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2. The Anytime Summertime Camp
The Little Gym
of Germantown
6645 Poplar Ave.
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 755-1323
www.tlggermantowntn.com
The Little Gym offers non-competitive, skill-building camps for fitness, fun and total development. Each week of camp is designed around a theme and activities include games, obstacle courses and arts and crafts. Camps are for children ages 3-10. Children must be potty trained. If newly potty trained, please pack an extra set of clothes. All new camp themes and flexible registrations available. Choose as many weeks as you like and what days of the week best suit your schedule. Camp dates: June 11th – August 3th. For information and registration, call 901-755-1323.
3. Archaeology Workshop:
July 16-19, 2012
4. The Art House at the The Memphis JCC
Come see what we will be digging up this summer! An annual archaeology workshop for students entering grades 5 – 12 will be held July 16-19, 2012. Call us for an application or visit online.
Located at 6560 Poplar Avenue
Memphis Tn, 38138
901-761-0810
www.jccmemphis.org
Artist of all ages can come into the Open Studio and create with a variety of art supplies, and the best part is we clean up the mess! You can call and make a reservation for Open Studio if there is a special time you would like to come by and create. Just call Amy at 901-409-7515 if you are looking for a more focused approach to your creative side. The Art House offers lessons both group and private for artists of all ages and interests. To schedule private lessons call Amy at 901-409-7515 and for an entire class listing check us out on the web at
www.jccmemphis.org and click on The Art House tab or find us on Facebook at The Art House at the MJCC
.5. Arts-A-Fire Summer Camp: A Cultural Discovery & Youth Development in the Soul of Memphis!
Memphis Black Arts Alliance FireHouse Community Arts Center & Academy
985 South Bellevue Boulevard/Elvis Presley
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-9522
Email: memphisarts@bellsouth.net
ACTIVITIES include: Learn and have fun with American – African History and Geography, acting, jazz/hip-hop & African dance, musical theater, drawing, photography, painting, crafts, drum, piano, band, creative writing, gardening, guest speakers, reading, gardening, journaling, entrepreneurship and field trips to: cultural attractions, swimming, fishing, walks games, rehearsals for a musical theater productions and the Arts-A-F!RE Showcase Finale. Camp dates for ages 7-17: May 23 – August 5, 7:45 – 5:15pm. Discounts for siblings, members and full pay – Before and After-Care Available 6:45 – 7:45 AM and 5:15 – 6:00 pm. $100 deposit by May 16 with payments in full receive Free Extended Care! Register today!
LIMITED ENROLLMENT !!! CPR-trained, Culturally-Inspired Professional, Mature & Experienced Staff & Administrators.
6. Blast Summer Camp 2012
Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976 or (901) 825-0588
Email:
info@woodlandschool.org
www.woodlandschool.orgBlast Day Camp includes students who are entering Junior Kindergarten through rising 6th grade. Enrichment Camps are offered to rising PK through 8th graders, Blast campers will experience action-packed days with return of Water Day, Jubilant Gym, Cook’s Nook, Lego Mania, Carnival Week, Bike Day, and visits from local museums and attractions. 2012 BLAST Enrichment Camps will include the following:
Arts & Crafts Camp July 9-13, Sk- 5th
Camp Invention June 4-8, 1st-6th
Create with Fibers May 29-June 1, 1st-6th
Fun with Food June 18-22, 1st-6th
Making Life Easier in Middle School July 9-12, 6th-8th
Math Mayhem July 16-20, 5th-8th
Piano Lessons May 29-July 3, 1st-8th
Sew Cool July 16-20, July 23-27, Sk-5th
South American Arts Camp June 18-22, 1st-8th
Test-Taking Strategies July 23-27, 6th-8th
Lady Warrior Basketball Camp June 4-8, 1st-8th
Warrior Football Camp June 11-15, 1st-8th
Warrior Pom/Cheer Camp July 23-27, 1st-8th
Warrior Running Camp June 4-14, 4th-8th
Warrior Soccer Camp (Co-Ed) June 25-29, Jk-8th
Warrior Boys Basketball Camp July 9-13, 1st-8th
Warrior Volleyball Camp July 16-20, 1st-8th
Welcome to Woodland for PK July 16-20, July 23-27
Young Engineer Summer (YES) Camp June 11-15, 5th-8th
For more information on the Blast Day Camp or Enrichment Camps, please call (901) 685-0976 or (901) 825-0588. Also, visit
www.woodlandschool.org and click on blast summer program for application.
