June 17 update

Summer is off and running, and some local summer camp operators report openings in certain sessions this summer. Here are the latest updates:

PARENT/CHILD VOLLEYBALL

Davidson Volleyball Camps will offer an evenig Parent/Child Volleyball Camp on Monday, July 9, to Wednesday, July 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. That’s in Baker gymnasium on the Davidson College campus. For three evenings, the staff will teach parents and children (ages 5-11) the fundamentals of volleyball. Tuition includes a T-shirt, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Details: Amanda Dawson, 704-894-2722 or register online at www.DigItupSports.com

DAVIDSON PARKS & REC TEEN CAMPS

Davidson Parks & Recreation also has openings in a variety of summer camps for teens as well as some others. You can register online at www.d-recs.org or call us at 704-892-3349.

Art, Music and Filmmaking
One Minute Filmmaking for Teens with The Light Factory
Learn the fundamentals of film making. Campers will learn how to write, direct, shoot and edit a “one minute movie”. Class size is limited. Please bring a video camera if available.
DATES June 23-27, 9:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION Davidson Parks and Recreation
AGES 13-17
FEE Resident, $175.00, Non-Resident, $190.00

Rock n’ Roll
This camp is for beginning students interested in guitar, bass, drums, and singing.
DATES July 21-25
TIME 9:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION Creative Ej, Huntersville
AGES 10- 18
FEE Residents, $125.00, Non-Residents, $140.00

Audio Engineering
For beginners interested in learning the behind the scenes necessities like how to record and run “live” sound and lights on stage!
DATES July 28-August 1, 1:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION Creative Ej, Huntersville
AGES 14- 18
FEE Residents, $125.00, Non-Residents, $140.00

Celebrating the Art of World Cultures with Ilisa Howell, Howelling Moon Artworks
In this camp we will explore cultures from around the world and what influences their art. Technique, style, terminology, music, and culture will be the emphasis of each day. Using this information the young artists will create their own masterpieces! Artists may get messy, please wear the appropriate clothing.
DATES/TIME July 28-August 1 (ages 11-14), 1:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION Davidson Elementary
FEE Residents, $150.00, Non-Residents, $165.00

SPORTS CAMPS
Outdoor Recreation
Spend each morning on a different outdoor adventure! Activities may include: mountain biking, orienteering, fishing, hiking, climbing, archery or white water rafting in Charlotte (teens)! Participants will need their own bike and helmet.
DATES/TIME July 7-11 (ages 12- 16), 9:00am- 3:00pm
FEE: Residents, $135.00, Non Residents, $150.00
LOCATION Davidson Elementary

Soccer with Josh Wagner, Bailey Middle School Soccer Coach
(7-14)This soccer camp is for all skills levels. It’s a great opportunity for both boys and girls to sharpen the skills necessary to play the game of soccer. Location: River Run Soccer Field
DATES June 16 – 20 (boys 7-14)
June 23 – 27 (girls 7-14)
TIME 9:00am – 12:00pm
FEE Residents, $55.00 (ages 7-14), Non-Residents, $70.00

Basketball with Larry Garloch, former Davidson College assistant coach
Campers will learn or improve their fundamentals skills, passing and dribbling.
DATES/TIME July 14 – 18 (ages 7-14), 9:00am- 12:00pm
LOCATION Davidson Elementary Gym
FEE Residents, $55.00 (7-14), Non-Residents, $70.00

Baseball with Dick Cooke, Davidson College Head Baseball Coach
Each day will be focused on specific skills and positions for the sport of baseball.
DATES July 7- 11
TIME 9:00am- 12:00pm
LOCATION McEver Field
AGES 8- 14
FEE Residents, $55.00, Non-Residents $70.00

Boy’s Lacrosse with John & Jeanne Adams with Sports, Etc.
Learn the fundamentals of lacrosse catching, throwing and cradling.
DATES/TIME July 28- August 1, 5:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION Ada Jenkins Field
AGES 8-14
FEE Residents, $55.00, Non-Residents, $70.00

Fencing with Charlotte Fencing Academy
The class will cover the fundamental footwork, bladework, and tactics in the sport of Olympic fencing with focus on the weapon of Epee.
DATE August 4- 8, 9:00am- 12:00pm
LOCATION Ada Jenkins Gym
AGES 8- 16
FEE Residents, $185.00, Non-Residents, $200.00

Bowling at Northcross Lanes
The goal this summer is to provide a place for your child to learn the skills of the game of bowling meet new friends and enjoy the activities that we have planned each day.
DATES/TIME June 16-20, July 21-25, August 4-8, 9:00am- 12:00pm
AGES 6-14
FEE Residents, $60.00, Non-residents, $75.00

The First Tee Lake Norman Region with The First Tee Golf Professional Staff
The camps promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. All camps are Monday-Thursday.
DATES/TIME July 7-10, 8:30am- 11:00am
LOCATION The Town Of Mooresville Golf Course
AGES 7-17
FEE Residents, $65.00, Non-residents, $80.00

Other camp openings

Davidson Parks & Rec also has openings in camps for art, science, outdoor recreation, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and other topics. See Davidson Parks & Rec listings below.

