Summer break always seems to sneak up faster than expected, and if you’re like me, you know that finding the right camp can make all the difference in keeping your kids active, and happy. Whether your child is into sports, arts, science, or the outdoor, the Omaha metro area offers an incredible variety of summer camp options to fit every interest!
From day camps packed with hands-on learning to overnight experiences that build independence, I’ve explored many of these programs firsthand with both of my kids. Here’s a guide to some of the best summer camps in Omaha to help you plan an unforgettable summer!

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- Half-Day Summer Camps
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- Science & Education Summer Camps
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What are the best summer camp options in Omaha?
There are a head-spinning amount of summer camp options in Omaha. What’s “best” for one kid is not the best for another. Things to consider what makes a camp “the best” for your kid:
- Your kid’s age. All-day camps are tough for younger kids, especially if they still nap.
- Your kid’s interests. Whatever interests your kid, there’s probably a camp for that. Themed camps are great to introduce the idea of summer camps to kids since characters are familiar and comforting.
- Your kid’s comfort level for adventure. Trying new things is a big deal, and some kids thrive on it, and some do not. Overnight camp is not for everyone.
- Is a friend going? Sometimes, my kids picked a summer camp only because they knew a friend already signed up for it. And sometimes that friend is what makes a summer camp experience unforgettable.
- The teachers/camp counselors. It’s not easy to scope out, in advance, who’s leading camps, but ask around and you’ll learn who has top-notch staff.
- The drop-off & pick-up process. This shouldn’t make or break your choice to send your kid to camp, but it’s always good to know in advance. I like well-organized places that don’t feel like utter chaos at the end of the day. Call me crazy.
Want to know which camps I liked best (and of course, which ones my kids liked)? Check out my Parent’s Guide To Omaha Summer Camps! Looking for the best camps for kids under age 6? Read this guide to the Best Camps For Younger Kids.
Half-Day Camps
Half-Day Camps in the Omaha Metro often combine more than one of the other categories in this camp guide. You'll find camps with a little bit of arts & crafts mixed in with a lot of play, for instance. They may mix outdoor experiences and indoor experiences.
McGuigan Arts Academy
Address: 8708 Countryside Plaza in Countryside Village
Ages: 8-11 & 12+
Price: $150 - $250
Explore creativity this summer with our dynamic theatre, art & music camps!
SUMMER ARTS LAB (Ages 8–11): June 2–6 & June 16–20
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE (Ages 8–11): June 9–13 & July 21–25.
DO-RE-MINI! CONSTRUCTING A MINI-MUSICAL REVUE (Ages 12+): June 23–27
THEATRE MAKERS: CENTER STAGE & BEHIND THE SCENES (Ages 12+): July 28–Aug. 1
YOUNG CREATORS CLUB (Ages 5–7): June 7 – 28, Saturdays
The Vive Movement
Address: 20816 W. Gruenther Road, Suite 101, Gretna, Neb.
Ages: 2-18
Price: All summer offerings vary in price
Summer 25' At The Vive Movement!! Dance, Aerial Silks, Acro classes, camps, clinics, for ages 2-18. June 2-27
Gifford Farm
Address: 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb.
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $140 per camper
Discover the fun at Gifford Farm! Ages 4-12 visit farm animals, crafts, chores, nature exploration, snacks, games, and stories in an engaging half-day summer camp experience. Farm Camp (July 7th-11th) (July 14th - 18th) Little Farmers Camp (July 7th-11th) (July 14th - 18th) Little Saplings Camp ( July 21st - 25th) Adventure Camp ( July 21st - 25th)
The Durham Museum
Address: 801 S.10th St.
Ages: 1st - 5th graders
Cost: HALF-DAY WEEK: Members: $110, Non-Members: $120 • FULL-DAY WEEK: Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 • SPECIALTY THEMED WEEK: Omaha Staycation I & II • Wizard Academy: Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 (cost is per camper)
With fun and affordable camps ranging from “Wizard Academy” to a new Minecraft camp, The Durham is serving up a one-of-a-kind experience that sparks the imagination. Dust off your investigative skills for “Durham Detectives,” discover superhero powers at “Heroes in Training,” draw up the perfect summer at “Animation Academy" and so much more! Offering half-day and full-day programs for 1st-5th graders. For busy schedules, before and after-camp care is available.
Brownell Talbot
Address: 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd.
Camp Discovery offers summer programs for preschool to 12th grade, featuring STEM, arts, leadership, sports, and future readiness activities. Open to the public.
