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Captivate your child's imagination! These special interest themed camps will engage the camper ages 6-13 with physical and intellectual challenges, crafts and interactive games. Bring a lunch and drink.

One Day and Weeklong Camps

​Date
 ​Camp
 Fee​
 ​Registration Deadline
December 19​Wonka's Chocolate Factory

Calling all Oompa Loompas and anyone else who loves making and eating sweets! This day will focus on making mouth-watering treats such as marshmallow fun pops, chocolate mice and more! We’ll take time to play some fun Wonka games too.

$25​12/17
​December 21​Junior Chef Boot Camp

Stir up some creativity! Budding chefs will master kitchen fundamentals and feed their love of cooking by creating mini pizzas, French toast, strudels and sliders, along with a treat to feed their sweet tooth. There’s plenty of taste testing along the way!

​$25​12/19​
December 26​Lego Mania

It's building time and your kids are an important piece! Play games such as Sky High Tower Challenge and Bridge Master that allow kids to create, build and compete using Lego Bricks.

​$25​12/24​
​December 28Spy Camp

Put your investigation skills to the test! Campers will create their own secret agent identity and disguise. Then, all agents will participate in special missions involving secret codes, deciphering clues and getting to the vault before tripping the alarm.

$25​12/26
​December 31​Nerf Wars (NEW!)

Ready. Aim. Fire! Get your game face on with camo paint and then gear up for an epic day of shooting games like Capture the Flag and King of the Hill. You’ll also get plenty of target practice with a variety of shooting ranges, skeet shooting and an obstacle challenge. Safety glasses will be worn for all activities.

​$2512/27
January 2​Zombie Fest

We want braaaiins! Gather the walking dead and play games such as Pass the Brains and Zombie Tag. Make and eat Zombielicious foods and finish by creating your own zombie look using clothing and make-up.

​$25​12/31

How to Register

Special paperwork is required prior to attending. Due to supply needs, advance registration is required.

Call Boston Recreation Center M-F, 9am-5pm to register for camps: (316) 688-9301.

DCF VisionCard is not accepted for this program.

Specialty Camp Paperwork

Location & Hours

All specialty camps (unless otherwise noted) are held 8am - 5pm at Boston Recreation Center, 6655 E Zimmerly.

Week-Long Camps

​Date
 ​Camp
 ​Fee
 Registration Deadline​
​June 5-9
 Outdoor Adventure Camp at O.J. Watson Park​ Ages 10-14
Put down those video games and get out in the fresh air! Discover all the activities the great outdoors has to offer such as fishing, creeking, horseback riding and kayaking. Learn how to build a camp fire, cook lunch, ride the pedal boats, play miniature golf and other fun outdoor games.
 $149​ Wednesday prior to the start of camp​
​June 12-16
 Outdoor Adventure Camp at O.J. Watson Park​ Ages 6-9
Put down those video games and get out in the fresh air! Discover all the activities the great outdoors has to offer such as fishing, creeking, horseback riding and kayaking. Learn how to build a camp fire, cook lunch, ride the pedal boats, play miniature golf and other fun outdoor games.
 $149​ Wednesday prior to the start of camp​
​June 5-9
 ​Project Runway Camp
Do you have a passion for fashion? Campers will create some fierce fashion accessories, design their own t-shirt, learn about make-up and hair styling, receive modeling tips and participate in a fashion shoot. On the last day you’ll rock the runway while showing off your new skills.
 $125
 ​5/31
​June 19-23
 ​Jedi Training Camp
Come to a galaxy far away and earn your place on the Jedi Council. Experience the true training of a Jedi, learn to use the force, develop light saber skills and make your very own edible light saber! Come help restore the Jedi Order.		 $119
 6/14​
​July 10-14
 Hogwart's Academy​
Campers will take part in a number of wizarding activities such as Potion Making, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Magical Creatures, Quidditch and plenty of games that will give them chances to earn points for their houses.		 $119
 ​7/5
​July 24-28
 Medieval Times​
Step back in time and have a royal blast! All knights shall prove their bravery through archery, jousting and fun games like storming the castle. Create your own armor and coat-of-arms, design a catapult, learn to juggle like a jester and defend the castle against the dragons and black wizards.		 $119
 7/19​