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    C O L U M B I A S O U T H C A R O L I N A

    THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 WWW.THESTATE.COM COMMUNITY ZONE 3

    NEIGHBORS COLUMBIA & LOWER RICHLANDO L Y M P I A | E A U C L A I R E | S H A N D O N | R O S E W O O D | F O R E S T A C R E S | E A S T O V E R | H O P K I N S

    POWER COMPANY, (803) 786-3825, www.thepowercompany.org, Sessionsmeet at Godbold Studio on the campus of Columbia College, 1301 ColumbiaCollege Drive (North Main Street and Columbia College Drive)

    POWER COMPANY DANCE MASTER CLASSES: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 11, July9, Aug. 6. Variety of dance experiences from contemporary dance technique andrepertory to cardio dance and contact improvisation led by PoCo dancers. All ages;$20.

    POWER COMPANY DANCE INTENSIVE/POWER TOOLS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20-22.Designed for students in middle a nd high school, camp will feature contemporarydance technique, composition, repertory and improvisation. $175.

    RICE MUSIC HOUSE, (803) 254-2777, www.ricemusichouse.com,

    MUSIC IN ME: 9-9:50 a.m. June 6-10 (registration deadline, May 24) and July 25-29(registration deadline, July 12). This one-week piano program will provide aninteractive introduction to music and the keyboard for ages 4-6. Students will learnto play pieces at the keyboard as soloists and in groups with daily opportunities forperformance, improvisation and listening. $129; registration and materials, $35

    YOUNG MUSICIAN: 10-10:50 a.m. June 6-10 (registration deadline, May 24) a nd July25-29 (registration deadline, July 12). In this one-week piano program for ages7-10, beginning pianists will be introduced to music and keyboard basics. There willbe opportunities for performance, solo and duet playing, listening and interaction.$129; registration and materials, $35

    KEYBOARD ENCOUNTERS: 11-11:50 a.m. June 6-10 (registration deadline, May 24)and July 25-29 (registration deadline, July 12). This one-week program is designedfor ages 11-14 who are interested in learning to play the piano. Students will learnfamiliar and new songs at the keyboard and will have opportunities for musicalimprovisation. In each class students will be encouraged to play and performas soloists and in pairs or groups. $129; registration and materials,$35

    S.C. SUMMER DANCE CONSERVATORY,

    (803) 777-7264, www.cas.sc.edu/dance,BALLET INTENSIVE, JAZZ/CONTEMPORARYINTENSIVE: July 10-29 at 324 Sumter St., on theUSC campus. For serious dance students ages11-21 pursuing excellence in technique, artistry andperformance. Study with a world renowned faculty in astate of the art facility and enjoy fun evening and weekendseminars and field trips. Residential, $2,150; commuters,$1,150.

    HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, (803)231-7710, www.heathwood.org,

    MERRY MUSIC MAKERS: 9 a.m.-noon June 27-July 1, at 3000South Beltline Blvd., Columbia. Grades NS3-5K, $150. Singing,making instruments, experimenting with sound.

    CAROLINA MUSIC ACADEMY, (803) 738-0920,www.carolinamusicacademy.com, Sessions meet at 5220 Clemson Ave., (St.Martins-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church).

    MUSIC LESSON MINI-COURSE: Six 30-minute private lessons in piano, voice, guitar,flute, violin, cello, double bass and Suzuki guitar. Suzuki guitar: preschoolers andolder; piano; age 6 and older; voice: rising sixth-graders and older. $125;registration deadline is June 10.

    SUMMER GUITAR INSTITUTE: 10 a.m.-noon June 20-24 (beginners); July 18-22(advanced, one year study required). Group instruction, guest ar tists, music readingand chords. $160; registration deadline is June 15.

    COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, (704) 524-8676, e-mail:[email protected],

    CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION: Weekdays June 13-Aug. 12 at 914 Pulaski St. inthe Vista and 711 E. Main St., Lexington. Ages 2, 3-5, 5-8, and 9-12 will receiveintroductory experiences to explore creativity in music, drama and dance.

    THEATER, DRAMA

    TOWN THEATRE, (803) 799-2510, www.towntheatre.com, Camps held at 1012Sumter St.; Costs are $165 per week or $300 for two-week sessions. A $100non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot in any of the camps.

    FAIRY TALE THEATER 1: 9 a.m.-noon June 13-17. Participants ages 5-9 will learn thebasics of character development, play theater games and perform in a production ofa favorite fairy tale.

    Wondering what to do with your kids thissummer? Were here to help. Todays

    Neighbors features our annual summer

    camp and activities guide. Many campslisted here are around your neighborhood;for a searchable list of more offeringsaround Richland and Lexington counties,

    go to thestate.com/summerfun.

    MUSIC, DANCE

    SEE ARTS CAMPS PAGE 2

    ILLUSTRATION BY SUSAN ARDIS/[email protected]

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    Anglican

    CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES

    Meeting at the State Museum

    Gervais Street; follow signs

    Discovery Center nursery!

    Worship: 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m

    www.apostlescolumbia.org

    ANGLICAN MISSION IN AMERICA

    Christian Science

    FIRST CHURCH OFCHRIST, SCIENTIST

    1114 Pickens Street

    S.S. & Church 10:30 a. m.;

    Wed. 6:30 p.m.

    Reading Room: Tuesday & Thursday

    10am 1pm, 1114 Pickens Street

    Episcopal

    ST. LUKESEPISCOPAL CHURCH

    1300 Pine Street

    (corner of Pine and Lady Sts.)

    8:45 a.m. - Christian Education

    10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist

    The Rev. Calvin R. Griffin, Rector

    www.stlukescolumbia.org

    803-254-2327

    CHURCH OFTHE CROSS

    7244 Patterson Road, 776-1864

    Turn off Garners Ferry Rd.

    Across from Walmart.

    Holy Communion Sunday 10 a.m.

    Nursery Provided

    ST. MARTINS-

    IN-THE-FIELDS5220 Clemson Avenue

    (between Trenholm Rd.

    & Forest Dr.)

    8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

    Holy Eucharist

    (Nursery 10:15 a.m.-12 noon)

    The Rev. Sarah V. Johnston, Rector

    www.stmartinsinthefields.com

    ST. MICHAEL& ALL ANGELS

    6408 Bridgewood Road 782-8080

    8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite One

    8:45 a.m. Breakfast

    10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite Two

    Nursery 9 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

    Church School 9:30-10:15

    Taize Service: 1st Sunday of

    each month @ 7:00 p.m.

    www.stmichaelepiscopal.com

    ST. TIMOTHYS

    EPISCOPAL CHURCH900 Calhoun Street

    (1 block from Governors Mansion)

    9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I10:00 a.m. Church School

    11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

    TRINITYEPISCOPAL

    CATHEDRAL1100 Sumter Street

    - across from the State House -

    Sunday services in the Cathedral:

    Holy Eucharist: 8:00, 9:00,

    & 11:15 a.m.

    Choral Evensong & Eucharist

    4:00 p.m.

    11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist

    in Keenan Chapel

    Nursery available

    at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

    Weekday Holy Eucharist

    in Keenan Chapel:

    Monday at 5:15 p.m.

