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A  Magical Journey Thru Stages
Upstage3 at Auditorium Center
875 East Main St., #380 Rochester 14605
A Magical Journey Thru Stages is a non-profit theater company dedicated to making this community a better place to live. Our shows are designed to delight audiences, raise money for charity and enrich the lives of performers and volunteers. For more information, go to www.mjtstages.com or call 935-7173.

Action Sports Camp                                                                                                                          
135 Despatch Dr., East Rochester 14445                                                                                         
218-4140                                                                                                      
www.xdreamspark.com                                                                                                                         
X-Dreams Skate Park is hosting one of the largest and best skate camps this summer. It does not matter if you are a skate boarder, in-line skater, or if you ride BMX or scooter. If you want to learn more or if you just want to try one of the most exhilarating sports in the world for the first time, THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU!

Adirondack Woodcraft Camp                                                                                            
Located on 400 acres of pristine Adirondack wilderness and two private lakes, the facility rests harmoniously in this preserve giving campers the rare privilege of true coexistence with nature. Activities abound from wilderness mountain and canoe trips to photography. 3-, 4-, and 7-week programs available. www.woodcraftcamps.com

The Allendale Columbia Summer Programs
519 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester 14618
381-4560
www.allendalecolumbia.org
Started in 1974, this eclectic blend of summer activities ranges from arts to athletics and everything in between! The programs are led by caring educators who love working with children. They will challenge, entertain, stimulate, and motivate your child to have fun "All Summer Long"!

Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy Studio/Yahweh Ballet
80 Rockwood Place, Rochester 14610
442-7196
Email: danceforjoy@frontiernet.net
www.dfjballet.com
Bringing glory to God and joy to our souls through excellence in Christian dance education and ministry, emphasizing classical ballet. Summer ballet instruction for all levels to master. Also offering modern, Irish, expressive worship and flags, and Wee Ballet and Pre Ballet camps July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1. 

BayCreek Paddling Center
1099 Empire Blvd, Rochester 14609
288-2830   www.baycreek.com
Learn to canoe and kayak in the calm waters of Irondequoit Creek.  Play games to practice the new skills and learn about water safety and respect for the environment.  This half-day camp runs Monday through Thursday with Friday reserved as a rain date.  Morning and afternoon sessions.  Age groups 7 - 10 and 11 - 13. 

Bears Outdoor Products
7625 E. Main Rd. (routes 5 & 20), Lima 14485
624-5694       info@bearsplaygrounds.com
www.bearsplaygrounds.com
Built exclusively by the Playground Crew at Bears, our Cedar Log Playgrounds are perhaps the best looking systems in the Universe. We also offer awesome steel and plastic Commercial Playgrounds. And to top it all off we can provide you with Safety Surfacing Systems.

BIG FAT MESSY ART CAMP
The Art Stop LLC
10 North Ave., Webster 14580
872-5710    WWW.ARTSTOPLLC.COM
Local artists will conduct project oriented classes focusing on such diverse subjects as: Abstract Painting, Cartooning, Comic Book Art, Fantasy Illustration, Landscapes and Still Lifes among others. They will create using different exciting mediums including Acrylics, Clay, Gouache, Watercolor, pudding paint, t-shirt painting, mosaics and more! Ages 5-12

BUBL Summer Camps
657 East Avenue, Rochester 14607
473-7112
www.bubl.org

Camp Cherith of Western New York
Short Tract Rd, Hunt, NY
468-3850
www.campcherithwny.org
summer@campcherithwny.org
Play, learn and grow in a non-competitive Christian program. Enjoy friends, traditional camp fun, skill building activities, outdoor adventures, horsemanship, swimming, and trips. Low camper to staff ratios.  ACA accredited. Parallel residential programs for boys & girls entering 2nd - 12th grades.  Weekly June 29-August 2, 2008.

Camp Haccamo
Camp Haccamo, located in Penfield, provides 6 themed weeks of camp experience for children and young adults with disabilities between the ages of 7 to 28 - for Free.  Camp is staffed with trained counselors and professional medical personnel.  For more information, or an application, visit www.camphaccamo.org.  For questions call (585) 381-5710.

