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Summer CampsYou’re The Star • 2011 Program Guide

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Parks,Recreation

and Tourism

RoanokeCounty

Overnight Camps...............................page 2

Full-Day Camps.................................page 3

Summer Fun Preschool......................page 4-5

Summer Fun Youth............................pages 5-8

Summer Fun Teens............................page 8

Youth Athletics..................................pages10-13

How to Register.................................page 15

Splash Valley Information.................page 16

Spend & SaveIf your family spends over $1,000 on Summer Camp programs, you’re eligible for discounts of up to 15% off! See page 14.

Update with over 20NEW programs!

Camp Roanoke Explorer (Rising 3rd-5th Grades)Want to create memories of a lifetime? Camp Roanoke’s Explorer program is geared towards campers entering grades 3 through 5, and provides a safe and fun residential experience for boys and girls in a pristine outdoor environment. Your days will be spent canoeing, hiking, rock wall climbing, playing field games, making arts and crafts, learning about the environment, shooting archery and many more exciting camp activities! Nightly events include; swimming, dancing, skit/talent performances, camp-fires, singing and star gazing. Pack your bags and the rest is on us (food, transportation and equipment). Sign-up as soon as possible as Explorer program is limited to 16 campers per one week session.

Grades Runs Dates Days Fee

3rd-5th Weekly June 12-Aug 12 Su-F $405/week

Camp Roanoke Voyager (Rising 5th-7th Grades)Looking for real summer adventure? Camp Roanoke’s Voyager program is an exciting co-ed residential experi-ence that engages children, entering grades 5 through 7, in activities ranging from canoeing to rock wall climbing, venturing onto our low and high challenge courses, mountain boarding, archery and even real rock climbing. The campers will also have time for arts and crafts, environmental education, creeking, hiking and horseback riding. Get your registrations in soon because the Voyager program is limited to only 16 campers per week. Tuition includes all meals, lodging, activities, equipment and transportation.


5th-7th Weekly June 12-Aug 12 Su-F $435/week

Camp Roanoke Adventure (Rising 7th-9th Grades)Are you ready for the best in summer excitement? Camp Roanoke’s Adventure program is designed to immerse campers, entering grades 7 through 9, into a total outdoor experience. Campers will initially be based at Camp Roanoke and embark upon new adventures daily! You will participate in a variety of activities to include: camping, rock climbing, kayaking, low and high course experience, mountain boarding, rock wall climbing, environmental education, traditional camp activities and more! Make sure to sign up quick because the Adventure program is limited to 12 campers. Remember your tuition includes all meals, lodging, equipment, activities and transportation.


7th-9th Weekly June 12-Aug 12 Su-F $465/week

Camp Roanoke Outpost (Rising 7th-11th Grades)New this summer! Camp Roanoke has added exciting activities for this high adventure program. Your child will enjoy activities such as backpacking, canoeing and rock climbing. Campers will also experience the climbing wall, the high and low ropes courses as well as outdoor skills and environmental education. All gear, food and transporta-tion are included in the fee. Registration is limited 10 campers.


7th-11th Weekly June 19-June 24 Su-F $485

Camp Roanoke Trek (Rising 8th-12th Grades)Join us on our trip to wild and wonderful West Virginia! Camp Roanoke’s Adventure Trek is an extreme experience not to be missed. Campers will begin their trip at Camp Roanoke going through the low and high challenge course as well as practicing to climb on our rock wall. They will then journey to West Virginia to experience tent style living, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking and environmental education in the beautiful New River Gorge. Space is limited to only 10 campers. Tuition includes all meals, camping fees, transportation and equipment.


8th-12th Weekly July 24-July 29 Su-F $525

(540) 387-6078 ext. 0 • www.RoanokeCountyParks.com

Since 1925, Camp Roanoke has provided overnight outdoor adventure experiences for youth! Learn more about these programs by visiting us at CampRoanoke.comor calling (540) 387-6114

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Camps for ages 8 to 17

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Camp Roanoke Discovery Ages 5 - 11. Introduce your child to the outdoor camp experi-ence, without having to stay overnight! Discovery participants will enjoy activities such as archery (ages 7 and up), arts and crafts, field games, leadership development, rock wall climb-ing, hiking, creeking, special events, a weekly field trip and much more! Included in the costs are a morning and afternoon snack, a delicious hot lunch and field trip fees. Free satellite transportation is available from Tanglewood Mall.


K-5th 9am-4pm June 13-Aug 12 M-F $200/week. Kids in CampAges 5 - 11. Rising 1st to 5th graders will enjoy fantastic dai-ly activities, including arts & crafts, cooking, games, swim-ming, daily field trips and much more. All field trips, activities and two daily snacks are included in weekly fee. Campers must bring a bag lunch. Energetic, experienced staff will lead children in a summer of F-U-N! A $25 deposit per child per week due at registration; balance due one week prior to the starting date of each camp week. All fees are non-refundable. Nine weeks to choose from. Fee: $175 per week, per child. Please call Jim Basham at 857-5036 for information or a reg-istration packet.

Place Dates Day Time Course #

Penn Forest ES Jun 13-Aug 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 18059

Cave Spring ES Jun 13-Aug 12 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 18253

Green Ridge Summer Day CampAges 5 - 11. Need something fun for your kid this summer? Rising 1st to 5th graders will love our daily activities, includ-ing arts & crafts, cooking, games, trips, swimming, and much more each week. All activities and two daily snacks are in-cluded in weekly fee. Campers must bring a bag lunch, swim-suit, and towel for fun in the indoor pool. A $25 deposit per child per week due at registration; remaining balance will be scheduled payments with a credit card. All deposits are non-refundable. Ten weeks to choose from. Fee: $175 per week, per child, or $150 for Green Ridge Members. New this year, registration is available online for this program.

