Many parents have struggled to keep their children occupied during the quarantine but having school work did help. Now that school is out, what options do parents have? Virtual summer camps. This guide has over 30 camps listed to keep your child learning and active this summer.
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Technology & Games Camps:
Game Camp Nation – Kids can sign in daily for a 3 hour session with a live instructor to learn how to build their own video games. Classes for ages 9 – 19 that include graphic design, game design, design 3D art for games and game coding.
iDTech – If your kid loves Minecraft and/or Roblox then here is a great website for your gamer to learn how to build and design their own world. Classes for ages 7 – 19 than include game design, coding, launching a game, 3D modeling and creating a YouTube channel.
UBTECH – Camp:Aspire! has launched and is ready to teach your kid about robotics. UBTECH offers classes for both beginners and intermediate levels. Time to start building a robot!
Connected Camps – Summer virtual camp for kids ages 8 – 13 that love Minecraft and/or Roblox. Get real time, live instructors that teach coding, design and animation during 90 minute daily sessions. Each camp runs for 5 days.
Best Buy – Geek Squad Academy at home offers these four tech courses: Bending Binary, Game with Godot, Picture Perfect and Web Know How. Your child will become more than just a consumer by learning how to create.
Music & More
Children’s Theatre Company – Is your child ready for the big stage? This virtual academy offers classes for kids ages 4 to 5 all the way up teenagers entering the 12th grade. Pick which class is best for your rising star.
Lessonface – If your child loves playing an instrument, singing or acting then Lessonface has summer classes to accommodate. They can even take a class to learn another language. So what are you waiting for?
Yellowbrick – From music to fashion to hospitality, your young adult will have a chance to learn how to turn their passion into a future business.
Sports Camps:
National Academy of Athletics – Does your kid love playing sports? Then get them started with a 5-day virtual sports camp. From football to soccer to volleyball and even martial arts, you child can improve their skills without leaving home.
Super Soccer Stars – This online soccer camp not only helps your child with soccer, they have partnered up with other virtual enrichment programs to get your child moving this summer. For ages 3 to 10.
Net Generation – If your child loves tennis, then try this website that offers videos, activities, games and challenges that are all centered around tennis. There is also fitness videos to help your child get exercise.
Animal Camps:
Bronx Zoo – Wildlife camp online will give you child a behind the scenes look at the animals and habitats in an active learning environment. Classes range from PreK to 8th grade so your child will have an age appropriate experience.
Woof Wag Dogs – Here is a summer camp for both your kid and your dog. Live sessions allows your child to learn how to train your dog. Demostrating different methods and exercises, your child will be a trainer in no time.
Great Lakes Aquarium – Get one week’s experience boxed and delivered right to your door. Each day has a new activity kit and access to a live virtual camp session each afternoon to showcase their project.
Explorer Camps:
National Geographic – National Geographic kicked off the summer with Nat Geo Family Camp. Get your kids inspired each week with at-home activities that the whole family can enjoy.
The Wonder – Spark the explorer in your child this summer by letting them join the Explorers Club. Explore the world through various videos and let your child find the hidden treasures that world has to offer.
Brain Chase – For 2nd – 8th graders, this 6-week virtual summer camp will send your child virtually around the world searching for hidden clues and global treasures. See what treasure your explorer can find.
Arts & Crafts Camps:
Art Camp 504 – Give your child the opportunity to socialize and create by joining the Virtual Art Camp. From drawing to theatre, you child gets an hour to 90-minutes a day of creativity. See how creative your child can be.
Make: – Full of different DIY for kids 7 & up, they can enjoy making a Lego structure to a duct tape treasure box. Choose from single sessions to week long daily sessions.
MOCA – The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami not only allows you to virtually explore the art exhibits, there are also videos on how your child can create art at home. From water color paintings to weaving, your child will enjoy creating art from home.
KiwiCo – Camp KiwiCo offers classes for kids 3 & up. Each day has a different themed video to watch and you can purchase a DIY supply crate that matches the theme.
Educational Camps:
Outschool – Outschool offers live online classes and camps for ages 3 – 18. From English to biology to algebra, there are plenty of subjects to choose from.
Varsity Tutors – From K – 12th grade, Varsity Tutors offers a variety of daily live classes and summer camps. Your child can even take a free assessment to see where they need to improve before getting started.
Start With a Book – Get the summer kicked started with books and activities for summer reading offered by Start With a Book. There is a variety of subjects to choose from that will keep your child interested.
Mindblown Labs – A money summer camp that will teach children 9 & up all about money through a game-based learning curriculum. From earning money to buying a car to budgeting, you child will learn the fundamentals of money in a fun way.
WIT – Camp WIT (Whatever It Takes) is for teen entrepreneurs wanting to learn how to start a business. Your teen has an opportunity to learn from over 45 entrepreneurs from 20 different fields. Choose from 1 week to 3 week sessions.
Baketivity – Bake a Camp is the virtual hands-on baking camp that will give your child the recipes, skills and tips to bake like the pros. Campers get a big baking box with 4 themed Baketivity kits, hands on instructions and easy to read baking guides.
Hullabaloo – Camp Hullabaloo is a weekly at-home Summer Camp series with books, activities and simple kid-led crafts to help your child make the most of this summer while at home.
Variety Camps:
Happy Camper – The Happy Camper offers all types of camper videos that include activities, sports, crafts, music and camp fun. They even have a schedule for live streaming so get your camper signed up today!
Challenge Island – Kids love being challenged in a way that is fun and creative. Virtual camps are taught by live certified Challenge Island teachers that will teach your child how to think outside of the box.
Kids Need More – Camp with Space offers a variety of activities to help your child feel connected. From art projects to dance parties to virtual field trips, your child will have the ability to learn and grow this summer.
Little Tikes – Camp Play @ Home welcomes your little camper to come join the fun. With new songs, activities, games and videos every day, your child will have plenty to do.
Little Passports – Little Passports offers Summer Camp in a Box to keep your child busy for 6 days. From ages 3 & up, you can choose which box will best suit your child’s age and interest. With kits, games and activities that will keep your child engaged for 3 – 4 hours a day.
PBS Kids – PBS Kids for Parents is a great way to get new activities and tips to keep your child learning during the summer delivered daily right to your email. The website has a kid’s tab that has games, videos and activities that feature your child’s favorite PBS characters.
Camp Wonderopolis – Free to kids of all ages, Camp Wonderopolis has 5 different camps to choose from that will help your camper enjoy learning through wonder.
Camp Super Now – For ages 5 – 10, your camper will get a complete summer camp experience online. Each virtual cabin meets for 1 hour sessions a day and there are camp-wide activities for your camper to enjoy like sing-a-longs, magic shows and movement classes.
DIY – DIY has a huge library of hands-on projects, how-to videos, and an awesome kid community so that your child can learn a variety of skills. From inventing to cooking to drawing, there are so many skills to choose from.
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