Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Camps will keep youngsters busy
Thanks to area organizations and individuals who contributed their information for this annual listing.
IMAGINATION STATION
For a registration form, call the museum at 291-5113.
Rising grades K-1. Members $65; non-members $75.
Diggin' Dinosaurs June 16-20.
Mary Had a Little Lamb July 13-18
Just Solve It! July 27-Aug. 1
Fur, Feathers, Scales & Shells Aug. 4-8
Rising grades 2 & 3. Members $65; non-members $75.
Toy Explorers June 16-20 1 to 4 p.m.
Atomic Adventures June 23-27 9 a.m. to noon
Science in Suessville June 23-27 1 to 4 p.m.
Sea Squirts July 7-11 1 to 4 p.m.
Flying Circus Aug. 4-8 9 a.m. to noon
Adventures at Hogwarts Aug. 4-8 1 to 4 p.m.
Rising grades 4 & 5. Half day camps $65 members; $75 non-members.
The Sporting Life $100/ $110. Go Wild $150/ $165.
The Sporting Life July 7-11 1 to 4 p.m.
Krazy Kitchen Chemistry July 28-Aug. 1 1 to 4 p.m.
Beginning Robots July 28-Aug. 1 9 a.m. to noon
Go Wild! July 21-25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gadgets and Gizmos Aug. 11-15 1 to 4 p.m.
Rising grades 6-8
Rocket Academy July 21-25 9 a.m. to noon
Beyond Yellow Tape July 7-11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
KIDDIE KAMPUS OF WILSON
Summer Camp is June 9-Aug. 22 for ages 5 to 12. Bowling, skating, hip
hop and movement classes, arts and crafts and more. $115 per week
includes all meals and activities. Call 291-7550 and ask for Rhonda.
SUMMER BRIDGE READING CAMP
June 9-Aug. 31 at 214 Ward Blvd., across form Burger Boy. For ages
5-13. Programs designed to develop reading and vocabulary skills and
increase reading comprehension. Full-filled activities and field trips
also planned weekly. Breakfast, lunch and snack served. 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. 363-5105. $35 per week.
ARC CAMP SUNSHINE
Program for students in the EC program (special needs) in school. For
ages 4-21. Four-week camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday. June 16-27 and July 7-18 at West Nash United Methodist Church.
Staff is qualified to work with special needs children. Swimming, arts
and crafts, music and P.E. Lunch is provided. Small fee charged to
cover cost of activities and field trips. Call The ARC of Wilson at
237-8266.
ARTS COUNCIL OF WILSON
For registration information, call 291-4329
Session 1 is June 9-13
Fish, Frogs and Funny Faces by Jane Gardner. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
4-6. $65/$55 contributor
Going Green by Sandy Williams. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-9. $65/$55
Time to "Play" by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 10-12. $65/$55
So You Think You Can Write a Song! by DeeAnn Macomson. 9 a.m. to noon
for ages 12 and older. $65/$55
Creative Drama: It's Never Too Early to Drama! by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4
p.m. for ages 4-6. $65/$55
Be a Techie! by Brian Wingrove. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 7-12. $65/$55
Session 2 is June 16-20 (Day care week)
Music, Rhythm and More by Gilda Cauley. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4-6.
$65/$55.
Let's Get Moving by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-12.
$65/$55
Ready to ACT! by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4 p.m. $65/$55
Movie Making by Christopher Bowen. Full day. $100/$80
Session 3 is June 23-27
Pirates of the Wilson Seas by Wendy Ferguson. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
5-8. $65/$55
Mime Class: It's a Blast! by Sarah Glover. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
7-12. $65/$55
Build a Birdhouse by Jim Sodano. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9-12. $65/$55
Shakespeare Shake Down! by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 12
and older. $65/$55
Mime Class: It's a Blast! by Sarah Glover. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 4-7.