Place Dates Day Time Course #

Green Ridge Jun 13-Jun 17 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17936

Green Ridge Jun 20-Jun 24 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17937

Green Ridge Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17938

Green Ridge Jul 5-Jul8 Tu-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17939

Green Ridge Jul 11-Jul 15 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17940



Green Ridge Aug 1-Aug 5 M-F 7:30am-6:00pm 17943



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Did you know? Most of the programs on this page are eligible for credit on your 2011 income tax return. Ask a staff member how!

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Full Day Specialty CampsNeed more convenience? Many of the half day pro-grams throughout this publication are available as a full day camp! Simply drop your child off at the time and location of the half day camp selected, then pick them up at Green Ridge between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Transportation is included where appli-cable. The afternoon will be filled with structured activities, swimming and games. Please register for the full day programs using the course numbers be-low, not the numbers listed later in this guide.

Specialty (Page #) Ages Dates Course# Fee

Basketball (p12) 6-12 Jun 20-24 18294 $200

Volleyball (p13) 8-12 Jun 27-Jul1 18295 $175

Tennis (p 11) 7-12 Jun 27-Jul1 18296 $200

Archery (p 12) 8-12 Jul 11-15 18297 $175

Soccer (p 11) 6-12 Jul 11-15 18298 $200

Cheerleading (p 13) 6-12 Jul 18-22 18299 $175

Football (p 12) 6-12 Jul 18-22 18300 $200

Tennis (p 11) 7-12 Jul 25-29 18301 $200

Volleyball (p 13) 8-12 Jul 25-29 18303 $175

Archery (p 11) 8-12 Aug 1-5 18304 $175

Chem. Collisions (p 7) 6-10 Jun 13-17 18306 $175

Splash Camp (p 7) 6-12 Jun 13-17 18307 $200

Glee Camp (p 9) 10-12 Jun 20-24 18308 $200

Chess (p 9) 10-12 Jun 20-24 18309 $175

Mixed Media (p 9) 9-12 Jun 27- 18312 $175

Extreme Recess (p 8) 10-12 Jun 27- 18313 $175

Hip Hop Camp (p 9) 10-12 Jul 5-8 18314 $125

Planet Recreation (p 6) 6-10 Jul 5-8 18315 $150

Exergame (p 7) 6-10 Jul 11-15 18316 $175

So. of the Border (p 9) 6-10 Jul 11-15 18317 $175

Edible Art (p 6) 6-10 Jul 18-22 18320 $175

Trains, Planes, Auto 6-10 Jul 25-29 18321 $200

Glee Camp (p 9) 10-12 Jul 25-29 18322 $175

Splash Camp (p7) 6-12 Jul 25-29 18323 $175

Around The World (p 6) 6-10 Aug 1-5 18324 $175

Horticulture (p 9) 10-12 Aug 1-5 18325 $200

Ooey Gooey (p 5) 6-8 Aug 1-5 18326 $175

Kid Fit (p 6) 6-10 Aug 1-5 18327 $175

Exergame (p 7) 6-10 Aug 8-12 18328 $175

Building Blocks (p 7) 6-9 Aug 8-12 18329 $200

Splash Camp (p 7) 6-12 Aug 8-12 18330 $175

Hip Hop Camp (p 9) 10-12 Aug 8-12 18331 $175

Sports Galore (p 13) 10-12 Aug 8-12 18335 $175

Road Trip (p 6) 6-8 Aug 15-19 18336 $175

Crime Scene Inv. (p 6) 6-10 Aug 15-19 18337 $175

Chemistry (p 7) 6-14 Aug 15-19 18338 $150


Summer Fun Little Dippers Aquatic CampAges 3 - 5. This is the opportunity for our young pre-school children to experience water safety and swim-ming skills through a series of fun and interactive ac-tivities. Children will have a group swimming lesson, crafts, water safety lesson, and exploratory play in a structured environment led by certified Water Safety Instructors. Children must be potty-trained to partici-pate. Fee: $62 for 5-day program and $52 for 4-day.

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Jun 13-17 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18130

Jul 5-8 Tu-F 10:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18131

Jul 25-29 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18132

Bob’s Construction ZoneAges 3 - 5. Can we build it? Yes we can! Learn about construction trucks and tools this week. Create cities in the sand using construction blocks, diggers, bulldozers and dump trucks. Children will enjoy reading the story of the three pigs. Every child will receive a toy con-struction truck to take home. Fee: $75.


Jul 18-20 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18049

Jul 11-13 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18056 Creepy Crawly CrittersAges 3 - 5. Bzzzz! Come explore the world of bugs.Children will go on a bug hunt, and read stories about insects. Learn about earthworms, catch butterfliesand grouchy lady bugs. Crafts include very hungry cater-pillars and butterflies, grouchy ladybugs. Every child receives a toy bug to take home. Fee: $75.



Jun 27-29 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18038 Hawaiian LuauAges 3 - 5. Come enjoy the sun and sand on our Hawai-ian vacation! Children will enjoy sand and water play, explore seashells and make waves. Create Leis and grass skirts, and help build a working volcano. Each child receives a beachball to take home. Fee: $75.