    Tues., Thurs., Fri. at 12:15 p.m.

    Wed. at 7:30 a.m.

    803-771-7300

    www.trinitysc.org

    Evangelical

    Lutheran

    Church In

    America

    ASCENSION

    LUTHERAN CHURCH

    Wildwood & Arlington St.

    S.S. 10 a.m.,

    Worship/Communion 11 a.m.

    Ron Brown Pastor

    www.alccsc.com

    GOOD SHEPHERD

    LUTHERAN CHURCH

    3909 Forest Drive, Cola.

    Contemporary Service: 8:30am

    Sunday School 9:25 am

    Traditional Service: 10:30 am

    787-4413

    www.gslc.com

    REFORMATION

    LUTHERAN

    1118 Union @ River Dr.

    New Worship Schedule

    Worship: 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

    Phone: 252-1507

    A RIC congregation

    Friends

    (Quakers)

    RELIGIOUS SOCIETY

    OF FRIENDS

    Meeting for Worship (Unprogramd)

    Harmony School,

    3737 Covenant Rd.

    Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

    Information 252-2221

    Independent

    Evangelical

    COLUMBIA

    EVANGELICAL CHURCH

    1013 Barnwell Street - 799-1628

    Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

    Worship 10:45 a.m.

    Bible Study & Youth 6:00 p.m.

    Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m.

    Non-

    Denominational

    BIBLE WAYCHURCH

    OF ATLAS ROAD

    2440 Atlas Road

    SUNDAY

    8:00 a.m. Early Morning Worship

    11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

    Childrens Church (Ages 3-11)

    Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

    Mid-Week Service

    Visit www.bwcar.org for a

    Live WebCast of these services.

    Presbyterian

    A.R.

    CENTENNIAL A.R.PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    1413 Laurel Street

    Sunday School 10:00 a.m.,

    Worship 11:00 a.m.

    765-0368

    [email protected]

    FIRSTPRESBYTERIAN

    CHURCHLady & MarionSunday Worship Service

    8:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. & 6 p.m.

    Sunday School 10 a.m.

    Sundays 11:00 a.m.

    WISW 1320 AM

    Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson, Pastor

    799-9062

    www.firstprescolumbia.org

    SHERWOOD FORESTA.R. PRESBYTERIAN

    CHURCH4325 Wilmot Ave.,

    Columbia SC 29205

    9:30 a.m. Sunday School

    10:30 a.m. Worship Service

    (803) 787-6370

    www.sherwoodforestchurch.org

    Presbyterian

    Church in

    America

    EAU CLAIREPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    Monticello Rd. at Wildwood Ave.

    S.S. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

    803-252-9296

    www.ECPChurch.org

    Presbyterian

    U.S.A.

    EASTMINSTERPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    USA3200 Trenholm Rd.

    Cola., SC 29204

    Phone (803) 256-1654

    www.eastminsterpres.org

    Dr. Bradley D. Smith, Pastor

    Rev. Jonathan S. Wagner,

    Associate Pastors

    Mr. Jeffrey S. Smith

    Dr. James I. St. John

    Worship each Sunday

    9:00a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

    Sun. 11:15 Jubilee

    S.S. 10:00 a.m., Children & Adults

    FOREST LAKEPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    6500 North Trenholm Road

    Columbia, SC 29206

    803-787-5672

    www.flpc.org

    Rev. Ellen Fowler Skidmore - PastorWorship Services 9 & 11 a.m.

    Sunday School 10 a.m.

    LADSONPRESBYTERIAN

    1720 Sumter St. - 765-9192

    Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

    Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

    SHANDONPRESBYTERIAN

    CHURCH607 Woodrow Street

    Columbia, SC 29205

    Phone: 771-4408 Fax: 771-6223

    www.shandonpres.org

    Worship 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

    Fellowship Noon

    Sunday School (for all ages) 9:45 a.m.

    Nursery/childcare provided

    Agnes Norfleet, Pastor

    Child Development Center

    8 weeks to after-school 8th grade

    Phone: 799-8533

    www.shandonprescdc.org

    Roman Catholic

    GOOD SHEPHERDCATHOLIC CHURCH

    809 Calhoun St.

    Saturday Mass at 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 9:15 a.m.

    Coffee Following 9:15 a.m. Mass

    Confessions on Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.

    ST. JOSEPHCATHOLIC CHURCH

    3600 Devine St.

    Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.

    Sunday Masses: 8:15 a.m.,

    10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

    ST. MARTINDE PORRES

    CATHOLIC CHURCH2229 Hampton Street

    Sat. Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

    Sun. Masses 9 & 11:30 a.m.

    ST. PETERS CHURCH1529 Assembly Street

    Saturday, (Sunday Liturgy)

    5:30 p.m.

    Sunday: 8:30 a.m.,

    10:00 a.m., 12 Noon

    5:30 p.m. Sunday evening

    Masses scheduled during the week:

    Monday 8:30 a.m.

    Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

    803-779-0036

    www.visitstpeters.org

    Seventh-dayAdventist

    COLUMBIAMIDTOWNSEVENTH-DAY

    ADVENTIST CHURCH831 Maple St.

    (Corner of Maple & Preston)

    803-834-9115

    www.midtownchurch.net

    Sabbath school - 10:00 a.m.

    Sabbath worship - 11:15 a.m.

    Southern Baptist

    SHANDONBAPTIST CHURCH

    5250 Forest Drive

    Dr. John R. Lincoln, Pastor

    Worship Service 10 & 11:30 a.m.

    Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m. & 10 a.m.www.shandon.org

    Main Office 782-1300

    24 Hour Prayer Room, 790-AMEN

    UnitarianUniversalist

    UNITARIAN

    UNIVERSALIST2701 Heyward Street 799-0845

    Worship Service, 11 a.m.

    The People Speak

    by Rev. Dr. Neal Jones.

    www.uucolumbia.org

    UnitedMethodist

    BETHEL UNITEDMETHODIST

    (Gamewell off Forest Dr., at

    Bruegger's Bagel, to 4600 Daniel Dr.)

    9:45 Sun. Schl.;

    11 Morning Worship

    Todd Davis, Minister

    Bonnie Lutz, Dir. of Youth & Educ.

    I. DEQUINCEYNEWMAN UNITED

    METHODIST CHURCHRev. Joseph A. Wilson II, Pastor

    7801 Wilson Blvd. 786-9894

    Sun. Schl. 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

    SHANDONUNITED METHODIST

    3407 Devine St.

    8:45 & 11 a.m. Traditional Worship

    11:05 a.m. LifeLine

    Contemporary Worship

    9:45 a.m. Sunday SchoolNursery Provided

    Dr. Michael L. Guffee, Sr.,

    Senior Minister

    www.shandon-umc.org

    256-8383STAJI5273-99-0

    BASIC ACTING: 1:30-4:30 p.m.June 13-17. Ages 10-18 willexamine the elements of creatinga performance on stage, includingvoice, movement and characterdevelopment. No prior actingexperience required.

