Summer Camp BLAST!

No Summer Doldrums and Never a Dull Moment Here!

For Students Ages 4–14, a Summer Filled with Fun and Learning!

Nine weeks of summer day camp for kids, ages 4-12 and Leaders in Training (LIT) for 13-14 year olds.

Who Says Summer Fun and Learning Can't Mix?

The Bowie Center's Camp BLAST is a day camp for students who want to have an exciting summer filled with daily activities that incorporate fun and play with learning and creating. Building upon weekly themes, there is always something new in store for our campers. See the 2024 Summer Camp BLAST weekly schedule below.

LIT (Leaders in Training) for Students, Ages 13-14

LIT campers may register for a one-week or multi-week experience, and will be led in activities that help them learn how to be a leader at school and in the community. LIT campers will have the opportunity to develop skills of responsibility, organization, and creativity. LITs will work alongside our Camp BLAST Counselors each week as we provide tailored lessons to help each student develop confidence and leadership skills.

Convenient Camp Hours and After Hours

Camp BLAST is open daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, with half-day options from 9:00am to Noon or Noon to 3:00pm. The Bowie Center will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day and July 4–5. Early Risers: Campers may arrive as early as 8:00am for open play time until 9:00am, and are welcome to bring their own breakfast each morning if they wish. After-Camp Care: For an extra fee, After-Camp Care is available from 3:00pm to 5:00pm each day.

Summer 2024 Weekly Sessions

Something new and amazing is in store each week this summer!

WEEK 1

May 28–31

Dino-ROARs!

Come with us on a journey back to prehistoric times as we study miraculous creatures such as brachiosaurus, velociraptor, triceratops and of course T Rex! Campers will become paleontologists as they chip away to discover dinosaur bones! We’ll study about herbivores and carnivores. Excitement will build, as we explode of our own volcano!

SPECIAL EVENT: DINOSAUR FOSSILS

WEEK 2

June 3–7

Ooey-Gooey Science

Get ready for an ooey, gooey fun-filled week! Scientific discoveries will be made as we form concoctions using soap, glue, oil, baking soda and many other ingredients our campers can sink their hands into! Campers will have a blast pulling, stretching, and squishing their way through super experiments! We’ll even use some edible fluffy recipes!

SPECIAL EVENT: SLIME JARS

WEEK 3

June 10–14

Strokes of Genius

This will be a week of color, design and creativity to the max! We’ll learn about famous artists such as Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Mondrian, Dali and Warhol. Campers will be encouraged to express themselves through the visual arts of drawing, painting, and collage. We’ll transform our camp space into an artist studio and gallery!

SPECIAL EVENT: TIE DYE T-SHIRTS

WEEK 4

June 17–21

Shazzam! Superhero Time!

Who’s your favorite superhero? Does he or she wear a cape or a badge? Can you find this hero chasing bad guys or fighting fires? Don’t miss your chance to meet and learn from the best: superheroes from Marvel, DC, and our very own Memphis community. You never know who will stop by and join us each day for an epic Superhero Meet & Greet!

SPECIAL EVENT: GALAXY SUPERHEROES

WEEK 5

June 24–28

The Great Bowie Baking Show

Grab a ladle and tie on your apron! Together, we’ll whisk away the day measuring ingredients, experiment with flavors and more! Delicious creations will be made each day both sweet and savory! Our young chefs will even learn how to make from scratch, butter and sourdough bread!

SPECIAL EVENT: THE BLAST BREAKFAST CAFE

WEEK 6

July 1–3

The Great Bowie Baking Show

SPECIAL EVENT: THE BLAST BREAKFAST CAFE

WEEK 7

July 8–12

Magical Mystery Tour

Do you enjoy figuring things out and solving mysteries? If so, then this week’s for you! Puzzles, Riddles, and Scavenger Hunts, Oh MY! We’ll put on our detective caps, grab our magnifying glasses, and find our inner Sherlock Holmes this week. Time to team up and put our brains to the ultimate tests. This week will be filled with exciting twists and turns!

SPECIAL EVENT: TWISTED MR. ROGERS BALLOON CREATIONS

WEEK 8

July 15–19

Creative Construction

Our camp engineers will have a blast this week assembling towers made from blocks, toothpicks and even Oreos!
Each day campers will work on group activities such as forming a massive TP roll tower! Making our own catapult
promises to be a highlight and just may result in water balloon flinging fun!

SPECIAL EVENT: BUILDING HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SUNDAES

WEEK 9

July 22–26

Olympic Countdown

We’ll be ready for the opening day of the summer Olympics after this week! Whether having relay races with scooters, shooting hoops or making your way through an obstacle course, there will be fun games for each camper! Everyone will be a gold medal winner during our last week of Camp BLAST!

SPECIAL EVENT: GIANT DOWNHILL RUN WATERSLIDE

Reserve your spot for Summer Camp BLAST today!