Rapid City Area Schools District Flyers
DAY CAMPS
Black Hills Boy Scouts
of America (BSA)
144 North St
Rapid City, SD 57701
beascout.scouting.org
Both boys and girls ages K-20 are encouraged to join any of the BSA programs. A Scouting journey provides programs and activities to allow youths to try new things, explore the outdoors, serve others, boost self-confidence and make ethical choices.
Camp DRIVE
2223 Jackson Blvd
Rapid City, SD
campdrivebht.com
Camp DRIVE is a passion project from the founders of Black Hills Tire. It creates a hands on experience to help kids discover their passion.
Children’s House
Montessori Summer Camps
Primary Campus
Ages 3 to 6
Preschool + Kindergarten
4021 Range Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
chkids.net
Elementary Campus
Ages 6 to 12
Grades 1 through 6
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
chkids.net
Montessori summer camps offer 8 weeks of fun and discovery. Ages 3-6 campers will be filled with wonderful indoor and outdoor experiences that will capture their imaginations. Ages 6-12 campers will enjoy outdoor activities that include hiking, sightseeing and swimming in the beautiful Black Hills.
Every Child is Special Child Care & Learning Center
4703 S Canyon Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
621 N Creek Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
everychildisspecial.org
Every Child is Special offers adventurous and fun summer camp programs for ages 5-12. Kids will experience themed activities and special field trips to include swimming, bowling, hiking, area attractions and restaurant tours for a summer of fun, learning and friendship.
Fit-N-Fun Child Care
& Preschool
3660 Sturgis Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
fitnfun.org
During the summer months, Fit-N-Fun in Rapid City offers a camp learning experience for kids ages 3-11. Kids will enjoy a program full of on-the-go activities and field trips, as well as spending time at Fit-N-Fun’s amazing outdoor playground or inside their 17,000 square foot gym.
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons
1202 E St Francis St
Rapid City, SD 57701
gsdakotahorizons.org
The sky’s the limit for Girl Scouts grades K-12 when it comes to decide which of the thousands of rewarding activities to try. Forever friendship is the joy girls find from discovering new museums to camping at a state park all weekend together, or restocking the local food pantry, or lobbying for change at the local city council meeting.
Pennington County
4-H Camps
601 E Centre St
Rapid City, SD 57701
http://tinyurl.com/mr3jcy42
Youths ages 8-19 learn agriculture by doing, following the principles of experiential learning. Youths are empowered through adult collaborations and research-based experiences.
Rapid City Arts Council Summer Camps
The Dahl Arts Center
713 7th St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
rapidcityartscouncil.org/campinfo.html
Weekly art camps for grades 1-3 and 4-7 are sure to unleash kids’ creativity for a fun-filled artistic journey.
YMCA, Custer Branch
Child Care & Camp
644 Crook St
Custer, SD 57730
rcymca.org/locations/custer-ymca/custer-ymca
Each week offers a different fun theme for field trips and activities, with swimming included.
YMCA Giraffic
Park Day Camp
22734 US-385
Hill City, SD 57745
rcymca.org/youth-programs/giraffic-park-day-camp
Giraffic Park is specifically designed as an introduction to elementary-aged children to experience camp for the first time. Kids are dropped off in the morning and picked up in the evenings, and throughout the day they get a chance to gain some outdoor skills, make new friends and grow as people.
Youth & Family
Services (YFS)
Girls Inc. of Rapid City
120 E Adams St, Ste 400
Rapid City, SD 57701
youthandfamilyservices.org/girls-inc-of-rapid-city
YFS Girls Inc. serves girls ages 6-11 with fun, educational, and recreational programs. Girls are inspired to be strong, smart and bold with challenging and creative experiences.
Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps
Black Hills State University
1200 University St.
Spearfish, SD 57799
bhsu.edu/about-bhsu/community/summer-camps/Dakota-Dreams
Incoming 7th and 8th grade students will have hands-on learning exposure to ten career paths with a 5-day overnight residential camp at Black Hills State University, with day trips to Western Dakota Technical College and SD School of Mines, and afternoon tours of area business and industry. Evening recreational and social activities will also be available.
Dakota Frontier Camp Adventure for Kids
12913 Bear Butte Lake Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
Dakota Frontier Camp provides a free one-week summer camp and year-round activities for kids with cancer, located one mile west of Bear Butte.
