Specialty Camps (Grades K-8)

Week 2 (June 9-13): Studio 4 Dance Camp (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Studio 4 Dance Company is locally and nationally known as one of the premier dance studios in Kentucky. This dance camp will offer a full variety of dance instruction, and technique training and will teach several routines to showcase to their families. 

Week 2 (June 9-13): Confidence Unlocked Camp (2nd-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Learning about our self-concept and how we talk to ourselves gives kids an opportunity to embrace their uniqueness. During this camp, we will discover and develop the type of person we want to become and how we can be our own best friend on that journey. With individual and group activities we will uncover personalized strategies to understand our environment and compound our desire to learn for greater development and impact- all starting with self-acceptance, permission to dream, and measuring our actions for intrinsic rewards.  

Week 4 (June 23-27): iMovie Camp (2nd-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Campers in iMovie will create movie scripts, sets, and film movies using iPads. Everyone will have the opportunity to get into groups or film independently. Campers will learn about set design, lighting, and how to edit in the iMovie app. All films will be uploaded to a private YouTube Channel to view on the final day!
*While not required, we request that if your child has an iPad they bring it with them to camp. 

Weeks 3 and 4 (June 16-June 27): STAGES (3rd-6th) 
$660 JCC Members, $720 Summer Members, $750 Non-Members 

STAGES is an immersive experience for our campers in the world of theatre! Young performers of all experience levels and ages will engage in aspects of the theatrical process: audition, acting, solo and group singing, choreography, costumes and makeup, and tech!  With the guidance of our arts professionals, including Center Stage Director Erin Silliman, our campers will work together to learn and create parts of their own show that will be performed at the end of camp! 

Weeks 5 and 6 (June 30 – July 11): STAGES (K-2nd)
*NO CAMP July 4th! 
$528 JCC Members, $592 Summer Members, $608 Non-Members 

STAGES is an immersive experience for our campers in the world of theatre! Young performers of all experience levels and ages will engage in aspects of the theatrical process: audition, acting, solo and group singing, choreography, costumes and makeup, and tech!  With the guidance of our arts professionals, including Center Stage Educational Program Director Erin Jump, our campers will work together to learn and create parts of their own show that will be performed at the end of camp! 

Week 7 (July 14-18): Side by Side Art (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

A journey through contemporary art history! Each day we’ll introduce a modern artist to spark creativity and gather inspiration. We won’t simply learn about their style, but look at famous works of art as jumping-off points to create our own imaginative, vibrant and unique masterpieces! 

Week 1 (June 3-6): Store Bought (3rd-8th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 2 ( June 9-13): Cake Decorating (2nd-6th)
$264 JCC Members, $296 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

Week 3 (June 16-20): Harry Potter (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 4 (June 23-June 27): International Frenzie (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 5 (June 30 – July 4): Cooke Craze (K-5th) 
$198 JCC Members, $222 Summer Members, $228 Non-Members 

Week 6 (July 7-11): Disney Magic (K-3rd)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 7 (July 14-18): Cupcake Wars (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 8 (July 21-25): Game On (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 9 (July 28 – Aug. 1): Restaurant Wars (3rd-8th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Week 1 (June 3-6 ): Bricks4Kidz Superhero Academy (K-5th) 
$264 JCC Members, $294 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

Week 2 (June 9-13 ): Bricks4Kidz Game On (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 3 (June 16-20): Bricks4Kidz Galaxy Far Away (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 4 (June 23-27): Bricks4Kidz Transformation Creations (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 5 (June 30 – July 4): Bricks4Kidz World of Amusement (K-5th) 
$264 JCC Members, $294 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

Week 6 (July 7-11): Bricks4Kidz Sustainability (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 7 (July 14-18): Bricks4Kidz Brick City (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 8 (July 21-25): Bricks4Kidz Mining & Crafting (K-5th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 9 (July 28 – Aug. 1): Bricks4Kidz Pocket Brick Monsters (K-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Week 1 (June 3-6): Amazing Athletes Soccer Camp (K-3)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Amazing Athletes coaches will begin to focus on the core fundamentals of the game. We introduce the idea of creating space for players by spreading out. To further reinforce the idea of space, topics such as passing, and dribbling are addressed. Ball mastery and soccer-specific moves will be covered in training as well. All games are played using half of the field to keep the children involved as much as possible and allow for as many touches on the ball as possible. 

Week 1 (June 3-6): Cheerleading Camp (K-5th)
$264 JCC Members, $296 Summer Members, $304 Non-Members 

At the foundation of cheerleading is empowerment, leadership, and culture. This camp will teach foundational skills and cheers that any cheerleader needs to know. The kids will learn about crowd leading, rhythm, and getting pumped up with a healthy outlet. We have three cheers we will practice as well as influencing an atmosphere with attitudes.  

