Summer in the City
Let us inspire, entertain, and engage your student this summer! Our range of fun and dynamic camps, classes, and field trips are designed to get kids learning, moving, and exploring.Running June 5 - July 28, Summer in the City is open to all toddler through 8th grade students. There's no requirement to be a currently enrolled St. Paul's school year student.
Parents enjoy the flexible day camp options to suit a range of summer schedules, and students love discovering new interests in our diverse classes. Whether a student wants to explore local Kansas City landmarks, dive into the world of Harry Potter, learn about cuisines from around the world, or play sports all day, there's a camp for everyone!
Registration for Summer in the City 2023 is now open. Check out the 2023 brochure for a full list of all the camp offerings.
At Summer in the City, there are camps for all kinds of kid interests! STEAM, Music, Cooking, Travel - learn about a few of our camp program highlights below.
Exploration & Travel
Summer is an excellent chance for campers to learn about the bigger world full of interesting cultures, new languages, and tasty foods. Looking to learn more about what Kansas City has to offer? Check out our Discover KC series of camps featuring local field trips. Campers will learn first-hand what makes Kansas City such a special place to live, eat, and play! Some of our Exploration & Travel camps include:
- Little Passports, June 5 - 9, PreK - 2nd Grade
- Piñata Making Camp, June 12 - 16, 1st - 8th Grade
- City Travelers, June 12 – 16, 3rd - 6th Grade
- Discover KC Foods, June 12 -16, 2nd - 8th Grade
- Discover KC Parks, July 10 - 14, Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
STEAM
At St. Paul’s, we are big lovers of all things STEAM. We even have a dedicated Makerspace to help student build, design, imagine, and engineer. Don’t miss your chance to create robots, practice coding, and make creations with the 3D printer. Highlights in this track include:
- Full STEAM Ahead, June 5 - 9, 2nd - 5th Grade
- Making in the Space, June 12 - 16, 4th - 8th Grade
- Slime Lab, June 26 - 30, 2nd - 8th Grade
- Weird & Wacky Science, July 10 - 14, Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
- Creative Coding, July 10 - 14, 4th - 8th Grade
- Science with Ms. Fisher, July 17 - 21, Pre-K - 1st Grade
Music, Dance, & Art
This track is designed to scratch that fine arts itch for any kids who love the spotlight! Campers can rehearse drama scenes, learn new dance styles, or even try out a new instrument. Build some confidence and get comfortable on stage with our Music, Art, and Dance track camps including:
- Art Lab, June 5 - 9, 1st - 2nd Grade
- Stomp, June 19 - 23, 1st – 5th Grade
- The Next Great Baker, June 26 - 30, 4th - 8th Grade
- Jewelry Makerspace, July 10 - 14, PreK - Kindergarten
- Bodies in Motion, July 17 - 21, PreK - 1st Grade
- World Drums & Street Percussion, July 24 - 28, 5th - 8th Grade
Cooking & Creation
Who doesn’t love a hands-on activity? Our Cooking & Creation track is meant for campers who love to work with their hands and get messy! We’re learning about international cuisines, cooking up tasty desserts, making slime, and more! We’re having a sensory adventure during Cooking & Creation camps, including:
- City Market Chefs, June 5 - 9, 1st - 5th Grade
- Modge Podge & All the Hodge, June 19 - 23, Preschool - PreK
- Breakfast Bunch, June 19 - 23, 2nd - 8th Grade
- The Next Great Baker, June 26 - 30, 4th - 8th Grade
- Slime Lab, June 26 - 30, 2nd - 8th Grade
- Disney Baking & Cooking, July 17 - 21, Preschool - Kindergarten
Academics
Summer is the perfect time to brush-up on classroom skills like reading, math, and even do some college prep! These specialty camps inject plenty of fun into learning activities while students get some dedicated practice on foundational lessons. Students will build plenty of academic confidence to get them ready for next year in camps like:
- Summer Leap, June 5 – 9, 2nd - 3rd Grade
- Book It Camp, June 5 - 9, 2nd - 5th Grade
- Commerce Capital, July 17 - 21 , 4th - 8th Grade
- Let's Taco About Spanish, July 24 - 28, 1st - 8th Grade
Summer in the City 2023 Brochure
A pair of 4th grade campers enjoy the delicious baked treats they made in Breakfast Bunch summer camp.
Woody the Cowboy stops by Disney Magic Camp to read a book to a big group of St. Paul's campers.
What is summer without a little water play? A Toddler camper jumps into a splash pad on the St. Paul's playground.
A pair of Kindergarten campers pose with their watermelon crafts at St. Paul's Summer in the City!
Campers created tie-dyed shirts to celebrate the end of summer camp!
Students practice their moves during a summer dance class.
Students play with bubbles during outdoor time in the summer.
Students practice their spells during the summer Harry Potter class.
Students enjoy snacks during a cooking summer camp class.
Preschool students enjoy some fun with balloons during a St. Paul's summer camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the summer camp dates?
- What are the camp hours?
- Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
- Is lunch provided?
- What should my child bring to camp every day?
- How are your staff members trained?
- Will my child take a nap?
- Can my student attend a traditional camp in the AM and a specialty camp in the PM?
- Are there any field trips?
- What is your cancellation policy?