RELIGIOUS CAMPS
Black Hills Retreat Center
12145 Paha Sapa Rd
Deadwood, SD 57732
blackhillsretreat.org
Adventure awaits campers at Black Hills Retreat Center – water activities, zipline, high and low ropes course, and much more are sure to thrill campers as they grow in their faith at this secluded retreat. Packages are available to rent for any ministry event.
Camp Hallawasa
12513 Argyle Rd
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Hallawasa.com
A Camp Hallawasa experience will help kids in grades 3-12 connect with God, nature, and one another. The remote setting encourages campers to disconnect and to be able to interact and build meaningful relationships.
Camp Judson
12965 Old Hill City Rd
Keystone, SD 57751
campjudson.org
Camp Judson covers 160 acres of remote terrain. Camp days blend hikes, swimming, boating, campfires and sleeping under the stars, with downtime to explore nature and grow with God.
Cedar Canyon Camp
5130 Memorial Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
cedarcanyoncamp.com
Cedar Canyon Camp is located in Rapid City, but it feels like it could be in a secluded area of the Black Hills. Churches and other organizations host their camps and events throughout the year here to connect and grow with God.
Flag Mountain Camp
23071 Kinney Springs Rd
Hill City, SD 57745
dakotayouthandyoungadults.org/fmc.html
Retreat your kids to the heart of the Black Hills for worship and adventure. Kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, archery and crafts, are some of the activities that await campers at Flag Mountain Camp.
Outlaw Ranch
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd
Custer, SD 57730
losd.org/outlaw
Experience a blend of outdoor activities at Outlaw Ranch’s youth and family summer camps, each with a custom-designed week of faith, fun and exploration in the beautiful Black Hills.
Placerville Camp UCC
13801 SD-44
Rapid City, SD 57702
placervillecamp.net
Modern amenities await campers at this historical camp that’s provided a place of retreat for more than 100 years. The facility is available to rent for your camps or events. Kids, teens, adults and families enjoy different church camps and retreats available here.
Rainbow Bible Ranch
14676 Lone Tree Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
rainbowbibleranch.org
Kids ages 6-18 are able to enjoy riding horses and working with livestock. Ranch adventures are fun with teaching colts how to lead, camping, playing capture the flag, and fishing activities. Campers will grow with God while learning and experiencing ranch life.
Rimrock Camp and Retreat Center
23125 Thunderhead Falls Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
rimrock.camp
Worship and outdoor activities are provided for youths, adults, and families to connect with God, self and others.
Storm Mountain Center
23740 Storm Mountain Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
dakotasumc.org/camping/storm-mountain
Storm Mountain is located just 20 minutes outside of Rapid City. Church camps happen throughout the summer, and the gorgeous facilities are rentable for family reunions or other events.
STEM/STEAM YOUTH PROGRAMS
Brick Bots & Beakers
236 W Jackson Blvd
Spearfish, SD 57783
bricksbotsbeakers.com/blackhills
Kids will discover a passion for programming, robotics, chemistry and more fascinating STEAM concepts.
Camp Invention: Illuminate
Corral Dr Elementary
3736 Corral Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
summercamps.com/camp/camp-invention-at-rapid-city-location-tbd/
A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids grades K-6 build creative inventions and lasting friendships.
Code Ninjas
5565 Bendt Dr, Suite 404
Rapid City, SD 57702
codeninjas.com
Dedicated code senseis will guide your child through the wonders of coding during one of Code Ninjas’ summer camps. Coding is such an increasingly valuable skill in today’s world, and your child can learn the skill all while having a blast.
Dakota STEAM Learning LLC
5311 Sheridan Lake Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
dakotasteamlearning.com
Kids get up close and personal with STEAM concepts during this two week camp.
The Mammoth Site
1800 US-18 BYP
Hot Springs, SD 57747
mammothsite.org/summer-classes
Register for STEAM camps and let your kids experience the joy of discovery at the Mammoth Site. Families are invited to dig together and experience paleontology first hand.
South Dakota Mines
501 E St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
sdsmt.edu/SummerCamps/
It is rocket science at SD Mine’s summer STEM programs. And sword science. And computer science. And so much more!