7. BriarCamp
Camp Directors: Jeannie Potts & Marilyn King
Potts (76 South Houston Levee Rd., Eads, TN 38028)
King (6000 Briarcrest Ave., Mphs, TN 38120)
(901) 765-4620
Email:
jbpotts@briarcrest.com
BriarCamp
Healthy Kids & Teens, Inc.
(901) 737-8447
Email:
Campgetfit@healthykidsandteens.com
www.healthykidsandteens.com
City of Germantown Parks & Recreation
(901) 757-7389
Email: cmelton@germantown-tn.gov
7. BriarCamp
Camp Directors: Jeannie Potts & Marilyn King
Potts (76 South Houston Levee Rd., Eads, TN 38028)
King (6000 Briarcrest Ave., Mphs, TN 38120)
(901) 765-4620
Email:
jbpotts@briarcrest.com
BriarCamp
TWO locations will meet your needs for full time, drop-in or even ½ days (any 5 hours you choose) and you PAY ONLY FOR DAYS ATTENDED. Preschool campers must be 3 by June 1st and MUST be potty trained. Xperience some Xtreme fun, as campers: play ”MINUTE TO WIN IT”, sign up for Wednesday field trips, or Explore the Scientific and Technical world around us (Mad Science, Computer Explorers)! Be a star in Disney’s, “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” or the Tennis pro of tomorrow! Get ready for some Xciting fun with more XTRA camps: acrylic painting, baton twirling, chess, cooking classes, tie die fun, football, volleyball and so much more. Ping pong, pool games, iPads/Laptops, arts and crafts and the ice cream man will fill the weeks! Preschool - 6th grade June 4-July 27. Camp hours are 7:00 am - 6 pm Registration fee: $15 includes Briarcamp and/or XTRA camps Rates: Weekly $160 Daily $35 Half-day (5 hours or less) $25
8. Camp Get Fit Summer Camp
Campgetfit@healthykidsandteens.com
One life, one body, one journey 3 locations: Grahamwood Elementary School, Ridgeway Middle School and Caldwell Elementary School. Camp dates: June 4 – August 3. Activities will include: Fitness Explosion, kickboxing, yoga, Zumba, dancing, tennis, golf, basketball, academic tutoring, a healthy breakfast, lunch, snack and fun nutrition activities such as Healthy Kids & Teens in the kitchen and gardening and much more!
Have a SUPER summer with Germantown Parks and Recreation’s Camp Riverdale or Camp Houston Levee. Campers will experience a summer packed with outdoor activities, guest speakers, nature education, field trips, music, games, arts and crafts and sports. A daily snack is provided. Campers bring their own lunch. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration for Germantown residents will be held Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Germantown Parks and Recreation office and continues until capacity is reached. Provide a Germantown water bill as verification of residency and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. If capacity is not reached, non-residents may begin registering on Wednesday, April 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until capacity is reached. A deposit of half the registration fee is due at registration. The remaining balance is due on or before May 11. If participants are making a partial payment, a refund will not be given unless their spot is filled. For more information, contact Craig Melton at 757-7389 or
5217 Park Ave. Memphis, TN 38119
www.campinvention.org
www.woodlandschool.org
Think Create Invent
Camp Invention is coming to Woodland Presbyterian School this year! This nationally acclaimed summer enrichment program focuses on making learning fun through hands-on activities that inspire creativity and promote self-expression. A recent survey of more than 40,000 children confirmed that the program’s approval rating exceeds 95%! This program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame is for children entering grades 1 through 6. Children will enrich their understanding of science, math, history, and the arts by participating in five modules each day. All curricula align with national and state education standards. Join the week-long fun this summer at Woodland’s Camp Invention. Daily snacks and a t-shirt provided! June 4 -8, 2012. For more information, visit
www.campinvention.org. 800-968-4332.
Camp Director: Cindy Littlejohn
5296 Park Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8668
www.ctkschool.com
Email: summercamp@ctkschool.com
Christ the King Lutheran Summer Program begins June 4 through Aug 3, 2012. The summer camp offers games, cooking, instructional activities, crafts and Bible stories to preschool age 2 through 6th grade. Morning devotions, sports, computer games, special events and different mini-camps are additional activities for campers in preschool 2’s through 6th grade. To register or for more information, call Cindy Littlejohn or Ann Laury at 682-8668
11.City of Memphis Division of Park Services 2012 Summer Day Camp
Please check for Summer Camp program availability.
For more information, call any community center or zone office.
