Day Camps for Ages 11-14 in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has a real bench of day camps aimed at middle-school kids. The 7 programs below all accept kids in the ages 11-14 window, with the broader cohort serving ages 4-18. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Popular focus areas in this band include Sports, Stem, and Arts. Most run during summer and spring, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in Kansas City, MO use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
Nonprofit
Camp Encourage
Kansas City, MO
Camp for autistic youth ages 10 - 18 in the Kansas City metro. Offering spring, summer, and fall sessions and ongoing Camp Family events.
5.0 stars · 5 reviews
Summer camp organizer
Camp Invention
Kansas City, MO
Help your child build confidence, learn problem-solving skills, discover inspiring role models and more at the STEM summer program in Platte Woods, Missouri.
Nonprofit
Adeola Ajayi foundation
Kansas City, MO
for their FUTURES Empowering the Next Generation Through Basketball and Community Support Get Involved
Volunteer organization
Youth Volunteer Corps
Kansas City, MO
YVC is a network of affiliated organizations across the U.S. and Canada that engage youth ages 11-18 in Volunteer opportunities.
Nonprofit
Upper Room KC
Kansas City, MO
Upper Room KC is a nonprofit that supports Kansas City's urban core neighborhoods with quality educational programs and services.
Youth Activities
Guide to Kansas City Summer Camps
Kansas City, MO
Find Kansas City summmer camps for toddlers to teens that meet all interests including art camp, science camp, sports camp, and more!
youth-activities
Camp WIN - Kansas City Sports Commission & WIN for KC
Kansas City, MO
Camp WIN in Kansas City pairs sports instruction with life skills like teamwork and leadership. Kids play multiple sports throughout the week while building confidence both on and off the field.
Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept middle-school kids in Kansas City, MO?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 7 day camps in Kansas City that enroll campers ages 11-14. The full list is shown above, ranked by parent rating and review depth.
- Are these day camps or overnight camps?
- These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup in the afternoon.
- When do day camps for middle-school kids in Kansas City run?
- Most camps in Kansas City run during summer break, with shorter sessions during spring and winter school breaks. Check each listing for exact dates — many post their session calendar before March.
- How do I shortlist the right camp for my 11-to-14-year-old?
- Start with the top-rated listings on this page, then click through for full descriptions, photos, and contact info. We recommend reaching out 4-8 weeks before your preferred session — the most popular programs in Kansas City fill early.
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