Are you looking for a Wichita summer camp for your child? We get many requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps in Wichita, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. Prices for Wichita Summer Camps vary, so we listed them all so you can pick what works best for your family.
We hope this saves you time so you don’t have to spend hours researching. Besides summer camps, there are tons of Great Summer Activities for Kids and Families. Make sure to sign up for our Email Newsletter so you never miss a deal in Wichita this Summer.
Summer Camps in Wichita for Kids
Summer of Discovery
Wichita Parks and Rec. has an action-packed summer camp program! Each theme includes a variety of sports, games, contests, crafts, swimming, field trips, and much more! You can sign up for one week or all of them!
Summer Camp Hosted By: Wichita Parks and Recreation
Dates: May 26 – July 24
Location:
- Edgemoor Rec Center: 5815 E 9th
- Linwood Rec Center: 1901 S Kansas
- Orchard Rec Center:4808 W 9th
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $150, and if you have multiple children, there is a discount
Summer Activity Camp
Half Day
Summer Activity Camp is coming in HOT! Five days of non-stop fun. Field trips. Swimming. Games. Crafts. Movies. New skills. New friendships. If you’re looking for a safe, active, and engaging way for your child to stay connected with friends this summer, Summer Activity Camp is it!
Dates: May 26 – July 24
Location:
- Carl Brewer – 1629 E 16th St. N. (10 AM–5 PM)
- Colvin – 2820 S Roosevelt (10 AM–5 PM)
- Evergreen – 2700 N Woodland (10 AM–5 PM)
- Lynette Woodard – 2750 E 18th St. N. (10 AM–5 PM)
Pro Tip: Each location includes the Free Summer Lunch Program in partnership with Wichita Public Schools
Ages: 6 -12
Cost: $50 per week
Exploration Place Summer Camp
Sign up for a unique summer camp where science, fun, and adventure collide! Your child will spend the summer exploring new topics, learning through hands-on interactive fun, while making new friends and creating memories to last a lifetime!
Dates: May 26 – August 7
Location: 300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita KS
Ages: 7 – 13
Cost: $210 for members/$250 non-members
Wichita YMCA Summer Camp
Campers will enjoy a mix of traditional camp activities, including canoeing, swimming, archery, and more. In addition, they will get to experience unique adventures such as horse riding, sports, STEM activities, and field trips, depending on the camp. Ask about member discounts and scholarships.
Dates: May 26 – Aug 7
Location: 6 Locations
Ages: 5 – 14
Cost: Starts at $175
Mark Arts STEAM Summer Camp
Mark Arts is hosting a STEAM Academy focused on creativity and innovation, integrating art into science, technology, engineering, and math. Students enjoy drawing, painting, clay projects, and more! Each week concludes with guest speakers from the Wichita community and an exhibition of the students’ work for family, friends, and visitors to enjoy! Scholarships are available.
Dates: May 26 – August 7
Location: 1307 N. Rock Rd.
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: Starting at $100
Honey Tree & Branches
The Summer Enrichment Program combines fun and learning to keep children engaged throughout the summer. Each week features themed activities designed to help prevent summer learning loss while including field trips, guest presentations, and water fun.
The program offers a Jump Start option for new students and an Enrichment Program for returning students. Children enjoy activities such as art, music, Spanish, science, cooking, sports, and creative play, along with weekly field trips to museums, parks, movies, bowling, and other local attractions.
Dates: May – July
Location: 12725 W. 21st Street N
Ages: 1-14
Cost: Starting at $115
WSU Tennis Summer Camp
Dates: May 26 – June 26
Location: 1845 Fairmount St
Ages: 4 – 18
Cost: $250 – $290
Join us for training at Shocker Tennis Camps hosted at Wichita State University in the picturesque city of Wichita, KS. Led by WSU tennis coaches, this camp spans six weeks of exhilarating fun and top-notch tennis instruction. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, our half-day camp offers the perfect blend for everyone!
Wichita Children’s Theater Summer Camp
Summer is a great time to try something new! The theater camp has a wide range of classes from 1-week camps for preschoolers like Bluey Camp, and performance classes for Ages 6 – Teens, including Basic Acting and Magic Treehouse. There is something in the schedule for everyone! The Dance Camp will offer condensed classes on Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and more!
