There are lots of opportunities for summer fun and learning this summer in Erlanger, Elsmere, and beyond!
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD...
EES Summer Feeding Program
Arnett Elementary Summer Programs
Lindeman Elementary Summer Programs
Tichenor Middle School Summer Camps
Camp Tichenor
Lloyd Memorial Summer School
Back to School Block Party
EES Summer Athletic Camps
Tichenor Middle School Sports
Lloyd High School Sports
Kenton County Public Library Summer Reading
City of Elsmere Summer Calendar
City of Erlanger Depot Days
Erlanger Baptist Church Summer Activities
Kids Bowl Free
IN THE AREA...
Benton Farms Summer Camps
Brighton Center Summer Camps
Girl Scouts Summer Activities
Kenton County 4-H Summer Programs
Kenton County Parks
Kenton County Parks: Every Other Thursday Science
Kenton County Parks: Wild Wednesday
Salvation Army Summer Programs
EES Summer Feeding Program
All children are invited to receive free breakfast and lunch on weekdays this summer… on Lloyd’s campus and at other engagements throughout the community.
Here’s the current schedule…
Lloyd Memorial High School
Monday – Friday
June 6 – July 29
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Food Truck Locations
Depot Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Lunch distributed at 10:30 a.m.
Greenfield Apartments
Wednesdays
Lunch distributed at 11:00 a.m.
June 9
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Touch a Truck
Food Truck in Lloyd’s Parking Lot
July 23
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Event
Rainbow Park / Cahill Commons
Look for additional locations to be added!
Meals will also be provided to students participating in activities in each of the district’s elementary schools.
Arnett Summer Programming
After a couple of years off, the YMCA is planning a return to full summer programming for Erlanger-Elsmere families!
Fee-based Daycare
June 6 - June 17
July 18 - August 10
June 20 - July 15 is reserved for 21st Century summer learning, by invitation only.
Extended program rates:
Part Time
(1-3 days/week $90/week
Full Time
3-4 days/week $125/week
For more information, contact:
Mr. Dale Logue
dlogue@MyY.org
513.582.6505
Lindeman Elementary Extended Summer Program
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 6 - July 17
July 18 - August 10
Extended program rates:
Part Time
1-3 days/week $90/week
Full Time
3-4 days/week $125/week
For more information, contact:
Ms. Jobi Roark
jroark@MyY.org
513.582.5277
Tichenor Middle School Summer Camps
June 6 - 9
June 13 - 16
8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Register now!
Morning and afternoon sessions.
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Free and FUN!
Cooking
Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Shipman
Hey, Let's Make Stuff!
Mrs. Poliak and Mrs. J. Clark
Theatre Camp
Mrs. Moss and Ms. Brooks
e-Sports Gaming
Mr. Thomas and Mr. Brown
Sports with Stanley
Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Bargo
Woodworking
Mr. Heilman and Mr. McNabb
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Aubrey Ryan
aubrey.ryan@erlanger.kyschools.us
Camp Tichenor
For all incoming sixth graders! If you’re entering Tichenor for the 22-23 school year, come learn all about middle school!
Save the date for August 9. Details to come soon!