    BACK STAGE PASS: 1:30-4:30 p.m.June 13-17. Ages 11-18 will learnhow to design, paint and buildsets for the stage. Students willnot be on stage but will create thestage for performing. Will notculminate with an on-stageperformance. However, they mayalso be able to work the summermusical as a technician.

    STAGE ESCAPE: 9 a.m.-noon June20-24. Ages 5-9 will examine theelements of creating aperformance on stage, includingvoice, movement and characterdevelopment. Participants willperform a mini production onstage.

    IMPROVISATION AND SCENIC

    ARTISTRY: 1:30-4:30 p.m. June20-24. This two-part camp forages 10-18 will focus first onimprovisation through games andexercises and then on techniques

    for painting theater sets. Noprevious improv or ar tistic skillsneeded.

    HAVE A BANG WITH CHITTY CHITTY

    BANG BANG: 9 a.m.-noon June27-July 1. Ages 5-9 will performsongs from the show and learnhow the inner workings of a showcomes to life on stage.

    STAGE MAKE-UP AND LIGHTING:

    1:30-4:30 p.m. June 27-July 1.Ages 10-18 will learn how to applystage make-up to create some ofthe stages best loved characters.

    FAIRY TALE THEATER 2: 9a.m.-noon July 11-15. Participantsages 5-9 will learn the basics ofcharacter development, playtheater games and perform in aproduction of a favorite fairy tale.

    ADVANCED ACTING: 1:30-4:30p.m. July 11-15. Ages 10-18 willlearn how to create a characterthrough scene study. Will work onselections from various plays tobreak down the beats andrhythms of the script. Scenes willbe challenging and requireprevious acting experience.

    CREATIVE DRAMATICS: 9a.m.-noon July 18-22. Ages 5-9will perform in a short productionof a childrens classic story andlearn about all aspects of thetheater including sets, costumes,props and acting.

    MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS:

    1:30-4:30 p.m. July 18-22 and25-29. Participants in thistwo-week camp for ages 10-18 willcreate an original musicalperformance. Campers will learn

    elements of acting, singing anddancing and help with costumesand set decorations.

    FAIRY TALE THEATER 3: 9a.m.-noon July 25-29. Participantsages 5-9 will learn the basics ofcharacter development, playtheater games and perform in aproduction of a favorite fairy tale.

    USC SUMMER DRAMA

    CONSERVATORY,(803) 777-9353

    www.cas.sc.edu/thea

    Summer Acting Intensive, led byUSC theater professor Peter Duffywith assistance by graduate

    theater students, meets weekdayson the campus at USC.Registration deadline is April 19.

    HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATORY: 9a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 6-24. Risingninth- through 12th-graders;$600.

    MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSERVATORY:

    9 a.m.-noon June 6-17. Risingsixth- through eighth-graders;$300.

    UPPER ELEMENTARY

    CONSERVATORY: 9 a.m.-noon June

    6-17. Rising fourth- andfifth-graders; $300.

    EARLY ELEMENTARY

    CONSERVATORY: 9 a.m.-noon June20-24. Rising first- throughthird-graders, $200.

    HEATHWOOD HALL

    EPISCOPAL SCHOOL,(803) 231-7710; www.heathwood.org

    MUSICAL FAIRY TALES: 9a.m.-noon June 13-17 at 3000South Beltline Blvd., Columbia.Grades 5K-3, $150. Exploreseveral fairy tales, then decide onone to dramatize through acting,song, stage movement andperformance.

    WORKSHOP THEATRE

    SCHOOL OF PERFORMING

    ARTS,(803) 799-1009

    www.workshoptheatre.com/

    classes.html

    SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES:

    June 6-July 27 at Kristin DavisStudios, 6335 Elmwood Ave.Weeklong camps, multiweekcourses and one-day sessions onsuch topics as ChildrensStorybook Theatre: FracturingFairytales; Mini-Musical All-DayCamp; Shakin UpShakespeare; Improv for Teens;Musical Theater SongWorkshop; Getting Rid of YourSouthern Dialect and more forages 3 and older.

    COLUMBIA CHILDRENS

    THEATRE,(803) 691-4548

    www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

    Sessions meet on the secondlevel at Richland Mall, 3400Forest Drive.

    PUPPETRY CAMPS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.June 6-10 (rising second- throughfourth-graders) and June 13-17(rising fifth- throughninth-graders). Participants willlearn the art of puppetconstruction and manipulation asthey build puppets in a variety ofstyles. Showcase for parents onthe last day of camp. $175;includes all materials.

    GLEE! CAMP: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June20-24. Rising sixth- through12th-graders will learn vocaltechnique, choreography andstage presence with aperformance on last day of camp.$150.

    ARTS & CRAFTS

    COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF

    ART,(803) 799-2810

    www.columbiamuseum.org

    Summer Fun at the Art School,1515 Main St. For ages 4-16.Pre-registration required, fees arenon-refundable. Early dropoff formorning camps, is 8:30 a.m.;afternoon camps, 12:45 p.m.$135; members, $108 (unlessotherwise noted). New this year isLunch Buddies Camp participants attending camps withan asterisk (*) can spend the day

    at the museum. Lunch Buddiesbring their own bag lunch, mustbe registered for morning andafternoon sessions and pay a $25fee.

    ART EXPRESS PLAY WITH CL AY:

    9 a.m.-noon June 6-10, for ages4-6. Dress for a mess.

    HEROES AND VILLAINS: 9a.m.-noon June 6-10 and July18-22. Ages 7-10 will create theirown comic books, learning thebasic concepts of design,perspective and figure drawing,developing storylines and inking.

    ART AVENGERS: 9 a.m.-noon June13-17. Ages 7-10 will use theirskills of deduction and love of artto explore all areas of the building;solving a museum mystery whilelearning techniques to create amissing artwork.

    CERAMICS MUD MATTERS: 9a.m.-noon June 13-17. Ages 8-12will learn one of the oldest formsof making art while creatingthree-dimensional works in thestudio. $190; members, $152.

    ART EXPRESS ART AROUND THE

    WORLD: 9 a.m.-noon June 20-24.Ages 4-6 will discover art fromdifferent cultures and createworks on the places they visit.

    * PAINTING FROM CAVES TO

    CANVAS: 9 a.m.-noon June 20-24.Ages 7-10 will learn differenttechniques as they journeythrough the development ofpainting.

    * MOSAIC MASTERPIECES: 1-4p.m. June 20-24. Ages 7-10 willwork with pattern and design tocreate their own mosaicmasterpieces.

    ART EXPRESS FAIRY TALES AND

    FABLES: 9 a.m.-noon June 27-July1. Ages 4-6 will search thegalleries for their favorite fablesand fairy tales, enjoy a story andcreate art based on the legendarystories.

    GO GREEN OR GO HOME: 9a.m.-noon June 27-July 1. Ages7-10 will learn about recycling andcreating art out of what most

    people throw away.

    FASHION FIRST: 1-4 p.m. June27-July 1. Fashionistas ages12-16 will learn about colorcombinations, patterns anddesign as they sew an outfit andaccessories. Includes a field tripto House of Fabrics to selectmaterials and talking with a localdesigner. $150; members, $120.

