2011 Guide to Camps & Summer Programs
You’ll never forget your first camping
experience and neither will your children when they get their
first taste of outdoor adventure. Area day and summer camps
offer everything from sports camps, technology, and the usual
canoeing, hiking and overnight tenting experience to camps with
religious-based curriculum and those with specialized programs
designed for youth with special needs. It’s a jungle out there,
and this summer is the perfect time for your young one to set
out on an adventure!
All
Roads Lead to Fun!
The Academy
1639 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-8781
www.academychildcare.com
Our affordable summer camp is for children
ages 6-11, we keep them learning while they are having fun. We
have tons to offer including field trips, arts/crafts, weekly
science activities, cooking activities, and academic tutoring.
This year the children
will travel the road that leads to fun! Summer camp hours are
from 8:00-5:30 p.m. The cost is $95.00 per
week and the registration fee is $45.00. Private pay and state
assistance program welcome. We provide a small environment where
your child won't get lost in the crowd here!
The Anytime Summertime Camp
The
Little Gym
of Germantown
6645 Poplar Ave.
Germantown,
TN
38138
(901)
755-1323
www.tlggermantowntn.com
The Little
Gym offers non-competitive, skill-building camps for fitness,
fun and total development. Each week of camp is designed around
a theme and activities include games, obstacle courses and arts
and crafts. Camps are for children ages 3-10. Children must be
potty trained. If newly potty trained, please pack an extra set
of clothes. Flexible registrations available. Choose as many
weeks as you like and what days of the week best suit your
schedule. Camp dates: June 13th - Aug. 5th. For information and registration, call 901-755-1323.
Arts-A-Fire Summer Camp:
A Cultural Discovery &
Youth Development
in the Soul of Memphis!
Memphis
Black Arts
Alliance
FireHouse
Community
Arts
Center & Academy
985 South Bellevue Boulevard/Elvis Presley
Memphis,
TN 38106
(901) 948-9522
Email:
memphisarts@bellsouth.net
www.memphisblackartsalliance.org
ACTIVITIES include: Learn and have fun with American – African
History and Geography, acting, jazz/hip-hop & African
dance, musical theater, drawing, photography, painting,
crafts, drum, piano, band, creative writing, gardening, guest
speakers, reading, gardening, journaling, entrepreneurship and
field trips to: cultural attractions, swimming, fishing, walks
games, rehearsals for a musical theater productions and the
Arts-A-F!RE Showcase Finale. Camp dates for ages 7-17: May 23 –
August 5, 7:45 – 5:15pm. Discounts for siblings, members
and full pay – Before and After-Care Available 6:45 – 7:45 AM and
5:15 – 6:00 pm. $100 deposit by May 16 with payments
in full receive Free Extended Care! Register today!
LIMITED ENROLLMENT !!! CPR-trained, Culturally-Inspired
Professional, Mature & Experienced Staff & Administrators.
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Bartlett Hills Summer Rec Camp
Camp
Director:
Kathy Hogel
4641 Ellendale Road
Bartlett,
TN 38135
(901) 386-9763
www.bartletthills.org
We
only take 60 campers per day. Senior Counselors are certified in
CPR and First Aid.
Campers never leave campus. "Field Trips" come to us and
are included in your weekly fees. They include the Memphis Zoo,
Memphis Children's Museum, and Petting Farm. Weekly activities
include crafts, water day, electronics day and bring your wheels
to camp day. Campers will have the option of attending our
over-night Kid's Kamp during the week of July 5th - 8th for a
discounted rate. Children who are entering 1st grade through
entering 7th grade
Hours: 7am – 6pm Camp Dates:
May 31st - August 5th
Registration:
Complete the Registration Form found on-line and return it to
camp with your registration fee to reserve your campers
placement at camp. Registration is first come first
serve. You will receive a post card confirming your
students’ placement. Call if you have further questions.
Please note: $30 non-refundable registration fee per child
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
Central Office: (901) 278-2947
Website:
www.bgcm.org
Since 1962, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis has offered
leadership and support to thousands of youth ages 6 - 18.
Through one-to-one interaction with trained adult staff, Club
members learn to make positive decisions about their lives. They
do better in school, stay away from drugs and gangs and begin to
set personal goals for themselves, which ultimately them be
responsible citizens of our community.
For more information on the Memphis area Clubs, please call our Central
office or visit us online at
www.bgcm.org
BriarCamp
Camp
Directors: Jeannie Potts &
Marilyn King
Potts (76 South Houston Levee Rd., Eads, TN 38028)
King (6000 Briarcrest Ave.,
Memphis, TN 38120)
(901) 765-4620
Email:
jbpotts@briarcrest.com
We
offer TWO locations and the convenience of using either campus.
