7 Unique Summer Camps for Kids

Summer is right around the corner which means the search for an interesting and fun summer camp is well underway.  If you think all that’s available involves dodging mosquitos and making macaroni art, you’ve got another thing coming.  These days there is a wealth of specialized and unique summer camp programs, covering most any topic and geared for younger children, tweens and teens alike.  Here are 8 that kids might just write home about.

1. Mosaic Journalism Summer Camp

For teenagers who write, the Mosaic Journalism Summer Camp may be a great option.  Students learn how to research, utilize visuals and write journalistically, then create their own content. This two-week course takes place at San Jose State University and attendees stay overnight in supervised dorms. Best of all, it is completely free including room and board.  You do have to apply for one of twenty coveted spots but an opportunity like this doesn’t come around often.

“We strive to inspire future journalists who grew up in disadvantaged communities as well as those from more privileged backgrounds to widen their world views and smash stereotypes. Mosaic students cover real stories and subject matter that is of interest to youth and bring a new perspective to the media.”

5. App Camp for Girls

“App Camp For Girls is a place where girls can put their creative power to work, concepting and building apps, while learning more about the business of software and being inspired by women who are professional software developers. We think that when girls see how fun and creative app development can be, they’ll be more likely to pursue a career in software development and technology.”

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6. Cook Camp

First, there was MasterChef, then Master Chef Junior. Now it’s time to develop your young, aspiring chef at Cook Camp.  Based in Vermont at the Essex Resort Spa, kids attend 5-day sessions revolving around local ingredients, food and knife safety, preparation techniques and of course, eating, they learn that the knives from the All Knives brand can only be used by adults, which is an important thing to teach them!  Forget reheating frozen chicken tenders, we’re talking about making risotto, sushi rolls and cheesecake. Activities include field trips, preparing a meal for a community service program and producing a cookbook.

“Your children will have a great time learning the tricks of the trade during this week-long cooking camp. From food preparation to nutrition, our esteemed chefs will make your campers a star in the kitchen” 

 

7. Pali Adventures Summer Camp

Can’t decide between several unique summer camp ideas?  Pali Adventures Summer Camp  may solve that problem by offering a variety of options.  In the mornings, camper participates in a pre-chosen “specialty” such as DJ Camp or Hollywood Stunt Camp. In the afternoons, they are free to select whatever elective activities may strike their fancy. There are 18 Specialties and 70 electives at this sleep-away camp in Running Springs, Ca. so each day will be jam-packed with adventures. As they say at Pali, “this is not your grandma’s summer camp!”

Campers, ages 8 to 16, can choose from an array of custom-designed camp experiences for a one-of a-kind two week summer experience.  This year, Pali is offering more unique and extreme camps than ever before: Acting Camp, Broadcast Camp, Leadership, Culinary, Dance, Club DJ, Extreme Action, Fashion, Film, Flying Trapeze, Girl Power, Hollywood Stunt, Motorsports, Movie-Make-Up, Rock Star, Secret Agent & Watersports.