    ART EXPRESS ART ANIMALS: 9a.m.-noon July 11-15. Ages 4-6will take a safari through thegalleries, discover where animalshide and create animal-inspiredart

    USC COLLEGE OF

    HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND

    SPORT MANAGEMENT,(803) 708-2772

    www.hrsm.sc.edu/fashioncamp

    FIVE DAYS OF FASHION FUN: 9a.m.-5 p.m. June 6-10, risingseventh- through ninth-graders; 9a.m.-5 p.m. June 13-17, rising10th- through 12th-graders at theDepartment of Retailing, CarolinaColiseum, 701 Assembly St.Campers will make an entire outfitand matching accessories whichthey will model in the Fridayfashion show. Includes instructionin fashion illustration, patterncutting, sewing techniques,garment decorating andrenovating, wardrobe wisdom,what not to wear, accessorizing,merchandising and retail, jewelry

    design, professional hair andmakeup for the fashion show.$495 (includes all craft andsewing supplies, lunches andsnacks). Early registration (bymidnight April 30), $450.

    HEATHWOOD HALL

    EPISCOPAL SCHOOL,(803) 231-7710; www.heathwood.org

    All camps on school campus,3000 South Beltline Blvd.,Columbia, unless otherwise noted.

    FANCY NANCYS CREATIVE CAMP: 9

    a.m.-noon June 6-10. Grades5K-2, $150. Hands-on projectsbased on popular book series.

    KNIGHTS, CASTLES & CATAPULTS,

    OH MY!: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13-17.Grades 2-5, $175. Make castlesand catapults, design armor andshields, play games, make crafts,eat foods as they did in medievaltimes.

    COMIC BOOK CREATIONS: 9a.m.-noon July 18-22. Grades

    4-12, $150. Learn the steps usedto create a comic book. Camperswill take home a printed copy anda CD copy of their own comicbook.

    CAMP VAN GOGH GO!,(803) 771-8080

    www.mymadplatter.com

    Sessions meet June 6-Aug. 8 atThe Mad Platter, 3101 MillwoodAve. Campers will complete six toeight projects, which will be readyin about 10 days. $25 depositrequired to reserve a spot for your

    child.

    LITTLE ARTISTS CAMP: Ages 3-6. 9a.m.-10:30 a.m. June 14-18 andJuly 29-23; $70.

    BEGINNERS CAMP: Ages 7-9. 9a.m.-noon June 21-25, June28-July 2; July 12-16, 26-30, Aug.2-6 and 9-13; 1-4 p.m. June 7-11;$135.

    INTERMEDIATES: Ages 10 andolder. 9 a.m.-noon July 5-9; 1-4p.m. June 21-25; July 19-23,

    26-30 and Aug. 2-6; $160

    MUD CLUB: 2 p.m. Thursdays; forcampers who wish to pick andchoose their mediums.

    701 CENTER FORCONTEMPORARY ART,(803) 779-4571, www.701cca.org

    Youth Summer Art Workshopsmeet 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 701Whaley St, second floor. Studentsages 6-17 get hands-onexperience with the arts under theguidance of local artists and

    instructors.FIRE UP THE KILN: Beginningceramics, June 6-19. Basic toadvanced hand-buildingtechniques, participants willcreate pinch pots, coiled pots,lidded containers and otherpieces. All works will be kiln-fired,glazed and available for pick up10 days after the workshop.$125.

    ARTS CAMPSFROM PAGE 1

    GIRL SCOUTS OF S.C.

    MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS,(864) 770-1410, www.gssc-mm.org

    SUMMER FUN DAY CAMPS: June20-24 (registration deadline May27), June 27-July 1 (registrationdeadline June 6) and July 11-15(registration deadline June 20) atWil Lou Gray Opportunity School,330 W. Campus Road, WestColumbia. Discovery and skillbuilding experiences related to theenvironment/nature, music, art,dance and STEM (science,technology, engineering andmathematics). For girls enteringgrades 1-5. $130; Scout fee, $100.

    HAMMOND SCHOOL,(803) 776-0295

    www.hammondschool.orgHAMMOND SUMMER CAMPS: Timesvary depending on camp, June6-Aug. 5 (closed week of July 4), atHammond School, 854 GalwayLane. A variety of summer campsexploring a range of subjects outdoors, sports, recreation,academics, hobbies for boys andgirls pre-K through 12th grades.$135-$350(803) 796-1892; www.eaa242.org

    INTERNATIONAL YOUNG EAGLES

    DAY: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11, atColumbia Owens Downtown Airport,1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Aviationinstruction and free airplane ridesfor ages 6-18. Must beaccompanied at airport by an adult.

    RIVERBANKS ZOO AND

    GARDEN,(803) 978-1113

    www.riverbanks.org

    SPRING BREAK CAMP WILD

    NEIGHBORS: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April19-21. Ages 5-9 will enjoy dailyanimal encounters,behind-the-scenes tours, zoo walks,arts and crafts, games and more.Drop off, 8:45-9 a.m.; pick up,3-3:15 p.m. $150; members, $120

    (includes T-shirt). $5 siblingdiscounts. Extended Stay and Play,3-5 p.m., $45 (children must bepicked up by 5:15 p.m.). Campersshould bring a lunch, snack andfilled water bottle.Summer camp sessions meetweekdays June 6-10, 13-17, 24-24;June 28-July 1, 5-8,* 7-11,18-22,25-29; Aug. 1-5, 8-12. *July 5-8session (Week 5), $152; members$96 (unless otherwise noted).

    SPROUT CAMP: 9:30-11:30 a.m.9:30-11:30 a.m.Tuesdays-Thursdays for ages 3-4with an adult. Hands-on activities,stories, garden hunts and crafts atRiverbanks Botanical Garden.$114; members, $84.

    KINDERCAMP: 9 a.m.-noonweekdays for ages 4-5. EarlyExtended Stay and Play, 7:45-8:30a.m., $25. $190; members, $120.Wild Seasons Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.Sense-able Animals Weeks 2, 4,6, 8,10.Wild Weeks meet 9 a.m.-3 p.m.weekdays for ages 6-12. $255;members, $185. July 5-8, $204;members, $108. Early and LateExtended Stay and Play, 7:45-8:30a.m. and 3-5 p.m.; $75.

    ZOOPER HEROES: For ages 6-7.Watery World Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.Egg-cellent Adventures Weeks 2,4, 6, 8, 10.

    RIVERBANKS RANGERS: For ages8-9. Wildlife Trackers Weeks 1, 3,5, 7, 9. Holes, Houses andHideaways Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

    ZSI (ZOO SCENE INVESTIGATORS):

    For ages 10-12. Animal Forensics Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Alpha andOmega Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

    YMCA,www.columbiaymca.org

    Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, 900Lake Carolina Drive, (803)451-9439; Lexington Family YMCA,401 YMCA Road, (803) 359-3376;

    Northwest Family YMCA, 1501Kennerly Road, Irmo, (803)407-8007. Drop-off and pickupavailable at the Downtown YMCAfor Lexington sessions.7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June6-Aug. 12 (no camps July 4-8).$150; members, $100.