Drop-ins are always welcome for ½ days or all day.
Preschoolers turning 3 by June 1st will be now accepted in day
camp and MUST be potty trained. Briarcamp has extended camp to
9 weeks of WILD WEST fun. Campers can: play ”MINUTE TO WIN IT”, boot scoot to some line dancin’, or Explore
the Scientific and Technical world around us(Mad Science,
Computer Explorers, Bits, Bites & Bots)! Be a star in Disney’s
Sleeping Beauty or the Tennis pro of tomorrow!
Cowboy up for some summer fun with these minicamps: art,
Taekwondo, baton twirling, chess, skating, sewing, cooking
classes and so much more. Ping
pong, pool games and the ice cream man will fill the weeks!
Campers: Preschool - 6th grade are invited to
Briarcamp this summer to explore and create in a fun and safe
environment. May 31st-July 29. Camp hours are 7:00 am - 6 pm each day. Early
registration Deadline: May 6 - $40. After this date
regular registration: $50. Registration fee if attending only
minicamps--$20. Rates: Weekly $156 Daily $35
Half-day (5 hours or less) $25.
Camp Invention @ 8 area schools
(800) 968-4332
www.campinvention.org
CampNClubInvent@aol.com
Led by local
educators, this engaging program immerses children in grades one
through six in hands-on, inquiry-based activities disguised as
fun. In the CREATE Program, children are challenged to survive
on an alien planet, green up a polluted city, and design
amusement park rides. In the SPARK Program, explore the world's
most innovative animals, investigate the science behind bouncy
balls and create one to take home, build a clubhouse and crack
mysterious codes to solve a mystery. Both programs, younger
children will take apart discarded household appliances and
create fantasy inventions, while older children will use the
pieces and parts to build Rube Goldberg machines. Children will
also explore ancient cultures and sports like lacrosse and
soccer from civilizations around the world. Tuition for each
weeklong program is $220 -$215. Discounts are available. Call
800.968.4332 or visit
http://www.campinvention.org/.
Session 1:
June 6-10,Collierville/Crosswind Elementary, Lakeland/Lakeland
Elementary, Covington/Crestview Elementary, Munford/Munford
Elementary,
Session 2:
June 20-24, Memphis/Woodland Presbyterian School,
Memphis/ Immaculate Conception School,
Session 3:
June 27-July 1, Cordova/Harding Academy, Memphis/St.
Louis School
Brooks Film Summer Camp
Memphis
Brooks Museum
of Art
1934 Poplar Avenue
Memphis,
TN 38104
(901) 544-6246
www.brooksmuseum.org
June 6-17 |
10 am – 4 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 13. Call
901.544.6246 or register online
Join the Brooks this summer for a two-week
film camp. Collaborate to make a short film using video cameras
and learn the basics of editing. Then head back to the Brooks on
Saturday, June 18 when your short film will be shown along with
professional film-makers films for kids. Bring your own lunch.
$375 membership/$415 non-membership for the two week period.
Recommended for Grades 5-8. No prior experience necessary. In
partnership with Indie Memphis.
Camp Invention® @ Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Ave. Memphis, TN 38139
www.campinvention.org
www.woodlandschool.org
Think…Create…Invent…Camp
Invention
is coming to
Woodland
Presbyterian
School
this year! This nationally acclaimed summer enrichment program
focuses on making learning fun through hands-on activities that
inspire creativity and promote self-expression. A recent survey
of more than 40,000 children confirmed that the program’s
approval rating exceeds 95%! This program of the National
Inventors Hall of Fame is for children entering grades 1 through
6. Children will enrich their understanding of science, math,
history, and the arts by participating in five modules each day.
All curricula align with national and state education standards.
Join the week-long fun this summer at Woodland’s Camp
Invention. Daily snacks and a
t-shirt provided! June 28- July 2. For more information, visit
www.campinvention.org. 800-968-4332.
Christ The King Lutheran Summer Camp
Camp
Director: Cindy Littlejohn
5296 Park Ave.
Memphis,
TN
38119
(901)
682-8668
www.ctkschool.com
Email:
summercamp@ctkschool.com
Christ the
King Lutheran Summer Program begins June 5 through July 29, 2011. The summer camp offers games, cooking,
instructional activities, crafts and Bible stories to preschool
age 2 through 7th grade. Morning devotions, sports, computer
games, special events and different mini-camps are additional
activities for campers in preschool 2’s through th grade. To
register or for more information, call Cindy Littlejohn or Ann
Laury at 682-8668.
