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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Whether it is a camp that lasts a few days or all summer, we have your go-to guide right here! Locally or far away, each camp offers something for every child. The next several pages showcase a variety of camps in and around the area to help make summer decisions a bit easier!
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NATURE CAMP
at Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com
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Capon Bridge, WV • 56th Season Hike the mountains, Swim with newts, Catch butterflies, Variety and laughter. Small groups. 2-week sessions Ages 11-15
Oakland School Oakland School Oakland School School 128 Oakland Farm Way, Oakland Troy, VA 22973 admissions@oaklandschool.net
1-week session Ages 8 - 10 Adult Weekend Ages 21+
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GRYMES MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Joyful Learning A co-educational independent day school for Pre K - eighth grade in Orange, Virginia Spanish starting in Pre K Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Public Speaking for all ages Hands-on, active learning through a vibrant and lively curriculum Creative Writing Engineering “Rad Lab” 1:1 technology
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WOODBERRY FOREST SUMMER CAMPS
football camp
basketball camp
lacrosse camp
June 8–10 • Ages 5–10
July 11–14 • Ages 12–16
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WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL woodberry forest, virginia
22989 • woodberry.org
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Since 1967, Woodberry Forest’s summer camps have been getting boys outside to play their favorite sports or try new ones. Visit woodberry.org/camps or call 540-672-6044 to register!
July 19–22 • Ages 12–16
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com
July 15–18 • Ages 9–16
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GRAND CAVERNS
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com
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Grottoes, VA
1.888.430.CAVE
www.GrandCaverns.com
NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK
Ranked #2 cave in the USA by Parade Magazine as well as we are America’s oldest continually open show cave. Open since 1806. Recieve a $2 discount on adult ticket with this ad.
Call about our adventure tours, now available!
presents light house studio our award-winning
SUMMER FILM ACADEMY for rising 3rd graders through college freshmen
Movie Musical MusicVideo Animated Film Narrative Creative Game Making Virtual Reality Filmmaking Documentary 3D VFX Intro & Intermediate Filmmaking Movie Makers
Spots fill quickly! Register today at: lighthousestudio.org/summer-film-academy-2018
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Owned and Operated by the UVA Foundation
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SPORTS CAMPS | ROCK WALL | SWIMMING NATURE ACTIVITIES | TENNIS | SQUASH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | ARTS & CRAFTS Email Samantha: Sstrong@BoarsHeadResort.com www.BoarsHeadResort.com | phone: (434) 972-6031
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Join Boar’s Head Sports Club and receive a complimentary 8-week summer camp. For more information about summer camps or family memberships, contact Samantha Strong.
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SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
SUMMER DAY CAMPS Music Brings Us Together Music! Yoga! Art!
Find your inner creative being! Learn fiddle and ukulele tunes, traditional dances and songs, make gorgeous art, plus yoga in the afternoons! Instructors: Anna Hennessey and Norah Caldwell Mon., June 18, 2018 – Fri., June 29, 2018 Ages 8-12 9am – 3pm $650, includes all materials
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Day Camps Summer Academy Striker/Keeper Blue RIdge Residential Academy • World Cup Camp • Year-round League Play • Adults, Youth, Coach Training, Ref Training
Front Porch String Band Camp
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July 16, 2018 – July 20, 2018 Kids – Adults 9am – 3pm Calling lovers of old-time string band music, fiddle tunes, songs, square dances, and jam sessions! Learnrepertoire for fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and string bass. Cello, dulcimer, autoharp also welcome! $325
Rock Out!