    EXPLORERS: Students enteringkindergarten.

    VOYAGERS: Rising first-graders.

    DISCOVERERS : Rising second- andthird-graders.

    NAVIGATORS: Rising fourth- andfifth-graders.

    TEEN ADVENTURERS: Rising sixth-through ninth-graders. $180;members, $130.

    DIVA CAMP: Fun stuff for girlsentering second through eighthgrades at above camps, June20-24. An additional session will beheld July 18-22 at the Jeep RogersYMCA. $225; members, $175

    SPLASH & DASH: July 18-22. Aweeks worth of pools, splash pads,inflatable water slides, lakes andwater parks for rising second-through eighth-graders. $225;members, $175.

    SCI-VENTURE: July 25-29 at abovecamps and the Downtown YMCA,1420 Sumter St. Rising third-through eighth-graders willexperience science adventures onMonday, Wednesday and Fridaymorning, then head for the greatoutdoors on Tuesday, Thursday andFriday afternoon for orienteering,geo-cache, basic survival skills,

    archery and more. $225; members,$175.

    PIONEERS: Ages 3-5, 8 a.m.-noonJune 13-17, 20-24; July 11-15,18-22, 25-29. $95; members, $80

    CHEERTASTIC: Jumps, flips, dances,

    DAY CAMPS

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    cheers, stunts, squad teamwork

    plus swimming and games in theafternoons for rising kindergarten

    through eighth-grade students. 7:15a.m.-6 p.m. June 27-July 1 and Aug.1-5. $180; members, $130.

    CITY OF COLUMBIA PARKS

    AND RECREATION,(803) 345-3100

    www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec

    Accepting registration for full-daysummer camps for ages 6-12 at allparticipating locations and the main

    office, 1932 Calhoun St. Sessionsmeet 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31-Aug.

    12; $45 per week.Edisto Discovery Park, 1419 Wiley

    St., (803) 255-8103Emily Douglas, 2500 Wheat St.,(803) 733-8531

    Greenview, 6700 David St., (803)754-5223

    Hampton, 117 Brandon Ave., (803)776-9082

    Heathwood, 800 Abelia Road, (803)733-8446Hyatt, 950 Jackson Ave., (803)

    733-8446M.L. King (sports), 2300 Greene St.,

    (803) 733-8452Lorick, 1600 Lorick Ave., (803)691-9339

    Melrose, 1500 Fairview Road, (803)

    733-8493Pinehurst, 2315 Pinehurst Road,(803) 733-8449

    Sims, 3500 Duncan St., (803)733-8451St. Annas, 1315 Liberty Hill Ave.,

    (803) 733-8450Woodland, 6500 Old Knight

    Parkway, (803) 776-1096

    Camp Horizons: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June

    6-Aug. 12 at Eau Claire Town Hall(across from Hyatt Park). Earlydrop-off, 7:30 a.m.; late pickup, 6

    p.m. Program for ages 13-16; $45per week; additional fees apply for

    field trips, lunch provided.

    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,(803) 343-8550

    www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com/

    summerfun

    All sessions meet at 1306 Hampton St.,

    unless otherwise noted.

    K.O.W. (KIDS ON WEDNESDAYS):

    6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1and June 15-Aug. 3. Free kids club

    for ages 3 through risingfifth-graders features music, drama,Bible stories and fun activities.

    CHILDRENS MUSIC CAMP: 9

    a.m.-noon June 13-17. Instrumentalclass, fine-arts special interest classand childrens chorale for rising first-

    through fifth-graders. Lunch timeconcert on the last day of camp.

    $20; includes T-shirt.

    MANNERS CLUB: 9 a.m.-noon (age 3

    through children entering 5K) and1-4 p.m. (rising first- through

    third-graders) June 20-22 at theEstep Family Life Center, 1410

    Sumter St. Learn about the GoldenRule, respect, speaking skills, tablemanners and more. $60 per child.

    TERRIFIC TUESDAYS: 9 a.m.-noon

    June 14, 21, 28. Space adventure

    for rising first- through fifth-graders.Summer Blast Off will feature rocketbuilding; Out-of-This WorldAdventure is an observation of

    planets and stars; Splash Down is atrip to the waterpark. Fees vary

    based on activities.

    YOU GO, GIRL!: 9-11:30 a.m. (5K

    through rising second-graders) and1-3:30 p.m. (rising third- through

    fifth graders) June 27-30 at theEstep Family Life Center, 1410

    Sumter St. Girls will study femalecharacters in literature and the Bibleand see what lessons can be

    learned from them. Other activitiesinclude scrapbooking, crafts,

    cooking, games and more. $75;includes all supplies.

    BIG APPLE ADVENTURE VBS: 9a.m.-noon July 11-15. Free, for age 4

    through rising fifth-graders.

    FITNESS AND NUTRITION CAMP: 9a.m.-noon July 25-28, at the EstepFamily Life Center, 1410 Sumter St.

    Hands-on cooking demonstrationsand snack making help rising first-

    through fifth-graders get moving fora healthier future. $85.

    HISTORIC COLUMBIA

    FOUNDATION,(803) 252-1770, ext. 36

    www.historiccolumbia.org

    DIGGING UP THE PAST: 1-4 p.m. June

    6-10 and 9 a.m.-noon July 11-15 atthe Robert Mills Carriage House,

    1616 Blanding St. Participants ages8-12 will learn about the connectionbetween archaeology and family

    history through activities such aspottery refitting, a sandbox dig,

    introduction to genealogy, historyhunt and grid exercises.

    RICHLAND COUNTYRECREATION COMMISSION,(803) 754-7525

    www.richlandcountyrecreation.com

    Camp WOW 2011: Registration

    begins April 12 for boys and girlsages 5-13.

    DAY CAMPS: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.weekdays June 6-Aug. 12. $80 per

    week plus $25 registration fee.Includes field trips and T-shirt.

    Blythewood Park: 126 Boney Road,(803) 691-9786Caughman Road Park: 2800 Trotter

    Road, Hopkins, (803) 783-0400Forest Lake Park: 6820 Wedgefield

    Road, (803) 787-5000North Springs Park: 1320 Clemson

    Road, (803) 736-6070Polo Road Park: 730 Polo Road,(803) 736-1657

    PLAYGROUND ADVENTURE: 9

    a.m.-noon weekdays June 6-Aug.12. Free; includes USDA lunch.Bluff Road Park: 148 Carswell Road,

    (803) 776-8698Crane Creek Community Center:

    7405 Fairfield Road, (803)691-1899

    Crossroads/Goodwill: 2750McCords Ferry Road, Eastover, (803)

    754-6720, ext. 216 or ext. 200Denny Terrace Community Center:6429 Bishop Ave., (803) 754-5290

    Eastover Park: 1031 Main St., (803)353-7137

    Friarsgate Park: 1712 ChadfordRoad, Irmo, (803) 732-3220

    Hopkins Park: 150 Hopkins ParkRoad, (803) 783-9374

    Killian Park: 1424 Marthan Road,Blythewood. (803) 754-7980Meadowlake Park: 600 Beckman

    Road, (803) 754-4463Trenholm Park: 3900 Covenant

    Road, (803) 787-0216

    SUMMER AFTERNOONS: Noon-6 p.m.weekdays June 6-July 29. $45 perweek plus $25 registration fee.