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City of
Memphis
Division of Park Services 2011 Summer Day Camp
Please check for Summer Camp program
availability.
For more
information, call any community center or zone office.
Collierville
Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Arts Department
(901) 457-2775
Collierville
Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Arts Department will host a variety of camps this
summer from Tennis Camps/Clinics/Leagues, Art Camp, Science
Camp, Young Champions Cheer, American Red Cross Babysitting,
Nature Camps, and etc.
Please check out our website www.collierville.com towards
the end of April for summer programs!
Questions contact the Parks Administration Office at
901-457-2770 or Recreation Program Coordinator at 901-457-2775.
Collage dance Collective Summer Intensive
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway Road
Memphis,
TN 38119.
www.collagedance.org/summer-intensive
Collage’s 2011 Summer Intensive will
provide a rare opportunity for dancers in
Memphis
to train and learn from leading professional dance artists from Washington DC,
New York, Atlanta and California. For
three weeks, students ages 10-24 will be put through a rigorous
pre-professional dance experience to expose students to the
demands of the craft and to encourage a strong work ethic.
Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Pre Pointe, Men’s Technique,
Modern, Contemporary, Broadway, Jazz, Yoga and Nutrition.
In addition to working with Collage dance Collective, faculty
for the Intensive has also danced with major companies like
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New
York City Ballet, Royal Ballet of London and Ballet San Jose.
The tuition for the Intensive is $400 for 2 weeks and $550 for
3 weeks. For additional information or to register visit
us at
http://www.collagedance.org/summer-intensive/
Location:
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE COMMANDOS
Contact: Elisabeth Benson
7790 Fischer Steel Rd.
Cordova, TN 38018
(inside Dulin’s Sports Academy)
(901) 756-1818
info@HaveAStandard.com
www.haveastandard.com
Are you looking for an amazing, fired-up,
one-of-a-kind camp?
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE
is what you are looking for.
C.R.O.S.S.FIRE
Superhero Training Camps provide a positive environment for your
child. Students enrolled in camp will participate in challenging
sports activities, and Biblically based devotions. Our team of
trained coaches is experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic. The
coaches will work hard every day to put a smile on your child’s
face.
Camp activities include Trampoline, Zip
Line, Inflatables, Double Mini, Obstacle Course, Dodgeball,
Power Tumbling, Foam Pit, Commando Card Game, and Extreme Rescue
Training.
Students graduate the Superhero training
camp during a final ceremony. Each student receives a personal
award, personalized Commando Card, and camp poster.
Coach to Student ratio is 1:5. Camp
sessions last from 3 to 4 days, from 10 AM to
4 PM.
Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Call for more
information.
Daybreak Challenge
Camp
Director:
Tina Mills
2262 South Germantown Road
Germantown,
TN
38138
(901)
753-4300, ext. 23
Daybreak
Challenge is an experiential summer program for kids ages 9-16
consisting of adventurous activities geared toward developing
cooperative problem solving skills, trust and group cohesion.
Call 901-753-4300 for more information concerning dates and
times.
The Dive Shop
Celebrating 50 Years!
999 S.
Yates
Memphis,
TN 38119
(901)
763-3483
Email:
memphis@diveshop1.com
www.diveshop1.com
Swimkids
Learn to swim or perfect your stroke
technique! The Dive
Shop offers private swim lessons from beginner to advanced in
our indoor, heated pool.
We specialize in beginning swimmers of all ages!
One-on-one instruction insures that you get the most out
of every moment.
Two week sessions start every Monday!
Call to reserve your spot today.
Scuba Rangers
Experience Scuba Rangers this summer at The
Dive Shop! Kids
ages 8-12 dive into snorkeling and scuba in this four day camp.
Scuba Rangers learn scuba skills, teamwork, goal setting,
community awareness, accomplishment, and confidence under the
direction of our professional Scuba Ranger instructors.
Ongoing activities enable your kids to be involved all
year long!
Experience the wonder of the underwater world.
Call The Dive Shop for more information!
Expanded Educational Services
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
CAMP
Camp
Director: Dr. Candace
Washington
Located at the
Cordova
Community Center
1017 Sanga Road
in Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 265-3344
Email:
buwashington@yahoo.com
http://expandededucationalservices.webs.com/
June 6 -
July 30, 2011 7:30am - 6:00pm
AGES
5 -12
Our campers will enjoy:
9 different athletic mini camps,
9 different genres of music, 9 forms of dance, character
education topics daily brainteasers and puzzles, age/grade
appropriate review of integral skills and concepts in
Reading, Math, and
Writing, a nutritious meal and snack, “Cordova’s Idol” which
is loosely based on TV’s American’s Idol, Talent Shows and much
more!
