Summer Fun and Events Guide 2023
Recurring and daily events, activities and camps to make the most of your summer in and around Kokomo for your kids and your family!
Ongoing Sign-ups:
Music lessons and art classes at Rhum Academy of Music, including temporary day time spots great for students who only do lessons during the summer. Click here to learn more.
The Very Early Childhood Education Center will be open for free pen play from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays by appointment only. Kids will receive free books, free snacks and free interactive play.
Kokomo Beach offers many different swim lesson opportunities during the summer for ages 6 months through adults. Click here to learn more.
Playpen Sports Academy - Kids are able to be introduced to sports in a fun and encouraging environment. Choose from soccer, baseball, basketball, golf and more! Click here to learn more.
Summer Reading Program at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library. Click here to learn more!
Take the kids on a tour at Kokomo Opalescent Glass.
Take a trip to City of Firsts Adventure Park with the family.
MAY
Koko-Go Free Ride | April 21 - Click here for hours and more details.
Weekend only: April 21 to May 28
Open daily: May 29 to August 31
Weekend only: September 1 - October 1
Located at: 307 S. Main St., KokomoSpring Centipede Soccer | May 6 to June 17 - Join a YMCA instructor-led soccer camp in the afternoons from May 6 to June 17! Four- to 6-year-olds will learn soccer in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Click here to learn more!
Spring T-Ball | May 6 to June 17 - Join a YMCA instructor-led T-ball camp from May 6 to June 17! Four- to 6-year-olds will learn baseball in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Click here to learn more!
High Sky - Kite Flying Workshop | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday May 13
Head to Jackson Morrow Park for a free Kite kit (or bring your own) and join The Hoosier Kite-flier Society for tips and tricks! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.Kokomo Beach | May 20
Weekend only: May 20-21
Open daily: May 27- July 30
Weekend only: Aug. 5 and 6, 12 and 13Joy Journey Mobile Petting Farm & Pony Rides | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 20. Visit a mobile petting zoo and take a ride on a pony at the first Creature Feature of the year!
Water Walking begins at Kokomo Beach | May 29 Adults 18 and older can join water walking for just $2 a person! Walk against the lazy river current for a fun summer workout. Beginning Monday May 29, you can walk before or after public hours Monday through Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. or from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Guests are also welcome to attend Saturdays from 9 to 9:45 a.m., too!
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 1: Jump into Summer | May 30 to June 2 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Wrangler and Friends Summer Camp | May 30 through Aug. 4 Tuesdays through Fridays, ages 5 to 12 are invited for summer camp with Wrangler and Friends! Kids can attend all day, AM or PM camp and learn about animal education, nature exploration, horseback riding and more! Click here to learn more.
JUNE
Coyote Kids 6 Week Running Program | June 1 Sign-ups are now open for a free running program for ages 0 to 18 years old. Click here to sign up.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 2: Outerspaced | June 5 to 9 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Recreation Adventure Program | June 5 to July 20 Happening Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at Highland Park, Mohr Park and Bon Air Park. This is a summer leadership program with organized games, crafts, storytelling and sports. Children are free to come and go on their own. Call the parks department for more information at 765-456-7275. Schedule - Monday through Friday - Highland Park 900 W. Deffenbaugh
Tuesday and Thursday Mohr Park 2302 Saratoga Ave.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Bon Air Park 2500 N. Purdum St.
Please note: Crafts are $1 each.Half-Day Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe Week One: Under the Sea | 10 a.m. to noon June 5 to 8 - Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local pre-school teacher. Click here to register.
Water Spray Day at Mohr Park | 1 to 3 p.m. June 7 - Join the Parks Department and the Fire Department in your swimsuit for a fun afternoon in the park!
Kids Fishing Clinic | Sign-ups are at 8 a.m. June 12 at Kokomo Events and Conference Center For $25, Kids ages 6-15 get a fishing pole, learn about fishing in classes and win lots of door prizes! The clinic begins July 17 and the tournament will be held July 29.
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe Week Two: Let’s Go Camping | 10 a.m. to noon June 12 to 15 - Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local preschool teacher. Click here to register.
Summer Art Camp with MaryAnne Dishon | June 12 to the 16 Registration is NOW OPEN for summer art camp!
YMCA Summer Day Camp Week 3 Game Show | June 12 to 16 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Junior Golf Camp | June 12 Golf camp at the Kokomo American Legion begins on June 12 and recurs weekly on Monday until July 10 (excluding July 3). Contact Jeff Seagrave, PGA, at jgscl@me.com
Water Spray Day at Bon Air Park | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 - Join the Parks Department and the Fire Department in your swimsuit for a fun afternoon in the park!
