Camp-a-Palooza Camps

CAMP BASICS: 

Ages: Grades K thru 7th grade (Child must be eligible for Kindergarten in Fall 2025) 

Daily Hours and Price:  9:00 am- 4:00pm

$470 early bird per week until March 9 

$495 per week after March 9.

$113 daily early bird rate until March 9 

$118 daily rate (2 day minimum per week).

-No add-on surprise costs! Includes all field trips, lunches and sports classes! All inclusive!

7:00-9:00am Before Care

 $20 per week, $5 per day

 *Snack served at 7:45am

4:00-6:00pm After Care

 $20 per week, $5 per day

 *Snack served at 5:00pm

 *Indoor/outdoor games & fun!

Registration Payment includes $25 per week non-refundable, non-transferable deposit for each week registered per child. The deposit is due at the time of registration and will be deducted from your weekly fee. The remaining fees will be charged to the credit card on file each Thursday for the upcoming week.

Email camp changes or cancellation to campinfo@kidsfirstsports.com. Changes and cancellations must be emailed by 9pm on the Wednesday before the week you are attending. Changes and cancellation received after this time will not be refunded.

DISCOUNTS:

(1) Early Bird Discount

 Full Week Rate: $25 off full week rate

 Daily Rate: $5 off off per day registered.

(These discounts apply to campers who sign up for camp by March 9, 2025.)

(2) Every third week attended is 20% off!

Attend three full weeks, and your third is 20% off! This discount is automatically applied on your 3rd, 6th, and 9th full week.

(3) 10th, 11th, & 12th full weeks attended

Attend 9 full weeks of camps - The following discounts apply:

 10th full week:40% off

 11th full week: 40% off

 12th full week: 40% off

(4) Sibling Discounts

 First child pays full fare.

 20% off second child’s tuition.

 30% off third child’s tuition.

 40% off fourth child’s tuition.

No sibling discount greater than 40% off.

Week 1: May 27-30 (4 days $396)

Theme: Summer Kickoff Carnival

Field Trips: 

 Wed. May 28: Castle Skateland (K-7th gr.)

 Fri. May 30: Kona Ice

Week 2: June 2-6

Theme: Wild Encounters

Field Trips: 

 2-3:  Cincinnati  Zoo (Date: Tuesday, June 3)

 4-7:  Cincinnati  Zoo (Date: Wednesday, June4)

 K-1:  Cincinnati Zoo (Date: Thursday, June 5) 

 Fri. 6/6: Kona Ice

Week 3: June 10-14

Theme: Splish Splash Water Blast

Field Trips:

 2-3: Main Event (Date: Tuesday, June 10) 

 4-7:  Main Event (Date: Wednesday, June 11)

 K-1: Cincinnati Museum Center (Date: Thursday, June 12)

 Fri. 6/14: Kona Ice

Week 4: June 16-20

Theme: Game Time: Sports Spectacular

Field Trips: 

 K-1: Sharon Woods - Historical Park (Date: Wednesday, June 18)

 2-7:  Reds Game (Date: Thursday, June 19)

 Fri. 6/20: Kona Ice

Week 5: June 23-June 27

Theme: Pirates Cove

Field Trips:  

 2-3: Newport Aquarium (Date: Tuesday, June 24)

 4-7: Newport Aquarium (Date: Wednesday, June 25)

 K-1:  Newport Aquarium (Date: Thursday, June 26)

 Fri. 6/27: Kona Ice

Week 6: June 30- July 3 (4 days No camp July 4th) (4 days $396)

Theme: STEM Safari

Field Trips: 

 Tues. July 1: COSI (K-7th gr.) (Bus leaves at 8:15am)

 Wed, July 2: Kona Ice

Week 7: July 7-11

Theme: Art Explosion

Field Trips: 

 2-3: Air Force Museum Center   Date: Tuesday, July 8 

 4-7: Air Force Museum Center  (Date: Wednesday, July 9)

 K-1: Kids Clubhouse   (Date: Tuesday, July 8 or Thursday, July 10)   

 * (Campers will be divided and will go on one day or the other)