LMHS Summer School
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Graves Hall
June 6-9
June 13-16
June 20-23
Click here to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1g15I3Ff-car6g3wh-lhHyeEHhp0b32NCfeAveaL1n7p0Kw/viewform
Back-to-School Block Party
Thursday, August 11
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Lloyd/Tichenor Front Parking Lot
Lloyd Summer Athletic Camps
Register here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/KY6451
Boys/Girls Basketball
June 1- 3
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Softball
June 8-9
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Football
June 14-16
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Color Guard
June 27 - July 1
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volleyball
July 11-13
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Tichenor Middle School Sports
Fall Sports Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBxiijDP-AfBS7a6XB8c_iwCCri0_OyzW70gN0qktbNho2vA/viewform
TMS Volleyball
Contact:
marx_jeffery@yahoo.com
July 18, 19, and 20
6th Grade
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
7th Grade
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
8th Grade
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
TMS Football
Contact:
chase.barger10@gmail.com
Practice:
June 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16
Youth Camp:
June 15-16
TMS Cheerleading
Contact:
delashea.daniels@erlanger.kyschools.us
TMS Cross Country
Contact:
katharyn.taylor@erlanger.kyschools.us
Lloyd Memorial High School Sports
Fall Sports Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0J82WmG03RDaFEBFJ0xci5GDcl5zusqQraxIalv9tOSNxbw/viewform
LMHS Volleyball
Contact:
jugegernautvolleyball@outlook.com
Tryouts: July
LMHS Football
Contact:
kyle.niederman@erlanger.kyschools.us
jaykobty@yahoo.com
Practice:
June 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 15, 16
LMHS Cross Country
Contact:
katharyn.taylor@erlanger.kyschools.us
LMHS Cheerleading
Contact:
carrie.eagler@erlanger.kyschools.us
Tryouts:
May 17, 18, 20
3:30 p.m.
Lloyd High School Cafeteria
Kenton County Public Library
READ YOUR WAY EVERY DAY
Summer Reading Celebration 2022
June 1 - August 31
Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, June 4
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Create a habit of reading this summer!
Track your daily reading using the Beanstack tracker app or printed log.
Join us for a bubble bonanza, cake/book walk, coloring station, game room (pop-a-shot, big Jenga, boardgames), sidewalk chalk, a bounce house, caricature artist, videogame truck, Dreamy Whip Ice Cream and STREAM activities.
Everyone who signs up for a library card or checks out library materials will be entered to win a gift card and library swag.
Everyone:
Read or listen to five out of seven days each week to be entered in the weekly prize drawing.
Children (ages 0-12):
Earn a book prize after completing their first week of reading
Complete a second week of reading to earn a SRC t-shirt of backpack
Read a total of 30 days to enter to win a grand prize basket. Baskets are on display at the library/
Get a sticker each time you turn in your weekly log. Collect them all Five stickers in all.
New this year...
The Kenton County Public Library has set a community goal. Help us track 100,000 days of reading this summer. Everyone who helps us reach our goal will be entered to win a day pass to Silverlake the Family Place. There will be 100 winners. Children under 18 who win will be able to bring an adult.
Stop by the library or visit kentonlibrary/src to see the thermometer tracker!
City of Elsmere Events
June 2
Summer Kickoff Party
6:00 p.m.
Elsmere Baptist Churck Parking Lot
Come join us as we celebrate the start of summer! Enjoy hot dogs, drinks, inflatables, police, fire, and public works trucks. Don’t forget to get your free Kona Ice!
June 17
Movie in the Park
8:30 p.m.
Billy Bradford Park
Enjoy popcorn and drinks while watching Sing 2 under the stars! Bring a blanket and some bug spray!
July 7
Sir Pat-Trick the Entertainer
6:00 p.m.
Rosella Porterfield Park
Come join and see amazing magic!
July 22
Movie in the Park
8:30 p.m.
Billy Bradford Park
Enjoy popcorn and drinks while watching Sonic the Hedgehog under the stars! Bring a blanket and some bug spray!
August 11
Elsmere Night at Florence Waterpark
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Florence Aquatic Center
Free tickets to Florence Waterpark on Elsmere Night. Tickets can be picked up at the Elsmere Senior Center August 1-3. You must live in Elsmere and show your photo ID to get tickets. Tickets are only good on August 11 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
August 22
Movie in the Park
8:30 p.m.
Billy Bradford Park
Enjoy popcorn and drinks while watching Space Jam under the stars! Bring a blanket and some bug spray!
