2015 Summer Planner - Gainesville Sun

SUMMERPLANNERA parents guide

■ CREATIVE CAMPS AWAKEN TALENTS, PAGE 2■ SPRING BREAK CAMPS, PAGE 3■ CAMPS TEACH PRACTICAL SKILLS, PAGE 4■ MASTER LIST OF SUMMER CAMPS, PAGES 8-19

SUNDAY , MARCH 15 , 2015

Creative camps can help bring out hidden talentsBy Cody SmithCorrespondent

Children love to pur-sue their creative passions, whether it be drawing their fa-

vorite cartoon characters or acting out scenes from a favorite movie.

Parents often interpret these activities as distrac-tions, phases that children outgrow as they get older. Yet, a number of summer camps across the nation are dedicated to helping young children channel their creative spirits. Should a parent take an

interest in their children’s artistry to enroll them in these camps?

Gainesville hosts a variety of summer camps devoted to guiding young artists through their creative endeavors. These camps host hours-long classes ranging from three to fi ve days a week, under the supervision of leading experts in the artistic fi elds.

“Our program is an intensive, two-week workshop,” said Tom Hart, executive director of the Sequential Artists

Workshop (SAW), which offers classes on drawing comics and graphic novels from its center at 435 S. Main St.

“The summer is designed to immerse kids in comic book art, and the exercises are similar to those in adult classes,” Hart said. “Every day is a full day; even kids who aren’t super serious can get something out of it.”

The Harn Museum at the University of Florida also offers one-week summer camps for young artists. Brandi Breslin, who

coordinates the Harn’s school and educator programs, said the programs are not neces-sarily looking to foster artistic talent.

“The arts are connected to a lot of ideas, and it’s not just about artistic tech-niques,” Breslin said. “The camps are organized around themes, and we look at different cultures and their art and how it changes over time.”

For young thespians, the Hippodrome Theatre offers ensemble summer camps for children ages 5 to 17 years old. The two- and three-week classes focus on collabora-tion between students and teachers.

“Students who are successful in the program are the ones who, despite the long rehearsal pro-cess, stick it out and endure,” said Gabrielle Byam, a member of The Hipp’s education staff.

“They may only have

four lines as tree No. 4, but those four lines are so important. There’s a lot of sitting around and waiting in the theater, and the reward of those four lines as tree No. 4 is everything to them. It’s a beautiful thing to watch.”

While these summer camps operate in different ways, they share a similar goal: to promote the artistic development in children.

Richard Heipp, UF’s school of art history director, believes parents should recognize when their children create art.

“(Parents) should encourage their children with every fi ber of their being,” Heipp said.

“There’s research that proves this creative

engagement makes for better students. There (are) many things you can learn through the arts, and I think we owe it to our children to encourage their passion.”

The creative summer camps in Gainesville have produced a number of successful artists. Daniel Perea, a former partici-pant of the Hippodrome’s summer camps, moved to Los Angeles and produced the Hollywood short fi lm “Polis.”

“It’s a great time to be an artistic kid,” Hart said. “The boundary between creators is now very small. If your kids are trying to tell a story through a medium, then that’s the kind of talent you want to foster.”

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Hippodrome Theatre off ers summer camps for children ages 5 to 17 years old.

Summer Planner /A Parent’s GuideCONTRIBUTING WRITERS:Alexandra Fernandez, Stacy

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COVER PHOTO:Kids get a closer view of a

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“There’s research that proves this creative engagement makes for better students.”

RICHARD HEIPP, UF’s school of art history director

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By Stacy FournierCorrespondent

In just a few days, the predictable school schedule parents count on for sanity will hit the pause button for

spring break, which for public schools and some private ones is March 23-27.

Here is a list of Spring Break camps in the area:

SPACE CHALLENGE CAMP: Dates: March 23-26 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: $225 Location: Santa Fe College NW

campus. Contact: 395-5193 or visit http://

bit.ly/1zJ0J8a

FLORIDA MUSEUMOF NATURAL HISTORY:Dates: March 23-27 Hours: Drop-off 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.,

pick-up 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m. (full day). Pick-up noon-12:30 p.m. morning half-day camp; drop-off 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. afternoon half-day camp. Ages: K-5Cost: $245 full-day, $125 half-day

(non-members); $220 full day, $115 half day (members). Location: Florida Museum of

Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Contact: 273-2061 or visit www.

fl mnh.ufl .edu/events/camps/spring-break/

HIPPODROME SPRING BREAK CAMP:Dates: March 23-27Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.mAges: 7-18Cost: $250Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25

SE Second PlaceContact: TheHipp.org

CAMP GOOD NEWS: Dates: March 23-27 (Alachua) or

March 30-April 3 (Putnam)Ages: 5-12Location: 120 Twin Lakes Road,

HawthorneContact: 481-3550, 378-0949 or

visit www.campgoodnewsfl .com.

SWIMMING LESSONS AT THE YMCA: Dates: March 30-April 16

Location: North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34th Blvd. Contact: 374-9622 or Scott Chase

at [email protected].

SWIMMING LESSONS,CITY OF GAINESVILLE: Dates: Monday, Tuesday and

Thursday March 23-April 9, April 13-20 or May 4-21Cost: $44.50 city residents or

$67.75 non-city residentsLocation: Northeast Pool, 1100 NE

14th St. Contact: 334-2191 or visit http://

bit.ly/17Z0ePx

FENCING CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 8 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-5

p.m. (half-day), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (full-day)Ages: 6-16Cost: $125 per week (half-day);

$200 per week (full-day); $25 single half-day; $40 single full-dayLocation: The Unifi ed Training

Center, 809 W University Ave. Contact: Tyler Kvols, 682-2738

or Brian Harper, 262-0184. Register online at fl oridafencingacademy.com

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP— PAPER PLAY: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., optional

pre-camp hours from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and optional post-camp hours from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 8-13Cost: $250 or $200 for Harn

members; $50 each optional pre- or post-campLocation: Harn Museum on the UF

campusContact: 392-9826, ext. 2112 or

[email protected] .edu or visit www.harn.ufl .edu/artcamps.

HARN MUSEUM ONE-DAY FASHION CAMP — KIDS COUTURE: Dates: May 2Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 8-13Cost: $50Location: Harn Museum on the UF

campusContact: 392-9826, ext. 2112 or

visit www.harn.ufl .edu/artcamps

GIRLS PLACE, INC.SPRING BREAK CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (7 a.m.

early drop-off available for additional fee)Ages: 5-18Cost: $20 per day (Early Learning

Coalition provider)Location: 2101 NW 39th Ave. Contact: 343-4475, christi@

girlsplace.net or visit www.girlsplace.net

SKATE STATION FUNWORKSSPRING BREAK ACTION CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: 5-12Cost: $135 or $36 per day, includes

all activities, fi eld trips, lunch and snacks. Sibling discounts available. $27.50 registration fee. Location: Skate Station Funworks,

1311 NW 76th Blvd. Contact: 332-0555, Camp@

funworks.com or visit www.Funworks.com.

THE PONY PADDOCKAT DRAGON’S LAIR: Dates: Spring break, Easter break

and summer campsHours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 10 miles west of

Gainesville, approximately 5 minutes from Town of Tioga

Contact: Molly Cobb-Smith at 386-853-0615 or visit PonyPaddockAtDragonsLair.com.

FRENCH, FUN, FOOD AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES SPRING BREAK CAMP: Dates: March 23-27 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (full day); 9

a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (half-day). Free extended care availableCost: $35 per full day or $25 per

half-day; $5 per day discount for French only.Ages: 4-14 Location: École Française, 8520

NW Second Place (near Tower Road)Contact: Judy Charudattan, 332-

8198 or visit www.frenchfunfood.com

CAMP SUNNY SPRING BREAK CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (full-

day, half-day and hourly options available)Ages: 3-15Cost: Early-bird discounts if paid by

March 16Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace,

JonesvilleContact: 331-8773 or visit http://

suncountrysports.com/campsunny.html

CITY OF GAINESVILLE’S RECREATION DAY CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ages: First-eighth gradeCost: $47.50 city residents, $71.25

non-city residentsLocation: Albert “Ray” Massey

Recreation Center, 1001 NW 34th St. or Eastside Community Center, 2841 E University Ave. Contact: 334-5067, visit www.

cityofgainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.

EARTH ACADEMY DAY CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: First-sixth gradeCost: $115.75 city residents,

$173.75 non-city residentsLocation: Morningside Nature

Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Contact: 334-5067, visit www.

cityofgainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.

CAMP BOGGY CREEK: Dates: Year-round scheduleAges: 7-16Cost: FreeLocation: 30500 Brantley Branch

Road, EustisContact: 866-462-6449, ext.

4252 or ext. 4276 or visit www.boggycreek.org

DREAMSTONE FARMSPRING BREAK CAMP: Dates: March 23-27Hours/Cost: $50 per day 9 a.m.-1

p.m.; $7 per hour 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours available. Ages: 7-16Location: 16025 W. Newberry

Road, JonesvilleContact: Taryn Adamy at 494-6897

or visit www.dreamstonefarm.org

GATOR SOCCER CAMP: Dates: March 14-15 and April

25-26Hours: Check-in 8:30 a.m. Saturday

through noon SundayAges: Girls ages 13-17Cost: $259Contact: Visit www.gatorzone.

com/camps/

Spring (break) is here. Where are your kids?

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The Santa Fe College Space Challenge Camp.

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Important skills and lifelong passions can be found at camp

Kids going to camp for the fi rst time? Don’t overtalk it

By Alexandra FernandezCorrespondent

When Laurie Borden attended a summer culinary camp in middle school, she never expected she would fi nd a lifelong passion.

Today as a junior at Eastside High School, she said she uses the skills she learned at the Institute of Culinary Arts every day.

“Cooking is a very important skill, and I feel like I’ll continue using these skills my whole life,” Borden said.

Summer Culinary Camps, led by Chef Billie DeNuzio at Eastside High School,

teach students skills like measuring, weighing and knife-handling, as well as nutrition and how to make food from scratch.

It’s one of many camps in Gainesville and surrounding areas that instill lifelong passions in children.

For those who want to explore multiple fi elds to fi nd something they love, Santa Fe’s College For Kids camps may be the right place.

College for Kids offers classes at the Santa Fe College Northwest campus and

By Leanne ItalieThe Associated Press

NEW YORK — Audra Friis has already decided on a Long Island day camp for her 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. She’s confi dent her oldest will do just fi ne after attending other day camps, but she’s worried her fi rst-timer will have trouble settling in.

“He doesn’t transition as easily as his older sister,” Friis said. “It’s defi nitely a high-energy camp. My whole issue is really the high energy and the overstim-ulation. Kids respond to that or they don’t.”

While some kids prefer to know all the details of a new experience, she thinks a less-is-more approach to preparing her kindergartner is the way to go. With sign-ups for day and sleepaway pro-grams underway, she’s not the only parent looking ahead to easing that tran-sition.

“Instead of fi lling his head with all of the things that he’s going to be doing that would ordinarily get somebody excited, he might back away and decide it doesn’t sound like fun,” said Friis, who lives in Commack, New York. “It took him a few weeks to get used to the idea of a fi re drill at school, with the loud noises and everything, and now he’s OK

because he knows what it is.” Camp directors and consultants think

there’s no one way to prep new campers since a child’s personality and the care taken in choosing a camp play key roles, but there are things parents should avoid doing and saying.

Never, for example, promise a child heading off to sleepaway camp for the fi rst time that they’ll be picked up early if they get homesick.

“Kids shouldn’t go into it with the feeling that they have an out. Start with an attitude of excitement and enthusi-asm and confi dence,” said Laurie Kaiden, who calls herself a Campcierge for her work connecting parents with the Maine Camp Experience, a group of 32 camps there.

