SUMMER CAMPS FOR ALL AGES 2013

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Metro Parks Day Camps offer tons of fun, all summer long, including special guests and creativeprogramming. Each week features new themed games and projects, indoors and out. Camp starts June 17and ends August 30 (except for Wapato Day Camp, which starts July 8 and ends August 2). Campersat Titlow and Wapato Parks will have the option to enjoy a free nutritious Subway lunch. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due six days prior to camp.

Age: 6-12Days: Monday through FridayTime: 7 am – 6 pmWeekly Fee: Res $130; Non-Res $140Week 3 Rate: (July 1-5): Res $100; Non-Res $110Daily Fee: Applies only to July 1-5: Res $30;

Non-Res $35 (not available at Wapato Park)Early Drop-Off: Participants may be dropped off at 6:30 amfor an additional weekly rate of $10.

$25 Add-Ons*: Sign up for these specialadditions to the camp experience!

Sport Camp Specials: Conducted at camp by qualifiedplayers and coaches. Details are located in the sportcamps section of this guide and profiles of camp coachesare available at MetroParksTacoma.org/Activities/Camps.Swim Lessons: Taught by Metro Parks Aquatic Staff,these lessons are available only at the Center at Norpoint (see details at right).

*Add-Ons are available on the weeks specified at right.

Register 4 Ways:1) PHONE: Metro Parks Headquarters (253) 305-10222) ONLINE: MetroParksTacoma.org/GOcamps3) ON SITE: Before camps have begun:

a. Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St.b. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE

4) ON SITE: After camps have begun:a. Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St.b. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NEc. Wapato Pavilion, 6802 S. Sheridan Ave.d. Titlow Park and Lodge, 8425 6th Ave.

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Center at NorpointCenter at Norpoint features a gym, pool,

climbing wall, wooded play areas and trails, largeplay field and a new sprayground, plus easy localaccess to neighboring schools.4818 Nassau Ave. NE65538 June 17-2165539 June 24-28

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Titlow ParkkTitlow Park is an amazing place, with easy access to beaches, a new sprayground, wooded play areas, a playground and a newly renovated historic lodge. 8425 6th Ave.65523 June 17-2165524 June 24-2865525 July 1-565642 July 165643 July 265644 July 365645 July 565526 July 8-12

Wapato Park Wapato Park features easy access to Wapato Lake, trails, wooded play areas, a playground and thehistoric, newly renovated Wapato Pavilion.

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Mini Day CampsMetro Parks Mini Camps for preschoolers are back! Your 4- or 5-year-old will enjoy arts and crafts, indoor andoutdoor games, songs and meeting new friends. Each week features new games and projects, indoors and out. All camp participants will receive an official Metro Parks Summer Camp T-shirt and participants at Titlow andWapato will have the option to enjoy a free nutritious Subway lunch each day. Participants must be potty-trained. A$20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot at camp. Full payment is due six days prior to camp.

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Visual Art CampsPainting, Drawing and Sculpting Techniques Camp Age: 11 - 15Learn new techniques and express yourself as avisual artist! Allison Morse

$16965719 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th 9 am - 2 pm

Little Artist Painting, Drawing and Sculpting Camp Age: 5 - 8Learn the basics of drawing, painting and playing with clay!y

$14965720 07/15 - 07/18 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm

$1$1494965721 08/12 - 08/15 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm

Video Production Camp Age: 11 - 15Create a movie! Become a director, screenwriter and actor using professional equipment.

$24965722 07/22 - 08/01 M-Th 9 am - 2 pm

Black and White Photography Camp Age: 11 - 15Compose images, get more from your negatives andcrcrititiqiqueue y youourr clclasassmsmatateses’ woworkrk..

$16965723 08/05 - 08/08 M-Th 9 am - 2 pm

Theatre CampsActing for Film Camp Age: 9 - 18Work as a director, editor, screenwriter and actor tocreate scenes in the style of a TV soap opera.

$2$2494965714 07/08 - 07/18 M-Th 10 am - 3 pm

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Age: 5 - 8Bring this hilarious twist of a tale to life and perform on the last day of camp. Kathleen Dorosh

$14965715 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm

Theatre and Movement Intensive Age: 9 - 18Explore creative movement, body awareness and acting techniques. Perform on the last day of camp.Jessie Fouts

$16965716 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th 10 am - 3 pm

Snow White Age: 5 - 8Retell the storyy of Snow White and pperform on thelast day of camp. Kathleen Dorosh

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Theatre Intensive: The Jungle Book Age: 9 - 18Study character development, acting techniques and stagge etiqquette. Presentation on the last day y of camp.p

Preschool Day Camps Age: 3 - 5

$24965718 08/05 - 08/15 M-Th 10 am - 3 pm

Preschool Day Camps Age: 3 - 5Each themed week features new games and projects, indoors and out. Campers get an official camp T-shirtand a free Subway lunch. Must be potty-trained.

