Saturday, November 21, 2009

ONGOING COVERAGE: SUMMER CAMPS 2008

Day Camps

April 16, 2008

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YMCA Day Camps

Enjoy daily activities, weekly field trips, swimming, and more in a safe, supervised environment. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Where: YMCA Downtown Spokane, 507 N. Howard St.; Brentwood Elementary School, 406 W. Regina Ave. Spokane; Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Cost: $128-$152 Ages: grades 1-9 Dates: June 16-August 29. Contact: (509) 777-YMCA or (509) 838-3577 Web site: www.ymcaspokane.org

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Express Summer Program

Operated by Spokane Public Schools. Activities will include field trips, crafts, swimming, and more. Where: Roosevelt Elementary, 333 W.14th Ave., Spokane; Finch Elementary, 3717 N. Milton St., Spokane; Madison Elementary, 319 W. Nebraska Ave., Spokane. Cost: $34/day plus $20/monthly activity fee Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 18-August 21 Contact: (509) 354-7312

Web site: www.spokaneschools.org

Badminton Camp

Learn the fundamentals of competitive badminton. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday Where: Ferris High School Gym, 3020 E. 37th Ave., Spokane Cost: $120 Ages: 8-18 Dates: July 14-18 Contact: (509) 625-6200 Website: www.spokaneparks.org

Camp 4 Echoes

Hosted by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. A variety of camps will be offered for girls throughout the summer. Where: Windy Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene Cost: $145-$455 Ages: girls grades 2-10 Dates: June 25-August 16 Contact: (800) 827-9478 Website: www.gsewni.org

Spokane Valley Summer Day Camp

Campers will enjoy field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday-Thursday through the East Valley School District Meal Program. Where: CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost: $95/week; includes a camp t-shirt

Ages: 6-11 Dates: June 16-August 22 Contact: (509) 688-0300 Web site: www.spokanevalley.org

KinderCamp – Activities will include field trips, arts and crafts, songs, and more, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Campers must be potty trained to attend. Breakfast will be provided Monday-Thursday through the East Valley School District Meal Program. Where: Western Dance Hall, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Cost: $55/week; includes a camp t-shirt Ages: 3-5 Dates: June 16-August 15 Contact: (509) 688-0300 Web site: www.spokanvalley.org

Free Park Program

On-site recreation staff will lead games, arts and crafts, and other summer activities at Spokane Valley parks. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Where: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon at Terrace View Park; 1-4 p.m. at Browns and Edgecliff Parks. Cost: Free Ages: Children of all ages Dates: June 18-August 24 Contact: (509) 688-0300 Web site: www.spokanevalley.org

Schweitzer Adventure Camp

Campers will enjoy crafts, hiking, swimming, chairlift rides, climbing wall, and more at this week-long camp. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Schweitzer Mountain Activity Center, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Road, Sandpoint. Cost: $175, includes snacks, transportation, and camp souvenir. $10 discount for season-pass holders. Ages: grades 1-5. Dates: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8, August 11-15, August 18-22 Contact: (208) 255-3081 Web site: www.schweitzer.com

Cougar Kids Camp

Activities include swimming, rock climbing, sports, and other activities centered on the week's theme. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-4 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended hours also available. Where: Washington State University Student Recreation Center, Pullman Cost: $62-$134 Ages: grades 1-7 Dates: June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8 Contact: (509) 335-2218 Web site: www.cougarkids.wsu.edu

Camp Alottafun/Camp Adventure

Enjoy a variety of activities and day trips, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., extended hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for an extra $10/week. Where: Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash, Spokane Cost: $109/week, includes field trips, t-shirt, water bottle, breakfast and lunch Ages: 5-9, 10-12 Dates: June 16-August 22 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Xtreme Teen Camp

Camps will shoot pool, paddle boat, canoe, raft, hike, bike, kayak, rock climb, and various other outdoor activities. 10 weeks, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Cost: $109/week, includes field trips, breakfast and lunch, t-shirt, and water bottle Ages: 13-15 Dates: June 16-August 22 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Camo Camp

