Lexington Parks and Recreation offers a great variety of camps all across Lexington!
Registration
Ready to register? Registration will open on Feb. 25, 2026 at 10 am.
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Lexington Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of summer camps each year at locations around the city, featuring a wide range of activities. Registration for 2026 summer camps will open Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. for online and in-person registration. Click the link below to set up your online account and register for camps you’re interested in.
Note: Some camps, such as ESP, golf, tennis, and S.T. Roach, utilize a different registration system. For Therapeutic Recreation camps, a Participant Information Form must be filled out in addition to registering. Carefully read the information below for the camps you are interested in.
Register online for an ID and password using the link below:
New user
Camp participants must have their ages verified before registering for Parks & Recreation activities, with no exceptions. (Positive proof of age for all those 17 and younger in the household.)
Proof of age documentation includes a birth certificate, passport, immunization certificate, insurance card or other government-issued identification card or document.
To submit proof of age, please use one of the following methods:
• Upload to our secure upload site.
• Fax a copy of proof of age to (859) 288-2999 (Attn: Parks Web Help)
For more information, call (859) 288-2900.
Returning Users
Make sure your household information is up-to-date before registering for new camps.
Please note: Some camps, such as ESP and golf, utilize a different registration system. Please carefully read the information for the camps you are interested in below.
In Person Registration
Parks & Recreation Administrative Office
469 Parkway Dr.
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In-person registration will open Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. To secure your spot quickly, bring a completed registration form and camp selection form with you.
Registration Form coming soon | Camp Selection Form coming soon
If you’re registering for the first time, bring proof of age or upload it online. If you’re applying for financial assistance, bring proof of income and fill out the financial assistance form.
Count Me In – Financial Assistance
Any paid program, camp, or event will now be eligible for a 50% financial assistance discount for youth and adults in qualifying households. Staff will review any extenuating circumstances that may still present barriers after the discount on a case-by-case basis for additional assistance to ensure that programs and events are equitably accessible to all.
Individuals seeking scholarships must complete an income eligibility application. Proof of income includes KTAP, KCHIP, a medical card or another form of government aid.
Submission of the “Count Me In” form does not guarantee camp enrollment or financial assistance. Incomplete applications missing the copy of their eligibility will not be immediately processed and can result in delayed approval. For any questions, call (859) 288-2900.
All participants must re-apply for scholarship eligibility every year.
Count Me In – Financial Assistance
A limited number of scholarships will be available. If you want to apply for a scholarship, fill out the form at the link above and email it to countmein@lexingtonky.gov with all necessary documentation. If you plan to apply in person, bring this information with you.
2026 Summer Camps
Artkids Camp at Tates Creek Ballroom
Ages 7 – 13
$150 per session
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tates Creek Ballroom
Theme: Imagination
Sessions:
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
At Art Kids, campers will enjoy instruction in arts and crafts, theatre, dance, music, and swim time daily! This year’s camp will see campers enjoy the journey of our theme of Imagination.
Contact Beth Johnson at (859) 425-2057 for questions or help with registration for this camp.
Camp Kearney at Jacobson Park
Ages 6 – 12
$150 per session
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacobson Park
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Activities planned include sports, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, team building and more. All campers must be dropped off and picked up at Jacobson Park daily. Campers may register for one session only.
Contact Jonathan Boone at (859) 225-4073 or jboone2@lexingtonky.gov for questions about this camp.
Camp Kearney CIT (Counselor in Training)
Ages 12 – 14
$150 per session
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacobson Park
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Camp Kearney’s CIT (Counselor in Training) program is designed to help develop leadership skills in teens interested in working with children (ages 6 – 12). CIT’s will work with the CIT Coordinator to learn the basics of child development, programming, and supervision procedures and policies. CIT’s will also work with staff to develop and co-lead informal and formal activities with campers. All CIT’s must be dropped off and picked up at Jacobson Park daily and may register for up to three sessions only.
Contact Jonathan Boone at (859) 225-4073 or jboone2@lexingtonky.gov for questions about this camp.
Dance Babies Camp at Tates Creek Ballroom
Ages 3 – 6
$65 per session
8:45 a.m. – noon
Tates Creek Ballroom
Sessions:
June 8 – 12 | Theme: Unicorns, Dinosaurs & Rainbows Princess & Super Hero’s
June 15 – 18 | Theme: Disney Mania (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26 | Theme: Princess & Super Hero’s
Dance Babies Camp is a half-day camp for little campers between three and six years old. This camp focuses on beginning dance in jazz, tap, ballet and creative movement. The camp will also include music games, arts and crafts and story time. There is no swimming during Dance Babies.
