If you’re looking for a summer full of fun and new experiences, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s Inland 360’s 2018 Summer Guide to multi-day camps and workshops for kids in the Quad Cities.
THE PALOUSE
STEAM Summer Camps - Focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. full and part day sessions, weekdays June, July and August; $150-$200; ages 6-14 Eureka! Palouse, Moscow; (208) 972-1489, www.eurekapalouse.org
Summer Break Kids Kamp - Full-day program offers a variety of activities. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays June 11-Aug. 17; $21 per day; ages 6-12 Moscow Parks and Recreation, Moscow; (208) 883-7084, www.ci.moscow.id.us
Festival Dance performance 2017 photo by C. Rod BaconFestival Dance June Intersession Classes - Selection of dance classes. Class offerings begin at 10 a.m. weekdays, June 11-29; $77-$173 a week; ages 4 and older. University of Idaho, Moscow; (509) 883-3267, festivaldance.org
Moscow Afro Music Class - Marimbas, drumming, dance and games. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 16-20; $125; ages 6-16 Moscow Charter School, Moscow; (509) 874-2285
Performing Arts Summer Camps - Singing, acting and dancing. 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20; $105 a session; ages 8 and older. Regional Theatre of the Palouse, Pullman; (509) 334-0750, www.rtoptheatre.org
Speak Life! Lutherhaven Day Camp - Bible encounters, crafts, games and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-22; free; ages 4 through grade six Emmanuel Lutheran Church; (208) 882-3915, www.emmanuelmoscow.org
Summer Adventure Camp - Weeklong, half-day program with a variety of activities. 8 a.m. to noon weekdays June 18-Aug. 17; $83-$85 per week; ages 3-11 Pullman Parks and Recreation, Pullman; (509) 338-3227, www.pullmanparksandrec.com
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Field trips, service learning, academics, swimming and daily reading. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. full and half day sessions weekdays June 18 through Aug. 24, extended hours available; $175-$225 per week, financial assistance available; ages 5-12 Sunnyside Elementary School, Pullman; (509) 332-3524, www.palouseymca.org
Cougar Kids Camp - Recreational camp emphasizes physical activity, skill development and fun. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. full and half day sessions weekdays June 18-July 27; $80-$175 per week; grades first-sixth Washington State University, Pullman; (509) 335-2218, urec.wsu.edu/cougarkids
Families Together Summer Camp - Fun for kids of all skill and abilities. 10 a.m. to noon, most Tuesdays, June 19 through July 31; free, registration required; ages 8-18 Locations vary by week; (509) 595-8803, www.familiestogether.org
Gymnastics Camps - Weekly gymnastics camps for all ages. Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in June, July and August; $90 per session; ages 4-13 Palouse Empire Gymnastics, Moscow; (208) 882-6408, www.palouseempiregymnastics.com
Breakaway Program - Day trips to regional locations. Times vary June 21, 28, July 12, 17, 25 and Aug. 2; $40-$67 per event; grades five through eight Pullman Parks and Recreation, Pullman; (509) 338-3227, www.pullmanparksandrec.com
Teen Adventure Camp - Rafting, zip lining and kayaking. Times vary June 23, July 21 and Aug. 18; $80-$116; ages 13-17 Moscow Parks and Recreation, Moscow; (208) 883-7084, www.ci.moscow.id.us
Families Together Summer Playgroup - Fun for kids of all skill and abilities. 10 a.m. to noon, most Tuesdays June 26 through Aug. 7; free, registration required; ages 2-8 Locations vary by week; (509) 595-8803, www.familiestogether.org
Summer Drama Camp - Theater arts education and training with a focus on Shakespeare. Noon to 5 p.m. weekdays July 9-27; $200 before June 15; ages 7-16 University of Idaho, Moscow; (208) 885-6465, www.uidaho.edu/class/theatre/productions-and-events/drama-camp
Introduction to Piano - Free opportunity to try piano lessons. 1 p.m. or call to arrange otherwise May 19, 26 and June 2; free; ages 5-16 Eastside Studios, Moscow; (208) 310-2230
Kids Creativity Days at Artisans at the Dahmen BarnCreativity Days for Kids -Experiences in art, cooking and ceramics. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 and 8; $20 per day; ages 8-12 Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown; (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Imagination Arts Musical Theatre Workshop - Musical theater basics including movement, dance, songs and dialogue inspired by the stories of Dr. Seuss. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-20; $90; ages 7-14 University of Idaho, Moscow; (509) 883-3267, festivaldance.org