Collierville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department(901) 457-2775
Collierville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department will host a variety of camps this summer from Tennis Camps/Clinics/Leagues, Art Camp, Science Camp, Young Champions Cheer, American Red Cross Babysitting, Nature Camps, and etc. Please check out our website www.collierville.com towards the end of April for summer programs! Questions contact the Parks Administration Office at 901-457-2770 or Recreation Program Coordinator at 901-457-2775.
12. Collage dance Collective Summer Intensive
www.collagedance.org/summer-intensive
Collage's Summer Intensive was designed specifically for beginner, intermediate and advanced students to improve classical ballet and contemporary dance techniques, as well as improve artistry and performance skills. Classes for the 2012 Summer Intensive include: Ballet, Pointe, Men's Technique, Partnering, Broadway, Modern, Jazz, Theatre Techniques, Nutrition and Yoga. Faculty for the Intensive represent some of the industry's leading professional dance artists. They have danced professionally on Broadway, in national Broadway tours and with internationally acclaimed companies including The Royal Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and San Francisco Ballet.
The Summer Intensive will commence on July 2, 2012 and conclude on July 14, 2012. Ages 7-24 are welcome to register.
13 C.R.O.S.S.FIRE COMMANDOS - SuperHero Training
Contact: Elisabeth Benson
Are you looking for an amazing, fired-up, one-of-a-kind camp?
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE is what you are looking for.
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE Superhero Training Camps provide a positive environment for your child. Students enrolled in camp will participate in challenging sports activities, and Biblically based devotions. Our team of trained coaches is experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic. The coaches will work hard every day to put a smile on your child’s face.
Camp activities include Trampoline, Zip Line, Inflatables, Double Mini, Obstacle Course, Dodgeball, Power Tumbling, Foam Pit, Commando Card Game, and Extreme Rescue Training.
Students graduate the Superhero training camp during a final ceremony. Each student receives a personal award, personalized Commando Card, and camp poster.
Coach to Student ratio is 1:5. Camp sessions last from 3 to 4 days, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Call for more information.
14. Daybreak Challenge
Tina Mills
2262 South Germantown Road
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 753-4300, ext. 23
Daybreak Challenge is an experiential summer program for kids ages 9-16 consisting of adventurous activities geared toward developing cooperative problem solving skills, trust and group cohesion. Call 901-753-4300 for more information concerning dates and times.
15. The Dive Shop
Celebrating over 50 Years!
999 S. Yates
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3483
Email:
memphis@diveshop1.com
www.diveshop1.comSwimkids
Learn to swim or perfect your stroke technique! The Dive Shop offers private swim lessons from beginner to advanced in our indoor, heated pool. We specialize in beginning swimmers of all ages! One-on-one instruction insures that you get the most out of every moment. Two week sessions start every Monday! Call to reserve your spot today.
Scuba Rangers
Experience Scuba Rangers this summer at The Dive Shop! Kids ages 8-12 dive into snorkeling and scuba in this four day camp. Scuba Rangers learn scuba skills, teamwork, goal setting, community awareness, accomplishment, and confidence under the direction of our professional Scuba Ranger instructors. Ongoing activities enable your kids to be involved all year long! Experience the wonder of the underwater world. Call The Dive Shop for more information!
15. The Dive Shop
Celebrating over 50 Years!
999 S. Yates
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3483
Email:
memphis@diveshop1.com
www.diveshop1.comSwimkids
Learn to swim or perfect your stroke technique! The Dive Shop offers private swim lessons from beginner to advanced in our indoor, heated pool. We specialize in beginning swimmers of all ages! One-on-one instruction insures that you get the most out of every moment. Two week sessions start every Monday! Call to reserve your spot today.
Scuba Rangers
Experience Scuba Rangers this summer at The Dive Shop! Kids ages 8-12 dive into snorkeling and scuba in this four day camp. Scuba Rangers learn scuba skills, teamwork, goal setting, community awareness, accomplishment, and confidence under the direction of our professional Scuba Ranger instructors. Ongoing activities enable your kids to be involved all year long! Experience the wonder of the underwater world. Call The Dive Shop for more information!
16. Germantown Community Theatre
3037 Forest Hill Irene Road, Germantown, TN 38138
901-754-2680
Email: edudir@germantowncommunitytheatre.org
www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org
FUN IN THEATRE (F.I.T.) CAMPS (Summer 2011)
“Lion King Safari Adventure”
June 11-June 15
Session 1 (Ages 6-12)
9:00am-4:00pm; Fee: $190.00
Come have some fun as you venture through the African jungle! Who knows what you may see, here or learn during this great exploration! In this camp it’s OK to walk, talk and act like a monkey, elephant, or lion! Test your improv, acting and movement skills while learning all about the adventures of an African safari!