She’s also a mom. Her 9-year-old

“Kids shouldn’t go into it with the feeling that they have an out. Start with an attitude of excitement and enthusiasm and confi dence.”

LAURIE KAIDEN, Campcierge

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Camp Invention is held at Wiles, Chiles and Hidden Oak elementary schools.

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IndepenDANCE Summer Camp.


at the Andrews Center in Starke. The program has a Jr. College for Kids at the Andrews Center. Course topics include math and science, but some uncon-ventional classes like agriculture, astronomy, robotics, video game creation and radio broadcasting are also available to pique stu-dents’ interests.

“It’s a safe environment for them to learn and fi gure out what their passion really is,” said Sarah Eilande, a College for Kids offi ce assistant.

Cheryl Canova, the director of the Andrews Center in Starke, said the camps get children used to a college setting without the boredom that can come with sitting at a desk and taking notes. All the classes are hands-on.

“It’s defi nitely on their level,” she said.

More than 78 classes will be offered this summer at the Santa Fe College Northwest campus.

“Whatever your interests are, you can fi nd some-thing that your child will enjoy,” said Jennifer Mullis, coordinator of the community education program at Santa Fe.

Mullis said she has had parents say that because of a class at College for

Kids, their child has now found a new interest.

“Our goal is to create a love of lifelong learning,” she said.

About 500 children go through the College for Kids summer camp every year. That’s 500 children who are discovering subjects that could lead to a lifelong career or hobby.

For high school students who want to help instill those passions, College for Kids has a counselor-in-training program. In this program, about 50 students undergo six hours of leadership training and spend time in the career resource center doing personality profi les to fi gure out which careers best suit their personality.

Mullis said the program uses all the campus resources, including the zoo and the planetarium, to offer a wide variety of subjects for students to explore.

“Our goal is for the students to have a really good experience on the college campus, learning new things, so that, hopefully, when they go back to school, they’re going to have a new interest in science or art, or maybe something they would have been a little hesitant to try before,” she said.

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Summer Culinary Camp at Eastside High School.

Camps for the kid who loves science and techBy Katherine RothThe Associated Press

For kids whose dream summer camp involves more coding than canoeing, more technol-ogy than tennis and more

science than swimming, STEM summer camps — once considered a contradiction in terms — are pop-ular and plentiful.

The camps, ranging from private half-day camps for younger children to longer sleep-away camps for teenagers, cater to kids who are passionate about STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) or who just love immersing themselves in projects involving thinking creatively and problem-solving.

“We’re defi nitely seeing a lot more summer programs that focus on science, technology, engineering and math, and also programs that combined those elements with art,” said Kathy Heraghty, program director and founder of Destination Science, based in Orange, Califor-nia. The group, which began in California in 2000, now runs summer camps for children ages 5 to 11 in fi ve states.

“The education system is slowly coming around to putting more emphasis on the sciences, and parents are also beginning to change some pretty old-fashioned ideas about summer camps and also about science, which is about way more than data and Bunsen burners,” she said.

STEM-oriented summer camps often include more traditional summer pursuits like swimming and crafts, but the focus is on the fun of “thinking like a scientist” in more depth than is often possible during the school year.

“We focus on things that are

playful and fun and that kids can connect to, like building a really cool car with a solar cell,” Heraghty said.

“This summer we are introducing a Super Heroes camp that takes a closer looks at bats and spiders and things like warp speed. And robotics and robots are also always exciting to kids.”

The camps cost $379 per week for full day camp, with discounts available to those who register early and some scholarships available.

For older kids looking for a sleep-away experience, options include BEAM Camp, in Stafford, New Hampshire, which offers three-and-a-half-week camps for kids ages 10 to 17.

“We’re a camp about making things and bringing ideas to life,” said co-founder Brian Cohen, who shuns the STEM label because, he said, the emphasis should be on the human side of things and “fashion-ing physical reality,” not on abstract concepts.

“We give kids the experience of making a big idea happen on their own. Last summer, the kids in one

Find campswww.ScienceBuddies ■ .org lists

a wide range of summer science programs across the United States, as does www.lmstemalliance.org Destination Science: www.

destinationscience.org Beam Camp: www.beamcamp.

com Emagination: www.computer-

camps.com

Wacky events shake up routine at campsBy Beth J. HarpazThe Associated Press

Summer camp means color wars, campfi res and friendly competi-tions. But at many camps, daily routines get a jolt every now and then with wacky events, from pies in the face to applesauce wrestling.

In addition to the surprise element and sheer fun, there’s a psychology behind these once-a-summer happenings. Camps nowadays are attended by kids used to compel-ling forms of entertainment, from video games to interactive theme park rides, so some try to make memories beyond the silly tradi-tions, creative themes and daily activities that have historically shaped the camp experience.

“How fun can you make camp? How out of the box can it be?” says Lori Waldman, co-owner of Camp Blue Ridge near Dillard, Georgia.

Here are a few examples of

off-the-wall events staged now and then to shake things up at summer camps. TAPED TO THE WALL: On Crazy Feats Day at Camp Blue Ridge, campers are divided into teams and given supplies, including a few rolls of duct tape, along with a series of tasks. They don’t get detailed instructions — just a clue about what’s expected. For example, they might be told to create Toby Maguire’s protege — hint “Spider-Man.” If they’re smart, they’ll choose the lightest person on their team to tape to the wall like Spider-Man. FESTIVUS: Fans of the TV show “Seinfeld” will remember Festivus, an alternative to celebrating Christmas. At Maine Teen Camp in Porter, Maine, it’s an alternative to color war.

“The idea is not for us to defi ne precisely what needs to happen, but

instead, allow staff and campers to come up with a fun theme for a day-long carnival and feast,” explained co-director Matthew Pines. Themes have included NASA, zombies and superheroes. A “wheel of misfortune” offers random campers and staff “such wonderful prizes” as a pie in the face, getting drenched by a water-fall (water poured off a balcony) or a surprise party, with confetti blown from a leaf-blower. You might be covered with chocolate syrup or paint — to be washed off by a dunk in the lake — before taking part in sports and game competitions, followed by an evening banquet of, what else?, lobster (this is Maine). MUD BATH: “Everyone likes playing in the mud,” says Driftwood Day Camp owner Mike Wagenberg. So once a year, the camp fi lls an

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daughter went to sleepaway for the fi rst time last summer without a hitch and her 6-year-old daughter attends a day camp that requires a 45-minute bus ride each way. For the long bus ride, she recalls packing an extra snack for the return trip home, assuring her daughter that she was going to have a great time, and that’s about it.

“My kids didn’t have a transition problem and I think the reason is because it’s all been a transition. Before they went to the day camp that’s 45 minutes away they went to a local camp that was fi ve or 10 minutes away, that I drove them to.”

Kaiden’s oldest had the benefi t of a “sleep week” at her day camp before heading off to overnight camp the following summer. The family also stepped up her sleepovers at friends’ homes.

Trial or introductory programs are a good idea for parents who aren’t sure whether their kids will do well

in a day program or far from home. Many sleepaway camps offer “taster” sessions of one to two weeks.

David Seddon is a former camp counselor who trains staff and works with parents as director of the Frost Valley YMCA sleepaway camp program for younger kids, in Claryville, New York. He recom-mends a one-week trial session for fi rst-timers. Whether it’s taking on a new activity or trying a new food, Seddon said parents should talk with kids before the season starts about what they expect from them.

“What is it that you’re sending them to camp for? A lot of kids come to camp and they really don’t know why they’re here,” he said.

Parents also should realize that kids might end up liking things at camp that they wouldn’t try at home, Seddon said.

“Sometimes we get a camper information form that says he won’t eat anything and then he gets to camp and he eats everything. They

go home with a completely different diet just because they’ve been away from their parents and tried new things,” he said. Seddon agreed that “overtalking” the details ahead of time — how many activities are crammed into a day, say, or what the showers are like — might create undue anxiety.

Logistics will work themselves out with the help of counselors, he said. And lots of camps try to create some familiarity for newcomers through videos, home visits and group meet-ups.

Lindsay Davis, who works with sick kids and their families as a certifi ed child life specialist at the Children’s Hospital at Montefi ore in the Bronx, suggests that parents be as detailed as possible on camp forms that ask them to describe their kids.

Perhaps most importantly, she advises: “Remind (kids) there is no right or wrong way to experience camp. Their job is to just relax and have fun.”

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session built a 30-foot kaleidoscope, and another session built a boat powered by a human-size hamster wheel,” he said.

In addition to building and problem-solving, campers swim daily and spend time with chefs, artists, architects and engineers to help broaden their ideas about creative career options. The camps, open to boys and girls, have a hefty $5,200 price tag, but Cohen said about 40 percent of campers receive partial or full scholarships.

Emagination, a much larger summer camp focusing on coding, game design and other computer skills, offers day camp and sleep-away options for kids ages 8 to 17 in fi ve ma-jor cities in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Camps range in price from $845 per week for day camp to almost $3,000 for some two-week programs. As with many science

camps, some scholarships are available.

“STEM summer camps are wilderness explora-tion, but in the wilderness of exploration and inquiry,” said Meg Kaufer, president of the STEM Alliance of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, New York, one of a growing number of grassroots organizations helping promote STEM activities in and out of schools.

One of Kaufer’s sons attended a high-school-level summer sleep-away camp at Brown University involving 3D printers and bronze casting. One of her daughters attended an all-girls robotics day camp for seventh graders.

“Do it yourself does not mean do it alone, and for a lot of kids who are used to tinkering solo, having a rare chance to explore science with people who think the same way really helps them form a social identity,” she said. “That can be truly transforma-tional.”

outdoor infl atable skating rink with truckloads of dirt, adds water, and invites campers and staff to jump in. When it’s over, you get hosed down.

Related events at the camp, located in Melville, New York, have included applesauce wrestling and a “Tough Mudder” course with obstacles including a mud run. PIE IN THE FACE: Jodi Turk’s twins have summer birthdays. Here’s what sold them on attending Camp Echo: On your birthday, you get to pie any counselor you want in the face while the rest of the

camp chants “Pie in the face! Pie in the face!”

Oh, and there’s also a cake for your cabin, and the whole camp sings “Happy Birthday.” But the pie’s the highlight, especially since the moment is recorded with a photo that gets hung in the dining hall. “After a while, the staff began to realize there’s no bigger compli-ment than getting picked for a pie in the face,” said Jeff Grabow, director of the camp in Blooming-burg, New York. “It’s not a vengeance thing. We can tell who the best counsel-ors are because their pictures are on that wall of fame.”

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WACKY: Fun is the key

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Gainesville Area Rowing Summer Camp.


SUMMER CAMPS,WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS 2015GENERAL CAMPSNORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA YMCA SUM-MER CAMP: “Ignite Your Summer at the Y!” with swimming, guest speakers and specialty classes and demonstrations.Dates: June 8-Aug. 21Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Kindergarten-fi fth grade. Leaders

Camp for grades 6-12Cost: VariesLocation: Northwood YMCA, 5201 NW

34th Blvd.Contact: Holli Lawrence, 374-9622 or

[email protected] COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXTENDED DAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: Explore the mysteries of the universe, Earth and nature. Also sports, outdoor games and arts and crafts.Dates: June 8-July 17Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: K-fi fth grade; middle school care

available at Westwood Middle SchoolCost: $50 to $115 per week based on

the child’s public school lunch statusLocation: Elementary schools include

Alachua, Chiles, Finley, Foster, Glen Springs, High Springs, Idylwild, Little-wood, Meadowbrook, Newberry and WilesContact: 955-7766

O2B KIDS SUMMER CAMP: At O2B Kids Summer Camp, children enjoy the freedom to try new things, meet new friends and learn life-long skills. The fun and caring staff encourage, challenge and support children all summer long. Chil-dren will laugh, learn and love every day. Dates: June 9-Aug. 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. with early drop-off and late pick-up at select locations for members only. Ages: Incoming 1st-8th graders. Cost: $169/week (members) and $189/week (non-members). Location: Three locations are available. Super Center, 6680 W New-berry Road, 332-5500; Midtown, 1555 NW 23rd Ave., 374-2202; Alachua, 14400 NW 152nd Lane, 386-462-0092.

