Kentuckiana 2026 kids' summer activities guide

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The school year is coming to a close, and parents all across Kentuckiana are looking for ways to keep the kids active and entertained while off their screens. From day camps to week-long adventures, WDRB has your guide to summer fun.

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Last day of school for students

JCPS: Friday, May 22, 2026
Oldham County Schools: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Bullitt County Schools: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Greater Clark County Schools: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Clarksville Community Schools: Thursday, May 21, 2026
New Albany Floyd County Schools: Friday, May 29, 2026

Public pools/splashpads

Metro Louisville

For more information on Louisville public pools, click here. Aquatic season is from Saturday, May 23, to Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission: children 12 and under: $2; adults and children 13 and over: $3. Those ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a person 13 or older.

Louisville Parks and Recreation will implement a clear bag policy at all outdoor pool and waterpark facilities. Each guest is permitted to bring one clear bag. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed, but they must be inspected before entry. Small clutch purses are allowed, but they cannot be larger than 6.5 inches x 4.5 inches. Coolers are not allowed at any outdoor pool and waterpark facility.

Nelson Hornbeck Park
- 709 Fairdale Road, 40218
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12-5 p.m., closed Mondays

Sun Valley Park
- 6505 Bethany Lane, 40727
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m., closed Wednesdays

Algonquin Waterpark
- 1614 Cypress St., 40210
- Hours: Monday and Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m., closed Tuesdays

Camp Taylor Waterpark
- 4201 Lee Ave., 40213
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m., closed Thursdays

Other pools

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park Pool
- 3000 Freys Hill Road, 40241
- Open daily Memorial Day through July; weekends only from August through Labor Day
- For more information, click here.

Douglass Hills Pool
- 501 Gatehouse Lane, 40243
- Opens Saturday, May 23, Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays from 12-9 p.m.
- For more information, click here.

Plainview Swim Center
- 10235 Timberwood Circle, 40223
- Hours subject to chance based on JCPS school calendar
- For more information, click here.

Metro Louisville modern splash pads (interactive and electronic timing)

Algonquin Park, 1614 Cypress St., 40210
Baxter Square, 301 S. 12th St., 40203
Breslin Park, 1388 Lexington Road, 40206
California Park, 1104 S. 16th St., 40210
Crescent Hill Park, 201 Reservoir Ave., 40206
Farnsley Park, 3100 Wedgewood Way, 40220
Iroquois Park, 5216 New Cut Road, 40214
LaPorte Park, 2529 Bank St., 40212
Long Run Park, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 40245
Nelson Hornbeck Park, 709 Fairdale Road, 40118
Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trail, 40218
Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Road, 40258
Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway, 40211
Shelby Park, 600 E. Oak St., 40203
Waterfront Park, Adventure Splash Park, 1101 River Road, 40202
Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher St., 40215

Metro Louisville traditional splash pads (converted wading pools with one sprayer)

Bingham Park, 160 Coral Ave., 40206
Boone Square Park, 1935 Rowan St., 40203
Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St., 40208
Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Road, 40206
Chickasaw Park, 1200 Southwestern Parkway, 40211
Elliott Square Park, 630 S. 28th St., 40211
G.G. Moore Park, 626 M St., 40208
George Rogers Clark Park, 1024 Thruston Ave., 40217
Huston Quin Park, 4105 S. 1st St., 40214
Parkhill Road, 1703 S. 13th St., 40210
Portland Park, 640 N. 27th St., 40212
Russell Lee Park, 3701 Southern Ave., 40211
Tyler Park, 1501 Castlewood Ave., 40204
Victory Park, 1051 S. 23rd St., 40210
William Harrison Park, 3232 Oleanda Ave., 40215
William Stansbury Park, 2302 S. 3rd St., 40208

Around Kentucky pools

Bluegrass Spring "The Quarry", 2101 Fendley Mill Road, La Grange
- Opening Thursday, May 21
- Hours: Daily Monday, Thursday-Sunday
- For more information, click here.

Southern Indiana pools

Clarksville Cove, 800 S. Clark Blvd., Clarksville
- Opening Saturday, May 23
- Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Fees: $9 - general admission; Ages 2 and under - $2; season passes available
- For more information, click here.

Jeffersonville Aquatic Center, 2107 Middle Road, Jeffersonville
- Opening Saturday, May 23
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
- Hours after Aug. 1: Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m.
- For more information, click here.

River Run Family Waterpark, 224 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany
- Opening Saturday, May 23
- Hours: Thursday-Tuesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- For more information, click here.

Mosley Park Pool, located off of Oak Street, behind St. John Paul II, Sellersburg
- Opening Saturday, May 23
- Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Twilight swim every Tues. and Thurs. until 8 p.m.
- For more information, click here.

Southern Indiana splash pads

Charlestown Family Activities Park, 1000 Park St., Charlestown
Gateway Park, 500 Little League Blvd., Clarksville
Kevin Hammersmith Park, 4400 Lewis Endres Parkway, New Albany
Silver Street Park, 2043 Silver St., New Albany

Day/Summer camps

Louisville

Bellarmine University Camp Valor
- Monday, June 8 to Friday, July 31
- Pre-K to 12th grade
- More than 100 camp sessions from STEM, Arts & Humanities, Study Skills & Test Prep and Recreation & Leisure
- For more information or to register, click here.