Learn basic drills, build a camo-net tent, learn compass coordinates, tie-dye camo t-shirts, enjoy sling-shot firing ranges, and more. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Minnehaha Park, E. Euclid and Havana, Spokane Cost: $109/week, includes breakfast and lunch, t-shirt, and camo bandanna Ages: 5-12 Dates: August 11-1 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Green Gable Explorers' Camp

Daily activities include arts and crafts, camp songs, cooking, field trips, special guests, and more. Weekly session available throughout the summer. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration due by May 30th. Where: 1722 E. 32nd Court, Spokane Cost: $87-$156/week Ages: grades K-6 Dates: June 16-August 29 Contact: (509) 455-6110

Camp Sweyolakan Outbackers Day Camp

Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, Aqua Jump, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, archery, and more. Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday. Where: Camp Sweyolakan, Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene Cost: $140-$200 Ages: grades 1-6 Dates: June 30-July 3, June 30-August 22 Contact: (509) 747-6191 ext. 10 or (800) 386-2324 ext. 10 Web site: www.sweyolakan.org

Dart-Lo Day Camp

Campers will explore their role in a group, overcome limitations while trying new things, nurture friendships, appreciate natural wonders, and make positive choices. Weekly sessions available throughout the summer. Where: Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive, Spokane Cost: $140-$200 Ages: 3-14 Dates: June 16-August 29 Contact: (509) 747-6191 ext.10 Web site: www.dartlo.org

WREN Wildlife Camp

Activities will include bird identification, amphibian surveys, nature art, journaling, habitat evaluations, insect study, and games. Tuesday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Campers will meet at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene. Cost: $75 for two-day camp Ages: 10-13 Dates: June 17-18, July 16-17 Contact: (208) 666-9898 or (208) 664-4739

Cub Scout Day Camp

Enjoy BB guns, archery, crafts, games, and more. Camp varies from two to five days. Where: locations vary Cost: $40-$50 Ages: boys entering grades 1-5 Dates: June 9-July 31 Contact: (800) 945-4390 Web site: www.NWScouts.org

Lutherhaven Day Camp

Enjoy swimming, hiking, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, sing-alongs, Bible study, and more. Various weekly sessions available. Monday-Friday Where: Camp Lutherhaven, Lake Coeur d'Alene Cost: $125, includes daily round trip transportation from Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, lunch, and supplies. $30/additional Thursday overnight at camp Ages: grades 1-6 Dates: June 23-August 15 Contact: (208) 667-3459 ext. 13 Web site: www.lutherhaven.com

Eco-Mapping

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday Cost: $20 Ages: middle to high school students Dates: July 21-25 Contact: (509) 744-0972 Web site: www.tincan.org

Camp Attitude

Camp will provide experiences in character building based on trust, respect, self worth, self reliance, and interpersonal relationships. Daily conduct evaluations will be provided for parents/guardians. Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash, Spokane Cost: $129/week, includes field trips, breakfast and lunch Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Camp Positive

Enjoy lifelong fitness activities, certified nutritional counseling, building self confidence and self esteem, menu planners designed for your body type, and more. Please bring a backpack, tennis shoes, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen. Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash, Spokane Cost: $129 week, includes field trips, individual coaching, breakfast and lunch Ages: 8-10, 11-15 Dates: July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

"Unleashing the Leader Within" Leadership Day Camp – Gain the basic skills, confidence, and motivation needed to become a successful leader. Campers will participate in skill practice, teamwork, and a service project in order to help them identify opportunities to demonstrate leadership in everyday situations. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration due by June 25th. Where: 703 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Cost: $495 Ages: 14-18 Dates: July 7-11, August 4-8 Contact: (509) 599-1514

"Be the Change You Wish to See" Leadership Day Camp – Learn how to be a skilled facilitator, develop a strategic agenda, understand group dynamics, and more. Campers will participate on a team while creating and implementing a solution to a local issue. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration due by June 25th. Where: 703 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Cost: $495 Ages: 14-18 Dates: July 14-18, August 11-15 Contact: (509) 599-1514

