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SPARC Summer Camps

  3. Summer Adventure Day Camp


    An action-packed traditional summer camp experience with a Game On! (Board Games) theme. Enjoy weekly crafts, shindigs, games and more. Campers learn new sports, experience the outdoors, make new friends and learn valuable life skills, all while having a fun, unforgettable summer. Every week has a different theme with varied activities plannedby our experienced youth professionals, to ensure campers have the best summer ever!

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., May 30-Aug. 16
    TIME
    Drop-off: 7-8:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4:30-6 p.m.
    LOCATION
    McBride Elementary
    FEE
    $105/week

     

  4. Ritter Springs Outdoor Adventure Day Camp


    Love the outdoors? Join us as we spend most of the day outside at beautiful Ritter Springs Park with a Wild and Wacky Outdoors theme! Located just 6 miles north of Springfield, Ritter Springs Park includes caves, trails, woods, a lake, playground, picnic pavilion and streams. Activities at camp include archery, canoeing, creek walking, cookouts, swimming, fishing, caving and more. Enjoy traditional camp activities including crafts and games. Campers have an unforgettable summer learning about nature, getting dirty and experiencing all the outdoors has to offer! Drop-off and pick-up at Glendale High School, Wilson's Creek Intermediate School, and Boyd Elementary.

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., May 30-Aug. 16
    TIME
    Drop-off: 7-8:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4:30-6 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Ritter Springs Park
    FEE
    $115/week

     

  5. Summer Quest Teen Day Camp


    “Too old” for day camp? Summer Quest is designed for older kids. Enjoy action-packed activities, video games, movies, cookouts and more. This year’s overall theme is Diversion Excursion. Summer Quest campers explore their creative sides, learn new sports, challenge themselves through team-building and leadership initiatives, and go on exciting excursions around the area.

    AGE
    11-14 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., May 30-Aug. 16
    TIME
    Drop-off: 7-8:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4:30-6 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Wilson's Creek Intermediate School
    FEE
    $110/week

     

  6. Before & After Explore!


    SPARC Before and After SPS Summer Explore program, is a fun camp-like experience that allows your child to grow socially and emotionally through a variety of enrichment-based activities. Join us this summer as we Explore the World and learn about different cultures! Located at Truman, Harrison, Cherokee and Pittman schools.

    AGE
    Students going into K-8
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., June 5-30
    TIME
    Before: 6:30 a.m.-Explore! begins; After: Dismissal-6 p.m.
    FEE
    Before Explore!: $25/week; After Explore!: $45/week

     

  7. SmALL-Stars Youth Sports Camp


    Enjoy a week-long sports-focused camp adventure! Campers travel to a different facility each day for an exciting sports experience. The goal is to introduce each camper to various sports in a safe, fun and positive learning environment. Campers learn basketball, soccer, tennis, golf rock climbing and many more. Campers receive a camp t-shirt and take part in an end-of-camp celebration with pizza and prizes!

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4
    TIME
    Drop-off: 7-8:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4:30-6 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Cherokee Middle School
    FEE
    $105

     

  8. Operation Outdoors


    A week of outdoor adventures with SPARC and Outdoor Initiatives staff. Try out spelunking, rock climbing, survival skills, outdoor cooking and more! Lunch provided. *No Camps July 4

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., July 3-7
    TIME
    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Cherokee Middle School
    FEE
    $135

     

  9. SPARC in Parks


    Junior Parks enthusiasts explore and enjoy fun activities at Spring eld Botanical Gardens, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, MDC Nature Center, and more great Spring eld parks! Lunch provided.

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., July 10-14
    TIME
    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Cherokee Middle School
    FEE
    $135

     

  10. SPARC's Kitchen


    A week of cooking camp for young chefs! Learn to cook up delicious beginner dishes. Take part in a friendly contest at the end of the week to test the skills we have learned! Lunch provided.

    AGE
    8-14 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., July 17-21
    TIME
    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Cherokee Middle School
    FEE
    $135

     

  11. Mad Scientist


    Participate in aerodynamics, arcade science, physics, forensics and the STEM Olympics. Hands-on fun for all young scientists! Lunch provided.

    AGE
    5-12 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon.-Fri., July 24-28
    TIME
    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Cherokee Middle School
    FEE
    $135

     

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Farm Park Summer Camps

  4. Survival Summer Camp


    Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Learn to build shelters, start fires, procure water and obtain food. Join instructors from Meant 2B Outdoors at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park for a week of fun, games, and learning to be a wilderness survivor.

    AGE
    8-13 yrs.
    DATE
    May 30-June 2
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $200/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  5. Grossology


    Get ready for sticky, slimy, gooey and stinky fun in this all-things-digusting summer camp! Become “Grossologists” by conducting experiments and creating unusual crafts.

    AGE
    6-8 yrs.
    DATE
    June 5-9
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $135

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  6. Living Art


    Calling all aspiring artists! Work with plants and animals to create natural masterpieces. Campers exhibit their creations during the Friday art show!