Boys to Young Kings summer program
- Monday to Thursday, June 1 to July 3; 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Boys ages 10-18
- Location: 3248 Taylor Blvd., 40215
- Registration deadline: May 31
- Provide mentorship, leadership development, positive engagement and safe space
- To register, call 502-592-3590

Camp Walden at Walden School
- Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 17, 2025
- For grades Pre-k to 12th grade
- Fee: $195 per week
- More than 100 camp sessions ranging from arts, crafts, sports, baking and science
- To register or for more information, click here.

Frazier History Museum
- Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 31, 2026, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
- For grades 1st-6th
- Daily and weekly options and many different themes
- To register or for more information, click here.

Jefferson Memorial Forest summer camps
- Different camps run from June 15 to July 31
- Ages 7-12 years old
- Fees: $180-$225
- Nature-based science education activities; explore forest and its animals
- For more information and to register, click here.

Louisville Community Center camps
- Camps run from June 8-July 31, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Ages 5-12 years old
- Fee: $20 one-time registration fee; $60 per week
- Arts & crafts, sports, physical activities, movies, field trips
- Available at Beechmont, Berrytown, California, Douglass, Cyril Allgeier, Metro Arts (9- to 12-year-olds), Newburg, Portland, Southwick, Sun Valley
- For more information or to register, click here.

Kentucky Science Center
- Starts on May 25, daily and weekly options
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., additional childcare available
- For children entering Pre-K through 8th grade
- Hands-on experiences, interactive science demos, educational movies and STEAM activities
- To register or for more information, click here.

Speed Art Museum
- 5-day art camp where kids will experiment with a range of traditional and contemporary techniques
- Location: 2035 S. 3rd St., 40208
- Session 1 for ages 14-17: June 8-12
- Session 2 for ages 10-13: June 22-26
- For more information and to register, click here.

Video Game Design Camp
- Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Location: Warp Zone, 702 Logan St.
- Ages 14-18
- Fee: $100
- Limited to 15 students
- For more information and to register, click here.

Village School of Louisville

Camp hours from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 770 Eastern Parkway, 40217
Campers need to bring water bottle and own lunch; snack provided
Cost: $250 per week; $125 for half days
Session 1: June 1-5; robotics for 7-12th grade, puppets and plays for K-6th grade, theatre for 3rd-12th grade
Session 2: June 8-12; STEAM for K-8th grade, playwriting for 5-12th grade
Session 3: June 15-19; STEAM into Magical Math for all ages
Session 4: June 22-26; STEAM 3D printing/art for all ages
For more information and to register, click here.

Southern Indiana

SIGS Sportsplex
- Location: 4343 Security Parkway, New Albany
- Ages toddler to 8th grade
- Bouncetime, Ninja Camps, Tot Spot, SIGS Active
- Fee: differs based on activity
- For more information or to register, click here.

Amusement parks/other events

Louisville/Jefferson County

Downtown Drive-In at Waterfront Park
- Select Fridays through Oct. 9; movies begin at sundown
- Location: Brown-Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd.
- For movies and more information, click here.

Iroquois Movies Under the Stars at Amphitheater
- Free outdoor movie screenings
- For more information, click here
- Movie schedule:
  - Monday, May 18: "The Princess Bride"
  - Monday, June 1: "When We Were Kings"
  - Monday, June 15: "Hannah Montana Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds"
  - Saturday, June 20: "Wicked For Good" Sing-Along
  - Monday, June 29: "How to Train Your Dragon"
  - Saturday, July 11: Double Feature - "Almost Famous" & "This Is Spinal Tap"
  - Monday, July 20: "The Big Lebowski"
  - Monday, Aug. 3: "Shaun of the Dead"
  - Saturday, August 22: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (with Live Shadow Cast)
  - Saturday, Sept. 5: Double Feature - "Godzilla" (1954) & "Godzilla vs Destoroyah"

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
- Theme park now open; Hurricane Bay opens Saturday, May 23
- Located at 937 Phillips Ln., 40209
- Pick your date tickets starting at $39.99; Any day tickets starting at $69.99; 2-day general admission is $49.99; season pass is $79.99
- For more information or to buy tickets, click here.

Louisville Zoo
- Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through Sept. 20
- Fees differ depending on day
- For more information, click here.

Sauerbeck Family Drive-In
- Open now through November, 7 days a week
- Located at 3210 D.W. Griffith Ln, LaGrange, KY 40031 (Set GPS to 2355 Commerce Pkwy, 40031)
- For showtimes and more information, click here.

Southend Movies Under the Stars
- Select Fridays in the summer
- Location: Various parks in Louisville's southend
- Free admission and popcorn; food trucks on site
- For movies and locations, click here.

Waterfront Wednesday
- Select Wednesdays in the summer through September
- Free
- Location: Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park
- For dates and artists, click here.

Southern Indiana

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Open daily
- Located at 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
- Exhibits, daily activities, special events and more
- For tickets and more information, click here.

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
- Theme park and Splashin' Safari now open
- Located at 452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579
- Different tickets options; 1-day admission is $49.99; any day admission is $76.99
- For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.