With more consistently warmer weather, we can’t help but look forward to summer. To that end, the Cody Journal staff has been working to pull together a list of all the various programs available for kids. If you know of more that should be added here, just send us an email.

Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center

The rec center is gearing up for many summer programs that will keep kids moving and learning. See the full information in the brochure that just came out. You can pick one up at the Rec Center.

SWIM PROGRAMS | 6 mo. and up

There are swim programs galore this summer for kids. Watch for the brochure for details or stop by the rec center.

KIDZ ON THE MOVE Summer Camp | K-5th grade (The youngest must have completed Kdg)

June 2- Aug 15 Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, with no camp on July 4.
Activities include Sports Shorts, Full STEM ahead, Lit is a Hit, Morning Movement, Park Play, Mini Golf, Monday at the Movie, Swimming and more.
Pre-register and use punch cards for camp attendance – punch cards can be shared among siblings.

TINY EXPLORERZ | 3-6 years old (must be 3 years old by June 1, 2025)

June 9-Aug 8 except the week of July 4.
Two Sessions: 9:00 am – 10:30 am OR 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
16 spots available
$40 per session

YOUTH SPORTS | 3 yrs – 6th grade

June 2-July 31 Monday-Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm except 4th of July week.
Basketball ($45) and Pre-K & K Basketball ($25):
Session 1: June 3 – June 26 | Tuesday/Thursday
Session 2: July 8 – July 31 | Tuesday/Thursday
Summer Soccer ($45) and Pre-K & K Soccer ($25):
Session 1 at Glendale: June 2 – June25 | Monday/Wednesday
Session 2 at Glendale: July 7 – July 30 | Monday/Wednesday
Summer Baseball Camp ($50)
June 2 – June 25 | Monday/Wednesday
9-12 year olds
Sumer T-Ball Camp ($50)
July 7 – July 30 | Monday/Wednesday
4-6 year olds

CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUES | 16 years and older

Leagues are forming now. Registration and payment is due by May 26.

Watch for the brochure to come soon and check online for more information.

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Cody Center for the Performing Arts

From theatre to gymnastics, dance and cheer camps, the Cody Center for the Performing Arts has a great lineup of summer classes. Some are already sold out, so head over there quickly if this is of interest.

GIGGLE & GROW | Ages 6 mo – 3 yrs

Mondays, June 9 – July 21: 11 – 11:45 am
This is a “caregiver & child” punchcard class. 4 punches for $50 or 6 for $70. Punches can be rolled over.

TUMBLE MONKEYS | Ages 3-4

Mondays, June 9 – July 21: 10 – 10:45 am
Classes introduce young gymnasts to tumbling and body shapes. Classes also emphasize hanging, support, balance, and motor skills. This class utilizes bars, beams, trampoline, and floor. – $75

MINI CHEER CAMP | Ages 6 – 11

Tuesday – Thursday, June 17 – 19: 9 am – Noon
Perfect for cheerleaders in training, this mini camp focuses on traditional cheers and movements while incorporating basic tumbling skills. Campers will get support from the CHS cheer squad as well! – $90

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CHEER CAMP | Ages 12 – 17

Tuesdays, June 10 – July 22: 2 – 3 pm
Go! Fight! Win! This camp is for Middle School and High Schoolers who want to get a jump on the Fall season. Students will focus on strength training, tumbling, tricks and formations. $80

MINI MOVERS | Ages 3-4

Wednesdays, June 11 – July 23: 10 – 10:45 am
This joyful class is designed to introduce young children to the world of movement and dance. Mini Movers have a blast developing gross motor skills and imagination! Through fun partner and group activities, your little one will learn to cooperate, share, and make new friends. – $75

DANCE JAMZ | Ages 6-11

Wednesdays, June 11 – July 23: 5 – 6 pm
This exciting class is perfect for budding dancers who want to explore a variety of styles including Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Creative Movement. Students will work on flexibility, isolations, leaps, turns, rhythm and creativity. – $80

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ | Ages 5-8

Tue – Thur, June 10 – 12: 9 am – Noon
Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Join your favorite characters from OZ as we tour Munchinkin Land, Shiz University, and the Emerald City! Campers will encounter whimsical characters, embark on exciting adventures, and discover the true meanings of courage, friendship and home. – $90

CAMP BLUEY (AND BINGO!) | Ages 5-8

Tue – Thur, June 24 – 26: 9 am – Noon
Get ready for some Heeler-style fun! This action-packed camp is inspired by the beloved Bluey & Bingo. Kids will unleash their imaginations and enjoy a world of pretend play, games, and creativity. We’ll even learn a bit about the “land down under,” Australia! – $90

LILO & STITCH ADVENTURE | Ages 5-8

Tue – Thur, July 8 – 10: 9 am – Noon
Aloha! Join Lilo and Stitch on an unforgettable Hawaiian adventure filled with fun, friendship, and Ohana spirit! Crafts, games, water fun and maybe a little hula dancing will be included in this exciting camp! – $90

DREAMING OF DRAGONS & other Mythical Creatures! | Ages 5-8

Tue – Thur, July 15 – 17: 9 am – Noon
Join us for a magical summer adventure that will transport your child to a world of fantasy, where dragons soar through the sky, mermaids shimmer in the deep, and unicorns graze in mystical meadows. – $90

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Rocky Mountain School of the Arts/Dance Theater

Summer Dance Classes are already up online for beginning dancers to advanced.