Storybook Ballet Workshop - Introduces creative movement and basic ballet skills. 1-2 p.m. (ages 4-5), 2-3 p.m. (ages 5-6) July 16-20; $65 University of Idaho, Moscow; (509) 883-3267, festivaldance.org
Genesee Choreography Workshop - Introduces basic hip hop and jazz movements. 3-4 p.m. (Hip Hop, ages 4-6) 4 to 5 p.m. (Jazz, ages 7 and up) July 16-20; $60 Genesee Elementary School, Genesee; (509) 883-3267, festivaldance.org
Rendezvous for KidsRendezvous for Kids - A two-day arts festival for kids. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ages 5-12), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ages 3-4), July 19-20; $35 both days or $20 one day, $15 preschool child per day; ages 3-12 East City Park, Moscow; (208) 301-0706, www.rendezvousinthepark.com
Jeanne Leffingwell’s ArtCamp - Multi-media instruction with emphasis on design and hand processes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3; $220 per session; ages 8-16 Jeanne Leffingwell Studio, Moscow; www.jeanneleffingwell.com
Pullman STEM Camp for 1st-3rd Graders - Focus on science, technology, engineering and math. 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17 and Aug. 20-24; $175; ages 6-9 Pioneer Center, Pullman; (208) 972-1489, www.eurekapalouse.org
Pullman STEM Camp for 4th-5th Graders - Focus on science, technology, engineering and math. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17 and Aug. 20-24; $175; ages 9-11 Pioneer Center, Pullman; (208) 972-1489, www.eurekapalouse.org
Pullman Gear Up for Middle School Camp - Focus on science, technology, engineering and math. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17 and Aug. 20-24; $175; ages 11-13 Lincoln Middle School, Pullman; (208) 972-1489, www.eurekapalouse.org
Summer Classes and Activities - A range of subjects including drawing classes, game clubs and sports clinics. Times and dates vary; Cost varies; ages vary Pullman Parks and Recreation, Pullman; (509) 338-3227, pullmanparksandrec.com
Summer Classes and Camps - A range of subjects including sports, art, coding, nature and more. Times and dates vary; Cost varies; ages vary Moscow Parks and Recreation, Moscow; (208) 883-7084, www.ci.moscow.id.us
Jeanne Leffingwell ArtCampUniversity of Idaho Sport Camps - Camps for football, basketball, volleyball and more. Times and dates vary; Cost varies; ages vary University of Idaho, Moscow; www.vandalcamps.com
Washington State University Athletic Camps - Camps for baseball, soccer and more. Times and dates vary; Cost varies; ages vary Washington State University, Pullman; www.athletics.wsu.edu/camps/
LEWISTON-CLARKSTON VALLEY
Rec Mobile - Supervised recreational activities at various locations. 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. weekdays June 4-Aug. 17; free; all ages Lewiston Parks and Recreation, Lewiston; (208) 746-2313, schedule at www.cityoflewiston.org/parksandrec
Boys and Girls Club Summer Program - Structured indoor and outdoor activities. Times vary per location, weekdays June 11-Aug. 17; free with club membership ($25), Challengers program $60 per week; ages 5-18 Boys and Girls Club locations, Lewiston, Clarkston, Lapwai; www.poweroftheclub.org
Camp Invention - Science, technology, engineering and math camp for elementary kids. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 18-22; $225, $100 Idaho public school student discount available from The STEM Action Center by calling (800) 968-4332; grades first-sixth Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston; www.campinvention.org
Kids College - Musical theater, Lego Mindstorms, cooking, sports, art, language and more. Multiple classes available from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 25-28, July 9-12, July 23-26 and Aug. 6-9; $50-$75 per class; ages 6-15 Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston; (208) 792-2860, www.lcsc.edu/kids-college
Lewis-Clark Warrior Athletics Youth Camps - Camps for basketball, baseball and more. Date and time varies; Cost varies; ages vary Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston; www.lcwarriors.com
SURROUNDING AREAS
Pirate Hoops for Kids - Basketball camp hosted by Pomeroy High School girls' basketball. 9 a.m. to noon (Kindergarten through 4th grade) and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (5th through 10th grade) June 11-14; $50 or $40 for three or more siblings attending, register by May 31 Pomeroy High School, Pomeroy; (509) 843-1331