Depot Days
Erlanger Railroad Depot Park
3313 Crescent Avenue, Erlanger
For children ages 3-12 and their families
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 7 - July 28
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
One of Erlanger's favorite summer traditions will be in action this summer. Depot Days will be at held Erlanger's Railroad Depot Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July. There will be stories, games, activities, and free lunch for those under the age of 18. Each day will be different, with its own new theme, see the dates and theme list below!
June 7
Petting Zoo
June 9
Local Heroes: Police Department
June 14
Mobile Milking Classroom with Live Cow
June 16
Camping Fun
June 21
International Yoga Day
June 23
Arboretum on Wheels: Insects
June 28
Critters in the Classroom: Raptors
June 30
Cincinnati Observatory: International Asteroid Day
July 5
Picnic in the Park
July 7
Petting Zoo
July 12
Science Explosion
July 14
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
July 19
Geology
July 21
Local Heroes: Fire Department
July 26
Mud Mayhem
July 28
Water Play Day
Foodservice staff from Erlanger-Elsmere Schools will provide a free lunch for attendees younger than 18. Adults may purchase lunch for a minimal fee. Lunch is followed by stories and hands-on activities at 11:00 a.m.
Come to lunch, the program, or both!
Erlanger Baptist Church
Club 345
Club 345 is a ministry designed to help third, fourth, and fifth graders connect to God and each other.
June 30
Boys vs Girls Night
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner and Games
July 19-21
VBS After Party
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
August 5
Pajama Banquet
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner and Games
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS takes a break for the summer, but will host two MOPS Family Meet-Ups for the whole family to spend time together!
Saturday, July 9
Tuesday, August 23
Email Beth for more information at betheverman148@yahoo.com
Vacation Bible School
For preschoolers and children
Age 5 through rising 6th graders
July 18-22
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Register online
Erlanger.myanswers.com/zoomerang
Free!
Overnight Children’s Camp
For rising third through sixth graders
June 6 -10
Campbellsville University
Email Eric Thomason for more information at eric@erlangerbaptist.org
Preschool Playdates
Designed for moms (and/or dads!) with their preschooler to head to a local park for play and conversation. We provide drinks and snacks. We meet from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. You can come for the whole time, or just part of the time.
Join us for these dates and locations:
June 11
Southfork Park, Florence
June 30
Flagship Park, Erlanger
July 14
Memorial Park, Independence
August 4
TBD
Terrific Tuesdays
Five Terrific Tuesdays during this summer!
For rising kindergartners through sixth graders
June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, August 9
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Games, Bible Study, lunch, and a fun field trip!
Cost for each Tuesday will depend on the field trip; trips still being finalized.
Fishing & Canoeing Adventure
Thursday, June 16
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$5/person
Join us for a fun adventure to a local farm where we fish, ride canoes and kayaks, and tour the farm on a UTV.
All kindergartners through fifth graders are invited to attend.
For more information:
859.727.2588
eric@erlangerbaptist.org
erlangerbaptist.org
Kids Bowl Free!
Sign your kids up to bowl free every day this summer at Strike & Spare in Erlanger!
Registered kids ages 2-15 receive 2 free games of bowling each day all summer long, between May 2 and August 28. Participating families just pay for shoe rental.
Strike & Spare is participating in the Kids Bowl Free program, designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Bowling is a fun way to exercise!
Bowling two games exercises 184 muscles while swinging around 576 pounds.
Also, bowling two games results in walking out half a mile.
Visit www.KidsBowlFree.com/StrikeandSpare to register your child.
Benton Farms Camps
Benton Family Farms, located in Walton, Ky., is a fifth-generation family farm dedicated to the education of agricultural activities and experiences. This summer is the farm's 16th year hosting farm camp for youth in the Northern Kentucky region. The staff consists of former campers who have experienced camp life themselves and are eager to share their love of the farm with new campers.