“Down the Rabbit Hole”
June 18-June 22
Session 2 (Ages 7-14)
9:00am-4:00pm; Fee: $190.00
Dust off your top hats and come tumble down the rabbit hole with us. Through this camp, students will test their storytelling, puppeteering, and acting skills as they attend the Mad Hatter’s famous tea party and travel through Lewis Carroll’s wonderful Wonderland.
“Broadway Review”
June 25-June 29
Session 3 (Ages 10+)
9:00am-4:00pm; Fee: $190.00
Using the music and concepts behind several Broadway hits, such as Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, and Singin in the Rain, our Broadway Review musical theatre week is soaring with possibilities. This workshop is designed to teach students more about the techniques of musical theatre performance (vocals and dance) and create unique and original pieces of visual art.
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Tales”
July 9-July 13
Session 4 (“Lil’ FIT”-PreK-1st Grade)
9:00am-11:00am; Fee: $100.00
This class was created just for the littlest performer in your household and is based on the popular children’s series, If You Give , featuring If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, and more. Focus that creativity here as students explore the world of theatre, creating silly scenes with nonsensical props and hilarious costumes.
Suddenly Shakespeare”
July 9- July 13
Session 5 (Ages 10+)
11:30am-2:30pm; Fee: $135.00
Shakespeare provides young actors with amazing opportunities to learn and grow while playing some of the greatest comedies and dramas ever written. This experience with classical monologues and short scenes allows students to further develop their skills as actors.
“Fractured Fairy Tales and Silly Stories”
July 16- July 20
Session 6 (Ages 6-12)
9:00am-4:00pm; Fee: $190.00
Have you always had a love for Pippi Longstocking, Robin Hood, or Little Red Riding Hood? What would happen if their stories collided and intertwined? During this exciting camp, students will have a chance to bring their favorite storybook characters to life! Through sounds, improv and character building skills, students will have a chance to adapt and perform some of their favorite tales.
17. Girls Inc. of Memphis Summer Camp
From May 29-July 30, 8-5:30pm, will be closed for July 4th. Girls Inc. of Memphis is offering more than the traditional summer camp. The agency is giving girls an adventure and a unique learning experience. Young ladies between the ages of 6 and 18 years old will have a long list of activities which include arts and crafts, field trips, sports and dancing. But instructors will also be providing programs on college prep, community service, sex education, hygiene, etiquette, nutrition, money management and team building. The summer program is being offered at six of the Girls Inc. centers throughout Memphis. It's designed to empower girls by giving them information and teaching them skills they can use to better their lives. For more information, contact: Netisha Burnett at 523-0217 or check out girlsincmemphis.org.
18. Girl Scouts Heart of the South
www.girlscoutshs.org/campregistration or call 888-912-1912
Fun, friendship & the summer await you at Girl Scout Summer Camp. With overnight camp sessions ranging from two-nights to two-weeks, we have something for every girl. Swimming, canoeing, camp fires and sing-a-longs, we promise a summer better than others. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to attend.
Camp registration is now open.
19. Hunter's Edge Stables Horse Camp
Hunter's Edge Stables offers five week-long sessions of horse camp for children ages 6 and up. No riding experience necessary. Campers will ride, learn how to safely and properly care for a horse, and do fun crafts and activities. Campers will be mounted on safe school horses and supervised by an adult during daily riding time. Campers are to bring their lunch and extra water/sports drinks. Attire: long pants and hard soled shoes with a heel. Bring a change of clothes (shorts) to wear when not riding. Riding helmets are available for campers. $375 per session. Deposit $100 (non-refundable), balance due the first day of camp. Visit our website for dates, camp registration forms and more information.
@ Norris Road Church of Christ
Camp Director: Thelma Stewart
1055 Norris Road
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 246-2773
Don’t leave children at home alone or with other kids! A lot of fun and learning goes at our camp. Call to register your child for our summer day program today!
21. Mad Science Summer Camps
Sparking Imaginative Learning
April 14: Springtime Silhouettes
May 19: Dribble, Splatter, Splash
June 9: Let Your Soul Shine
July 14: Peas and Thank You
Camp Director: Sue Tripp
726 Third St.
Bartlett, TN 38135
(901) 385-5593
www.cityofbartlett.orgSingleton Community Center offers a full-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 (please note: must have completed Kindergarten). Activities include active and passive games, arts & crafts, special events and field trips. Children are divided by age into groups. The registration fee includes all field trips and activity fees. Lunches will need to be brought daily.
