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Your Guide to SummerCamps and Family Fun
An advertising supplement to the Sunday News | March 9, 2014
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2 MARCH 9, 2014 SUMMER KIDS & FAMILY FUN Lancaster, Pa
Summer Camps
Ephrata recCenter130 South Academy Dr.
Ephrata, PA 17522(717) 738-1167
Hempfield recCenter950 Church Street
Landisville, PA 17538(717) 898-3102
Lititz recCenter301 West Maple Street
Lititz, PA 17543(717) 626-5096
Camps & Playground Programs for All Ages!Sports & Specialty Camps, Theme Camps, Swimming & More!
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With a little help from the camp
professionals at the American Camp
Association, heres some sound advice
that helps parents sort through the choices
and benefits that camp delivers. As spring
approaches, parents and children can lookforward to planning for the future a
future that includes the opportunities for
exploration and discovery that arrives
with summer camp.
How to Decide When YourChild is Ready for Camp
Children are ready for new experiences
at different stages. Parents know their
children best and these questions can help
gauge whether this is the summer yourchild will start camp.
What is your childs age?
Children under age seven may not adjust
easily to being away from home. Consider
the day camp experience to prepare them
for future overnight camp.
How did your child becomeinterested in camp?
Does your child talk about camp on a
sustained basis? How much persuasion is
necessary?
Has your child had positiveovernight experiences awayfrom home?
Visiting relatives or friends? Were these
separations easy or difficult?
What does your child expectto do at camp?
Learning about the camp experience
ahead of time allows you to create
positive expectations.
Are you able to shareconsistent and positivemessages about camp?
Your confidence in a positive experience
will be contagious.
A Camp for Every Child The Perfect FitCamp can last for just a few days or
stretch to all summer long. Its well worththe trouble to investigate the variety of
choices offered by camps before your
child packs a backpack. These questions
help you consider the options.
Near or Far?Where do you want your child to go to
camp? Locally or far away? While each
camp experience has something unique
to offer your child, this is an opportunity
for families to assess what they value fortheir campers.
Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprintedwith permission of the American Camp Association.
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Summer may seem like its miles away, but its nottoo early to begin making plans for summer fun for
the kids. Exploring the offerings at local rec centersis a great place to start.
Lititz recCenter will again offer a large variety ofpreschool and youth summer camps for kids ages3 to 12 years old. Program director Amy Howettsaid that there will be weekly sports camps, activitycamps, preschool themed camps, art camps andspecialty camps.
Last year we offered two new specialty campsthat turned out to be very popularthe American
Girl camp and a Just for Boys camp. Since theyreally went over well, well offer them again thisyear, she said.
The American Girl camp focuses on a differenthistorical American Girl doll each day as well asthe modern day American Girls. Crafts, games andswimming are included in the activities, and theweek ends with a tea party.
The Just for Boys camp includes all boy activities
such as Nerf Zone, Flag Football, dodgeball andmaking boats to float at the Lititz Springs Park. Theweek includes a day at Camp Shand in Cornwallwith hiking, canoeing and archery.
The preschool camp for 3-5 year olds has summerthemes such as Ocean Week, Camping Fun Weekand Summer Science & Nature. Art camps will beoffered for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. Creativityand talent will be explored through working witha variety of art mediums and exploring new
techniques in a fun and stimulating environment.Howett indicated that all Camps and programs
are open to everyone, not just members or Lititzresidents. lititzrec.com.
Ephrata recCenter offers 11-weeks of summerfun for kids ages 6 to 11. Jean Wentz, marketing/
membership coordinator, said that Summer KidzKamp features swimming, crafts, field trips, specialevents, games and much more with professionalstaff in a structured setting. Its held Monday throughFriday from mid-June through mid-August, andparents may opt for daily or weekly registration.
Ephrata recCenter also hosts a summer recreationprogram thats sponsored by Ephrata and Akronboroughs and Clay Township and is free to residentsof those municipalities. Wentz said that Ephrata
Township does partly fund the program, so itsresidents can participate at half of the non-resident rate. Programs include swimminglessons, week-longnatureprograms,sportsclinics,andspecialtycampssuch ascraft andart camps.ephratarec.com.