All of our Summer Camps and
Programs must be paid in full by May
1, 2011
| Summer
Enrichment Camp |
$1080 |
| Algebra Camp |
$300 |
| Tenn Adventure
Camp |
$500 |
| ACT Workshop |
$300 |
| Summer Skills
Enrichment |
$250 |
Germantown Community Theatre
3037 Forest Hill Irene Road,
Germantown, TN 38138
901-754-2680
www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org
FUN
IN THEATRE (F.I.T.) CAMPS (Summer 2011)
June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 01,
July 11-15, July 18-22, 2011
Location: Germantown Community Theatre
Ages: Varies by week
Fee: Varies by week
Girls Inc. of Memphis Summer Camp
www.girlsincmemphis.org
(901) 523-0217
From May 31-July 22,
8-5:30pm
Girls Inc. of Memphis
is offering more than the traditional summer camp. The agency is
giving girls an adventure and a unique learning experience.
Young ladies between the ages of 6 and 18 years old will have a
long list of activities which include arts and crafts, field
trips, sports and dancing. But instructors will also be
providing programs on college prep, community service, sex
education, hygiene, etiquette, nutrition, money management and
team building. The summer program is being offered at six of the
Girls Inc. centers throughout Memphis. It's designed to empower girls by
giving them information and teaching them skills they can use to
better their lives. For more information, contact: Netisha
Burnett at 523-0217 or check out girlsincmemphis.org.
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Girl Scouts Heart of the South
www.girlscoutshs.org/campregistration or call 888-912-1912
Fun, friendship & the summer await you at
Girl Scout Summer Camp. With overnight camp sessions
ranging from two-nights to two-weeks, we have something for
every girl. Swimming, canoeing, camp fires and sing-a-longs, we
promise a summer better than others. You don’t have to be a Girl
Scout to attend.
Girl Scout Kamp Kiwani resides on 1,250 wooded acres and
boasts of Lake Okalowa,
a 70-acre lake where campers can ride horses, canoe, kayak, swim
and play on the large inflatable water toy. It is located
in Middleton, TN.
Camp Tik-A-Witha resides on 310 beautiful acres that adjoin
the Tombigbee National Forest
in Van Vleet, MS. The camp features a 20-acre lake where
campers can canoe, kayak, swim and play on the large inflatable
water toys. An in-ground swimming pool with two slides and
a diving board is also available.
Camp registration is now open.
Hunter's Edge Stables Horse Camp
Beanie Cone/Louise Carruthers
5266 Forest Hill-Irene
Road
Memphis,
TN 38139
901-831-3890/ 901-759-0450
www.huntersedgestables.com
Hunter's Edge Stables offers five week-long sessions of horse
camp for children ages 6 and up. No riding experience
necessary. Campers will ride, learn how to safely and
properly care for a horse, and do fun crafts and activities.
Campers will be mounted on safe school horses and supervised by
an adult during daily riding time. Campers are to bring
their lunch and extra water/sports drinks. Attire:
long pants and hard soled shoes with a heel. Bring a
change of clothes (shorts) to wear when not riding. Riding
helmets are available for campers. $375 per session.
Deposit $100 (non-refundable), balance due the first day of
camp. Visit our website for dates, camp registration
forms andmoreinformation. www.huntersedgestables.com
Jo Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Centennial Commons
7746 Polo Grounds
Memphis,
Tennessee
(901) 757-5379
www.joann.com
Do
you want your child or group to learn how to sew, knit,
scrapbook and/or other crafts? Just give guest services a call
for class dates, times and details. Who knows…Sewing 101 could
lead to the makings of a fashion designer!
Kids Do Count Summer Day Camp
@
Norris
Road Church
of Christ
Camp
Director:
Thelma Stewart
1055 Norris Road
Memphis,
TN 38106
(901) 246-2773
Don’t leave children at home alone or with other kids! A lot of
fun and learning goes at our camp. Call to register your child
for our summer day program today!
Kids N Technology
@Rhodes
College
2000 N. Pkwy
Memphis,
TN 38105
(901) 576-6984
www.kidsntechnology.net
Kids N Technology is a non-profit organization built on
exceptional partnerships, individuals, businesses, and
organizations coming together to help youth. We host
several programs: After-School, Home School,
Summer Camp for safe and creative learning environments where
kids explore their own ideas, develop skills, and
build confidence based on Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math concepts. For Summer Camp sessions and more information
call or visit us online.