Session: June 4th - August 3rd
Schedule: M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration for Bartlett residents is Saturday, April 14, 2011, and for non-Bartlett residents it is Monday, April 16, 2011. Registration will continue until all openings
are filled.
30. 2012 Summer Teen Program
more to come from : http://www.familyfunspotsmag.com/summercamp.html
31. Summer Zoo Camp 2012
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aftercare: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Cost per week: $165/members; $195/nonmembers
Aftercare: $85/members; $95/nonmembers
Registration deadline: The Monday before Camp *LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Reservations made after the deadline will incur a $20 late registration fee per child per program.
Send your wild child to the wildest camp around: ZOO CAMP! Campers will explore the fascinating world of animals while participating in fun games, crafts, tours, keeper chats, live animal visits, and interactive experiments! Cost includes: Camp t-shirt and one snack. Parents must provide a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch. (Note: Register based on the grade your child is entering in the 2012-2013 school year.) PreK-K Child must be 4 years old and potty-trained to attend.
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and while sometimes bigger is better, small can be extremely special, too. This camp will learn all about opposites and why so many animals are so very different.
Classy Critters
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
In the wild, it’s often what you wear on the outside that counts. This camp will introduce different animal coverings through games, crafts, songs, live animal visits, and other fun activities.
Growing up is Fun to Do
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
All baby animals have to grow up eventually. They have lots to learn along the way. Explore the world through the eyes of cubs, chicks, ponies and many more.
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
Have you ever wondered what a particular animal eats? In this fun-filled week, you can feed your curiosity as you learn what many animals eat, why they eat what they do, and how to prepare a meal some of our popular animals.
Journey to the Top of the World
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Join our expedition team as we trek to the Tetons, ascend to the top of Everest, and conquer Kilimanjaro. Discover the wintery adaptations of animals who survive at these lofty altitudes.
ZOOlympics
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
Imagine making your home on the side of a volcano or even a glacier! Some animals take “living on the edge” to the extreme – discover how in this exciting exploration.
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Prides, packs, parliaments, and parades all have a leader to follow. Examine the complex social structures of these groups and learn what it takes to be the top banana in the animal world.
Nocturnal Adventures
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
What do bats, owls, and opossums have in common? When we go to bed, they’re just waking up! Join us this week to find out how they survive their nocturnal adventures as we explore the adaptations of animals of the night.
$168/members; $198/nonmembers
June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6
If you really dig dinosaurs, this camp is just for you! Learn about what these thunderous lizards ate, where they lived, and who their modern relatives are. Cost includes tour of Dinosaur Exhibit.
Dr. Zoolittle
July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3
Have you ever sung with a sea lion, rapped with a raptor or chatted with a cheetah? Unlock the doors of animal communication, as you become Dr. Zoolittle!
Bellevue's Camp Outrageous (VBS) is the week of June 4th- 8th, 2012 from 9am- Noon.Registration is open to the public!
Ages - PreK- 5th grade
http://www.campoutrageous.org/
The mission of this camp, for ages 6-13, is to expose students to core art concepts while fostering confidence in their ability to create arts and crafts in a fun and positive environment. Be Smart, Take Art! The camp offers a week packed with daily fun and learning with professional artists and craftsmen sessions. Explore the world of classic art in fun ways. Games, fun and food. Cost is $130 per week (includes lunch). For more information, visit www.desotoarts.com or call 662-404-3361.
June 9, 2012 - July 15, 2012
Family Summer Camp
Family Summer Camp Dates and Times:
Dates: June 9th through July 15th (Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)
Activity: 1-5pm
Photos: 1-5pm
Crafts: 1-4pm (Weekends) & 2-4pm (Tuesday/Thursday)
Workshops: 1-5pm
Smores: 6-7pm
See store for more details
Upcoming Summer Programs
Dream Big Read!School-age Summer Reading Club Programming Schedule
For ages 6-11 at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Children's Dept.
Groups Must Register
Call 901.415.2739 for more information.
21. Mad Science Summer Camps
Sparking Imaginative Learning
Camp Director: Stacey Griffith
(901) 213-3555
www.madscience.org/midsouth
Mad Science summer camps are exciting and fun-filled, hands-on science activities. We can entertain the kids at your camp or childcare center. Students can also enroll in our half-day camps at various schools and community centers throughout the Memphis area. Your child will become a mad scientist and explore the wonderful world around us through a variety of science adventures. Campers receive daily take home activities based on the class topic. Mad Science Summer Camp topics include: Red Hot Robots, Funky Physics, Crazy Chemworks, Discover Our World, Sleuths on the Scene, Mad Science Lab and two preschool aged camps – Can You Dig It? and Junior Scientist. Look for us at a school near you or check out our website for more information at www.madscience.org/midsouth.