The HempfieldRec Center (HARC)offers a wide varietyof summer programsfor kids and thefamily. Offeringsinclude dancelessons, TaeKwon Do,
basketball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball sportscamps and HARCs day camp, playground, and pre-
school playground programs. Aquatics and SCUBAlessons are also offered, as well as special eventssuch as a family movie night in July.
Laura Dalton, director of communications, saidHARC offers tennis clinics and camps. In JulyHARC will again be part of the nationwide UnitedStates Tennis Association (USTA) National JuniorTennis & Learning (NJTL) program; locations includeHempfield Rec Center, Mountville Park, Amos Herr
Park, and East Petersburg Park. Daltonsaid that NJTL shares a commitment to
positive youth development, theimportance of education, and
tennis as a lifetime sport.hempfieldrec.com.
~ Rochelle Shenk,Correspondent
Local rec centers offer variety of summer camps and activities
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4 MARCH 9, 2014 SUMMER KIDS & FAMILY FUN Lancaster, Pa
June 16th-August 22nd9am-Noon & 1-4pm
or kids can pack a lunch and stay all day!
For more information call (717) 509-6363 orvisit us online at www.lancastersciencefactory.org
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and much more
First time at camp
Sending your child away to
camp for the first time is amajor milestone for most
families, one that is often
marked by excitement,
anticipation, and perhaps
even some anxiety. Though camp is
certainly about making friends and
having fun, it is also about being on your
own and being a part of a community.
One of the most important things you
as a parent can do to help prepare your
child is to talk with your child about it
before he/she goes.
In fact, it may be better to have
several occasional, shorter talks rather
than one long conversation as children
often absorb more when there is less
to think about at one time. I also find
that children do better with this sort
of conversation if it is part of a more
general conversation and if it is part of
a pattern of talking, either at the dinnertable or while riding in the car doing
errands.
The following are some sample topics
for discussion that will help prepare your
child for their big adventure:
FRIENDSCamp is not anything if it is not about
making new friends. If you are shy
about meeting new kids, then learn to
get to know others by being a goodlistener. Remember that not everyone
in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be
your friend, and you dont have to be
everyone elses friend. As long as you
treat others with respect and they do the
same with you, then having one or two
friends at camp is fine. If you have more,
then thats great!
ACTIVITIESThere are many exciting things to do atcamp, many of which you may never
have tried before. If your child tends to
be a bit homesick or worried about being
homesick, remind him/her about the
excitement of going to camp. Remember
when you first decided to go to camp,
what made you so excited? You may
not like all the activities, or you may
be better at some than others. Thats
normal. I, however, hope you are willing
to try. The more you put into camp, the
more you will get out of it!
COOPERATINGYou, like every other camper there, will
be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As
your parent, I hope you will cooperate
with others and help out. Thats part of
what makes camp so special kids
helping each other out. Most kids will
help you if you are friendly and helpthem.
GIVE YOURSELF TIMEOne thing about camp is that almost
everything is new the kids, the
activities, the routines, the bed you sleep
in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to
get adjusted, so be patient with yourself.
Most of the time you will be having
so much fun you wont mind all the
changes, but if you do, remember thatyou will get so used to things that by the
time you come home you will miss all
those things!
HELPING OUTCamp is about fun, but it also requires
that you help out. Clean-up is part of
camp. You do it every day.
GETTING HELP
Everyone has good days and bad days.If you are having a problem, your
counselor is there to help you! You
dont have to wait to tell us if you are
upset about something. After all, if your
counselor doesnt know what might be
troubling you, he/she cant help you.
Be honest and ask for what you need.
If your counselor doesnt seem to be
concerned or doesnt help you, then
you can go to the unit director, headcounselor, etc.
BEING POSITIVEIts a great thing to remind your first-
time camper about his or her strong
points. I would focus not just on what
they do well, but their positive qualities
as well, such as what makes them a good
friend or the type of person other kids
would want to know. Helping children
identify their strengths can help themwhen they are having a setback one
of those inevitable growing pains all
children have from time to time.
Talking with your child about these
kinds of issues is a great way to show
support as your child gets ready to take
this important step on the road to being
more resilient and self-reliant. For you
as a parent, it can give you more peace
of mind as you allow your child to
participate safely in a broader world.
To learn more about camp and child
development, please visit the American
Camp Associations family-dedicated
website CampParents.org or call the toll-
free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).
~ Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.Originally printed in CAMP Magazine,
reprinted with permission.