Learn to write and record your original tunes, with friends! Open for students of all abilities. Instructors: Devon Sproule and Matt Curreri Mon., July 16 – Fri., July 27, 2018 Kids Ages 10-18 (students will be divided by age 10-13, 14+) 9am – 12pm $325
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Choose one day, a few days, or a few weeks! Ages 3-10 (Must be potty-independent) Half Day Options: Mon.-Fri. 1pm–4pm AND Mon. & Fri. 9am–12 pm
June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6 (closed 7/4) July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30 - August 3 August 6-10 August 13-17
Full Day Options: Monday: 9 am to 4 pm Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
Secret Agent: “Gym Bond” The Dragon’s Lair Slumber Party Master Builder LEGO Quest Hip Hop Karate Chop! Hawaiian Hide & Seek TLG Animal Planet Super Hero Training Camp Lights, Camera, ACTION! The Little Gym Summer Games The Missing Mermaid Palace
Members: $35/HALF DAY or $170/WEEK Members: $70/FULL DAY or $135/2 FULL DAYS Non-Members: $40/HALF DAY or $195/WEEK Non-Members: $80/FULL DAY or $155/2 FULL DAYS
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SKILL THRILL CAMPS: Ages 6-12
WEDNESDAYS: 9 am – 12 pm
Grade School Skill Thrill Camp helps children take their gymnastics skills to the next level through a more intense three-hour program. Kids focus on learning specific beginner, intermediate or advanced level skills while reviewing and practicing all-around gymnastics skills. It’s the perfect combination of fun, skill-building, and success!
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Caribbean Cartwheels & Hawaiian Handstands Amazing Aerials Front Handspring Festival Back Handspring Bonanza Back Tuck Beach! Vaulting Volcanoes! Caribbean Cartwheels & Hawaiian Handstands Front Handspring Festival Back Handspring Bonanza
2075 Bond Street, Suite #140 • Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-975-5437 • www.tlgcharlottesvilleva.com
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**In accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Social Services, TLG Charlottesville is a licensed child day center!**
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Arboretum Explorer Camp
Robotics Camp
Summer Honors Institute
June 24 - 30 | For rising high school juniors and seniors | $1,000 Get a first-hand look at college life as an Honors student! During your week-long stay at JMU, you will take courses with outstanding professors, and explore careers and academic majors. And don’t worry - afternoons and evening are saved for field trips and other activities exploring the Shenandoah Valley.
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Space Explorers Camp
July 9 - 28 | For rising 5th - 10th graders | $250 (full day), $125 (half day), $800 residential Are you interested in the mysteries of our universe? Explore the night sky and beyond at Space Explorers Camp! Enjoy a week of discovery through experiments, star-gazing, shows at the Planetarium, and maybe even a talk with someone from NASA.
Registration opens March 1st!
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Questions? Contact us!
heatwol@jmu.edu | (540) 568-422 | www.jmu.edu/outreach
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June 18 - 22 | For rising 5th - 8th graders | $300 Do you enjoy a challenge? JMU Robotics Camp pushes robots to the limit using the latest EV3 robot from LEGO.You’ll learn how to use advanced building and programming techniques with JMU physics professors who use LEGO robots in their college classes!
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June 18 - 22 | For rising 5 - 10 year olds | $80 The Arboretum Explorer Camp at the EJC Arboretum is a summer program designed to encourage a love of the outdoors, foster environmental stewardship, and inspire future scientists. Campers will catch bugs, learn about reptiles, investigate the pond, make crafts, and go on daily nature walks.
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SPECTRUM 2018
tripleccamp.com SUMMER PROGRAMS Only two hours west of C-ville
1- 4 Weeks Boys & Girls Ages 6-16 art | crafts | dance | cooking | theatre | fishing programs sewing | drumming | fencing | yoga | adventure
Session 1: June 11-22 • Session 2: June 25-July 6 Session 3: July 9-20 Rising 1st grade through 8th grade • Extended day option Director, Fran Smith | 434-760-3097 | fsmith@tandemfs.org
Register online at www.tandemfs.org/page/spectrum
Horseback Riding • White-Water Rafting • Climbing Tower • Sailing • Sports Mountain Boarding • Canoeing • Backpacking • Swimming • Arts & Crafts Organic Farm • Mountain Biking • Rock Climbing • 1,000 Ft. Zip Line • Performing Arts & more!
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A SAFE HAVEN FOR CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com
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The Pony Academy Where pony dreams come true
• English Saddle, Hunt seat, Trail riding • Practical instruction for the care and maintenance of horses • 1 and 2 week summer half-day camp sessions • Individual and group training for children and adults • Open to visitors outside Virginia • Please call for Camp Availability www.theponyacademycharlottesville.com 2149 Browns Gap Turnpike, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 • 434-823-6929
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The Pony Academy offers the ultimate horseback riding experience in Charlottesville...
