Aley is excited to be offering several mini-camp opportunities throughout the entire summer!
Each camp will have a specialized focus that's interactive, fun, and educational.
Days, times, and ages vary - we have camps for kids and adults!
Grades are based on students grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
If a Mini-Camp reaches maximum enrollment, you will be notified and added to a waitlist.
Register by June 29
Dungeons and Dragons is a creative, collaborative, storytelling game. Participants will step into a world of storytelling, learn the basics of D&D and embark on their first dungeon adventure together. This beginner-friendly game will introduce us to the process of creating a setting and characters and let everybody experience a short campaign.
Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name.
Mondays, July 6, July 13, July 20 → 6-8 pm
Location: Aley UMC (4143 Kemp Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45431)
Limit 16 participants
Register by July 6
There are lots of different, creative ways to express yourself. Learn from professionals who can coach you in creative writing, artistic journaling, and photography. You will be able to start a journal that you can add to later. You will go home with lots of the supplies you need to continue your creative pursuits.
Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name.
Tuesday, July 14 - Thursday, July 16 → 6-8pm
Location: Aley UMC (4143 Kemp Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45431)
Register by July 13
Kids under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult
Exercise doesn’t have to be boring! Come learn about Zumba and Yoga as fun ways to move your body. We will also learn about how nutrition is important to our health when we exercise.
Participants will be exposed to fitness programs that they can continue after the mini-camp is over.
Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name.
Tuesday, July 21 - Thursday, July 23 → 6-8pm
Location: Aley UMC (4143 Kemp Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45431)
Register by July 20
The Spark Place at Xenia Community Library is full of tools to learn new skills and try high-tech equipment you may not normally be able to access. Engraving, 3-D printing, soldering, green screen room, large-scale printers, quilting machines, hot press, and more!
Come check out the space, learn some cool STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills and create something of your very own to take home!
Note - each participant must have an additional liability form from the library signed by a parent/guardian. We will email this form after we receive your registration.
Tuesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 30 → 12-2 pm
Location: Xenia Community Library Spark Place (76 East Market Street Xenia, OH 45385)
Parents/guardians are responsible for getting participants to/from the Xenia Library. Adults are welcome and encouraged to relax at the library during the mini-camp time.
Limit 10 participants (A second session may be added if needed)
Register by July 20
No sewing experience is needed to attend this 3 evening mini camp for teens and adults! Come learn to make a fabric tote bag and Christmas ornament that only requires that you can fold and manipulate fabric. All supplies will be provided and you will leave with 2 (or maybe more) beautiful handcrafted items.
Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name.
Tuesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 30 → 6-8pm
Location: Aley UMC (4143 Kemp Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45431)
