Summer camp provides kids with lasting memories, adventures in the great outdoors, and the hard-earned ability to take instruction from an adult wearing shorts. Redefine authority with this Groupon.

$99 for One Week of Full-Day Kids' Summer Camp ($217 Value)

On Monday and Friday mornings, instructors lead children in three hours of gymnastics, arts and crafts, and interactive games. Campers gather for a free movie on Monday afternoon, and venture to Splashdown Park on Tuesday to soar down waterslides and see how long they can keep a handful of water in their pockets. Wednesday afternoon includes a shorter excursion to a beach, park, or other local destination, while Thursday contains another full-day trip to an amusing destination such as a local theme park. On Friday afternoon, children from both camp locations convene for friendly competition and games during a themed sports day. At the end of the afternoon, camp counselors issue awards and gold-plated juice boxes to members of the top-placing teams.

Children may attend any of the summer's nine one-week full-day programs at the Richmond or Surrey locations. Each camp session runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday. Cartwheels offers extended hours from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per morning or afternoon session.