Have you started making your summer plans yet? Now is the time to researching summer camps and activities to keep your little ones busy and learning all year long. Summer camps provide students with new friends, environments and experiences.
In Kingston, Jamaica, there are plenty of unique and educational summer camps to choose from. With so many specialized camp options out there, every child is sure to find a fit this summer. Robotics, engineering, ecology, sports, art and dance, just to name a few! Your little one will be leaving summer camp feeling more creative, inspired and confident.
To help make your summer camp shopping a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top summer camps in and around Kingston, Jamaica.
Snapology
Snapology offers a new and fun way for students to develop critical thinking, communication and motor skills¦through play! Shh¦don’t tell them it’s educational. Students will use LEGO® bricks, K’nex, laptops and tablets to explore STEAM concepts and sharpen their skills over the summer.
Snapology’s curriculum is designed to build on the math, science and technology knowledge students have gained over the school year to keep them interested and engaged in STEAM year-round. The best part is that the programs themes are so fun, children will be excited to return and learn. Camp themes include Adventures with Star Wars®, Amazing Animals Robotics, Epic Minecraft®, Amusement Park Adventures and much more! Snapology also focuses on developing real-world interpersonal skills through sharing ideas, communicating and working together. Click here for more information on Snapology camps.
American International School of Kingston (AISK) Summer of Discovery
If you’re looking for variety this summer, The American International School of Kingston (AISK) has you covered. Their “Summer of Discovery is designed with every student in mind from ages 3 to 15. Just one of their many programs, Creative Hands is designed for students ages 3 to 8 and emphasizes creativity and fun through a structured five-day program of dance, yoga, baking, designing, games, art, scrapbooking and performances. Each child will leave with new skills, new friends and many handmade items.
Other camps include football, photography, science, chess, dance and music. AISK offers so many summer camps, you won’t know where to start! Check out their full schedule and descriptions here.
Edna Manley College of The Visual & Performing Arts Summer School
The Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Summer School has been offering a world class arts program for children in the Kingston, Jamaica area for over 20 years. The EMCVPA Summer School has four weeks packed with programs designed for children ages 4 to 11, teens ages 12 to 18 and adults 18 and over. This is the camp for children seeking a daily dose of music, dance, drama and visual arts. Teens get to choose their focus of visual arts, dance, drama, music, animation or photography for an intensive hands-on workshop.
Edutech Summer Camp
The EduTech Summer Camp has been providing summer fun to children between the ages of 3 to 16 since 1994. Their diverse summer program includes sports, performing arts, visual arts and computer science. Experienced EduTech camp directors will help guide students through new experiences and challenges where they will develop self-confidence and skills to bring with them into the new school year. Campers get to participate in a showcase at the end of camp which will allow them to show off their new skills and talents!
Delicious Occasions Young Chefs Summer Classes
Do you have a young chef in your kitchen? If so, they will love Young Chefs Summer Camp at Delicious Occasions in Kingston. In these tasty courses, students will learn basic cooking skills, how to make simple foods, cake and pastry making, and even international cuisine. Classes are grouped by age from 4 to 7 years, 8 to 16 years, and 17 and up. Check out what this mom had to say after sending her daughters to Delicious Occasions Young Chefs Summer Classes:
“The classes also brought out my younger daughter’s passion for food – immediately after Young Chefs I ended she started making our family Sunday dinners. (I am not joking!). She plans her menus and has been very adamant about being given an opportunity to cook each week and to do just about everything herself. The best part? She is so inspired and has gained so much confidence in the kitchen!