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Dutch Wonderland will have a new
attraction, Exploration Island, that will star 15animatronic dinosaurs and their families.
Michele Wischmeyer, vice president ofmarketing for Dutch Wonderlands owner,Palace Entertainment, said Exploration Islandbrings a new element to the park.
We have the rides, the water attractionsand the walk-around characters, she said
Wednesday.
Now we can give children the opportunityto experience what its like to walk withdinosaurs.
Exploration Island at the rear of theLincoln Highway East park will feature fourareas.
There will be Dino Dig, where youngsterscan dig for dinosaur fossils, includingtriceratops and stegosaurus skeletons andtyrannosaurus rex footprints.
Prehistoric Path will allow visitors to walkalong lush trails to discover animatronic
dinosaurs who come to life as you approach.On the Gondola Cruise, visitors willbe able to take a picturesque canal cruisearound the inner rim of Exploration Island.
Then theres The Turnpike, one of the
parks original rides. It will be relocated toExploration Island and doubled in length.
Hurley called Exploration Island the mostsignificant addition to Dutch Wonderlandsince the 2003 debut of Dukes Lagoon, alarge water-play area.
This is going to appeal to a wide base ofguests. Families as a whole will really enjoy it,at their own pace, she said.
Wischmeyer described the 15 dinosaurs asrealistic in appearance and action. Their tailswill sway, eyes blink, chests inflate and wingsflap, she said.
Exploration Island will sprinkle educationinto the fun, by providing story board andfact panels to tell the habits, history andfamily lives of the ancient creatures.
Exploration Island is scheduled to becomplete when Dutch Wonderland opens for
the 2014 season on Saturday, April 26. Thepark will be open weekends until Saturday,May 24, when it will be open daily throughsummer.
Walk with dinosaursDutch Wonderland will offer a walk on the wild side.
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If your kids eat only chicken tenders, hamburgersand macaroni and cheese, it may be time to takethem on a culinary adventure.
Perhaps they would enjoy a trip to India, wherethey can try pockets filled with tasty vegetablesknown as samosas. How about a journey to SouthAmerica for arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken?In Thailand or Cambodia, they might just take aliking to Pad Thai, the comfort food dish of noodles,
chicken and vegetables. In Japan, some colorfulsushi, especially the vegetable and cooked seafoodvarieties, might offer something fun for children.
Of course, it might be a bit costly to travel theworld for a culinary adventure. Fortunately, thereare many local restaurants that can give yourchildren a taste of the world. The key is to startwith milder dishes that they are likely to enjoy, thenexpand their horizons into other dishes.
At Taj Mahal, 2080 Bennett Avenue just offRohrerstown Road, the family will find Indian foodlike Tikka Masala, Biryani, Samosas, Tandoori andNaan. Many of the dishes are vegetarian and madewith fresh produce, spices and herbs, instead of
heavy fats and oils. Its a great way to introduceyour children to the exotic flavors of curry, ginger,cardamom, garlic, turmeric and other spices.
One of the best ways to explore the many flavorsof Indian food is to go to the Monday evening buffetat Taj Mahal, where the family can try a variety ofdishes, from rice dishes to breads to chicken, lamband vegetarian dishes, and even dessert.
Have your kids try the Tiki Masala, which is anorthern Indian dish made with charbroiled chicken,meat or vegetables in a tangy sauce of tomatoes,herbs and spices that is really Indian barbecue.Most dishes are served with aromatic basmati rice.
For dessert, try Gulab Jamun sweet cheese ballswith honey is a bit like cheesecake, or Kheer, theIndian version of rice pudding with nuts and raisins.tajlancaster.com.
Next stop is Thailand and Laos, where your familycan savor authentic Thai food at SukhoThai, locatedat the Champion Forge Center at 398 HarrisburgAvenue. The food is fresh and flavorful, with choicesthat include soups, salads, noodles, seafood, rice
and curry dishes. For youngsters, you can requesttoned-down versions of the spicier dishes.
Thai food is healthy too, packed with freshvegetables and delicate rice and noodles. There isnothing heavy about dishes brimming with freshbroccoli, carrots, apples, asparagus, peppers,zucchini, peas, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, babycorn, ginger, cilantro, mango, peanuts, cashewsand more. Steamed shrimp, chicken, beef, fishgive dishes added protein, while there are manyvegetarian options.