$65/$55
Creating Dancers: Modern Theory and Choreography by Nancy Harrell. 1 to
4 p.m. for ages 8-12. $65/$55
Acting 101 by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4 p.m for ages 12 and older. $65/$55
Missoula Children's Theater Production of "Hansel & Gretel" for
ages 6-18. Audition only. $45/$35
Session 4 is June 30-July 3
Going Green by Sandi Williams. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4-7. $65/$55
Character Acting by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-12.
$65/$55
The Magic of Make Up (beginners) by Tammie Knoll. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages
7-12. $65/$55.
How to Nail an Audition by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 12 and
older. $65/$55
Session 5 is July 7-11
What's Growing in Your Garden by Jane Gardner. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
4-6. $65/$55
3D Sculptures by Demetrius Smith. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-9. $65/$55
Advanced Acting by Bryan Pridgen. 9 to noon for ages 13 and older.
$65/$55.
Creative Dramatics by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 4-6. $65/$55
Lighting Intensive by Brian Wingrove. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 10-12.
$65/$55
Session 6 is July 14-18
Transportation Inspiration by Louis Small Jr. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
4-6. $65/$55
Character Acting by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-12.
$65/$55
Snake Pots by Jim Sodano. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 10-12. $65/$55
Improvisation by Charlotte Webb. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 13 and older.
$65/$55
Preparing Auditions by Bryan Pridgen. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 1 to 4 p.m.
$65/$55
The Magic "It" by Sarah Glover. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 1 to 4 p.m.
$65/$55
Session 7 is July 21-25
Let's Create Animals by Jane Gardner. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4-7.
$65/$55
Masks All Over the World by Demetrius Smith. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
7-9. $65/$55
Not Your Typical Voice Lesson by Bryan Pridgen. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
10-12. $65/$55
Masks All Over the World by Demetrius Smith. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 7-9.
$65/$55
Improv Class by Sarah Glover. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 10-12. $65/$55
Session 8 is July 28-Aug. 1
Razzle Dazzle Rock Star by Wendy Ferguson-Whitehurst. 9 a.m. to noon
for ages 4-6. $65/$55.
Cartoon Network by Cartoon "Nick" work by Louis Small Jr. 9 a.m. to
noon for ages 10-12. $65/$55
Let's Go Down Under by Wendy Ferguson-Whitehead. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages
7-9. $65/$55
Learning a Monologue by Sarah Glover. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 13 and
older. $65/$55
Session 9 is Aug. 4-8
Create a Comic Book by Demetrius Smith. 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7-12.
$65/$55
Scene Design Intensive by Brian Wingrove. 9 a.m. to noon for ages
10-12. $65/$55
Creating Dancers by Nancy Harrell. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 8-12. $65/$55
Building Costumes by Diane Blackwell. 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 10-12.
$65/$55
Session 10 is Aug. 11-15
Movie Making by Chris Bowen. For ages 13 and older. $65/$55
CREATIVE DREAMS SUMMER CAMP
June 16-Aug. 15, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35 per week.
For ages 5-12. 1006 Academy St. Contact Angelia Barnes at 291-6716 or
237-9054.
MEGAN'S ACADEMY OF DANCE
Summer Dance Camp
July 7-10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 and up
July 14-17 from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 3 & 4
July 14-17 from 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 5-7.
Dance instruction as well as arts, crafts and fun activities.
Call 237-3625 to register.
FIVE-TOOL BASEBALL CAMP
Instructional lessons headed by Tobs assistant coach Cory Conrad, who
has trained many successful Major League baseball players. Assistance
by Wilson Tobs players.
June 16-20 from 8 a.m. to noon at Fleming Stadium. $125 per child. Pick
up registration forms at the stadium office.
WILSON COUNTY 4-H
Following is a sampling of the many activities offered this summer by
the 4-H office. Call 237-0113 to sign up or for more information.
June 10 Outdoor Adventures for Fishing and Water Quality, ages 7 and
up.
June 11 CSI Camp, ages 10 and up.
June 12 Fossil Dig Aurora, ages 10 and up.