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 201 Lulu, Wichita
Ages: 3 – 18
Cost: $48 and Up
Music Multiplex of Wichita Summer Camp
The Academy at MTWichita offers weekly camps with various themes to spark your child’s creativity.
Dates: May 26 – July 31
Location: 525 W Douglas
Ages: 5 -18
Cost: $180 & Up
Pro Tip: You can apply for camp/class scholarships. Apply Here
Let’s Go Build Summer Camp
Summer Camp Hosted By: Let’s Go Build
Dates: June & July
Location: 2684 N. Greenwich Suite 500
Ages: 6 – 11
Cost: $99
Under the guidance of experienced teachers, our LEGO®-based camps give kids the chance to apply real-world STEM concepts as they build their own creations.
We provide all the supplies and equipment needed to keep the interaction and discovery flowing. The pace is fast and the action never stops at our Let’s Go Build Brick Building camps, with plenty of games and play time. Kids are guided and taught by experienced and fully screened staff. We’ve designed a camp structure that combines model-building with free-play sessions to encourage kids to unlock their imaginations!
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Summer Camp
Camps range from day camps that run Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with free busing available from the Girl Scout office before and after camp, to one-day camps where adult chaperones are welcome but not required, and there are even sleep-away camps where campers stay in cabins.
Summer Camp Hosted By: Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Dates: June14 – July 30
Location: Clearwater, 7800 S 103rd St West
Ages: K- 12th
Cost: $40 – $300
Wichita Gymnastics & Swim Summer Camp
Beat the heat this summer and enjoy swimming or gymnastics camp! Their 12,000-square-foot air-conditioned building is packed with gymnastics and recreational equipment for an action-packed summer. Activities include: swimming (fully supervised), gymnastics, and other fun activities such as a rock wall, zip line, and trampoline!
Summer Camp Hosted By: Wichita Gymnastics
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Location: 9400 East 37th St N
Ages: 3 – 12
Cost: $80 for each four-day camp or $25 a day
Learning Lab in Wichita Summer
At Learning Lab Wichita, the learning opportunities focus on personalized instruction, helping students explore their interests and talents. They have a diverse range of offerings this summer for students of different ages. Try printmaking, circuitry, or sports journalism – and, in July, explore CTE offerings via their exclusive partnership with WSU Tech. Offerings are being continuously updated!
Dates: June 1 – 26
Location: Union Station in Wichita, 703 E. Douglas
Ages: 5 – 8th
Cost: $225 – $250
Camp Innovation Summer Camp
Camp Destination Innovation is an entrepreneurship-focused summer camp for Wichita-area students ages 13 to 17 who are interested in business and innovation. The camp provides a fun and interactive environment where teens can learn real-world business skills while exploring what it takes to start and grow ideas.
Throughout the program, campers gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders in the Wichita community, gaining insight into local businesses and entrepreneurship.
Dates: Vary
Location: 1845 N. Fairmount St.
Ages: 13 – 17
Cost: $45
Bliss Rock Climbing & Fitness Summer Camp
Their Summer Camps at Bliss will introduce young adventurers to rock climbing/bouldering, but they won’t stop there. Through interactive games and activities, children will learn about trust, teamwork, and problem-solving while developing their rock-climbing skills.
Dates: June 8 – July 222
Location: 11114 E 28th St N
Ages: 4- 14
Cost: Starting at $200
The Art Park Summer Camp
Learn realistic drawing skills at art camps and classes for all ages through the proven Monart method. With over 100 years of combined teaching experience, our instructors specialize in creating a comfortable and conducive learning environment for students of all levels.
Dates: May 21- August 18
Location: 7230 E 29th St N. Wichita
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $30 – $100
TGA Golf Summer Camp
TGA golf camps combine expert instruction and course play, providing kids of all ages and abilities the opportunity to develop their love of the game. Their low camper-to-coach ratio allows for individual instruction tailored to each participant’s skill level.
Dates: June – August
Location: East at Sierra Hills & West at Tex Consolver Golf Course
Ages: 5 – 16
Cost: $180 & Up
Elmer’s Swim Summer
Welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities with group and private lessons available.
Dates: May – August
Location: 1800 N Rock Road
Ages: 2 months & Up
Cost: Starting at $27 a class
Independent Summer Camp
Summer at Independent is open to the community and gives students a fun way to stay active, creative, and learning throughout the summer months. The program offers a wide variety of classes and camps for kids of all ages, making it easy for families to find something that fits their interests.