Jun 20-22 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18021

Aug 8-10 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18018

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To Infinity & BeyondAges 3 - 5. Join Buzz and Woody as we create our own adventures. Kids will have a blast playing Toy Story themed games and activities like Buzz Tag and Woody Says! Kids will take home their favorite character at the end of the camp. Fee: $75.


Jun 27-29 M-W 1:00pm-4:00pm Green Ridge 17947

What’s the Weather?Ages 3 - 5. Rain, Snow, Sleet, or Ice! Let’s explore what the weather does and learn about the water cycle. Children will have fun and learn lots about earth sci-ence through fun and educational activities. Fee: $75.


Jun 20-22 M-W 1:00pm-4:00pm Green Ridge 17946

Fairytales Come to LifeAges 3 - 5. Come with us to a far away land! Become a fairytale princess or queen. Dress in royal costumes, read classic fairy tales, and lots more! Everyone will receive a jeweled crown to take home. Fee: $75.


Jun 27-29 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18003

Jun 20-22 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18013

Fun with FoodAges 3 - 5. Play with your food! Make sure your kids come prepared to get messy in this fun camp that allows them to play with food and learn about healthy treats. Please let Tammy (777-6300) know of any food aller-gies when registering. Fee: $75.


Jul 5-7 Tu-Th 1:00pm-4:00pm Green Ridge 17948

Creative KidsAges 3 - 5. Be prepared to get a little messy and get creative! Kids will have a blast playing and creating art through mixed media. Fee: $75.


Jul 18-20 M-W 1:00pm-4:00pm Green Ridge 17950

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Pirate AdventureAges 3 - 5. Ahoy mates! Join us this week for some pirate fun! Dress up like a pirate, make treasure chests, and dig in the sand for buried treasure. Enjoy outdoor water play. make swords, and create and race your own pirate ship. Every child receives a pirate hat to take home. Fee: $75.



Jul 18-20 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18062 Space Station CampAges 3 - 5. Five.. Four... Three... Two... One... Blast off! In this camp we will explore outer space and learn about rockets,astronauts, stars and planets. We’ll paint a moon landscape, build friendly aliens, investigate Mars mud and make delicious astronaut treats! Take home an alien, rocket ship or astronaut figurine. In-structor: Christina Fisher. Fee: $75.


Jul 25-27 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18063

Aug 1-3 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18066

Dinosaur StompAges 3 - 5. Chomp! Stomp! Romp! Enter the time ma-chine and go back in time to when ferocious dinosaurs walked the earth. Make dinosaur footprints, dig for dinosaur bones and lots more! Every child receives a dinosaur to take home! Fee: $75.


Aug 1-3 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18067


Princess Tea Party Ages 3 - 5. Come play with Belle, Cinderella, Ariel and more in this fun camp! Girls will be able to play dress-up, learn princess manners, and participate in princess activities. All girls will go home with their own tiara. Fee: $75.


Aug 1-3 M-W 1:00pm-4:00pm Green Ridge 17951

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Princess CampAges 5 - 8. Hear ye! Hear ye! All princesses are cor-dially invited to the royal ball! We’ll make princess tea cakes, crowns, wands and more to get ready for the big day. Fee: $70.


Jun 13-17 M-F 1:00pm-3:00pm Brambleton 18245

Drawing & Painting CampAges 5 - 8. Learn how to sketch, learn various drawing exercises and use different drawing materials. Students will also paint with watercolors and experiment with various watercolor techniques. Oil pastels, tempera paints and chalk will also be used. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $70.


Jun 13-17 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18127

Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton 18257 Craft CampAges 5 - 8. Spend the week creating all sorts of keep-sakes to give as gifts or for decorating your room at home! Make a decorative pencil cup, a mirror mosaic, painted t-shirts, paper mache and much more. Instruc-tor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $70.



Jun 20-24 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton 18155

Advanced Mixed Media CampAges 5 - 8. Spend a week working with all kinds of art materials. Be creative using paint, chalk pastels, paper mache, pencils, making collages, tie-dye t-shirts and more! Fee: $70


Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18129

Jul 18-22 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18262

Ooey, Gooey, and Slimey TooAges 5 - 8. Get ready for a wacky week of icky, sticky, ooey, gooey creations! Be ready to make a mess and have some fun. Physical games and activities will be included as well. Be sure to wear old clothes. Fee: $70.



Aug 1-5 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18251

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Summer Fun YouthY Crime Scene Investigation Camp

Ages 6 - 10. Everyday a new mystery! Kids will be-come sleuths in this fun camp about solving various crimes here at Green Ridge through scientific and logi-cal methods. Supplies included. Fee: $100.


Aug 15-19 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18172

Planet RecreationAges 6 - 10. What games do kids in other parts of the world play? Come learn new games in this fun camp and learn about other cultures. You might come away learning a new favorite game! Fee: $75.


Jul 5-8 Tu-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18163

Kid Fit CampAges 6 - 10. Kids will learn the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition in this camp. Please come prepared to play in proper attire and shoes. Fee: $75.



Edible Art CampAges 6 - 10. Art that you can eat and eat while you are making? Their little masterpieces look good not only because they are amazing works of art but also they are yummy to eat! Fee: $75.


Jul 18-22 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18166

Around the World CampAges 6 - 10. Egypt, China, Australia! Travel around the world through games, activities and of course food. Experience different cultures and traditions. Fee: $75.



Multi Media CampAges 6 - 8. Spend the week using different types of ar-tistic styles to create collage cities, recycled sculptures, Raggedy Ann and Andy drawing, Eric Carle inspired art and much more. Fee: $70


Jul 11-15 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Craig Center 18504

Math ArtAges 9 - 12. Have fun creating works of art and us-ing math at the same time. Projects will include string art, shading geometric shapes, drawing in 1 and 2 point perspective and much more. All lessons will include patterns or the use of rulers. Fere: $70.