Creighton Bluejays Kids Summer Camp
Address: 2500 California Plaza
Ages: Grades 1-5
Summer Camp offers kids fun-filled sessions with games, sports, swimming, arts, and excursions, led by Creighton students, faculty, and staff.
Metropolitan Community College's College for Kids & Teens
Addresses: Various MCC locations
Ages: 3-12 and 12-18
Metropolitan Community College's College for Kids offers summer camps in art, science, tech, entrepreneurship, trades, and more.
Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park
Address: 16406 N. 292nd St., Ashland, Neb.
Day camps include Includes interactive STEM activities, tours and animal encounters led by educators and animal care experts. June – July
Marian High School Summer Sampler Camps
Address: 7400 Military Ave.
Ages: Entering grades fifth through eighth
Summer Sampler camps for girls designed in a modular format.
Omaha Children’s Museum
Address: 500 S. 20th St.
Ages: 4-8
Summer camps are offered as weeklong morning and afternoon sessions for kids.
Omaha Fashion Camp
Address: 200 S. 31st Ave., Suite 4107
Ages: 6-10 and 11-17
Cost: $225
Fashion Camp is July 7-11 covering all aspects of the fashion industry, from sketching, photography and modeling, to creating a garment or accessory.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Address: 3701 S. 10th St.
Day camps include Interactive STEM activities, tours, talks and animal encounters led by educators and animal care experts. May - July
Staenberg Omaha JCC
Address: 333 S. 132nd St.
Ages: 3 to seventh grade
Summer camps run from the end of May through early August and are accredited by the American Camp Association. Registration opens Feb. 5 for members and Feb. 19 for non-members.
Y Summer Camps
Address: Various Y locations
Ages: 5-12
Y camps offer kids a fun & safe environment where they will learn, find friends, & accomplishment.
Full Day Camps
Summer Dance Intensive
Address: 1200 Douglas St.
Ages: 11+
Cost: $499
Designed for the advanced dancer, O-pa’s Summer Dance Intensive provides a challenging training experience designed to improve skills and enhance artistry. Work alongside nationally-recognized professionals (including The Lion King performer Ray Mercer and Broadway director/choreographer Kenny Ingram) on a variety of dance genres including musical theater, tap, modern, and hip hop, plus learn tips to help you nail your next audition. Tuition includes lunch daily and a final capstone performance showcase. Limited scholarships are available.
McGuigan Arts Academy
Address: 8708 Countryside Plaza in Countryside Village
Ages: 8-11 & 12+
Price: $150 - $250
Explore creativity this summer with our dynamic theatre, art & music camps!
SUMMER ARTS LAB (Ages 8–11): June 2–6 & June 16–20
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE (Ages 8–11): June 9–13 & July 21–25.
DO-RE-MINI! CONSTRUCTING A MINI-MUSICAL REVUE (Ages 12+): June 23–27
THEATRE MAKERS: CENTER STAGE & BEHIND THE SCENES (Ages 12+): July 28–Aug. 1
YOUNG CREATORS CLUB (Ages 5–7): June 7 – 28, Saturdays
The Vive Movement
Address: 20816 W. Gruenther Road, Suite 101, Gretna, Neb.
Ages: 2-18
Price: All summer offerings vary in price
Summer 25' At The Vive Movement!! Dance, Aerial Silks, Acro classes, camps, clinics, for ages 2-18. June 2-27
Lauritzen Gardens
Address: 100 Bancroft St.
Age: 5-12
Cost: $170-$250 per week. Before and after care packages are available for an additional fee.
Discover the wonders of nature through summer camps at Lauritzen Gardens! Designed for kids ages 5-12, these full-day camps offer exciting outdoor adventures, hands-on learning, crafts, games, and more. With FUN themes that connect kids to the environment, these garden-based camps build life skills and foster a love for the natural world. Weekly camps run from May 27 through August 8. Before and after care options are available to purchase.
Camp Kroc
Address: 2825 Y St.
Ages: 6-12
Finding a fun, safe, and engaging summer activity for your kids can be tough. You want them to stay active, make friends, and create lasting memories. Camp Kroc is the perfect solution! Our action-packed day camp for kids ages 6-12 features themed weeks, poolside fun, creative challenges, and special events. With meals included and endless excitement, your child will have the summer of a lifetime —filled with adventure, laughter, and new friendships!
Hip Hop Lab Summer Camp
Address: 1200 Douglas St.
