Summer Camps

Morning, afternoon or all-day fun!

Welcome to Asbury Summer Camps!

This year Asbury United Methodist Church has 13 Summer Camps tailored for rising second-sixth graders.* By popular demand, Asbury Summer Camps are held in the morning or afternoon and can be combined for all-day fun. You can also enroll in Vacation Bible School and camp (June 26-29) to create an all-day experience. Registration for VBS opens Saturday, April 1.

*Archery Camp is for kids 10+, Music Camp is for rising first-sixth graders, Princess Camp is for rising kindergarten-third graders.

Archery Camp, Summer 2023

Archery Camp

–June 6-8; 10:00 a.m. to noon; $60
–Participants will learn basic archery skills: shooting, form, and eye dominance.
–Participants must be at least 10 years old on June 6
–Maximum of 12 participants

Martial Arts Camp, Summer 2023

Martial Arts Camp

–June 6-8; 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.; $60
–Participants will learn martial arts skills that stress athletic and emotional well being, character development.
–Rising second-sixth grade 
–Maximum of 45 participants

Creative Writing, Summer Camp 2023

Creative Writing Camp

–June 13-15, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $70
–Participants will strengthen creative writing skills while exploring new ideas. Campers will write a short story and poem.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 15 participants

Manners Matter, Summer Camp 2023

Manners Matter Camp

–June 13-15, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., $70
–Participants will learn introductions, phone manners, and basic dining etiquette.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 20 participants

STEM Camp, Summer 2023

STEM Camp

–June 20-22, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $70
–Participants will do hands-on STEM activities in individual and group settings.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 20 participants

Chess Camp, Summer 2023

Chess Camp*

–June 26-29, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., $85
–Participants will learn fundamental chess moves, skills, and play games.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 36 participants
*This camp follows Asbury VBS, 8:30-noon; bring a packed lunch 

Princess Camp, Summer 2023

Princess Camp*

–June 26-29, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., $85
–Participants will dance, sing, and embrace their inner princess. Costumes encouraged!
–Rising kindergarten-third grade
–Maximum of 20 participants
*This camp follows Asbury VBS, 8:30-noon; bring a packed lunch 

Indoor Lacrosse, Summer Camp 2023

Indoor Lacrosse Camp*

–June 26-29, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., $85
–Participants will learn game fundamentals, stick skills, footwork, and lacrosse lingo.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 35 participants
*This camp follows Asbury VBS, 8:30-noon; bring a packed lunch  

Basketball Camp, Summer 2023

Basketball Camp

–July 12-14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $70
–Participants will learn basic ball handling, shooting, and dribbling skills.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 78 participants

Art Camp, Summer 2023

Art Camp

–July 12-14, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., $70
–Participants will be exposed to origami, water colors, drawing, and print art.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 16 participants

Soccer Camp, Summer 2023

Soccer Camp

–July 18-20, 9:30 to noon, $70
–Participants will learn passing, dribbling skills, rules, and play games.
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 40 participants

Science Camp, Summer 2023

Science Camp

–July 18-20, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., $70
–Participants will explore life under a microscope (cells, bacteria, and more!)
–Rising second-sixth grade
–Maximum of 28 participants

Music Camp, Summer 2023

Music Camp

–July 25-27, 9:00 a.m. to noon, $60
–Participants will engage in creative music making through instruments, singing, games, and dancing.
–Rising first-sixth grade
–Maximum of 45 participants

Refund Policy

50% refund for camps scheduled in June 2023 if written request is emailed before May 15, 2023. 50% refund for camps scheduled in July 2023 if written request is emailed before June 15, 2023. 

Questions? 

Financial aid is available! For details, refunds, or other information, email Recreation Director Ellen Dean.