Summer Camps

Summer provides a lot of opportunity to be active and gain new experiences. We have opportunities for children, youth, and adults including summer-long day camps, nature camps, adaptive recreation and leadership programs.

Summer Day Camps

Our Summer Day Camps are all about creating memories, exploring new adventures, making friends, and celebrating being a kid.

Extreme Teens Summer Camp

A fun and structured Summer Day Camp program for teens who have completed 6-8th grade.

Nature Camps

Pioneers Park Nature Center offers Nature Camps for children ages 3–6 and youth in grades K-8. The programs are designed to inspire curiosity and to build understanding of others and of their surroundings, through guidance of caring staff and featuring the outdoors and natural wonder.

Adaptive Recreation Camps

Camps for individuals with intellectual, mental, and physical needs. Campers reconnect with old friends and make new ones while developing skills in a fun environment.

Junior Leader Program

The Junior Leader experience features several key components, all of which are designed to challenge, motivate and inspire program participants to become dynamic leaders.

Need Based Scholarships

Scholarship applications are available at all recreation centers, the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, the Playground Office, and online. Applicants must provide proof of income (copy of tax return or most recent paycheck stub), size of household and statement of need. Once your application has been received, your location will make contact to discuss your request.

Title XX

All programs, except Irving, are approved to accept Title XX, the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Subsidy Program. The purpose is to assist low income families with child care expenses. For eligibility information, call 800-383-4278 or visit www.accessnebraska.ne.gov.