Summer Camps
Lodi families have several full-day and half-day summer camp options. The most comprehensive is [Summer Safari Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/summer-safari-camp), run by Lodi Parks & Rec at Hutchins Street Square. It covers 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday for ages 4-12, making it one of the few true all-day childcare solutions in town. Starting at $45 per child, it's organized into Kiddie Kamp (ages 4-5) and Kids Kamp (ages 6-12).
For science-focused kids, the [WOW Science Summer Camp (Main Camp: Ages 8-11)](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/wow-science-camp-main-camp-ages-8-11) runs week-long themed sessions at the World of Wonders Science Museum downtown. It's 8am to 2pm weekdays, $299 for members or $349 for non-members. Younger siblings ages 5-7 can attend the [WOW Science Summer Camp (Jr. Camp: Ages 5-7)](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/wow-science-summer-camp-jr-camp-ages-5-7), a half-day version running 8am to 1pm for $225 members or $275 non-members.
Skyhawks runs multiple half-day sports camps through Parks and Rec at Hutchins Street Square, all 9am to 12pm: [Skyhawks Basketball Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/skyhawks-basketball-camp) for ages 8-14, [Skyhawks Flag Football Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/skyhawks-flag-football-camp) for ages 9-14, and [Skyhawks Soccer Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/skyhawks-soccer-camp) for ages 9-14. Resident pricing is $177, non-resident $194. Each camp also has a Jr. version for younger kids ages 5-8.
For creative kids, [The Craft Room](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/the-craft-room) offers $45 single-day camps or $175 for 5-day weeks, focusing on hands-on projects like resin art and seasonal crafts for ages 6 and up.
Half-Day Specialty Camps
Lodi Parks & Rec runs several afternoon specialty camps at Hutchins Street Square, all 1pm to 5pm for $170 per week. [Clay Creations](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/clay-creations-camp) teaches sculpting with air-dry clay for ages 6-12. [Slime Science Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/slime-science-camp) uses slime-making to teach chemistry for ages 7-12. Morning options include [LEGO Robotics Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lego-robotics-camp), which runs 9am to 12pm for $195, covering engineering and drag-and-drop programming for ages 6-12.
Parents who need extended hours can add [After Camp Care](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/after-camp-care) for $104, providing supervision around these half-day programs.
Break-Week Care for Teens
For older kids, [OEG Camp Summer Both June & July 2026](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/oeg-camp-summer-both-june-july-2026) is a free full-day program for ages 12-16 at Legion Park's Lee Jones Building. It runs 7am to 6pm through June and July, with enrollment available for single months or both.
Winter & Spring Breaks
Infinity Martial Arts offers [Summer Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/summer-camp-2) during school breaks, though you'll need to contact them for winter and spring dates. Impact Sports Center runs [Impact Homeschool P.E.](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/impact-homeschool-p-e) September through May for ages 5-14 at $130 per month, which keeps a weekly anchor on the calendar through winter and spring breaks.
Families looking for drop-in options during shorter breaks should check [The Mud Mill Paint-Your-Own Pottery](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/the-mud-mill) downtown, which charges $8 studio fee plus pottery cost and welcomes ages 6 and up during regular hours.
FAQ
What ages do most camps serve?
Most Lodi camps focus on elementary ages 5-12. Summer Safari Camp is the rare option that accepts kids as young as 4. For teens 12 and up, OEG Camp is the only free full-day option.
When do summer camps fill up?
This year WOW Science camps opened registration April 1 with sessions registering into July. Each program page on the directory shows its current registration window, and saving a program there gets you an automated email before its registration closes.
Are there camps for kids with special needs?
The catalog doesn't list break-specific adaptive camps, but City of Lodi Aquatics runs [Adaptive Swim Lessons](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/adaptive-swim-lessons) year-round for ages 5-12, and [Moves Made 4 Me - Adaptive Class](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/moves-made-4-me-adaptive-class) offers monthly sessions for ages 5-11.
What's the cheapest full-day option?
OEG Camp is free for ages 12-16. For younger kids, Summer Safari at $45 per child beats most alternatives.
Can I mix and match half-day camps?
Yes. Many families combine a morning specialty camp (like LEGO Robotics 9am to 12pm) with After Camp Care through 6pm, creating a full day for about $300 total per week.
Register early for specialty camps, especially WOW Science. If you need full-day care, start with Summer Safari and fill gaps with Skyhawks or Craft Room sessions.