Week 2 (June 9-13): M14 Basketball Camp (2nd-8th)
$345 JCC Members, $385 Summer Members, $395 Non-Members 

M14 Basketball camp is a weeklong session of concentrated basketball training and involves a lot of individual skill development; but for competitive aspects, campers are grouped by age and skill level whenever possible. We will break the game down while enhancing specific skills in all areas needed to be an effective basketball player and have fun. Then, we will take those abilities and apply them in daily competitions. Each participant will be placed on a team so he or she improves as an individual and as a teammate. Camp Objectives: Improve the FUNdamental skills in all areas of the game; Building Teamwork, Confidence & Performance; Learn how to work hard and be positive. 

Week 3 (June 16-20): Multi-Sport Camp (K-3rd)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Amazing Athletes is a premier year-round developmental physical fitness program empowering children ages 18 months – 12 years old to reach developmental milestones at an individual pace.  Our action-packed curriculum encourages children to explore and develop a variety of athletic skills through the introduction of 10 different sports and seven areas of motor development.  Coaches break down the fundamentals of each sport-based skill into simple steps based on each child’s age and ability.  We focus on the importance of patience, teamwork and self-confidence in a non-competitive learning-based environment that fosters a love of healthy living. 

Week 7 (July 14-18): Volleyball (3rd-8th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Campers will focus on the fundamentals of the game. We will push individual skill development; but for competitive aspects, campers are grouped by age and skill level whenever possible. We will break the game down while enhancing specific skills in all areas needed to be an effective volleyball player and have fun. At the end of the week, we will invite family members in for a fun game of Ruler of the Court! 

Week 8 (July 21-25): Horseback Riding Camp (K-5th)
$475 JCC Members, $500 Summer Members, $525 Non-Members 

Our Horse Summer Camp is a wonderful way to introduce your child to riding and horses! Safety and fun are the priorities! The day’s schedule takes place in small groups to ensure individual attention and allow each child to develop their confidence, strength and skill set at their own pace.  A daily riding lesson, hands-on learning of horse care and horse science projects, meeting other horse lover’s, and much more!  Horse Lover’s Day Camp is progressive with its lessons, so attending an additional week only builds the Horse Lover’s skill set both in the saddle and on the ground.  Each camp runs independently and will include a different schedule of activities!  No experience required. 

Week 1 (June 3-6): The StoryBuilding Game (3rd-8th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Campers will explore and dive into the imagination, creativity, and cooperation of group storytelling. We will learn basic improv rules, safety tools, and a basic rule set similar to the popular game D&D. Your camper will exercise their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as they learn how to invite others and be invited into the wonderful playground of the mind that is the Story Building Game! Campers will take home a dice box and a set of dice at the end of this camp.

Week 3 (June 16-20): Spy Camp (2nd-4th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Learn about what spies do and make the tools and weapons of the trade! In this camp, you’ll send and decode secret messages, make spy periscopes, construct listening devices, build rubber band guns, and create and test dart guns. Some days we will learn about famous spies in history and we’ll also play fun spy-themed games.

Week 4 (June 23-27): Paper Animations (2nd-4th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Paper games will use paper and some simple folds to make fun games to play with your friends, paper football, frog jump, paper ball, paper airplane toss and more. These paper animations will be great for friendly competitions at home too!

Week 7 (July 14-18): Science Olympics (2nd-4th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Calling all academic-athletes to compete in the Science Olympics! In this camp, you will be designing and building boats, helicopters, rockets, and cars. Each camper will get to test and improve their designs throughout the week of camp. Some days may be all about the process, while on other days you will produce cool projects to take home. The best performing and most original designs will earn campers the gold! 

Week 8 (July 21-25): Table Top Games (2nd-4th)
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

If you are sick of staring at a screen, sign up for this camp to play some old-school and new-to-you games! During some activities, campers will construct their own games, crafting and decorating boards, game pieces, and cards, and creating their own rules. They’ll then get to play them with their fellow campers. During other times, we will play existing games and activities. We will also play and create a variety of card games using traditional 52-card decks.  

Week 8 (July 21-25): Chess Camp (2nd-6th)
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Learn the basics of chess with Coach Corbin – the West Louisville Chess Club’s senior coach and recruiter. Coach Corbin says, his students never lose: they win or they learn! This is his coaching philosophy…we never lose, we win or we learn! Campers will learn from Coach Corbin in the mornings and enjoy our traditional camp activities in the afternoons. 

Week 9 (July 28 – Aug. 1): Kentucky Science Center Inventors Lab (2nd-5th) 
$330 JCC Members, $370 Summer Members, $380 Non-Members 

Get your inventor’s cap ready as we learn the science behind popular inventions and become inspired to create an invention of your own. With a focus on creativity, campers will enjoy a week of collaboration, independent work, and much more to complete tasks. Is your camper going to create the next big thing?

Week 9 (July 28 – Aug. 1): Foam Wars (3rd-8th) 
$330 JCC Members, $360 Summer Members, $375 Non-Members 

Gear up for action in this dynamic camp where fun and fair play are at the heart of every game! Campers will learn the essentials of creating and enjoying foam-toy-based games (foam dart blasters, foam swords), including team matches, capture the flag, variations of tag, and last-man-standing challenges. With a focus on safety and the sportsmanship required for everyone—not just the winners of the most recent game—to have fun, campers will leave equipped to make up their own foam battles for years to come.