SKATE STATION FUNWORKS SUMMER ACTION CAMP: Skating, rock climbing, miniature golf, go karts, soft play, group activities and fi eld trips.Dates: June 5-Aug.14Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: 5-12Cost: $145 per week or $38 per day,

which includes activities, fi eld trips, lunch and snacks. Registration fee: $27.50. Sibling discount.Location: Skate Station Funworks,

1311 NW 76th Blvd.Contact: 332-0555, camp@funworks.

com or visit www.funworks.com.CITY OF GAINESVILLE SUMMER CAMP: Camps focus on “The Six Pillars of Char-acter” program. Free swimming lessons. Session 1: “Splish-Splash”; Session 2: “What’s in the Woods?”; Session 3: “We are Family”Dates: Sessions are three weeks long

and run June 15-Aug. 14Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Incoming fi rst- to fi fth-gradersCost: $142.50 city residents, $213.75

non-city residents. Scholarships available to eligible families.Location: Albert “Ray” Massey Recre-

ation Center, Eastside Community Center, Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Porters Community CenterContact: 334-5067, visit www.cityof-

gainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.CITY OF GAINESVILLE SUMMER CAMP (MIDDLE SCHOOL): Art, music, video and photography, computers, personal fi nance, life skills and mentoring.Dates: July 15-Aug. 14Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Incoming sixth- to eighth-gradersCost: $142.50 city residents, $213.75

non-city residents. Scholarships available to eligible families.Location: TB McPherson Center, 1717

SE 15th St.Contact: 334-5067, visit www.cityof-

gainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.GIRLS PLACE INC. SUMMER DAY CAMP:Girls empowered to be courageous, strong and self-suffi cient and inspired to celebrate their minds, hearts and physical well-being. Structured, age-appropriate activities, including fi eld trips and com-munity service. Daily reading times, academic enhancement in science, reading and math and educational fi eld trips.Dates: June 8-Aug. 14Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Early drop

off at 7 a.m. for additional fee.Ages: Girls 5-18Cost: $75 per weekLocation: 2101 NW 39th

Ave.Contact: 343-4475,

[email protected] or visit www.girlsplace.netBLUE WAVE KIDS CAMP: Art and crafts, games and a tournament.Dates: June 15-Aug. 7Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half-day

and full-day options.Ages: Grades 1-7Cost: $160 full day; $90 half day;

$32 per day. Registration fee: $25Location: P.K Yonge, 1080 SW

11th St.Contact: asp@ufl .edu

LITTLE WAVES SUMMER CAMP: Outdoor activities, art, games, music and move-ment, water days and local fi eld trips. Morning and afternoon snacks provided along with quiet time.Dates: June 15-Aug. 7Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half-day and

full-day options.Ages: 4-6Cost: $160 full day; $90 half day; $32

per day. Registration fee: $25Location: P.K Yonge, 1080 SW 11th St.Contact: asp@ufl .edu

empowered to be courageous, g and self-suffi cient and inspired toate their minds, hearts and physical eing. Structured, age-appropriate ies, including fi eld trips and com-y service. Daily reading times,mic enhancement in science, g and math and educationalrips.es: June 8-Aug. 14rs: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Early drop 7 a.m. for additional fee.s: Girls 5-18: $75 per week

ation: 2101 NW 39th

tact: 343-4475, @girlsplace.net or

www.girlsplace.netWAVE KIDS CAMP: Art andgames and a tournament.

es: June 15-Aug. 7rs: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half-day ull-day options.s: Grades 1-7: $160 full day; $90 half day; er day. Registration fee: $25

ation: P.K Yonge, 1080 SW St.tact: asp@ufl .eduE WAVES SUMMER CAMP: Outdoor ies, art, games, music and move-water days and local fi eld trips. ng and afternoon snacks provided with quiet time.

es: June 15-Aug. 7rs: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half-day and ay options.s: 4-6: $160 full day; $90 half day; $32

ay. Registration fee: $25ation: P.K Yonge, 1080 SW 11th St.tact: asp@ufl .edu

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SPORTS/ACTION CAMPSSUMMER SPORTS AND FITNESS CAMP AT WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL: Basketball, volleyball, fl ag football, indoor hockey and ultimate Frisbee. Visits to Westside Park for games and swimming.Dates: Seven weekly sessions

beginning June 8Hours: Full-time (8 a.m.-5 p.m.),

part-time and extended-care options availableAges: Rising Kindergarten to

eighth-gradersContact: Doug Jossi at fun@kidss-

portsandfi tnesscamp.com or visit www.kidssportsandfi tnesscamp.comEYG BASKETBALL CAMP: Develop strong fundamentals and improve on basketball skills.Dates: June 8-12Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Ages: Boys and girls who have

completed fourth-12th gradeCost: $100 if register by June 1, or

$130 after June 1Location: Westside Family Life

Center, 10000 W. Newberry RoadContact: Westside Family Life

Center, 333-7700, ext.105BLUE WAVE SPORTS ACADEMY:

Athletic skills, leadership and sports-manship in various sports, including football, soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey.Dates: June 15-Aug. 7Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Half-day

and full-day optionsAges: Grades 2-8Cost: $160 full-day camp, $90 half-

day camp, $32 per day. Registration fee: $25Location: P.K Yonge, 1080 SW 11th

St.Contact: asp@ufl .edu

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Open to all high school age girls.Dates: June 15-July 16Hours: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-

ThursdayCost: $100Contact: Coach Maynard at May-

[email protected] Karate & Judo: Hands-on

training in Isshinryu Karate and Kodokan Judo for the whole family.Dates/Hours: 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday (children dismissed at 7:30 p.m.), and 10:30 a.m.-noon SaturdayCost: $65 per month. First two

lessons free

Location: 1213 NW 16th Ave.Contact: Sensei Richard Crenshaw,

278-0631, [email protected] or visit www.ckkarateandjudo.comSHANDS SUMMER SPORTS PERFOR-MANCE CAMP: Each session works on athlete’s speed, agility, upper body, lower body and core strength. Pre- and post-testing of athlete included.Dates: To be determinedHours: 90-minute sessions,

Monday-ThursdayAges: 12 and olderContact: Fernando Hurtado, 733-

0834 or [email protected] .eduGAINESVILLE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMPS: Taught by the Gainesville Juniors coaching staff for beginning and advanced volleyball players.Dates: July 6-9 and July 20-23Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 6 p.m.-8

p.m. Players can attend one or both sessions.Ages: Boys and girls ages 5-18Cost: $125 per camp or $40 per

dayLocation: Gainesville Juniors Vol-

leyball Facility, Phoenix Commercial Park, 12895 NW Hwy 441, AlachuaContact: [email protected] or visit

www.gainesvillejuniors.net

WATER AEROBICS, CITY OF GAINESVILLE: Low- to medium-inten-sity aerobic cardio and core training focusing on fl exibility and total body toning. Lessons take place in shallow and deep water. Guardian permission required for participants under 18.Dates: March 2-Nov. 20Hours: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon-

day, Wednesday and FridayCost: $2.55 per class, or eight

classes for $20.40 and receive two additional classes free.Location: Northeast Pool, 1100 NE

14th St.Contact: 334-5067, 334-2191

(pool phone) or visit www.cityof-gainesvilleparks.orgAMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD-ING, FIRST AID, CPR AND AED COURSES: Youths and adult American Red Cross Safety Courses to get certi-fi ed or recertifi ed in lifeguarding.Dates: April through AugustAges: Beginning 11 years oldCost: $60-$275 depending on the

classContact: 334-5067 or visit www.

cityofgainesvilleparks.orgJUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP: Camp-ers take on leadership roles and challenge themselves mentally and physically, learn the primary respon-sibilities of a lifeguard and receive certifi cations in CPR/First Aid only on successfully completion. Campers must be able to do a 100-yard swim, 1-minute unaided fl oat and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 8-10 feet of water. Campers who complete two of three requirements can attend the camp, but deep-water activity will be substituted for shallow-water activity.Dates: June 22-26, July 6-10, July

20-24 and Aug. 3-7Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: 11-15Cost: $78.75 city residents, $118.25

non-city residentsContact: 334-5067, visit www.

cityofgainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.SWIMMING LESSONS, CITY OF GAINESVILLE: Classes available for all ages and skill levels.Dates: Monday, Tuesday and Thurs-

day March 23-April 9, April 13-20 or May 4-21

Cost: $44.50 city residents or $67.75 non-city residentsLocation: Northeast Pool, 1100 NE

14th St.Contact: 334-2191 or visit http://

bit.ly/1LJHcMkYOUTH GOLF CAMPS AT IRONWOOD, CITY OF GAINESVILLE: Learn about golf.Dates: To be determinedHours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-

FridayAges: 6-17Cost: $120 per session (golf equip-

ment provided)Location: 2100 NE 39th Ave.Contact: 334-3120

2015 GAINESVILLE BIATHLON CHAL-LENGE, CITY OF GAINESVILLE: Eight races each consisting of a 5K run and 800-meter swim. Female and male winners of each race receive two free pool passes to any city pool.Dates: April through SeptemberAges: 13 and olderCost: Early registration $17.50 city

residents, $23 non-city residents. Day of registration, $23 city residents, $34.50 non-city residentsLocation: Dwight H. Hunter (North-

east) Pool and H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) PoolContact: 334-5067 or visit www.

CityofGainesvilleParks.orgGIRLS PLACE INC. FIRST PLACE SPORTS CAMP: Girls are empowered to grow courageous, strong and self suffi cient.Dates: Volleyball Camp, June

15-20; Five-Sports Camp, July 20-24; Basketball Camp, Aug. 3-7Ages: Girls 5-18Cost: $150 per week, includes

lunch and T-shirtLocation: 2101 NW 39th Ave.Contact: 343-4475, tara@girl-

splace.net or visit www.girlsplace.netMermaid Camp: Camp teaches

basics of synchronized swimming.Dates: May 30-June 27 and July

11-Aug. 8Hours: Saturday morningsAges: 6 to 16; campers must be

able to swim at least 25 yardsCost: $100Location: Westside PoolContact: Visit http://synchrogaines-

ville.com. Pre-registration required

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BALANCE 180 SUMMER CAMP 2015: Participants practice hand-stands, cartwheels, round-offs and handsprings with guidance from experienced instructors. Includes gymnastics obstacle courses, fi tness challenges and fast-paced games. No prior gymnastics experience necessary.Dates: July 13-17, July 20-24 and

July 27-31Hours: 9 a.m.-noon ages 3 and

older (inclusive program); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ages 5 and older (minimal as-sistance); 1 p.m.-5 p.m. ages 5 and older (minimal assistance).Cost: Call Balance 180 for ratesLocation: 6527 NW 18th DriveContact: 340-1180, Balanc-

[email protected] or visit bal-ance180.orgGAINESVILLE AREA ROWING SUMMER CAMP: Learn how to row this sum-mer. No experience necessary. The week concluded with some racing.Dates: June 15-19, June 22-26 and

June 29-July 3Hours: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Ages: Grades 6-12Cost: $100 per session, includes

T-shirtLocation: GAR Boathouse, 7400 E.

