Summer Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year again, summer is nearing and fun activities for kids are upon us.

There are many opportunities for Cheyenne’s youth during the summer months. From YMCA Summer Day Camp to Art Camps, being bored isn’t an option.

YMCA Summer Day Camp

This is a in-demand Summer Camp option for Cheyenne Youth and they offer Full Time, Part Time and Weekly packages. From bowling, museum trips, to bumper cars, the experiences during the Day Camp are vast. Member and Non-member rates are available.

DAY CAMP

Summer Youth Programs – SEEK

Summer Educational Experience for Kids (SEEK) is a unique summer experience designed to challenge our young people. Its goal is to stimulate creativity through hands-on programs and activities in arts and sciences for students ages 5-12. Classes are designed for specific age groups. SEEK is open to all children who wish to discover and develop their talents. Registration began on March 29th and continues until the start date of June 17th. 

Flydragon Design Art Studio Summer Camps

There are nine unique camps for school aged kids all summer long and each will help kids dive into different artistic experiences. Sign up before May 31st for just $99. The cost is $109 for those who sign up after May 31st. Call (307) 514-5547.

REGISTER NOW SUMMER CAMP

Old West Museum Camps

Cost per student per camp: $130 for Museum Members ($60 for afternoon only); $160 for non-Museum members ($80 for afternoon only). Camps run Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm (1:00pm – 5:00pm for afternoon only). Fees include art supplies and snacks.  Pre-registration required. Please bring your own sack lunch. Space is limited, register today!

• June 17-21, Western Art Camp – Kids will learn the basics of western and folk art, creating a wide variety of projects under the guidance of area artists. The group will be broken down by age to make sure the projects are fun for everyone. Ages 5-14.
• August 12-16, Cowboy & Cowgirl Camp – Relive the dust and glory of the American West! Learn about the Old West with cowboys, ranchers, mountain men, gold panners, art projects and more! Ages 5-12.

SUMMER CAMP INFO

LARAMIE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SUMMER READING

The annual program encourages everyone from children to adults to set a reading goal of either 25 hours, 25 days or 25 books to be completed by mid-August. Sign-up begins on May 24^th. Participants can register for the program and pick up their reading cards at any of the library’s locations in Cheyenne, Burns, Pine Bluffs or our Bookmobile.

As participants read throughout the summer, they can mark off their goals on a summer reading card and keep track of their progress. Participants can come into the library to pick up a prize for every 5 books, hours, or days they complete toward their goal. The first day to pick up reading prizes is June 8^th and prize pick up will end on August 18^th. 

SUMMER READING REGISTRATION