Some camps below are closed or have already occurred. Check with camp operators for details about availability.

—————————–May 29 update ——————————–

A variety of local schools, organizations and the town Parks & Recreation Department are offering summer camps this year. Here’s a partial listing, based on information submitted to DavidsonNews.net. Many organizers report that they still have openings. Check with the organizations to confirm availability.

If you operate a camp that still has space and you’d like to add it to our list, send an email to editor@davidsonnews.net.

CHILDREN’S ARTS PROJECT

Whether your child is a pirate, princess, printer or potter, there are plenty of choices during summer art camps at The Children’s Arts Project, located in the Cornelius Art Center. Other options for four-day art camps include Webkinz, rockets and robots, wearable art, HogwARTS Academy and more.

The group’s camp instructors will include four Davidson residents who are also artists: Betsy Flagler, Susan Montague, Sharon Conner and Taisia Mills.

For more information or to register for camps and Friday play-dates for moms and preschoolers, go to the group’s website at www.ChildrensArtsProject.org, or call 704-896-8823. The main Children’s Arts Project studio is inside the Cornelius Arts Center in the historic Oak Street Mill Village behind the Cornelius Police Station.

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Children’s Community School, a non-profit, public K-8 charter school located in Davidson, NC is offering a wide variety of summer camps for children in grades pre-K thru rising 7. Camp themes offer a wide range of opportunities from cheerleading to babysitter training to webkinz to digital photography and story telling. Camps are held Monday thru Thursday, from either 9:30-1pm or 1pm-4:30.

All camps are open the public and will be held at the school on Griffith Street in Davidson. Scholarships are available. Complete schedule and registration materials are available at ccsch.org. Registration is ongoing, but slots are limited.

For additional information, contact Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, 704 651-7863 or email ncmor@aol.com.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will offer camps this summer in a satellite location at Davidson Day School, Jetton and Griffith streets off I-77 Exit 30. The weeklong camps encourage young people to develop their self confidence and creativity in a fun and energetic environment. Each session is led by a professional teaching artist and culminates in a showcase for family and friends.

Online registration and complete satellite camp information is available at www.ctcharlotte.org . Please call our Education Registrar at 704-973-2837 with any questions.

For Ages 3-5
Treasure Hunt June 23-27, 9:00-11:30 AM $120 – Go on a treasure hunt with us! Stories full of treasures and adventures create an exciting week with art, music and creative movement. Get on board and find out How I Became a Pirate.

Enchanted Forest July 21-25, 9:00-11:30 AM $120 – Discover all the magic of the forest. The magic begins with pantomime, music and acting out stories. You never know what you will find waiting in the forest! This camp features stories such as Bear Snores On.

Very Busy Bugs August 11-15, 9:00-11:30 AM $120- Come explore the very busy world of bugs as campers delve into Eric Carle’s popular stories. Stories, movement, music and art will combine to create one very busy week! Featuring stories such as The Very Quiet Cricket.

For Rising K-1 Grades
Journey in the Jungle June 23-27, 12:30-3:00 PM $120 – Welcome to the Jungle! Campers journey in the jungle through stories, creative movement, and music with such stories as Jungle Drums.

Sandcastle Stories July 21-25, 12:30-3:00 PM $120 – Explore the wonders of sand as we swim through the imagination and meet some friendly creatures of the sea and the beach! Including stories such as Shark and Lobster’s Amazing Under Sea Adventure.

Boogie in the Barnyard August 11-15, 12:30-3:00 PM $120 – Get ready for the adventures of the barnyard. With friendly characters and fun stories students will act, sing, and dance their way through the farm. Including stories such as Big Chicken’s Fly the Coop and Punk Farm on Tour.

For Rising 2-8 Grades
Feature Film Presentation MADD Camp June 23-27, 8:45-3:30 PM $270 – Don’t miss the feature presentation of the summer as campers celebrate motion pictures through music, art, dance, and dramatization of favorite movie genres. The silver screen will come to the stage. Family and friends are invited to view the showcase on the final camp day.