University Ave.Contact: Nikki at nikki.atzinger@

gmail.com or visit gainesvilleare-arowing.comPONY PADDOCK AT DRAGON’S LAIR: New riders are introduced to equestrian sport, experienced riders advance their skills. Camp is based on the U.S. Pony Club manuals.Dates: Weekly sessions through the

summerHours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Location: 10 miles west of

Gainesville, approximately fi ve min-utes from Town of TiogaContact: Molly Cobb-

Smith,386-853-0615 or visit Pony-PaddockAtDragonsLair.comGAINESVILLE JUNIOR GOLF TOUR: A competitive golf program for experi-enced boys and girls.Dates: Tournaments are Mondays,

June through August, at the six Gainesville golf courses, two courses in Lake City, and one course in OcalaAges: 8-18

Contact: Frank Anderson at [email protected]. More information available at local courses in MayMAKOS AQUATICS CLUB OF GAINESVILLE: Certifi ed UF swimming coaches teach the four competitive swim strokes and competitive racing dive and turns in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.Dates: June 9-July 30Hours: Practice one hour per day,

Monday-ThursdayLocation: The 300 Club (9 a.m.-10

a.m. and 10 a.m.-11 a.m.); Westside Pool (9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and hour practices from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.); The Northeast Pool (4 p.m.-5 p.m.); Turkey Creek Pool (11 a.m.-noon)Ages: 4 and older, all abilitiesCost: $250Contact: 372-5626 or visit www.

makosaquatics.comCHRIS MOWRY/SANTA FE COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAMP: Campers partici-pate in individual skill development, contests, 3-on-3 play and 5-on-5 games.Dates: June 15-19 or Aug. 10-14Hours: 9 a.m.-3p.m.Ages: Boys and girls ages 6-16Cost: $180 per weekLocation: Santa Fe College gym.

Contact: 395-5548 or [email protected] SPORTS CAMP: Children learn basic sports funda-mentals, participate in group games and enjoy the Florida summer in this outdoor-based day camp.Dates: Session A and B, June 22-

July 30; Session A, June 22-July 9; Session B, July 13-30Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration

opens April 5.Ages: Incoming fi rst- to sixth-

gradersCost: $400 per child for Session

A and B, or $225 for Session A or Session BLocation: Trinity United Methodist

Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave.Contact: Ben Haines at 416-3072,

[email protected] or visit www.TrinityGNV.org/summer.CAMP SUNNY SUMMER CAMP: Campers participate in gymnastics, trampoline, rock climbing, swimming, KidQuest, bounce houses, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, dance and

more. Specialty camps focusing on one sport available.Dates: June 5-Aug. 21Hours: 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Full-

time, part-time or hourly optionsAges: 3-15 (Apprenticeship pro-

gram available for ages 12-15)Cost: Member and non-member

rates. Early-bird discounts with pay-ment by April 1Location: Sun Country West, 333

SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville. Trans-portation to and from Millhopper facility available.Contact: 331-8773 or visit http://

suncountrysports.com/funfest.htmlTHE FLORIDA TRACK CLUB JUNIOR CHAMPS PROGRAM: Participants are introduced to the rudiments of track, fi eld and running-related activities, with emphasis on staying positive and having fun, regardless of ability level.Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June

22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17 and July 20-24Hours: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Ages: 6-13Cost: $15 per week, or $75 for all

six weeksLocation: Kiwanis Challenge Park

(Northwest 36th Avenue, behind the

Girl’s Club on 39th Avenue)Contact: Joel Dunphy at 375-3064,

Geri Baham at 333-3731, Donita Burke-Higgins at 332-0770, [email protected] or visit www.fl oridatrackclub.orgGATORBALL BASEBALL CAMP: Santa Fe College Baseball Coach Johnny Wiggs and the Gatorball staff guide campers through instruction drills for hitting, defense, pitching and catch-ing; live games in the afternoon.Dates: June 15 -18, July 20- June

23 and Aug. 10-13Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Ages: 6-14Cost: $200 per sessionLocation: Jonesville Park, 3401 NW

143rd St.Contact: 379-2999, sbarton@

gatorballtraining.com or visit www.gatorballtraining.comSWIM AMERICA OF GAINESVILLE: Swim lessons for children ages 3 and older at UF (in the evenings) and at The 300 Club from 8 a.m-11 a.m.Dates: Summer session begins

June 8Contact: Visit GatorsSwimClub.

com and click on “lessons” tabAIKIDO CAMP AT AIKIDO OF

GAINESVILLE: Campers learn the ba-sic principles of Aiki movement and anti-bully techniques through games designed to work on movements that become automatic. Cultural sessions teach students about history of the Samurai and Japanese culture, basic Japanese words and simple kanji (Japanese writing).Dates: July 20-24Hours: 12:30p.m.-5:30p.m.Ages: 7-16Cost: $40 per day, or $180 for the

weekLocation: 4424 SW 35th Terrace

(Southwest Industrial Park)Contact: Tom Huffman at 494-

7816, [email protected], [email protected] or visit www.AikidoOfGainesville.comBILLY DONOVAN BASKETBALL CAMPS: Three camps available for basketball enthusiasts.Dates: Individual Camp, June 22-25

(boys 10-18); Team Camp, June 19-21 (boys with an organized high school basketball program); Little Gator Camp ,June 22-25 (boys ages 8-10)Contact: Visit gatorzone.com/

camps/SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMPS: UF

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offers several football camps over the summer.Dates: “7-on-7” for high school

teams only, June 5 and June 12; OL/DL for grades 9-12, June 5 and June 12; “Skill Camp” for grades 10-12, June 6; “Kicking Camp” for grades 9-12, June 7; “Skill Camp” for grades 10-12, June 13; “HS Camp 1” for grades 9-12, June 7-10; “Kids Camp” for grades 2-8, June 15-17Contact: Visit gatorzone.com/

camps/GATOR BASEBALL SUMMER YOUTH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPS: Baseball camps for a range of ages and skill levels focus on the basic fundamental skills and mechanics in hitting, pitching and defensive skills. All camps held at the McKethan Stadium at Perry Field on the UF campus.Contact: 375-4683, ext. 4457 or

visit gatorzone.com/camps/■ GATOR BASEBALL YOUTH CAMP: Age- and skill-specifi c training for younger players, drills and daily games with Gator coaches and play-ers. Pitchers will not throw live.Dates: July 6-10 and July 13-17Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Ages: 8-12.Cost: $395

■ GATOR BASEBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP: Drills and daily games with Gator coaches and players. Pitchers will not throw live.Dates: July 6-10 and July 13-17.Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ages: Sixth- to eighth-graders. Cost: $395. .

■ GATOR EXPERIENCE BASEBALL CAMP: The camp focuses on basic fundamental skills and mechanics in hitting, pitching and defensive skills to help prepare players for the tough-est conference in college baseball. Access to all facilities used by the Florida baseball players, including locker in the Florida Gators’ club-house and some of the same apparel worn by the Florida baseball teamDates: July 19-23.Ages: ninth-12th graders.Hours: Overnight.Cost: $895. Sibling and group

discounts available.GATOR GOLF CAMP: Campers receive instruction in swing, drills, short game, putting and video review,

and learn proper practice routines, tournament preparation, course management, rules, mental training techniques and equipment. Daytime activities include playing and instruc-tion, while evenings offer entertain-ing and informative seminars.Dates: June 14-18Hours: Overnight and day camper

optionsAges: 8-18Cost: $1,225 overnight, or $1,075

day campContact: John Handrigan at john-

[email protected] .edu, Brenda Lembo at [email protected] .edu or visit www.gatorzone.com/camps/UF LACROSSE CAMPS: Two sessions for different ages and skill levels.“Gator Lacrosse Camp” (grades

5-8) is designed for players who want to learn basic lacrosse skills and concepts. “Gator Elite Lacrosse Camp” (grades 8-12) is designed for players looking to take their game to the next level. Players learn advanced skills and concepts through intense instructional sessions and highly competitive games.Dates: June 23-25Cost: Elite Lacrosse Camp is $450

(resident camp), or $375 (day camp). Gator Lacrosse Camp is $300 (day camp only)Contact: Lacrossecamp@gators.

ufl .edu or visit www.gatorzone.com/campsGATOR SOCCER CAMPS: Summer camps for boy and girl soccer players.Day Camp (boys and girls ages

8-12) is June 8-12 and costs $249 (full-day) or $125 (half-day). Jr. Elite Camp (girls ages 10-13) is June 13-14 and cost $147. Elite Camp (girls, incoming ninth-graders through age 17) is June 29-July 2 or July 23-26 and costs $725 (resident campers only). High School/Team Camp (girls ages 12-17) is July 16-19 and costs $178 per player (overnight stay in the dorms for an extra $100).Contact: Visit www.gatorzone.

com/campsGATOR SOFTBALL SUMMER CAMPS: Camps give every softball player the opportunity to take her game to the next level. Each camp focuses on crucial aspects of the game taught through various methods inspired by the players and staff of the Gator

Softball Program. A variety of camps are available.Dates/Costs: Defense Camp for

ages 8-18 runs 8 a.m.-11 a.m. June 15-17 and July 6-8 and costs $195. Hitting Camp for ages 8-18 runs 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. June 15-17 and July 6-8 and costs $195. Pitching Camp for ages 8-18 runs 2 p.m.-5 p.m. June 18, and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. June 19 and costs $165. Prospect Overnight Camp for incoming ninth-graders through age 18 runs June 21-25 and costs $595 for overnight campers.Contact: Visit www.gatorzone.

com/campsGATOR SWIM CAMP: Developmental camp designed to teach swimmers proper technique and provide quality training to swimmers of all abilities ages 8 and older. Camp emphasizes technical skills, training habits and mental preparation, as well as the importance of health and fi tness in a structured, fun, and enthusiastic Gator environment. Various sessions available.■ SESSION CAMP: reviews the drills, starts and turns of all four strokes.Dates: June 22-25. Hours: Day Camp and overnight

options available. Ages: 8-18.Cost: $700 (Overnight campers) or

$550 (Day campers). ■ ELITE CAMP: is designed for the experienced and highly motivated athlete.Dates/Cost: June 14-26 or June

21-July 3 is $2,150; June 14-July 3 is

$3,050. Hours: Overnight. Ages 13-18.Contact: Visit www.gatorzone.

com/camps/GATOR TENNIS CAMP: Two drill-oriented sessions and a tournament week for the player who wants to play lots of matches.Dates: June 14-18 (session 1), June

19-23 (session 2) and June 24-28 (tournament week)Hours: Overnight and day-camp

options availableAges: 8 years through 12th grade.