"Leading the Way" Leadership Day Camp

Learn about Human Systems Dynamics and how to deal with complex issues. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration due by June 25th. Where: 703 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Cost: $495 Ages: 14-18 Dates: August 18-22 Contact: (509) 599-1514

Sewing Camp

Campers will design, create, and embellish their own summer wardrobe. Projects will include a tote bag, hair band, belt, design flip-flops, skirt, and re-designing a t-shirt. No sewing experience is necessary. Bring basic sewing supplies, your own sewing machine (optional), a pair of flip-flops in your size, and a sack lunch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday Where: The Top Stitch, 1717 W. Garland Ave., Ste. B, Spokane Cost: $199, includes fabrics, patterns, and embellishments Ages: 9-18 Dates: June 23-27 for ages 9-13, July 14-18 for ages 14-18 Contact: (509) 328-7397

Sewing Camp

Two week session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Boyd Walker, 9439 N. Newport Highway. Cost: $309 Ages: 7-17 Dates: July 22-August 1 and August 5-15 Contact: (509) 535-1501 or (509) 467-2270

Scribbles Preschool Camp

Campers will enjoy various hands-on activities. Thursdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Extended care will also be available. Where: 17702 E. Sprague Ave., Greenacres Cost: $112-$147 Ages: 3-6 Dates: July 10-August 1, August 14-29 Contact: (509) 879-3316

Summer Youth College

Spokane Falls Community College will offer a variety of one-week courses. Subjects include: horseback riding, archery, web design, billiards, ceramics, fashion, creative writing, and more. Class lengths vary from one to three hours, Monday-Friday. Pre-registration is required. Where: SFCC Continuing Education, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Spokane. Cost: varies Ages: 9-13 Dates: June 23-27, July7-11, and July 14-18 Contact: (509) 533-3140 Web site: www.spokanefalls.edu/yc

Mobius Kids Summer Camps

A variety of hands-on, science, and arts and crafts camps will be offered throughout the summer. Where: 808 W. Main Ave. Located in the Lower Level of Riverpark Square Mall, Spokane Cost: $7-$65 Ages: 4-10 Dates: June 23-August 28 Contact: (509) 624-KIDS Web site: www.mobiusspokane.org

Saint George's Summer Programs

Various programs will include SAT preparation, improving your study skills, basketball, soccer, volleyball, building a LEGO robot, and more. Where: 2929 W. Waikiki Road, Spokane Cost: varies Ages: grades K-12 Dates: June 9-August 15 Contact: (509) 466-1636 ext. 325 Web Site: www.sgs.org

Building Skills and Strategies for Middle School Students – Build math and writing skills, reading fluency and comprehension, and develop a culminating project that relates to a possible career path. Students from all area schools are welcome. 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday Where: Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale. Cost: $140 Ages: grades 6-8 Dates: June 23-July 25 Contact: (509) 228-5400 Web site: www.cvsd.org

Summer High School

Make up credits or take fall 2008 classes early. Students can register for one or two classes and can be from outside the Central Valley School District. Courses include language arts, math, science, social studies, and health and fitness. Where: Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale. Cost: $170 per class Ages: high school Dates: June 23-July 25 Contact: (509) 228-5400 Web site: www.cvsd.org

Exploring History's Voice

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday Cost: $135, including $20 registration fee Ages: middle to high school students Dates: July 21-25 Contact: (509) 744-0972 Web site: www.tincan.org

Satori Camp

For the past 25 years, Satori has been a weeklong journey toward personal enlightenment for intellectually talented students from around the world. Through specialized instruction and social activities, campers will experience their first taste of college with others who share their enthusiasm. Sunday-Satuday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $475/commuter, $575/residential Ages: 13-18 Dates: July 20-26 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

Summer Skills Academy

Various academies include: automotive collision repair, broadcast media production, criminal justice, cosmetology, culinary arts, and more. Students must attend all 10 classes to receive a .5 elective credit. Where: Skills Center, 4141 N. Regal St., Spokane; Total Cosmetology, 5303 N. Market, Spokane (Location for cosmetology academy only). Cost: $35/session Ages: grades 9-12 Dates: June 16-27, June 30-July 15 Contact: (509) 354-7440 Web site: www.skillscenter.com/summer.stm