Preschool Picassoss65557 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

65558 07/15 - 07/19 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

65559 07/29 - 08/02 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

65560 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

65561 08/26 - 08/30 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pre-Engineering Age: 5 - 6Build cities, bridges and more with 100,000 LEGO® bricks!

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Junior Robotics Age: 7 - 11Build LEGO® models and learn programming and robotics using WeDo software. Take home a custom mini-figure and a free camp T-shirt. STAR Center65563 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Mindstorm Robotics Age: 9 - 16With LEGO® Mindstorm NXT, build robots using motors, sensors and software. Learn the basics of program-ming and get a camp t-shirt and a custom mini-figure. STAR Center

65565 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 9 am - 12 pmLEGO® Movie Making 101 Age: 7 - 16Plan, script, stage, shoot and produce your own mini-movie using LEGOs and stop-motion animation. Includes a screening party for friends and family. Campers get a t-shirt, custom mini-figure, certificate and USB wristband of their movie creation. STAR Center65564 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 9 am - 12 pmNEW! Jedi Engineering with LEGO® Age: 5 – 6Explore worlds far, far away as you use imagination and engineering to create motorized and architectural projects.

65650 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Bashem’ ‘Bots with LEGO® Age: 7 - 11Re-engineer standard vehicles into monstrous mechanized machines.

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Metro Arts CampsDance CampsOld-School Hip Hop Dance Camp Age: 5 -8Get ready for a throwback to old-school dance moves. Performance on last day.

$1$1494965724 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th- 9 am - 12 pm

Hip Hop Dance Camp Age: 7 -10$1$14949

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Fairytale Ballet CampsFairyty ale campps include a full-lengtg h ballet class, ,themed craft and story time. Performance on last day. Princess and the Pea Ballet CampCamp

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Princess and the Pea Ballet CampCamp ge: 5 -8g

$13965727 08/05 - 08/08 M-Th- 9 am - 12 pm

Frog Prince Ballet CampCamp

$12465728 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th - 9 - 11 am

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$12465729 08/12 - 08/15 M-Th - 9 - 11 am

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$$12465730 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th- 9 - 11 am

Look Out Broadway! Classical Jazz Dance Camp Age: 5 -8Learn classical jazz dance, participate in a themedcraft and learn about Broadway musicals.Performance on last dayPerformance on last day.

$13965731 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th- 9 am - 12 pm

One-Week Dance Intensive Age: 9 - 12Learn modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and ballet. This intermediate camp focuses on building wewellll-rrououndndeded d dancerss.

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Summer Fun with Metro Parks Look for a calendar of exciting events throughout the park dis-trict all summer long online at MetroParksTacoma.org/events

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Music CampsUPS Community School of Music CampPuget Sound Brass Camp Age: 13+This non-competitive camp for players with 3 or more years’ experience features master classes,chamber music groups and ensemble rehearsals taughht b by collllege ffacullty. C Con lcl dudes wiithh pe frformance.

$22565746 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 10 am - 3 pm

Ted Brown Music Camps Age: 8 - 12Try out tons of instruments at Ted Brown Music. Instruments are provided. Instrumental Expploration Campsp – WoodwindsIn t t l E l ti C pps – WoodwindssIncludes clarinet, flute and saxophone$5965738 06/24 - 06/27 Th 9:30 - 11:30 am InInststrurumementntalal E Expxploloraratitionon C Camampsps – B BrarassssIInn ss$5965739 07/01 - 07/03 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instrumental Exploration Camps – StringsIn gss$5$59965740 07/08 - 07/11 9:30 - 11:30 am Instrumental Exploration Camps – PercussionInstrumental Exploration Camps Percussion$596565747411 0707/1/155 - 0707/1/188 MM-ThTh - 99:3030 - 1 111:3030 am

Live Out Loud Camp Age: 12 -18Get placed in a band to create, develop and rock your heart out. Bands begin forming June 6. Concert on August 10.