Have your children try the fresh rolls, which areincredibly light and crunchy, with translucent ricepaper wrapped around lettuce, carrots and
Take the kids on a culinary adventureLocal restaurants offer a taste of the world
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2014 SUMMER OF STEMSTEM. Science, Technology,
Engineering and MathSpend the summer of 2014 with your friends at these Summer of STEM camps! These exciting, interactive camps help prepare young people for the 21st century workplace
where the ability to apply science, technology, engineering and math skills creatively is essential. For scholarship information, contact Hope Schmids at (717) 509-5613 x 233 or [email protected].
www.lcctc.org
YWCA andThaddeus StevensCollege ofTechnology
MillersvilleTechnologySummer Camps
Introductory Robot Arm Kit Building:Cost: $199 Recommended for grades 5 & up.June 23-26, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Intro to LEGO Robotics:Cost: $175 Recommended for grades 3-6.June 23-27, 2014, 1-4pm.
Creating Animationsand Video Games in Flash:
Cost: $175 Recommended for grades 5-9.June 23-27, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Hyperline Tracker:Cost: $235 Recommended for grades 7 & up.June 23-27, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Mechanical Engineering:Cost: $89 Recommended for grades 9 & up.Lunch provided.This one day camp is offered on Friday,June 27, 2014, 9:00am 3:30pm.
Contact: Evanna Morris at (717) 872-3335or [email protected] visit www.millersville.edu/techcamp
TechGYRLS Camp:Cost: $300.00Recommended for girls ages 9-14.Transportation and lunch provided.June dates TBD (two weeks), 9am-4pm.Contact: Lisa White at(717) 393-1735 x 259 [email protected]
Thaddeus Stevens Collegeof TechnologyDigital Image Camp:Cost: $180.00Recommended for grades 5-8.Lunch provided.June 23-26, 2014, 9am-3pm.Contact: Chris Metzler at (717) 299-7794or [email protected]
North Museum ofNatural History and Science
Summer Camp:STEAM: Back to the FutureCost : $225 for North Museum members;$250 for potential membersRecommended for ages 10-13June 16-20, 2014, 9am-3:30 pm
Explosive ScienceCost:$200 for half-day (9:00 am-12:00pm);$300 for full-day (9:00am-3:30pm)Recommended for grades 5-10June 23-27, 2014, Half-day 9:00am-12:00pm or Full-day 9:00am-3:30 pmContact: Nora Joyce at (717) 358-4513 [email protected]
The LancasterScience FactoryCost: $125.00.Recommended for ages6-13. Age ranges forindividual campsmay vary.
A variety of weeklonghalf day camps focused on the physicalsciences (physics and chemistry), technology,engineering and mathematics that arecreative, hands-on and activity driven.June 16-20, 2014 and
June 23-27, 2014,9am-12 noon and 1pm-4pm.Contact: Lauren Schaller at(717) 509-6363 x 105or [email protected]
Lancaster County Careerand Technology Center,Brownstown Campus
STEM Discovering the Possibilities:Recommended for grades 6-8.June 23-26, 2014, 9am-3pm orJune 30-July 2, 2014, 9am-3pm.Learn, explore, discover and createprojects related to manufacturing,culinary arts and renewable energy.When STEM skills meet creativity, yourfuture career possibilities are endless!Lunch and transportation from centrallocations in the county provided.Contact: Hope Schmids(717) 509-5613 x233 [email protected]
Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board313 W. Liberty St., Suite 114, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 735-0333Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. TTY (717) 391-3570
cucumber, accented with shrimp or tender chicken.Salads are composed of finely shredded fruits andvegetables, such as the green apple salad withcarrots and onion or the papaya salad with Laodressing and crushed peanuts. The homey PadThai consists of stir fried rice noodles, smokedchili sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts. sukhothai-
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What kid doesnt like Italian food? So howabout a trip to Italy? You do have to head to theairport first, but you are not going any further thanLancaster County. At Fiorentinos Italian Restaurantat Lancaster Airport, kids get to watch the airplanesand savor Italian food made in the finest tradition.
There are paninis, veal, chicken, beef and pastadishes, salads, gourmet pizzas and much more,
all based on the traditional cooking of the ownersSouthern Italian family from the Calabria regionof Italy. Many of the recipes come from her motherand grandmother, including the light, full-flavoredmarinara that relies on fresh tomato and basil. Kidsare sure to like Nonnas meatballs that show up inspaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, meatballpizza and meatball sliders. Gourmet pizzasrange from classic Margherita with fresh tomato,mozzarella and basil to pizza with all the favorite
toppings. fiorentinos.com.