June 16 American Red Cross Babysitter Certification ages 11 and up.
June 17 Cookies and Cream (Cookie and stuffed animals making) ages 8 to
14.
June 23 Chef School ages 8-16.
June 23-27 Leadership Camp Community Service, Diversity and Fun, ages
10-18
June 29-July 4 Eastern Center 4-H Camp, ages 8-14.
June 30 Agriculture Field Day, ages 8-16.
July 7-11 Art Camp with Lynn Keenan
July 7-11 Palette of Fun (fun with art mediums), ages 7 and up.
July 14 Chef School No. 2
July 14-17 Sew Much Fun Camp (sew and explore)
July 18 Life on the Lake (fun day on the water) ages 10 and up.
July 29 GPS Scavenger Hunt ages 10 and up
July 30-31 Sew Much Fun Teen Sewing and visiting ECU costume shop and
NCSU College of Textiles (advanced), ages 14-18.
Aug. 8-9 Safari Zoo Snooze. Spend the night with the animals at the
N.C. Zoo. Ages 8 and up.
May 10-Aug. 14 Books, Shoots and Roots: learn to grow and can your own
tomatoes.
ST. JOHN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Summer Camp for kindergarten through eighth grade. 119 E. Pender St.
Registration $15 per child; $30 tuition per week per child. June 9-Aug.
1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fun, food, fellowship,
field trips, arts, music, basketball. Registration starts April 18.
Call Wilson Renaissance Center or pick up enrollment application at 119
E. Pender St. Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 265-9764 or
243-6847.
WILSON PARKS & REC
Williams Day Camp
Registration under way at the Recreation Park Community Center from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp times are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for two weeks.
Cost is $160 per camper, per session. Age groups are 5-8 and 9-12.
399-2263.
Session 1: June 16-27
Session 2: July 7-18
Session 3: July 21-Aug. 1
Session 4: Aug. 4-15
Arts & crafts, sports fishing, swimming lessons.
Sports Camp 2008
Registration under way at the Recreation Park Community Center from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp time is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. $80 per camper per
session. 399-2263.
Age groups 5-8 and 9-12.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 7-11
Session 4: July 14-18
Session 5: July 21-25
Session 6: July 28-Aug. 1
Session 7: Aug. 4-8
Session 8: Aug. 11-15
Camp includes basketball, kickball, football, soccer, baseball,
swimming.
Play Camp 2008
Registration under way at the Recreation Park Community Center from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. 399-2263.
Camp times 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Ages 2-4. Cost $50 per camper per session.
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 7-11
Session 4: July 14-18
Session 5: July 21-25
Session 6: July 28-Aug. 1
Session 7: Aug. 4-8
Storytime, arts & crafts, train ride, park play and more.
Summertime Fun Day Camp
Register at Reid Street Community Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 399-2277
or 399-2286.
Cost is $100 per camper per session. At Reid Street Community Center
for ages 5-8 and 9-12. Camp includes swimming lessons, team sports,
arts & crafts, field trips, breakfast, lunch and snack. Camp time
is Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Session 1: June 16-27
Session 2: June 30-July 11
Session 3: July 14-25
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 8
Eurotech Soccer Camp
Aug. 11-15 at the J. Burt Gillette Soccer Complex.
Magic Micro Soccer, ages 4-6. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $75
Performance Soccer 1, ages 7-9. 9 a.m. to noon. $90.
Performance Soccer 2, ages 10-12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $90
Performance Soccer 3, ages 13-18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $90.
Dance & Creative Arts Camp
July 14-18 at Rec Center. Ages 5-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $70. Ages
3-5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $40. Instructor is Tonja Musick. 399-2263.
Gymnastics Camp
July 28-Aug. 1 at the Rec Center. Ages 5-12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $70.
Instructor is Randy Price. 399-2263.
BARTON COLLEGE
Bulldog Basketball
Staff includes Barton coach Ron Lievense, his assistant coach and some
members of the basketball team. Call 399-6524 or 265-9941 for a
registration form.
