We hate to say it, but it's time to start thinking about summer camp. (We know, we know.) Registration season has begun and we're here to help you get those kids in summer camp.

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Let them get dirtyjust so we don't say 'get those kids' 2 times in a row, lol. These weekday summer camps lets kids do everything from painting pots to learning about garden critters.

Cost: $285 for non-members

Wilderness Louisville

If your kid loves to be outdoors all day, this is the camp for them. Adventure, wilderness survival, and even cryptids await.

Cost: $225 per camper

YMCA Camp Piomingo is an overnight camp, but day camps are also an option. | Photo courtesy of YMCA of Greater Louisville

YMCA of Greater Louisville

Don't get overwhelmed, but the Y has a dizzying amountLOVE THIS of options for children ages 3 to 16. This chart helps break it down.

Cost: Varies by age + camp

Community Centers

You've got plenty of options through Louisville Parks and Recreation. Check out your nearest community center for summer camps or athletic leagues.

Cost: Varies by camp + league

Camp Frazier

The Frazier History Museum is the perfect summer camp for curious kids. Choose between topics like "History Through the Arts" or "Silver Screen Heroes."

Cost: $295 per week for non-members

Experiments at the Kentucky Science Center get hands-on. | Photo courtesy of Kentucky Science Center

Kentucky Science Center

Camps are based on grade level and offer everything from Pokémon Science Training to Escape Room Design. If a camp sells out, join the waitlist by shooting the center an email.

Cost: Non-member prices start at $400.

StageOne Academy

Do it for the drama. Pick between Theme Week Camps which explore imaginative play and drama games. Or choose a multi-week performance camp, which culminates in a production on the main stage.

Cost: Prices start at $240

McClanahan School of Irish Dance

Get stepping, kid. Introduce your child to the basics of Irish dancing.

Cost: $90 per camper and $75 for each additional sibling

The Parklands

Hiking, fishing, and kayaking, oh my. Kids will romp around the outdoors and get involved in hands-on science investigation.

Cost: Non-member prices are $300 per week

Camp Bernheim

This program for children ages 6-12 immerses campers in the arboretum's natural beauty with walks, kayaking, crafts, and more.

Cost: Non-member prices are $300 per week

Stay tuned for registration to LouCity Academy + the Louisville Zoo summer camps.