Overnight campers must be in at least ninth gradeCost: $500 (day camp, includes

lunch) and $775 (overnight, includes all meals and housing)Contact: GatorTennisCamp@

gators.ufl .edu or visit www.gator-zone.com/camps/KEVIN MARIS BASEBALL CAMP: Camp focuses on developing base-ball skills and fundamentals through in-depth instruction.Dates: June 8-12Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noonAges: 6-12Cost: $150Location: St. Francis Catholic High

School, 4100 NW 115th St.Contact: 333-3575 or kmaris@

sfchs.orgSTRICTLY SHOOTING BASKETBALL CAMP: Campers can participate in either or both the Strictly Shooting and Strictly Dribbling sessions and work on speed and agility, and game situation training, creating a total learning experience in basketball

fundamentals for all ages.Dates: July 20-24Hours: Strictly Shooting is 8:30

a.m.-10:30 a.m. (ages 7-10) or 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (ages 11 and older); Strictly Shooting and Strictly Drib-bling is 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (ages 7-10) or 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (11 and older); “trictly Shooting, Strictly Dribbling and Basketball Skills Train-ing is 10:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. (ages 11 and older).Costs: $225 (Strictly Shooting),

$300 (Strictly Shooting and Strictly Dribbling) or $400 (Strictly Shooting, Strictly Dribbling and Basketball Skills Training)Location: Oak Hall School, 8009

SW 14th Ave.Contact: David Stirt at 332-3778 or

[email protected] CAMP: Fun games and activities that teach fencing while building coordination, rhythm, tim-ing, physical fi tness and creative problem solving. Enhancing team-work, leadership skills and sports-manship are top priorities.Dates: Several sessions available,

June 8-Aug. 21Hours: Half-day (8 a.m.-noon or 1

p.m.-5 p.m.) and full-day (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)Ages: 6-16Cost: $125 per week (half-day);

$200 per week (full day); $25 per single half day; $40 per single full dayLocation: The Unifi ed Training

Center, 809 W. University Ave.Contact: Tyler Kvols at 682-2738 or

Brian Harper at 262-0184. Registra-tion available online at fl oridafencin-gacademy.comCOACH SHEA BASKETBALL CAMP: Co-ed campers learn fundamentals and have fun.Dates: June 15-18, June 22-25 or

July 6-9Hours: 8 a.m.-noon (fi rst-fi fth

grade) and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (sixth-eighth grade)Cost: $80Location: St. Francis Catholic High

School, 4100 NW 115th St.Contact: Coach Shea at 672-4864

or e-mail [email protected] FARM HORSE CAMP: Camp is centered around English-

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style riding with a strong emphasis on horse safety. All experience levels of riding are welcome. In the morning, campers ride, clean and learn about all things horse. After lunch campers play games, bake goodies, do crafts and plan for the end-of-week horse show where campers show off their riding skills.Dates: June 15-19, June 22-

26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (AM

Session); 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (PM Session); extended hours availableAges: 7-16Cost: $50 per day for the AM

Session and $7 per hour for the PM SessionLocation: 16025 W. New-

berry Road, JonesvilleContact: Taryn Adamy at

494-6897 or visit www.dream-

stonefarm.org300 CLUB JUNIOR TENNIS SUMMER CAMP: Classes are broken down by abilities.Dates: Weeklong camps

starting June 8 through Aug. 3Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Ages: 6-18Cost: $110 per week (for

300 Club members); $120 per week (for non-300 Club members); $25 per day (for 300 Club members); $27.50 per day (for non-300 Club members)Location: 3715 NW 12th

Ave.Contact: Abdoulaye

Toure at 682-4766 or visit www.300ClubSwimAndTennis.org300 CLUB SWIM CAMPS ANDCLASSES: Half-day camps and individual classes in spe-cifi c areas of swim and water sports.Dates: June 15-19 and

July 13-17 (hula hoop basics, stroke improvement, swim-

ming endurance training and challenges, games and activities); June 22-26 and July 13-17 (lifeguard train-ing skills and water safety, stroke improvement, fl exibil-ity and resistance and water games); July 6-10 and Aug. 3-7 (snorkeling fundamentals, stroke improvement, biathlon training, water polo and water volleyball techniques)Hours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Ages: Students must be at

least 8 years old and be able to swim 25 yards and tread waterCost: $90 per camp (for

300 Club members); $110 per camp (for non-300 Club mem-bers); $30 per class (for 300 Club members); $40 per class (for non-300 Club members).Location: 3715 NW 12th

Ave.Contact: Meegan Wilson at

378-2898, ext. 4, [email protected] or visit www.300ClubSwimAndTennis.

org300 CLUB YOUTH FITNESS TRAINING: Camp focuses on small-group training in the strength, cardiovascular and fl exibility components of fi tness.Dates and Hours: Hour-

long sessions available in both the morning and afternoonAges: 8 and olderCost: $90 for 300 Club

members or $110 for non-300 Club membersLocation: 3715 NW 12th

Ave.Contact: Josh Miller at

339-2199 or [email protected] NORRIS’ 15TH ANNUAL SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING CAMP: Campers receive coaching from High School Hall of Fame coach Ron Norris and his assistants.Dates: June 8-Aug. 18,

Monday-ThursdayHours: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Ages: Middle school to adultCost: $150, includes a Dri-Fit

camp shirt, daily Gatorade and water and an end-of-summer cookout at Ginnie SpringsLocation: Participants meet

at the south parking lot by the UF Band ShellContact: 359-0505.

MEGA SPORTS AND ARTS CAMP PRESENTS — “MOVE!”: Campers develop skills in one of 10 tracks, including volleyball, soccer, fl ag football, baseball, basketball, martial arts, acting, dance, cooking and paint/drawing. Group rallies include music, games, prizes and Bible-centered teaching.Dates: June 8-12Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon

(extended care available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)Ages: Entering fi rst- to fi fth-

gradersCost: $35 per child for the

Sports and Arts Camp; an additional $80 per child for extended-day optionLocation: Greenhouse

Church, 2925 NW 39th Ave.

Contact: 376-6992 or visit greenhousechurch.org/sportsCHALLENGER’S BRITISH SOCCER TRAINING CAMP/GAINESVILLE SOCCER ALLI-ANCE: Campers are coached by a member of Challenger’s British coaching staff. Students take part in a daily regimen of foot skill development, technical and tactical practices and tournament style plays. Campers also learn respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and participate in “Camp World Cup” each day to learn about customs and traditions of other countries.Dates: June 22-26Location: Jonesville ParkContact: Visit www.chal-

lengersports.com

DANCEINDEPENDANCE SUMMER CAMPS: Weeklong summer camps and classes for dancers ages 3 to adult. Evening dance classes (after 4 p.m.) are $99 for one class per week, $149 for two classes per week or $225 for unlimited classes.Dates/Hours: “Mini

i.Ballerina Camp” (3 and

older), 8:30 a.m.-noon June 22-26. Cost: $125 members, $150 non-members; “Fun-damentals of Dance Camp” (6 and older), 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13-17. Cost: $225 members, $249 non-members; “i.Dance Team Prep Camp Crash Course to Auditions!” (6-18), 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 17-20. Cost: $75 members, $99 non-members; “i.Dance Competitive Team Auditions,” 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22. Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members; “i.Team Choreography Camp” (by audition only) Aug. 24-28. Cost: $125 members, $150 non-members. Hours to be determined.Location: IndepenDANCE

Studios, 7050 SW Archer Road.Contact: 337-0017,

[email protected] or visit www.indepen-DANCEstudio.comCAMERON DANCENTER SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM: Beginner to advanced campers explore different dance forms in a fun and creative atmo-sphere.Camps include: “Princess

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(ages 2 1/2-5); “Dance Camp for Beginning/Intermediate” (ages 6-10); “Dance Intensive” (ages 11-14). A fi ve-week program of special classes for beginners to advanced.Dates: Camps begin June 22Location: Cameron Dancen-

ter northwest location, 5003 NW 34th Blvd. #120, and at the Haile VillageContact: 371-0761 or 335-

7785.JONI MESSLER STUDIO OF DANCE CAMP: Summer pro-gram includes Dance Camp, June 15-19: Three-hour daily classes of music appreciation, dance history, nutrition, cho-reography, performance and related activities and videos. And Summer Session, June 22-July 31: A six-week session of Creative Movement classes for ages 2 1/2-3, Pre-Ballet for ages 4-5, Beginning Tap/Jazz for ages 6-8 and Advanced ballet, point, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. Performance for family and friends held at the end of the camp.Location: Joni Messler

Studio of Dance, 1501 NW 16th Ave.Contact: 372-9898 (Calls

will be returned after 3 p.m.)DANCE SUN COUNTRY SUM-MER DANCE PROGRAM: Sum-mer program included weekly classes and two specialty dance camps, Hip-Hop Explo-sion Dance Camp and Princess and Pirate Dance Camp. The Hip-Hop camp focuses on fun dance moves and routines with an explosion of energy. The Princess and Pirate camp focuses on theme-based dance classes. Parents are invited to a performance on the fi nal day of camp.Dates: Hip Hop Explosion

Camp (ages 4 and older) July 13-17; Princess & Pirate Camp (ages 3.5-7) Aug. 3-7.Hours: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,

extended-day options avail-ableCost: Early-bird discounts

available if paying 10 working

days before start of camp. Member and non-member rates apply.Location: Sun Country

West, 333 SW 140th Terrace, JonesvilleContact: 331-8773 or visit

www.SunCountrySports.com

MUSICHOWARD BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER BAND ACADEMY: Camp open to any Alachua County student. Be-ginning students learn to play a band instrument and get a taste of middle school band. Older students keep their playing skills in top condition, get assistance with prepar-ing for auditions, learn about small ensemble music and fi nd new ways to make playing an instrument fun.Dates: June 15-26Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Ages: Incoming fi fth- to

eighth-gradersCost: Two-week session is

$200, if paid by June 1; $225 after June 1. A one-week session is $100 before June 1; $125 after June 1. Includes lunch.Location: Howard Bishop

Middle School, 1901 NE 9th St.Contact: Amy Beres at

[email protected] AND ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS: Camp uses music and performance to encour-age self-esteem and creative expression in girls and young women ages 8-17. Campers receive music instruction and attend workshops on rock history, self-defense, dance, screen printing and more. The girls form into bands and work on and perform a song at a public showcase.Dates: July 6-11, ages 8-12;

Aug. 3-8, ages 12-17Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Location: 1001 NE 16th Ave.Contact: RockCampForGirls-

[email protected] or visit GirlsRockCampGainesville.com

THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND ART/GAINESVILLE GUITAR ACADEMY: Summer classes on all instruments, voice and visual arts.Dates/Hours: Lessons can

be scheduled at any time of day, seven days a week.Ages: All agesLocation: 1128 NW 13th St.Contact: 372-8004 or visit

www.AcademyOfMusicAn-dArtGainesville.comPEGGY’S MUSIC SUMMER PROGRAM: Students take pri-vate piano or voice instruction, introduction to keyboard or voice classes.Dates: June 8-July 31Hours: Lessons are 45-min-

utes longAges: 6-9Location: Plaza West, 4010

Newberry Road, Suite AContact: Peggy at 284-4014

or visit www.peggysmusic.comUSING COMPUTERS TO MAKE AND PRODUCE MUSIC WORK-SHOP: Students are introduced to the many ways computers can be used to make music, in-cluding loop-based music, syn-thesis, creating unique sounds from personal recordings, how to use a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and MIDI and its dominance in the music world. Campers must bring their own computer (laptop preferred, no tablets) and be comfortable with basic computer tasks. Some free software will need to be installed prior to the workshop.Dates: June 22-26 with pos-

sible dates in JulyHours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with

early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5 p.m.Ages: Rising sixth-graders

through seniors (2015 gradu-ates)Cost: $50. Pre-registration

required.Location: Ryan Hall, 401 N

Cholokka Blvd., MicanopyContact: Email workshop@

jamesgilbertmusic.com or visit http://jamesgilbertmusic.com/

workshop.phpGAINESVILLE YOUTH CHORUS’ WORKSHOP: Three sessions are “In the Spotlight” (9 a.m.-noon): Designed to refi ne existing vocal performance skills while teaching more advanced techniques. “Picnic with the Directors” (lunch): Want to take both sessions? Bring a brown-bag lunch, spend time with the direc-tors and accompanists, and learn what it takes to be part of an artistic staff. “GYC and Broadway” (1 p.m.-4 p.m.): Brush off those dancing shoes and sing and dance to Broad-way show tunes. This session focuses on basic choreography and individual and ensemble Broadway-style singing.Dates: June 8-11Ages: 8-18Cost: $125 per session (no

audition necessary)Location: Glen Springs El-

ementary, 2826 NW 31st Ave.Contact: Vicki Sabatella,

256-3057 (after 7 p.m.), [email protected] or visit www.gainesvilleyouthchorus.comUF GATORLAND BAND CAMPS AT STEINBRENNER BAND HALL: Three camps for student music lovers interested in learning from the best.Instrumental Music Camp is

for students entering grades 7-12 with at least one year of classroom experience on their instrument. Campers work on technique, solo literature, chamber music, All-State audi-tions and more.Date: June 19-21.Cost: $295 for resident

campers or $225 for commut-ers.Visit: http://reg.conferences.

dce.ufl .edu/Basic/1400042872.CONCERT BAND CAMP: For students entering grades 7-12 with at least one year of classroom experience on their instrument. Campers partici-pate in full band rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, chamber music, music elec-tives, jazz band and optional

private lessons.Date: June 21-26.Cost: $575 for resident

campers and $350 for com-muters. (All-state students are $475).Visit: http://reg.conferences.

dce.ufl .edu/Basic/1400042871.MARCHING AUXILIARIES CAMP: Open to all middle and high school students who seek leadership training as sec-tion leaders as well as drum majors, marching percussion, rifl es, fl ags, twirlers and danc-ers.Date: July 6-8.Cost: $329 for resident

campers, $205 for commuters and $269 for chaperones.Visit: http://www.maux.

com/f_fl oridacamp.htm.