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $249
Find your voice as you learn about hip hop visual art, DJing, MCing, graffiti, and dance in this hands-on workshop led by industry pros. Tuition for this five-day Omaha Performing Arts camp includes lunch daily and a capstone showcase for family and friends. Limited scholarships are available.
Camp Legacy
Address: 6860 N. 166th Ave., Bennington, Neb.
Ages: K-5th Grade
Cost: $310 to $345/week
Summer day camp on 11 acres, offering 10 themed one-week sessions for K-5th grade. Swimming, sports, zipline, arts and crafts, and more. Voted Best of Omaha 11 years in a row. We aim to foster curiosity, build confidence, and encourage teamwork, all while exploring what it is like to be a kid. Create lasting memories and friendships this summer. Registration opens Feb 13. Runs May 27-Aug 8. Closed Jun 30-Jul 4.
The Durham Museum
Address: 801 S.10th St.
Ages: 1st - 5th graders
Cost: HALF-DAY WEEK: Members: $110, Non-Members: $120 • FULL-DAY WEEK: Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 • SPECIALTY THEMED WEEK: Omaha Staycation I & II • Wizard Academy: Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 (cost is per camper)
With fun and affordable camps ranging from “Wizard Academy” to a new Minecraft camp, The Durham is serving up a one-of-a-kind experience that sparks the imagination. Dust off your investigative skills for “Durham Detectives,” discover superhero powers at “Heroes in Training,” draw up the perfect summer at “Animation Academy" and so much more! Offering half-day and full-day programs for 1st-5th graders. For busy schedules, before and after-camp care is available.
Brownell Talbot's Camp Discovery
Address: 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd.
Ages: 3 to grade 8
Cost: Varies depending on type and length of camp: $120 - $975
Experience endless possibilities at Brownell Talbot's Camp Discovery! From STEAM to sports, preschoolers through eighth graders build confidence and friendships while exploring diverse activities in a supportive environment.
Outdoor Camps
Outdoor camps often offer the quintessential "summer camp" experience. There may be hikes, lessons in archery or animal footprint identification, or just a ton of fun games in the sunshine. From experience with having kids in these camps, the more your kid likes mud, the better.
Lauritzen Gardens
Address: 100 Bancroft St.
Age: 5-12
Cost: $170-$250 per week. Before and after care packages are available for an additional fee.
Discover the wonders of nature through summer camps at Lauritzen Gardens! Designed for kids ages 5-12, these full-day camps offer exciting outdoor adventures, hands-on learning, crafts, games, and more. With FUN themes that connect kids to the environment, these garden-based camps build life skills and foster a love for the natural world. Weekly camps run from May 27 through August 8. Before and after care options are available to purchase.
Camp Legacy
Address: 6860 N. 166th Ave., Bennington, Neb.
Ages: K-5th Grade
Cost: $310 to $345/week
Summer day camp on 11 acres, offering 10 themed one-week sessions for K-5th grade. Swimming, sports, zipline, arts and crafts, and more. Voted Best of Omaha 11 years in a row. We aim to foster curiosity, build confidence, and encourage teamwork, all while exploring what it is like to be a kid. Create lasting memories and friendships this summer. Registration opens Feb 13. Runs May 27-Aug 8. Closed Jun 30-Jul 4.
Camp Adams
Address: 3230 John A. Creighton Blvd.
Ages: Kids in grades 1-7
This camp run by Omaha Parks offers canoeing, fishing, archery, crafts, and games. Weekday camps include lunch, snacks, and transportation, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 22 (in-person) and March 7 (online).
Camp Zorinsky
Address: 3808 S. 156th St. (Aquatic entrance)
Ages: Kids in grades 1-7
This Omaha Parks camp at Lake Zorinsky offers canoeing, fishing, archery, and swimming at Zorinsky Water Park for a fun-filled outdoor experience. Registration opens March 3 and 4.
Carol Joy Holling Camp
Address: 27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, Neb.
Ages: Elementary age kids
Carol Joy Holling Camp has weeklong, on-site day camps (as well as overnight camps for older kids).
Fontenelle Forest
Address: 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, Neb.
Ages: 3 to 15
Our mission is to foster a love of our local ecosystems and inspire future generations to care for the natural world. Registration opens Jan. 31.
