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A coed residential and day camp sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension for youth between the ages of 5-15. Activities focus on outdoor recreation, environmental education and healthy living including archery, cooking, critter care, woodworking, fishing, ceramics, ropes course, swimming, sports, rocketry, crafts, science shenanigans and horseback riding.
Stages Summer Theatre Camps are open to students of all experience levels entering grades 1-10. Performers are immersed in an intense, fun endeavor to create a show using teamwork while improving acting, singing and dancing skills! Professional Direction provided. All camps conclude with full performances. Please see MJTStages.com for more information.
Adirondack Woodcraft Camps is located in the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York. It is a traditional camp focused on wilderness activities that opened its doors in 1925. Children ages 6-16 are welcome to attend. Campers will embark on overnight canoe and hiking trips in the breathtaking High Peaks, as well as mountain bike along the 100 miles of trails that are accessible from Woodcraft.
Started in 1974, this eclectic blend of summer activities ranges from arts to athletics and everything in between! Programs are led by caring educators who love working with children. They will challenge, entertain, stimulate and motivate your child to thoroughly enjoy his/her visit to Summertime, where the living is easy!!
Get smart with art! Ages 6-13 enjoy a wide range of arts activities, including theatre, painting, dance, storytelling, textile arts, more! 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri., July 6-August 20, Lake Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill Park. Register by June 5. $60 per week- city residents. Rochester Recreation. Registration: 428-7371. Call 311 (outside Rochester, 428-5990).
Our Paddlesport Kamp is four, fun-filled half-days of activity emphasizing the development of canoeing and kayaking skills with a focus on water safety and respect for the environment. Two age groups 7 - 10 and 11 - 13. Monday - Thursday, (Friday rain date.) Cost $175. Details and promo video at www.baycreek.com.
RIT's Center for Bioscience Education and Technology will continue its successful bioscience summer camps in 2010. Experienced science educators will use RIT's expansive natural environment and high-tech labs to provide an extraordinary learning experience for middle and high school students. For details, visit our website at www.rit.edu/cbet
Biz Kid$ is a youth entrepreneurship camp for youth ages 10-13 who are interested in learning through hands-on activities and competitions how to start and run their own business. July 12 - July 16 or August 2 - August 6. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free to city residents, $60/week. Rochester Recreation. Registration: 428-7371.
Students will spend five days working in the virtual underwater laboratories conducting both environmental and ecological impacts affecting Lake Ontario. Spend an entire day at the PowderMill Park Fish Hatchery, Podcasts, Blogs, Webpage Development, Geo-Caching. Discover Scuba. Try scuba diving with your teammates. This program is being made available to students that are entering the 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. Lunch is included.
This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges through summer camping experiences and year-round events and activities. All of the programs and services provided to children and their families are offered free of charge for participants.
Camp Hickory Hill is a Christ centered ministry with exciting programs designed to build strong families. During the summer we offer a July 4th family camping weekend, a Father & Son Camp, four sessions of guys’ camp and two sessions of girls’ camp. Contact us or visit our website for more information!!
Camp Hochstein--fun for all ages in Rochester and Canandaigua! Summer programs run from July 12 to August 20 and feature lessons, classes, workshops, instrumental camps, and the ever popular "Arts in Action" half- and full-day camps for children ages 4-9. Register early to make Hochstein your vacation destination!
Camp Kodiak is an integrated, non-competitive summer camp serving children/teens with and without LD, NLD, ADD, ADHD. We offer a social skills program, an academic program, 50+ sports and activities. Small cabin groups, 2-to-1 ratio and professional staff. Comfortable lakefront cabins with electricity & full bathrooms, including shower.
Camp Stella Maris offers a wide variety of camping experiences within the Catholic faith: resident and day camp, and teen leadership programs. Family Camp in August, Winter Camp, Leadership Camp and Weekend Camps. Open House in June. Year round Adventure-Based Learning Experience, a ropes course program. Off-season rental opportunities for retreats and conferences.
Discover Tamakwa's rich traditions, family atmosphere, and unique Algonquin Park setting. With a diversified outdoor program, we stress the development of our campers in a close-knit cabin environment. We take great pride in our camp spirit and energy, as well as our core values, which are needed by kids today more than ever.
Choose from over 40 arts specialties - taught by professionals - including: Theater, Writing, Dance, Film-Making, Fine Art, Digital Photography, Musical Theater & a Multi-Arts Adventure for younger campers called C.R.E.A.T.E! Call or visit us online.
Fly two 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 a model of a vehicle that is remotely operated. Full and Half-Day Camps for grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Lunch is included on the Full Day Camps.
