ACTIVITY CAMPS - Return to Index
Very Vera Cooking Camp
WHERE: Very Vera, 3113 Washington Road
AGES: 8-10 (beginners) and 11-14 (intermediate)
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 11-July 27
COST: $225, includes cookbook, activity book, T-shirt, Very Vera recipes, camp picture, etiquette classes, a final banquet and lunch/snacks daily
Develop cooking skills and improve table etiquette
INFORMATION: If too young, call for parent and child classes; (706) 860-3492 or www.veryvera.com
Y DAY CAMP
CAMP LAKESIDE OPEN HOUSE
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Kayak Camp
AGES: 13-17
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. June 18-22
COST: Members $155, nonmembers $185, includes use of boat and all necessary safety equipment
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Creative Arts Camp
AGES: 7-14
WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church, Columbia County
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 28-June 1 and June 4-8, June 11-15 and 18-22, July 9-13 and 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3
COST: Members $180, nonmembers $240
Two-week camp with swimming, crafts, games, dance, drama and arts
Camp Lakeside Kid's Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 21-25, May 28-June 1, June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10
COST: Members $95, nonmembers $125
Swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, environmental education, outdoor living skills, canoeing, archery and more
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Camp Lakeside Teen Leadership Camp
AGES: 13-17
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 21-25, May 28-June 1, June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10
COST: Members $95, nonmembers $125
Trains teens in the use of effective leadership skills
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Augusta Players Summer Theatre Camp
WHERE: Church of the Good Shepherd
ADDRESS: 2230 Walton Way, Augusta
AGES: 6-8, 9-12, middle and high school and master class
WHEN: Middle and high school 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., master class 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18-29, July 9-20
COST: $210, includes T-shirt
Hours and classes vary according to age level, but all will participate in an end-of-camp production
INFORMATION: (706) 826-4707 or summercamp@augustaplayers.org
GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART
ADDRESS: 506 Telfair St.
AGES: 5-11
WHEN: June 25-June 29, July 9-13, July 16-20
COST: Members $50 per week, nonmembers $65
Drawing, painting, paper mache, 2-D and 3-D design and sculpture
INFORMATION: (706) 722-5495
Cutno Dance
AGES: 4-18
WHEN: Ages 12-18 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 16-22; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 25-29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 9-13
COST: Varies according to age and session
Half-day camps available, etiquette classes, modern, ballet, jazz/hip, African and more
INFORMATION: (706) 828-3101
Artist Camp
Summer Stock
WHERE: The Art Factory Inc.
ADDRESS: 416 Crawford Ave.
AGES: 6-16
Participate in all aspects of a musical theater performance, including drama, dance, costume making and set building
COST: $375, tuition assistance available; lunch and snack provided
INFORMATION: (706) 731-0008 or www.artfactoryinc.org
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
WHERE: ASU Fine Arts Building
ADDRESS: 2500 Walton Way
INFORMATION: (706) 731-7971
Conservatory Program Piano Camp
GRADES: Through high school; half-day class session open to second-sixth grades
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6-10
COST: $130 before May 23; $150 after May 23
Open for intermediate through advanced students, with a half-day option for rising second through seventh graders who are currently taking piano lessons
Conservatory Program Choral/Vocal Camp
GRADES: Middle and high school students
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13-17
COST: $130 before May 30; $150 after May 30
Conservatory Program Band Camp
GRADES: Middle and high school students
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20-24
COST: $130 before June 5; $150 after June 5
Conservatory Program String/Orchestra Camp
GRADES: Middle and high school students
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27-July 1
COST: $130 before June 13; $150 after June 13
AUGUSTA BALLET SCHOOL
ADDRESS: 2941 Walton Way
INFORMATION: www.augustaballetschool.com
Nutcracker Dance Camp
AGES: 3-5 and 6-8
WHEN: Session I, ages 3-5 9:30 a.m. to noon June 11-15 and 2-4:30 p.m. June 25-29; Session II, ages 6-8 2-4:30 p.m. June 11-15
COST: Session I $90, Session II $95
Learn choreography from Dance Augusta's own production
Great Ballets and Famous Ballerinas Workshop
AGES: 5-8
WHEN: 2-4:30 p.m. June 18-22
COST: $95
Explore the great ballets and the ballerinas who made them famous
EDUCATIONAL CAMPS - Return to Index
Augusta State University Kids University
WHERE: Augusta State University
GRADES: Kindergarten-fifth
WHEN: June 5-16, June 19-30, July 10-14, July 17-21; Half-day and full-day camps available with educational and recreational programs, including math, science, computers, geography, problem solving, games, swimming art and music
COST: $85-$255, discounts available
INFORMATION: 737-1636, www.ced.aug.edu or www.dmoore@aug.edu
SCIENCE CAMPS - Return to Index
NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER'S FORT DISCOVERY
WHERE: 1 Seventh St.
INFORMATION: (706) 821-0646 or www.NationalScienceCenter.org
Did You Ever Wonder...?
GRADES: Second-third
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-13
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Science by Design
GRADES: Second-fourth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23-27
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Take things apart and figure out what makes them work.
Dinosaurs
GRADES: Third-fourth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 9-13
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175; fees vary for additional children
See what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth
Mission: Discover Mars!
GRADES: Second-third
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 18-22
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Have fun learning about the planet Mars, design your own space suit, helmet and more
Jump onto the fast track!
GRADES: Fourth-fifth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23-27
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Design your own car and push the limits of speed
Who-Dunit?
GRADES: Fourth-fifth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 18-22
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Explore the world of forensic science
Discovery Island
GRADES: Fourth-fifth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 4-8
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
How will you survive on a stranded island?
Space and Rocketry, Blast Off!
GRADES: Fourth-sixth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 9-13
COST: Members $150, nonmembers $175 and fees vary for additional children
Plan and design a colony on Mars
The Fast Track
GRADES: Sixth-eighth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-13
COST: Pay by April 27, members $125, nonmembers $135, after April 27, members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Push the limits of speed and power as you design vehicles
Robo-Tech
GRADES: Sixth-eighth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23-27
COST: Pay by April 27, members $125, nonmembers $135, after April 27, members $150, nonmembers $175, and fees vary for additional children
Computers and Legos will be used to design, build and operate your team's robot
Archeology Camp 2007
WHERE: Augusta Museum of History
AGES: 8-12
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11-15
COST: Members $85, nonmembers $95
Take a train ride through history stopping to explore various themes including transportation, architecture, clothing and food; includes paper-making, writing with a quill pen, making ice cream and much more; field trips includes a boat ride on the canal
INFORMATION: (706) 722-8454 by May 28
SPORTS CAMPS - Return to Index
Sports camp
WHERE: Augusta Junior Rowing Club
ADDRESS: 101 Riverfront Drive
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18-22
COST: $85 per week includes T-shirt; $4 nonrefundable deposit due when registering; download, fill out and bring waiver form on first day
INFORMATION: (706) 821-2875 or www.augustarowingclub.org
Newman Tennis Camp
WHERE: Newman Tennis Center, Wrightsboro Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 29-Aug. 3
INFORMATION: (706) 821-1600
Baseball Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21-25 and June 18-22
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
Track and Field Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28-June 1
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
Sports Galore Camp
AGES: 5-9
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4-8 and July 16-20
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
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