Hummel Day Camp
Address: 3033 Hummel Road
Ages: Completed 1st – 7th grade by the summer of 2025
Cost: $130 per week ($50 for kids that quality for free/reduced lunch)
Summer camp run by City of Omaha Parks, is one of Omaha's most popular day camps. Nature-based weeklong camps. Registration dates are Feb. 24-28.
Into The Wild Outdoor Adventure
Ages: Kids entering grades 7-9
Pottawattamie Conservation's Into The Wild Outdoor Adventure is June 24-26 at Arrowhead Park in Neola, Iowa. Includes canoe trip on the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail (water level dependent) and an overnight campout at Botna Bend Park.
Itty Bitty Hummel Camp
Address: 3033 Hummel Road
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $20
This is a version of the nature-based Hummel Day Camp for younger kids to get a feel for summer camp. Bus transportation and lunch are provided.
Mandan Day Camp
Address: Mandan Park Nature Center, 6215 S. 13th St.
Ages: Kids currently in first through seventh grade
Cost: $115 per week ($50 for kids that quality for free/reduced lunch)
Summer camp run by City of Omaha Parks at a new location. Enjoy traditional camp activities like archery, gaga, 9 Square, outdoor cooking, crafts, and games. Bus transportation and lunch are provided. Registration opens March 5 & 6.
Wild Ones Summer Camp
Ages: Students entering first and second grade
Pottawattamie Conservation's Wild Ones Summer Camp is June 3-5 (Arrowhead Park in Neola, Iowa), June 10-12 (Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa), July 22-24 (Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa).
Wild Seekers Summer Camp
Ages: Students entering third and fourth grade
Pottawattamie Conservation's Wild Seekers Summer Camp is June 10-12 (Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa), July 8-10 (Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa), July 15-17 (Arrowhead Park in Neola, Iowa).
Wild Wanderers Summer Camp
Ages: Students entering fifth and sixth grade
Pottawattamie Conservation's Wild Wanderers Summer Camp is June 17-19 (Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa), July 8-10 (Arrowhead Park in Neola, Iowa), July 22-24 (Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa).
Wildlings Camp
Address: 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa
Ages: 3-5
Pottawattamie Conservation's Wildlings Camp has morning and afternoon sessions July 29-31 at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Arts Summer Camps
Arts summer camps include a wide variety of options! If you're looking for camps focused on performing arts, music, visual arts, or dance, this is the category for them. Camps are available for kids in pre-k all the way up to 12th graders.
Hip Hop Lab Summer Camp
Address: 1200 Douglas St
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $249
Find your voice as you learn about hip hop visual art, DJing, MCing, graffiti, and dance in this hands-on workshop led by industry pros. Tuition for this five-day Omaha Performing Arts camp includes lunch daily and a capstone showcase for family and friends. Limited scholarships are available.
McGuigan Arts Academy
Address: 8708 Countryside Plaza in Countryside Village
Ages: 8-11 & 12+
Price: $150 - $250
Explore creativity this summer with our dynamic theatre, art & music camps!
SUMMER ARTS LAB (Ages 8–11): June 2–6 & June 16–20
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE (Ages 8–11): June 9–13 & July 21–25.
DO-RE-MINI! CONSTRUCTING A MINI-MUSICAL REVUE (Ages 12+): June 23–27
THEATRE MAKERS: CENTER STAGE & BEHIND THE SCENES (Ages 12+): July 28–Aug. 1
YOUNG CREATORS CLUB (Ages 5–7): June 7 – 28, Saturdays
The Vive Movement
Address: 20816 W. Gruenther Road, Suite 101, Gretna, Neb.
Ages: 2-18
Price: All summer offerings vary in price
Summer 25' At The Vive Movement!! Dance, Aerial Silks, Acro classes, camps, clinics, for ages 2-18. June 2-27
Summer Dance Intensive
Address: 1200 Douglas St.
Ages: 11+
Cost: $499
Designed for the advanced dancer, O-pa’s Summer Dance Intensive provides a challenging training experience designed to improve skills and enhance artistry. Work alongside nationally-recognized professionals (including The Lion King performer Ray Mercer and Broadway director/choreographer Kenny Ingram) on a variety of dance genres including musical theater, tap, modern, and hip hop, plus learn tips to help you nail your next audition. Tuition includes lunch daily and a final capstone performance showcase. Limited scholarships are available.
Creighton Preparatory High School
Address: 7400 Western Ave.
Ages: Entering second through eighth grade
Cost: $100
The high school's enrichment camps include Art Camp and Music Camp. These are half-day camps.