West River Health Science Center
4300 Cheyenne Blvd
Box Elder, SD 57719
bhsu.edu/rapid-city
High schoolers and middle schoolers get a chance to explore nursing as a career during this West River Health Science Center’s Give Nursing a Shot camp each summer.
YMCA of Rapid City
815 Kansas City St
Rapid City, SD 57701
rcymca.org/child-care/school-age
YMCA Custer Branch
644 Crook St
Custer, SD 57730
rcymca.org/locations/custer-ymca/custer-ymca
Full fun-day school age programs are offered during the summer months, where the curriculum focuses on a variety of subjects. In addition, the YMCA offers youth sports and aquatic programs and much more.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS
Black Hills Basecamp
2461 Seger Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
bhbasecamp.com
Kids ages 6-10 and youths ages 11-16 work on their climbing skills at the climbing facility and then put their new-found climbing ability to the test in the Black Hills
Camp Bob Marshall
25007 Camp Bob Marshall Rd
Custer, SD 57730
campbobmarshall.org
This classic and rustic camp located 6 miles east of Custer provides a retreat for youth camping adventure. Hiking, bicycling, trout fishing, boating, swimming, campfires and storytelling are some of the activities that make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch & Adventure Base
24201 Bobcat Rd
Custer, SD 57730
camp.blackhillsbsa.org
This camp hosts the Boy Scouts and provides their campers an opportunity to get acquainted with nature and outside adventure.
Outdoor Campus – West
4130 Adventure Trail
Rapid City, SD 57702
gfp.sd.gov/toc-west
Make sure to check out the always-changing offerings of outdoor classes that focus on fishing, camping, hunting and much more. Families are able to enjoy these classes together and discover a new way to experience the Black Hills.
PERFORMING ARTS
Academy of Dance Arts
230 Main St, Suite B
Rapid City, SD 57701
4251 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Special dance camps are offered throughout the summer with fun themes that are sure to thrill the dancers in your life.
Black Hills Community Theatre
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
https://www.bhct.org/bhct-summer-stage.html
William Shakespear’s Love’s Labour’s Lost is this year’s Summer Stage production at outdoor locations throughout Rapid City between June 1st and June 9th, plus at Lead’s Renaissance Faire June 15th & 16th. Black Hills Community Theatre is excited to bring free theatre to our community for family-fun enjoyment. Youth and adult workshops are also available year-round.
Black Hills String Retreat @ Cedar Canyon Camp
5130 Memorial Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
bhsuzuki.org/black-hills-string-retreat
Since 1990, the Black Hills String Retreat has offered kids a wide variety of fun musical activities. There’s a Suzuki Day Camp for preschool to 3rd grade students, and youths in grades 5-12 are offered more intensive and varied programs under the direction of outstanding guest faculty in a casual, fun environment. All campers participate in a closing performance concert.
Black Hills Playhouse Jr. Camps
Placerville Camp & Retreat Center
13801 W Hwy 44
Rapid City, SD 57702
Blackhillsplayhouse.com
The Black Hills Playhouse Jr. Performing Arts Camps provide a full week overnight camping experience for grades 5-7 and 8-12. The 5-7 graders will explore their skill level and expand their theatre experience and knowledge. The 8-12 program moves youths to expand their capabilities. Both camps are an inclusive and creative theatre experience that focuses on lifetime learning and appreciation of the arts.
Flying Lotus
5734 Sheridan Lake Rd, Ste 206
Rapid City, SD, 57702
flyinglotusaerial.com
In this two week program, campers can learn the basics of aerial and end the week with a performance.
Matthews Opera House & Arts Center
612 Main St
Spearfish, SD 57783
matthewsopera.com/education-and-programs/youth-engagement
During the summer, Matthews Opera House & Arts Center offers free arts, crafts, and theater program to kids in grades 2-12, where youths experience arts and every aspect of theater inside the historic Matthews Opera House.
Rushmore National Music Camp @ Camp Judson
12965 Old Hill City Rd
Keystone, SD 57751
rushmoremusiccamp.com
Rushmore National Music Camp will host senior high students for a week this summer at Camp Judson. Your young musician will have the opportunity to perform in concert and jazz band, along with activities including chess, fitness, dance and choir. Weather permitting, a final concert experience is held at the Mt. Rushmore Amphitheater.