 Fri. 7/11: Kona Ice

Week 8: July 14-18

Theme: Camp Spirit Spectacular: Color Wars

Field Trips: 

 2-3: Altitude Trampoline Park  (Date: Tuesday, July 15)

 4-7: Altitude Trampoline Park  (Date: Wednesday, July 16)

 K-1:  Altitude Trampoline Park   (Date: Thursday, July 17)

 Fri. 7/18: Kona Ice

Week 9:July 21-25

Theme: Farmyard Fun

Field Trips:  

 2-3: Young’s Jersey Dairy (Date: Tuesday, July 22)

 4-7: Young’s Jersey Dairy Park (Date: Wednesday, July 23)

 K-1:  Young’s Jersey Dairy (Date: Thursday, July 24)

 Fri. 7/25: Kona Ice

Week 10: July 28-August 1

Theme: Adventure Park Extravaganza!

Field Trips: 

 2-3: Kings Island Date: Tuesday, July 29 

 4-7: Kings Island Date: Wednesday, July 30

 K-1: Kings Island          Date: Thursday, July 31

 Fri. 8/1: Kona Ice

Week 11: August 4-8

Theme: Campers of the Future: Innovation Week 

Field Trips: 

 2-3: The WEB (Date: Tuesday, August 5)  

 4-7:  The WEB (Date: Wednesday, August 6)  

 K-1:  The WEB (Date: Thursday, August 7)

 Fri. 8/8: Kona Ice

Week 12: August 11-15

Theme: Adventures Unlimited

Field Trips: 

 Tuesday, August 12 (K-7th)— In House Inflatables

 Fri. 8/15: Kona Ice

+ Kona Ice comes to camp every Friday!

+ Field trips may be rescheduled/cancelled based on availability and state guidelines.  In cases of cancellation, alternate field trips or instructional classes at Kids First will be scheduled. No refunds will be offered on the basis of field trip cancellation.

Camp-A-Palooza Specialty Camp Programming offers half-day camps for those wishing to expand their knowledge in a specific area or discipline including technology, science, art, among others!​

These half-day specialty camps can be done stand alone or combined with our full day Camp-A-Palooza programming for working parents or just for a full day experience!

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Week 2: June 2-6

Presented by New Leaf Kitchen

A hands-on youth program, for all ages and abilities, that allows children to participate in their own food preparation. This cooking and food education program helps children understand where food comes from, teaches skills on how to prepare it, makes healthy eating fun, and encourages food exploration with all 5 senses within many learning domains. New Leaf Kitchen has a ’root-up’ approach to food education that teaches how to source, prepare, and consume foods in ways that will positively impact the future of our health, environment, and economy. Every child will participate in food-related activities and make healthy recipes (which can be eaten in class or brought home). We do not use nut, dairy, nor animal products (exception: honey), and can accommodate most allergies. All supplies and ingredients are included. Children may eat what they make in camp or they can take home what they don’t. Laminated recipe cards are included for everything they make! 

1st - 7th grade

9a-12p: Breakfast and Brunch Favorites! 

1p-4p: Summertime Snacks! 

$350 - Specialty Camp Only

$625 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 3: June 10-14

Presented by New Leaf Kitchen

A hands-on youth program, for all ages and abilities, that allows children to participate in their own food preparation. This cooking and food education program helps children understand where food comes from, teaches skills on how to prepare it, makes healthy eating fun, and encourages food exploration with all 5 senses within many learning domains. New Leaf Kitchen has a ’root-up’ approach to food education that teaches how to source, prepare, and consume foods in ways that will positively impact the future of our health, environment, and economy. Every child will participate in food-related activities and make healthy recipes (which can be eaten in class or brought home). We do not use nut, dairy, nor animal products (exception: honey), and can accommodate most allergies. All supplies and ingredients are included. Children may eat what they make in camp or they can take home what they don’t. Laminated recipe cards are included for everything they make! 

1st - 7th grade

9a-12p: Brunch Bake-A-Thon!

