Best 2021 Summer Events for Kids and Families in Salt Lake City, Utah!

We understand that all you want to do after a tough year is enjoy the outdoors with the family, and now that summer is around the corner you might be looking for options to start planning the fun! Salt Lake City has many cool places that offer cool summer camps for the kids and fun events to enjoy! Check out our top picks below.


Kids of Utah’s favorite museum is offering many cool summer camp options!

Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp is for kids ages 5-9 and they will explore Utah’s mountains, lakes, and deserts as well as enjoy activities like craft sand art, and more!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
June 7-11: 8.30 AM- 4.30 PM


Get ready to experience a unique summer camp!

Airborne Trampoline Park is teaming up with Snapology offering a summer camp with active fun activities and also a STEAM educational experience!

Location:
Airborne Trampoline Park

DATES:
10 AM- 2 PM Monday- Friday | June 7 – 11 | June 14 -18 | June 21 – 25 | June 28 – July 2 | July 12 – 16 | July 19 – 23 | July 26 – 30| August 2 – 6 | August 9 – 13


Kids who love dinosaurs will love this summer camp!

They will get to learn everything about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures, enjoy unique activities like creating their own fossils, experiencing an archaeological dig, and more!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
July 19-23: 8.30 AM- 4.30 PM


This summer, you will get to choose among many options for all ages, interests, and abilities at Thanksgiving Point!

From dinosaur-related camps to classes for elementary kids or high school kids, there are many different options to choose from!

Location:
Thanksgiving Point

DATES:
June-August 2021


Artists ages 5-9 will love this art summer camp at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum!

They will get to enjoy many art activities and a special IMAX showing from the amazing Clark Planetarium!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
July 5-9 8-30 AM- 4-30 PM


Ninjas ages 5-14 will have a blast while doing some physical exercise at The Ninja Playground!

In this summer camp, kids will learn every obstacle, get stronger, make friends, and so much more!

Location:
The Ninja Playground

DATES:
9 AM- 12 PM: June 7-11 | June 14-18 | June 28-July 2 | July 19-23 | August 2-6


Kids ages 2-5 will have a blast exploring the outdoors and investigating the world of plants, animals, and the habitats where they live!

They will also enjoy activities like storytimes, crafts, yoga, and more!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
June 14-16 10 AM- 12 PM


In this art camp for kids ages 7 and 8, kids will learn different art techniques and create works of art to take home!

They will enjoy papermaking, watercolor star maps, collages, and so much more!

Location:
Silver Springs

DATES:
June 15- 17 and July 22-23 9.30 AM- 12.30 PM


This summer camp for kids ages 2-5 combines science and art!

Children will create pieces of art and explore the science behind them. They will get to do salt-watercolor paintings, explore chemical reactions, do a nature-themed mandala, and more!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
July 12-14 10 AM- 12 PM


The largest mobile fitness event in the nation is coming to Salt Lake City!

Kids of all ages can participate in a competition-based obstacle course, and the whole family can enjoy other activities too!

Location:
Salt Lake City Venue To Be Announced

DATES:
June 20, 11 AM- 6 PM


Kids will launch rockets, command robots, design cities, and more in this amazing summer camp for kids ages 5-9!

They will also enjoy a special IMAX showing from the Clark Planetarium!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
August 2-6 8.30 AM- 4.30 PM


Air-Force-connected youth is invited to explore STEM in a fun and interactive setting!

They will enjoy games and hands-on activities in this great and free summer camp in Salt Lake City!

Location:
USU Extension

DATES:
July 27, August 3, August 10: 10 AM – 12 PM


Kids ages 2-5 will learn about different cultures from all over the world, regional dances, and try their hand at building primitive shelters as they explore cultures in South America, North America, and Asia!

Location:
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

DATES:
August 16-18 10 AM- 12 PM


Families can join this Fairy Tale Festival in the Aston Gardens for a celebration of fairies and fairy tales.

You will find many fun activities and stories, as well as characters and creatures you can meet and interact with! 

Location:
Ashton Gardens- Thanksgiving Point

DATES:
June 19. 10 AM- 4 PM


If you decide to enjoy the Fairy Tale Festival with the family, or just want to have tea with amazing garden views, the Fairy Tale Tea Party offers interactions with some favorite Fairy Tale characters, delicious snacks, and more!

Location:
Ashton Gardens- Thanksgiving Point

DATES:
June 19. 11 AM- 1 PM

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