Summer Camps

Registration
Summer camp registration will begin at Noon on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, and will continue until all slots are full. Registration includes on-line, in-person and mail-in.  If utilizing the on-line system, you must have a User ID and password to use the website registration system. You must also provide an email address to use this system.

Important On-line Registration Information
Prior to April 14, 2010, households are encouraged to update their household information. Additionally, any new family members who are of age to participate in summer camps or any other Parks program should be added to the system. Please remember that you must come to the Dunbar Community Center (545 N. Upper Street) between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday and bring proof of age documentation in order to be added. Any new families must also follow this same procedure.

For more information about on-line registration, contact us at (859) 288-2980 or email with your questions at parkswebhelp@lexingtonky.gov

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to campers based on need. Scholarships provide for a 50% reduction in fees. Parent/guardian must fill out a scholarship application completely and provide the require proof of income (Free lunch verification, KTAP, KCHIP, Medical Card or other form of government assistance). This scholarship rate does not apply to ESP, Castlewood Community Center or the half-day Kiddie Kapers camps. Please note: You must reapply for a scholarship annually.

Artkids
Artkids is a great way to introduce your child to the arts. The camp is held at the Tates Creek Recreation Center (1400 Gainesway Drive), is open to youth ages 7 – 12. Campers will experience dance, visual arts, music, theater and the work of guest artists. In addition, participants will swim everyday. (Drop off is between 8 – 8:30 am and pick up between 5:30 – 6 pm.) The cost for each this camp is $100 per session and individuals may attend only one session. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.

Camp Kearney
Camp Kearney is a nine-day camp at Jacobson Park. Activities planned for Camp Kearney include nature study and projects, camp crafts, hiking, archery, canoeing, boating and many types of games. This camp is for youth ages 6 – 12 regardless of ability levels. Extended camp hours are 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, with the bulk of the program operating from 9 am – 3:30 pm. Transportation will NOT BE provided. All campers must be dropped off and picked up at Jacobson Park each day. The cost is $100 for the nine-day session and includes lunch, afternoon snacks and any supplies necessary for the various programs. Campers who quality for free lunch at school may be eligible for reduced camp fees. There will be three (3) sessions of Camp Kearney; campers may register for ONE SESSION only. For more information call (859) 288-2908.

Castlewood Center Camp
Open to ages 6 – 12, this camp will take place daily from 8 am – 4 pm and will consist of (4) two-week sessions. The fee is $50 per session and will include activities such as athletics, arts & crafts, computer skills, special events, nature activities and other educational components. For additional information, call (859) 288-2953.

ESP Summer Fun Camp
The Extended School Program (ESP) Summer Fun Camp is a fun and exciting program designed to provide opportunities in recreation, leisure activities, educational components and positive social interaction. Registration is open to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Priority is given to students currently enrolled in ESP. Registration is then open to the public until all spaces are full. Please call 288-2929 for camp locations, specific dates, and items needed at each camp. The hours of operation are 7:15 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday. If campers attend five (5) or more weeks of camp there is a $65 activity fee to cover all field trips, registration fees and camper t-shirts. (Thirty-five dollars for attending four (4) weeks or less.) Cost for camp is $90 per week for one child, $160 per week for two children and $200 per week for three children. For more information on the ESP summer fun camp, call 288-2929.

Kiddie Kapers Company Dance Camp
The Kiddie Kapers Dance Camp is offered for two different age groups. The Dance Babies Camp (ages 3 – 6) is a half day session and includes instruction in basic ballet, tap and jazz as well as arts & crafts, story time, movement and motor skill development. Participants must be three years of age by January 1, 2010. The Dance Kids Camp (ages 7 – 15) is a full day session and includes instruction in tap, jazz, cheer dance & movement, ballet, arts & crafts and daily swimming. Previous dance instruction is not required. Participants must be seven years old by the first day of their session. The cost is $50 for the half-day session or $100 for the full-day session. A limited number of partial payment scholarships are available for the full day camp only. The Kiddie Kapers Company Dance Camp will be held at the Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Drive. For more information, call (859) 288-2935. This year's sessions are:

Dance Babies (Ages 3 – 6)

Dance Kids (Ages 7 – 15)

Masterson Station Equestrian Camp
The Masterson Station Park Equestrian Camp is a week-long camp that allows participants the opportunity to discover what it is like to be a horse owner. The camp will take place from 9 am – 3 pm, Monday – Thursday and on Friday, the camp will start at 9 am and will conclude after the horseshow which begins at 10:30 am. The camp, which will take place at the Indoor Arena, is open to youth ages 10 – 15 years and the cost is $100 per person for the week. There is a limit of ten riders per session. Participants should bring their own lunch. For more information, contact the Equestrian Office at (859) 253-0328.

*Prerequisite for Camp Session 3 is attendance in either an intermediate or advanced class offered through the riding program at Masterson Station Park.

REAL Summer Fun Camp
The Recreation Enrichment and Learning (REAL) Summer Fun Camp is a cooperative venture between Fayette County Public Schools and the Division of Parks & Recreation to offer summer programming to middle school aged children. Held at Southern Middle School, this camp will operate for six (6) weeks. The hours of operation are 7:15 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Registration is open to students entering sixth through eighth grade. Activities will include swimming, field trips, active games, and some educational components. A breakfast and afternoon snack will be provided. Students will be required to pack a lunch everyday. Costs per child are $90 per week for one child, $160 per week for two children and $200 per week for three children. Additionally, there is a $50 activity fee if campers attend four or less weeks and a $100 activity fee for five or more weeks. For more information, contact the ESP Offices at 288-2929.

Tennis and Swim Camp
Four, two-week sessions of the tennis and swim camp will be held at Shillito Park. Parks and Recreation provides three tennis instructors, all tennis balls, a tennis ball machine, and supervision at the pool. All participants must provide their own transportation, food and drinks, racquets, swimsuits and towel.

There is a maximum of 30 campers, ages 6 – 14 years old, in each session. Campers will be grouped for tennis instruction according to ability. Camp will take place from 9 am – 4 pm. Children may not be dropped off earlier than 8:30 am and must be picked up no later than 4:30 pm. Cost is $100 per camper per session and all skill levels are accepted. A limited number of scholarships are available. This year’s sessions are:

Each session will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and all sessions fill quickly. For more information on Tennis and Swim Camp, call the Athletics Office Information Line at (859) 288-2920.

Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camps
The camp, which is designed for all youth and young adults with disabilities between the ages of 5 – 21, will be held at Castlewood and Woodland Parks. The camp will operate from 7:45 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. The Castlewood Camp is open to ages 5 – 12 while the Woodland Camp is open to those 13 – 21 years. The cost is $200 per session and scholarships are available. Campers who qualify for free lunch through their school may be eligible for a reduced camp fee. For more information on TR Fun Camps, call (859) 288-2928. The camp sessions are:

Castlewood Park Camp (Ages 5 – 12)

Woodland Park Camp (Ages 13 – 21)

Please note: As long as a participant meets the age requirements, accommodations can be provided for campers to attend other camps of their choice.