Think your kids would never try sushi? You mightbe surprised. At Blue Orchid at Richmond Square,
just off Fruitville Pike, the concept is Asian fusion,which blends Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese,Thai and other Asian cuisine with Mediterraneaninfluences.
Watch for the little red chilies on the menuthat mark the spicy dishes, which are usually not
popular with kids. Spices can be toned down onrequest. Other dishes with more kid-appeal includesatay, stir-fry rice, General Tsos chicken, honeywalnut chicken, Pad Thai noodles, Beef Teriyaki andmore.
Blue Orchid has an extensive sushi menu withsliced nigiri, rolled maki, fish sashimi and coneshaped temaki. Most children will prefer cooked orveggie sushi, such as the California maki with crab,avocado and cucumber. blueorchidsushi.com.
Next stop for your culinary adventure isColombia, South America. On South State Streetin Ephrata, visit Aromas Del Sur for authenticSpanish-inspired food. Aromas Del Surmeans Aromas of the South inSpanish, and your kids will think theywere in South America, with beautifulmurals hand painted on the walls.
One of the most intriguing dishesis a traditional comfort food knownas Bandeja Paisa. It is a one-dish mealof rice, beans, sweet plantains, beef steak,
pork strip, cornbread and a fried egg. It is a heartydish prepared by the wives for the working menafter their hard day, with a little bit of everythingin the pot. There are also little meat pies known asEmpanadas, which are filled with shredded beefor chicken, vegetables, potatoes and seasonings.Arroz con Pollo, or rice with chicken, is another
classic dish, as well as Tamales which are madewith corn dough stuffed with pork,chicken and vegetableswrapped in a plantain leaf.aromasdelsur.biz.
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Black Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-12 June, July, August Monday-Saturday 717.529.3232
One week overnight camps; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, archery, pool, waterslide, etc. www.blackrockretreat.com
Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
HARC Day Camp Hempfield Area Rec Com Pre K(age 5)/K-7th grade June (day after last school day)-August 15 7am -6pm 717.898.3102 ext. 34
No camp 7/4 Full time (4-5 days), Part time (2 or 3 days); multiple child discounts. Arts/crafts, sports, games, swimming [email protected]
HARC Summer Playground Hempfield Area Rec Com Kids completing grades K-6 June TBA-August 8 Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm 717.898.3102 ext. 39
No camp 7/4. Multiple sites: Amos Herr Park, Silver Spring Park, East Pete Park, Mountville Park www.hempfieldrec.com
TechGYRLS Lanc YWCA/Thaddeus Stevens College of Tech Girls 9-14 June TBD (2 week camp) 9am-4pm 717.393.1735 ext. 259
$300 Girls explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through activity-based learning. Transportation & lunch provided. [email protected]
PreSchool & Youth Summer Camps Lititz recCenter Ages 3-12 June-August 717.626.5026 ext. 229
Weekly or evening camps; half or full days. Weekly themes in a variety of sports & activity camps. Schedule available at www.lititzrec.com
Lititz recKids Summer Lititz recCenter Ages 3-entering 7th grade June-August 6:40am-6pm daily 717.626.5026 ext. 228
Child Care Camp Weekly themes, swimming, field trips, inside & outside play, crafts & games, healthy snacks and more! For more info: www.lititzrec.com
Lititz/Warwick Summer Playgrounds Lititz recCenter Ages 5-12 June-August 9am-12 noon; 6pm-8:30pm 717.626.5026 ext. 229
Rothsville Lions Park, Warwick Linear Park, Lititz Elem. School, Lititz Springs Pool (ages 10-12), Elizabeth Twp. For more info: www.lititzrec.com
PPAS Dance Intensives Popovsky Performing Arts Ages 6-adult June, July, August Dates vary 717.517.8543
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Main Stage Production Popovsky Performing Arts Students 11th grade-adult Rehearsals inJune, July and August 717.517.8543
Show August 8 & 9 Title to be announced. Audition dates will be posted on our website. Rehearsal schedule TBA www.popovskyperforming arts.com
Montessori Academy Montessori Academy of Lancaster Ages 18 months-12 10 weeks starting June 2 717.560.0815
Summer Camp Two camps; Toddler camp for 18 months, Summer camp age 2-12. Weekly themes.
