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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Summer Camp Adventures


Summer break is on the horizon and while your kids are thrilled, you might find yourself breaking into a cold sweat. How are you going to keep them entertained week after week? How will you keep break time fun, active, and hopefully a bit educational? Not to worry – Central Oregon's summer camp offerings are abundant! Find out more below.




A Child's Garden

This camp will take your children "Around the World in 64 Days." The curriculum is designed for ages 1 - 6 and children can be enrolled 2-5 days per week, full or part time. Celebrate each country through music, games, art, crafts, and baking. Call 541.617.0434 or visit http://www.achildsgardenbend.com/.


Art Station

Children will explore their creative side and discover the artist within. Summer art camps are available for preschool, elementary school age children, and teens. Summer art camps for elementary school age children are held throughout the entire summer, both in the morning and afternoon, and are focused around a theme. Call 541.617.1317 or visit http://www.artscentraloregon.org/.

Bend Parks & Recreation

Overnight outdoor camps; adventure camps (with rafting, rock-climbing and more); sports camps; art, music, and science camps! Operation Recreation and Clubhouse offer working parents affordable care for the summer with daily field trips that are fun for kids. http://www.bendparksandrec.org/.


Camp Fire USA

June Day Camp for Pre-K-7th grade teaches kids survival skills and fills their days with adventure. July Outdoor Adventure Camp for ages 12 and up includes whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, camping and more! And from June to August, Summerkids Enrichment Program for grades K-5 offers a thematic approach to fun. Call 541-382-4682 or visit http://www.campfireusaco.org/.
Camp Sunrise

A free grief camp for children ages 7-14 who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. At Camp Sunrise, trained staff listen to the feelings of grief and can help the healing begin. June 19-21. Call 541-548-7483 or visit www.redmondhospice.org/camps.htm.
COCC Youth Camps

COCC's Community Learning is offering great new youth camps this summer! Give your kids an enriching, educational, and FUN opportunity to get creative, explore an interest, develop new skills, and gain confidence. Call 541.383.7270 or visit noncredit.cocc.edu.
Blossoms Preschool and COGA

Offering preschool and cheer camps! Your children will enjoy learning and playing in a newly upgraded facility! These camps exercise both the mental and physical muscles and help little learners build new friendships and develop social skills. Call 541.385.1163 or visit www.cogymnastics.com.


Developmusic

Kindermusik summer camps provide a stimulating, playful environment where children thrive developmentally, musically, and creatively. Camps are designed with a variety of themes and experiences for ages birth to six. Call 541.389.6690, e-mail amy@developmusic.com, or visit http://www.developmusic.com/.


First Ascent Climbing Services

Offering customized family rock climbing adventures since 1994. A one of a kind climbing immersion for kids and teens exploring all aspects of rock climbing. Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association. Call 541.318.7170 or visit http://www.goclimbing.com/.

Kiddoz

Offering flexible and affordable enrollment, this Summer's BIG IDEA is "The Elements." Your child will learn, explore, and discover all about the earth, wind, and water! Every experience will be led by your child's ideas and curiosity. Call 541.322.4073 or visit http://www.kiddozplaycenter.com/.
High Desert Museum

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an artist, archaeologist, naturalist, or animal keeper? Children ages 5-9 can find out at the High Desert Museum! Campers can choose from weekly themes such as "Fun with Archaeology" where they will uncover cool artifact replicas from a frontier town at an outdoor simulated dig pit. Call 541.382.4754 or visit http://www.highdesertmuseum.org/.
Morning Star Christian School

Unlock your child's imagination! Watch them invent, express, and explore the world in Camps for Kids: June — Inventor's Workshop, July — Little Shop Keepers in Asia, August — Little Artists in Europe. Call 541.382.5091 or visit http://www.mscsbend.org/.
School of Enrichment

A vast array of theme-based camps designed for kids ages 2 1/2-10, including: Green Kids, Acting Camp, Culinary Kids Camp, Spanish Camp, and much more! Your children will enjoy playing and learning. Call 541.771.1257 or visit schoolofenrichment.com.

Shining Light Christian Preschool

Affordable summer camps for your 3-5 year olds! Enjoy twelve different camps to choose from including Princess and Dinosaur camps. Also, offering a Kindergarten Prep class. Call 541-306-9484 or visit http://www.shininglightchristianpreschool.us/.

Some Day Farm

Enjoy riding lessons, crafts, games, and horse care at Some Day Farm Pony Camp. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 22nd through August. Call 541-848-8519 or visit http://www.somedayfarmllc.com/.

Sunriver Owners Association

Come join the Adventure in Sunriver, for the week or the day, it's up to you! Camps include either swim lessons or tennis lessons. Schedule and registration will be available online May 3rd at http://www.sunriverowners.org/. 541-593-2442.

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