Summer Day Camp in Memphis TN
The City Offers Great Educational Day Programs for Children
There are plenty of options for your children to find summer entertainment in Memphis. Depending on your price range and what your kids are into you can find an educational and entertaining day camp program for just about any age.
All Purpose Day Camp
Sponsored by Bartlett Child Care Center, Inc Kids Zone Camp runs from May 29th to August 11th. Ages range from 6-12, and children are divided into groups according to their age. Activities include swimming, skating, bowling, a book club, science experiments and more. Parents must send a packed lunch and may drop children off anytime after 6 a.m. Camp ends at 12 p.m. There is a $50 enrollment fee and each week of camp costs $120. For more information call 901-755-3210.
Interactive Science Camps
The Pink Palace Family of Museums is offering a camp during the month of June focusing on educational, interactive science and history sessions. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $75. Activities include crafts, games and exhibit tours. This camp is specifically designed to keep kids from getting academically rusty over the summer. The age range is 4-12. For more information call 901-320-6362.
Chocolate Camp
For a unique spin on day camp, take your kids to The World of Chocolate presented by St. George's Independent Schools. From June 19th to July 14th, for $125 your child can read about chocolate, learn the history of chocolate and candy companies, create their own chocolate and of course, eat it. The age range is from 6-10, and the camp operates from noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information call 901-261-2342.
Instrumental Camp
For the piano player, The University of Memphis Community Music School is offering a camp from July 24th to the 28th for $165 plus a $30 registration fee. The class is for children age 7-18 and focuses on master classes, music theory class, note reading. Guest artists are showcased and campers participate in recitals. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 901-678-4244.
Craft Day Camp
Christ Methodist Day School is offering a camp July 10th through the 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for girls aged 7-14. Campers will create dolls, marbleized paper, an embossed velvet bag and design their own T-Shirt. On the last day, campers take a field trip to Seize the Clay to create pottery art. Campers must bring a sack lunch, and a blank t-shirt. The cost is $175 per week. For more information call 901-683-6873.
Horsemanship Camp
Sanga Farm offers total horsemanship classes in June where children aged 5-18 are each "given" their own horse for the week. From the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. campers enjoy the responsibility of grooming, caring for and safely riding their own horse. This camp teaches young prospective horse owners about animal care and ownership while developing a sound foundation as a rider. The final day of camp concludes with a family day where the whole family is invited to watch a culmination of the week's experiences in a student-produced show. The camp costs $150 per child. Call 901-754-7687 for more information.
Memphis offer young campers lots of entertainment, and parents the opportunity to keep their kids occupied during the long summer months. For less than the cost of daycare or a babysitter you can make sure your child is learning something new, while making new friends. Don't miss Places to Visit in Memphis for more entertainment suggestions.