* Fundamentals Camp for ages 5-16 is June 16-20 and June 23-27.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. At Wilson Gym. $98 per weekly session.
Shooting camp is from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; cost is added to the weekly fee
for a total of $163 for the week. Lunch provided for students who
attend both camps.
* Shooting/ Offensive Skills Camp for advanced players for ages 10-16
is June 16-20 and June 23-27, Monday through Friday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. $65
per weekly session.
Bulldog Baseball
For registration information contact Todd Wilkerson at
twilkinson@barton.edu.
* Day Camp for ages 5-10 is June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon; $135.
* Hitting Camp for ages 8 through high school seniors is June 23-25, 9
a.m. to noon; $90.
* IF/OF Defense Camp for ages 8-high school senior is June 23-25 from 1
to 4 p.m.; $90.
* Pitcher/Catcher Camp is June 23-25 from 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 8
through high school senior; $90.
Bulldog Soccer
For registration information contact men's soccer coach Matt Akins at
399-6609 or women's soccer coach Michael Michalakis at 399-6518. More
information can be found at www.barton/edu/athletics.
* Day Camp for boys and girls ages 5-13 June 9-13. $95 if you
pre-register; $100 on-site registration. $15 sibling discount. $160 if
attending both day camps.
* Elite Camp for boys and girls ages 14-18 June 14-15 (9:30 a.m. to 4
p.m.) and July 26-27 (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) $100 if you pre-register;
$110 on-site registration. $15 sibling discount. $170 if attending both
camps.
Bulldog Golf
June 16-19, 9 a.m. to noon (morning session) and noon to 4:30 p.m.
(afternoon session) at Willow Springs Country Club. Camp dates set to
prepare golfers for the 30th annual Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson
County Junior Golf Tournament Aug. 4-6. Camp is directed by Barton head
coach John Hackney and Fike High School head coach Jim Boykin Jr. with
assistance from college players, area high school coaches and Wilson
golf professionals. For ages 6-17. Cost is $150 for morning session
campers and $250 for all-day campers. Sibling discount available. Lunch
served for all-day participants. For registration information contact
John Hackney at 289-5004.
Bulldog Volleyball
* Middle school and introductory. Open to athletes entering grades 5-8.
Instruction by coach Patrick Morgan and Barton College team members.
For registration information, contact Patrick Morgan at
pmorgan@barton.edu or call (484)554-6997.
July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. $60
non-refundable deposit required; camp cost is $125.
* Varsity camp is for athletes entering grades 9-12. Instruction by
coach Patrick Morgan and Barton College team members. For registration
information, contact Patrick Morgan at pmorgan@barton.edu or call
(484)554-6997.
July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $60
non-refundable deposit required; camp cost is $140.
WILSON FAMILY YMCA
Scamper Camps are for kids ages 3-5. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is
$45 per week for YMCA members and $60 per week for non-members.
Financial assistance is available. To register, call 291-9622.
June 9-13 Mud Pie Camp
June 16-20 Splish Splash Camp
July 7-11 Hard Hat Camp
July 21-25 Rescue Heroes Camp
Aug. 4-8 Animal Mania Camp
Y in the Woods camps are for children ages 6-11. Camps are from 9 a.m.
to noon. Fees are $45 per week for members and $60 per week for
non-members. To register, call 291-9622.
June 23-27 Survivor Camp
July 14-18 Junior Olympics
July 28-Aug. 1 Tom Sawyer Camp
Gymnastics Camps are $55 for members and $65 for non-members. To
register, call 291-9622 or 299-2834.
June 16-20 and/ or Aug. 4-8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For rising K-5
girls.
July 14-18 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 3-4 "Preschool
Nastics Camp."
YMCA Baseball Clinic with the Tobs is June 10 at Fleming Stadium. 9 to
11 a.m. $15. Bring your own equipment. Wilson Tobs baseball team will
be instructing the clinic.