Doodle Art Studio
Address: 10812 Elm St.
Ages: Kindergarten through fifth grade
Summer camps are three days and include Pet Shop, Craftsmen, Dreamhouse Design, Mini Makers, Ocean Adventure, and Treehouse Designs. Camps went on sale on Jan. 27.
Heart and Soul Art Studio Summer Camp
Address: 14871 Mormon St., Bennington, Neb.
Summer camp registrations open March 1.
KANEKO Creative Camps
Address: 1111 Jones St.
Ages: Typically sixth grade through ninth grade
Discover, enjoy, and expand creative capacities through a wide range of individual and collaborative projects. KANEKO partners with professionals in different fields to provide week-long, immersive sessions.
Omaha School of Music & Dance
Address: 14505 California St.
Ages: 4-12
Special-themed dance and musical theatre camps at the performing arts school focused on dance, musical theatre and show choir.
Roncalli Catholic Youth Summer Camps.
Address: 6401 Sorensen Parkway
Ages: Students entering fifth-eighth grade
Camps include Band Camp (June 10-14), Choir Camp (June 17-21) and Theatre Camp (June 24-28).
The Rose Theater
Address: 2001 Farnam St.
Ages: 3-18
Summer camps at The Rose are hands-on learning in drama, dance, and song.
Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy
Address: Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St.
Ages: 5-18
Summer camps at Omaha Community Playhouse include Production Camps, as well as camps for ages 5-8, 9-11, and 12-18.
Sing Omaha Studios
Address: 8438 Park Drive
Ages: Entering first through 12th grade
Young campers will move, play instruments, and create stories, while older campers learn the basics of singing and moving, and expand upon their show choir skills.
Science & Educational Camps
Educational Camps are anything but dry and boring academic experiences. These are often STEM-focused or STEAM-focused programs that mix in a ton of fun -- sometimes messy fun -- for a variety of ages. It's all about learning without even realizing they're learning.
Gifford Farm
Address: 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb.
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $140
Discover the fun at Gifford Farm! Ages 4-12 visit farm animals, crafts, chores, nature exploration, snacks, games, and stories in an engaging half-day summer camp experience. Farm Camp (July 7th-11th) (July 14th - 18th) Little Farmers Camp (July 7th-11th) (July 14th - 18th) Little Saplings Camp ( July 21st - 25th) Adventure Camp ( July 21st - 25th)
Lauritzen Gardens
Address: 100 Bancroft St.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $170-$250 per week. Before and after care packages are available for an additional fee.
Discover the wonders of nature through summer camps at Lauritzen Gardens! Designed for kids ages 5-12, these full-day camps offer exciting outdoor adventures, hands-on learning, crafts, games, and more. With FUN themes that connect kids to the environment, these garden-based camps build life skills and foster a love for the natural world. Weekly camps run from May 27 through August 8. Before and after care options are available to purchase.
The Durham Museum
Address: 801 S.10th St.
Ages: First - Fifth graders
Cost: HALF-DAY WEEK: Members: $110, Non-Members: $120 • FULL-DAY WEEK: Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 • SPECIALTY THEMED WEEK: Omaha Staycation I & II • Wizard Academy: Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 (cost is per camper)
With fun and affordable camps ranging from “Wizard Academy” to a new Minecraft camp, The Durham is serving up a one-of-a-kind experience that sparks the imagination. Dust off your investigative skills for “Durham Detectives,” discover superhero powers at “Heroes in Training,” draw up the perfect summer at “Animation Academy" and so much more! Offering half-day and full-day programs for first-fifth graders. For busy schedules, before and after-camp care is available.
Camp Kindness
Address: 8929 Fort St.
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $!70
Nebraska Humane Society's Camp Kindness offers half-day Junior Camps and Senior Camps. Each session has a different theme, and includes hands-on experiences such as caring for camp critters, interacting with animals, educational games, art, guest-speakers and learning new ways to show kindness.
Creighton Preparatory High School
Address: 7400 Western Ave.
Ages: Kids entering sixth through ninth grade
Creighton Preparatory High School offers academic and enrichment summer camps including robotics, sixth & seventh grade Summer Climb, and eight grade Summer Climb. There's also a Ninth Grade Creighton Prep's Primer Program.
Nebraska Methodist College Healthcare Career Camp
Address: Nebraska Methodist College Clark Building, 720 N. 87th St.