Kidz Kountry Day Camp
5960 Tchulahoma Rd.
Southaven,
MS 38671
(662) 349-2909
www.kidzkountrypettingzoo.com
Join the folks at Kidz Kountry this summer,
for fun on the farm and learn to ride horses and ponies! Other
activities with include fishing, hayrides, milking goats, turtle
races, volleyball, tetherball, crafts, plenty of games and a
great new playground! Select a camp week: May 30- June 3, June
6-10, June 13 – 17, June 27– July 1. (8:30am – 1:00pm daily). Cost: $175.00 per week with a $25
deposit. To make reservations, call (662) 349-2909, a local call
from Memphis.
The
Learning Connection @ SpeechCare
708 West Brookhaven Circle-Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-0050
www.speechcarepc.com
A fun filled education station for
children, adolescents and adults, we work on strengthening brain
power in areas of processing, comprehension and memory. It is
our goal to connect your child’s potential to their performance!
Fast ForWard® Summer Sessions include: Language V2, Language to
Reading V2, Literacy, Literacy Advanced and Fast ForWord®
Reading Series. Please call us today to inquire about our summer
programs.
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Mad Science Summer Camps
Sparking Imaginative
Learning
Camp
Director:
Stacey Griffith
(901) 213-3555
Mad Science summer camps are exciting and fun-filled, hands-on
science activities. We can entertain the kids at your camp or
childcare center. Students can also enroll in our half-day camps
at various schools and community centers throughout the Memphis area.
Your child will become a mad scientist and explore the
wonderful world around us through a variety of science
adventures. Campers receive daily take home activities based on
the class topic.
Mad Science Summer Camp topics include:
NASA:
Academy of Future Space Explorers, Crazy Chemworks, Detective
Discovery(formerly Secret Agent Lab), Discover Our World,
Sleuths on the Scene, Mad Science Lab and two preschool aged
camps - Mini-Mad Scientist and Junior Scientist.
Look for us at a school near you or check out our website
for more information at
www.madscience.org/midsouth.
Malco Theatres Kids’ Summer Film Fest
Locations: Collierville Towne Center-Ridgeway 4 –
DeSoto
Cinema-
Wolfchase Galleria
Bring
your happy campers to the movies this summer! The fun begins at 10am Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cost: $2 per tcket. For an
event schedule, please visit the above theatre locations or
online at www.malco.com .
Meeman Shelby Forest State Park/Summer Nature
Camp
Camp
Director:
Samantha Cox
910 Reddick Rd.
Millington,
TN
38053
(901)
876-5215
www.tnstateparks.com
Park
naturalists provide many programs such as special arts and
crafts, displays, guided tours, pioneer living demonstrations,
organized games, movies and more.
Check with the park office for camp schedule. Dates not
available at publication.
Memphis
Botanic Garden
Summer Camps
750 Cherry Road
Memphis,
TN 38117
(901) 636-4100
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
Watch your kids bloom this summer in My Big
Backyard! The Garden offers nature-based summer camps for ages
4-12, featuring crafts, games, and garden exploration. Call
901-636-4126 for information or registration.
2011 Memphis Redbirds Summer Day Camp Day
Autozone
Park,
200 Union Avenue
Memphis,
TN 38103
(901)
722-0299
www.memphisredbirds.com
Celebrate
the First Day of Summer!
June 16, 2011. Redbirds vs.
New Orleans, Game time starts at
11:05am
Reserve
your spot today!
Museum of Biblical History
140 E.
Mulberry St.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901)
854-9578
www.biblical-museum.org
Come see us
this summer! Our annual Archeology Workshop for students
entering grade 5-12 will be held July 18-21. We will be
exploring some of our favorite sites in ancient Egypt. For an
application and brochure please call or visit online.
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Playhouse on the Square’s Summer Youth
Theatre Conservatory
Camp
Director: Daniel Martin
1711 Poplar Avenue
Memphis,
TN 38104
(901) 728-5631
Email: daniel@playhouseonthesquare.org
www.playhouseonthesquare.org/education/conservatory
Playhouse on the
Square's Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory is open to any
student interested in theatre regardless of experience. All of
the courses are taught by professional artists. Self-esteem is
of primary importance to our program. Theatre is the perfect
environment for a child to find their voice. Session sizes are
limited to allow for maximum individual attention and
development.
A non-refundable
deposit is required to reserve a space. Payment in full includes
the amount of deposit.
Tots@POTS (5-6
years of age)
A one week program
with daily instructional core classes designed to develop
children's creativity through Acting, Music and Movement
exercises in a controlled, focused setting. Students will also
explore a popular piece of children's literature through
dramatization, dance, and song. Each session culminates in a
short performance.