Camp Hickory Hill
www.CampHickoryHill.org
registrar@CampHickoryHill.org
CHH is a Christian, residential, same-gender camp located in the beautiful rolling hills of Wyoming County, just one-hour from Buffalo and Rochester.
Activities:  archery, riflery, crafts, climbing wall, swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, soccer, campfires…
Teen specialty camps:  paintball, airsoft, golf, archery…
July 9-August 1           Guys – 4 sessions
August 3-15                Girls – 2 sessions

Camp Hochstein 08
Hochstein School
50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester 14614
454-4594
Hochstein at Canandaigua
435 East St., Canandaigua 14424
396-3778
Summer fun for all ages! Arts in Action Camps for children and tweens; Week-long Music and Dance day camps for teens; Musical Theater Workshop for teens and adults; and scores of other activities for all! Summer session: Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 15. www.hochstein.org

Camp Stella Maris 
4395 East Lake Rd., Livonia 14487
346-2243   www.campstellamaris.org 
Be part of Camp Stella Maris, located on beautiful Conesus Lake, where providing values-based, quality camping programs for children, ages 5-16, has been our focus for over 80 years.  Visit us on the web for up-to-date information on camp registration, weekend camps, ABLE programming and facility rentals. Camp Stella Maris - Values and Lessons for Life Since 1926.

Camp Ventures
263-7935

Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake
www.campwhitman.org

Camp Woodsplay
Contact Co-Directors Marcie Matthews or Christy Grieco
info@woodsplay.com
www.woodsplay.com
A summer day camp dedicated to the healing power of true engagement with nature, ala Scandinavian Forest programs. Camp is mixed-age from tots to teens, and babies too. Parent/guardian accompaniment welcome - for under age 5 usually required.  For other unique program offerings look to our website. Come - let nature take the lead!

Camp Wyomoco (4-H)
2780 Buffalo Rd., Varysburg 14167
786-2251       www.campwyomoco.com
Residential/Overnight Camp. 4-H Camp Wyomoco is an awesome traditional camp! Youth experience the fun of canoeing, hiking, nature, arts and crafts and campfires. Special programs feature speed stacking, GPS/GIS, horsemanship, rocketry, photography, creative arts, sports and more.   All girls and boys, ages 8-16 are welcome!

Centauri Summer Arts Camp
Centauri is an exciting sleep-over camp where creativity is nurtured through the arts! Campers attend for 10 days-7 weeks, mixing with youth from all over the world and specializing in their chosen art form. Specialists - taught by professionals - include Theater, Writing, Dance, Film-Making, Fine Art, Digital Photography, Musical Theater and a multi-arts adventure for younger campers: C.R.E.A.T.E!
Call 416 766 7124 or visit: www.centauri.on.ca

Challenger Summer Camp
657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
473-7490 or 249-7063   www.rochesterchallenger.org
Fly 2 simulated missions to Mars. Build and launch a probe. Use actual NASA animated footage from Spirit and Opportunity landings. Work as NASA engineers and scientists designing and building vehicles and a Mars colony.  Build model of vehicle that is remotely operated.  
Camps for grades 5, 6, 7:
July 7-11, full day, 9-3
July 14-18, 1/2 day, 9-11 or 1-3
July 21-25, full day, 9-3
July 28- Aug. 1, full day, 9-3
Aug 6-10, full day, 9-3
Camp for Grade 4:
Aug. 11-15, full day, 9-3
Aug. 18-24, half day, 9-11 or 1-3

Chess Camp USA
July 21st-25th 2008
Allendale Columbia School, Rochester
Register Today! www.chesscamp.com
888-65-CHESS
USA Chess is the largest and premier summer camp organizer for children in the United States with more than 100 schools nationwide.  Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America.  Beginners through advanced, co-ed ages 5-16 are welcome, morning afternoon and all day sessions are available.  Campers experience a fun filled week while learning the skills needed to play casual and/or competitive chess.  Tuition includes tee-shirt, trophy, chess board and pieces and much more!

Childtime – Empowered to have fun this summer
www.childtime.com
Kids will participate in extreme adventures and ultimate events during Childtime’s RU↑4IT? Bring it ON! summer program.  Let our camp engage your child in hands-on activities that help them discover their unique talents in a nurturing environment.

City of Rochester Art Smart
Get smart with art! Ages 6-13 enjoy a wide range of arts activities, including theatre, painting, dance, storytelling, textile arts and more! "ArtSmart" - 9 am - 5 pm, Mon.-Fri., July 7-August 22, Lake Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill Park. Register by June 6.  $60 per week (city residents first, other applicants as space allows). Sponsored by Rochester Recreation.  428-7371

Climbing and Creations Camp
RockVentures Indoor Rock Climbing & Teambuilding Center
1044 University Avenue, Rochester 14607
442-5462
www.rockventures.net
Develop confidence, skills and friendships.  8 am-5pm, week-long Camp: ages 6-12 are Campers; ages 12-18 may become Leaders in Training. One day options possible.  Rock climb, high ropes course, field trips, arts and crafts, games; all in age-specific teams. Merit Badges and Patches can be completed. If you can climb a ladder or steep stairs you can rock climb!