EARLY CHILDHOD SUMMER BALLET | Ages 3-5

July 8 – July 29 on Tuesdays, 12:00-12:30
This class is designed for beginning dancers.
Tuition: $40

PRE-ACADAMY SUMMER BALLET | Ages 5 or going into 1st or 2nd Grade

July 8 – July 29 Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:00
This class is designed for beginning dancers who just completed our Early Childhood Class.
Tuition: $40

ACADEMY 1, 1B SUMMER DANCE | 1st-3rd Grades

July 9 – July 29 Tuesdays
These classes are designed for 1st to 3rd grade beginner-intermediate dancers, with 0-3 years of dance training.
Summer Tap: 1:00 – 1:30 | Tuition: $40
Summer Jazz: 1:30 – 2:00 | Tuition: $40
Summer Ballet: 2:00 – 2:30 | Tuition: $40

ACADEMY 2 & 2B SUMMER DANCE | 2nd – 4th Grades

July 8 – July 29
These classes are designed for 2nd-4th grade intermediate dancers, with 2-4 years of dance training recommended.
Summer Tap: 12:30 – 1:00 | Tuition: $40
Summer Jazz: 1:00 – 1:30 | Tuition: $40
Summer Ballet: 1:30 – 2:15 | Tuition: $50

ACADEMY 3 & 3B SUMMER DANCE | 4th – 6th Grades

July 8 – July 31 Tuesday and/or Thursday
These classes are designed for intermediate dancers ages 9-11 with 3-6 years of dance experience.
Summer Jazz/Musical Theatre: Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:15 | Tuition $50
Summer Tap: Tuesdays 11:15 – 12:00 | Tuition $50
Summer Contemporary: Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00 | Tuition $50
Summer Ballet: Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 | Tuition $55

AC 3 & 3B RMDT INTERMEDIATE DANCE INTENSIVE

Academy 3 & 3b students are old enough to participate in our Summer Intermediate Intensive which is a program of RMDT’s Summer Outreach.
June 9-12, 16-19; 12:00-3:00
Master Classes with Natalia Magnicabali June 12 during intensive and June 13; 10:00-1:00
Master Ballet Classes with Randy Pacheco (June 16-19) during intensive including a special boys only class
Intermediate session styles during the intensives may include: ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, musical theatre, or choreography.
Intermediate Intensive Tuition: $325.00

ACADEMY 4B + SUMMER DANCE CLASS

These classes are for the serious dancer only and acceptance is based on a student’s knowledge both physically and mentally, along with technical foundation. Students must be at least 14 years or older with five years of ballet training. A trial class is required before registration is accepted.
Summer Musical Theatre: July 8 – Aug 5 | Tuesdays 12:30 – 1:30 | Tuition $60
Summer Tap: July 8 – Aug 7 | Thursdays 9:45 – 10:30 | Tuition $60
Summer Ballet/Pointe: July 8 – Aug 7 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 12:00 | Tuition $130
Summer Contemporary: July 10 – Aug 7 | Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 | Tuition $60

2025 RMDT ADVANCED INTENSIVE ACADEMY 4B +

RMSA Academy 4B + Academy dancers are eligible and strongly encouraged to participate in Summer Advance Intensive which is a program of RMDT’s Summer Outreach.
June 9-19 (no class June 15): 10:00-3:00
Master Classes with Natalia Magnicaballi June 12-14
Master Ballet Classes with Randy Pacheco (June 16-19) including a special boys only class
Class session styles during the intensives may include: ballet, pointe, conditioning/circuit, flexibility, yoga, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, modern, choreography, or teaching dance.
Tuition: $450

And if music classes fit the bill, there are piano lessons and music camps at the Rocky Mountain School of the Arts

NATURE TRAIL MUSIC CAMP | Ages 4-6

July 14, 16, 17
Music, sounds, and nature are all around us; especially in the summertime. This camp will bring these all together with hands on music fun and an introduction to piano.
Camp fee: $75

