Day Camps in and around Salt Lake City

The best day camps in and around Salt Lake City!
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Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids
Wherever your young scientist’s interests fall - astronomy and aeronautics, chemistry, engineering and robotics, dinosaurs and fossils, entomology, botany, biology, or forensics - Little Beakers offers a camp that is the right fit for them!
In addition to themed activities, each 5-day camp includes hours of hands-on science including: chemical reactions, stretchy polymers, molecular model building and more. Morning and afternoon camp sessions are available. Daily snacks are included. For children ages 5+.
Locations in Sandy and Orem! Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot!

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and creativity at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum! From digging for dinosaur fossils to exploring outer space, experimenting in the science lab, and creating imaginative works of art, our STEAM-focused summer camps offer endless opportunities for learning and fun. Designed for children ages 5–10, each 5-day camp provides a hands-on project that encourages curiosity, social interaction, and skill-building in a supportive environment. With a variety of exciting themes to choose from, every camper can find something that sparks their interest. Plus, participants enjoy free access to the museum throughout their camp week.
Girl Scouts of Utah Summer Camps
Join Girl Scouts of Utah for a summer of adventure!
Our camps, Trefoil Ranch and Camp Cloud Rim, are open to all - but we do offer Girl Scout-only pricing. At Trefoil Ranch in Provo Canyon, campers enjoy equestrian programs, archery, woodworking, and high ropes courses. Nestled in the woods above Park City, Camp Cloud Rim provides classic summer camp fun, with activities that include canoeing, sailing, and kayaking, pottery, rock climbing, and backpacking.
Camp isn’t just about making S’mores! Our camps foster self-esteem, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships. Don't miss out—sign up today!
Camp ICS
Register Now for Camp ICSParents rave about Intermountain Christian School's Camp ICS.
- "My girls have loved Camp ICS."
- "Camp ICS has excellent programs, experienced teachers, polite and respectful staff, aftercare options, is conveniently close to the freeway, and a fair price."
Camp is thoughtfully split into two age groups Camp ICS Jr. (4 years old - entering 2nd grade) and Camp ICS (entering 3rd - entering 6th grade), to make for age-appropriate fun for everyone! For each day of the week at Camp ICS, campers can expect to do something uniquely different!
Learn more at their website, or contact Camp ICS Director Ben Stoddard at bestoddard@intermountainchristian.org or 801-365-0370 if you have questions.
Clark Planetarium
Blast off into summer with Clark Planetarium’s incredible Summer Space Academy! From June through August, kids can experience the ultimate adventure in our full- or half-day camps packed with hands-on experiments, interactive activities, and galactic fun. Whether your child dreams of exploring distant worlds or unlocking the mysteries of science, every day brings new discoveries and excitement. Our programs blend learning and play to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong passion for STEM—all in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. Affordable, unforgettable, and out of this world—don’t wait! Enroll today and give your child a summer that truly soars.
At Alta Summer Camp, every day is an adventure!
Alta Summer Camp is a five‑day, full‑day summer adventure—with meals included—created to strengthen children’s connection with nature through meaningful, hands‑on experiences. Designed for ages 6–12, the camp invites young adventurers to spend a week exploring science, ecology, and the unique environment of the Cottonwood Canyons. Campers engage in nature‑based activities, outdoor discovery, and experiential learning that deepens their understanding of the mountains we love. Through guided exploration, creative projects, and time spent observing the natural world, children build curiosity, confidence, and appreciation for the outdoors. Our goal is to inspire a lasting love for nature and encourage campers to see themselves as part of our mountain ecosystem.
Adventure-Filled Superior Summer Camp in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
Superior Summer Camp is a full‑day mountain adventure, with meals included, designed for children ages 5–10 to build teamwork, confidence, and connection in the heart of Snowbird. Each week, campers experience a taste of Snowbird Summer Adventures such as ropes course challenges, mountain coaster rides, tram access to alpine trails, and daily park exploration. Outdoor picnics and shared experiences help children grow together. Campers enjoy daily free‑choice art and creativity, along with a weekly focus theme that encourages learning something NEW. Transportation is available from the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon, or families may choose to drive.