22. Meeman Shelby Forest State Park/Summer Nature Camp
Camp Director:
Samantha Cox
910 Reddick Rd.
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 876-5215
www.tnstateparks.com
Park naturalists provide many programs such as special arts and crafts, displays, guided tours, pioneer living demonstrations, organized games, movies and more. Check with the park office for camp schedule.
Dates not available at publication
23. Memphis Botanic Garden Summer Camps
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Watch your kids bloom this summer in My Big Backyard! The Garden offers nature-based summer camps for ages 4-12, featuring crafts, games, and garden exploration. Call 901-636-4126 for information or registration.
24. Creation Station@Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 544-6246
Sponsored by Thomas & Betts
Included with museum admission and always free for kids 6 & under
11am to 1pm
Explore a creative technique for drawing a bold landscape. Kids will use black oil pastels to draw the details in the foreground of their unique landscapes –from a tropical beach to a barnyard to a cityscape – and illuminate the scene with a vibrant watercolor wash.
11am to 1pm
Working in the style of action painter Jackson Pollock, youngsters will drip and splatter paint on large pieces of canvas to create dynamic, collaborative works of art. With the canvases spread out on the museum’s plaza, kids will get to experience an exciting and expressionistic way of making art.
11am to 1pm
Inspired by the images of music and musicians in “Soul of a City: Memphis Collects African American Art,” come design your own guitar. Express yourself by adding glitz and sparkle, color and pattern, and more to create an instrument all your own.
11am to 1pm
Who needs tinker toys and erector sets when you have toothpicks and green peas? More fun than eating them, kids will use peas to connect small sticks and toothpicks to create a whimsical sculptures and polyhedrons.
August 11: Museum Masters
11am to 1pm
Start your own museum at home by creating a work of art inspired by one of the great masterpieces in the Brooks collection. Drawn from the wide range of paintings at the Brooks, kids will look to the old masters to complete an artwork that's ready to hang.
25. 2012 Memphis Redbirds Summer Day Camp Day
Autozone Park, 200 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 722-0217
(901) 722-0299
Celebrate the First Day of Summer! June 13, 2012. Redbirds vs. Nashville Sounds, Game time starts at 11:05am Reserve your spot today!
26. Playhouse on the Square’s Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory
Camp Director: Daniel Martin
Conservatory
Playhouse on the Square
66 S. Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 728-5631
Email: daniel@playhouseonthesquare.org
Playhouse on the Square's Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory is open to any student interested in theatre regardless of experience. All of the courses are taught by professional artists. Self-esteem is of primary importance to our program. Theatre is the perfect environment for a child to find their voice. Session sizes are limited to allow for maximum individual attention and development.
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space. Payment in full includes the amount of deposit.
For further information contact Daniel Martin at 728-5631 or email at
27. Tots@POTS (5-6 years of age)
A one week program with daily instructional core classes designed to develop children's creativity through Acting, Music and Movement exercises in a controlled, focused setting. Students will also explore a popular piece of children's literature through dramatization, dance, and song. Each session culminates in a short performance.
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Tots 1: June 11 through June 15, 2012- morning
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Tots 2: June 11 through June 15, 2012 - afternoon
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Tots 3: July 9 through July 13, 2012 - morning
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Tots 4: July 9 through July 13, 2012 - afternoon
A two week program with daily instructional core classes in Theatre Dynamics, Voice, and Stage Movement. The program focuses on creative acting skills and reinforces the discipline of body, voice and imagination. Students will engage in activities including movement, improvisation, monologue and ensemble work. An introduction on the proper way to audition is an element of the classes. Additionally, the students create pieces which are presented in a performance on the last day of the session.
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Junior 1: May 28 through June 8, 2012
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Junior 2: June 18 through June 29, 2012
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Junior 3: July 16 through July 27, 2012
After Care available 3pm-5pm for an additional fee.
A three week program with daily instructional core classes in Acting, Music, and Dance. Acting instruction includes a focus on both monologue and ensemble work. Music will give instruction in diction, breathing, sight-reading, and solo and group singing techniques. Dance instruction will introduce students to ballet, tap, jazz, and modern styles. Classes will provide the basic tools needed to feel confident in performing in public. One or more theatre specialty classes will also be taught. The session culminates in performance on the last day.