Contact Beth Johnson at (859) 425-2057 for questions or help with registration for this camp.
Dance Kids Camp at Tates Creek Ballroom
Ages 7 – 13
$150 per session
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tates Creek Ballroom
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 | Theme: K Pop Demon Hunters (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
Dance Kids Camp will include instruction in dance combinations of jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop. Campers will also participate in arts and crafts and will swim daily. Previous dance training is not required.
Contact Beth Johnson at (859) 425-2057 for questions or help with registration for this camp.
Equestrian Camp at Masterson Station Park
Ages 10 – 13
$175 per session
Morning Camp | 8 a.m. – noon
Afternoon Camp | 1 – 5 p.m.
Masterson Station Park
June Morning Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June Afternoon Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
July Morning Sessions:
June 30 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24*
*Please note: This is a more advanced camp. The prerequisite for this particular camp session is that your rider must have taken a complete intermediate or advanced session previously at Masterson Station Park.
All Riding camps is geared to riders with no to very little riding experience with the exception being the final week in July.
We will have two riders assigned to a horse, as partners and they will learn the beginnings of English riding and other details of what horse ownership entails. Campers will ride every day and learn some entry-level horse husbandry skills and other fun activities. Helmets will be provided. Campers may only sign up for one session per summer. There is no lunchtime, so campers should eat before or after their sessions.
Contact Georgia Ockerman at gockerma@lexingtonky.gov for questions or help with registration for this camp.
ESP Summer Fun Camp at Julius Marks Elementary
Ages: Completed kindergarten through going into 5th grade
$175 Per Session (plus tax)
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Julius Marks Elementary
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 19 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 3 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Click the link below to view more information about this camp and to see what sessions have spots available or have a waitlist. Weekly Camp themes will be posted the third week in February.
Registration & more information
Contact Harold Kouns at (859) 288-2929 or ESPregistration@lexingtonky.gov with questions.
ESP Summer Fun Camp at Stonewall Elementary
Ages: Completed kindergarten through going into 5th grade
$175 Per Session (plus tax)
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Stonewall Elementary
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 19 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 3 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Please note: Stonewall Elementary camp will have reduced number of campers enrolled for 2026 due to maintenance updates at the school for the summer. ESP plans to expand back to regular summer capacity in 2027.
Click the link below to view more information about this camp and to see what sessions have spots available or have a waitlist. Weekly Camp themes will be posted the third week in February.
Registration & more information
Contact Harold Kouns at (859) 288-2929 or ESPregistration@lexingtonky.gov with questions.
ESP Summer Fun Camp at Coventry Oak
Ages: Completed kindergarten through going into 5th grade
$175 Per Session (plus tax)
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Coventry Oak Elementary
Sessions:
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 19 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 3 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Click the link below to view more information about this camp and to see what sessions have spots available or have a waitlist. Weekly Camp themes will be posted the third week in February.
Registration & more information
Contact Harold Kouns at (859) 288-2929 or ESPregistration@lexingtonky.gov with questions.
Play Golf Lex Junior Golf Camp
Ages 6 – 16
$175 per session
9 a.m. – noon
Lakeside Golf Course and Meadowbrook Golf Course
Sessions:
June 22 – 25
July 20 – 23
August 4 – 7
Play Golf Lex Junior Golf Camps are both fun and educational, focusing on athletic and golf-skill development. With programming designed by PGA Professionals, campers are taught the basics of golf throughout the entire week. Instructors also utilize obstacle courses, throwing exercises, and other non-golf activities to promote the development of athletic ability.
The first 3 days of the camp will be held at Lakeside Golf Course and the final day will be held at Meadowbrook Golf Course for the kids to take what they have learned for the week out on the golf course in a fun and non-intimidating scramble format.
For more information on Play Golf Lex junior golf programming email Chandler Morgan, PGA Associate at cmorgan1@lexingtonky.gov.
S.T. Roach Basketball & Cheerleading Clinic
Ages 6 – 16
Free
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m.
Dunbar Community Center
Sessions:
July 20 – 24 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 11 – 16 | 9 a.m. – noon
July 20 – 24 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 11 – 16 | 1 – 4 p.m.
July 27 – 31 | Cheerleading | Ages 6 – 14 | 9 a.m. – noon
July 27 – 31 | Co-ed basketball | Ages 6 –10 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Founded by legendary basketball coach and civic leader, Sanford T. Roach, these clinics offer young people the opportunity to participate in this structured basketball and cheerleading clinic at no cost.
The clinics are taught by former and current high school coaches and college players. Participants will learn basic fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun environment.