Color Me Mine- Pittsford                      
Pittsford Plaza
3349 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
383-8420                                              
www.pittsford.colormemine.com      
Color Me Mine- Webster
Webster Plaza
980 Ridge Road at Hard Road  
Webster, NY 14580   
872-5720
www.webster.colormemine.com
 Color Me Mine is the Paint-Your-Own Ceramics studio where you can discover the Art of Having Fun.  Amazing Parties - Team-Builders - "Fun"raisers - Camp Activities - Scout Badges - After School  Programs - Homeschool  Art Certification - Wedding and Baby Showers - Recognition Gifts and so much more. It's wholesome fun for everyone.

Cornell University Sports School
Cornell Sports School, 103 Bartels Hall - Campus Road, Ithaca 14853
607-255-1200     www.athletics.cornell.edu/camps

Covenant Acres Camp
7037 Albro Rd., Pike 14130
493-2220
www.covenantacres.org
Enjoy the best summer of your life!  Grades 3 through 12 week long camps.  Pre-K-2nd Grade day camps.  Paintball, swimming with 70' waterslide and water trampoline, fishing, archery, canoeing, boating, hiking, crafts, games and more.  Private lake. Outdoor snack shack and volleyball court. 24 years of making lifetime friends!

Creative Themes Day Camp
cthemes.net
Celebrating 25 years of camper smiles. Located in the town of Perinton. Programs include: Pre-school (4-5), school age (5-13), leadership programs (13-16). Activities include: swimming, fishing, canoeing, art, theater, outdoor adventure, games and great quality summer fun. Enrollment is limited. Go to cthemes.net for more information.

Dance 22
696 Ridge Rd., Webster 14580
787-2222
www.dance22.com
Dance 22 is proud to be celebrating 20 years in dance!  We are located at 696 Ridge rd in Webster and operate in a 4000 square foot studio.  Classes are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Pointe and Musical Theatre.  We offer classes for ages 3 through adult, beginner through advanced.  Our summer programs are fun and educational!  We offer a four week session, Ballet Intensive, Princess Camp and this year we are bringing in a Contemporary Company for an August residency.  The exciting part is one of the members is a Dance 22 Alumni.  Check out our web page or call 787-2222 for more information.  We can't wait to dance with you!  

Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers
979 Jackson Road, Webster 14580
872-2300  
www.doodlebugs.com
WNY’s Premier Children’s Program  is now enrolling for our exciting Summer Camp. Doodle Bugs! offers full day and half-day camp sessions for children ages 3 – 12 years. Join us for theme days, carnivals, field trips, arts & crafts, enrichment activities and more.  Our Penfield location is opening this Fall. 

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre – Summer Theatre Camp
540 East Main St., Rochester
325-4370
www.dct-sep.com
The Downstairs Cabaret Theatre's Summer Education Program has been running since 1994. We provide a comprehensive theatre experience for children ages 5 - 18.  Classes in acting, dance, voice, and improvisation are provided daily for the performing arts students, taught by professional educators and actors.
Linda St George, Director      director@dct-sep.com

Eastman School of Music
www.esm.rochester.edu/summer
274-1400
Are you interested in music? Do you wish to improve your playing ? The Eastman Community Music School has summer camps for you.
For middle school students  entering grades 7-9, we offer:
Middle School Band Adventure, June 30- July 10 M-Th  9:00-noon
Middle School Instrumental Jazz, July 28-August 7 M-Th 9-noon
Eastman Children’s Choir Camp, August 4-8 M-F 9:00-noon for students entering grades 3-8

EnCompass: Resources for Leaning
266-7277
www.encompassresources.org
Strengths based one-on-one tutoring for students of all ages.

Exploring Bioscience at RIT
Contact: 475-4363
Faye.modeste@cbet.rit.edu
RIT’s Center for Bioscience Education and Technology will continue its successful bioscience summer camps in 2008.  Experienced science educators will use RIT’s expansive natural environment and high-tech labs to provide an extraordinary learning experience for middle and high school students.  For details visit our website at www.cbet.org

Fitzsimmons Dance Factory
7374 Pittsford Palmyra Road (Route 31), Fairport
425-7164  Contact: Jean Meyer
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory at Mendon
3 Route 64 (Mendon Four Corners)
624-4130 Contact: Patricia Roets
 www.fdancef.com
 All new formats continue in the Fitzsimmons' tradition! Variety of unique storylines of activity filled one week dance camps. A different dance adventure weekly! Harley School, Mendon and Fairport locations for easy access. Ages 3 - 12. Adult/teacher  supervision and instruction. Also 6 weekly day sessions for primary ages, and Junior/Senior Hip Hop!

