16 Jul Virtual Summer Camp for Kids in 2020
Summer camps have been a quintessential part of childhood for a lot of American families. If you’re going to lose your mind having your kids home more than normal this summer, consider one of these virtual (and free!) camps for your kids to “attend”!
Camp Wonderopolis
Fun for kids of all ages, Camp Wonderopolis offers fun, free STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — programs. How does a hot air balloon fly? Why does slime feel so gooey? How does a crane work? These are just a few of the things your child can explore this summer.
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
From June to August, kids ages 6 through 13 can enjoy mixed media, painting, drawing, and textile art classes via Zoom through The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami. Families in the area can even pick up art supplies curbside before class.
Camp Supernow
Kids ages 5 to 11 can join a virtual “cabin” at Camp Supernow where they’ll be paired with a counselor and other campers from across the country for an hour of crafts and activities on Zoom. Each session lasts two weeks and costs $199 per camper, but you can enjoy a free trial day to see if your kid’s into it first!
Varsity Tutors
Why not use the time at home to have your child learn a new language, solve brain teasers, or even practice their creative writing. Tailored for specific grade levels — kindergarten and up — your kid can enjoy week-long camps in pretty much any subject that interests them with Varsity Tutors.
Happy Camper Live
From sports and arts and crafts to photography and magic, Happy Camper Live will give your kiddo a real camp feel at home — there’s even a virtual campfire! You can stock up on some camp gear ahead of time to really make your child feel like they’re at camp.
PBS Kids
The PBS Kids for Parents site offers up free age-by-age tips, crafts, games, and activities to get you through summer. You can search by your child’s age and the area you’d like to work on to find the best options — and, yes, some of the activities will include characters like Daniel Tiger and Elmo.
View the full roundup on Parents.com!