Choose from 9 different weeks this summer that all include 4 1/2 days of cooking, eating, and LOTS of fun! Your kids won't even know they are learning something...but they will.
Join the Cornell Summer Sports School for its 30th year of programs. All camps are held at the beautiful Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. Through these programs, thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world have received instruction and learned new skills. Ages 7-18.
Summer Camp is fun filled with different activities such as: pottery painting, crafts, cooking & games. Each week is theme based with tons of fun activities! Camp is held Monday-Friday (9am-12pm) for ages 5 to 14. All abilities are welcomed! A certified Special Education Teacher will be instructing our program.
Located in the town of Perinton at 325 Eaglehead Road, East Rochester, next to Eyer Park. Creative Themes is celebrating its 27th year providing summer day camp programs for boys and girls ages 5-16. Activities include: Swimming, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, archery, crafts, theater, sports, games and weekly theme-oriented activities. New for 2010, CT Sportz Camp located at Eyer Park right next to the Creative Themes Day Camp facility.
http://mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop/
We offer art classes for kids-- including Art Day School--taught by professional artists on the Art Gallery grounds in the Neighborhood of the Arts. See mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop or simply call!
We help those with developmental disabilities, mental retardation and mental health issues build cultural, technological, social, everyday living and financial literacy skills through arts interaction.
Christian Summer Camp at Destiny School in Brighton! Five weeks (July 12-August 13) for children Grades 1-9. Price $100.00 per week; discounts for families enrolling 2 or more children. Weekly themes and lots of fun! Call us today for more information or to enroll for a summer filled with fun!
We offer fun activities and camps for all ages and levels! For those little dancers 3-6 years old, we have our Little Dancers Camp filled with games, crafts, and the magic of dance! We also have camps for kids ages 7-12 and 13 and up to experiment with different dance forms like Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater and more! If you aren't interested in a day camp, we offer a 4-week dance program with classes in the evenings. Check out our website or call us for more info.
Doodle Bugs! Children's Center is now enrolling for our exciting Summer Camp! We offer full-day and half-day camp sessions for children ages 3 to 12 years. Join us for theme days, carnivals, field trips, arts & crafts, enrichment activities and more. Visit our Penfield and Webster locations. Our Henrietta center opens June 2010!
Fun and Fitness. At Eagle Gymnastics, we build kids from the inside out!
Join us for full-day and half-day programs for Elementary and Middle School Students with interests in jazz, world music, children's choir, strings. Also see our outstanding programs for high school students in jazz and classical music. Many of our instrument-specific collegiate institutes do accept exceptional high school musicians.
Have fun with friends, dance all day, make awesome crafts and do a live performance for your family and friends at themed dance camps. Expressions of Dance by Lisa offers summer lessons, full-day and mini camps for all ages and levels. We offer a different theme each week for ages 4-14. Not interested in a week-long camp? We also offer Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Tap, Ballet, Jazz & Preschool Tap and Ballet classes for all ages. Visit the web site or call for complete offerings.
The Fleet Boat Club is for people who want to enjoy the pleasure of boating without the hassle and expense of boat ownership or the limitations of boat rental. The Fleet offers a variety of boats so you can choose the one that’s right for the activities planned. From waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing or just plain relaxing on the water, we’ve got a boat to meet your needs. And our different locations allow you to vary your boating experience without trailering.
Susan Cochrane, Speech/Language Pathologist and Board Recognized Fluency Specialist, offers children through adults who stutter a 3-week intensive treatment program to address stuttering. This program offers participants the opportunity to explore communication, make decisions about what they will change about their stuttering and then acquire techniques/tools to make that change happen!
Two fun-filled week-long camps for students, ages 4 through 15. The 19th century comes to life during Summer Sampler with adventures based on farming, cooking, crafts and military life. Earth Camp is nature based where kids learn about plants, animals and the environment. Camps run July 12- August 27. Options include busing (from Monroe County), Friday overnights or extended care. Secure your spot today!
This 4-Day Camp exposes youth 10 and up to an exciting and fun outdoor activity! Learn the basic elements of whitewater kayaking and water safety in a fun, controlled environment. Instructors teach wet-exits, paddle strokes, river reading skills, Eskimo rolls and more! All necessary equipment is provided. Participants must be able to swim. Half-day sessions held Mon.-Thurs., 9am-noon (Level I) and 1-4pm (Level II or III). June 28-Sept. 3. Call or visit us online for details.
If you can dream it, you can do it at Girl Scout Camp. Try horseback riding, field trips, sports, swimming, acting, the sky's the limit. Girl Scout Camp offers day and overnight camp opportunities. Transportation, before/after care and financial aid is available. Visit online or call today.