From drama and fine arts to academics, sports, and full-day camps, there are plenty of options to keep kids engaged while school is out. Whether your child wants to explore a new hobby, build skills, or simply have fun with friends, Summer at Independent offers programs designed to fit many different summer schedules.
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 8301 E. Douglas
Ages: 4 – 12th grade
Cost: $100 – $300
Soccer Stars Wichita Summer
This summer camp offers professional coaching, skill development, and plenty of fun in an exciting Soccer Stars experience. Kids will learn the fundamentals of the game while building confidence and teamwork through engaging soccer activities.
Inspired by the excitement of the 2026 World Championship, the Soccer Stars Powered by Adidas Camps introduce players to the sport’s global impact while helping them improve their soccer skills. Families can also explore additional camp options with hands-on S.T.E.A.M. Camps, which combine learning, creativity, and discovery for a well-rounded summer experience.
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 7330 W 33rd and Bel Aire Recreation
Ages: 2 – 14
Cost: $80 and up
Wichita Riding Academy Summer Camp
Families can choose from single-day camps or week-long camp sessions. Weekly camps offer both half-day and full-day options, depending on the specific program, and some sessions may also include an all-day add-on. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available for weekly camps to help accommodate busy family schedules.
Since 1983, this camp has focused on putting families first. While many programs are raising prices, they have chosen to lower them, reducing the full-week all-day camp price by $100 and lowering half-day rates to help keep the experience affordable and accessible for families.
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 10727 E. 39th Street South in Derby
Ages: 5 – 18
Cost: $60 and up
Sedgwick County Zoo Summer Camp
Ready for a summer of Zoo fun? These themed weekday classes let students learn about keeping the planet healthy, creating native animal habitats, conservation, and exploring the outdoors. Teens are encouraged to participate in Zooniversity, Conservation Academy, and the Zookeeper Apprentice Program.
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 5555 W Zoo Blvd
Ages: 4 – 17
Cost: $120
Rock Spring Ranch
Sign your child up to unplug, explore, play, and learn lessons that can last a lifetime. Campers grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. From rope courses, horseback riding, and many other recreational activities, your child will grow a deeper appreciation and passion for the outdoors.
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Location: 1168 Kansas Hwy 157, Junction City
Ages: 4 – 17
Cost: $300 and up
Museum of World Treasures Summer Camp
Week-long, hands-on summer camps at the Museum of World Treasures for kids entering grades 4–8, featuring themed activities, challenges, and Museum-wide adventures.
Dates: June 15 – 19 & July 13 – 17
Location: 835 East 1st Street North
Ages: 4th grade – 8th grade
Cost: $80
Tanganyika Summer Camp
Your animal-loving kiddo will never get bored at this summer camp! Each week has its own theme, and your Jr. Zookeeper will spend each day learning and having fun through learning pods while playing, building, creating, experimenting, and interacting with Tanganyika’s unique animals!
Dates: May 25 – Aug 7
Location: 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard, KS
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $375 per week
Here are some other Activities to help you have the BEST Summer on a Budget:
Paddle Boat, Kayak & Mini Golf
FREE Outdoor Movie: Exploration Place
Wichita Art Museum Summer Camp – NOT CONFIRMED
WAM Camp is a week at the museum, during which campers explore the galleries and have fun in the Art Studio. They also make their own works of art based on the theme of the week. Camp sessions are 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
Dates: Vary
Location: 1400 West Museum Boulevard
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: Unknown
Midwest Dance Summer Camp – NOT CONFIRMED
This dance academy offers a wide variety of camps. Whether your child wants to increase flexibility and acro skills, dance with fairies and mermaids, attend a Princess Parade, learn a new dance skill, or just simply hone their technique, they have it all!
Summer Camp Hosted By: Midwest Dance
Dates: June – July
Location: 3805 N. Hydraulic, Wichita KS
Ages: 3 – 18
Cost: $50- $165
Not Updated. Waiting for information to be released.