Where being yourself comes naturally!
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info: 434.939.7445, johnahancock.com/classes or HancockJohnA.Artist@gmail.com
STEM: Robotics, Coding, Virtual Reality, Drones, App.io & More! Arts: Sculpture, Movie-Making, 3D Art, Drama, Photography & More! Off-site academies:
John A. Hancock, 1/4 page advert, Cville Summer Camps...FEB. 2018 3rd-9th Graders) KidsCollege@PVCC: June 11-Aug. 10 (Rising KidsCollege@Fluvanna: June 4-15 (Rising 1st-9th Graders) KidsCollege@CATEC: June 18-29 (Rising 7th-10th Graders)
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June 11-August 10 • Rising 1st–10th Graders
April 2 KIDSCollege@PVCC y ! b d e W r e E t N gis e R if t n u Disco Over 100 STEM & Arts Summer Academies Early Bird
1st Session: Working Large & Bold, Monday, June 18th-22nd (@ McGuffey ) 2nd Session: Telling A Story with Images, Monday, June 25th -29th (@ McGuffey ) 3rd Session: Combining Printing & Drawing, Monday, July 9th-13th (@ Crozet Arts)
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Teaching core values and life skills through the game of golf! Affordable, Fun, Empowering!
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com
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Equipment provided and scholarships available Spring, Summer & Fall Classes for ages 5-18
Sign up at TheFirstTeeVirginiaBlueRidge.org • info@thefirstteevbr.org • 434-978-0165
Summer Art Camp with Lee Alter | 3-12 years of age
Family based full-service therapy center specializing in pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Mon-Fri 10 to 12:30 - 9 separate weeks June 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27 July 30-Aug 3 or Aug 6-11
Call 760-9658 to register
69 Deane Road, Ruckersville, VA Give us a call 434-481-3524 or stop by. info@smalltalkva.com
working with watercolor, graphite, nature and going to mcguffey park, sand tray work and murals
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Pre-Professional Performing Arts Training Acting, Singing, Dancing, Technical Theatre
February 21 – 27, 2018 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly
221 Carlton Rd., Suite 4, Charlottesville, VA 22902 I DMRAdventures.com
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Mini Camps
Production Camps
123 E. Water St. Charlottesville
Specialty Camps
PreK - Rising 2nd grade
Rising 2nd grade and up
Rising 3rd grade and up
Imagination and creativity rule the day. Our energetic teachers will lead wee theater artists through wacky theater games fostering creativity, self-expression, and teamwork. Each camp culminates in a public performance for family and friends.
Join the Live Arts Youth Theater Company in an annual Summer Camp Production. You’ll perform in a full Live Arts show, make new friends, and collaborate with professional theater artists.
Focus on the funny, the creating your own play or just the music! Live Arts Specialty Camps are immersions into specific aspects of theater - lead by subject specialists. Each Specialty Camp culminates in a world-premiere showcase.
Fantasy Camp
The Tempest
Comedy Camp
Much Ado about Nothing
Comedy Camp
Wizard of OZ
Playwrights & Playmakers
June 11 – 15
Pirates & Mermaids June 18 – 22
Amazing Animals July 9 – 13
Fantasy Camp July 16 – 20
You - just like a pro!
3rd – 6th graders June 18 – 30 7th – 12th graders June 18 – 30
3rd – 9th graders July 16 – August 4
3rd-6th graders June 11 – 15
7th-12th graders June 11 – 15
5th-8th graders July 2 – 13
Disney’s Jungle Book Musical - KIDS
July 23 – 27
3rd – 9th graders August 6 – 18
Musical Theater Camp
Amazing Animals
Plus the Live Arts Summer Musical
Musical Theater Camp
Pirates & Mermaids
3rd-6th graders July 2 – 13
7th-12th graders July 2 – 13
August 6 – 10
Su m m er At L iveA r t s . org 434-977-4177