MUSICIANS THROUGH THE MILLENNIA CAMP | Ages 6-8

July 28, 30, 31 & Aug 1
Musicians have been around since the beginning of time and this camp will give campers a glimpse of many different musicians from the past to today and the music they gave us. Campers will also learn theory and dabble in composition.
Camp Fee: $95

FORM IN THE ARTS MUSIC CAMP | Ages 9+

June 23-27
Form in the Arts is a composition camp is for students that have had piano instruction and is designed to inspire and equip students to compose their own pieces of music! Students will leave camp knowing how to make a piece of music reflect its title, use motives, organize a piece using a form, and much more. This camp is full of music listening, music making, and music composing. It will also include poetry and art. Snack will be provided.
Camp Fee: $115

SUMMER PIANO LESSONS

Starting June 9th, individual Piano Lessons are limited and available throughout the summer on select days/weeks. Lessons are $30.00 for a lesson and time slots are chosen after registration. Summer lessons are only for CURRENT RMSA Piano Students and space is very limited; first come first serve. For more information on Summer Piano Lessons see Summer Piano Lessons Webpage.

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Buffalo Bill Center of the West

From fishing, to outdoor adventures, to photography and much more, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has educational summer programs to keep kids learning and gaining skills. Registration is open already for summer programs. As classes fill, they will be removed from the site. To see what programs are still available, check online.

• Animals of the West: June 2-4 | Students who finished K-2nd Grade in 2025
• Photography Treks: June 9-11 | Students who finished 4th-8th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• The Great Outdoor Adventure: June 16-June 19 | currently enrolled 4th-8th graders | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• WHATologies: June 23-25 | Students who finished 3rd-5th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• MuseSTEM: July 14-16 | Students who finished 3rd-5th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• Nature s Canvas: July 7-9 | Students who finished 3rd-5th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Sensory Adventures Smell and Sight: Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Little Aspiring Artists: July 21-24 | Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Sensory Adventures Sound: July 18 | Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Colorful Creations morning session: July 28-31 | Students who finished K 2nd grade in 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• Colorful Creations afternoon session: July 28- 31 | Students who finished 3rd 5th grade in 2025 | 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
• Sensory Adventures Touch: July 25 | Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• Art of Angling: August 11-14 | Students who finished 6th-10th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

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Cody Library

The Cody Library will have many special events in conjunction with their Summer Reading Program. You don’t need to be in the reading program, though, to attend the events!

The focus this year is on the 2025 Kindness Projects. One is to help a local family of a 13-year old who was in an accident. This child will be this summer’s recipient for Compete for a Cause (Aug 2). The other kindness project benefits the Park County Animal Shelter. With this one, kids will be actively involved in shelter directed projects to benefit the animals.

• Kickoff Event: “Messtival” – Outdoor Fun with Colors – May 30, 2:00 pm.
• Juggling – June 17, 10:00 am
• Wyo Hoofbeats – July 30, 3:00-5:00 pm
• Magic Show – July 8, 2:00 pm (plus a magic class for ages 8 and up)
• All About Rocks – June 19, 2:00 pm
• Kindness Celebration Picnic – Aug 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

In addition there will other great events such as Geocaching, Yoga, Legos, Nature, Dogs, Crafts and much more!

The library’s Summer Reading Program coordinates with the schools, the Rec Center and more to make all of these events as beneficial as possible.

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Art Camp for Kids

Art Camp for Kids! Taught by Tiffani Feeley.
$150.00

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Camp Invention

East Side Elementary is hosting Camp Invention again this year.

Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.

Location: 801 17th Street, Cody, WY 82414
Program Dates: 6/9/2025 – 6/13/2025
Program Times: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: $275
For children entering grades 1 – 6

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Wyoming Mountain Guides Rock Climbing Camps

There are four of Rock Climbing camps offered by Wyoming Mountain Guides this summer for kids 10-18 years old.
https://wyomingmountainguides.com/product/rockclimbingcamp/
12 spots per camp
Locations: Select locations near Cody, Wyoming
Program Dates:

• Session 1: June 6-8
• Session 2: June 9-11
• Session 3: Aug 1-3
• Session 4: Aug 4-6

Price: $250
For children 9-18 years old

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Dano Youth Camps

13 years old or older
https://danoyouthcamp.org/dano-camps/
Applications opened on March 8 and since the applications could not be accessed online, it can be assumed they are full for this summer.

FIELD CAMPS

Girls: June 28-29
Boys: June 21-22

BOYS CAMPS

Session 1: July 12-19
Session 2: July 22-29
Session 3: Aug 2-9

GIRLS CAMPS

Session 1: July 13-20
Session 2: July 23-30
Session 3: Aug 3-10

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Park County Youth Cycling

This gravel cycling program is open to 7th-12th Graders. Applications were due March 3, so this is likely full for this summer.
https://www.pcyouthcycling.org/

 

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