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You Animal!Ages 5 - 8. Bring out the animal inside you! Spend the week creating animals out of just about anything you can imagine; food, paper, clay and more. Fee: $70.


Jul 5-8 Tu-F 10:00am-12:30pm Brambleton 18254

Crazy Face CreationsAges 5 - 9. What kinda face is that? Create faces out of all kinds of materials such as clay, paper, dough, paper mache, paint and more. Make them happy, make them sad, make them silly, make them mad. Let your creativ-ity be in control. Fee: $70.


Jul 5-8 Tu-F 2:00pm-4:30pm Brambleton 18170

Kids in the KitchenAges: 5-8. Put on your chefs hat and get out those mea-suring cups and mixing bowls! Join us in the kitchen learning how to make easy to prepare meals, healthy snacks and many more yummy treats. Fee: $70.



Jul 25-29 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton 18258

Road TripAges 5 - 8. Pack your bags and get ready for an adven-ture that will take you through the USA and around the world! Learn about unique locations, plus customs and traditions from around the world. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement! Fee: $70.


Jul 11-14 M-Th 2:00pm-4:30pm Brambleton 18252


Planet Savers CampAges 5 - 8. Be creative and help the environment at the same time. All of our crafts will be from recycled ma-terials. Make a difference while having fun with crafts, playing games & more! Fee: $70.


Aug 8-12 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 18263

Trains, Planes, & AutomobilesAges 6 - 10. Investigate different modes of transporta-tion and their histories in this fun camp for vehicle enthusiasts! Kids will also visit The Virginia Museum of Transportation. Fee: $90.



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Super Soakers CampAges 6 - 12. Get ready to experience WATER! Par-ticipants will be transported to different areas in Roa-noke and New River Valley to become exposed to different types of aquatic environments. Trips may in-clude Smith Mountain lake, New River, and of course SPLASH VALLEY! Activities will include swimming, tubing, snorkeling, and water safety. Participants should have passed Level 2 swimming class. Please call 777-6303 for registration information. Fee: $140.


Jul 5-Jul 8 Tu-F 9:00am-4:00pm Green Ridge 18136

Aug 16-19 Tu-F 9:00am-4:00pm Green Ridge 18137 Splash CampAges 6 - 12. This is your chance to experience all the aquatics features Roanoke County has to offer. Camp participants will spend time enjoying both our indoor and outdoor water parks, water games, crafts, and ac-tivities under the direct supervision of our Ellis certified lifeguard staff. Camp is open to children ages 6 to 12 yrs. old. Participants should be comfortable in the wa-ter and life jackets are provided. Fee: $90.


Jun 13-17 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18133



Cake and Candy CampAges 9-12. Do you want to be the next Ace of Cakes? Learn basic cake decorating techniques and make an assortment of candies as well. Be prepared for a fun week of cake and candy making that you can share with your family and friends. Each participant will receive their very own cake decorating set. Fee: $75.


Jul 18-21 M-Th 10:00am-12:30pm Brambleton 18248 Bieber Fever!Ages 6-12. If you’ve got that Bieber Fever then this camp is the one for you! Learn choreography from to your favorite Justin Bieber songs! You will also get the chance to create your own Justin Bieber t-shirts and sport that Bieber Fever everywhere you go! Fee: $75.

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Chemistry CollisionsAges 6-14. Create gooey silly putty, make the nastiest slime you can, and much more! Each day your child will bring home two very cool experiments. Fee: $75.

Ages Date Day Time Place Course#

6-10 Jun 13-17 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 17930

9-14 Aug 15-19 M-F 8:30am-12:30pm Green Ridge 18177

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Building Blocks CampAges 5 - 9. Build something cool this summer! Work on several Lego projects this week using kits and imagina-tion to create Lego Masterpieces! Take home a CD of memories & Lego memorabilia. Fee: $85.



Puzzle SolversAges 9 - 12. Did that really happen? How do they do that? Find out the answers to these questions and many more while you try to prove if it’s a myth or if it’s real. Fee: $70.


Aug 8-12 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton 18264

Exergame CampAges 6 - 10. Video Games for Exercise? Kids will have a blast challenging themselves and each other with ac-tive video gaming. A whole camp devoted to Wii, Kinect, Makoto and more! Last day of the camp will be a day of tournaments with prizes for all! Fee: $75.




Just for Girls CampAges 9-12. Calling all girls! Come spend the week creat-ing jewelry, making crafts, doing face painting, making a hand sewn pillow, making edible food art, making natural body lotion and more. What fun! Fee: $70.



Camp American GirlsAges 6-12. Bring your American Girl doll (or favorite doll) to summer camp! Each day we will have a new theme for you and your doll. Over the course of the week we’ll have an American Doll day at the beach, a birthday party, a fashion party, and a slumber party. We will make art projects for both the dolls and the girls as we paint, stamp, sculpt, collage and draw. Take home projects each day. Bring your favorite doll and come to play! Fee: $75.