Pre-Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 9-13 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.STEAM: Back to the Future North Museum of Natural History & Science Ages 10-13 June 16-20 9am-3:30pm 717.358.4513
$225 members/$250. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Nanotechnology, Robotics and more! Contact [email protected]
Day Camp-Discovery & Trekkers Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11; 11-14 June 16-20 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Providing campers a fun, exciting, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. Caring staff provide a place for children to blossom.
Lancaster Science Factory Lancaster Science Factory Ages 6-13 June 16-20, 23-27 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Half-day camps on physical sciences, technology, engineering and math that are activity driven. Contact [email protected]
Arts Smarts Millersville University Ware Center Grades K-8 June 16-20, 23-27 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm 717.872.3811
Programs designed to encourage artistic expression and inspire the imagination through hands-on exploration. www.millersville.edu/summercamps
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 June 16-20, 23-27, 30-July 3 9am-12 noon and/or 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.orgCamp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 16-20, 23-27 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
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Summer Camp DirectoryShrek, the Musical Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages! May 15-June 21 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Its part romance, part twisted fairytale and fun for everyone! An ogre, a princess, a donkey, a villian and a mess that calls for a real hero...Shrek.
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Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 June 16-21 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
Camp Will The Peoples Shakespeare Project Entering grades 6-9 June 16-July 3 Millersville Univ. Dutcher Hall 9am-2:30pm 717.872.3811
July 8-25 Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lanc 9am-2:30pm
Mornings include acting, improv, movement, voice, etc. classes. Afternoons are rehearsals of Taming of the Shrew. www.millersvi lle.edu/summercamps/
Summer Kidz Camp Ephrata Rec Center Ages 6-11 June 16-August 22 7am-5:30pm 717.738.1167 ext. 107Wide variety of activities including field trips, special events, and visits to Ephrata Pool. www.ephratarec.com
HARC National Jr. Tennis Hempfield Area Rec Com Begin. to Intermed.; Ages 6-15 June 17-July 25 One hour clinics Tuesday-Friday 717.898.3102
& Learning (NJTL) 6-week program; at these sites Hempfield Rec Center, Amos Herr Park, East Pete Park, Mountvil le Park. www.hempfieldrec.com
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 8-10 June 18-20 Wednesday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Explorer 1 Mini Week A great way for a child to experience the great outdoors without being away a whole week. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 9-10 June 18-20 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Pioneer 1 Enjoy loads of fun on the challenge course and Tournament Tuesday www.woodcrestretreat.org
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. June 18-30 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270
Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Summer Music Camps Millersville University Dept. of Music Age 13-18 June 22-25 (Recording, Jazz) 9am-10pm 717.872.3357
June 25-28 (String, Brass & Woodwinds, more) 9am-10pm
$325/overnight $250/communter/per session A program to provide young musicians a unique, creative experience. [email protected]
Introductory Robot Arm Kit Building Millersville University Grades 5 and up June 23-26 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$199. Build a robotic arm! Contact: Evanna Morris at [email protected] or visit www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Digital Image Camp Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Grades 5-8 June 23-26 9am-3pm 717.299.7794
$180. Animation, web page development, digital photography and screen printing. Lunch provided. Contact: [email protected]
STEM-Discovering the Possibilities LCCTC, Brownstown Campus Grades 6-8 June 23-26, June 30-July 2 9am-3pm 717.509-5613 ext. 233
Learn, explore, discover and create projects related to manufacturing, culinary arts and energy! Contact: Hope at [email protected]
Lego WeDo Robotics Camp Dayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 3-5 June 23-27 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Use Lego construction sets & Lego WeDo robotics software to build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.comCreating Animations and Video Millersville University Grades 5-9 June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
Games in Flash $175. Create drawings, digital cartoons and video games using Adobe Flash!