Friendship Children’s Center
310 Fernwood Ave., Rochester 14609
342-7250   Friendshipschild@aol.com
Summer Camp: June 25th - September 2nd
“Fun & Safe in the City” Ages 5-12 years. Weekly Themes, Field Trips, Outdoor Playground, Affordable.
We also provide Infant, Toddler, and Free Pre-K Program. Ages 12 months to 12 years. Monday - Friday 6:30 am-5:30 pm. Certified Teachers

Game Builder Creation Camp
July 21st-25th 2008
Allendale Columbia School, Rochester
www.gamebuildercamp.com
888-652-4377
At GameBuilder Creation Camp we combine learning and fun and bring it to a whole new level.  Your child will actually design, develop and create a one-of-a-kind video game!  Please visit out website to register online.

Garth Fagan Dance 2008 Summer Movement Institute
Students will become fully exposed to Garth Fagan Dance philosophy and technique.  This intensive program provides classes in Technique, Composition, Repertory & Art Appreciation (taught by Garth Fagan Dance company members) and Music Appreciation and Anatomy for Dancers (taught by area professionals).  Register through June 13th.  Limited accommodations for additional $75/week.
July 7 – 26: Ages 13& Up (8:30am-4pm, M-F, $800)
July 14 – 26: Ages 10-12 (1pm-5:30pm, M-F, $400)
Visit www.garthfagandance.org for registration/financial aid/accommodation forms. Contact Natalie Rogers-Cropper, School Director, for more information:
Natalie@garthfagandance.org or 454-3260 ext. 21.

Genesee Waterways Center Learn-to-Kayak Camps
At Lock 32 Whitewater Park
2797 Clover St., Pittsford 14534
328-3960
www.geneseewaterways.org
geneseewaterways@gmail.com
This 4-day camp exposes youth 10 & up to an exciting and fun outdoor activity!  Learn the basic elements of whitewater kayaking & water safety in a fun and controlled environment. Instructors teach wet-exits, paddle strokes, river reading skills, Eskimo rolls, and more!  All necessary equipment is provided. Campers must be able to swim.
Camp Dates:
Monday-Thursday, 9am-Noon or 1-4pm
June 30-July 3, AM Level 1 / PM Level 3
July 7-10,    AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
July 14-17, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
July 21-24, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2 
July 28-31, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
August 4-7, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
August 11-14, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
August 18-21, AM Level 1 / PM Level 2
August 25-28, AM Level 1 / PM Level 3

Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley Summer Camps
292-5160
www.gsgv.org
Give your daughter an ADVENTURE this summer! From Splash Camp to Outdoor Adventurer to Imaginative Artists, programs at Girl Scout camps provide girls a fun, rewarding summer experience. Register your girl for Girl Scout camp today!

The Goddard School
131 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford  14534
381-0160
PittsfordNY@goddardschools.com
Rochester’s newest childcare/preschool facility, located in Bushnell’s Basin, offers a Summer Program for children from one to six years old which is a unique blend of fun and learning. Energetic teams of teachers plan summer days filled with developmentally appropriate activities to foster children’s skill building, self-confidence and cognitive development.  

Greece Community Education “Just 4 Kids”
Barnard, 71 Maiden Lane, Rochester 14616
865-1010  www.greece.k12.ny.us/commed  
Your place for summer fun and excitement! June, July, and August sessions. Programs offered: Drama Camp, Sports Camps, Fine Arts Camp, Summer Day Camp (for grades K-8), Swim Lessons, and Enrichment Classes. You do not have to be a Greece resident to participate. Call us or visit our website for a FREE brochure.

The Harley School Summer Camps
1981 Clover St., Rochester 14618               
442-1770     
www.harleyschool.org
Eight weeks of fun! Day camp (ages 4-12) features glass making, swimming, recreation, master teacher (art/music), movie making, and weekly field trips. Lunch included. Academic Math and Writing courses (grades 6-12), Driver’s Education, SAT review. Harley offers Nursery through 12th grade classes throughout the academic year, in addition to summer programs and extended day.

Hope Lutheran Vacation Bible School
1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester 14626
Contact Name: April Sy
Phone: 723-4673
Fax: 723-8549
aprilsy@sharethehope.org
www.sharethehope.org/1ssDIY/vbs.php
We invite you to join us for another fun-filled Vacation Bible School adventure this summer at Hope. Every child in our community ages 3 through 8th grade is welcome to come and hear the message of God's amazing love for them.  Please join us, we're excited to see you!