1p-4p: Poolside Party Snacks! (Popsicles, Dips, Sorbets, etc) 

$350 - Specialty Camp Only

$625 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 4: June 16-20 - Wild About Animals! STEAM Art Camp

Presented by Abrakadoodle 

Let’s get wild! Discover animals and their different habitats from around the world. Design toucans, stingrays, monkeys, camels, llamas, ostriches, lions and more. Create animals in all shapes, sizes and colors. Each lesson will introduce fun art techniques while we explore STEAM concepts. Materials included.

9am-12pm - K-3rd grade

1-4pm - 3rd-7th grade

$275 - Specialty Camp Only

$575 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 5: June 23-June 27- Minecraft STEM Builders Camp: Where Creativity Meets Engineering!

Presented by The STEM Lab

Description: Dive into a world of blocks, creativity, and problem-solving! In this camp, kids will use Minecraft to explore STEM concepts like architecture, engineering, and coding while designing virtual cities, solving real-world challenges, and learning teamwork. 

9am-12pm - 5th-8th grade

$300 - Specialty Camp Only

$595 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 5: June 23-June 27

Presented by New Leaf Kitchen

A hands-on youth program, for all ages and abilities, that allows children to participate in their own food preparation. This cooking and food education program helps children understand where food comes from, teaches skills on how to prepare it, makes healthy eating fun, and encourages food exploration with all 5 senses within many learning domains. New Leaf Kitchen has a ’root-up’ approach to food education that teaches how to source, prepare, and consume foods in ways that will positively impact the future of our health, environment, and economy. Every child will participate in food-related activities and make healthy recipes (which can be eaten in class or brought home). We do not use nut, dairy, nor animal products (exception: honey), and can accommodate most allergies. All supplies and ingredients are included. Children may eat what they make in camp or they can take home what they don’t. Laminated recipe cards are included for everything they make! 

1st - 7th grade

9a-12p: Everything Fruity! (Apple granola, smoothies, juices, etc) 

1p-4p: Pizza and Pasta Party! (Homemade dough and pasta making!) 

$350 - Specialty Camp Only

$625 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 7: July 7-11 Let’s Go Camping! Art Camp

Presented by Abrakadoodle

Have camping fun right in the art room! Explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. Have fun with camping games, art projects and new friends! Materials included.

9am-12pm - K-3rd grade

1-4pm - 3rd-7th grade

$275 - Specialty Camp Only

$575 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 8: July 14-18 -CSI: STEM Edition - Forensic Investigation Camp

Presented by The STEM Lab

Step into the shoes of a junior detective and uncover the secrets of forensic science! In this hands-on camp, kids will explore real-world investigation techniques like fingerprint analysis and  fumigation, DNA extraction, and crime scene mapping. They'll use STEM skills to solve mysteries and discover how science helps solve crimes. Perfect for curious minds who love puzzles and teamwork!

9am-12pm - 5th-8th grade

$300 - Specialty Camp Only

$595 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 8: July 14-18

Presented by New Leaf Kitchen

A hands-on youth program, for all ages and abilities, that allows children to participate in their own food preparation. This cooking and food education program helps children understand where food comes from, teaches skills on how to prepare it, makes healthy eating fun, and encourages food exploration with all 5 senses within many learning domains. New Leaf Kitchen has a ’root-up’ approach to food education that teaches how to source, prepare, and consume foods in ways that will positively impact the future of our health, environment, and economy. Every child will participate in food-related activities and make healthy recipes (which can be eaten in class or brought home). We do not use nut, dairy, nor animal products (exception: honey), and can accommodate most allergies. All supplies and ingredients are included. Children may eat what they make in camp or they can take home what they don’t. Laminated recipe cards are included for everything they make! 

1st - 7th grade

9a-12p: Cookies and Cakes!

1p-4p: Dinner and Dessert (Everyday we will make a dinner entree and dessert!) 

$350 - Specialty Camp Only

$625 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 9:July 21-25 - Broadway Extravaganza Art Camp

Presented by Abrakadoodle

Kickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks!

Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping

over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art! Materials included.

9am-12pm - K-3rd grade

1-4pm - 3rd-7th grade

$275 - Specialty Camp Only

$575 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 10: July 28-August 1 -Kitchen Chemistry Camp: Cooking Up Science Fun!