Session 1 June 23-24
Session 2 June 30-July 1
Session 3 July 7-8
Session 4 July 14-15
Session 5 July 21-22
Session 6 July 28-29
Thursday and Friday
9:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
New campers: $185
Returning Campers: 175
$65 deposit required
Registration is now open at bentonfarm.com
Farm camp offers kids ages 5-12 hands-on agricultural learning with a small team and awesome counselors. Participants enjoy farm chores, animal experiences, opportunities to go fishing, play games, practice archery and ride the horse. We pack a lot of fun in our two-day session!
Little Farmer
Benton Farms offers an educational based program for ages 2-5, featuring a new animal each week. The camp also introduces a story, craft, and new letter. Other activities include a sensory table, flannel board, tractors, and animals to work with. After the session and snack, participants have the chance to feed the sheep, llama, and donkey before heading home!
Little Farmer meets every Tuesday
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
In The Gathering Room
$25/session
Participating siblings only $5
bentonfarm.org
or text 859.496.7144
Brighton Center: Fun in the Sun
Summer Youth Leadership Development
For incoming 6-12 graders
Open House
June 1
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Brighton Center
741 Central Avenue
Newport, KY 41071
Week-long camps include:
June 14-17
Cooperative Extension
June 25 – July 1
Cincinnati Nature Center
July 8-12
Camp Give with Magnified Giving
June 7 – July 28
Cincinnati Circus
Escape Room
Cincinnati Zoo
Swimming
Hiking and other outdoor activities
Questions?
Contact Becca Freyhof
bfreyhof@brightoncenter.com
859.491.8303 ext. 2410
Click here to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TBOyqC3hvPoyAUDGYFngz1gt4jk7i2k0lNJ7VVtymH4/viewform?edit_requested=true
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road
June 6 – 10
Once Upon a Day Camp
This summer, in a land far, far away, Girl Scouts will embark on a magical journey to bring beloved stories to life. Join us as we soar through the sky on beanstalks, find the golden ticket to explore the world of candy, learn what it takes to rule the kingdom, and jump into the magical world of wizardry. This is a journey you won’t want to miss!
June 13-17
Operation Girl Scout
Girl Scouts is seeking qualified candidates for our Spy Academy training. The mission, should choose to accept it, is to crack codes, collect intel, and craft your secret identity. Complete the mission to earn your spy badge. Do you have what it takes to be a secret spy?
Monday – Thursday:
South Hills Civic Club, 10 Bluegrass Avenue, Ft. Wright, KY
Friday:
Girl Scout Erlanger Property, 607 Watson Road, Erlanger, KY
8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Girl Scout price: $130
Non-Girl-Scout price: $165
For more information, contact jmacke@gswrc.org or smurray@gswrc.org.
Kenton County 4-H
4-H Camp
August 1 - 5, 2022
North Central 4-H Camp
$285/week
Application due by July 1, 2022
Click here or more information:
https://kenton.ca.uky.edu/content/4-h-camp
4-H Summer Adventures
Pizza Bucket Garden
June 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marshall Road, Outdoor Education Center
Drawing
June 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Home Environment Unit 2
June 8 - 9
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marshall Road Location
Oil Painting
June 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Abstract Art
June 13-14
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Sap to Syrup
June 15
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marshall Road Location
Plaster of Paris
June 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marshall Road Location
Photography
June 21-22
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Wonder Weaving
June 28-29
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marshall Road Location
Water Color Painting
June 28
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Wood Science
June 30
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marshall Road Location
Baking for the Fair
July 8
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kenton Lands Road Location
Classes are for Kenton County youth only. You must enroll in 4-H and register at: kentoncountyextension.org
Kenton County Parks
Come out and play! Get outside and enjoy our eight areas of designated park lands, totaling nearly 725 acres of green space. Parks are open daily from dawn to dusk.