THEATERPOP UP THEATER CAMP: As part of the “We The People Theater Arts,” young actors rehearse for two productions at an exclusive retreat center. Activities include workshops in technical theater, yoga, play-writing, improv, scene study, dance and capoeira. Pool time and a sleepover night are also included.Dates: July 20-31Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with

extended drop-off and pick-up times available

Ages: 9-18Cost: $500Location: Casa MicanopyContact: 363-1294, weth-

[email protected] or visit http://www.wethepeople-theater.org.SUPER SMART SUMMER CAMP: Participants in this award-winning children’s arts and academic program receive violin, piano, dance, math and science instruction and par-ticipate in a Broadway-style show. Culminating activities include a student recital and science fair. Core classes are taught by licensed and certi-fi ed reading, science, music, dance and drama teachers.Dates: June 8-26Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Ages: 6-17Cost: $275Location: Star Center Chil-

dren’s Theatre, 608 N Main St.Contact: 222-3699, 870-

0064 or visit www.actorsware-house.orgGAINESVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE & DRAMA CAMPS: Each week of camp is unique, allowing students to choose one or more sessions.Dates: June 8-Aug. 7Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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GAINESVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM: A lineup of various perfor-mance arts camps, drama and musical theater camps and individual arts workshops. The

fi rst session of performance art camps has an “Outer-space” theme, and the second session focuses on “Pirate Adventures.”Dates: Two sessions avail-

able from June 8-July 2, Monday-ThursdayHours: 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Workshops available 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. (immediately following the performance art session) for $49 per workshopAges: 4-6 and 7-11Cost: $99 per session, or

$180 for all four weeksLocation: Oak Hall School’s

Cofrin TheatreContact: 284-2495 or visit

www.artsgaca.orgSUMMER SPECTACULAR CAMP AT THE HIPPODROME: Camp-ers learn about the creative process behind a theater pro-duction, exploring scene study, improv, playwriting, stage combat, costuming, musical theater, capoeira, voice and movement. The fi nal week of camp culminates in public per-

formances on the Hippodrome main stage. Campers ages 7-12 perform “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” while campers ages 13-18 perform, “James and the Giant Peach.”Dates: June 8-26 (session 1)

or July 6-24 (session 2)Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Ages: 7-18Cost: $500Contact: Gabrielle Byam at

373-5968, ext. 230, [email protected] or visit thehipp.org/educationSUMMER SPECTACULAR CAMP: Youth Ensemble at the Hippodrome: With baskets full of costumes and a trunk full of props, little stars are encouraged to imagine whole worlds and bring both new and familiar stories to life. Whether playing games that help them to build confi dence or sharing their individual ideas and building on each others’ to create characters and adventures, campers will have fun while learning to value their contributions and those of their teammates. Par-ents and friends will be invited to the last day of camp, when the Youth Ensemble 2015 will share their newly invented play on their very own stage. Dates: June 8-19 (session

one) or July 6-17 (session two)Hours: 9 a.m.-noon (half

day) or 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (full day)Ages: 5-6Cost: Two-week, half-day

camp is $250; wo-week, full-day camp is $425. (Campers participating in the two-week, full-day camp perform in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”)Contact: Gabrielle Byam at

373-5968, ext. 230, [email protected] or visit thehipp.org/education

ARTSEQUENTIAL ARTISTS WORK-SHOP (SAW) SUMMER WORK-SHOP: Students participate in one or two weeks of intensive workshop, culminating in an

ArtWalk June 27 displaying their work. Week 1 focuses on exercises, skill building and short-term projects. Camp-ers work on all the skills of comic book creation, includ-ing character design, fi gure drawing, story writing and tool technique. Week 2 focuses on one long story per student that will be part of a book and published at the end up the workshop.Dates: June 15-19 and June

22-26Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Ages: 12 and olderCost: $150 per week, or

$275 for both weeksLocation: 435 S Main St. #2Contact: http://www.se-

quentialartistsworkshop.orgFINE ARTS SUMMER CAMP: Campers spend their days in the art studio exploring a variety of artists and art medi-ums. At the end of each week, campers celebrate by hanging an art show in the Blue Wave Gallery. Activities include printmaking, bookmaking, drawing, painting, collage, clay, photography, collabora-tive art making and innovative

art activities.Dates/Hours: Fine Arts

Camp is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8-11, June 15-18 and June 22-25; Introduction to the Ele-ments of Art in Photography is 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. June 15-18Ages: Incoming third- to

10th-gradersCost: $125 per weekLocation: P.K. Yonge Devel-

opmental Research SchoolContact: Susan Johnson at

213-7746 or [email protected] .eduYOPP! CREATIVE KIDS CAMP: Unique program boasts professional level instruction in a relaxed, fun and nurturing atmosphere. Children imagine, explore and create in a lively and engaging experience. The week-long camps alternate between Art and Sculpture, Science and Ninja, Theater and Movement and Survival and Animals.Dates: June 8-26 and July

6-Aug. 7Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with

after camp hours availableAges: 4-11 (Junior Volunteer

opportunities available for children ages 12 and older.)

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For details, call (904) 829-0745 orvisit www.StAugustineLighthouse.org/camp

ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUMAND INK! (INVESTING IN KIDS)

PRESENT

Cost: $100 per weekLocation: Union Academy/

Rosa B Williams Recreation Center, 524 NW 1st StContact: 339-6674, events@

yoppinc.com or visit http://yoppinc.com/summer-camp/HARN MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER CAMPS: Campers participate in one or all of the various art camps. Each week offers a different morning and afternoon session with the option to stay for the full day. Sessions include: “Art Around the World!” (morning, June 8-12), “Horsing Around with Art” (afternoon, June 8-12), “Textiles as Art” (morning, June 15-19), “Swampy Art Adventures” (afternoon, June 15-19), “Fun with Photogra-phy” (morning, June 22-26), “Stop-motion Animation” (afternoon, June 22-26), “Peculiar Paintings” (morning, July 13-17), “Making a Scene” (afternoon, July 13-17), “The Elements of Printmaking” (morning, July 20-24), “Sketch-books: Beyond the Pencil” (afternoon, July 20-24), “Build It!” (morning, Aug. 3-7), “People in Art” (afternoon, Aug. 3-7) and “Teen Camp:

Making a Mark”, a special teen-only camp July 6-10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon

(morning session) or 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (afternoon session). Campers can choose to stay for the full day.Ages: 8-13, except for the

teen-only camp, which is ages 13-17Cost: Morning and afternoon

sessions cost $150 per session or $130 per session for Harn members. Full-day camps cost $290 per session or $250 per session for Harn Members.Location: Harn Museum of

Art, 1329 Hull Road.Contact: 392-9826,

ext.2112 or email [email protected] .edu

EDUCATIONAL/ENRICHMENTSUPER SUMMER: A challeng-ing summer program created 30 years ago by the late Dr. Debby Harris for students who have been designated or identifi ed as “gifted students” either by the public school system or private licensed school psychologist. Courses are hands-on, fast-paced, ad-

vanced in content and stress higher-level thinking and creative productivity.Dates: June 9-19 or June

22-July 2Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.Ages: Gifted students enter-

ing fi rst through ninth grade, and kindergarteners referred by their teacher for gifted test-ing this coming summer. “High achieving” middle school stu-dents enrolled in or who have been invited to the Lyceum program or the Pre-Cambridge program may also attend.Location: Westwood Middle

School, 3215 NW 15th Ave.Contact: John Schert at

339-4984, [email protected] or visit www.supersummer.orgUF ENTOMOLOGY FIELD CAMP: Campers venture outdoors and learn how to trap and curate insects and meet scien-tists who spend their careers learning about the creepy crawlies that impact our lives. All campers receive insect-collecting equipment and, by the end of camp, will have a nice start to their collection. The theme for 2015 is “inStar Wars”, during which campers

explore arthropod defenses, insect life cycles and micros-copy. Campers will make a cellphone microscope to keep.Dates: June 22-26Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with

drop-off at 8 a.m. and pickup at 4:30 p.m. availableAges: Fifth- to ninth-gradersCost: $175 per student,

includes T-shirt, equipment, snacks and fi eld trips. Dis-counts are available for fami-lies with multiple campers.Location: UF Entomology

and Nematology Department, 1881 Natural Area DriveContact: Dr. Rebecca

Baldwin at 273-3974, bald-winr@ufl .edu or visit https://fl orida.4honline.comSYLVAN SUMMER CAMPS: Programs in robotics, reading, writing, math, SAT/ACT and study skills to meet every need, budget and schedule.Dates and Hours: Open six

days a week, including morn-ing and afternoons. Students can choose their days and times.Location: Sylvan Learning of

GainesvilleCost: Call for pricesContact: 371-6891

GABB’S AFTER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM: Chil-dren spend the morning in a relaxed classroom setting with certifi ed teachers practicing key skills in preparation for upcoming grade levels. In the afternoon, campers participate in a variety of summer fun

activities including arts and crafts, video games, court sports, playground and the “gaga pit”. Field trips to local attractions take place most Wednesday afternoons.Dates: All summerHours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Incoming K-sixth

gradeCost: $25 per camper, per

day; $50 per camper, per two days; $110 per camper for three or more days per week; $180 per two campers for three or more days per week; or $250 per three campers for three or more days perweekLocation: 3536 NW 8th Ave

(Mission Vineyard Church)Contact: 377-5744 or gabb-

[email protected] LEGO LEAGUEROBOTICS (FLL) CAMP: Students build and program a Lego-based (EV3) robot and learn sturdy building tech-niques and programming skills on Lego Mindstorm software, including precise robot move-ment, using various sensors.Dates: June 15-17 or June

22-24Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Ages: 9-14Cost: $150Location: P.K. Yonge, 1080

SW 11th St.Contact: rsimpson@pky.

ufl .eduHANDS 4 BUILDING SUM-MER CAMP: Formerly known as Techno Building Camp, the Hands 4 Building Camp

teaches students to follow a blueprint and build a model, use simple tools and build a working toy or amusement park ride, build a scaled model, and market a product. Campers learn about comput-er-aided design. Projects vary from simple to highly complex depending on the camper’s age and skill level. Camp-ers take home at least one completed project at the end of the week.Dates: June 15-18, June 22-

25 and June 28-July 2Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Ages: Rising third- to

seventh-gradersCost: $275 per week, $500

for two weeks or $800 for three weeks of camp. Siblings living at the same residence receive a $25 discount.Location: P.K. Yonge, 1080

SW 11th St.Contact: PKY Business Of-

fi ce at 392-1554, ext. 279COOKING WITH KIDSSUMMER CAMP 2015: Chil-dren learn kitchen safety, how to read and follow a recipe, how to plan and prepare a menu, nutritional guidelines, and hands-on cooking tech-niques for preparing some of their favorite foods, including handmade pasta! The chefs will give each child individual attention while demonstrating each technique.Dates: June 11-12, June 18-

