PAWS University is Kearney’s premier curriculum-based summer camp for students entering grades 1 - 6. We offer a variety of Personal Achievement Workshops that are not only fun and engaging, but also educational.
For additional information or questions, please email paws@unk.edu or call 308-865-8643.
PAWS University Campers (and their adults) can choose any combination of workshops, academies, and extras. Begin by deciding if you are participating in one of our academies, then choosing from our one-week themed workshops. Daily schedules can be filled with extras (Library Hour, Lunch Bunch, PAWS Plus) to attend the entire day (7:30AM – 5:00PM). Choose as many workshops and activities as you want!
Help combat the “summer slide” by attending a 4-week, 2-week, or 1-week PAWS U Academy. All our academies bring out the fun in learning!
Academy | Available for Students Entering | Cost |
Reading Academy (9:00 - 11:30 AM) | Grades 1-3 |
$240 $160 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Performing Arts Academy (9:00 - 11:30 AM) | Grades 4-6 |
$240 $160 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Kindergarten Prep Academy (9:00 - 11:30 AM) | Kindergarten |
$240 $160 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Academy | Available for Students Entering | Cost |
Spanish Immersion (9:00 - 11:30 am) | Grades 1-3 |
$120 |
Spanish Immersion (12:30 - 3:00 pm) | Grades 4-6 |
$120 |
Academy | Available for Students Entering | Cost |
Speech-Language Academy (12:30 - 3:00 PM) | Grades 1-6 |
$60 |
Choose from a variety of 1-week workshops, ranging from STEM to Art to History. There is something for everyone!
Workshops | Available for Students Entering | Cost (per week) |
Morning Sessions (9:00 - 11:30 AM) |
Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6 |
$60 $40 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Afternoon Sessions (12:30 - 3:00 PM) |
Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6 |
$60 $40 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Complete your daily schedule by adding on “Extras.” These additional opportunities are available to all students entering grades 1-6.
Option | Available for Students Entering | Cost (per week) |
Library Hour (7:30 - 8:45 AM) |
Grades 1-6 |
$10 $6 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
Lunch Bunch (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) | Grades 1-6 |
$20 lunch provided by UNK $10 student brings sack lunch Free for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
PAWS Plus (3:00 - 5:00 PM) | Grades 1-6 |
$55 $35 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch |
The curriculum-based program includes one-week themed workshops, four-week academies and other hands-on learning activities for students entering grades one through six. Read More...