Ceramics CampAges 9 - 12. Spend the week getting your hands dirty working with clay! Lessons will include pinch pots, pen-cil holder, tea cup, slab bowl, dragon sculpture and much more. Projects will be glazed or painted. Fee: $80


Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Craig Center 18386


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KidStock Theater CampAges 6-17. Let June Bug take you on a wildly en-tertaining trip through Alice’s looking glass to the beat of a hip-hopping soundtrack by Bill Francoeur. This silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass depicts the coming-of-age story with fun twists and music audiences of all ages will adore. You’ll recognize some of your favorite characters of Wonderland and meet dozens of new ones along Al-ice’s journey. As a pawn from the second square of the chessboard, Alice must travel to the eighth square to accomplish her goal of becoming a queen. Each step of her passage brings her face to face with new characters and adventures as well as celebrations when she achieves each aspiration. Like all KID-STOCK CAMPS, this begins on Monday and ends Friday with an evening performance. The week is filled with acting, singing, dancing, workshops and more. Fee: $125.



Music MedleyAges 8-12. This camp is a great way to get introduced to all the instuments need to become a rock star! Stu-dents age 8-12 get a taste of guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals....all the things you need to start your own band.Previous music experience welcome but not necessary. Participants may bring their own instruments, if they have them (optional). Topics also include songwriting, making audio recordings, and making music videos. Instructor: Randolph Walker. Fee: $90.



Colonial Crafts CampAges 9 - 12. Take a trip back in time to the colonial era and have fun making crafts along the way. Spend the week learning embroidery, making a quilted pil-low, a corn husk doll and a clay cup. Fee: $70.


Jun 20-24 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Craig Center 18386

Around the World Cuisine CampAges 8 - 17. Travel with us on a food journey of cu-linary delight! Everyday we will visit a new destina-tion of food. June 20-24, we will visit Italy, India, Asia, French, and American popular food choices. July 11-15, culinary visits will include Mexico, Mid-dle East, Germany, Greece, and USA. All classes are at Foodies. Fee: $130


Jun 20-24 M-F 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies 18642

Jul 11-15 M-F 11:00am-1:00pm Foodies 18643

KidSign CampAges 9 - 13. Have fun as you learn signs through in-teresting games and sign language activities. Enjoy two silent field trips; learn finger spelling, a large sign vocabulary and fun activities. Program fee: $75.



Camp RecAges 8-11. This is a full day camp that combines the best of both worlds here in Roanoke....Camp Roanoke and Green Ridge Recreation Center. Each morning during the week you’ll ride the bus from Green Ridge to Camp Roanoke where you will have the opportunity to experience the outdoor camp experience - archery, rock wall climbing, hiking and field games. Each af-ternoon, you’ll spend at Green Ridge taking advantage of everything that it has to offer - even Splash Valley! Please pack a lunch each day, snacks will be provided. Fee: $200.



Drawing CampAges 9 - 13. Learn how to draw still life, landscape and figure drawing. Lessons will teach students how to solve drawing problems such as outlining, perspective and shading.. Fee: $70.



Sculpture CampAges 9 - 12. Explore the world of sculpture by creating art projects using paper mache, plaster, clay and more. Lessons will include abstract and realistic sculptures. Imagination and innovation strongly encouraged. Fee: $80.



Extreme Recess CampAges 6 - 14. Ever wish there was a camp that was play the entire time? This is it! The extreme recess camp will keep your kids busy with high energy activities like four square, dodgeball, capture the flag. and more! Be prepared to play with proper gym attire. Fee: $55.

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10-14 Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 1:00-5:00pm Green Ridge 18184

Outdoor Extreme RecessAges 6-10. All your favorite games from recess wrapped into one awesome week of camp. Spend the week at Waldrond park playing all the best outdoor recess games....they’ll even been messy water games one day! Come ready to play and bring a water bottle - you’ll need it. In case of inclement weather, the camp will meet at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Fee: $75.


Jul 11-15 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Walrond 18690

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Teen Travel CampsAges 11 - 17. Get off the sofa this summer and give the video games a break! Travel with us to a different excit-ing destination every day. Fee:$195. • Week of June 13-17 - Travel to Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Natural Bridge Caverns, Douthat State Park, Peaks of Otter and Fairystone State Park. • Week of June 27-July 1 - Travel to Hungry Mother State Park, Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Fairystone State Park, Peaks of Otter, and Splash Valley • Week of August 1-5 - Travel to Claytor Lake State Park, Peaks of Otter, Roaring Run Falls, Fairystone State Park, and Splash Valley.

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Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 8:00am-4:00pm Brambleton 17783

Aug 1-5 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm Brambleton 17784 Day at Skelton 4-H Camp for TeensAges 11 - 17. Join us as we head to the Skelton 4-H Center each day. You will participate in many exciting activities like horseback riding, canoeing, riflery, and swimming just to name a few! Lunch, transportation and equipment are all included in this program. Fee: $195.

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South of the Border CampAges 10 - 14. Food, language and fun! Join us as we ‘travel’ south of the border and learn some of the lan-guage and culture of the Latino nations. Fee: $75.



Fit Camp for TeensAges 13 - 17. Cycle, step, nutrition oh my! Teens will learn the moves of several of our most popular group exercise classes as well as learn about healthy eating choices. Fee: $75.



Chess CampAges 10 - 17. Rook, King, Queen. Learn how to play chess and strategies to outwit your opponent. Thursday and Friday, teens will face off in matches against each other. Fee: $60.



Ceramic Camp for TeensAges 10-16. Love to paint? Create your own beautiful ceramic pieces for you to make for yourself or as a gift. This camp is all about paint, so please come prepared to get messy. Pieces will be fired in the kiln on Friday and will be able to be picked up on Monday after the camp at Green Ridge. Fee: $125.