    AGE
    8-10 yrs.
    DATE
    June 12-16
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $135/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  7. Can You Say Neigh?


    Spend a week with the miniature horses and donkeys that call Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park home. Learn about a horse’s life on the farm and create arts and crafts with the animals!

    AGE
    5-6 yrs.
    DATE
    June 19-23
    TIME
    9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $75/Camper

     

  8. Junior Farmer


    Assist with chores around the Farm and learn how to observe animal characteristics. Recommended intro to Best in Show camp.

    AGE
    8-10 yrs.
    DATE
    June 26-30
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $155/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  9. Farm Science


    Did you know farmers are also scientists? Step up to this chemistry challenge and learn how well-known agricultural products, such as cows’ milk, changes into different forms!

    AGE
    11-13 yrs.
    DATE
    July 10-14
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $155/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  10. Farm A to Z


    From apples to zucchini, have a fun-filled week discovering where the letters of the alphabet coincide with different objects around the farm.

    AGE
    5-6 yrs.
    DATE
    July 17-21
    TIME
    9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $75/Camper

     

  11. Green Thumbs


    From roots to flowers, all plants begin their lifecycle in soil. Identify parts of a plant, get your hands dirty in the garden and plan for a week full of plant-based knowledge.

    AGE
    6-8 yrs.
    DATE
    July 24-28
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $135/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  12. Best in Show


    Learn about animal behaviors while working hands-on with an animal partner for the week. Campers exhibit the duos’ skills on the last day of camp!

    AGE
    10-12 yrs.
    DATE
    July 31-Aug. 4
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $155/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

  13. Farm to Fork


    Do you know where food comes from? Observe signs that crops are ripe enough to pick, and how produce is brought from farm to table.

    AGE
    8-10 yrs.
    DATE
    Aug. 7-11
    TIME
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    FEE
    $135/Camper

    REGISTER
    ONLINE
    REGISTER FOR
    AFTER CARE
     

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Outdoor Initiatives Summer Camps

  3. Adventure Days


    If you are ages 11-14 and like all kinds of outdoor adventure, these trips are for you! Each day is packed full of different outdoor activities: climbing, cave crawling, kayaking, and more. Drop off and pick up at Dan Kinney Park pavilion. Limit 12 kids. Register for one day or all eleven by Monday prior to each program. For questions, please call 417-833-8647.

    AGE
    11-14 yrs.
    MAY 26
    Roaring River State Park Hike and Milkshakes
    MAY 31
    Outdoor Rock-climbing at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Session 1
    JUNE 2
    Outdoor Rock-climbing at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Session 2
    JUNE 14
    Kayaking Skills at Lake Springfield Park
    JUNE 21
    James River Kayaking
    JULY 13
    Archery and Survival Skills at Lake Springfield Park
    JULY 5
    Knot Tying and Rock-climbing at Zenith Climbing Center with Swimming at Park Board Poo
    JULY 19
    Springfield Parks Treasure Hunt with Swimming at Park Board Pool
    JULY 26
    Hike and Swim at Moonshine Beach
    JULY 28
    Archery and Survival Skills at Lake Springfield Park with Swimming at Park Board Pool
    AUG. 2
    Springfield Parks Caving Day
    AUG. 9
    Niangua River Kayaking
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Drop-off 7:45-8:15 a.m. Pickup 4:45-5:15 p.m.)
    FEE
    $35/Adventure

     

  4. Rock Climbing Adventure Week


    This weeklong adventure camp will be packed full of rock-climbing fun in Springfield and the Boston Mountains of Arkansas! A certified instructor will start with the basics on day one, practicing climbing skills indoors at Zenith Climbing Center, and build up to an outdoor climbing adventure at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch on Friday. Each day, campers will learn climbing skills while also getting a classic day camp experience with two trips to Zenith Climbing Center, intro to rappelling at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, outdoor rock climbing at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas, and stops at several local Springfield Parks. Climbing equipment included throughout weeklong camp. Drop off and pick up at Dan Kinney Park pavilion. Limit 12 kids. Register by June 2. For questions, please call 417-833-8647.

    AGE
    11-15 yrs.
    DATE
    June 5-9
    TIME
    8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Drop-off 7:45-8:15 a.m. Pickup 4:45-5:15 p.m.)
    FEE
    $225/Person

     

  5. Kayak Adventure Week


    A weeklong adventure camp packed full of kayaking fun! Expert instructors start with basic paddling skills at Lake Springfield Park. Each day, campers learn paddling skills in a classic day camp experience, building up to an overnight float trip on the Current River, camping at Akers Ferry Campground, Thursday to Friday. Kayak and lifejacket included throughout. Meals and camping equipment included on overnight float. Drop off and pick up at Lake Springfield Park Boathouse. Limit 12 kids. Register by July 7. For questions, please call 417-833-8647.