Contact: Evanna Morris at [email protected] or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Hyperline Tracker Millersville University Grades 7 and up June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$235. Learn as you build your own line tracking robot! Contact: Evanna Morris at [email protected] or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Intro to LEGO Robotics Millersville University Grades 3-6 June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$175. Design & build robots, cars & rides! Contact: Evanna Morris at [email protected] or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Explosive Science North Museum of Natural History & Science Grades 5-10 June 23-27 9am-12noon/half day or 9am-3:30pm/full day 717.358.4513
$200/half day, $300/full day. Perform experiments and observe explosions during this hair-raising week of science! Contact [email protected]
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 June 23-27 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
PPAS Actorworks Popovsky Performing Arts Students entering grades 7-10 June 23-July 3 Monday-Friday 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Explore improv, character choices, technique and more while working towards an ensemble performance. www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Glee Camp! Popovsky Performing Arts Students entering grades 7-10 June 23-July 3 Monday-Friday 1pm-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Move, groove, dance and sing to your favorite songs! Camp concludes with an ensemble performance! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
HARC Pre-School Playground Hempfield Area Rec Com Ages 3-5 (potty trained) June 23-July 25 Mon-Thurs (5 weeks) 9am-11:30am 717.898.3102 ext. 33
Weekly themes. Held at Landisville Mennonite Church. www.hempfieldrec.com
The Music Man Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages June 26-August 9 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show Its a heartfelt look at hometown America. March right up to see this All-American family hit!
Mechanical Engineering Millersville University Grades 9 and up June 27 Friday, 9am-3:30pm 717.872.3335
$89. Design and build using LEGO gear sets. Pizza lunch. Contact: Evanna Morris at [email protected] or www.millersville.edu/techcampCamp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 30-July 3 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 10-21 June 30-July 3 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Conquers Special Needs Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 June 30-July 3 9am-4pm
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
JulyPPAS Music Together Popovsky Performing Arts Ages 0-5 July and August 717.517.8543
An early childhood music and movement program teaching children to learn through play. www.popovskyperforming arts.comBlack Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-12 June, July, August Monday-Saturday 717.529.3232
One week overnight camps; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, archery, pool, waterslide, etc. www.blackrockretreat.com
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Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425
Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. July 1-31 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Black Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-3 July 7-9 Monday-Wednesday 717.529.3232
Perfect first ovenight camp experience; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, group games, lake swimming, etc. www.blackrockretreat.comDance Conditioning Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 12+ July 7-10 1pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Stretch, strengthen, and work your way to peak condition. www.citilinedance.com
Lego WeDo Robotics Camp Dayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 3-5 July 7-11 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Use Lego construction sets & Lego WeDo robotics software to build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.com
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 July 7-11 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 7-11 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 10-11 July 7-11 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Pioneer 2 Enjoy loads of fun on the challenge course and Tournament Tuesday www.woodcrestretreat.org
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 1 9am-12 and/or 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.org
PPAS Movin and Singin Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 4-6 July 7-18 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Explore movement and singing and their application to theatre. Learn songs and dance for a performance. www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Theatre Exploration Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 1-3 July 7-18 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Enjoy participating in all aspects of putting on a show from casting, to props, costumes and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Theatre Exploration Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 4-6 July 7-18 1pm-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Enjoy participating in all aspects of putting on a show from casting, to props, costumes and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
Center Stage Theatre Camp Ephrata Performing Arts Center Grades 1-6 July 7-August 1 Monday-Friday 717.733.7966
Information under Education tab on website. ephrataperformingartscenter.com
PCA&D Summer Art Program Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Grades 1-12 July 7-August 8 Monday-Friday full and half days 717.396.7833Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, art history and more! Open to all levels. www.pcad.edu/ce
Dear Edwina Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages Select dates fromJuly 11-Aug 1 11:45 Lunch, 12:45 Show 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show A heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up. Its Glee for kids, but adults will love it just as much as the children!