Houghton College Summer Camps
1 Willard Ave., Houghton 14744
567-9647
www.houghtonsummercamps.com
 Develop your skills on the athletic field or in academics at one of Houghton College’s sports or excellence camps. Our camps offer quality instruction by collegiate coaches, athletes, and academic professionals. Camps include basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country and track, equestrian, leadership, math, piano, art, inventing, and media.

Infotonics Camp at Nazareth College                                                                                                   
Your child will be thrilled spending a week at Science Camp. Themes for 2008 camp include Harry Potter Potions, Crime Scene Investigation, Mission to Mars and Harry Potter: When Two Worlds Collide. See www.summersciencecamp.org for additional details. Come and join in on the fun! Camps are for students entering grades 4 – 9.

Kids First Childcare
1676 Empire Blvd., Webster 14580  (671-3940)
1101 Clover St., Rochester 14610 (473-3709)
www.kidsfirstchildcare.com
High quality childcare for infants through school age.  High scope preschool curriculum.  WigglesNTunes music program.  Large indoor/outdoor play area.  Summer camp.

Kids on Campus - Now at Golisano College at RIT
www.kidsoncampus.rit.edu
Game Design, Microelectronics, Animation, Digital Art and the Web. Lots more! Discover Math, Science, Computers, and Technology in an exciting, innovative environment.  Two weeks of Summer Fun. A full day of mind-boggling, challenging activities for students. Advanced level workshops for High School Students. Work in state-of-the-art labs. Program includes swimming and lunch.
For: 5 - 12 Grade Students (Fall, 2008)
Place: RIT Campus
Sessions and Fees
Session 1: July 7 - 18 (M-F) 
Session 2: July 21 - August 1 (M-F) 
Full Day: 9 AM - 3 PM, M - F $650
Extended Day: 9 AM - 5 PM, M - F $750

Lil' Kids on Campus at RIT
Computers! Swimming! Fun! Four weeks of exciting, creative activities for kids entering grades 1-4. One week sessions 8 AM - 5 PM, July 7 through August 1 – enroll for the whole month or week.
For more information and a registration form go to www.rit.edu/margaretshouse
Contact 475-5176 v/tty   rxdhcc@rit.edu

Lollypop Farm Camp
99 Victor Road, Fairport 14450
www.lollypop.org
223-1330 x333
 The Unique Summer Experience for Animal Lovers! Farm Camp offers children a special opportunity to learn about kindness, responsibility, compassion and respect while participating in hands-on activities that are fun and engaging.
Farm Camp: Ages 7-12, Monday – Friday weekly, 9am-12pm.
Mini-Camp: Ages 4-6, Monday – Wednesday weekly, 1pm - 3pm.

A  Magical Journey Thru Stages
Upstage3 at Auditorium Center
875 East Main St., #380 Rochester 14605
A Magical Journey Thru Stages is a non-profit theater company dedicated to making this community a better place to live. Our shows are designed to delight audiences, raise money for charity and enrich the lives of performers and volunteers. For more information, go to www.mjtstages.com or call 935-7173.

Manitou Hill Farms
662 Manitou Rd., Hilton 14468
392-5576
mhf@rochester.rr.com

MCC Summer College for Kids                                                                                              
1000 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester 14623                                                                               
292-2650                                                                                                                                
This program is an all day program offering the perfect blend of educational and recreational activities for your child. Located on MCC's Brighton campus, the program is designed to provide children with many opportunities to improve their basic skills and extend their learning over the summer vacation.  Call today for additional information.

McQuaid Jesuit Summer Sports Camps
Spend your 2008 summer at McQuaid Jesuit, centrally located at 1800 South Clinton Avenue.  McQuaid Jesuit's baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball varsity head coaches have assembled excellent coaching staffs to provide fundamentally sound, expert instruction at the individual and team level. Please contact Joe Feeney at 256-6193 or jfeeney@mcquaid.org  for further information.

Mountain High Adventure Camp Programs
45 Britton Rd., Rochester 14612
621-8896    mhadvent@frontiernet.net    www.hmsphotography.com
Providing exciting outdoor adventures and fun for boys and girls. Programs include Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Bicycle Treasure Hunts, Rock Climbing, Mountain Climbing and much more. Small groups.