19 and June 25-26

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Hours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Ages: 8-12Cost: $325 for all six days or $60

per day, includes a chef’s hat and apron and all food and materials needed for camp.Location: What’s for Dinner? A

Personal Chef Service, 401 NE 23rd Ave.Contact: 278-1311 or wfdin-

[email protected] MUSEUM’S HISTORY CAMP: Campers do outreach pro-grams to highlight different aspects of Alachua County.Dates/Hours: Visit a life-sized

model train show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. July 12. Family Fun Days, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. July 18 and 25.Ages: All agesCost: Train show is $4 per adult and

$1 per child. The Family Fun Days are free.Location: Matheson Museum, 513

E University Ave. Contact: 378– 2280 or [email protected] COUNTY LIBRARY PRO-GRAMS: The Alachua County Library District offers several fun and excit-ing programs for students of all ages at its many locations throughout the county. For a complete calendar of events, visit www.aclib.us or call one of the local branches.SUMMER CULINARY CAMPS: Two camps available at the Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School. “Cooking 101 A Taste of Sum-

mer”: Students learn knife skills while making garnishes, such as apple birds and melon swans, learn how to measure and follow recipes while making crepes, and cook with chocolate. “Cooking 201 Advanced Cook-

ing”: More experienced chefs take classes on breakfast, lunch, dinner, salad and dessert. Recipes include pasta making, pastries, taco salads, quesadillas, decorating and sauces. Dates: June 8-12Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon (Cook-

ing 101) and 12:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (Cooking 201)Ages: 10-15Cost: $180 per camp plus a $50

supplies fee

Location: Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School, a commer-cial training kitchen and herb garden. Transportation available to and from Oak Hall School.Contact: Chef Billie DeNunzio at

[email protected] or Eastside High School at 955-6704.THE YEARBOOK CONNECTION SUMMER CAMP: Ideal for aspiring journalists who want to contribute to their middle or high school yearbook or journalism program.Dates: July 21-23Hours: Registration begins noon

July 21. Commuting and overnight options available.Ages: middle and high school

studentsCost: $225 plus $90 for lodging.

Includes all design materials, parking, food and a camp T-shirt. Location: UF CampusContact: Kris at 727-1038 or Kris@

theyearbookconnection.comWALLY’S WACKY SCIENCE SUM-MER CAMP: Campers enjoy two to three hours of hands-on science, take-home experiments and other activities like skating, rock climbing and miniature golf.

Dates: June 22-26 and July 27-31Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Early drop-off

available. (Minimum attendance required.)Ages: 5-10Cost: $170 per week, plus a $27.50

registration feeLocation: Skate Station Funworks,

1311 NW 76th Blvd.Contact: 332-0555 or camp@

funworks.comCamp Invention: Students who

like to make things from parts and pieces of other things turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Camp Invention, where big ideas become the next big thing, is a science-based camp that integrates all subjects.Dates: June 22-26 at Wiles, June

15-19 at Chiles or July 13-17 at Hid-den OakHours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Ages: K through fi fth grade.

Students in grades 6-8 can sign up to become “Counselors in Training.”Cost: $235 per week for campers,

and $135 per week for counselors in training.Contact: Paul Coletti at 813-951-

6226, [email protected] or visit www.campinvention.orgEARTH ACADEMY DAY CAMP: Camp-

ers use hands-on fun to focus on natural and cultural history.Dates: Five one-week sessions

availableHours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Incoming fi rst- to sixth-

gradersCost: $115.75 per week (city

residents) or $173.75 (non-city residents). Scholarships available. Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E University Ave.Contact: 334-5067, visit www.

cityofgainesvilleparks.org or register in person, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Thomas Center, 306 NE Sixth Ave.FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HIS-TORY SUMMER CAMPS: Dive into the sciences this summer and investigate natural history with activities and hands-on exploration. Examine fossils, explore diverse innovations, learn about Florida’s past and meet interesting members of the animal kingdom. Pre-registration is required. Students should dress for outdoor ac-tivities, and full-day students should bring a sack lunch. Dates: “Awesome Arthropods”

(a.m.): June 8-12. “Artistic License” (p.m.): June 8-12. “Adventures in

Museum Collections” (a.m.): June 15-19. “Sharks and Minnows” (p.m.): June 15-19. “Wild About Conserva-tion” (a.m.): June 22-26. “Build It!” (p.m.): June 22-26. “A Whale of a Tale” (a.m.): July 6-10. “DinoMania” (p.m.): July 6-10. “Now You See Me” (a.m.): July 13-17. “Fantastic Forests” (p.m.): July 13-17. “Mayans: Lords of the Land” (a.m.): July 20-24. “Our Changing Planet” (p.m.): July 20-24. “Magnifi cent Maps!” (a.m.): July 27-31. “Kitchen Chemistry” (p.m.): July 27-31. “Nature Photography” (fi eld camp): Aug. 3-7Hours: Morning session (8:30 a.m.-

noon), afternoon session (1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) or all-day session (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Field camps are all day. Morning and all-day students may be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. Afternoon and all-day students must be picked up no later than 5 p.m.Ages: Incoming fi rst- to fourth-

graders. Field camp is for fi fth- and sixth-grade campers only.Cost: $115 per half-day session for

members or $125 for non-members; $220 per full-day camp for members or $245 for non-members; $265 per fi eld day camp for members or $295 for non-members.Location: Florida Museum of

Natural History, University of Florida Cultural Plaza, 3215 Hull Road. Con-tact: Visit www.fl mnh.ufl .edu/events/camps/summer or call 273-2061. Registration accepted by mail, fax or online.FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS: Camp emphasizes the active involvement of students with concrete materials as they progress through more complex math.Dates: weekly sessions from June

29–Aug. 7Hours: 8 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-5

p.m.Ages: Incoming fi rst- to seventh-

gradersCost: $100 per week or $500 for

six weeksLocation: P.K. Yonge, 1080 SW

11th St.Contact: Bill Steffens at 359-8562

or [email protected] .eduFRENCH, FUN, FOOD AND FOREIGN LANGUAGESSUMMER CAMP: Enjoy croissants, crêpes, chocolate, fairy tales, songs,

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Connecting campers, nature, & Godwhile making memories for 61 summers.

games, prizes, cinéma and drama in a relaxed, age-appropriate curriculum in French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish or Tamil. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are encouraged with proper pronunciation and native accent.Dates: June 1-12 and/or

Aug. 3-14Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (full

day); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (half-day). Free extended care available. Cost: $35 per full day or $25 per half-day. Campers studying only French receive a $5 per day discount. Free French is available when enrolled in any other lan-guage.Ages: 4-14Location: École Française,

8520 NW 2nd Place (near Tower Road)Contact: Judy Charudattan

at 332-8198 or visit www.frenchfunfood.comCOLLEGE FOR KIDSSUMMER CAMP AT SF NW CAMPUS, GAINESVILLE: More than 60 classes offered per session in topics from art to

computers, science to sports and more.Dates: July 6-16 or July 20-

30, Monday-ThursdayHours: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

(full-day); 8:15 a.m.-12:20 p.m. (morning half-day); 1:10 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (afternoon half-day)Ages: 10-14Cost: $330 per session

(full-day) or $165 per session (half-day). A lunch option is available for $50 per session.Location: Santa Fe College

NW campusContact: 395-5193 or visit

www.sfcollege.edu/cied/com-munityedCOLLEGE FOR KIDS SUMMER CAMP AT SF ANDREWSCENTER, STARKE: Classes offered in topics from art to computers, from science to sports and more.Dates: July 13-17Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (full-

day); 8 a.m.-noon (morning half-day); 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (afternoon half-day)Ages: 10-14Cost: $165 (full-day) or

$82.50 (half-day)

Location: SF Andrews Cen-ter in StarkeContact: Cheryl Canova

at 904-964-5382 or [email protected]. COLLEGE FOR KIDS AT SF ANDREWS CENTER, STARKE: Campers learn while having fun through interactive classes. Four classes to choose from each hour.Dates: June 22-26Hours: 8 a.m.-noonAges: Ages 6-10Cost: $80Location: SF Andrews Cen-

ter in StarkeContact: Cheryl Canova

at 904-964-5382 or [email protected] SCIENCE CAMP AT SF ANDREWS CENTER - STARKE: Campers learn about science through hands-on learning and experimentation.Dates: 22-26Hours: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Ages: Ages 6-10Cost: $80Location: SF Andrews Cen-

ter in StarkeContact: Cheryl Canova

at 904-964-5382 or [email protected] SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP AT SF WATSON CENTER, KEYSTONE HEIGHTS: Super Summer Science Camp is a fun, hands-on, inquiry-based science program.Dates: June 15-19Hours: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Ages: 6-12Cost: $135 (snacks and

materials included)Location: SF Watson Center

in Keystone HeightsContact: Melanie Roberti at

235-2756 or [email protected]

PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUSAVIATION CAMP AT LAKE SWAN CAMP: Campers experi-ence a unique and dynamic camp as they learn about fl y-ing. Students receive valuable training on the ground and in

the air. The small teacher-to-student ratio ensures safety and enables mentoring at a deeper level. Students will hear stories from experienced pilots and learn how aviation is used to minister to others.Dates: July 12-18Ages: 13-19Cost: $450Location: 647 State Road

26, MelroseContact: 475-2828 or visit

www.LakeSwanCamp.orgFULL THROTTLE CAMPS AT LAKE SWAN: Camp inspires students to live their lives for God in freedom and teaches them to know that they can make a difference in the lives of others. Through recreation, meaningful relationships, amazing worship and great messages, campers learn what it means to be “Full Throttle.”Dates: “Full Throttle Kid’s

Camp” is July 6-11 and costs $325 (or $360 after May 31); “Full Throttle Middle School Camp” June 15-20 and costs $350 (or $385 after May 15); “Full Throttle High School Camp” is June 8-13 and costs $350 (or $385 after May 15)Contact: Visit www.rock-

solidcamps.com.SUMMERTIME FUSION: New hybrid day camp combines the Summer Time Fun Camp and Crosstrainers Sports Camp at

Trinity. Each day includes out-side time with Crosstrainers Sports Camp and classroom time with the Summertime Fun Camp (for lunch, crafts and other activities).Dates: June 22-July 30

(Session A and B); June 22-July 9 (Session A); July 13-30 (Session B). Registration opens April 5.Hours: 9 a.m.-1p.m.Ages: Incoming fi rst- and

second-gradersCost: $400 per child for

Session A and B or $225 for Session A or Session BLocation: Trinity United

Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave.Contact: McCall Griggs

at 416-3014, [email protected] or visit www.TrinityGNV.org/summerKIDDIE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP: Children learn through-out the summer and go on fi eld trips. A morning and afternoon snack along with lunch is provided.Dates: All summerHours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Ages: 6 weeks-12 yearsLocation: 6476 SW 75th St.Contact: 264-7724

VBS AT TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Children will experience the love of God through drama, singing, crafts, games and science.

Dates: June 8-12. Registra-tion opens April 5.Hours: 9 a.m.-noonAges: Incoming K to sixth-

gradersCost: $15 per childLocation: Trinity United

Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave.Contact: Visit www.Trini-

tyGNV.org/vbsVBS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: The 2015 VBS camp is “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” Each day, campers can become part of history as they see, hear, touch and even taste what it was like to live in Jesus’ home-town. Campers willexplore authentic marketplace shops, visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as they discover more about Jesus’ childhood. These experiences make God’s Word come alive with new meaning for all who participate.Dates: July 13-17Hours: 9:30 a.m.-noonAges: Rising K to sixth gradeCost: $15 per child (scholar-

ships available)Location: First Presbyterian

Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave.Contact: Vicki Sumner at

378-1527 or [email protected]

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For more information contact:Aquatics- Scott Chase at [email protected]

Childcare- Hollie Lawrence at [email protected]

North Central Florida YMCA5201 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32653

352-374-9622

Summer Camp 2015

Your K-5th grade camper will have a great time, making friends,swimming, discovering new skills and interests, going on exciting fieldtrips, having lots of guest speakers, classes and demonstrations.

