Now that Memorial Day is over and the days are getting longer and hotter, it’s time to start thinking about where to send the children to summer camp — if you haven’t thought about it already.

Fortunately, Suffolk has a host of summer camp options that not only will keep children occupied during the day but also will enrich their physical and mental fitness.

One such camp is the partnership between Suffolk Christian Academy and Sylvan Learning Centers, which will take place almost every week during the summer, starting on June 29 and continuing to Aug. 28.

They all focus on science, technology, engineering and math-related topics, said Sylvan Learning of Chesapeake’s owner Kim Teixeira.

She said early exposure to the so-called STEM topics is likely to encourage children pursuing those types of careers.

“I’m excited to be able to provide an opportunity to expose kids to STEM classes,” she said, quoting a study that showed there will soon be more job opportunities in STEM fields than there are students graduating to fill those jobs.

“We need to expand the pipeline for STEM,” she said. “We need to open kids up to the idea — and really open girls up to it. My objective is to take the opportunity to expose young students to STEM concepts. These are things you can have a job in — making video games or building a bridge or programming a computer.”

Topics for the camps include game design, bridge building, algebra, machines and robotics. Prices range from $175 to $250 for the weeklong camps, with discounts for multiple camps attended. Classes will be held at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3488 Godwin Blvd.

For more information on Sylvan and Suffolk Christian Academy’s STEM camps, call 548-1247.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department also is holding a number of camp opportunities, including Planet Recreation, Discover Your Future, Outdoor Adventure Kamp, and sports-themed camps including basketball, soccer and golf. Detailed information, fees, registration times and locations are available at www.suffolkva.us/parks.

YMCA Camp Arrowhead, 275 Kenyon Road, will have also have camp opportunities for first- through ninth-graders. Visit www.ymcashr.org for more information.

If art is more your thing, the Suffolk Art League and Suffolk Art Gallery are offering art camps the week of Aug. 10-14 for ages 6 to 12 at the art gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. The fee is $45 for art league members and $50 for non-members. Students will explore different materials and methods of making art, and daily snacks are included. Call 925-0448 for more information.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy also will be holding a variety of camps throughout the summer. Themes include various sports, counselor-in-training, leadership and academic topics including geometry, algebra, SAT preparation and college counseling. Younger children will enjoy field trips to bowling, pools and laser tag, among other activities, during their camps. Visit www.nsacademy.org for more information.

Commonwealth’s Attorney C. Phillips Ferguson will hold CSI camp for ages 12 to 15 the week of June 15-19. A registration deadline is set for June 5. It is free to all participants. Call 514-4379 for more information.

Ebenezer Christian Academy will also hold summer camps every week from June 8 to Aug. 17. They are open for children from 3 years old to rising fourth-graders. Weekly themes will be combined with adventure, art, science, music, games, water fun and Christian lessons. Half-day camps are $80 per week, with full-day camps $150 per week. Call 238-2359 or email connie@ebenezerchurch.net for more information.