    Crane Creek Community Center:7405 Fairfield Road, (803)

    691-1899Eastover Park: 1031 Main St., (803)

    353-7137Friarsgate Park: 1712 Chadford

    Road, Irmo, (803) 732-3220Killian Park: 1424 Marthan Road,Blythewood, (803) 754-7980

    Meadowlake Park: 600 BeckmanRoad, (803) 754-4463

    Trenholm Park: 3900 CovenantRoad, (803) 787-0216

    EDVENTURE CHILDRENS

    MUSEUM,(803) 799-3144

    www.edventure.org

    Sessions meet at 211 Gervais St.

    Ages 3-4, 9 a.m.-noon weekdays,

    early drop-off at 8 a.m. $130;members, $90. Includes T-shirt;campers must wear camp shirts

    each day. Ages 5-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.weekdays, early drop-off at 8 a.m.$230; members, $180. Includes

    T-shirt; campers must wear campshirts each day. Bring

    non-perishable lunch and drink.Extended care available from 3-6

    p.m., $35 per week per child.Discount of 20 percent forregistration before Friday, April 15.

    EDDIES WORLD: June 6-10, July

    11-15; ages 3-4.

    SPA SCIENCE: June 6-10, July 11-15;

    ages 5-7.

    LETS GET INVENTIVE: June 6-10,July 11-15; ages 8-10.

    JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER: June 13-17,July 18-22; ages 3-4.

    BLAST OFF!: June 13-17, July 18-22;ages 5-7.

    JOURNEY TO PLANET E: June 13-17,

    July 18-22; ages 8-10.

    GIGGLE SCIENCE: June 20-24, July

    25-29; ages 3-4.

    SENIOR FIREFIGHTER: June 20-24;July 25-29; ages 5-7.

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    LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT

    COLUMBIA COLLEGE(803) 786-3729

    www.columbiasc.edu/leadership

    Residential international interactiveleadership institutes on theColumbia College campus, 1301

    Columbia College Drive.

    LEAD2011: June 19-25.

    Development program for rising10th- and 11th-grade girls consists

    of interactive workshops, leadershipassessment and hands-on

    leadership practice. $600; limitedneed-based scholarships available.

    EMERGING LEADERS: July 11-14.Provides rising ninth-grade girls withthe confidence, competence,courage and leadership for

    outstanding academic and personalsuccess in high school. $500;limited need-based scholarships

    available.

    LEAD4: July 25-28. Advancedprogram for rising high school junior

    and senior girls with extensive

    leadership experience; designed tofurther skills in conflict resolution,

    problem solving, decision making,

    career development, team building

    and communication. $500; limited

    need based scholarships available.

    HEATHWOOD HALL

    EPISCOPAL SCHOOL(803) 231-7710;

    www.heathwood.org

    All camps on school campus, 3000

    South Beltline Blvd., Columbia,unless otherwise noted.

    ABCS OF ETIQUETTE: 9 a.m.-noon

    June 20-24. Grades NS3-4K, $150.

    Learn manners and safety.

    ESSENTIAL SOCIAL SKILLS: 1-4 p.m.

    June 20-24. Grades 2-6, $150.Essential social skills, manners,

    conversation, appropriate use of

    technology.

    PAALS/RICHLAND COUNTY

    RECREATION(803) 429-6290

    www.paals.org

    DOGGONE DAYS OF SUMMER CAMP:

    Palmetto Animal Assisted Life

    Services will offer beginner and

    advanced sessions for ages 11-16

    and ages 11-19 with disabilities at

    the Denny Terrace CommunityCenter, 6429 Bishop Ave.

    Participants will work side-by-side

    learning the basics of assistance

    dog training and community service

    ethics with service dog candidates.Beginner camp, 8:30 a .m.-12:30

    p.m. Aug. 1-5; $195. Advanced

    camp for ages 12-16 (returnees who

    attended previous camp and/or

    volunteer with PAALS, 8:30

    a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8-12; $270.Registration includes field trips,

    T-shirt, prizes and snacks. Limit 20

    registrants for each camp.

    PALMETTO HEALTH JUNIOR

    VOLUNTEERS(803) 296-5570, (803) 434-6242

    www.palmettohealth.org

    SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM: June13-Aug. 19 for ages 14-17 (must be

    14 by June 1). Applications areavailable at Palmetto Health

    Baptists Personal Touch office

    (deadline for return is Friday, April

    29) and Palmetto Health Richlands

    Volunteer Services office (deadline

    for return is Friday, May 13). Once

    an application is accepted, a

    mandatory orientation session will

    be offered. The goal is to place

    volunteers in areas that are

    consistent with their skills andinterests.

    SPECIAL NEEDS

    KINDERMUSIK/SOCIAL SKILLS

    CAMP(803) 466-8260

    www.kindermusikbyally.com

    10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and

    Thursdays, July 12-28 at the Autism

    Institute of South Carolina, 3924

    Forest Drive, Suite 3. Interactive

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    Attention YU-GI-OH and Pokemon fans!An exciting new camp where you collect, trade and play your favorite card game.

    Rising 4th to 8th graders, bring your own cards and you will learn strategies to be the best.

    July 5-8 from 9am-12:30pm, $50,Irmo Branch Library: 6251 St. Andrews Rd.Please E-Mail [email protected] for a registration form. ST

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    Benefiting Heroes Vest Fund, Inc.,providing body armor

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    DENNIS BREWER

    MEMORIAL

    Benefiting Kids Chance of South

    Carolina, Inc., a non-profit organization

    that provides scholarships to dependents

    of South Carolina workers who have been

    seriously injured or killed on the job.

    Friday, April 22, 2011Northwoods Golf Club Columbia, SC

    Tournament is open to the public andeveryone is invited to participate! Call TODAY

    to enter your team or to sponsor. Donations toa 501(C)(3) organization are tax deductible as

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    music, play and physical activitiesfor ages 1-4 and a parent. Sessionsare conducted by a licensedKindermusik educator, a boardcertified behavior analyst/certifiededucator in early childhood andspecial education; and a boardcertified behavioranalyst/masters-level social worker.One-hour structured lessons arefollowed by a 30-minute Q&A periodwith behavior analysts. $215,includes take-home materials.

    RICHLAND COUNTY

    RECREATION COMMISSION(803) 754-6720, ext. 203 or 214www.richlandcountyrecreation.comCamp Sunshine: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June13-July 1, July 5-22 at DennyTerrace Community Center, 6429Bishop Ave. Ages 5-26 withintellectual or physical disabilities ofany level may participate in one orboth sessions. Activities includebowling, swimming, crafts, games,field trips and more.

    ACADEMICS, READING,

    WRITING

    CAROLINA MASTER

    SCHOLARS(803) 777-9444www.saeu.sc.edu/adventuresOne-week sessions for rising sixth-through 12th-graders meet at theUniversity of South Carolina June5-17, residential or commuterprograms. $575-$975, dependingon program and attendance type.Fee includes meals (lunch only forcommuters and breakfast, lunchand dinner for residential students)and course activities. Early Birddiscounts of up to $75 may applyfor applications postmarked by April15.