Glee Club CampAges 10 - 16. Don’t Stop Believin’ what a star you can be! A twist off of one of the year’s hottest show, Glee. Teens will sing and move to hit songs with a perfor-mance the last day to family and friends. Fee: $85.


Jun 20-24 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18173


Mixed Media CampAges 9-14 Mix it up! Join us for a creative explosion! We will use many mediums such as ceramic, paper, t-shirts and more to create cool art projects. Fee: $75.


Jun 27-Jul 1 M-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18285

Hip-Hop CampAges 10 - 17. Choreography and hip hop tunes com-bine! Moves taught will be straight from hot music videos on MTV and movies. Learn the latest and the greatest routines.. Fee: $75.


Jul 5-8 Tu-F 8:30am-12:30pm Green Ridge 18182

Aug 9-12 Tu-F 1:00pm-5:00pm Green Ridge 18185

Horticulture CampAges 10 - 14. Nitrogen Deficiency? Soil pH? Learn about plant nutrition, growing zones, and growing herbs and flowers for your own planter garden. All ma-terials will be included in the fee. Fee: $100.



Cake Decorating CampAges 11 - 17. Fondant it! Learn how to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and cookies using various tips and styles. Take away your creations in this fun class. The week concludes with a cake decorating contest. All materials will be included in the fee. Fee: $100.



Babysitting CampAges 11 - 16. Learn First Aid and CPR for adult, child, and infant as well as games and activities to do with children while babysitting. Fee: $85.



Clothing Designer CampAges 12 - 16. Put together your ensemble in this fun camp. At the end of the camp we will put on a runway show to model your creations. Please bring a portable sewing machine with you. All other materials will be included in the fee. Fee: $100.



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Golf Camp for Little ChippersAges 5-7. Does your child wonder where your husband goes every Saturday morning or would you like your child to learn a sport they will be able to play for the rest of their life? If so, send them to a series of weekly one day clinics led by PGA Golf professionals from lo-cal golf courses where they will learn the proper funda-mentals needed to begin playing golf. The clinics will focus on learning the grip, swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and life skills. Campers are required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of prearranged loaner sets are available for free by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department. Fee: $45.


Jun 17-Jul 22 F 9:00am-9:45am 1st Tee Roanoke 17970

Golf Camp at Ashley PlantationAges 9 - 12. Developed by Ashley Plantation PGA Pro-fessional Jeff Sprinkle, Ashley Plantations junior golf camp is a golf experience unlike any other. Each par-ticipant will receive 12 hours of professional group in-struction using some of the latest technology to get your junior golfer off on the right foot. Friday is truly a special day when campers get the opportunity to take their skills to the course for what may be their first ever round of golf followed by an awards cookout. Parents are encour-aged to attend the Friday session and complimentary carts will be provided for spectators. Each camper will also receive a camp group picture, PGA Junior Member-ship, Rules of Golf booklet, and reduced green fees for future play. Fee: $150.


Jul 18-21 M-Th 8:00am-11:00am Ashley Plantation 17985

Golf Camp at Blue Hills Golf CourseAges 7 - 13. Let your son or daugther learn the exciting game of golf from PGA Professionals from Blue Hills Golf Course. Camp instruction to include: Putting, Pitch-ing, Chipping, Bunker Play, Full Swing, and Course Eti-quette. Campers will play a couple of holes on the golf course with the instructors the last day of the clinic. The first two days will be conducted on the driving range and putting greens. Campers must provide their own age ap-propriate equipment. I limited number of loaner sets are available by contacting Roanoke County Parks and Rec-reation.. Fee: $69


Jun 14-16 Tu-Th 8:00am-10:00 Blue Hills 18571

Golf Camp for Girls Only!Ages 6-12. Does your daughter or granddaughter want to tag along when you go play golf or are you looking to find something that you can do for several years to-gether? If so, allow LPGA Professionals from 1st Tee of Roanoke to spend the week teaching her the grip, basic swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and life skills. The last day campers will have the opportunity to com-pete for special awards and prizes. Campers are required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of prearranged loaner sets are available by request. Fee: $100.


Jun 21-23 Tu-Th 9:30am-12:30pm Golf Course 17972

Golf Camp at 1st TeeAges 8-12. Do you want your child to learn a sport they will be able to play for the rest of their life? If so, send them to a weeklong camp led by Golf Professionals from the 1st Tee where they will learn the proper fun-damentals needed to begin playing golf. The first three days of the camp will focus on learning the basic club grip, swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and life skills. The last day campers will have the opportunity to compete for special awards and prizes. Campers are required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of loaner clubs are available at no charge. Fee: $125


Jun 20- Jul 18 M 5:30pm-7:30pm 1st Tee Roanoke 17973

Jul 11-Aug 8 M 9:30am-11:30am 1st Tee Roanoke 18244

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Tennis CampAges 7 - 14. This fun and exciting camp is great for all levels of junior players who are looking to get started in tennis or develop their young games. The camp is lead by 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches and players who will instruct campers on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. This program is perfect for improving children’s coordina-tion, agility, and fitness. Fee: $125.


Jun 13-16 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Garst Mill 18027

Jun 27-30 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Walrond Park 18029

Jul 11-14 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Darrell Shell 18030

Jul 18-21 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Garst Mill 18028

Aug 8-11 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Darrell Shell 18033 Tennis Camp for TeensAges 12 - 17. An aspiring tennis player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for them to learn or improve their game with instruction from cur-rent and former college coaches and players. This pro-gram is perfect for past tennis campers who are looking to polish their skills or learn a sport to last a lifetime. Fee: $75.


