Take learning beyond the classroom! Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students.
Bright Lights is a nonprofit organization that has established a long tradition of offering engaging, high-quality summer learning camps for elementary and middle school students. The summer of 2026 celebrates their 40th anniversary!
We believe learning should be FUN. And with almost 120 camps offered each summer, there is something of interest for every student.
Bright Lights is a minds-on, hands-on environment and we encourage your student to be dressed for fun, active play and learning. Movement breaks and recess will be part of the daily routine. With over 100 camps-there is something for everyone! Below are just a couple of the many camps. Check out all the camps here!
- New this year-Twinkles Camp: a camp just for Pre-K students Our new week-long Twinkles camp is designed exclusively for students who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026. From literature to science to art, students in this camp will experience what Bright Lights is all about through age-appropriate, hands-on learning opportunities.
- Fashion 101 Day Camp: Fashion Camp at The Bay is the place to be! During the week, campers will design and sew their own fashion pieces. Campers will learn how to use a sewing machine, putting their own fashion sense into each design. Not sure how to use a sewing machine? No worries, we’ll learn that and more so students can put their own fashion sense into each design.
- International-History of Video Games: Do you like to play video games and want to learn more about how they have changed over time? Do you want to share that passion with the world? Join us for the History of Video Games! During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to play from a collection of old and newer consoles, learn about different genres, organize your thoughts on games and ultimately share your passion with others.
- Cosmic Explorers-3, 2, 1, blast off! Come train like an astronaut, build like an engineer and answer questions like a scientist as we launch into outer space. We will build our STEAM skills as we get to know all about the Milky Way, rockets and zero gravity.
- Makit Messy-Slime and Splatter: Spend the week with us at Makit Takit as we explore the messiest of crafts. We’ll be making slime, splatter painting and learning how to do acrylic pour paintings. Every session is filled to the brim with creative projects and fun times. You’ll take home multiple projects and great memories from this camp!
- Next Gen-K Pop Stars: Calling all future pop stars! In this fun-filled, week-long camp, dancers will step into the exciting world of K-Pop through high-energy dancing, creative crafts and teamwork activities. Campers will learn K-Pop–inspired choreography, practice formations and performance skills, and work together in their own girl or boy band groups. Throughout the week, dancers will create a group name and style, design fun props and build confidence while learning how to perform as a team. The week wraps up with a special showcase where campers can share what they’ve learned with family and friends! Wear moveable athletic clothing and tennis shoes. Please note, CK Dance has a no stomach showing policy.
Registration is February 28 starting at 8 AM at BrightLights.org!
Rates & Discounts
- $145/ Half-Day Camp
- $290/ Full-Day Camp
Location: The main program site is at Roper Elementary School, 2323 S. Coddington Ave. The remaining classes are held at community sites.
Business Review
My daughter attended a Bright Lights: Summer Learning Adventures camp and it was great! These camps are engaging and well-organized. The camps are themed for a week (she picked "Are You Fancy Like Nancy?"), her leader was an LPS chemistry teacher and every day was something new and fun.
She came home with handmade soaps (which she won't allow us to use) and lipgloss, a scrap book of her week and stories about her day. The kids get a snack half way through the afternoon or morning and a recess break.
At the end of the week, parents are invited to attend your child's camp for the last 45 minutes and get an idea of what they've been doing all week. We attended a tea party and got to dress up with our kids.
Our only problem is picking which camp she'll go to this year. There are too many good ones to choose from!