Ages: Entering sixth through eighth grade
Cost: $175
Go behind the scenes in healthcare settings at Healthcare Career Camp. Campers will get a first-hand look at the healthcare field through activities, labs, tours, and simulations by faculty, students, and staff. Registration opens Feb. 1.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Camps
Address: 3701 S. 10th St.
Ages: 3-11
Cost: Varies
Have a WILD time with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's day camps! Certified teachers will guide students through camps from one-half to five days in length with educational activities, tours, games and much more.
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
Address: 28210 W. Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Ages: 6-16
Cost: Varies
The museum offers summer camps that explore aviation, robotics, space and STEM themes. Most camps are full-day experiences, though Fight Camp for ages 12-16 includes overnight stays. On-sale is TBA.
University of Omaha’s Aim For The Stars
Address: 6001 Dodge St.
Ages: Students entering grades 3–10
Cost: $265
Weeklong, full-day STEM camps held on the campus of UNO. Some camps may have a field trip off campus. Limited tuition assistance is available. Camps went on sale the first week of January.
Camp Invention
Address: Pine Creek Elementary School, Titan Hill Intermediate School, Gretna Middle School, Deerfield Elementary School
Ages: Kindergrten through sixth grade (and Leaders-In-Training sport for seventh through ninth graders)
Cost: $275
National Inventors Hall of Fame's camp is held at schools in the metro each summer. Focused on STEM learning through hands-on challenges.
Sports Camps
Summer Sports Camps are often focused on a single sport where campers improve skills. Other summer camps focus on building agility, self-confidence, or speed.
Creighton Preparatory High School
Address: 7400 Western Ave.
Ages: Pre-K to Eighth Grade
Creighton Preparatory High School offers athletic summer camps, including basketball, football, wrestling (co-ed), speed & agility (co-ed) and soccer (co-ed). Nike Sports Camps include Boys Baseball, Boys & GIrls Basketball, Boys Football, Boys & GIrls Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Track & Field, and Wrestling. Camp sizes are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon Club
Ages: 7-14
Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon Club is a free, multi-week training program for girls. Registration for 2025 has closed.
Nebraska DEVO Mountain Biking Camp
Address: Swanson Park or Tranquility Park
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $125 per rider with a $10 discount for each sibling ($115 per rider after the first rider is registered).
This biking camp is held over eight weeks at two Omaha locations: Swanson Park and Tranquility Park. Registered riders must have the ability to ride his or her bicycle unassisted. Registration opens April 1.
Roncalli Catholic Youth Summer Camps
Address: 6401 Sorensen Parkway
Ages: Students entering fifth-eighth grade, (boys basketball open to second-eighth graders and volleyball is open to 6-year olds to eighth-grade).
Camps include basketball, weight training & agility, baseball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and football.
Omaha Soccer Academy Youth Day Camps
Address: Caniglia Field at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge St.
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $175
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a recreational camp run by the Omaha men’s and women’s soccer teams and will see campers interact with current Mavericks student-athletes from both teams. Two sessions of Youth Day Camps are available (June 9-12 and July 21-24). Middle School/Junior Elite Camp is July 14-16.
Overnight Camps
Overnight camps are incredible opportunities for kids to experience independence while still being supervised and guided by experienced camp counselors. Both of my kids have loved their overnight camp experiences and come home full of fun stories.
YMCA Camp Kitaki
Address: 14917 E. Park Highway, Louisville, Neb.
Ages: 7-17
Camp Kitaki is an overnight camp focused on youth development in a natural setting. Kim's note: This has been my kids' favorite camp, hands down year after year! Sessions run from June to early August, and include the option of Ranch Camp with horses.
Carol Joy Holling Camp
Address: 27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, Neb.
Ages: First through 12 grade
Carol Joy Holling Center has different sites for different age groups. Each site has unique housing units and activities.
YMCA Camp Foster
Address: 1769 260th Ave., Spirit Lake, Iowa
Ages: 7-16
Many Omaha area kids also go to Camp Foster, a weeklong camp in Iowa, partly because there's a bus that will take the kids there and bring them back. Camp Foster sessions go on sale in August and are often full shortly after the on-sale.
Into the Wild Outdoor Adventure
Address: Arrowhead Park, 29357 310th St., Neola, Iowa
Ages: Entering grades seventh-ninth
Pottawattamie Conservation's Into the Wild Outdoor Adventure is June 24-26 starting at Arrowhead Park. Includes a canoe trip on the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail and an overnight campout at Botna Bend Park. Non-member registration opens Feb. 3.