-
Tots 1: June 6
through June 10, 2011 - morning
-
Tots 2: June 6
through June 10, 2011 - afternoon
-
Tots 3: July
11 through July 15, 2011 - morning
-
Tots 4: July
11 through July 15, 2011 - afternoon
Junior
Conservatory (7-11 years of age)
A two week program
with daily instructional core classes in Theatre Dynamics,
Voice, and Stage Movement. The program focuses on creative
acting skills and reinforces the discipline of body, voice and
imagination. Students will engage in activities including
movement, improvisation, monologue and ensemble work. An
introduction on the proper way to audition is an element of the
classes. Additionally, the students create pieces which are
presented in a performance on the last day of the session.
-
Junior 1: May
30 through June 10, 2011
-
Junior 2: June
13 through June 24, 2011
-
Junior 3: July
25 through August 5, 2011
After Care
available 3pm-5pm for an additional fee.
Senior
Conservatory (12-17 years of age)
A three week
program with daily instructional core classes in Acting, Music,
and Dance. Acting instruction includes a focus on both monologue
and ensemble work. Music will give instruction in diction,
breathing, sight-reading, and solo and group singing techniques.
Dance instruction will introduce students to ballet, tap, jazz,
and modern styles. Classes will provide the basic tools needed
to feel confident in performing in public. One or more theatre
specialty classes will also be taught. The session culminates in
performance on the last day.
-
Senior: July
11 through July 29, 2011
For further information contact
Daniel Martin at 728-5631 or email at
daniel@playhouseonthesquare.org.
RHODES
COLLEGE SPORTS
CAMPS
www.rhodeslynx.com
Rhodes
College offers summer
sports
camps for boys basketball: 843-3945, girls
basketball: 843-3946,
boys and girls soccer: 843-3948, tennis:
843-3949, volleyball: 843-3168, football: 843-3455, softball:
843-3438, and baseball: 843-3456.
These sports camps are offered by
Rhodes
experienced staff. Campers will also find excellent facilities
and top quality instruction in a character-building environment.
Also available are summer pool memberships, youth community swim
team and swim lessons. Call 843-3452 pool memberships and other
swimming information.
Seize The Clay
Chickasaw
Oaks
Village
3084 Poplar Ave.
Memphis,
TN 38111
901-323-2991
www.seizetheclay.net
Don’t miss your chance for a creative summer at Seize the Clay!
Bring your child or group to paint up some fun pottery
pieces! For more information or reservations call or visit us
online at the above address.
Singleton
Community Center
Summer Day Camp
Camp
Director: Sue Tripp
726 Third St.
Bartlett, TN 38135
(901) 385-5593
www.cityofbartlett.org
Singleton Community Center offers a full-day summer
camp for children ages 5 to 12 (please note: must have completed
Kindergarten). Activities include active and passive games, arts
& crafts, special events and field trips. Children are
divided by age into groups. The registration fee
includes all field trips and activity fees. Lunches will
need to be brought daily.
Session: June 6th - August 5th
Schedule: M-F,
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration for Bartlett residents is Saturday, April 2, 2011, and for
non-Bartlett residents it is
Monday, April 4, 2011. Registration will continue
until all openings
are filled.
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2011 Summer Teen Program
www.cityofbartlett.org
Our exciting
NEW TEEN
CAMP is for 13-15 year olds.
The teens will be actively involved in planning their daily
activities. The activities will include but not be limited
to: socializing, games, field trips, community service, &
classes in areas of interest (i.e. pottery, computer, cooking, &
art).
Call 385-5593 for more information or come into Singleton Community Center
to sign up.
Full Summer Session: June 6th - August 5th
SNAP!
Summer Performance Camp and Music Camp -Stax
Music
Academy
910 E. McLemore Ave
Memphis,
TN 38106
(901) 942-SNAP (7627)
www.soulsvilleusa.com
Email:
sma@soulsvilleusa.com
Call for camp information.
Steps of Faith
Christian Summer Camp!
Camp
Directors: Annie Young &
Denise Austin
7895 Cordova Road
Cordova,
TN 38016
www.stepsoffaithkids.com
This camp is for ages 6 – 12 and includes
daily bible class, arts& crafts, special classes and field
trips. Meals and snacks are provided. CPR and First Aid trained
staff and discount rates are available. Call 756-6170 for more
details.
Sticky Feet Safari
(901) 649-2570
www.stickyfeetsafari.com
Exotic pets and reptiles brought your
special occasion! We specialize in making your event memorable
with our special exotic guests. Meet “Mustang Sally,” “Wilbur”
and more!