Presented by The STEM Lab

Discover the delicious side of science at our Kids' Science Cooking Camp! Young chefs will explore exciting experiments like making edible slime, baking chemical reactions, and crafting fizzy drinks, all while learning the STEM behind their favorite foods. This hands-on camp is perfect for curious minds and budding cooks eager to mix, measure, and munch their way through scientific discovery! Campers will get to keep their chef hat and apron. 

9am-12pm - 1st-4th grade

$300 - Specialty Camp Only

$595 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 10: July 28-August 1

Presented by New Leaf Kitchen

A hands-on youth program, for all ages and abilities, that allows children to participate in their own food preparation. This cooking and food education program helps children understand where food comes from, teaches skills on how to prepare it, makes healthy eating fun, and encourages food exploration with all 5 senses within many learning domains. New Leaf Kitchen has a ’root-up’ approach to food education that teaches how to source, prepare, and consume foods in ways that will positively impact the future of our health, environment, and economy. Every child will participate in food-related activities and make healthy recipes (which can be eaten in class or brought home). We do not use nut, dairy, nor animal products (exception: honey), and can accommodate most allergies. All supplies and ingredients are included. Children may eat what they make in camp or they can take home what they don’t. Laminated recipe cards are included for everything they make! 

1st - 7th grade

9a-12p: Pies and Puddings! 

1p-4p: After-school snacks! 

$350 - Specialty Camp Only

$625 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Week 11: August 4-8 - Great, Big Messy Art Camp

Presented by Abrakadoodle

Oh, go ahead and make a mess! That’s what this camp is all about – messy art and

creative imagination-expanding experiences! Everything we do is messy: sticky spaghetti designs, paint that fizzes and POPS, messy portraits that match our own messy faces, squeeze art and African mud painting! These happy creative experiments spark our imaginations. Materials included.

9am-12pm - K-3rd grade

1-4pm - 3rd-7th grade

$275 - Specialty Camp Only

$575 - Full Day - Specialty Camp & Camp-A-Palooza

Included in our camp price!

-Pizza Mondays

-Chick-Fil-A Fridays

Lunches menus will be available in May 2025. Our lunches are from our in-house cafe, Book Bums, Subway, Skyline, Noodles and Company, and Domino’s Pizza. Past lunches have included: tacos, sloppy joes, BBQ sandwiches, spaghetti, chicken nuggets, fish sticks & mac-n-cheese.

Lunches will include:

-An entree

-2 side dishes

-Water

Food Allergies & Lunch Discounts:

Children with severe (life-threatening) food allergies or picky eaters are recommended to bring their own snacks and lunches. A lunch discount will be provided.  Lunch credits must be submitted by Wednesday at 9pm on the week prior to attending via email to campinfo@kidsfirstsports.com. Please contact the Camp Director with any severe food allergy questions.

What To Bring Each Day:

+ A swimsuit and towel every day!

+ Comfortable clothes for active camp events

+ Shoes appropriate for running, jumping and hiking

+ No open-toed shoes please!

+ Waterbottle (labeled with name)

+ An extra change of clothes

If more than one party is sharing program payment responsibilities for child/children and for tax purposes, you need the tax statement to reflect separate payments made by each party, you must communicate this in advance. Separate billing accounts can be set-up upon registration. We cannot separate accounts to reflect payments made by different parties for a child/family after your child starts the program.

Many parents claim camp expenses on their taxes or get reimbursed through flexible spending or child care reimbursement accounts. If you need the Tax ID number for any reason, please email Julie at jhalusek@kidsfirstsports.com.

“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”

13-15 Year Olds

Learn what it takes to become a leader! Help with campers during the day, participate in a service project, learn from local guest speakers in a unique environment! Participation is this program will help teens feel confident in the knowledge, experience and leadership skills needed to apply for a position working with children and be more confident decision makers and leaders within our community. Participants meet and are mentored by camp counselors and Kids First staff. Unlike counselors, however, LIT's are always supervised by staff when working with campers.

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