Princess Dance Camp Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 4-6 July 14-17 9am-11am 717.723.8198
Join us in an enchanted week of Princess dance, crafts and games www.citilinedance.com
Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics CampDayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 6-8 July 14-18 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Explore a new planet and solve challenges to occupy i t. Build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 14-18 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 13-15 July 14-18 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233Trailblazer Teen Camp Canoeing, service project, lake swimming and dont forget the cardboard boat project. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 July 14-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 8 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 14-19 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
Performance Dance Company Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 8+ July 21-241pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Dance Camp Become a new member of Citilines Performance Dance Company. Details on website. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 21-25 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 12-14 July 21-25 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Frontier 2 Jump feet first into Wild West Wet Wednesday and experience The Way night activities. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 21-26 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
PPAS Rising Star Production Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 7-10 July 21-August 2 9am-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Put up a full staged musical in 2 weeks under the guidance of professional, local performers! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
From the Street to Broadway Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 7-11 July 28-31 9am-12 noon 717.723.8198
Enjoy a week of all styles of dance...from hip-hop to ballet and everything in between. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 28-August 1 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 11-12 July 28-August 1 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Frontier 1 Jump feet first into Wild West Wet Wednesday and experience The Way night activities. www.woodcrestretreat.org
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Discover a world of inspiration and creativity at Millersville
UniversitysARTS SMARTS CAMPSin visual art, theater, andmusic for kids entering grades K to 8. These programs encourage
artistic expression and appreciation, foster knowledge and
skills, and inspire the imagination through an active hands-on
exploration of the artistic process, and they are also just plain fun
(and the best bargain in the region)!
June 16 20 & June 23-27Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster
9 a.m. 12 noon and 1 p.m. 4 p.m.Camps include: Mini-Maestros, Instrumental Explorers, Festival
Masks, Outside The Lines, From Page To Stage, Alice In Wonderland:
Adventures In Improvisation, and many more.$100/per camp, scholarships available.
Come join us for the 7th summer ofCAMP WILLfor middle schoolstudents entering grades 6th 9th and live the life of a Shakespearian
actor for three weeks!
Session 1: June 16-July 3Dutcher Hall, Millersville University Campus
Session 2: July 8-25The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. daily
Mornings include acting, improv, movement, text, voice and stage
combat classes. Afternoons are for rehearsals for our one-hour abridged
rollicking Shakespeare comedy, Taming of the Shrew, performed the last
day of camp.
$335.00, includes a Camp Will tee shirt.
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Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution. A member of Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education.
For more information and to register visit www.millersville.edu/summercamps or call 717.872.3811
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CAMP NAME ORGANIZATION/WHO DATES/TIMES PHONE
Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425
Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. August 1-22 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 8-10 August 4-6 Monday-Wednesday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Explorer 2 Mini Week A great way for a child to experience the great outdoors without being away a whole week. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Princess Dance Camp Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 7-10 August 4-7 9am-11am 717.723.8198
Join us in an enchanted week of Priness dance, crafts and games. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 August 4-8 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 August 4-8, 11-15 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 August 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 9am-12 noon and/or 1pm-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.org
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 5-7 August 4-9 Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon 717.898.1900
Pre-School Session A beginner session teaching basic techniques to create a production out of a childrens story. Saturday morning performance at 9:30am.
Dance Intensive Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 12+ August 11-14 1pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Sharpen your technique...from hip-hop to ballet and everything in between. www.citilinedance.com
Hairspray, the Musical Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages August 14-Sep 20 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show Its 1962 in Baltimore with teens and sock hops. The ultimate feel-good family show piled bouffant high with laughter and romance.
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 12 and up August 18-23 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Intermediate Session Session has a prerequisite of 2 years of beginner sessions. They will create a young performers cabaret to perform for family and friends Sat. at 9:30am.
July
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 28-Aug 2 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
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Boys & Girls ages 5 to 12.
Monday through Friday, 6:30am-6pm.
Camp begins at the end of the school
year and runs through the start of the
new school year.
For more information or to sign up,contact YWCA Lancaster at 717.393.1735.
Ask for Monica ext. 270 or Rick ext. 274.
Swimming
Sports & Games
Arts & Crafts Field trips & Picnics
Summer Carnival & Olympics
and Much, Much More!
YWCA Summer Camp 2014DOWNTOWN LANCASTER / MCCASKEY HIGH SCHOOL / PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
ics
AwardWinningSummerCamp!
Lancasters premier regional theatre
offers a variety of age appropriate
programs throughout the summer.
Sessions are available for all skill levels
from beginner to experienced.
For more information visit
thefulton.org/summeror call 717-397-7425
FULTON ACADEMY OFTHEATRE SUMMER CAMPS!
REGISTRATION NOW
OPEN FOR SUMMER!
717-569-5396 www.UniversalAthleticClub.com
Ages 7- teens, males and females
Soccer Football TennisSpeed & Power Basketball
2323 Oregon Pike, Lancaster
Athletic Activities Swimming Arts & CraftsMartial Arts Field Trips & More
Ages 5-11 Full or Half Days
Monday - Friday Sessions Run June-August
The most FUN
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