Kenton County Parks
New Kenton County Park
Doe Run Lake Park
Middleton Mills Park
Lincoln Ridge Park
Pioneer Park
Richardson Road Park
George Bowman Park
Saylor Woods Park
Latonia Lakes
Morning View Heritage Area
Wolsing Trails Nature Preserve
2022 Summer Programs
Kids to Parks Day
May 21
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Middleton Mills Shelter #2
Kid’s Fishing Derby
June 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Middleton Mills Shelter #1
(Almost) Every Other Thursday Science!
Hosted by Kenton County Parks and Recreation
10:00 a.m.
Pioneer Park, Shelter House 1
3952 Madison Pike, Covington
June 2
Magic of Science Unexplained with Familytime Entertainment
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
June 9
Science of the Sea with Crystal Clear Science
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
June 23
Soil Science with Kenton County Conservation District
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
July 7
Amazing Air with Crystal Clear Science
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
July 21
The Science of Juggling with Tom Sparough, The Space Painter
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: NKCAC - Head Start
August 4
Captain Current vs. The Electricity Vampires with the Kentucky Science Center
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
Sack lunches will be available for $1 including Snappy Tomato Pizza, fruit, and veggies. Lunch is served at 11:15 a.m.
Thanks to grants from Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids and Cincinnati Children's.
Wild Wednesdays!
Hosted by Kenton County Parks & Recreation
10:00 a.m.
Middleton-Mills Park, Shelter House 2
3415 Mills Road, Covington
June 1
Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly with Kentucky Reptile Zoo
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Madison Pike Yoga
June 8
Raptors with Dr. Tom Sproat and Critters in the Classroom
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
June 15
Don't Waste It! With Kenton County Solid Waste
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: NKCAC Head Start
11:00 a.m. Post Program: NKCAC Head Start
June 22
Barnyard Animals with Good Green Earth Farm
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Kenton County Parks & Recreation
June 29
Dirt of Water Pollution with Foundation for Ohio River Education
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Kenton County Parks & Recreation
July 6
African Skulls with Dr. Tom Sproat and Critters in the Classroom
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
July 13
Slithering Snakes with WAVE Foundation from the Newport Aquarium
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: NKCAC Head Start
11:00 a.m. Post Program: NKCAC Head Start
July 20
Barnyard Animals with Good Green Earth Farm
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Kenton County Parks & Recreation
July 27
Water Critters with Foundation for Ohio River Education
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Kenton County Parks & Recreation
August 3
Cool Critters with Cool Critters Outreach
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Kenton County Public Library
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Dominach's Taekwando Academy
August 10
The Water Show (Wear your swimsuit! With FamilyTime Entertainment
9:30 a.m. Pre Program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
11:00 a.m. Post Program: Madison Pike Yoga
Lunches will be provided through the summer food service program for children in collaboration with Kenton County Schools. Adults can purchase lunch for $4. Lunch is served at 11:15 a.m. Nondiscrimination statement: This institution is an equal opportunity employer.
Thanks to grants from Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids and Cincinnati Children's.
kentoncounty.org
Salvation Army Summer Programs
Summer Camp at Camp Swoneky
Summer Camp at Camp Swoneky is back for the 2022 Season!
There are two camp sessions open to children ages 7-13 in Northern Kentucky
June 15-20, 2022
July 1-6, 2022.
26 slots available per session, first come, first served.
$25 registration fee.
For more information, call:
Lt. Travis Payne
859.261.0835 ext. 205
Summer Enrichment Day Camp is Back!
Weekdays June 6 - July 29
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekly trips! Meals included! STEM program! Arts & crafts!
The Salvation Army
1806 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY
Registration fee: $25
Registration deadline: May 23
For more information, please contact:
Keith Campbell
keith.campbell@salvationarmy.org
859.261.0835
Archery Club
For grades 6-12
Meets weekly on Fridays
Beginning June 3
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army
1806 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY
Perfect for beginners! All equipment provided!
$10 sign-up fee.
For more information, call:
859.261.0835, ext. 205/206
facebook.com/NKYSalvationArmy