Golf and Recreation Camp <\/span>\n
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Play Golf Lex Junior Golf Camps are both fun and educational, focusing on athletic and golf-skill development. With programming designed by PGA Professionals, campers are taught the basics of golf throughout the entire week. Instructors also utilize obstacle courses, throwing exercises, and other non-golf activities to promote the development of athletic ability. Campers must provide their own lunch, snacks and beverages (snacks and drinks available for purchase on-site). Please note: Camp the week of June 20 \u2013 23 is four days due to the Juneteenth city holiday on June 19.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Tennis and Swim Camp<\/span>\n
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Bluegrass Tennis Association (BTA) is partnering with Lexington Parks & Recreation to run a Tennis & Swim Camp for junior tennis players ages 6 \u2013 18. Each $\"Camps:$ session will include foundational tennis skills as well as educational components that will build character and confidence. The camp utilizes the sport of tennis to promote health and wellness, and social and emotional skill development. In combination with tennis programs, children learn teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making. Lessons are designed to engage children in meaningful and fun tennis activities that translate both on and off the tennis court. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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SUMMIT AT ASBURY <\/span><\/h2>\n
What if you could engage in thoughtful conversations, worship, and experience Christ in a deeper way, all while forming new friendships? That\u2019s exactly what high schoolers can enjoy at Asbury University\u2019s Summit<\/a> Summer Camp, June 19-23.<\/span><\/p>\n
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This article appears on pages 8-13 of the April 2023 issue of HJ. To subscribe, click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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