Eight weeks of fun! Day camp (ages 4-12) highlights weekly themes, offers swimming/recreation, crafts, and more. Weekly sessions (various ages) feature glass flamework, science invention, movie making, pottery, ceramics, swimming, and more. Academic Math, Writing, Chess, and Foreign Language courses (grades 6-12), Driver's Education, and SAT review.
Affordable Christian co-ed summer camp experience for ages 8-15. A traditional residential program with a focus on Christian ethics and good sportsmanship. Our weekly program is available for under $200 per session and we offer scholarships for families in financial need. Don't let cost keep your child home from camp!
Magical wizardry, Mission to Mars, Forensics, World of energy and miniaturization are themes for 2010. Activities at these camps are sure to capture the imagination of budding young scientists from around the region. Camps are at Nazareth College, GCC, ITC (Canandaigua) and RCSD for students entering grades
4 - 9.
Join us in our 8th year! We are the "real deal." We feature intensive work in acting, singing and dancing. Study and perform monologues, scenes, songs and dance numbers chosen just for you. We offer two 3-week camp sessions for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Kelley Hamilton, camp founder and director. Call 336-6070 for registration information or visit www.irondequoit.org for IMAGES registration form.
From July 6-August 14 campers enjoy honing skills in acting, music and dance. Special features include swimming every day, outdoor recreation every day, guest artists every week and a field trip to the Cortland Repertory Theatre to see "Brigadoon." Senior campers ages 14 and 15 enjoy extra field trips in the evening to local theatrical productions. The season concludes with an original full length musical in which every camper gets a speaking role and on the last day, a show choir concert followed by a bowling and pizza party. All staff are adult professionals in their respective fields. Phyllis Kasdin, founder and camp director is celebrating her 20th year of ON STAGE.
Kids will love camp at Kango. Weekly camps from June 7th - September 3rd. Camp hours 9a-3p with extended hours care from 7a to 6p. Ages 3-12. Along with planned indoor and outdoor activities, kids will climb, bounce, and roll in Rochester's Premier Indoor Playground. Visit www.KangoPlay.com for more information.
Our mission is to create self-awareness, build character and self-confidence, and enhance decision-making skills through fun programs and activities that provide girls with direction and tools for growth and success in high school and beyond. 2010 Program Dates: Sun., July 18 - Sat., July 24. For girls 12 to 15 years old.
Computers! Swimming! Fun! Six weeks of exciting, creative activities for kids entering grades 1-4. One week sessions 8 AM - 5:30 PM, July 6 through August 13 -- enroll for the whole summer or week-by-week. Bring a friend discount! For more information and a registration form, go to www.rit.edu/margaretshouse
Learn modeling from the experts! Mary Therese Friel's modeling camps are a fun way to learn important skills, build confidence and present a polished, professional image. Ms. Friel is a Former Miss USA, Ford Model, National Spokesperson and Author. For 22 years, her agency has been making dreams come true!
The training your children will receive at Master Kim’s will make them more well behaved and earn better grades in school. Master Kim’s TaeKwonDo Institute offers a safe, comfortable learning atmosphere with qualified instructors who know how to make learning fun. Kids love it!
Ours 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.
Monroe Community College Summer Camps has some of the most knowledgeable and successful coaches in the Rochester area. Two levels of camps are being offered for Boys and Girls Ages 6-8, 9-10, 11-12 & Interscholastic (Mod-JV-V). Sports include lacrosse, football, softball, volleyball, baseball, basketball, soccer, and swimming. Sign up online today!
Have fun spending your 2010 summer at McQuaid Jesuit, centrally located at 1800 South Clinton Avenue in Brighton. McQuaid Jesuit's baseball, basketball, football, sailing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling varsity head coaches provide fundamentally sound, expert instruction at the individual and team level. We are also offering art, math, and music programs as additional learning opportunities for your children. Please contact Joe Feeney at 256-6193 or jfeeney@mcquaid.org for further details.
The best counselors. The best facilities. The best camps in Rochester. This year, send your kids to the area's top Tennis, Sports and Activities camps. Our teams are staffed with only top notch athletic professionals. Give us a call and find out why camps at Midtown Athletic Club are so different.
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 group sizes.
