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Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camps
Children 8 to 13
June 1-4, Baldwin County High …
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Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camps
Children 8 to 13
June 1-4, Baldwin County High School, Bay Minette.
July 13-16, Central Baldwin Middle School, Robertsdale.
Aug. 3-6, Fairhope Intermediate School.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camp is a program established to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children and to build life skills, instill confidence and develop self esteem. The curriculum includes a wide range of activities that incorporate team work, physical fitness and general Sheriff’s Office information. The program is a cooperative effort by several public safety and public service agencies in the county.
Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physical health information, bowling, obstacle courses, guest speakers, a family fun day, and many other activities.
Camp staff is made up of volunteers of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and other participating agencies. The camp fee is $30 and includes camp shirts and activities.
The application for the camp can be picked up at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office or online at www.sheriffofbaldwin.com/
For further information please contact Tammy Rider at 580-1677.
21st Annual Kids’ College
Children age 6 and older
June 6-Aug. 12
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Pensacola State College Kids’ College summer program features fun classes and specialized camps on the Pensacola and Warrington campuses.
Courses are offered between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday in separate age groups. Cost varies, depending on selections.
Classes include Math Games, Spanish 101, Book Club, Digital Photography, Art Around the World, Drawing Studio, Fashion Design, Games Inside/Outside, Newspaper Reporter, Film/TV Commercial, Swimming, Sports Sampler, Sign Language, Lego World, Private I Sleuth, Pop Culture for Kids and much more.
Camps include Flag Football Camp, Soccer Camp, Boys’ Basketball Camp, Girls’ Basketball Camp, Science Camp, Environmental Camp, Health and Fitness Camp, Simulation Camp and more.
For more information about cost, selections and registration, visit www.pensacolastate.edu/continuingeducation.edu or call (850) 484-1797.
Camp Sunshine
Children, K-6th grade
May 31-Aug. 7
7a.m.- 6 p.m.
The program includes opportunities for children to participate in individual and group activities through indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, movies, music, swimming, field trips and special events. Activities are conducted by full time and/or summer staff.
Registration fee is $35 per child and is due at registration plus first week payment of $60 for the first child and $55 for each additional child. The camp will be held at 4849 Wilson Blvd, Orange Beach.
251-974-233
Exploreum Summer Science camps
Monday-Friday, grades K-12
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ages 4-5
All camps: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
After-Care program, 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Registration now open for June and July Science and Technology camps
Costs:
WOW Camps (ages 4&5): members, $45; non-members, $60.
K-2nd grade: members, $140; non-members, $170.
3rd-5th grade: members, $140; non-members, $170.
6th-12th grade: members, $140; non-members, $170.
Flight Academy Camp, presented by Airbus: members, $232; non-members, $290.
• Wonders of Weather
Register by May 23
June 6-10: ages 4-5, K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade.
Little meteorologists will learn about seasons, clouds and temperatures in this fun look at the weather around us. Kids will even get a chance to work with a local meteorologist and give the weather forecast in our WKRG News Room.
• You Are What You Eat
Register by May 30.
June 13-17: ages 4-5, K-2nd grade.
Discover how food affects your body in this tasty camp! Campers will learn the science of the food we eat, and how to make healthy and yummy food choices.
• Science, Technology & Engineering
June 13-17: 6th-12th grade.
Register by May 30
Put on your safety gear and get ready to handle heavy metal! This experience is a fast-paced introduction to the world of technology and engineering. Use cutting-edge design software to create your own work of engineering art! BONUS-you will have access to the Exploreum’s 3D printer to print a working prototype of your original design.
• Third Rock from the Sun
June 20-24: ages 4-5, K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade.
Register by June 6
Planet Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun and the 5th largest planet in our solar system. Our earth is filled with mountains, volcanoes and so much more! Join us to explore the oceans, the continents and even the inside of the earth.
• Wild Things!
July 11-15: ages 4-5, K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade.
Register by June 27.
Box turtles, screech owls and alligators – oh my! The Exploreum and the Environmental Studies Center are working together so that you can take a close look at some of Alabama’s fascinating native wildlife.
• All About Science
July 18-22: ages 4-5, K-2nd grade.
Register by July 3.
Do you want to be a scientist? Learn about chemistry, physics, biology and more. Explore a different science topic each day as you perform experiments and meet real scientists!
• Flight Academy, presented by Airbus
July 18-22: 6th-12th grade.