Unscripted July 21-25, 8:45-3:30 PM $220 – Being funny is serious business! Work with fellow actors on improvisational techniques, comic timing and slapstick. Campers will learn improvisation skills to create imaginative characters, develop acting skills and create their own script.

Classic Broadway MADD Camp August 11-15, 8:45-3:30 PM $270 – Experience where Broadway began! Through songs, scenes and choreography students will explore the many generations that make Broadway musicals timeless. Family and friends are invited to view the showcase on the final camp day.

CREATIVE ART EXCHANGE

Creative Art Exchange, in the Oak Street Mill in Cornelius, is offering a variety of half-day and full-day summer camps June 16 to Aug. 8, except the week of July 4. Camps include sessions on pottery and ceramics and painting and drawing.

For more information, call 704-892-7323, or visit http://www.creativeartexchange.org/ and click on “Classes.” The Oak Street Mill is at 19725 Oak St., behind the police station in Cornelius.

CAMP INVENTION

Register online at www.campinvention.org for a nationally-recognized weeklong summer science and creativity camp. It’s an outreach program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Register 3 or more siblings before May 31 and receive $40 off the base price.

Camps at Davidson Elementary are scheduled June 16-20, with camps at other area locations in June and July. They’re open to kids entering grades 1 to 6. The Davidson camp program has just received a special $25 discount for all registrants. To find out how to make sure you get this discount, contact camp director Tina Cataldo (tina.cataldo@cms.k12.nc.us).

The Davidson program will feature Camp Invention’s CREATE program, with sessions titled “Problem Solving on Planet Zak,” “Spills and Chills,” “Imagination Point: Ride Physics,” “I Can Invent: Fantasy Inventions & Complicated Machines,” “and “Recess Remix.”

DAVIDSON COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Rupert T. Barber Summer Workshop Series

JUST A FEW SLOTS REMAIN! – Join Davidson Community Players for The Connie Company Goes Global, a rollicking exploration of multi-cultural stories, skits and theatre games. Learn basic acting and drama techniques in a fun and creative atmosphere; create an original play to share with family and friends.

There are limited slots remaining in the following camps:

Ages 4-5
August 4-8, 9am-12noon

Ages 10-12
June 23-27, 1-4pm
July 7-11, 9am-12noon

1 week camp fee $75, snack included. Scholarships available. Download registration form at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. For information
call 704-892-7953.

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Vacation Bible School

“Camp Kenya”
June 23 – 26, 2008
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Children who turn 4 by August 31, 2008 through Fifth Grade
Cost: $25 (max. of $40 per family)
Contact Debbi Snipes or Menita Mercuri at 704-892-8277 for registration information
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2008

DAVIDSON RECREATION DEPARTMENT

We have openings in the following Summer Camps scheduled for June. Registration is easy. You can register online at www.d-recs.org or call us at 704-892-3349

New camp: Spanish Camp for ages 6-12

Abigayl Pansini of Woodlawn School will teach spanish to 6-12 year olds. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States and the third most widely spoken language in the world. Experts say early exposure to a foreign language has been scientifically linked to higher IQ scores, improved English and math scores, a richer vocabulary and even gives a boost to SAT scores. Each session will cover a different section of material so you can sign up your child for one or all three sessions!
Camp lessons will allow students to learn Spanish with music, color and games.
Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25, July 26-August 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Fee: $150.00, Resident Disount: $165.00
Age: 6-12 years old

Sports Camps

Soccer – Boys Ages 7-14 June 16-20
Join Bailey Middle School Soccer Coach’s own soccer coach as you learn the game of soccer and sharpen you skills.

Soccer – Girls Ages 7-14 June 23-27
Join Bailey Middle School Soccer Coach’s own soccer coach as you learn the game of soccer and sharpen you skills.

Bowling Ages 6 – 14 June 16-20
Beat the heat and have some fun while you meet new friends.

Visual Arts and Science Camps

Funtography Grades 6th-8th June 16-20 – Get those young photographers off on the right foot. This fun camp includes darkroom experiences and an intro to different types of cameras and photography techniques. Learn to make photograms, pinhole cameras, develop prints and to create scrapbooks.

Filmmaking for Teens Ages 14 – 17 June 23-27 – What a great summer camp……have your teens learn filmmaking. They will learn how to write, direct, shoot and edit a “one minute movie”. Class size is limited.

