Best Kansas Family Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a roundpen, riding arena, indoor facilities for equine studies,games and snack time. . We are in a rustic farm setting with ducks, chickens, goats, cats and dogs in addition to our ponies and horses. Make a day or a week of it! Spend the afternoons fishing, hiking, camping, swimming and boating at the Marion Reservoir. Camp at Marion Resevoir, stay at Lakeshore B&B, or Engler Farm . We have limited camp sites and an airB&B for 6 people (3 rooms) with additional space on a day bed in the living room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Belinda Engler, director, has been a Special Education teacher for 19 years. She believes that teaching youth to work around a horse safely is always the first step in a successful learning experience. Keeping lessons fun by teaching a skill and then playing games that use that skill has been a rewarding format.

A high rider/wrangler ratio (2/1) and limited number of campers ( just 6 per camp) keeps accidents to a minimum.

Grooming and groundwork(leading, training) are essential. If the horse obeys the camper when he/she is on the ground, then there is a good chance that the horse will obey him/her when he/she is on their back.

Riders begin to ride bareback to develop their balance and progress to a saddle as they show ability to control the horse in the arena at a walk and trot.
Both English and Western saddle/styles are offered.
Campers learn to saddle and bridle their own horse.

Riders may begin cross country riding after progressing to a saddle. Trail rides are offered for the more advanced riders.
A Show n Ride Party will be held in the evening ,the last day of camp. This is a time when parents and friends can come see what the campers have learned.

Fun show opportunities on dates TBA throughout the summer are offered to all levels of riders.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A limited number of Wrangler and Jr. Wrangler positions are available at Engler Farm Horsemanship Camps. Youth 12 through 19 may apply for multiple camps. These are opportunities for youth to learn more about horses while developing their leadership skills.
Buddy discount coupons are available. Looks great on a resume and opens doors for future positions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Buddy coupons (for friends or siblings) and multiple camp coupons are available at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): In the evenings and on weekends Engler Farm is avaliable for: Cowboy/Cowgirl Birthday Parties, reunions and event packages. Contact us for more information.
Morning and evening horsemanship lessons can be scheduled weekdays and weekends.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A limited number of Internship positions are available for year round. Check out engler farm on facebook for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Located by Marion Reservoir, Marion, KS 66861 all are welcome

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp 2016 schedule can be seen at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com under events or photos

Fees: $180 for a 4 day camp.
Coupons for discounts are available on our web site.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
There are a limited number of Jr. Wrangler and Wrangler positions available. See our engler farm facebook page  for the application forms .

Wranglers assist campers in following instructions/staying safe at all times especially during horsemanship lessons. Wranglers help campers with the chores- caring for the farm animals. Wranglers also participate and keep an upbeat mood and are good role models during equine study activities and games. Earn a certificate that opens doors at dude ranches and looks great on your resume.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: American Baseball Camps are at different locations and include slip n' slide wiffle ball & baseball dunk tanks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: American Baseball Camps mission is to have as much fun playing the game as possible! We love the game of baseball and we love to encourage and help young kids become better at the sport, and have more fun playing the game of baseball.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For possible group rates email: americanbaseballcamps[AT]gmail.com

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are encouraged to stay and watch camp if they'd like, or simply drop their child off. Also Dad's of players that would like to stay and help the camp games run are welcomed to do so.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Campers should dress in swimsuits and will receive a free American Baseball Camp tee shirt upon arrival.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.americanbaseballcamps.com

Tulsa Baseball Camps: July 10th & 11th, July 17th & 18th, July 24th & 25th, July 31st & Aug 1st.
OKC Baseball Camps: June 19th & 20th, June 12th & 13th, July 26th & 27th.
Broken Arrow Baseball Camp: July 6th & 7th
Tahlequah Baseball Camp: July 8th & 9th

Wichita Baseball Camps: June 12th & 13th, June 26th & 27th, August 2nd & 3rd.
KC Baseball Camps: June 14th & 15th, June 28th & 29th.
Dallas Baseball Camps: June 21st & 22nd, July 19th & 20th.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum

Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA

Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps

See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.