    ADVENTURES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE:

    June 5-10 for rising ninth- through12th graders; June 12-17 for risingsixth- through ninth-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN CAMERAS AND

    GRAPHIC DESIGN: June 12-17 forrising sixth- through ninth-graders;

    June 19-24 for rising ninth- through12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE WRITING:

    June 19-24 for rising ninth- through12th graders; June 26-July 1 forrising sixth- through ninth-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN BROADCAST

    JOURNALISM: June 26-July 1 forrising sixth- through ninth-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN LAW: June 26-July 1for rising sixth- throughninth-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN VEX ROBOTICS: July10-15 for rising sixth- throughninth-graders; July17-22 for risingninth- through 12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN COMPUTER

    GAMING: July 10-15 for rising sixth-through ninth-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY

    AND FUEL CELLS: June 5-10 forrising ninth- through 12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN PHARMACY: July17-22 for rising ninth- through12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN WEB DESIGN AND

    DEVELOPMENT: July 17-22 for risingninth- through 12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN MEDICINE THE

    HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: July 10-15for rising 10th- through12th-graders.

    ADVENTURES IN MEDICINE

    HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: July 17-22 forrising 10th- through 12th-graders.

    SUMMER SKILLS CAMP(803) 695-1400www.sandhillsschool.org

    TREASURES UNCOVERED: 8:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 9-July 8 at

    Sandhills School, 1500 HallbrookDrive. Students in grades grades1-8 will receive Orton-Gillinghamlanguage instruction, multisensorymath training, computer lab timeand creative arts exposure. $2,100;$500 non-refundable deposit dueMay 23

    RESIDENTIAL

    CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY(800) 948-6291www.camdenmilitaryacademy.com

    OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP: June20-July 8, July 10-29. Leadershipand team building opportunities aswell as camping, paintball and otheroutdoor activities for young men ingrades 6-12.

    GIRL SCOUTS OF S.C.

    MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS

    (800) 849-4475, ext. 1410wwwgssc-mm.orgOvernight camping inair-conditioned bunkhouses at theLexington County YMCA, 401 YMCARoad.

    CAMP OCCANEECHI: July 6-8,sampler session for girls enteringgrades 1-6; activities includehorseback riding, boating, arts andcrafts, archery, science activities,sports and games. $140; Scout fee,$110. Sessions for girls enteringgrades 2-6, July 17-22 and July31-Aug. 5. $265; Scout fee, $235.

    GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR

    SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS(843) 383-3958www.scgssm.org/ssp

    SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM: June19-25, June 26-July 2 at the GSSM,

    401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville.Science, technology andmathematics for students enteringgrades 8-10. Courses include LEGORobotics, CSI-GSSM, Wildlife andNature Photography, Intro to WebDesign, Sports Ranking, AppliedForensic Science, Codes andCryptography. Tuition based on

    course selected; includes meals,lodging and related educationalmaterials. Application deadline forneed-based scholarships is April 15.

    YMCA OVERNIGHT

    ADVENTURESwww.columbiaymca.org

    WHITEWATER ADVENTURE: 7 a.m.June 20-7 p.m. June 24. Teambuilding, hiking, caving, climbing,camping, kayaking and a trip downthe New River in West Virginia(Class I-IV rapids, guided).Departure and return Lexington

    Family YMCA, 401 YMCA Road.Rising sixth- through 10th-graders.$500; members, $425.

    ATLANTA ADVENTURE: 7 a.m. July18-7 p.m. July 22. Six Flags OverGeorgia, World of Coke, StoneMountain, Georgia Aquarium andBraves-Padres baseball game.Departure and return LexingtonFamily YMCA, 401 YMCA Road.Rising sixth- through 10th-graders.$500; members, $425; Includeslodging, three meals per day andone snack.

    COMPUTERS, SCIENCE

    HEATHWOOD HALL

    EPISCOPAL SCHOOL(803) 231-7710;www.heathwood.orgAll camps on school campus, 3000

    South Beltline Blvd., Columbia,unless otherwise noted.

    ROBOTICS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

    STUDENTS: 1-4 p.m. June 6-10.Grades 5-8, $175. Design, build,program, and operate autonomousLEGO Robots using the LEGOMindstorms RCX microprocessorand Labview RoboLab software. Forbeginner, no previous experiencenecessary.

    ROBOTICS: 1-4 p.m. June 27-July 1.Grades 2-4, $175. Robotics campdesigned for students who want tolearn how to create and operaterobots using LEGO Mindstormsequipment.

    IT-OLOGY(614) 582-1404e-mail:[email protected]

    SUMMER IT CAMP 7:30 a.m.-5:30p.m. weekdays June 6-Aug. 19 atIT-oLogy, 1301 Gervais St., Suite200 and Rivers Edge Retreat, 1019Garden Valley Lane. Two-weeksessions for rising sixth- throughninth-graders will include intensivehands-on IT experience, leadershipdevelopment and personalgoal-setting, sports andextracurricular activities. $150 perweek; students who complete fourweeks will be given a computer totake home.

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    II WEEKLY THEME CAMPSRegister On-line Today

    Ages 4-7In the Garden Dynamic Dinos

    Ages 5-12Science in MotionRocking Rockets & AerodynamicsReactions in Action

    Ages 5-12NASA Journey Into OuterspaceCrazy Chem WorksSpy AcademyGrossology NEW FOR 2011

    FUN SCIENCE PROVIDER FOR KIDS!Ages 7-12Red Hot RobotsRed Hot Robots II

    803.739.2122 www.MadScience.org/columbia2717 Leaphart Road West Columbia

    Ask about Mad Science Scientists visiting your school, church or daycare this Summer.

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    The average unsprayed or unneutereddog or cat can produce 2-3 litters a year

    DAWN STALEY

    BASKETBALL ACADEMY,(803) 777-8824www.dawnstaleybasketballacademy.com

    All sessions meet on the campusat the University of South Carolina.

    TEAM CAMP SHOOTOUT: 9 a.m.-8p.m. June 11-12. Open to allvarsity, junior varsity and AAUteams. Pool play with a minimumof four games. $150 per team plus$40 per player; $100nonrefundable deposit.Registration deadline is May 30.

    INDIVIDUAL DAY CAMP: 9 a.m.-5p.m. Skills camp for rising sixth-through 12th-grade girls with anemphasis on fundamentalbasketball and overall playerdevelopment. $225 per camperplus $100 nonrefundable deposit.Group discount (four or more),$200 per camper.

    LITTLE GAMECOCK CAMP: 8:30a.m.-noon June 27-28. Shooting,defense, passing, ballhandling andfootwork for rising first- throughfifth-grade boys and girls. $50.

    YMCA,www.columbiaymca.org

    Downtown YMCA, 1420 Sumter St.,(803) 799-9187 (DT); Jeep Rogers

    Family YMCA, 900 Lake CarolinaDrive, (803) 451-9439 (JEEP);Lexington Family YMCA, 401 YMCARoad, (803) 359-3376 (LEX);Northwest Family YMCA, 1501Kennerly Road, Irmo, (803)407-8007 (NW).