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Senior: July 9 - July 27, 2012
The 2012 registration form is available below for download in PDF format. It does require Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. Please download the file to your system and open with one of these programs for electronic submission, opening the file in your browser does not enable these features. Forms can be either filled out and submitted electronically, or printed and faxed to (901)728-5678 or mailed to:
Conservatory
Playhouse on the Square
66 S. Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
28. Seize The Clay
Chickasaw Oaks Village
3084 Poplar Ave.
3084 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
901-323-2991
901-323-2991
Don’t miss your chance for a creative summer at Seize the Clay! Bring your child or group to paint up some fun pottery pieces! For more information or reservations call or visit us online at the above address.
29. Singleton Community Center Summer Day Camp
Camp Director: Sue Tripp
726 Third St.
Bartlett, TN 38135
(901) 385-5593
Session: June 4th - August 3rd
Schedule: M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration for Bartlett residents is Saturday, April 14, 2011, and for non-Bartlett residents it is Monday, April 16, 2011. Registration will continue until all openings
are filled.
30. 2012 Summer Teen Program
Our exciting TEEN CAMP is for 13-15 year olds. The teens will be actively involved in planning their daily activities. The activities will include but not be limited to: socializing, games, field trips, community service, & classes in areas of interest (i.e. pottery, computer, cooking, & art).
Call 385-5593 for more information or come into Singleton Community Center to sign up.
Full Summer Session: June 4th –August 3rd
Call 385-5593 for more information or come into Singleton Community Center to sign up.
Full Summer Session: June 4th –August 3rd
31. SNAP! Summer Performance Camp and Music Camp -Stax Music Academy
910 E. McLemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-SNAP (7627)
Call for camp information.
31. Summer Zoo Camp 2012
June 4– August 3, Monday– Friday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aftercare: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Cost per week: $165/members; $195/nonmembers
Aftercare: $85/members; $95/nonmembers
Call 901-333-6576 to register
Dinosaurs Rock! class cost: $168/members; $198/nonmembersRegistration deadline: The Monday before Camp *LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Reservations made after the deadline will incur a $20 late registration fee per child per program.
Send your wild child to the wildest camp around: ZOO CAMP! Campers will explore the fascinating world of animals while participating in fun games, crafts, tours, keeper chats, live animal visits, and interactive experiments! Cost includes: Camp t-shirt and one snack. Parents must provide a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch. (Note: Register based on the grade your child is entering in the 2012-2013 school year.) PreK-K Child must be 4 years old and potty-trained to attend.
PreK/K
Big& Small, Short & TallJune 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and while sometimes bigger is better, small can be extremely special, too. This camp will learn all about opposites and why so many animals are so very different.
Classy Critters
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
In the wild, it’s often what you wear on the outside that counts. This camp will introduce different animal coverings through games, crafts, songs, live animal visits, and other fun activities.
Growing up is Fun to Do
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
All baby animals have to grow up eventually. They have lots to learn along the way. Explore the world through the eyes of cubs, chicks, ponies and many more.
1st-2nd Grade
Animal AppetitesJune 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
Have you ever wondered what a particular animal eats? In this fun-filled week, you can feed your curiosity as you learn what many animals eat, why they eat what they do, and how to prepare a meal some of our popular animals.
Journey to the Top of the World
June 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Join our expedition team as we trek to the Tetons, ascend to the top of Everest, and conquer Kilimanjaro. Discover the wintery adaptations of animals who survive at these lofty altitudes.
ZOOlympics
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
Imagine making your home on the side of a volcano or even a glacier! Some animals take “living on the edge” to the extreme – discover how in this exciting exploration.
3rd-5th
Grade Leader of the PackJune 4-8, June 18-22, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30-August 3
Prides, packs, parliaments, and parades all have a leader to follow. Examine the complex social structures of these groups and learn what it takes to be the top banana in the animal world.
Nocturnal Adventures
June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27
What do bats, owls, and opossums have in common? When we go to bed, they’re just waking up! Join us this week to find out how they survive their nocturnal adventures as we explore the adaptations of animals of the night.
6th-8th
Grade Dinosaurs Rock!$168/members; $198/nonmembers
June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6
If you really dig dinosaurs, this camp is just for you! Learn about what these thunderous lizards ate, where they lived, and who their modern relatives are. Cost includes tour of Dinosaur Exhibit.
Dr. Zoolittle
July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3
Have you ever sung with a sea lion, rapped with a raptor or chatted with a cheetah? Unlock the doors of animal communication, as you become Dr. Zoolittle!
Bellevue's Camp Outrageous (VBS) is the week of June 4th- 8th, 2012 from 9am- Noon.Registration is open to the public!
