“Remember that summer I sat on the couch and stared at my phone?” – Said no one ever.
With school ending for summer break, you might be wondering what to do with your kids’ new excessive amount of free time. Whether you’re working or are actively trying to prevent them from becoming a couch accessory, Evansville has you covered. Check out our top 6 featured picks for summer camps where your kid(s) can make friends, gain life experience, and learn new skills!
Snickerdoodle Kids Art
Available June 4 – July 27 (Ages 5-7) 9:00 am -11:30 am
Available June 11- Aug 2 (Ages 8-12) 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
If you have a child between the ages of 5-12, you won’t want them to miss this brand new art camp! Camp will be held at the studio at 2233 W Franklin St, except for one day where we will be painting at thr future Stoplight City Playground (corner of 11th and Indiana St)! We have many unique projects planned for each day of camp, including a fun group project.
Available May 28-June 15
Ages: 5-16
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Does your child aspire to be an actor/actress or have a flair for drama? Give them the chance to shine in D’Alto Performing Arts Camp!
Available June 4-July 27
Ages: 5-12
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Enroll your kids to ensure a summer filled with sunshine and fun times! Zoo camp is a wonderful experience that your child will remember for years to come as they enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts, and hikes as they learn about animal care in a completely safe environment.
Swonder Ice Arena’s Camp Swonder
Available: May 28-August 3
Ages: 6-12
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Camp Swonder not only introduces your child to the basics of ice-skating, but includes adventurous field trips to Angel Mounds and Mesker Park Zoo for no extra cost! Your child will enjoy a comic arts class, basics of hockey, and ice skating lessons at this summer long camp.
Available May 29-July 27
Ages: K-5
7 am – 5:30 pm
This day long camp provides your child with field trips around the city along with other enriching activities. Leave them under the best care to explore Evansville’s funnest locations!
Available June 4-July 27
Ages: 4-6 (minicamps); 9 am-12 pm
6-13 (full day camps); 9 am – 4 pm
Introduce your child to the joys of nature away from fluorescent lights and give them the classic camp experience at Wesselman Woods Summer Camp. Here they will enjoy water activities, archery, animal education and much more!
YMCA’s Camp CarsonAvailable June 3-August 1
Ages: 7-16
Overnight Stays
Help your kids discover themselves and gain new experiences by enrolling them in YMCA’s Camp Carson! Your child will be introduced to new activities and be taught to develop and conquer goals during these week long sessions. Not only will you be giving your kid a week of fun, but you will also be providing them with a lifetime’s worth of memories and skills!
Other summer camps available in Evansville:
Camp Brosend
Evansville Day School
Evansville Museum
Girl Scouts of South Western Indiana
Wesley Shepard Summer Music Camp
University of Evansville Basketball Camp
University of Evansville Soccer Camp