Art of World Cultures Ages 6 – 10 June 23 – 27 – Explore cultures from around the world and what influences their art. Technique, style, terminology, music, and culture will be the emphasis of each day. Using this information the young artists will create their own masterpieces!

Sizzling Science Grades 1 – 6 June 23 – 27 -Character Camp – School is over for the year, but life’s challenges do not. Our summers are usually less scheduled. This is a great time to help strengthen our children’s character and make them the strongest they can be.

Girls Ages 7 – 9 June 16 – 20 – Participants will learn to express their feelings while respecting the feelings of others; the difference between hard work and good luck; the value of friendships- new and old; and the power of identifying and valuing their own abilities and talents. In addition to learning to have the courage to say NO!

Boys Ages 7 – 9 June 16 – 20 – Participants learn to express their feelings while respecting the feelings of others; the difference between hard work and good luck; the value of friendships- new and old; and the power of identifying and valuing their own abilities and talents. In addition to learning to have the courage to say NO!

Recreation Camps – Arts, Crafts and Games

NASCAR Speedpark Grades 1st – 5th June 16 – 20 – Spend your morning playing games, making crafts, and meeting new friends! This camp features indoor and outdooor recreation activities, swimming and a field trip to NASCAR Speedpark in Concord.

Ray’s Splash Planet Grades 1st – 5th June 23 – 27 – Spend your morning playing games, making crafts, and meeting new friends! This camp features indoor and outdooor recreation activities, swimming and a field trip to Ray’s Splash Planet in Charlotte.

DAVIDSON DAY SCHOOL

Davidson Day School is offering a Patriots’ Summer Camp program for children ages 3-14, providing a wealth of fun activities at the school’s 15-acre campus at the lake. Camp sessions will run for eight weeks, from June 16 to August 15.

Half-day sports camps, half-day music camps, full-day “theme” camps, and full-day “mix and match” camp options will be available. Campers can enjoy everything from soccer, volleyball and lacrosse to water play, arts and crafts, martial arts, cooking, “Mad Science”, computers, story time, drama, Island Adventures, “Olympic Games” and more.

Families with more than one child attending the camps can qualify for sibling discounts. For a full listing of Davidson Day’s summer camp options, pricing, and registration forms, parents should visit the camp website at www.campdds.info.

Davidson Day School is located off I-77 Exit 30 at 750 Jetton Street in Davidson. Founded in 1999, the school features small class sizes, individualized learning plans and a strong college preparatory curriculum. The school holds dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools; it is also a member of the Southern Piedmont Athletic Association Conference of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association.

DAVIDSON SOCCER TRAINING CAMPS

Davidson Soccer Training Camps offers weeklong half day and full day sessions of soccer instruction for boys and girls, at Davidson College. Spaces are still available in many of the camps, which include:

– day camps

– Advanced camps for non-resident/commuter students

– Resident/overnight camps

For more information, visit their website, www.davidsonsoccercamp.com.

THE AUSSIE LIFE

The Aussie Life” will be the theme of Summer Art Camp 2008, to be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson. The week-long camps for rising first through sixth graders will be led by Jen Faulkenberry, art teacher at Davidson Elementary School, and Kristin Skidmore-Ratnofsky, the former DES computer teacher.

Sessions will be held the weeks of July 28 and Aug. 4 and cost $165 per camper. Camps will offer children a chance to try a variety of mediums – from water color to stamping to paper mache – and also use creative writing to explore the arts. Registration is now being accepted through the camp website, http://www.artcamp.moonfruit.com/.

CAMP CANNON

Camp Cannon offers children and their parents the solution for summer fun. Youngsters aged three to 18 can experience a host of engaging humanities, arts and crafts, athletics, adventure, and day camps in a safe, secure environment between June 9 and July 25. Visit www.campcannon.com or call 704-721-7198 for a list of all camp offerings and to register. Parents can customize full- or half-day programs from a vast menu of options, including overnight camp adventures.

Cannon School’s 65-acre campus is at 5801 Poplar Tent Road in Concord. Camp Cannon is partnering with Math CAMMP, Discovery Place, Charlotte Fencing Academy, The Arts Experience and Camp Cheerio to offer exceptional opportunities for children to learn new skills in unique and memorable ways. Young athletes can take to the field or court during baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball camps. Princess Tea Party returns for a second year of fun etiquette lessons, while a new twist is added this year with a Superhero Camp. Park Road Books and children’s author Rick Riordan will introduce Camp Half-Blood to the Charlotte region and members of Cannon School’s faculty will offer fascinating new programs, including foreign language camps, scrap-booking, sculpting, jewelry-making and beading, and Christmas in July.