    SOUTH CAROLINA UNITED SOCCER

    CAMP: age 4 through risingeighth-graders. 9 a.m.-noon June13-17, (JEEP); July 11-15, (NW); July18-22 (DT); July 25-29 (LEX). $85;register atwww.southcarolinaunitedfc.com

    BASKETBALL CAMP: for risingsecond- through eighth-graders. 9a.m.-noon July 11-18 and Aug. 1-5,DT. $85; members, $60. Full daysessions will meet 7:15 a.m.-6p.m. Aug. 1-5 at LEX, JEEP andNW. $180; members, $130.

    FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP: for age 4

    through rising eighth-graders. 9a.m.-noon June 13-17, DT. $85;members, $60. Full day sessionswill meet 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. June13-17 at LEX and NW and June20-24 at JEEP. $180; members,$130.

    LACROSSE CAMP: for rising second-through eighth-graders. 9a.m.-noon June 27-July 1, DT. $85;members, $60

    CAMP ALL-STAR: Disc golf, ultimatefrisbee, disc golf, water polo,mountain biking,canoeing/kayaking, wakeboarding,mountainboarding and more forrising fourth- througheighth-graders. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.June 27-July 1 at LEX, JEEP andNW. $180; members, $130.

    TENNIS BEGINNERS: Fundamentals,skills development, ball control,

    stroke technique and courtetiquette plus swimming andgames in the afternoons for risingkindergarten through fifth-gradestudents. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. June13-17, June 27-July 1, July 15-18and 25-29, JEEP. $180; members,$130.

    MARK BERSONS CAROLINA

    SOCCER,(803) 777-7911; (803) 777-5199

    www.markbersoncarolinasoccercamp.com

    Camps are held at the University ofSouth Carolina; register beforeMay 1 and receive a free campball.

    FULL-DAY CAMPS: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.June 20-24 and July 25-29 forboys and girls ages 5-16. $260;includes T-shirt, lunch, af ternoonfield session and swimming.

    HALF-DAY CAMPS: 8 a.m.-noon

    June 20-24 and July 25 for boysand girls ages 5-16. Skillsdemonstration followed bycoaching groups and match play.$145; includes T-shirt.

    PROSPECT CAMP: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.July 15-17 and 29-31 for boys ages14-19. $480; commuters, $440.Registration includescomprehensive evaluation, T-shirtand soccer sack pack.

    SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE CAMP: 8a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 15-17 and29-31 for boys ages 9-13. Olderplayers may attend the CollegeRecruiting Seminar. $480;commuters, $440. Registrationincludes comprehensiveevaluation, T-shirt and soccer sackpack.

    IDENTIFICATION AND SUPER ELITE

    CAMP: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 15-17

    and 29-31 for boys ages 14-19.Videotape analysis, oral evaluationand College Recruiting Seminarmake this a perfect camp for t hecollege-bound player. $560;commuters, $515. Registrationincludes workbook, T-shirt andsoccer sack pack.

    TEAM CAMP: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July15-17 for boys ages 13-19. Open tovarsity, JV and club teams. $445;commuters, $420.

    SPECIALIZED GOALKEEPER

    ACADEMY: Available at all sessions;tuition the same as thecorresponding camp session.

    SHELLEY SMITHS CAROLINA

    SOCCER SCHOOL,(803) 777-1940e-mail: [email protected]

    All sessions meet at USCs StoneStadium, 1300 Whaley St.

    DAY CAMPS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS:

    Ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-noon and 9a.m.-3 p.m. June 20-24 and July25-29. $50 deposit. Half-daycamp, $145 (includes T-shirt) ; fullday camp, $245 (includes T-shirt,sack pack and lunch). Registerbefore May 1 and receive a free

    2011 season ticket. Register forboth sessions and save $25 onsecond session.

    DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS CAMP:

    Residential camp for rising fifth-through eighth-grade girls, June17-19 and July 22-24. $100deposit; $435; commuter discount,$75. Includes T-shirt and ball.Register for both sessions andsave $50 on second session.

    DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS GKACADEMY: Residential camp forrising fifth- through eighth-gradegirls, June 17-19 and July 22-24.$100 deposit; $435; commuterdiscount, $75. Includes GK shirtand ball. Register for both sessionsand save $50 on second session.

    IDENTIFICATION AND ADVANCED

    SKILLS CAMP: Residential camp forrising eighth- through 12th-gradegirls, June 17-19 and July 22-24.$100 deposit; $505; commuterdiscount, $75. Includes T-shirt andball. Register for both sessions andsave $50 on second session.

    IDENTIFICATION AND ADVANCED

    SKILLS GK ACADEMY: Residentialcamp for rising eighth- t hrough12th-grade girls, June 17-19 andJuly 22-24. $100 deposit; $505;commuter discount, $75. Includes

    GK shirt and ball. Register for bothsessions and save $50 on secondsession.

    FIRST BAPTIST COLUMBIA,(803) 343-8587www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com/summerfun

    FOOTBALL CAMP: 9 a.m.-noon June20-23 for rising fourth- through

    eighth-graders; $50.

    UPWARD BASKETBALL CAMP: 9a.m.-noon June 27-30 for risingfirst- through fourth-graders; $50.

    RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION

    COMMISSION

    (803) 754-7275,www.richlandcountyrecreationcommission.com

    SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL

    LEAGUE: 2-9 p.m. weekdays. Ages4-6, $35; ages 7-15, $45. Allparticipants must complete aregistration form with a copy of thechilds birth certificate.Registration deadline is May 13.

    SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS: All levelsof play, beginner to advanced, 9a.m.-noon Mondays throughThursdays, June 6-Aug. 5. $75 perweek; $25 per day. Call theRichland County Tennis Center toregister, (803) 788-3001Trenholm Park, 3900 CovenantRoad. (803) 787-0216

    JOJO ENGLISH SUMMER

    BASKETBALL CAMP: 9 a.m.-3:30p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, June 6-10,13-17; July 11-15, 25-29. for ages8-13; $77. Campers should bring alunch, snack, swimsuit and toweldaily.

    PALMETTO YOUTH SUMMER

    FOOTBALL CAMP: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.June 20-24. Ages 5-13 $85;registration deadline is May 13.

    TRENHOLM PARK TENNIS CAMP: 9a.m.-noon, June 27-30 and July4-7. $75 per week, $25 per day.Call the Richland County TennisCenter to register, (803) 788-3001

    SPORTS

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    SUMMER SAILING CAMPFUN-SAFETY-LEARNING

    LMSA Summer Sailing Campstarts youngsters off right in the sport of sailing.

    We have 3 on-going programs each week,basic for the beginner, intermediate camp

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    Location: Lake Murray Sailing Club,235 Old Forge Road, Chapin SC 29036

    Times: 8am to 12:00 M-FDates: June 13 through August 12th,

    (9 Sessions)Cost: $130.00/ session

    Please call camp director Allan D. Gowansat 803-240-4333 for more information

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