Best Summer Camps In Kentucky

Kentucky has an outdoors worth exploring and summer camps that are top-notch. Home to bustling cities like Louisville and Lexington, designated wilderness areas, and many lakes, this state is the perfect place for a summer camp for the kids. These programs differ regarding the activities available, program dates, and of course, the price. No matter which one you choose, your child can have an incredible summer making friends, trying out new sports, and camping and hiking.

Top Summer Camps in Kentucky

  • Somerset, KY

  • Ages 8-17

  • Coed

Camp Jabez on the Cumberland is dedicated to creating spiritual growth, introducing practical life skills, and promoting a positive self esteem in all campers through the use of fun and energetic experiences, dynamic worship and the discovery of God’s Word.

  • Louisville, KY

  • Ages 4-12

  • Coed

Camp Hi-Ho was founded in 1986 by Karen Lawrence in Sulpher, KY. Karen had a vision to get children outdoors and give them freedom to choose activities they were interested in. This was vastly different from most camps, which offered...

  • Brownsville, KY

  • Ages 8-18

  • Coed

Camp Joy Baptist is located in the town of Brownsville and offers week-long summer camps. There are kids' weeks for (3rd-5th grades), Middle School (6th-8th grades), and High School camps (9th-12th grades).

Through singing, dancing, group activities, and outdoor adventures,...

  • Lexington, KY

  • Ages 8-12

  • Coed

Our summer day camps in Lexington, KY, offer kids a chance to explore places, activities and ideas outside their normal lives. At camp, they discover new talents, new interests and new friends. Parents have trusted YMCA camps for generations, because,...

  • Nicholasville, KY

  • Coed

For more than 50 years, kids in the Bluegrass have called Pepperhill Farm their “home away from home.” Nestled in the rolling hills of Jessamine County, it’s close enough to Lexington to be convenient for parents, but just far enough...

  • Burlington, KY

  • Ages 6-15

  • Coed

Helping people grow in spirit, mind, body, and friendship since 1928. YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect,...

  • Marion, KY

  • Coed

We're building strong Christians through Christ-centered community. Come join the fun! The most amazing summer is just a click away. Summer camp may be over for this season, but Wonderfully Made Weekend registration is live!

WKYC is a year-round destination...

  • Irvine, KY

  • Ages 6-18

  • Coed

Cathedral Domain is an Episcopal Camp & Retreat Center set in a rural location, just over an hour's drive from the city of Lexington. Campers can stay with up to 12 other peers in their cozy cabins.

The Cathedral Domain...

  • Scottsville, KY

  • Coed

Barefoot Republic Camp & Retreat Center offers children, families, and groups wholesome activities included with good Christian values. There are both overnight summer camps and day camps held at the Fellowship Bible Church located in Gilmer County, Georgia.

Barefoot Republic...