Register by July 3.
Discover the exciting world of aviation and even learn to fly! This one-of-a-kind adventure will explore the scientific principles of flight, uncover the engineering secrets of modern flight crafts and put you in the pilot’s seat during a REAL flying lesson! It’s a week of science you’ll never forget! This camp is subject to additional fees due to flight time and transportation.
• Spaced Out
July 25-29: Ages 4-5, K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th-grade.
Register by July 11
Explore the world beyond our green planet. Travel to Mars, discover the secrets of the stars, and learn about black holes, comets and supernovas.
• After Care
Entire camp season, 1-4 p.m. daily.
Each afternoon educators will engage your child with games and activities focused on reading and math.
251 208-6852
Music Camp
College level students and younger
June 6-17, 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Registration deadline is April 30
Sponsored by the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra, the camp will include classes for voice, band and orchestral (string) students, as well as a piano academy sponsored by Broussard’s Music. The piano academy will allow for beginning students as well as classes for students already able to read music and play.
The camp will be held at Fairhope Elementary School, 408 N. Section St., Fairhope.
251 979-6834, Leroy Hughes
www.baldwincountyyouthorchestra.com
Music Camp-University of Mobile
Grades 4 through 11
June 13-17
8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Junior Camp
8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Senior Camp
Registration deadline is June 7
Registration for scholarship deadline: May 5
Students will have the option of taking many different classes ranging from music fundamentals, chorus and various ensembles. Master classes in all instruments and private lessons will also be offered. Campers should have a minimum of one year of disciplined study in music and a recommendation by a music teacher. The camp is under the direction of Barbara Laurendine, adjunct instructor of piano in the UMobile Center for Performing Arts. Full and partial tuition scholarships are available by audition,
Camps will be held at the University of Mobile campus, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, Ala.
Junior Camp for grades 4-7 costs $165 plus $25 registration fee.
Senior Camp for grades 8-11 costs $185 plus $25 registration fee.
Private lessons are $18 per half-hour lesson.
251 442-2420
North Baldwin Summer Enrichment Camps
Registration forms available at North Baldwin schools
The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education will offer its first-ever series of summer enrichment camps. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is May 25.
Age requirements, sessions, deadlines listed per class.
The schedule of classes includes:
• Camp with the Master
Ages 4-8, 9-11 a.m.
Ages 9-12, 1-3 p.m.
Bay Minette Intermediate After School Childcare building
Campers will learn how to feel their way through art with guidance from artist Ricky Trione, who lost his sight.In addition to painting, Trione presents his inspirational story of overcoming blindness.
Cost is $15, space is limited.
• Take a Summer Reading Tour
Rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders
Tuesdays in June, 10 a.m.-noon
Bay Minette Middle School Library.
The group will select and read different books each week, then come together for a book study club discussion; Kathy Wright, instructor. The cost is $30.
• Cooking with Class
Children ages 8-12.
June 13-17, 9-11 a.m.
Baldwin County High School
Children will learn the basics of food and kitchen safety, how to set a table and use nice table manners. They will learn about good nutrition while having fun and learning to be creative with food. Students will receive a cookbook at the end of the week; Karen Sims, instructor. The cost is $30.
• Are You a Rocket Scientist?
Rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders
June 13-17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bay Minette Middle School
Students will build Bottle Rockets and test for time in the air; Towers and test for strength with the least amount of mass; and Storm the Castle by designing and launching projectiles with a Trebuchet (Catapult). Darla Herrin is the instructor. The cost is $50, and students should bring a lunch.
• Painting Without Fear
June 20-24
Bay Minette Intermediate School Extended Day bulding on 5th Street
9-11 a.m.; cost is $40
Rising 1st- through 3rd-graders
1 to 3:30 p.m.; cost is $50.
Rising 4th- through 6th-graders. The cost is $50.
Classes will be led by professional artists, and students will receive an introduction to painting and other mixed media to create their own masterpieces.Judy Pimperl and Debbie McMickle will be the lead instructors. Guest artists will include Opal Smith and Jo Vickery, among others.
• Camp Lift Off: A Week of Science Discovery
July 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rising 4th-through 6th-graders; cost is $50 and students should bring a lunch.
July 18-22, two sessions: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Rising 1st- through 3rd-graders; the cost is $35 and students should bring a lunch.