New York Wine & Culinary Center
800 S. Main St, Canandaigua 14424 • 394-7070 • www.nywcc.com/learn
Culinary Kids Junior Chef Camp 2008
June 23–27, July 14–18 or July 28–August 1, 2008; 9:00 am–3:00 pm daily. Camp fee $400.00 per camper. For ages 8-12. Learn cooking basics, plan menus, experience the roles of Chef, Sous Chef & Baking positions, take field trips to farms, work with real chef instructors and more!
Teen Chef Camp 2008 “The Making of a TV Chef”
July 7–11, July 21–25 or August 11–15, 2008; 9:00 am–4:00 pm daily. Camp fee $450.00 per camper. For ages 13-17. Make a mock culinary TV show, plan menus with great NYS fruits, vegetables & products, learn key cooking techniques, visit farms and more!*Call 585-394-7070 to register. Payment is required in full at time of registration. We will mail out the detailed program and camp forms one month before each session. 

Norman Howard School
334-8010
www.normanhoward.org
Serving students with learning disabilities in grades 5-12, from 50 school districts in surrounding counties – 98% graduation rate.

Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics
80 Barrett Dr., Webster
265-4740
www.northernhemispheregymnastics.com
Summer Camps One Week Sessions
Pre School Performing Arts Camp: 6 weeks July 7-Aug 29, Ages 3-5, 9:30–12:00.
Gymnastics Camp: 8 weeks July 7-Aug 29, Ages 5–12, 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00, or 9:00-4:00.
Cheer/Tumble Camp: 3 weeks July 21-Aug 8, Ages 7 yrs and up 1:00-4:00.
Adventure Camp: 8 weeks July 7-Aug 29, Ages 5-12, 9:00-4:00 gymnastics, various outdoor activities, weekly field trip.  Gymnastics Classes Monday & Thursday evenings July 7-Aug 28.

Oxford Learning Center
13A Perinton Hills Shopping Center, Fairport 14450
223-3210
fairport@oxfordlearning.com
www.oxfordlearning.com
Summer at Oxford Learning … A Great Time to Catch-up or Move Ahead! Individualized enrichment and remedial programs help students sharpen thinking and academic skills to prepare for the next grade.  Programs in reading, phonics, comprehension, writing, math, study skills, SAT Plus/ACT Prep.  Preschool to Grade 12.   For every age, for every need, Oxford Learning has a program to help our child succeed.

Perinton Dance Company
61 Perinton Hills, Fairport 14450
223-1978.   www.perintondancecompany.com
HAVE FUN ALL SUMMER LONG AT PDC!  Our week-long theme camps include dance lessons, crafts, snacks, and a mini recital.   Our intensive workshops are for the more serious dancer.  In addition, our weekly classes are a great way to try our studio.   

Pioneer Days Camp at the Stone-Tolan House Museum                                                           
Camp location: 2370 East Avenue                                                  
www.landmarksociety.org                                                                                                     
546-7029                                                                                                                            
The Landmark Society's history and crafts day camp for kid currently in 3rd through 6th grade, at the oldest house in the county - a heritage experience in a unique setting! A cooperative atmosphere and small group size insures individual attention and a relaxed, special camp experience. Your child will make crafts and food; enjoy games and stories, and many other activities from the past.  You will be amazed at the projects - and the skills - they bring home!

Pittsford Dance Studio
2851 Clover St., Pittsford 14534
381-5460
www.pittsforddance.com
Offering a complete dance education for both recreational and serious dancers.  For the young dancer: VIP Camp or evening creative movement classes.  School aged children: half day dance camps, ballet boot camp, or evening classes in various dance styles.  For the older, experienced dancer: Ballet Boot Camp, Summer Intensive with guest faculty from Virginia Beach, LA, NYC, and Chicago, or weekly evening classes.  Adults: tap and ballet classes will be the most fun exercising you've ever had!  Check our website for upcoming performances, FREE classes, and more!

Premier Cheer
1150 University Ave., Building 5, Rochester 14607
244-2496    www.premiercheerinc.com
Rochester’s first cheer tumble training center. Cheer/Tumble Camps Summer 2008. Weekly Sessions, June 23–August 22nd , Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Ages 5-18 years old. Different theme/craft each week. Early Drop-off/Late pick-up available. $175/week, Free T-Shirt, Pizza Party and Cheer-Off every Friday. Sign up for any two weeks and get 50% a 3rd week!
We also offer Tumble Only Camps (ages 5 and up), Tryout Prep Camps (ages 12 and up), Customized Cheer Camps for your team, Summer Cheer/Tumbling Classes (5 levels), Cheer-ific Birthday Parties, Competitive Cheerleading Teams and Private Lessons

Rich the Magic Man
729-0035
magic@rochester.rr.com
www.richthemagicman.com
Magic Camp 2008 is a "One of a Kind Camp for a One of a Kind Kid." FUN, Hands-On Learning Experience in a Collaborative, Non-Competitive Environment. Your Child learns the art of making balloon animals, juggling skills, and there is playtime as well. You are taught by Rich the Magic Man who has 30 years of experience.