    AGE
    11-15 yrs.
    DATE
    July 10-14
    TIME
    8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Drop-off 7:45-8:15 a.m. Pickup 4:45-5:15 p.m.)
    FEE
    $225/Person

     

  6. Outdoor Trailblazers Camp


    An outdoor skills day camp featuring the best outdoor activities the Ozarks has to offer. Each day includes an adventure centered around a new skill, developed through games and activities and then the real thing. Camp includes canoeing and kayaking at Fellows Lake, a float on the Niangua River, rock climbing and a trip to Zenith Climbing Center, outdoor survival skills, and a trip to Fritz’s Adventure. Parents are invited to a family adventure Friday night, includes dinner. Drop-off and pickup at Dan Kinney Park pavilion. Limit 20 kids. Register by Aug. 11. For questions, please call 417-833-8647.

    AGE
    9-12 yrs.
    DATE
    June 26-30 and Aug. 14-18
    TIME
    8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Drop-off 7:45-8:15 a.m. Pickup 4:45-5:15 p.m.)
    FEE
    $225/Person

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Equestrian Summer Camps


  3. Equestrian Summer Camp


    Introduction to all things horse related for kids that have little to no experience around horses. Hands on! Safety rules, haltering, saddling, grooming and handling lessons are combined with daily barn chores and riding at walk and trot, skills and confidence permitting. Participants will be assigned their own horse for the week. Friday morning performance will highlight learned skills. Please bring a water bottle and light snack each day. Jeans and closed toed leather boots/shoes are appropriate. If you have a rider with special needs or challenges, please contact supervisor prior to making reservation. Additional rules and/or policies apply. Limited to 8 participants. For questions about equestrian camps, call 417-833-3291.



    BEGINNER NEW RIDER – never independently saddled/ridden, limited experience.

    AGE
    7-17 yrs.
    Session 1
    June 5-9
    Session 2
    July 10-14
    Session 3
    July 31-Aug. 4
    TIME
    8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $180

     


    PROGRESSIVE BEGINNER     Attended HorseShoe 1 and 2 or Beginner Summer Camp. Can lead, groom, saddle and mount with assistance/light instruction. Can start, stop and steer at walk, working on confidence in trot/jog.

    AGE
    7-17 yrs.
    SESSION 1
    June 12-16
    SESSION 2
    July 17-21
    TIME
    8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $180

     


    BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE COMBINED     For any skill level ranging between beginner or intermediate.

    AGE
    7-17 yrs.
    SESSION 1
    Aug. 7-11
    SESSION 2
    Aug. 14-18
    TIME
    8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $180

     


    INTERMEDIATE     In regular lesson program, independent rider at walk, trot and working towards canter/lope. Must have instructor approval, call office to register.

    AGE
    7-17 yrs.
    SESSION 1
    June 19-23
    SESSION 2
    July 24-28
    TIME
    8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $180

     


    ADVANCED     In regular lesson program, cantering but needs more experience. Must have instructor approval, call office to register.

    AGE
    7-17 yrs.
    SESSION 1
    June 26-30
    TIME
    8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    $180

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Volleyball Summer Camps


  2. VolleyTikes & VolleyKids


    Fun introductory volleyball, focusing on motor movements, hand-eye coordination, basic volleyball skills, and basic game knowledge. No practice July 3-4.
    AGE
    4-9 yrs.
    DATE
    June 5-July 18
    TIME
    Tues., 10-10:45 a.m. or 3-3:45 p.m.
    LOCATION
    Fieldhouse Sportscenter
    FEE
    $70/6-week session

     

  3. Summer Volleyball Training


    Six-week Summer camp that teaches volleyball skills and incorporates those skills into game play situations. No practice July 3-4.
    AGE
    Grades 3-8
    DATE
    June 5-July 18
    TIME
    Varies; view registration form for details
    LOCATION
    Fieldhouse Sportscenter
    FEE
    $165/6-week session

     

  4. Position-Specific Training


    Six-week summer specialty clinics teach athletes skills associated with a specific fundamental or position, including Serving, Setting, Defense/Passing, and Hitting/Blocking. No practice July 3-4.
    AGE
    Grades 3-8
    DATE
    June 5-July 18
    TIME
    Varies; view registration form for details
    LOCATION
    Fieldhouse Sportscenter
    FEE
    $70/6-week, 45-minute sessions or $95/6-week, 60-minute sessions

     

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Skate Park Summer Camps


  2. Summer Skate Camp


    For weeks of instruction geared for beginner to intermediate skateboarders. Develop and enhance basic skateboarding skills while creating new friendships and building confidence. Instruction focuses on control, safety, park etiquette and skateboarding fundamentals. Space is limited, registration required. Limited skateboard rentals available. Scholarships may be available. Register in person at the Springfield Skate Park.

    AGE
    6-14 yrs.
    DATE
    Sat., July 8-29
    TIME
    10 a.m. – 12p.m.
    LOCATION
    Springfield Skate Park
    FEE
    $60

     

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Ice Park Summer Camps

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Golf Summer Camps

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