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Macaroni Kid Louisville East Summer Camp Guide 2023

February 20, 2023

Why should you send your child to a summer camp? Summer camps are a great time for kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of summer fun! You're guaranteed to find something on this list of summer camps that your kid will be excited about! 

Want to see your camp featured in the 2023 Macaroni Kid Louisville East Summer Camp Guide? Email us today!


Featured Camps



Louisville Skating Academy Frozen FEAT Summer Camp

1701 UPS Drive
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 718-9017

 lsalearn2sk8director@gmail.com

Prepare for frosty fun out of the summer sun in an ice skating skills camp designed for children on the autism spectrum, their siblings, and their parents! For ages 5 and up.

Camp includes 60 minutes of on-ice instruction from LSA Learn to Skate USA coaches, supervised free skate/practice time, organized on-ice and off-ice camp activities, exhibition, camp photo, and t-shirt.

Click here for more information about Louisville Skating Academy Frozen FEAT Summer Camp!





Intro to Irish Dance Camp

1820 Production Court
Louisville, KY 40299

(502) 494-1246

 rocnreel@gmail.com

Learn the basics of Irish dancing
Create Irish Arts & Crafts
Enjoy some Irish storytelling
Receive a free camp t-shirt
Ages 4-10

Click here for more information about Intro to Irish Dance Camp!





Whet Your Palette Summer Camp

1415 Evergreen Rd
 Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 438-8865

anchorage@whetyourpalette.com

Whet Your Palette is back for another year of art summer camp! This year, we're offering 10 different themes for campers to choose from, including our most popular Messy Camp! Ages 4-12

Click here for more information about Whet Your Palette Summer Camps!





Camp Loucon

8044 Anneta Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754

 (270) 242-7160

Info@Loucon.org

Camp Loucon serves campers entering the 2nd-12th grades. We are a Christian faith based camp that is God-Centered, Neighbor Driven, and Growth Focused. We want to point your camper to Jesus, reach them where they are, and to help them grow. We provide a loving and supportive community where your camper can thrive while having an amazing and fun experience. They'll make friends and memories while growing in knowledge, confidence, and faith!

Click here for more information about Camp Loucon!





All About Kids Summer Camp-A-Bunga

2531 Blankenbaker Pkwy
 Louisville, KY 40299
&
 6400 Crestwood Station
Crestwood, KY 40014

 (502) 809-1FUN
 &
(502) 365-1FUN

aaklouisville@allaboutkids.cc
&
aakoldhamco@allaboutkids.cc

We offer a high-energy, sports summer camp with caring staff.  Your kiddo will jump, tumble and play all day in our clean, safe facility.  Activities include gymnastics, ninja courses, swimming, gaga ball pit, trampolines, bouncy inflatable, outdoor activities, basketball, soccer, slip and slides, and more! For ages 4-12 yrs old.

Click here for more information about All About Kids Summer Camp-A-Bunga!





YMCA of Greater Louisville Summer Day Camp

10 locations

 (502) 587-9622

YMCA Summer Camp is a place where kids belong and can be themselves while creating friendships that can last a lifetime. We're here to give every child the support and guidance to try, to discover, and to learn. Staff are carefully chosen and trained to help children flourish socially and emotionally, while modeling our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We have locations across Louisville and Southern Indiana. For ages Ages 3-16.

Click here for more information about YMCA of Greater Louisville Summer Day Camps!


YMCA Camp Piomingo

1950 Otter Creek Park Rd.
Brandenburg, KY 40108

 (502) 942-2616

piomingo@ymcacamppiomingo.org

Helping kids unplug to connect since 1938. YMCA Camp Piomingo is the most popular summer camp in the Greater Louisville area. Overnight campers ages six to 16 enjoy one-, two- or three-week-long overnight sessions from Sunday until Saturday during June, July, and August. Campers stay in cabins with top-notch counselors and enjoy all the fun activities YMCA Camp Piomingo has to offer, including the pool, ropes course, horseback riding, and other traditional camp activities. For ages 6-16.

Click here for more information about YMCA Camp Piomingo!





2023 LouCity/Racing Camp Series

801 Edith Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
&
Oldham Camps: 4305 W Highway 146
Buckner, KY 40010

 cdeveau@loucity.com

Our objective is to create a fun, safe, yet challenging environment that inspires all of our campers to become better players and more confident in their abilities. We believe the best way to learn is to be challenged with age-appropriate activities, designed with a camp curriculum that will challenge players of all levels...from the beginning youth player to the elite player. All Camps are hosted at our LOUISVILLE location (Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training facility) EXCEPT for the 2 camps at Oldham Soccer Park. For ages 6-14 or 6-18 depending on camp

Click here for more information about the 2023 LouCity/Racing Camp Series!




Skillability Soccer Training

600 N. English Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 309-3547

 thuto@skillabilitysoccertraining.com

Skillability Soccer Training offers two unique summer camps for players 7-18 years of age. Skillability Shooting & Finishing Camp as well as The Skillability Skills Camp. In both camps, players will learn a lot and have a lot of fun! Camps are run by highly experienced SST coaches led by coach Thuto Nhlekisana. All the camps are at King Louies Sports Complex in Middletown. See why SST summer camps are a go-to for all soccer players! Train, Play, and Dominate with Skillability Soccer Training!

Click here for more information about Skillability Soccer Training Camps!




StageOne DramaWorks Summer Camp

Shelby Traditional Academy
735 Ziegler St.
Louisville, KY 40217

(502) 498-2436

 LLipkin@stageone.org

Young campers will be glad to hear they can already be registered for Summer Camp DramaWorks Classes for a fun-filled summer of learning, collaboration, and performance! For ages 4-16.

Click here for more information about StageOne DramaWorks Summer Camps!




Camp Shakespeare

Francis Parker School  
233 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 574-9900

 education@kyshakespeare.com

Camp Shakespeare creates opportunities for children and young adults ages 5-18 to explore the theatre arts through imaginative play, visual arts, movement, storytelling, language, and more!  Our Philosophy is to immerse young actors in Shakespeare’s ideas and words to guide them to use the power and the expressiveness of their voices, bodies, and thoughts to create great works of art.  This unique summer camp experience promotes collaboration, confidence, and the desire for lifelong learning.

Click here for more information about Camp Shakespeare!




Commonwealth Theatre Center Summer Academy

1123 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 589-0084

 mail@commonwealththeatre.org

Choose from a variety of experiences throughout the summer to fit your interest!
You will learn about creating a character, collaborate with new friends, and have a blast.  
Each session ends with a showcase or even a full production with costumes, lights, and more!
For ages 6-18.

Click here for more information about Commonwealth Theatre Center Summer Academy!




Collegiate Summer Programs

2427 Glenmary Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 479-0340

 adykes@louisvillecollegiate.org

Spend your summer at Collegiate! Our summer programs allow students ages 4-18 to explore their academic, artistic, and athletic interests. Summer programs include half-day camps on campus or at Champions Trace Athletic Complex. From learning the basics of phonics to mountain biking around Louisville, Collegiate has something for everyone! Each camp is designed to teach students something new and enhance their skills and knowledge, all while having fun!

Click here for more information about Collegiate Summer Programs!


 More Summer Camps to check out! 

Louisville Skating Academy Coolest Camp In Town Summer Camps 

Presentation Academy Summer Camps 

Classic Melodies Performance Institute Summer Camps

Scenic Hill Equestrian Summer Camps


Find even more local Summer Camp ideas at this link!