Developing Science Simulation Video Games

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday Cost: $20 Ages: middle to high school students Dates: July 7-10 Contact: (509) 744-0972 Web site: www.tincan.org

Developing Science Video Games

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $20 Ages: middle to high school students Dates: August 4-15 Contact: (509) 744-0972 Web site: www.tincan.org

Video Game Creation

Learn how video games work by designing your own characters, backgrounds and sounds. Create games from a variety of genres including action, adventure, platform, side-scrollers, pinball, and racing. Monday-Friday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $295/commuter, $475/residential Ages: 10-17 Dates: August 18-22 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

Digital Movie Making Camp

Learn how to make a professional-quality movie. At the end of the week, campers will screen their movies in an independent film festival environment. Monday-Friday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $295/commuter, $475/residential Ages: 10-17 Dates: August 18-22 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

Fun with Flash Camp

Learn how to create HTML code, design custom graphics and incorporate animations and advanced interaction. Monday-Friday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $295/commuter, $475/residential Ages: 13-17 Dates: August 4-8 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

Robot Quest Camp

Campers will enjoy hands-on building projects and will learn more about mechanical and programming concepts. Monday-Friday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney Cost: $295/commuter, $475/residential Ages: 8-12 Dates: August 4-8 Contact: (509) 359-4868 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

Summer Video Journalism Institute

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please bring a lunch Where: Tincan, 827 W. First Ave., Ste. 121, Spokane Cost: free, $400 stipend Ages: high school students Dates: June 23-July 18 Contact: (509) 744-0972 Web site: www.tincan.org

Mad Science Camp

A fun-filled camp integrating science, math, literacy, and the arts. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Thorton Murphy Park, Spokane Cost: $159/week, includes lunch, two snacks, and t-shirt Ages: grades 4-6 Dates: July 14-18 Contact: (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

LEGO – Crazy Action Contraptions Camp (Spokane Valley)

Campers will construct several "LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions." Please bring a lunch. Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost: $95 Ages: 7-9 Dates: June17-19 Contact: (509) 688-0300 Web site: www.spokanevalley.org

LEGO – Crazy Action Contraptions Camp

Campers will construct several "LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions." Please bring a lunch. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave., Spokane. Cost: $95 Ages: 6-9 Dates: June 24-26 Contact: (509) 625-6246 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

Robot I – LEGO Mindstorms Computerized Robotics Camp (Spokane Valley)

Design and build LEGO Computerized Robots. Please bring a lunch. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost: $115 Ages: 9-13 Dates: July 28-30 Contact: (509) 688-0300 Web site: www.spokanevalley.org

Robot I – LEGO Mindstorms Computerized Robotics Camp

Design and build LEGO Computerized Robots. Please bring a lunch. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave., Spokane. Cost: $115 Ages: 9-12 Dates: July 22-24 Contact: (509) 625-6246 Web site: www.spokaneparks.org

Science Safari

Camp theme will be "Sea Voyages of Scientific Discovery." Half-day, one week sessions. Times include: 8:30-11:30 a.m., 12-3 p.m., and 8:30 a.m.-noon. Where: Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Cost: $95 Ages: grades 2-9 Dates: June 16-20, June 23-27, June-July 3, July 7-11 Contact: (509) 466-9453

Little Inventors Camp

Explore, create, and invent science projects. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Manito Park, Meeting Hall, Spokane Cost: $159, includes lunch, two snacks, and a T-shirt Ages: grades 1-3 Dates: July 21-25 Contact: (509) 625-6200 or (509) 482-0708 Web site: spokaneneyc.org

Spanish Camp

Learn to speak Spanish through participation in music, arts, games, and sports during this week-long camp. Various weekly camps and themes will be offered from 8:30 a.m.-noon and noon-4:30 p.m. Where: Villa Vista Language Academy, 724 E. Hastings Road, Spokane. Cost: $100/session Ages: 3-12 Dates: June 16-July 11 Contact: (509) 465-4656 Web site: www.growwithspanish.com