SPORTS SKILL CAMPS & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club
3737 N Elk Vale Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
blackhillsrapids.com
This soccer club is passionate about providing a unique path for every player and offers a Skills Soccer Camp for ages 5-10, and a Summer Soccer Camp for ages 6-13. So, whether your kid wants soccer to be a hobby or if they’re serious about competition, the Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club wants to craft a camp experience that’s right for everyone.
Black Hills State University
Yellow Jacket Youth Individual & Team Sports Camps
1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799
blackhillsstatemensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT
Elementary, middle school and high school athletes are offered opportunities to develop and improve their basketball skills and abilities. All camps offered are a great basketball experience for athletes of all skill levels.
Black Hills Community Theatre
601 Columbus St
Rapid City, SD 57701
https://www.bhct.org/bhct-summer-stage.html
William Shakespear’s Love’s Labour’s Lost is this year’s Summer Stage production at outdoor locations throughout Rapid City between June 1st and June 9th, plus at Lead’s Renaissance Faire June 15th & 16th. Black Hills Community Theatre is excited to bring free theatre to our community for family-fun enjoyment. Youth and adult workshops are also available year-round.
Breakthrough Basketball Camps
631 WaTiki Way
Box Elder, SD 57719
866-846-7892
breakthroughbasketball.com/camps/southdakota.html
Middle and high schoolers who are looking to improve and further their basketball skills will be able to take their game to the next level before next season starts.
Canyon Lake Little League
PO Box 9072
Rapid City, SD 57709
canyonlakelittleleague.org
Regardless of physical size, skill, strength, gender, religion or nationality, Canyon Lake Little League offers baseball, softball, and a challenger division to kids ages 4-16. A District Travel program is also offered for a more competitive playing opportunity.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Sports Camp
Black Hills State University
1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799
southdakotafca.org/camp
Boys and girls grades 7-12 will receive intense athletic instruction in football, basketball, golf, cheer, cross country, swimming, soccer, tennis, track, wrestling, and volleyball. Youths learn practical leadership skills, hear inspirational speakers, engage in nightly programs, build lifelong friendships and more!
Ignite Soccer Club
3119 Flint Dr
Rockerville, SD 57702
ignitesoccersd.com
This youth soccer club is family-focused and emphasizes good sportsmanship and success in both the sport of soccer and in life.
Nike Softball Camp – Black Hills State University
Yellow Jacket Field
1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799
ussportscamps.com/softball/nike/softball-camp-black-hills-state-university
Girls ages 6-14 will learn how to play softball with some of the best training in the area, while having fun and creating lasting memories.
Physio Performance
1130 W Omaha St
Rapid City, SD 57701
bhphysio.com/training
Board-certified performance coaches use state-of-the-art biomechanics technology for uncovering the details of what makes your youth perform at his/her best. Summer classes, camps and training sessions this summer for elementary-age, middle school, high school and college-aged athletes.
Rapid City Gymnastics Academy
2025 Samco Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
rapidcitygymnastics.com
Hone your competitive gymnastic skills this summer at Rapid City Gymnastics Academy. Summer program features a guest clinician.
Rapid City Junior Olympic USA Fastpitch Girls Softball League
4415 Parkview Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
rapidcitygirlsfastpitch.com
Opportunities for personal and athletic growth will be provided to girls ages 4-18 as they learn the fundamentals of softball.
Rapid City Parks & Recreation
515 West Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
rapidcity.activityreg.com
Swimming, golf, tennis and more. Kids are able to register for classes to improve these skills and maybe discover a new love.
Rapid City Sliders Baseball
1555 Rand Rd, Ste B
Rapid City, SD 57702
rapidcitysliders.com
Sliders Baseball is the premier youth baseball development and travel program in western SD for ages 11-18.
Rapid City Youth Baseball Little League
1450 32nd St
Rapid City, SD 57702
rapidcityyouthbaseball.com
Rapid City Youth Baseball Little League offers kids ages 4-12 the opportunity to experience and benefit of baseball
SD School of Mines Athletics
Hardrocker Youth Individual & Team Sports Camps
501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
hardrockersportscamps.com
Learn from SD Mines Hardrockers’ athletic staff during camps for individual youths entering grades 4-12.
Sturgis Soccer Association
P.O. 833
Sturgis, SD 57785
sturgissoccer.com
This soccer club serves all of western SD. They strive to meet the unique needs of each player.