Take Flight! Birds of Prey Show | 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17 Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education will be bringing several different birds of prey for a fun and interactive program.
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe Week Three: Things That Go | 10 a.m. to noon June 19 to 21. Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local pre-school teacher. Click here to register.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 4: Nickelodeon | June 19 to 20 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Trolls Kids Summer Camp at Fired Arts Studio | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20 to 22. Registration is now open for the Fired Arts Studio summer camp! Your child will create their own masterpieces based on Trolls the movie! Call the studio at 765-450-3088 or click here to register!
Craft Fest at Highland Park | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 Tie dye shirts, dip your own candles, learn how to weave a basket, make sand art and more at the Craft Fest at Highland Park! All crafts are $1 each.
Water Spray Day at Highland Park | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 Join the Parks Department and the Fire Department in your swimsuit for a fun afternoon in the park!
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe Week Four: Bug Fun | 10 a.m. to noon June 26 to 29 - Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local preschool teacher. Click here to register.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 5 Around the World in 5 Days | June 26 to 30 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Rainbows and Butterflies Summer Camp at Fired Arts Studio | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 27 to 29. Join Fired Arts Studio Kids Summer Camp!🌈 This 3-day camp is open for grades K-12. Click here to purchase your ticket.
Water Spray Day at Garden Square Apartments | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 Join the Parks Department and the Fire Department in your swimsuit for a fun afternoon in the park!
JULY
Haynes Apperson Kids Track Meet | July 1 Click here to learn more.
YMCA Summer Day Camp Week 6 Party in the USA | July 3 to 7 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Water Spray Day at Lafayette Park School | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 5
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe | Week Five: A Trip to the Zoo 10 a.m. to noon July 10 to 13 Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local preschool teacher. Click here to register.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 7 H2-Oh Yeah | July 10 to 14 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Ninja Camp at Kokomo Flipsters | 1 to 3 p.m. July 11 to 13. Let your kid burn off some energy at Ninja Camp this summer! Ninja is a mix of marital arts, gymnastics and obstacle course training. Girls and boys ages 4-14 are welcome to register! Visit kokomoflipsters.com to learn more.
Water Spray Day at Jackson Morrow Park (Webster Street) | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 12
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe - Week Six: Outer Space | 10 a.m. to noon July 17 to 20 Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local pre-school teacher. Click here to register.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 8: Camp's Got Talent | July 17 to 20 Open to everyone from ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Gymnastics Camp at Kokomo Flipsters | 1 to 3 p.m. July 18 to 20 Gymnastics camp is a three day camp in which gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam, floor and trampoline. This camp is open for girls and boys ages 4 to 14! Visit kokomoflipsters.com to learn more.
Water Spray Day at Foster Park | 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 19
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe - Week Seven: Color Fun (Messy) | 10 a.m. to noon July 24 to 27 Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 can learn through play with a local preschool teacher. Click here to register.
YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Week 9 | Survivor July 24 to 28 Open to everyone ages 5 to 14. Click here to register.
Fired Art’s Color Wars Camp | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25 to 27 It’s Color Wars week at Fired Arts Studio! Join this 3-day camp for kids grades K-12 and create colorful masterpieces as unique as you are. There will be a snack provided during this event as well. Click here to purchase your ticket!
Cost: $25 Tuesday- Paint Crumble Vase
Cost: $25 Wednesday- Tie-Dye Pillowcase
Cost: $25 Thursday- Balloon Splatter
Full 3-day Camp Cost: $65Cheer Camp at Kokomo Flipsters | 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 26, 27 and 28 and 5 to 7 p.m. July 29. This 3-day camp includes cheer crafts, games and so much more! Cheerleaders will learn a cheer routine that will be performed at Jackrabbit’s home game on Saturday, July 29. Camp includes a ticket to the game, a tank top, a bow and some surprises! Open for girls and boys ages 4 to 14. Visit kokomoflipsters.com to learn more.
Preschool Summer Camp at Sweet Peas Play Cafe - Week Eight: Things that Grow | 10 a.m. to noon July 31 to Aug. 3 Let your little one play and learn at Sweet Peas Play Cafe this Summer! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to learn through play with a local preschool teacher. Click here to register.
Squishy and Friends Interactive Reptile Show | 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 12
Reptile Rex will bring many different snakes and reptiles from Africa, Asia, Australia and North and South America for an interactive learning experience.