Ages - PreK- 5th grade
http://www.campoutrageous.org/
Creative Kids Summer Arts Camp
Monday, Jul 16, 2012 - Friday, Jul 20, 2012, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Address: DeSoto Arts Center, Banks House, 564 W. Commerce Street
Location: Hernando
The mission of this camp, for ages 6-13, is to expose students to core art concepts while fostering confidence in their ability to create arts and crafts in a fun and positive environment. Be Smart, Take Art! The camp offers a week packed with daily fun and learning with professional artists and craftsmen sessions. Explore the world of classic art in fun ways. Games, fun and food. Cost is $130 per week (includes lunch). For more information, visit www.desotoarts.com or call 662-404-3361.
June 9, 2012 - July 15, 2012
Family Summer Camp
Family Summer Camp Dates and Times:
Dates: June 9th through July 15th (Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)
Activity: 1-5pm
Photos: 1-5pm
Crafts: 1-4pm (Weekends) & 2-4pm (Tuesday/Thursday)
Workshops: 1-5pm
Smores: 6-7pm
See store for more details
Upcoming Summer Programs
Dream Big Read!School-age Summer Reading Club Programming Schedule
For ages 6-11 at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Children's Dept.
Groups Must Register
Call 901.415.2739 for more information.
Tues., June 5 1:30 P.M. Star Stories - Make a Star Viewer
Wed., June 6 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 7 1:30 P.M. Dream Big Stories with Lynnie Mirvis
Tues., June 12 1:30 P.M. MidSouth World Dance Center
Wed., June 13 1:30 P.M. Dixon Art Gallery (Limit of 30)
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 14 1:30 P.M. ShoWagon Performance Story Telling
Tues., June 19 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - The Frog Prince
Wed., June 20 1:30 P.M. Paper Quilting & Math
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 21 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - The Frog Prince
Tues., June 26 1:30 P.M. Memphis City Beautiful - Recycled Art
Wed., June 27 1:30 P.M. After the Disaster - TN Recovery Project
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 28 1:30 P.M. Folksongs & Stories with Ron McDonald
Tues., July 3 1:30 P.M. Dream Big BINGO
Thurs., July 5 1:30 P.M. Minute to Win It Olympics
Tues., July 10 1:30 P.M. Animals of the Night
Wed., July 11 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 12 1:30 P.M. Yoga with the Church Health Center
Tues., July 17 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - Peter Rabbit
Wed., July 18 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 19 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - Peter Rabbit
Fri., July 20 11:00 A.M. ShoWagon (all ages)
Tues., July 24 1:30 P.M. Movie Day
Wed., July 25 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 26 1:30 P.M. Movie Day
Wed., June 6 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 7 1:30 P.M. Dream Big Stories with Lynnie Mirvis
Tues., June 12 1:30 P.M. MidSouth World Dance Center
Wed., June 13 1:30 P.M. Dixon Art Gallery (Limit of 30)
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 14 1:30 P.M. ShoWagon Performance Story Telling
Tues., June 19 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - The Frog Prince
Wed., June 20 1:30 P.M. Paper Quilting & Math
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 21 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - The Frog Prince
Tues., June 26 1:30 P.M. Memphis City Beautiful - Recycled Art
Wed., June 27 1:30 P.M. After the Disaster - TN Recovery Project
6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., June 28 1:30 P.M. Folksongs & Stories with Ron McDonald
Tues., July 3 1:30 P.M. Dream Big BINGO
Thurs., July 5 1:30 P.M. Minute to Win It Olympics
Tues., July 10 1:30 P.M. Animals of the Night
Wed., July 11 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 12 1:30 P.M. Yoga with the Church Health Center
Tues., July 17 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - Peter Rabbit
Wed., July 18 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 19 1:30 P.M. Puppet Show - Peter Rabbit
Fri., July 20 11:00 A.M. ShoWagon (all ages)
Tues., July 24 1:30 P.M. Movie Day
Wed., July 25 6:00 P.M. Family Movie Night (all ages)
Thurs., July 26 1:30 P.M. Movie Day
http://www.memphislibrary.org/childrens-department
Young camera buffs, ages 9-12, will learn about digital cameras, tips for better photos and printing and mounting photographs. Leave message on gallery phone 662-404-3361, if planning to attend so adequate supplies may be purchased. Cost: $99.
Visit DeSoto Camera Club’s website www.desotocameraclub.org for more information
Kids Camera Camp with DeSoto Camera Club Members
Monday, Jul 23, 2012 - Thursday, Jul 26, 2012, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Address: Desoto Arts Council Gallery, Banks House, 564 W Commerce Street
Location: Hernando
Visit DeSoto Camera Club’s website www.desotocameraclub.org for more information
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