Roberts Wesleyan Summer Sports Camps
Roberts Wesleyan College is offering sports camps this summer in Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and the ever popular All-sports camp where campers choose six different sports. Camps are instructed by college coaches and players. To learn more about the camps and to get a $10 discount go to www.roberts.edu/camps.

Rochester Gymnastics Academy
131 Despatch Dr., East Rochester 14445
248-3750
www.rochesterGA.com
The Rochester Gymnastics Academy features a 16000 sq.ft. FULLY air-conditioned facility. Our SUMMER PROGRAM focuses on entertainment, education, safety, and developing your child’s physical capabilities and includes educational FIELD TRIPS for the kids attending the summer camps.  Our NEW 26” Climbing wall will also challenge the more adventurous child. Fridays are “Inflatable Friday.”

RMSC - Rochester Museum and Science Center
Summer Fun '08! July 7–Aug. 29. Full-day camps:  ages 6–15. Half-day camps: ages 2–7. All NEW activities! Go sailing, dig for rocks, or solve a "Summertime Crime." Full-day camps: ages 6–11 at Cumming Nature Center, Naples, NY, July 14–Aug. 8. (Take a bus from RMSC.) 271-4320 or  www.rmsc.org

The Sandbox Indoor Playground
1350 Fairport Rd. (Rt. 31F), Fairport 14450 (next to Perinton Park)…..388-SAND
www.thesandboxplayground.com
Rochester’s only Indoor Playground providing a fun, creative and safe environment for children eight and under. Weekend birthday parties are completely private. Daily and weekly events will be starting this spring.

Sands Academy
Year-Round Tutoring & Summer Programs
334-8312
www.sandsacademy.org
K-3 Elementary School designed for early identification and intervention for children showing signs of reading and language delays.

Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester 14580
336-7214
The Seneca Park Zoo will be offering an array of half-day and full-day summer camps for kids in preschool (who are at least 3) through eighth grade. Zoo camps are held in June, July and August. (Check out our ad for specific age groups and dates.) Please note: Registration is already underway and all of our camps sold-out last year.
 If you’re interested attending summer camp at the Zoo please call (585) 336-7213 or go to www.senecaparkzoo.org.

Spins Dance Studio
www.spinsdancestudio.com
248-9330 Please email/phone for a Brochure!
Spins is celebrating its 15th year in business!  We have new and exciting Summer programs for 2008.  We also welcome special guest this July and August, acting and vocal coach:  Cara D'Emanuele. "Become a Triple Threat"
In June, we offer 4 weeks Ballet and stretch, turn, leap classes, along with our 4 week Musical Theatre Camp.  July begins our 5 weeks of Summer fun!!  Classes offered in:  Tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, pointe, Broadway, and stretch, turn, leap. Come see what Rochester is talking about!  Conveniently located at the corner of Browncroft and Creek St./Blossom Rd. 

Springdale Farm
700 Colby Street, Spencerport
For more information call 349-2090
www.springdalefarm.org

Sodus Bay Jr. Sailing Association
Sailing is fun!  We offer 2 sessions of full day sailing instruction combined with Red Cross swimming lessons.  Our fleet of 50 Camp boats provides for hands on instruction.  Located in Sodus Point.  Please see our website www.sbjsa.org or call Nancy Boorsma 223-9450 for brochure.

Stepping Stones Learning Center   
467-4567
www.steppingstoneslearning.com                                                                                                       
SSLC is a fully inclusive early childhood program serving children with/without special needs in settings where they learn/grow together and from each other.  We are chartered through the NYS Education Department, accredited through NAEYC, and have a pre-academic/pre-kindergarten curriculum that challenges each and every child.  School year/Summer programs are available.

Sunshine Camp ( Rochester Rotary)
Call Kelly McKay , Relationship Director 546-7435 x210
www.rochesterrotary.org (click on "Sunshine Campus")
Do you have a child with a physical disability who wants to have the camping experience of a lifetime? Then check our Rochester Rotary's Sunshine Campus, a premier camp program located in Rush, designed especially for kids with special needs. Best of all, thanks the Rochester Rotary, it's free! 2008 Sunshine Camp Sessions : July 20-25 (Ages 7-13) and July 27-August 1 (Ages 12-21).