Plus an all new Leaders camp for 6-12th grade.

Sign up for swim lessons today!

• Mon-Fri 2 week sessions starting June 8• Members - $60; Non-Members - $80• Pike, Eel, Ray 3-5 year olds• Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Pre-comp6-12 year olds

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NEWBERRY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DAY CAMP: Daily activities include arts and crafts, outside play and educational games and activities. Campers will also go on weekly trips to Gainesville pools, parks and to the movie theater.Dates: June 1-Aug. 7Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: 4-13Cost: $100/week with discounts for

multiple childrenLocation: Westwood Hills Church

of God, 1520 NW 34th St.Contact: 363-6322

VBS AT WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH: Campers will “Come Journey Through the Map” at this free Christian-based camp for kids.Dates: June 22-26Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noonAges: Completed PreK-5th gradeCost: FreeLocation: Westside Baptist Church,

10000 W. Newberry RoadContact: kideventpro.lifeway.com/

mychurch/?id=27710

NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH SUMMER PROGRAM AND VBS: Kick off with a party June 3, North Central Baptist Church will have a Summer Program 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. every Wednesday through July 22. The 2015 theme for the church’s VBS will be “Journey off the Map,” and runs 9 a.m.-noon July 27-31. The VBS is free to attend and conclude with a Family Night, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2.Contact: North Central Baptist

Church at 373-3341CAMP DOVEWOOD: At this Chris-tian camp, about 40 miles west of Gainesville, girls can go horseback riding and learn about vet care, grooming and stable management, trail rides and horseshows. Other ac-tivities include art, swimming, drama, tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, water ballet, ballet, music, cheerlead-ing, baton, gymnastics, photography, archery, river rafting, and soccer. Campers also study the Bible and learn about Christian leadership.Dates: June 14-27, June 28-July 4,

July 5-18 and July 19-25. Sessions can be combined.

Hours: Overnight campAges: Girls ages 7-16Cost: $595 for one-week sessions

and $995 for two-week sessionsContact: 386-935-0863, camp-

[email protected] or visit www.campdovewoodWINSHAPE CAMP: Campers choose from 21 skills to focus on such as ar-chery, wacky science, secret ops, fl ag football and more. The main focus for 2015 will be on Hope, as the kids learn new worship songs and break out into team times.Dates: July 20-24Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

(Monday-Thursday) and 7:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Friday)Ages: Completed fi rst- to sixth-

gradersCost: $199 and can be made in

payments until one month before camp startsLocation: Westside Family Life

Center, 10000 W. Newberry RoadContact: 262-1391

OAK HALL SUMMER CAMP: The Oak Hall Summer Program has more than 140 sessions to choose from,

including half-day and full-day camps in art, enrichment, technology, sports and summer studies. One-day, fi ve-day and 10-day packages are also available. A drama and musical the-ater program, run by the Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts, is also offered.Dates: June 3-July 24Ages: 3-18Cost: Prices range from $80-$495,

with need-based fi nancial assistance availableLocation: 8009 SW 14th Ave.Contact: For specifi c dates, hours

and camps, contact Buffy at [email protected] or visit www.oakhall.org/summercampHEART PINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS: Students participate in several camp options, including “Art and Nature Camp” (June 15-19) for ages 6-12, “Hyperion Exploratory Science Camp A: Junior Pilot Camp” (June 15-19) for ages 11-14, “Urban Nature” (June 22-26) for ages 6-12 and “Hyperion Exploratory Science Camp B: Stellar Navigation” (June 22-26) for ages 11-14.

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Cost: $250 per session (discounts

and limited scholarships available)Location: Heart Pine School, 1001

NE 16th Ave.Contact: 219-5829 or info@heart-

pineschool.orgMILLHOPPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL CAMP: An enriching and exciting day camp for preschoolers through high schoolers. Program activities include specialty classes, sports, theater, weekly educational fun themes, arts and crafts, music, playground fun and special events revolving around a variety of themes. The program’s focus is the Montessori hands-on curriculum. Every Friday is splash day, a fun-fi lled hour of water activities, along with thematic dress-up days on Thursdays. High school students can volunteer as a Junior Counselor and earn volunteer hours required for graduation.Dates: June 8-July 31Cost: $140-$200 per weekLocation: 8505 NW 39th Ave.Contact: 375-6773 or visit www.

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MORNING MEADOW SUMMER CAMP: Children enjoy creative imagina-tive play, puppetry, bread baking, cooking, painting, arts and crafts, storytelling, water play and sewing.Dates: June 15-July 3 and July 6-24Hours: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with

aftercare available until 5 p.m. at an additional costAges: 2.5-7Cost: $375 per session (for the

three-day program) and $450 per session (for the fi ve-day program). Campers receive a $50 discount if enrolled in both sessions.Location: 813 NW Sixth St.Contact: Sylvia at 339-1417,

[email protected] or visit www.morningmeadow.comSONSHINE DAY SUMMER CAMP 2015: Program is full of bible lessons, cre-ative activities, arts and crafts, clubs, gym time, sports, fi eld trips and more. Students receive quality care and learning in a Christian environment.Dates: June 8-Aug. 20Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: K-5th gradeContact: 333-0017

GAINESVILLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT CAMP: Weekly sessions include arts and crafts, cooking, group games, karaoke, technology training, jewelry making and more. Each Friday camp-ers participate in a carnival, complete with a slip ‘n slide and water slide bounce house, carnival games, pizza and ice cream.Dates: One-week sessions from

May 26-July 31Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with

extended care available from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: Rising Kindergarteners

through sixth-graders. Preschool camp also available.Cost: Varies according to hoursLocation: 6801 SW 24th Ave.Contact: 332-7783

CAMP GOOD NEWS: Camp Good News offers weekly themed activi-ties, along with swimming, fi shing, crafts, games, Bible time and more.Dates: June 8-Aug. 14Ages: 5-12Location: 120 Twin Lakes Road,

HawthorneContact: 481-3550, 378-0949 or

visit www.campgoodnewsfl .com

CAMP KULAQUA: Campers enjoy a Christian summer camp experience rich in fun, friendship and adventure. Activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, an exotic zoo and swimming in the camp’s natural spring. Kulaqua is about 20 minutes north of Gainesville.Dates: May 31-June 7, June 7-14 or

June 14-21Hours: OvernightAges: 7-17Cost: Prices start at $319 per weekLocation: High SpringsContact: 386-454-1351, summer-

[email protected] or visit www.campkulaqua.comMONTGOMERY PRESBYTERIAN CENTER CAMP: Presbyterian-affi liated camp on 167 acres is accredited through the American Camp As-sociation and provides the best in hospitality and care for campers with experimental learning, adventure and bible studies.Dates: Week-long camps running

from June 21 to July 31Hours: Overnight campAges: Incoming second- to 10th-

gradersLocation: StarkeContact: Previn Moore at 473-

4516 or [email protected] SUMMER FUN DAY CAMP: Themed weeks include games, arts, literature, crafts, sports and swimming, with a mix of recreation and learning activities. Tutoring and extended care are also available.Dates: June 8–July 31Hours: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (full

day) or 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (half day)Ages: 3–11Location: Brentwood School, 1111

NW 55th St.Contact: 373-3222 or visit www.

gobrentwoodschool.comSUMMERTIME FUN: Campers join a fun-fi lled morning of activities, crafts, music, movement and play related to special Bible themes.Dates: June 22-July 30 (Session A

and B); June 22-July 9 (Session A); July 13-30 (Session B). Registration opens April 5.Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Ages: 1 (by April 1, must be walk-

ing) through incoming fi rst-graders

Cost: $400 per child for Session A and B, or $225 for Session A or Session BLocation: Trinity United Methodist

Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave.Contact: McCall Griggs at 416-

3014 or [email protected] or visit www.TrinityGNV.org/summerJORDAN GLEN SCHOOL’S SUMMER CAMP: This camp offers children the opportunity to experience and explore a variety of activities such as soccer, world dance, tennis, arts and crafts, swimming, tie-dye, baseball, drama, nature crafts, beading, ping-pong, archery, basketball, friendship bracelets, ultimate Frisbee, football and more. Dates: June 8–26 (session 1) and June 29–July 17 (session 2).Ages: Incoming K-8th gradersLocation: 12425 SW 154th St.,

ArcherContact: 495-1222 or visit www.

jordanglen.org/ABIDING SAVIOR PRESCHOOLSUMMER CAMP: This Christian camp offers art, music, science, cooking activities, interactive white boards, and a water slide and bounce house.Dates: June 8-July 31 (weekly

sessions with fl exible days and hours available)Hours: Camp morning is 8:30 a.m.-

noon, with pick-up options at 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. Early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. is available. Summer VPK runs from June 4-July 31, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with wrap-around hours availableAges: 2-8Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran

Church, 9700 Newberry RoadContact: 331-7770 or abidingsav-

ior.infoST. PATRICK INTERPARISH SCHOOL SUMMER FUN CAMP: This camp offers arts and crafts, games and fi eld trips, as well as specialty camps including sports, chemistry, math, reading and writing enrichment.Dates: June 8-July 31Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: Incoming PK4-8th gradeCost: $100 per week for PK4-K (no

fi eld trips) or $135 for grades 1-8 (sibling discounts available). Costs vary for specialty camps (St. Patrick School is an Early Learning Coalition provider)Location: St. Patrick Interparish

School, 550 NE 16th Ave.

Contact: Gloria Wessels at 376-9878, ext. 307 or visit www.stpatrick-schoolgnv.org

MEDICALFLORIDA DIABETES CAMP: The Florida Diabetes Camp provides camping opportunities at various lo-cations around the state for children with type 1 diabetes. Activities are designed to meet the specifi c needs of each age group, but all camps feature traditional land and water activities. Pediatric endocrinologists, nurses and other medical staff are in attendance at each camp to provide on-site diabetes care and age-appro-priate diabetes education.Dates: There are several sessions

available. Pee-Wee (ages 6-8): June 14-19; Tallahassee (ages 7-11): June 23-27; Winona 1 (ages 12-14): July 19-26; Winona II (ages 9-12): Aug. 1-8; Fun Sports Camp (ages 15-18): June 7-12; Adventure Camp (ages 15-18): June 22-27.Cost: Ranges from $450-$575

depending on the camp. Financial assistance is available.Contact: 334-1321 or visit www.

fl oridadiabetescamp.org.CAMP BOGGY CREEK: The goal of Camp Boggy Creek is to foster a

spirit of joy by creating a free, safe and medically-sound camp envi-ronment that enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families.Dates: Several dates are available

year-round with each camp catering to children suffering from specifi c illnesses.Ages: 7-16Cost: FreeLocation: 30500 Brantley Branch

Road, EustisContact: 866-462-6449, ext. 4252

or ext. 4276 or visit www.boggy-creek.orgA.C.G. THERAPY CENTER: Students can experience the difference with intensive one-on-one sessions that get results for children and adults seeking occupational and speech therapy. Programs are available for accent reduction, aphasia, autism, feeding, fi ne/gross motor skills, hand-writing, sensory integration, social skills, speech disorders, stuttering and reading.Dates and Hours: Sessions are by

appointment.Location: 4907 NW 43rd St.Contact: 372-0047 or visit www.

acgtherapycenter.com.

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