If you're still looking for summer camp options, you're in luck. These groups still had openings at the time of publication.
Woodland Discovery Summer Camps at Shelby Farms Park
Woodland Discover Nature Camp for Grades K-2
Session 1: May 25-29. Session 2: June 8-12. • 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Woodland Discovery Adventure Camp for Grades 3-6
Session 1: June 1-5. Session 2: June 15-19. • 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Children will discover the importance of bees and insects, ride canoes, dance with ballerinas from Ballet Memphis, learn about dinosaurs, and take archery lessons.
Cost: $250/session. • Shelbyfarmspark.org/camps or call Coral O’Connor at 222-7265.
June 1- August 7. • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For ages preK-Grade 8
Campers explore the animal world participating in games, crafts, tours, keeper chats, live animal visits, and more. Bring a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch.
Cost: $199/per week. Animal ABCs cost: $99. • Call 333-6576 or register at memphiszoo.org/zoocamp the Monday before camp.
Caterpillar Club Camp-Garden Goodies at Memphis Botanic Garden
June 8-12. • 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 4 & 5
Start your summer digging to uncover the secrets of the garden by participating in different themed activities. Monday: Worms & Dirt. Tuesday: Fruit & Veggies. Wednesday: Butterflies & Wildflowers. Thursday: Snakes, Slugs, & Snails. Friday: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs. Snack provided.
Cost: $32/day or $150/week. Choose individual days or come all week. • Register online at memphisbotanicgarden.com/camps or call 636-4126.
Outdoor Explorers Camp at Memphis Botanic Garden
June 15-19. • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-10.
Grab a magnifying glass and take a closer look at the great outdoors. Opportunities to hike, splash, play, and explore the garden. Snack provided.
Cost: $175/week. Bring a sack lunch. • Register online at memphisbotanicgarden.com/camps or call 636-4126.
I Heart Hooping Hoop Camp at Memphis Botanic Garden
June 22-26. • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-13.
Make your own hula hoop. Go beyond waist hooping and learn the weave, vortex, and other fun moves. Show off your moves at the big finale.
Cost: $185/week. • Register online at memphisbotanicgarden.com/camps or call 636-4131.
The Play’s the Thing: As You Like It at University of Memphis
June 8-12. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 6-12. No theatre experience necessary.
Explore the world of play on your feet with Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s professional actor-teachers. Camp culminates in a community performance.
Cost: $250. Scholarships available. • Register online at tnshakespeare.org/summerofshakespeare or call 759-0604.
Young Players Training Intensive at University of Memphis
June 15-26 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 6-12 with some prior theatre experience.
This two-week conservatory includes sessions on acting verse, stage combat, soliloquy, viewpoints, and some song & dance. Camp culminates in a community performance.
Cost: $500. Scholarships available. • Register online at tnshakespeare.org/summerofshakespeare or call 759-0604.
Basketball Camp at YMCA at Schilling Farms
June 15-19 • 8-10 a.m. for ages 5-8 & 10 a.m-noon for ages 9-12
Learn tips and techniques and fundamental skills taking part in games and competition. Snack provided.
Cost: $110. Includes T-shirt. • Call 850-9622 to reserve by June 10.
Summer camp at Saint John’s Episcopal Church with the Memphis BoyChoir
June 22-25 • Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Grades 2-6.
Join the Memphis BoyChoir and Memphis GirlChoir and work on singing, learning music theory & history, and enjoy visits by guest musicians. Children will participate in singing the National Anthem at the Memphis Redbirds game on Friday, June 26.
Cost: $75. • Register at memphisboychoir.org or call Geoffrey Harris Ward at 323-8597.