Aug 1-4 M-Th 5:30pm-7:30pm Hidden Val HS 18041

Tennis Camp for TotsAges 4 - 7. A similar program to our popular youth ten-nis camp yet designed specifically for youth with little or no previous tennis experience. Fee: $50.


Jun 27-30 M-Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Walrond Park 18034

Jul 11-14 M-Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Garst Mill Park 18039

Jul 25-28 M-Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Darrell Shell 18040 Tennis Camp for Girls OnlyAges 7-12. Allow your daughter to experience a life-time sport in an environment where she is comfortable with her peers. Led by Roanoke College Women’s Ten-nis Coach and Players, this program is sure to provide positive role models and instruction for young ladies. Campers will be instructed on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Regis-tration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. Fee: $125.


Jul 25-28 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Garst Mill 18042

Soccer Camp for Little StrikersAges 4 - 6. A budding soccer player in the family? This camp will help children develop the basic soc-cer skills (kicking, trapping, running and agility) that are needed to participate in organized soccer. The camp is led by 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches who format their camps based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of Amer-ica’s developmental guidelines, which focus on the fundamentals in a fun and safe atmosphere. Fee: $89.


Jun 20-23 M-Th 9:00am-11:00am Bonsack ES 18006

Jun 27-30 M-Th 9:00am-11:00am Cave Spr MS 18007

Jul 11-14 M-Th 9:00am-11:00am Burlington ES 18008

Jul 25-28 M-Th 9:00am-11:00am Hidden Val MS 18009

Soccer CampAges 6 - 14. For over nine years, Roanoke County’s most popular camp has helped hundreds of area youth expand their soccer skills. Led by area college and high school coaches and players, these camps are sure to help your child expand on the skills need-ed for organized soccer. The format is based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s guidelines, focusing on the fundamentals in a fun and safe atmosphere. Fee: $125 for half day and $175 for full day.


Jun 20-23 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Bonsack 17997

Jun 27-30 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Cave Spr MS 17998

Jul 11-14 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Burlington ES 17999

Jul 25-28 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Hidden Val MS 18000



Soccer Camp for Advanced PlayersAges 8 - 14. A dedicated soccer player in the fam-ily? This camp is the perfect opportunity for them to immerse themselves in soccer for a week. The camp will focus on the nuisances of the game with spe-cial attention paid to game strategy and advanced techniques. Each camper should have a solid under-standing of the game and fundamentals. Minimum of three years of soccer experience required. Fee: $125 for half day and $175 for full day.




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Basketball CampAges 6 - 11. Does your child love basketball or have aspirations to play middle school basketball? If so, we provide the perfect opportunity for them to spend a week with area varsity basketball teams honing the skills they will need to play organized basketball. Campers will be instructed on the basics of shooting, dribbling, and defending with special attention paid to proper fun-damentals. This popular camp always fills up early so don’t delay with your registration. Please note, due to the popularity of the Hidden Valley location, a separate camp has been developed specifically for girls! Fee: $75.


Jun 13-16 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Hidden Val HS 16540

Jun 20-23 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Northside HS 18381

Basketball Camp for Girls Only!Ages 6 - 13. Are you looking for positive female role models for your daughter? If so, send your daughter to Roanoke County’s GIRLS ONLY basketball camp lead by an area varsity girls basketball coaching staff and several college and high school players. Campers will experience the same level of coaching as our popu-lar basketball camp but in a comfortable environment where they can experience and learn the fundamentals of the game. Fee $50.


Jun 20-22 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Hidden Valley HS 18512

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Basketball for Little DribblersAges 6 - 8. A similar program to our very popular basketball camp yet designed specifically for children with limited or no previous basketball experience. The camp will feature 75% basketball instruction and 25% organized non basketball play to ensure that campers are having a fun and active time. Fee: $75.



Archery CampAges 8 - 14. This program is designed to open the world of archery to children in a safe and fun environ-ment. The camps core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, ‘Basic Archery Instructor.’ The pro-gram is the perfect opportunity to open the world of archery to children. Fee: $75.




Football CampAges 6 - 12. Is your child ready for the fall football season or are you worried that they do not have the fun-damental skills needed to play organized football? If so, send them to this weeklong camp led by area varsity football teams to work on their football skills. Campers will be instructed on the basics of football including position responsibilities and skills, game strategy, and proper techniques. This is a non contact camp and a perfect opportunity for youth to prepare for the upcom-ing football season. Fee: $50.


Jul 18-21 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Northside HS 17968

Baseball CampAges 6 - 12. Did your son enjoy the recreation baseball season but wanted it to never end? If so, we have the perfect camp that will allow them to spend a week with an area varsity baseball team improving their baseball skills. Each camper will be instructed on the basics of hitting, fielding, pitching and base running with spe-cial attention paid to proper fundamentals. Fee: $75.



Softball CampAges 6 - 12. Our youth softball camps are designed to teach fundamental softball skills in a fun and exciting environment. Campers will be instructed on the basics of hitting, infieliding, and base running with special at-tention paid to proper fundaments. Each camp is led by the Virginia Extreme Force travel softball coaches with numerous players from local middle and high schools acting as counselors for the week. Registration is lim-ited to allow for a camper to staff ratio of 7:1. Fee: $50.