Registration Form – Coming soon
Submit your filled out registration form to jackief@lexingtonky.gov by no later than July 10, 2026. Contact Jackie French at (859) 288-2955 for questions or help with registering for this camp.
Tennis and Swim Camp
Ages 6 – 14
Full Day: $193 (includes $175, sales tax and credit card fee)
Half Day: $100 (includes $90, sales tax and credit card fee)
Full Day Tennis & Swim Camp | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Half-Day Tennis Camp | 9 a.m. – noon
Shillito Park
Full-Day Tennis & Swim Camp Sessions:
June 1 – 5
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)*
June 22 – 26
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Half-Day Tennis Camp Sessions:
June 1– 5
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)*
June 22 – 26
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Registration Link – Coming soon
Bluegrass Tennis Association (BTA) is partnering with Lexington Parks & Recreation to run a Tennis & Swim Camp for junior tennis players ages 6-14. Each session will include foundational tennis skills as well as educational components that will build character and confidence. We utilize the sport of tennis to promote health and wellness, and social and emotional skill development. In combination with tennis programs, children learn teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making. Lessons are designed to engage children in meaningful and fun tennis activities that translate both on and off the tennis court.
For questions or help with registration for this camp, contact Christy Herring at playtennis@rocketmail.com before the registration window opens for more information.
*Pricing for week of June 12 – 18, 2026: $155 for full day and $80 for half day (includes $140 or $90, sales tax and credit card fee). No camp on June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth holiday.
Therapeutic Recreation Camp at Castlewood Park
Ages 5 – 11
$150 per session
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Castlewood Park
Sessions:
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Camp Castlewood Therapeutic Recreation Day Camps is an outdoor summer program designed specifically for children who have physical, intellectual and/or other disabilities. Daily activities could include swimming, crafts, field trips, games and more. Camp ratios will be one staff member per one – five campers. Individuals that need one on one support for personal care, behavioral needs, etc., will need to provide their own support personnel during the program. Support personnel will not be charged to attend.
Accommodations may be made for any camper to attend other camps of their choice.
2026 Participant Information Form – Coming soon
In addition to registering, all campers must fill out the Participant Information Form. Please email all Participant Information Forms to jfarmer2@lexingtonky.gov or bclaiborne@lexingtonky.gov. For questions or help with registration for this camp, contact Jill Farmer at (859) 288-2928 or Brent Claiborne at (859) 288-2908.
Therapeutic Recreation Camp at Woodland Park
Ages 13 – 19
$150 per session
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Woodland Park
Sessions:
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
Camp Woodland Therapeutic Recreation Day Camps is an outdoor summer program designed specifically for teens who have physical, intellectual and/or other disabilities. Daily activities could include swimming, crafts, field trips, games and more. Camp ratios will be one staff member per one – five campers. Individuals that need one on one support for personal care, behavioral needs, etc., will need to provide their own support personnel during the program. Support personnel will not be charged to attend.
Accommodations may be made for any camper to attend other camps of their choice.
2026 Participant Information Form – Coming soon
In addition to registering, all campers must fill out the Participant Information Form. Please email all Participant Information Forms to jfarmer2@lexingtonky.gov or bclaiborne@lexingtonky.gov. For questions or help with registration for this camp, contact Jill Farmer at (859) 288-2928 or Brent Claiborne at (859) 288-2908.
Therapeutic Recreation Daytrippers Camp
Ages 20+
$150 per session
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunbar Community Center
Sessions:
June 15 – 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
The Daytrippers Therapeutic Recreation Camp is an indoor and outdoor summer experience specifically designed for adults, ages 20 and up, who have a physical, intellectual or other disability. Activities could include swimming, crafts, community engagement, volunteering, field trips, games and more. Camp ratios will be one staff member per one – five campers. Individuals that need one on one support for personal care, behavioral needs, etc., will need to provide their own support personnel during the program. Support personnel will not be charged to attend.
Accommodations may be made for any camper to attend other camps of their choice.
2026 Participant Information Form – Coming soon
In addition to registering, all campers must fill out the Participant Information Form. Please email all Participant Information Forms to jfarmer2@lexingtonky.gov or bclaiborne@lexingtonky.gov. For questions or help with registration for this camp, contact Jill Farmer at (859) 288-2928 or Brent Claiborne at (859) 288-2908.
Youth Football Combine
Ages 6 – 11
Free to the public
2 – 4 p.m.
Sessions:
May 17 – Martin Luther King Park
Join us for a free Youth Football Combine. There is no registration necessary for this combine. The combine includes skills, drills, and an obstacle course. Participants should plan to arrive at 1:30 pm so they can fill out a wavier form before participating.
For questions, contact Cornell Burbage at (859) 288-2917.