Summer Camps in Syracuse for Kids
School’s out for summer in Syracuse!
As the school year winds down, parents are searching for fun, enriching ways to keep their children active, engaged, and making memories throughout the summer months. From sports and outdoor adventures to theater, arts, STEM, and overnight experiences, Syracuse and Onondaga County offer a wide variety of camps for every interest and age group.
Read on for some of our top picks, and be sure to register early as many camps fill up quickly. Don’t forget that many local Onondaga County Public Libraries also offer free summer programs and activities for children and families.
Theater & Dance/Arts
The world is your child’s stage at these area theater and dance camps. The Syracuse Children’s Theatre offers multiple camp weeks, scholarship opportunities, and features different shows to pick from. Camps are divided by age ranges for instruction and practice. Redhouse Arts Center also offers summer shows and workshops. Most shows require campers to be at least 10 years of age for the performances and musician focused sessions, but the Little Campers program is open for ages 6-10 and allows them to discover a variety of arts-based experiences.
The Everson Museum also hosts four weeks of summer camps for ages 5-7 and 8-12. Each week has a different class theme from ceramics to digital art, fabrics and more! Scholarship opportunities are available on their website.
Sports/Gaming
From soccer and lacrosse to ninja training and rock climbing there’s a summer camp no matter your athletic preferences! Head to the Warrior Factory for full or half-day ninja camp, now with specialty days and field trips! The Ultimate Goal Family Sports Center offers Multi-sport and activity/adventure camps with many options to cater to your interests and age group. Central Rock Gym offers weekly summer camps for ages 6-13 to learn basic climbing skills, techniques, team building and more. Looking to try rugby? The Leinster Rugby Summer Camps at Syracuse University give boys and girls ages 12–18 the opportunity to learn from elite coaches from Dublin, Ireland. Open to all skill levels, campers will develop their skills while learning teamwork, leadership and the fundamentals of the game. You can also check out most sports centers, gymnastics studios and city, town or village parks and rec programming for summer sports camps, arts and more!
Send the kids to Elite Gaming for summer camp this year in beautiful downtown Syracuse! Elite Gaming Summer Camps is offering mid-late August camps. Don’t worry your child won’t be sitting in front of a screen for 8-hours a day, these camps include LEGO Robotics, Drones, Fortnite, Minecraft Education, Competitive Esports, Media Production, and more. These camps range for grades 4-6 and 7-9.
Recreation
Offering nine weeks of camps, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is sure to offer a wild time for your littles. Campers will be thrilled by the animal encounters, zoo tours, and STEM challenges each week. Looking for something out in nature? Then Baltimore Woods is the spot for summer camp fun! Campers can explore the beaver pond, catch frogs, roast hot dogs, play camp games, learn about trees and birds and more! Camp is open to K-8th grades.
Sleep Away Camps
Situated on Skaneateles Lake, Lourdes Camp offers campers an overnight or day camp program featuring swim lessons, arts & crafts, sailing, archery, hiking, soccer, drama, volleyball, ropes course and more! Campers must be between the ages of 7-14. Scholarships are available. Just north of Syracuse, Camp Talooli is another lakeside summer camp with day or overnight options. Campers are offered activity options such as nature, arts, archery, swimming, fishing, adventure, campfire cooking and more!
Don't Miss Out!
No matter your child’s interests, there is a summer camp in the Syracuse area ready to make this summer break unforgettable. Whether they’re discovering a new passion, developing skills, making friends, or simply enjoying time outdoors, these camps offer opportunities for learning and fun all summer long. Be sure to visit each camp’s website for registration details, schedules, and scholarship information before spots fill up.
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