Theatre Memphis’/
ShoWagon
630 Perkins Extended
Memphis,
TN 38117
(901) 682-5261
www.theatrememphis.org
Summer Camps for Boys and Girls Presented
by Theatre Memphis’ ShoWagon @Hutchison
School in association with Voices of the South. Explore how a
stage production is pulled together by creating one! Rehearse
and perform in a theatre production while learning about acting,
stage make-up, set, lighting and costume design. Theatre artists
will guide your children as they create a show. For more
details, call 682-5261, held at Hutchison School,
1740 Ridgeway Rd.
Rikki Tikki Tavi:
June 13-30, M-F, 9am-noon. Fee: $200 per child, for boys and
girls entering grades 3-6. Making Stories: June 6-17, M-F,
1-3:30pm, Fee: $200 per child for boys and girls
entering grades SK-2. To register, call (901) 507-2460.
Victory Ranch
Camp
Director: Dennis Smith
P.O. Box
5991
Bolivar,
TN 38008
(731) 659-2880
Email:
smith@victoryranch.org
www.victoryranch.org
Located on 550 acres of rolling hills and
woodlands in Hardeman county Tennessee, Victory Ranch is the
premiere summer camp and retreat center in the Southeast.
Featuring one of the nation’s top outdoor adventure areas and
the best accommodations in the camping and retreat industry,
Victory Ranch hosts almost 800 campers each summer and thousands
of guests for church, school, and corporate retreats each year.
Visit us on-line at
www.victoryranch.org
or
call (731) 659-2880 to set up a tour or receive a summer
camp brochure.
Viking Cooking School
Park
Place Center
1215 Ridgeway Road, Suite 101
Memphis,
TN 38119
(901) 763-3747
www.vikingcookingschool.com
Cooking is cool at the Viking Cooking
School where we encourage
young aspiring cooks to learn in classes designed especially for
them. If your child is gastronomically inclined and looking for
a fun, creative outlet, share the joy of cooking with them. In
addition to learning age-appropriate cooking skills, kids and
teens will develop important life skills such as working as a
team, applying math and science, and developing creativity
through cooking. Open up a whole new world for your child as
they pursue their passion for cooking under the guidance of our
skilled instructors. For additional information regarding
upcoming Kids and Teens classes at Viking Cooking
School please visit
www.vikingcookingschool.com or call 901.763.3747.
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
Summer Camps 2011
www.ycmamemphis.org
YMCA at Schilling Farms
Camp
Director:
Pam Hipp
1185 Schilling Blvd. East
Collierville,
TN 38017
(901) 850-9622
mcollinson@ymcamemphis.org
Each day of camp is filled with exciting
activities such as sports, field trips, swimming and arts and
crafts. Along the way, your children will make new friends and
gain valuable skills. In fact, the proven values of the YMCA –
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility – are as much a
part of the daily camp experience as having fun. For ages 5-12.
Nuber YMCA
Camp
Director:
Lesley Allen
5885 Quince Rd.
Memphis,
TN 38119
(901) 682-8025
lallen@ymcamemphis.org
Camp will be at
Ridgeway
Baptist
Church
with swimming and some activities at Nuber YMCA. Each day of
camp will be filled from start to finish with exciting,
enriching activities such as field trips, science projects, arts
and crafts and water games. Along the way, your children will
make new friends and gain valuable skills. In fact, the proven
values of the YMCA – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and
Responsibility – are as much a part of the daily camp experience
as having fun. For ages 5-12.
DeSoto
County
Prime Time YMCA
Camp
Directors:
Traci Nichols and Mandy Smith
Phone:
(662) 280-6370
Email:
tnichols@ymcamemphis.org
Don’t miss the summer activities we have
planned for ages 5-12 at 6 locations throughout
DeSoto
County.
Each day of camp is filled from start to finish with
exciting activities such as field trips, performing arts,
swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games. There’s no chance
your kids will be bored because our camp offers the perfect
balance of structure and free play. We’ll also focus on the
YMCA’s core values of caring, respect, honesty, and
responsibility.
Millington
Family YMCA
Camp
Director: Carrie Cullum
7725 East Navy Circle
Millington,
TN 38053
Ph: (901) 873-1434
ccullum@ymcamemphis.org
Hey Kids! Are you looking for fun-filled
way to spend your summer? Come and join us at our Summer Day
Camps in Millington and Munford. Have a blast swimming,
playing kick-ball and other recreational activities! Travel with
us to Playhouse on the Square, The Children’s Museum, The
Memphis Zoo, bowling and much more! Even when we’re inside
we’re rockin’ …with Science and Nature & Art, or enjoying our
in-house-guests like Reelfoot Lake
State Park, Lowe’s or Art
2 Grow. You can also sign up for one of our Theatre Arts
programs… music, dance or drama. The YMCA is proud to provide
you a safe, fun place to hang out while teaching you about
values and character. For children who have completed
kindergarten through 5th grade.