Summer Camps 2010 One-Week Sessions. Pre-School Adventure Camp for Ages 3-5 -- 6 weeks, July 6 thru Aug 13, 9:30am-12pm; Gymnastics Camp for Ages 5-12 -- 9 weeks, July 6 thru Sept 3, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, or 9am-4pm; Cheer/Tumble Camp for Ages 7 yrs and up -- 3 weeks, July 19 thru Aug 6, 1-4pm; Adventure Camp for Ages 5-12, 9 weeks, July 6 thru Sept 3, 9am-4pm: gymnastics, various outdoor activities including canoeing and kayaking, archery, a NEW ropes course, and weekly Friday field trips; Gymnastics Classes Monday & Thursday evenings, July 8 thru Aug 30.
July 6th-July 10th; 10am-4pm. Before/After Care available on request. Ages 5-13 (ask about our program for 14-18). $225 per camper; excellent family discounts. Training in Physical Theatre, Mime, Dance, Acting and more. Guest Performances including PUSH Physical Theatre! End of Week Camper Presentation and Dessert Reception. Limited scholarships available, please inquire.
Rochester Children's Theatre's Summer Conservatory 2010 offers two 3-week sessions at Nazareth College for children ages 8-12: "Masks, Bells & Swords" (July 5-23) and "The Very Bad Day & ME" (July 26-Aug. 23). Both feature private showcases, public events and much more. Details, prices and registration at 385-0510 or www.rochesterchildrenstheatre.org
Fencing is a fun sport for ages 6 and up and this summer is a perfect time to try something new! Try fencing at one of our week long day camps. If you can't make one of our camps, then try our Learn to Fence Series. You can find more information about our summer camps and our Learn to Fence Series online at www.rocfencing.com. Please do not hesitate to call or stop by to visit us!
RockVentures Adventure Camp. Weeks differentiated by: new climbing skills, high/low ropes course challenges, new knots, tie dye t-shirt design, brain teasers, arts and crafts, exciting field trips, nature hikes, badge or patch, Wii fitness, scavenger hunts, swimming & outdoor sports activities. Free family climbing each week! Ages 6-13 yrs; leadership roles offered.
Summer Camp at the Seneca Park Zoo is a ROARING good time! Campers will experience daily Animal Encounters as well as create fun crafts and venture outside for tours, zoo keeper talks, hikes and games. We always make time to see the Zoo special Summer Programs including the Stage Show, Elephant Baths, feedings and demonstrations.
Spotlight Studios focuses on singing, acting, dance and private lessons for kids, teens and adults. Spotlight offers a safe and exciting environment for students to learn and grow. Ask us about boy scout and girl scout badge programs and audition workshops!
WEEK of JULY 12 - 10am to noon (Ages 4-6); 1 to 3pm (Ages 7-9). WEEK of AUG. 2 - 10am to noon (Ages 4-6); 1 to 3pm (Ages 7-9). Activities include: visiting the farm's friendly animals, wagon rides, fishing, nature hikes, exploring pond life and touring the dairy barn. $75 per child (includes camp T-Shirt & snack).
SSLC services children with and without special needs from birth to age 21 in classroom/ clinic/community settings. We provide special education, speech, occupational, physical and music therapies, with social work, psychological, behavioral and Autism services; delivered by certified/licensed teachers/therapists. SSLC also hosts two RCSD UPK classrooms at our Irondequoit School.
The Draper Center offers a wide variety of programs in dance education from beginner through professional, including classical ballet, pointe, variations, modern and jazz. The training integrates the best in classical dance and the latest advances in the science of movement.
At Turk Hill Craft School, we offer 6 week-long sessions for Kids ages 7-16 years old. Our Clay Camp meets 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday and includes all Supplies, Healthy Snacks, Camp Tee-Shirt and a Pizza Party on Friday. Campers make Exciting Clay Projects, Get Potters Wheel instruction and have great Muddy Fun.
At Twelve Corners, we offer a wide variety of recreational based activities for children 5-12 years. There are weekly field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, several different sports and a wide variety of activities that go along with a weekly theme. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can sign up for as little as one week or as many as ten.
Rochester Scholars: Grades 9-12; Rochester Scholars Jr.: Grades 6-8; Taste of College: Grades 11-12. One-week noncredit courses, summer residential courses, semester-long full-credit courses, and more! Registration now open for all 2010 sessions. For more information, visit http://enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege or call 275-3221 or (888) 822-2256.
Sports-specific camps for Ages 6-18. One-week day camps are available and featured overnight camps in field hockey, football, girls' basketball, soccer and volleyball. Outstanding Rochester professionals lead each camp. They are assisted by successful college-aged student athletes. Utilizing superior indoor and outdoor facilities at U of R!
TSE is Rochester’s finest sports and recreation facility. We offer leagues, camps, clinics, and academies in a variety of sports as well as birthday parties year round. Our popular Micro Sports programs, starting at age 2, are a a great way for kids to get involved in sports.