Total Sports Experience
880 Elmgrove Road, Rochester Ny 14624
458-GAME (4263)
www.totalsports-experence.com
Children’s Micro Programs
Instructional, child development programs for boys and girls ages 2-11. A great way to introduce young children to the games of soccer, basketball and baseball, while building character and leadership skills.

Twelve Corners Summer Program
Brighton: 2131 Elmwood Ave. near University of Rochester/Strong Hospital
Full-day summer camp, a continuation of our before/after school program.  Ages 5-12 enjoy a variety of recreational activities, weekly field trips, swimming, and weekly themes.  Hours: 6:30am-6pm, M-F.  Call 271-6830 or visit our website at www.twelvecornersdaycare.com.

University of Rochester - Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr.
Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr., the University’s academic enrichment programs for middle and high schoolers, offer students the chance to explore a career field or subject area through a fun, hands-on curriculum. Classes focus on such fields as forensics, engineering, digital art, robotics, sports marketing, pre-medicine, and much more. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Spring and Summer Sessions. To register or request a brochure, call Special Programs at 275-2344 or visit www.rochester.edu/osp
Scholars and Jr. Spring Session: April 14-18
Scholars Summer Session A: July 14-25
Scholars Summer Session B: July 28-Aug. 1
Jr. Summer Session: Aug. 4-8
Rochester On Campus - Summer Residential Program for High School Students: July 13-Aug. 9 (Students attend for one, two, three, or four weeks.)

University of Rochester Summer Sports Camps
 The University of Rochester will offer twelve Summer Sports Camps for children ages 7 – 17. There will be sport specific camps which specialize in a particular activity as well as an instructional sports camp which is devoted to introducing a variety of sport skills to its participants. Overnight camps are available for soccer and football. Evening camps are available in baseball, field hockey, and girls’ basketball. Outstanding Rochester professionals lead each camp with assistance from experienced staff and successful college aged student athletes. All camps will be held on the University of Rochester campus utilizing its superior indoor and outdoor facilities.
Brochures and registration forms are available at www.rochester.edu/athletics/camps

The Victors Gymnastics and Cheerleading Training Center
675 Ling Rd. in Greece (new location)
663-4810
www.thevictosgym.com
info@thevictorsgym.com
The Victors Gymnastics and Cheerleading Training Center provides a unique and personalized approach to gymnastics and cheerleading instruction for children ages 2 and up.  Our certified, adult instructors provide beginner through advanced instruction.  Visit our new 17,280 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility.  Anytime balcony viewing.  Fully air-conditioned.

Village Sports “Just for Fun” Summer Sports Camps
2830 Baird Rd., Fairport  14450
381-0090
www.villagesports.net

The Webster Montessori School
1310 Five Mile Line Rd., adjacent to Bauman’s Farm Market on Plank Rd.
347-0055   Gary Goodwin, Head of School
The Webster Montessori School has a creative, innovative and individualized program that recognizes and supports the natural curiosity and ability of children to learn.  This takes place in a collaborative setting of adults and children that emphasizes compassion, joy and hands-on learning. 
Montessori Programs: Toddlers from 18 Months, Primary from age 3, Elementary from age 6 to 9 years, and before and after school Wrap-Around and Summer Camp.

Whizard Academy
Locations in Penfield and Victor
(877) 615-ABCD
www.whizardacademy.com
Whizard Academy for Mathematics and English provides TUTORING THAT WORKS for grades K-12.  Specializing in Math, English and Science, SAT and exam prep.  The Whizard Academy offers a FREE skill level evaluation ($150.00 value) and FREE Math clinic.   We have been leading students to academic success for over 25 years.  Programs are individualized and customized to fit each student. 

Writers & Books
740 University Ave. Rochester 14607
www.wab.org
473-2590

YMCA Summer Camps                                                                                                              
At YMCA Camps, kids learn a variety of skills and face new challenges. They’ll play team sports, climb ropes and shoot archery. They’ll create arts and crafts and perhaps act in a drama. They’ll learn to sail, canoe, row, water-ski and swim in spring-fed lakes.  They’ll climb New York’s highest mountain, trek ancient Indian routes, explore fields and streams, and ride horseback. Financial Assistance is available.                                   
Overnight Camps: Camp Cory (Keuka Lake) for ages 7-17 and Camp Gorham (Adirondacks) for ages 8-17.  
One-week session Day Camps available throughout the Rochester area. Preschool camp (ages 3-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Specialty and Sports Camps, Teen Programs, Leadership Training (ages 13-16). 

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