🌞 Your Ultimate Summer Planning Guide: Fun, Learning & Adventure at the Scouting Adventure Center (2026)

Summer sneaks up fast—and if you want to keep your kids active, engaged, and having the time of their lives, now’s the time to map out the perfect mix of fun and learning. The Scouting Adventure Center has crafted an incredible lineup of 2026 summer day camps, all open to the public with limited spots available.

Here’s your parent-friendly guide to building a summer your kids will never forget.
Let’s plan this out—week by week!

🗓 Week 1 (June 1–5): Start Summer Strong with Climb‑On Kids Camp

Ages 6–13 • Open to all kids

Kick off summer with a confidence-building adventure! Climb‑On Kids Camp teaches real climbing techniques, safety skills, and teamwork while giving kids plenty of chances to scale bright, exciting indoor walls.

Perfect if your child is:
✔ Full of energy
✔ Looking for a challenge
✔ Loves hands‑on physical activities
✔ Could use a boost of confidence

Schedule: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $300 (Youth) / $275 (Registered Scouts)
Register before Jan 1 for a $25 discount at scoutingevent.com/653-ClimbingCamp26

🗓 Week 2 (June 29–July 3): Spark Curiosity at Innovators Adventure Camp

Ages 6–11 • Open to all kids

If you want to sprinkle STEM throughout your child’s summer, this weeklong camp is the perfect fit. With 10 bite‑sized sessions to choose from—morning and afternoon options—your child will explore engineering, electronics, science, technology, and more through hands‑on play.

Perfect if your child is:
✔ Always building things
✔ Curious about how stuff works
✔ Loves variety and movement
✔ Excited by hands‑on experiments

Cost: $35 per session or $285 for all 10
Discounts available for Scouts + early birds at scoutingevent.com/653-STEMCamp26

🗓 Week 3 (July 6–10): Begin a Tech Journey with Coding Day Camp

Ages 6–11 • Open to all kids

This is the ideal camp if you’re looking to introduce your child to the world of programming in a safe, structured, and fun environment. Younger campers learn coding basics, while older ones dive deeper into looping, functions, and building their own digital creations.

Perfect if your child is:
✔ Tech‑curious
✔ A puzzle solver
✔ Creative with digital tools
✔ Interested in understanding how games or apps work

Cost: $250 (or $230 for Registered Scouts)** scoutingevent.com/653-CodingCamp26

🗓 Week 4 (July 13–17): Level Up With Game Design Day Camp

Ages 11–15 • Open to all kids

Have a tween or teen who loves video games? This is where they step into the role of creator. Campers learn what goes into designing a game and begin building their own digital worlds. It’s immersive, creative, and an exciting step beyond simply playing games.

Perfect if your child is:
✔ Avid gamer
✔ Loves stories, characters, or world‑building
✔ Interested in tech or art
✔ Ready for a more advanced challenge

Daily Schedule:
• 8:30–11:30 Lessons
• 11:30–12:30 Lunch (bring lunch)
• 12:30–3:30 Lessons

Cost: $325 (or $300 for Registered Scouts)
Register before Jan 1 for a $25 discount at scoutingevent.com/653-GameDesign2026

🌟 Build Your Child’s Perfect Summer—Before Spots Fill Up!

Every Scouting Adventure Center camp is open to the general public, making them an easy, welcoming option for any family looking to fill summer with creativity, discovery, and unforgettable experiences.

Whether your child wants to climb, code, invent, or design, you can mix and match weeks to build the ideal summer schedule.

🎒 Pro tip: These camps fill quickly—especially the early summer sessions—so registering sooner rather than later is your safest bet.

 

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