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Take 5 Jazz Camp Age: 12 -16Get a jump start on jazz band at Ted Brown Music. Learn improv techniques and a whole new way toplay. For beginners to advanced players.$99$9965742 07/08 - 07/18 M-Th- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Metro Arts Music CampsGuitar CampG mp AAge: 11 -15ge: 11 -15No matter your skill set, instructor Blair Borlandtakes you to the next level by combining chord tech-nique, song structure analysis and theory.

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Adventure CampsAll camps start at Titlow Park & Lodge.

Outdoor Adventure Camp Age: 10 - 14Experience rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, canoeing,hiking and swimming! Res $220; Non-Res $23065549 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 9 am - 4 pm 65550 07/29 - 08/02 M-F 9 am - 4 pm

Advanced Adventures: Olympics Age: 12 - 14Hike and rock-climb on the first two days and then do an overnight backpacking campout.Res $220; Non-Res $23065551 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th - 9 am - 4 pm

Fishing and Canoeing Camp Age: 10 - 14Search for the next big catch in local waterways from shore and in canoes.Res $220; Non-Res $23065552 07/15 - 07/19 M-F 9 am - 4 pm

Canoe and Kayak Camp Age: 12 - 14Enjoy two days of fun in kayaks and canoes, then try an overnight paddle to Hope Island.Res $220; Non-Res $23065553 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th - 9 am

Kayak Camp Age: 12 - 14Learn stroke technique, rescues and other sthen overnight-paddle to Blake Island.Res $220; Non-Res $23065554 08/05 - 08/08 M-Th - 9 am

Camp Agua Age: 10 - 14Enjoy a week on the water: kayaking, canoeswimming, fishing and boating. Res $220; Non-Res $23065555 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 9 am

Adventure Girls Camp Age: 12 - 14Climb and hike for the first two days, then eClimb andnight of camping in Sequim.Res $220; Non-Res $23065556 08/19 - 08/22 M-Th - 9 am

Golf Camps at Meadow ParkYouth Golf Camp Age: 7 - 17Learn to play golf for fun or competitively: full-swing and short-game skills, rules and etiquette, and on-course knowledge. Lunch and water, plus equipmentand a golf shirt and hat are provided.

$129June Youth Golf Camp65734 06/25 - 06/27 T-Th TT 9 am - 1:30 pm July Youth Golf Camp 65735 07/23 - 07/25 T-Th TT 9 am - 1:30 pm August Youth Golf Camp 65736 08/20 - 08/22 T-ThTT 9 am - 1:30 pm

History Camps at Fort NisquallyAll camps take place at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.

Fort Nisqually Kit Camp Age: 6 - 8Uncover the past through stories, songs, crafts andgames. Grand finale is a campfire lunch for campers and parents. Includes daily snack.

65513 06/26 - 06/28 W-F 9 am -12 pm

Camp Fort Nisqually Age: 12 - 14Discover what life was like at Puget Sound’s first trading post with a look at people and events thatshaped the Fort’s history. Enjoy a Thursday nightsleepover with dinner and breakfast provided. Mike McGuire$19065514 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 9 am - 4:30 pm

Family Overnight Camp Age: 5+Experience period crafts, Family Fun Night, acampfire, preparing meals 19th century style and sleeping under the stars or in canvas tents.

65516 07/19 - 07/20 Fri- Sat 4 pm - 9 am

History through the Arts Camp Age: 9 - 11Campers learn crafts, activities, music and games of the many cultures of Fort Nisqually. Friday in-cludes a picnic lunch.

$12565515 07/30 - 08/02 Tu-F 9 am - 2 pm

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Nature CampsTacoma Nature CenterAll camps and extended care take place at Tacoma Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.

Bird Buddies Age: 4 - 5Discover amazing things about our featheredfriends that would surprise even Big Bird!$9065668 06/24 - 06/26 M-W 9 am -12 pm

Swan Creek Adventure Camp Age: 8 - 12Explore Swan Creek Park’s forest and creekeek wwitith h fun activities, games and investigationsons.

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Aquarium: pdza.org/camps or (253) 591-5333.Note: Extended care is available for July 8-12 and July 22-26, 8 am - 5:30 pm. Pre-registration isequired. $5 per day, per child.

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th - 6th grade gradsAn all-day adventure camp, combining both sectionsfor an in-depth experience.

07/15-07/19 M-F 9 am - 4:30 pm08/19-08/23 M-F 9 am - 4:30 pm

NEW! Radical Rays Age: Kindergarten gradsLearn how rays swim, eat, live and move while exploring our new stingray exhibit!