Jul 11-14 M-Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Darrell Shell P 18016

Jul 18-21 M-Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Northside HS 18015

Spend & SaveIf your family spends over $1,000 on Summer Camp programs, you’re eligible for discounts of up to 15% off! See page 14. 5(540) 387-6078 ext. 0 • www.RoanokeCountyParks.com(540) 387-6078 ext. 0 • www.RoanokeCountyParks.com

Cheer CampAges 6 - 12. Let your daughter have a blast discover-ing what cheerleading is really all about. Your daughter will spend the week with an area high school cheer-leading team to offer a four day cheerleading camp that will cover all aspects of cheering. Topics include jumps, tumbling, pom pom routines, yelling and safety with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. Fee: $50.


Jul 18-21 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 17967

Cheer Camp from Synergy CheerAges 7-12 Has your daughter already discovered cheer-leading or knows she already loves it? If she has, let her experience the world of competitive cheerleading from the experienced staff at Synergy Cheer! Each partici-pant will receive tumble, stunt and cheer training from some of the top teachers in the Roanoke Valley at the state of the art Synergy Cheer Gym. Regular $65.


Jul 11-14 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Synergy Gym 18368

Lacrosse CampAges 7 - 12. Does your child love sports but wants to try something new? If so, we have the perfect camp for them! Our youth lacrosse camp is a great place for any young lacrosse player to improve their skills, get great exercise, make new friends and most importantly to have fun! Our camps are designed to give players the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to com-pete in lacrosse on a recreational level. Every aspect of the game is covered from rules to teaching your child the proper fundamentals and skills needed to become a valuable team player. The camp is “non contact’’ la-crosse so there is no need for pads. Helmets will be provided. Please bring a lacrosse stick. Fee: $75.



Lacrosse Camp for Girls Only!Ages 7 - 12. Is your daughter getting tired of the same old sports, year after year? If so, teach them the fast-est growing sport in the nation, LACROSSE! This girls only camp is lead by area high school women’s lacrosse coaches who will teach your child every aspect of the game from rules to teaching your child the proper fundamentals and skills needed to become a valuable team player. Girls lacrosse is ‘’non contact’’ so there is no need for pads. Eye shields will be provided. Please bring a lacrosse stick. Fee: $50.


Jul 18-21 M-Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Hidden Val MS 17990

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Volleyball CampAges 8 - 13. Have a child who is interested in playing volleyball yet have no idea where to begin? If so, this camp is perfect for them. Each camper will be schooled on the basics of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, spiking, digging, blocking and court position-ing from high school coaches. The camp is designed specifically to give beginner or intermediate level play-ers the skills needed to try out for middle school and junior varsity volleyball. Fee: $75.


Jun 27-30 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18044

Jul 25-28 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Green Ridge 18046

Fencing CampAges 12 - 17. En garde! This camp is designed to in-troduce complete beginners as well as further develop intermediates in modern Olympic-style Fencing. It will include a brief history of the sport and general sword use over time, specific stretching and drill work, regu-lar instruction periods, and weekly fencing bouts with classmates and visiting instructors. Instructor: James A. Moser. Fee: $100.




On-the-Go Sports CampAges 11 - 17. Join us for a week of non-stop sports fun. We will travel to all the popular sport spots with a cook-out included on Thursday! This is a week destined for excitement! We will leave from the Brambleton Center each day. Fee: $165July 18 Putt-Putt 12:30pm-3:30pm July 19 Go Carts 12:30pm-3:30pm July 20 Bowling 12:30pm-3:30pm July 21 Swimming Smith Mt. SP 11:00am-4:00pm July 22 Salem Red Sox Game 6:00pm-10:30pm


Jul 18-22 M-F 12:30pm-3:30pm Brambleton 17785

Sports GaloreAges 10 - 14. Learn all the most popular games: tennis, badminton, volleyball, football, baseball, and basket-ball in this fun camp. We will take it outside to Green Hill Park on Thursday to have more space (meet at Green Ridge Recreation Center and we will transport in vans). Fee: $55.



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• If you think your family qualifies, you must ASK specifically for the discount. Discounts will not be taken automatically.

• This offer is valid only on camps registered between April 12, 2011 and June 15, 2011. Individuals who have registered at “Earlybird” rates have in most cases already received a discount equal-to or greater-than this offering.

• Your spending level is based on the total dol-lar amount spent per household.

• Only youth summer camp programs running between June 1, 2011 and September 1, 2011 qualify for this program. This offer may not be combined with ANY other recreation programs.

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Spend & SaveA new “per-household” summer camp discount

If you have a multiple child household, or just sign up for many consecutive weeks of camp, your summer can be expensive. That’s why we’re introducing a new discount for households spending $1,000 or more on summer camp programs with Roanoke County.

Spend $1,000 or more = 5% discountSpend $2,500 or more = 10% discount

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Log onto our website: www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. Click on the Register Online icon shown here. Type the course code of the camp you want in the search box. OR, click on the “Programs & Activities” tab, and select “CAMPS” at bottom left.

Call us at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0 to register by phone. Phone registration is required for the “Spend & Save” discount.

Brambleton Center3738 Brambleton Avenue 24018

Green Ridge Recreation Center7415 Wood Haven Road 24019

Administrative Offices1206 Kessler Mill Road 24153

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Splash alleyA day at the beach, without the drive.The weather is warming up, and the area’s most exciting aquatics destination opens for the season on Friday, May 27. Enjoy the water slides, current river, sprayground and more for a low daily fee!

New this season, visit after 4:00pm on any day and pay reduced admission of $5 for Roanoke County residents or $7 for non-County visitors. Or save any time by purchasing a 15-punch pass at the gate.


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Splash Valley is located just off Interstate 581, Exit 2N. Left on Valleypointe Parkway, then 0.7 miles.

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