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Summer Adventures Program offers weekly camps at $115 per week if
enrolled for the full summer or $125 if the child comes select weeks.
Lunch and snacks provided. Dates are June 9-Aug. 15. For registration
information call 399-1376 or 399-4812.
June 9-13 Get Our Summer Started
June 16-20 Exploring our Universe
June 23-27 Animals
June 30-July 3 Health and Safety
July 14-18 Sports
July 21-25 Wacky Water
July 28-Aug. 1 Fine Arts and Music
Aug. 4-8 Historic Wilson/ Multicultural
Aug. 11-15 Summer Celebrations
STUDIO ONE
Fun With Paint by Pegi Sharpe. June 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages
8-10 and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 11-13. $125. Another class will be
offered in August.
GREENFIELD SCHOOL
For registration information call 237-8046.
June 2-6
Let's Get Cooking! from 9 a.m. to noon for rising 4 year pre-K. $75
Soccer Camp 9 a.m. to noon for ages 6 to 10. $85
Spanish Camp 1 to 4 p.m. for rising 1st to 5th graders. $75.
June 9-13
Gizmos, Gadgets & Games from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising 2nd
through 5th graders with a Thursday lock-in. $125
June 16-20
Wet, Wild & Wacky from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising 1st to 5th
graders. $125
Kids in the Kitchen from 9 a.m. to noon for rising 1st to 3rd graders.
$80 plus a $15 ingredient fee.
Principles in Gaming from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising 6th to 10th
graders. $85
June 23-27
Gizmos, Great Adventures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a Thursday night
lock-in. $125
July 7-11
Cheerleading from 9 a.m. to noon with a pep rally and slumber party on
Thursday. Rising 1st to 5th graders. $90
Principles of Gaming from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising 6th to 10th
graders. $85
Mediterranean Holiday from 9 a.m. to noon for rising 4-year-old pre-K.
$75
July 14-18
Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12. $90
July 21-25
African Safari from 9 a.m. to noon for rising 4-year-old pre-K. $75
Wet, Wild & Wacky from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising 1st to 5th
graders. $125
The Pathway to College from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for rising 10th to 12th
graders. $125
Spanish Prep from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for rising 7th to 12th graders. $70
July 28-Aug. 1
How to Be A Success in Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Monday
through Wednesday) for rising 5th to 8th graders. $80
How to Be A Success in High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Thursday-Friday) for rising 9th to 11th graders. $70
Crossover Basketball from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) and 9
a.m. to noon (Friday) for rising 1st and 7th graders. $90
Rising PS3 to Third Grade
Full day for the entire summer is $1,050; half-day for the summer is
$600. Weekly is $125 per week; half-day $70 per week. Call 237-8046.
June 2-6 Mad Scientists
June 9-13 Rain Forest Animals
June 16-20 Oey Goey Time
June 23-27 Lots-of Fun Frenzy
June 30-July 3 Happy Birthday America
July 7-11 Explorers and Exploration
July 14-18 Bug Bonanza
July 21-25 Junior Chefs
July 28-Aug. 1 Vivacious Summer Vacation
PROMUSIC
Early bird registration for all camps is May 30. Director is Gayla Turk. Call 291-3386 or e-mail info@promusicconservatory.org.
June 23-27 Guitar for grades 5-12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $100 early bird tuition/$115
July 7-11 Early Childhood for ages 2-3. 10 to 11 a.m. $25/$30
July 7-11 Early Childhood for ages 4-5. 2 to 4 p.m. $50/$60
July 14-18 General Music current grades K-4. 9 a.m. to noon. $75/$85
Aug. 4-8 Choral and Band for current grades 5-8. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $115/$130.
TOBACCO FARM LIFE MUSEUM
Summer camp is July 14-18, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 6-10. Features field trips, activities, arts & crafts projects, living history demonstrations, cookout on the last day. $65 per participant/$55 stakeholders. Preregistration required. 284-3431. Register through July 1.