07/24-07/26 W-F 9 am-noon08/07-08/09 W-F 1 -4 pm

Wild Photographer Age: 4th - 6th grade gradsLearn to take great digital pictures with your owncamera. Special animal photo ops.

08/05-08/09 M-F 9 am -12:30 pm08/19-08/23 M-F 9 am -12:30 pm

Teen Wild Photographer Age: 13 - 17Learn how to take great digital photos of animals;get behind-the-scenes access.

08/12-08/16 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm

Wild Artist Age: 4th - 6th grade gradsWe’ll draw every day, learn new techniques and “capture” our favorite animals in artwork.

08/19-08/23 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm

Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkTo register for camps at Northwest Trek WildlifePark: NWTrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Family Camps Age: 5+Enjoy family time, games and an evening tram tour.Wake up to a hot, hearty breakfast and more funfamily activities.

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Specialized Recreation CampsCamp Creative Age: 8 - 21Have fun, play sports, make crafts and socialize! We may also include playground trips, Wii and water games and outdoor fun. All campers

T-shirt. Please bring a healthy receive a special T-shirt. Please bring a healthysnack. Non-refundable $35 deposit. snack Non rMore info: (253) 404-3950 or MetroParksTacoma.org/Specialized.STAR Center

65568 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 9 am - 12 pm

Sports CampsHeather Sugg Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12Focus on hoop skillz such as dribbling, passing Focus on hoop skillz such as dribbling passingand shooting and prepare to play at league level. Campers get an official camp T-shirt. Heather Sugg most recently was Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Todd Beamer High School. She brings an incredible story of perseverance, drive and passion to this camp.

65616 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 9 am -12 pm

Metro Marvels Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12Hoopers take the court to improve skills in a fun, positive environment. Improve on dribbling, passing and shooting. Campers get an official camp T-shirt. Camp leaders Bob Houston, Roy Fletcher andMichael Bradley have experience ranging from coaching WIAA 1A State Champs and area high school varsity teams to playing at Lower Columbia Community College, Western Washington University, Austin Peay State University and the NBA.

65618 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 9 am -12 pm

Metro Parks Sport Camps Metro Parks Sport Camps take players’ skills to thenext level and focus on fun and familiarity with the game. Instructors are current coaches and/or players and help campers prepare to play at league level. Campers get an official camp T-shirt.

Sign up as a Team!S Register for the league and come to the camp for preseason league ansoccer, flag football and basketball training! NOTE: Registration ends July 12 for soccer and flag football leagues. Basketball league registration ends in October. Coach does not need to atte

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Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12

65617 07/15 - 07/19 M-F 10 am -12 pm

Flag Football Camps Age: 6 - 12

65627 07/22 65627 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 10 am -12 pm Jefferson Park65629 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 1 - 3 pm

65630 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 10 am -12 pm

65632 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 1 - 3 pm

65633 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 1 - 3 pm

Skateboarding Camp Age: 6 - 12

65634 07/29 - 08/02 M-F 10 am -12 pm

Soccer Camps Age: 6 - 12

65619 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 10 am -12 pm Jefferson Park65621 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 1 - 3 pm

65622 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 10 am -12 pm

65624 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 1 - 3 pm

65625 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 10 am -12 pm

All STAR Youth Sports Camp Age: 4 - 8Get your little all-star involved in soccer, tennis, flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball and other fungames. Campers get an official camp T-shirt and afree Subway lunch.STAR Center

65652 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 65653 07/29 - 08/02 M-F 9 am - 12 pm

Skyhawks CampsSkyhawks Tennis Camp Age: 7 - 12Players learn grips, footwork, strokes, volleys andserves, rules and etiquette.Res $99; Non-Res $109

65608 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 65609 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 65610 08/05 - 08/09 M-F 9 am - 12 pm

65611 07/15 - 07/19 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 65612 07/29 - 08/02 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 65613 08/12 - 08/16 M-F 9 am - 12 pm

Quickstart Tennis Camp Age: 5 - 7Skyhawks teams up with USTA (United States Tennis

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Teen Specialty CampsBabysitters’ Boot Camp Age: 12 - 16Build your babysitting skills: childcare fundamentals, cooking kid-friendly meals, planning crafts, gamesand activities, infant and child CPR certification, and resume-writing and interview skills. You get a manualand babysitting and CPR certification cards.

