Week 1: May 26-29, 2026

Registration for Summer Stretch 2026 will open on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Give your child the chance to explore, discover, and connect with the great outdoors! Our Summer Nature Camp offers hands-on adventures designed to spark curiosity and encourage a love for the natural world. Campers will enjoy guided hikes, wildlife observation, team-building games, and interactive ecology activities. Join us for a season of exploration, friendship, and fresh air!  

Instructor: Cam Sample

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering K-6th
Tuition: $150

Do you love dogs? Then I am PAW-sitive you will love this camp! All week, activities will be centered around all things dogs. We will meet friendly dogs, make dog treats, dog toys, dog crafts, and play all sorts of dog-themed games! From tug of war, dog trivia, the pooper scooper challenge, and painting a picture of your own dog, you will have the opportunity to celebrate one of life’s greatest pets! You can also sign up for a time for your parent to bring your dog in to show the rest of the campers. KCD would feel very FUR-tunate if you joined this awesome camp! Fees include supplies for making dog treats, toys, and crafts. Please bring in a picture of your dog, a drink, and a snack. 

Instructor: Caitlin Carroll

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering 2nd-6th
Tuition: $200

Get ready for the most colorful week of summer! Painting Playground is a dream come true for kids who love to create. Each day, artists will dive into a new painting experience—watercolors, tempera, large scale, experimental tools, and tons of vibrant color. This camp is all about freedom, exploration, and joyful mess-making as kids discover just how fun painting can be. If your child lights up at the sight of a paintbrush, this is the camp for them!

Instructor: Halcombe Miller
Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering K-5th
Tuition: $200

KCD Girls Lacrosse Camp is designed to provide age and skill-appropriate instruction to players of all experience levels. Whether your child has played for years or is picking up a stick for the very first time, this camp will be highly beneficial through our focus on stick skills, teamwork, and FUN! Each day will introduce new concepts and include drills, small-group games, and scrimmages. Come learn the "Fastest Sport on Two Feet" from the top program in Kentucky! Equipment will be provided for those in need.

Instructor: Patrick McAnulty
Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering K-9th
Tuition: $185

READY, SET, BAKE! Come join Chef Jamie and learn how to make dazzling and delicious desserts such as Oreo dirt cake, poptarts, and more. You will also create our own colorful, artistic cookbook that can be used for years to come! So, roll up your sleeves, get ready to measure, mix, pour, decorate, and have some SUMMER FUN!  

Instructor: Jamie Whitaker
Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering K-5th
Tuition: $275

Instructor: James Booker
Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering 5th-8th
Tuition: $150

Campers will learn the basics of pickleball and badminton through age-appropriate instruction, skill-building games, and friendly matches. Each day focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence in a positive and supportive environment. With plenty of movement, laughter, and creative activities mixed in, campers of all skill levels are welcome. By the end of the week, participants will have improved their skills and made new friends.

Instructor: Arron Davis

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering 1st-8th
Tuition: $165

Instructor: Val Vertrees

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering JK-5th
Tuition: $160

Join Coach Pollitt (USSF C License) for an AWESOME week of the best sport on the planet, FUTBOL! We will ALWAYS have a ball at our feet and a smile on our faces! We’ll focus on ball handling, inside-of-the-foot pass, instep drive, receiving/trapping, shooting/finishing, and game situations. These skills will be incorporated into small-sided games and activities in order to maximize FUN and touches on the ball. We will have treats at the end of each day for hard workers, and our KCD soccer players will come and play with us, too!

Instructor: Clark Pollitt

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 9 am – Noon

Grades: Entering JK-4th
Tuition: $185

Calling all Pokémon fans! Join Coach Cam for an exciting week of looking at different Pokémon cards, learning about all Pokémon, and Snorlax snacks! Campers are invited to trade cards throughout the week. Please bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, and a small snack. 

Instructor: Cam Sample

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering K-7th
Tuition: $180

This camp provides the opportunity to enjoy KCD's three amazing playgrounds—the wooden playground (Bearcat Backyard), the metal playground (Blue & Gold Playground), and the nature playground (The Gernert Grove). Time will be spent on the playgrounds with free play and games such as tag, hide-and-seek, and scavenger hunts. 

Instructor: Caitlin Carroll

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering K-5th
Tuition: $175

Get ready for a week of infiltration and investigation at the Secret Agent Training Academy! Your aspiring operative will spend four high-energy days mastering the art of espionage, from cracking complex secret ciphers using invisible ink to designing custom gadgets and navigating our challenging "laser grid" obstacle course. Campers will sharpen their observation and critical-thinking skills in preparation for "The Final Mission"—a massive, action-packed scavenger hunt—making this the perfect camp for future spies and puzzle masters.

Instructors: Gentry Easley, Searcy Lotz 

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering K-4th
Tuition: $200

Join Coach Vertrees in this combination camp and have fun playing with Dinosaurs, Diggers, and Monster Trucks. We’ll spend time in the sandbox uncovering buried dinosaurs and excavating with front loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks. Each student will paint their own dinosaur t-shirt. Bring your favorite dinosaurs, monster trucks, and digger toys, and we will include them during our play time.

Instructor: Val Vertrees

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering JK-4th
Tuition: $160

This camp will make you feel like you are in New York City! Crafts, movies, snacks, art, and building projects related to all things NYC. Students will create taxi snow globes, pretzel-dough ornaments, Times Square art projects, and other activities related to The Big Apple. They’ll also build models of the Brooklyn Bridge and their favorite NYC skyscraper! If time permits, the last few minutes of each day will include a kids’ film set in New York City. 

Instructors: Lillian Apple, Lindsay Jennings 

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering 1st-5th
Tuition: $200

Campers will design and construct their own city using LEGO bricks, including buildings, vehicles, and creative landmarks. Daily challenges encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and innovative thinking as the city grows each day. The camp provides a welcoming environment for all skill levels, from beginner builders to LEGO enthusiasts. By the end of the week, campers will have created a bustling Lego City and made lasting summer memories.

Instructor: Arron Davis

Date: May 26-29 (Tues.-Fri.)
Time: 1 – 4 pm

Grades: Entering K-4th
Tuition: $180

The KCD Singing for Stage Intensive combines the best of college-level instruction in singing and acting for the musical theater stage. This two-week program is designed for students ages 12 through 19 (or rising 6th through 12th) who are preparing for college auditions, building a performance portfolio, or simply considering a deeper dive into the world of the musical stage. Our nationally recognized faculty will work with students on audition techniques, movement, fight choreography, score analysis, song interpretation, and promotional material preparation during this two-week intensive. Students entering their senior year will also be offered the opportunity to complete all the requirements for the Acceptd.com Musical Theatre Common Prescreen Requirements, the prescreening used by many college BFA programs, during their residency with the KCD SSI. We welcome both KCD and non-KCD students!

Instructor: Sarah Stone
Dates: May 26-29 & June 1-5 (two-week program)

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Grades: Entering 6th-12th
Tuition: $950