BY ISAIAH FRIZZELL
Summer is nearly here. Can you believe it? Yes, the chill is still in the morning and evening air, and snow still falls on occasion. It’s been a mild winter if not lasting a bit longer, considering your tolerance for cold. This is springtime, but when school’s out the kids need a place to play!
Sun Valley Summer Camps for Kids
There are any number of things for young ones to do for entertainment and education during the summer months.
Want to try something new this year? The facilities are open and the time is nigh.
Here are some actual summer camps available in Sun Valley:
Galena Summer Camps
Galena Summer Camps offer a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wilderness survival skills.
Sun Valley Summer Symphony Music Institute
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony Music Institute provides young musicians with intensive training, masterclasses, and performance opportunities under the guidance of world-class faculty.
Camp Perkins
Camp Perkins offers overnight camps for children and teens, featuring outdoor activities, team-building exercises, and Christian-based programming in a beautiful mountain setting.
Tennis Camps
Gravity Fitness & Tennis offers training for all levels, with former number one Mats Wilander leading the coaching staff. See ad on page 2.
Sun Valley Tennis Camp offers instruction for players of all levels, focusing on stroke technique, strategy, and match play, with experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities.
Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Swiftsure Ranch offers therapeutic horseback riding programs for individuals with disabilities, providing physical, emotional and cognitive benefits in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Prairie Kid Camp
Prairie Kid Camp offers day camps for children ages 5-12, featuring outdoor adventures, nature exploration, arts and crafts, and games in a fun and safe environment.
Sun Valley Culinary Institute
Sun Valley Culinary Institute offers cooking camps for aspiring young chefs, providing hands-on instruction, culinary skills development, and farm-to-table experiences.
Sun Valley Youth Adventure Camp
Sun Valley Youth Adventure Camp offers a blend of outdoor exploration and creative arts activities, including hiking, kayaking, photography workshops, and theater productions.
Wilderness Survival Camp
Wilderness Survival Camp immerses campers in outdoor skills training, including shelter building, fire starting, foraging, and navigation, fostering self-reliance and wilderness awareness.
Sun Valley Science Camp
Sun Valley Science Camp engages campers in hands-on experiments, STEM challenges, and nature exploration, inspiring curiosity and a love for science in a fun and interactive setting.
Mountain Bike Skills Camp
Mountain Bike Skills Camp offers instruction in mountain biking techniques, trail riding, bike maintenance, and safety skills, led by experienced riders and coaches on Sun Valley’s scenic trails.
Sun Valley Yoga and Wellness Retreat for Teens
Sun Valley Yoga and Wellness Retreat for Teens provides a rejuvenating experience through yoga, mindfulness practices, outdoor meditation and holistic wellness workshops in a serene mountain setting.
Adventure Photography Camp
Adventure Photography Camp teaches campers the art of photography, from composition and lighting to digital editing techniques, capturing the beauty of Sun Valley’s landscapes and wildlife.
Adventure Photography Camp
Adventure Photography Camp teaches campers the art of photography, from composition and lighting to digital editing techniques, capturing the beauty of Sun Valley’s landscapes and wildlife.
Sun Valley Performing Arts Camp
Sun Valley Performing Arts Camp offers intensive training in acting, singing and dancing, culminating in a showcase performance at the renowned Sun Valley Pavilion.
Sun Valley Environmental Leadership Camp
Sun Valley Environmental Leadership Camp focuses on environmental education, conservation projects, and leadership development, empowering campers to become stewards of the natural world.
Environmental Leadership Camp
Sun Valley Environmental Leadership Camp focuses on environmental education, conservation projects, and leadership development, empowering campers to become stewards of the natural world.
And a few more perhaps niche ways to pass the summer days:
Sun Valley Skateboarding Camp
Sun Valley Skateboarding Camp offers instruction in skateboarding techniques, ramp building, and skate park etiquette, providing campers with the opportunity to improve their skills and express themselves creatively on wheels.
Fly Fishing Adventure Camp
Fly Fishing Adventure Camp introduces campers to the art of fly fishing, covering casting techniques, fly tying, entomology, and conservation practices, with guided fishing excursions on Sun Valley’s pristine rivers and streams.
Sun Valley Robotics and Coding Camp
Sun Valley Robotics and Coding Camp immerses campers in the world of robotics, programming, and engineering, with hands-on projects, robot-building challenges, and coding workshops using LEGO Mindstorms and Arduino kits.
Wildlife Tracking and Nature Observation Camp
Wildlife Tracking and Nature Observation Camp teaches campers the art of wildlife tracking, animal behavior observation, and nature journaling, led by expert naturalists and trackers in Sun Valley’s wilderness areas.
Mountain Horseback Riding Camp
Mountain Horseback Riding Camp offers immersive equestrian experiences in Sun Valley’s mountains, with trail rides, pack trips, and equine-assisted activities focusing on horsemanship, natural horsemanship, and horse care.
Sun Valley Skate Skiing Camp
Sun Valley Skate Skiing Camp introduces campers to the exhilarating sport of skate skiing, with instruction in technique, training drills, and on-trail workouts on Sun Valley’s world-class Nordic ski trails.
Artisanal Crafts and Heritage Skills Camp
Artisanal Crafts and Heritage Skills Camp celebrates traditional craftsmanship and heritage skills, offering workshops in woodworking, blacksmithing, fiber arts, and pioneer living, preserving the legacy of craftsmanship in Sun Valley’s community.
The only thing missing is a makerspace! This should keep the kids busy and happy until that exciting day of new clothes, a new backpack, books and a new phone arrives with the new school year!