65566 06/24 - 06/27 M-Th - 9 am -12 pm

Teen Cooking Camp Age: 12 - 15Details below under Culinary Camps

Teen Fit Camp Ages: 13 - 18Experience different styles of exercise and learnwhat it means to maintain a well-balanced diet through hands-on activities. Make sure to wearexercise-appropriate clothing. Ellie Eckroth

Res $119; Non-Res $1297/15 – 7/19 M-F 9 am – 12 pm Culinary Camps

Kids Cooking: Kitchen Basics Age: 6 - 11Cook up healthy meals as you learn the basics:Kitchen safety, food storage, ingredient measuring and healthy food handling. Presented by Molina Healthcare and Dr. Cleo.

65562 07/08 - 07/12 M-F 9 am -12 pm

Teen Cooking: International Cuisine Age: 12 - 15Cook your way around the world as you learn thebasics of cooking, including international ingredi-ents and cultures.

Res $119; Non-Res $12965567 07/22 - 07/26 M-F 9 am -12 pm

Satisfaction GuaranteedAll Metro Parks Tacoma programs come with a satisfaction guarantee. happy with your experience, please min writing. After the start of the classon a prorated basis when requested prior to the last day of the class/activity. Special refund conditions, which may result in a refund of less than the amount paid, may be applied. (See your receipt.) When are refunds not given? When you miss a class or if your team’s or league’s season schedule has already been created. When an activity is cancelled by Metro Parks, you will receive a full refund or credit.

Inclusion/AccommodationMetro Parks Tacoma encourages participation by all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or ability. Please request assistance and/or ADA accommodation at least 10 days prior to the registration deadline to par-ticipate in programs. We can assist in obtaining specialized equipment, interpretive services or other support to make your involvement success-ful. Contact program staff regarding minimum eligibility requirements for the program prior to registration.

DisclaimerMetro Parks Tacoma reserves the right to make any changes in the content, fees, and provision of the class schedule without notice. Check our website for the latest updates.

General Information(253) 305-1000Metro Parks Headquarters: 4702 S. 19th St., 98405Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pmRegistration ................................................................. (253) 305-1022TTY . ............................................................................ (253) 759-9286Inclusion/Accommodation Requests & Assistance ....... (253) 404-3950Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE.................... (253) 404-3900Eastside Pool............................................................... (253) 591-2042 3524 East L StreetFort Nisqually .............................................................. (253) 591-5339 5400 N. Pearl StreetJefferson Park, 801 N. Mason Ave.Meadow Park Golf Course ............................................ (253) 473-3033 7108 Lakewood Drive WestNorthwest Trek Wildlife Park ....................................... (360) 832-6117 11610 Trek Drive E., EatonvillePeoples Community Center .......................................... (253) 591-5321 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. WayPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.................................... (253) 591-5337 5400 N. Pearl Street, follow the signsPoint Defiance Pagoda, 5400 N. Pearl StreetPortland Ave. Community Center .................................. (253) 591-5391 3513 Portland AvenueSERA Campus, 6002 S. Adams StreetSTAR Center ................................................................. (253) 404-3939 3873 S. 66th StreetSwan Creek Park, 2106 E. 44th StreetTacoma Nature Center ................................................. (253) 591-6439 1919 S. Tyler StreetTitlow Lodge & Park ..................................................... (253) 591-5297 8425 6th Ave.Wapato Park, 6500 S. Sheridan Avenue

PartnersSchool of the Arts-Pacific: 1950 Pacific Ave.School of the Arts-Broadway: 1117 BroadwayTed Brown Music: 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd.University of Puget Sound: 1500 N. Warner St.

SummerSphere is a two-week camp experiencemade up of exciting enrichment classes that youwon’t get during the school year or at other camps. Try engineering,dance or culinary arts, for instance.There are 5 classes each day. Attend as manyclasses as you want. Offered by grade level: 3-4,5-6, and 7-8.Location: Mason Middle SchoolTime: 8 am - 3 pmGrades: 3 - 8 (Must be entering grade in fall)grade in fall)Days: Monday - Thursday for two weeks totalay for rrrrr twtwtwtwtwtwwtwwwwwooooooo ooo weweeeweweeweweweweweekekekekekekekks s s s ss s totalSession: August 5-8 andand August t 121211212121112-111111115Cost: $60 per classclass/$2755 fffffffffffoooorororooor 5 5 5 5 555555 cc cc ccc c ccclaaalalaalaalalalaalalasssssssssssssssssssssseseseseseseseseseesess $70 per class/$/$300 forrrr 5 5 55 5 555 cc ccccccccclalalalaalalalalalalassssssssss esesesesee

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