These camps will combine math and science skills as students explore space through experiments and other special projects. Instructors are Jo Hellmich and Judy Smedley. Light snacks will be provided at all camps. Students enrolled in the North Baldwin School feeder pattern will be given first preference. For more information, call Tina Covington, NBCEE president, at 251-580-0434.
Ocean Camp
Ages 4-12
Ages 4-8, 9 a.m., -noon
Ages 9-12, 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday.
Sponsored by Faulkner State Community College, this program has been created by certified marine educator and public school teacher, Belinda Ringpfeil. The curriculum is designed using Ocean Literacy principles to guide learning through hands-on activities, inquiry, research, problem-solving and critical-thinking. Each camp will include a guest speaker from the field or local special events.
June 7, Animal Explorer Week, an up-close look at live and preserved oceanic sea life, their favorite foods, family life, and other opportunities to learn food chains and lifestyles of the sea life in their extensive ecosystem.
June 14, Animal Expert Week, campers will “adopt” a favorite sea animal to get hands-on experience as a real marine scientist. Research techniques will include microscopes, behavioral observations, species and anatomy explorations.
“June 21, Dive Deep Explorers Week, campers will learn about building a submarine SCUBA, planning a research mission and instruments to track animals.
Each four-day week costs $100 per camper. This cost can be paid via phone registration by credit card or check. The camp will be held at the Gulf Shores campus of FSCC.
For information and registration, contact Faulkner State Community College’s Continuing Education Office at 251-990-0445
Opera Camp
Children 8-12
Session 1: July 11-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and Friday, 5 p.m.
Session 2: July 25-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and Friday, 5 p.m.
Opera Camp gives children a chance to experience all of the elements of opera production. It culminates in a public performance of an opera created by campers under the guidance of a professional opera director and musical coaches. Campers play music and theatre games that teach them the skills used in operatic performance, and will gain hands-on experience in set, costume, prop, and makeup design. No previous experience or training is necessary for Opera Camp. Cost is $150 per session.
All activities will be held at the Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St., Pensacola, Fla.
850 433-6737
Summer Art Bash
Children and Youth
Eastern Shore Art Center
• Session 1: June 6-17
• Session 2: June 20-July 1
• Session 3: July 11-July 22
• Session 4: July 25-July 29
Classes will include pottery, digital photography, painting, drawing and more and will be held at the Center, located at 401 Oak Ave., Fairhope, Ala.
251 928-2228
Summer Arts Camp
1st-6th-graders
June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Campers will have fun learning dance, music, drama and the visuals arts at the Orange Beach Art Center. The students’ schedules are individualized to their preferences. Cost is $110 per camper.
251-981-2787
Summer of Fun Day Camp
Students grades 1-8
May 31-July 29, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
The camp, a partnership of Fairhope High School and the city of Fairhope, will be held at Volanta Park and the Fairhope Municipal Pool. Activities will be supervised by local coaches and will include ball games, swimming, soccer, tennis, ping pong and arts and crafts. No extended day care will be offered. The cost is $15 per day per child or $60 a week (no half days, full days only). No advance registration is required. There will be no sessions the week of July 4th.
251 990-0174
SummerTide Theatre Camp
No age restrictions but campers must be able to read.
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
June 7-11, geared toward beginners and focuses on basic elements of theatre such as story theatre, dance and music.
June 14-18, for intermediate-level campers and will focus on monologues, simple scene work, improvisation and dance and music.
June 21-25, for advanced students and includes work in commedia, scene work, creative writing, dance and music.
Cost for camp is $100 per week and will be held at South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. Second St., Gulf Shores. To register, call the Theatre at 251-968-6721 or go online at www.sbct.biz. Onsite registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday session of each week's camp, but space is limited and preregistration is encouraged.
Youth Summer Camp
Children ages 5 to 11
May 31-Aug. 5
9 a.m.-4p.m.
This is a nine-week camp and fees include all field trips and extended care. Cost is $25 per-child registration. Camp fee is $565 per child for full members; $745 for non-members.
The camp will be held at the Bodenhamer Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores.
251-968-4420
www.gulfshoresal.gov/parksandrec/index.html
Zoo Camp 2011
Ages 3-5, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 5-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 20-24
Campers at the Gulf Coast Zoo will engage in age-specific games, arts and crafts projects and special zoo-related events. There will be plenty of hands-on educational and fun activities carried out in a safe and educational environment. Cost is $100 for the half-day session; $175 for the full-day session.