Happy Feet Wichita Summer Camp – Is Permanently Closed
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
Dates: July 8 – 10
Location: South Farha Sports Center, 340 S Meridian Ave
Ages: Grades 7 -12
Cost: $295
Breakthrough Basketball Camp Information and Registration
Breakthrough Basketball hosts a diverse array of camps nationwide all year round. Tailored to different age brackets, these camps delve into specific facets of the game including Shooting and Offensive Skills, Essential Skills, Overnight camps, and more. Their aim is to guide you in discovering the perfect camp to refine your abilities and gain invaluable insights. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned player, these camps offer an opportunity for development and advancement. Prepare to elevate your performance and acquire a wealth of new skills at Breakthrough Basketball camps.
Jag Gymnastics
Dates: June – July
Location: 920 N Andover Rd in Andover, KS
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: $40 – $135
Jag Gymnastics Information and Registration
Their goal is to make learning gymnastics fun for everyone, and our summer camp is the perfect place for it! We have all 8 weeks of summer packed full of fun with exciting themes, gymnastics, crafts, games, and more! Campers will learn a variety of gymnastics skills based on their specific ability. Each day fill focus on either front tumbling or back tumbling on floor. In addition to learning tumbling on floor, campers will learn skills on VAULT, BARS, AND BALANCE BEAM during structured class time as well as supervised free time to work on skills they would like help with.
WASP Summer Basketball League
Dates: May 27 – June 29
Location: Maize Schools
Ages: 1st grade – 8th grade
Cost: $130 – $150
WASP Summer Basketball Information and Registration
Introducing the Summer Basketball League by WASP (Wichita Area Sports Programs)! Our league is designed to offer kids the chance to play basketball in an organized setting during the off-season. Our primary focus is on skill development and keeping children active with basketball during the summer, while still participating in other seasonal sports. WASP ensures a quality experience with a reversible jersey, eight games officiated by referees, and an exciting end-of-season ALL-STAR GAME.
WICHITA SPORTS FORUM
Summer Camp Hosted By:
Dates: Cost:$55-$195 – muli-child discounts available
Location: 835 E. 1st Street, Wichita, Kansas
Ages: Grades:K-6 grade
Cost: Cost:$55-$195 – muli-child discounts available
School’s out and Wichita Sports Forum has child care covered! Sign up now for a day full of fun and activities at our Day Camp, organized and led by trained instructors who follow an active and healthy curriculum of organized physical activities. Lunch is provided with full-day registrations.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Dates:
Location:
Ages: Grades:3-5 grade
Cost: $100
This week-long, half-day camp is designed to address the physical, social and emotional development of girls through fun and engaging lessons. Using an intentional curriculum that incorporates small and large group games, physical activity, interactive workshops, and individual reflection, girls learn valuable skills to help them build meaningful and positive connections with others.
AMERICAN BASEBALL CAMPS
Dates: July 24-27
Location: Life Prep Academy, 1600 W. 40th St. N.
Ages: 5-16
Cost: $250 – $500
This summer camp with help build your kid’s confidence in the great game of baseball. Their fun camp trains boys and girls with hours of quality and focused drills and skill practice to become better players.
Pirates, Princesses and Popsicles
Summer Camp Hosted By: Kansas Dance Academy
Dates: June 14-16
Location: 6615 E Central, Wichita KS
Ages: 3-8
Cost: $100
This 3-day dance camp is filled with arts, crafts, treats, dancing and more! Whether you have a pirate or a princess – an incredible summer will be had.
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Newman University Investigative Summer STEM Program for High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors. Spend 5 days working college level STEM projects for only $125. Check out our website: http://www.newmanu.edu/issp
Foundations Youth Theatre is excited to announce our first ever summer camp; Aladdin Kids! Students between the ages of 7-13 will audition, rehearse and perform two 30 minute performances of Aladdin! As students spend a week of rehearsing they will gain new music theatre skills and have fun in the process! Come away on your magic carpet as we enter into a whole new world together!
When: July 5th-9th 9am-3pm with performances Friday night July 9th and Saturday July 10th
Where: Hope Community Church 1831 E 21st St, Andover, KS 67002
Price: $95
Register here: https://forms.gle/nmgAckZuExr8jeGZ8
Any camps for special needs kids
Summer. summer fun.. Seeds of Life Summer Camp,June 3-July 27, 2019, 7am-5:30pm Saint Mark United Methodist Church. For more information please contact Gina Johnson. Camp Director @ 316-681-2214 or g_johnson@ saintmarkumc.com