Summer Camps for Kids in Ogden, UT

Summer is right around the corner. You know what that means– your kids will be home a lot more. While summer is, first and foremost, a chance for kids to relax and have fun, it’s also an opportunity for them to learn a new skill, pick up a hobby, and make new friends. So, where’s the one place they can do all of this? Summer camp.

Ogden has no shortage of exciting day camp options for kids of all ages, from nature and hiking camps to STEM and coding programs. If you’re looking for a way to keep your kids busy this summer, look no further.

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Ogden Nature Center

Get outside and explore nature with Ogden Nature Center's summer day camps. With age-specific programs for kids ages 2–12, a Volunteens Program for ages 13–16, and even family and adult camps, there's an outdoorsy option for the whole family. Camp themes range from Totally Gross! and Animal Ambassadors to Eco Art and Marvelous Mammals. Teens can dig into habitat restoration projects or step up as volunteer assistants for younger campers.

Location: 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, Utah

Dates: June–August

Contact: 385-470-0036

GOAL Foundation

The GOAL (Get Out And Live) Foundation offers youth summer camps that focus on outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle. These programs are for kids ages 6–18 and are available at all skill levels. Maybe your child is already super active and wants to improve their skills, or they're new to hiking, mountain biking, or rock climbing and want to learn the basics. Whatever the case, there's a place for them at the GOAL Foundation!

Location: 2440 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401
Dates: June and July
Contact: 801-399-1773, admin@goalfoundation.com

Treehouse Museum

For 30 years, the Treehouse Museum

has been beloved by Ogden locals and visitors alike for decades. Since the beginning, it's been a magical place where children can unleash their imagination and pursue their natural curiosity. This summer, Treehouse is offering five week-long workshops including art, theater, a Summer Shakespeare Workshop, and a brand-new Filmmaking class led by guest host author and filmmaker James Kennedy.

Location: 347 22nd Street, Ogden, UT 84401
Dates: June–July
Contact: 801-394-9663, treehouse@treehousemuseum.org

George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

The Dinosaur Park is relaunching summer camps in 2026 with hands-on STEAM themes for ages 2 through adult. Toddler sessions (ages 2-4) run Monday mornings in June and July. Tyrannatots (ages 4-6) meet Monday afternoons. Junior Paleontologist camps (ages 7-12) range from single-day to three-day deep dives. There are also teen camps, adult-only sessions, and family camps. Themes include "The Time Before Land," "Can You Outrun a Dinosaur?" and "Dinosaur Detectives." Member pricing starts at $20 per session, and bundle discounts are available. Registration is open now.

1544 Park Blvd, Ogden | dinosaurpark.org/summer-camps

The Front Climbing Club

Kids ages 6–14 can enjoy an active, adventurous camp experience at Front Climbing Club summer youth camps. They'll learn the basics of rock climbing while making new friends, challenging themselves, and building confidence on and off the climbing wall. All equipment is provided, and experienced climbing instructors lead camps. Camps are available for new climbers who want to learn fundamentals and experienced climbers looking to improve their skills.

Location: 225 20th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
Dates: May–August (Advanced camp in August only)
Contact: 866-662-3529

YMCA Of Northern Utah

YMCA Of Northern Utah’s day camps give kids a chance to learn, play, and make new friends all summer long. In the preschool camp (ages 2–4), little ones explore theme-based activities, weekly field trips, and guest visits in a nurturing, secure environment. Traditional day camps for kids 5–12 feature themed weeks like Young Scientists, YMCA Camp's Got Talent, Artistic License, and Great Outdoors. YMCA's specialty STEM day camp — beginner for ages 5–8 and advanced for ages 8–12 — is a fun opportunity for campers to experiment, engineer, and problem solve. Financial assistance and DWS childcare subsidy are available.

Locations:
Traditional Day Camp and STEM Day Camp: Mound Fort Junior High
Preschool Day Camp: Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation YMCA Community Family Center

Dates: June–August
Contact: 801-466-6299, ymcautah.org

Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas is located in South Ogden and offers a wide variety of excellent summer programs for kids ages 5–14. Week-long half-day camps cover everything from Robotics and AI to Roblox, Minecraft, and more. Whatever your child is most interested in, Code Ninjas camps are guaranteed to take their existing love of technology to a whole new level.

Location: 5735 Harrison Blvd, South Ogden, UT 84403
Dates: April–August depending on program
Contact: 801-810-6826

Ziegfeld Arts Academy

The Ziegfeld Arts Academy summer arts camp is a two-week session that includes theater classes in acting, dancing, music, visual arts, costume and set design, and much more — culminating in three live performances at The Ziegfeld Theater. Kids ages 6–12 of all experience levels are welcome. New this year: the Minis Program, a fun introduction to musical theater designed specifically for ages 5–7. If you have a child who wants to get in front of the spotlight, this could be a great first step toward a future in the arts. Who knows? You may just have a natural-born performer on your hands!

Location: 3934 E Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403
Dates: June–August
Contact: 855-944-2787

More Summer Camps Worth Checking Out

Looking for even more options? Here are a few additional programs in and around Ogden to add to your list:

  • Weber State University Summer Camps — Teens can explore mountain biking, business, STEM, and more on the WSU campus in Ogden. Programs run June–July. weber.edu/summercamps
  • Ninja Warehouse — Week-long, half-day camps for ages 6–13 packed with ninja obstacle courses, parkour, and team challenges. Morning and afternoon sessions available. ninjawarehouse.com

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