Fogelman Downtown YMCA
Director: Kelli
Riding
245 Madison Ave.
Memphis,
TN 38103
Ph: (901) 527-9622
kriding@ymcamemphis.org
Join the fun at the Fogelman YMCA Summer
Camp for ages 5-12. Staff will engage your child in all types of
fun and eventful activities such as field trips, swimming, arts
and crafts, sports and games.
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Thomas B. Davis Family YMCA
Camp
Director:
Rhonda Culver
4727 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis,
TN 38116
Ph:
(901) 398-2366
rculver@ymcamemphis.org
Give your child an experience that will
last a lifetime in the Thomas B. Davis YMCA Summer Day Camp for
ages 5-12. Campers can swim everyday, participate in science
projects, arts and crafts and academic enrichment. Campers will
make new friends and gain valuable skills. In fact, the
proven values of the YMCA – Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility – are as much a part of the daily camp experience
as having fun. Along the way, they will make new friends and
gain valuable skills. In fact, the proven values of the YMCA –
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility – are as much a
part of the daily camp experience as having fun.
Fayette
County
YMCA
Camp
Director:
Brent Clack
Oakland
Elementary School
14925 Hwy. 194
Oakland,
TN
38060
Ph:
(901) 466-0111
bclack@ymcamemphis.org
The Fayette County YMCA Summer Day Camp is
held in Oakland Elementary
School for ages 5-12. Camp activities
include arts and crafts, swimming, games, sports,
scavenger hunts and other fun activities.
All field trips are designed to be
educational and fun. Our camp incorporates
Christian principles and character development values of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility.
Cordova YMCA
Camp
Director: Lauren Biggs
7950
Club
Center Cove
Cordova,
TN 38016
Ph: (901) 755-2123
lbiggs@ymcamemphis.org
Come join us for our exciting first summer
camp in Cordova at
Gracepoint Baptist Church.
Camp activities include swimming, field trips, arts and
crafts, group games and more.
Be a part of our inaugural day camp in the Cordova area.
Zoo Camps 2011
Memphis
Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis,
TN 38112
(901) 333-6765
www.memphiszoo.org./education
9
A.M. to 2 P.M.
Aftercare 2 P.M. to
5:30 P.M.
Prices: Available on line or call.
Don’t miss Summer Zoo Camp beginning June 1 through August 1.
Send your wild child to the wildest camp around – ZOO
CAMP! Campers will explore the
fascinating world of animals while participating in fun games,
crafts, tours, keeper chats, live animal visits, and interactive
experiments! Cost includes:
Camp
t-shirt and one snack.
Parents must provide a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch.
Visit memphiszoo.org/education for Zoo Camp topics or for more
details.
Special
Needs Camps
All
Days Are Happy Days
Location: Shelby Farms Park
(901)448-6669
Email:
btate@uthsc.edu
A week of fun, learning and activities for
the child with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD). The camp is sponsored by
The University of Tennessee, Health
Science
Center Boling
Center for Developmental
Disabilities. Children ages 6-11
Sunday June 26-2pm-6pm
Mon-Thurs. June 27-June 30, 2011 8:30-3:30
Cost: $175.00 For more information, please
contact Belinda Hardy @ 448-6669
Asperger’s Day Camp
Lakeside
Behavioral Health System
(901) 373-0933 (800) 232-LAKE
www.lakesidebhs.com
This Asperger
Summer Program is unique intensive outpatient program (in a
camp-like setting) designed specifically for elementary, middle,
and high school students with Asperger Disorder.. The program
was designed by parents, care-givers and clinical
professionals.• The goal is to develop and maintain continuity
in students’ developmental and behavioral skills throughout the
summer.• The program will be led by licensed and trained
therapists, certified special education teachers and certified
activities therapists in a safe, supportive environment. The
pattern-based curriculum includes:• Social skills development•
Sensory motor integration skills training• Educational/ learning
skills• Study skills/ adaptive classroom behavior• Activity/
recreational therapy Students may attend one week or any number
of consecutive weeks. Lunch will be provided. This is an
intensive outpatient program and most insurance is accepted,
based upon medical necessity. Self-payment arrangements can be
made. For more information or to register, please contact Edna
Weiner at 901-373-0931
June Dates
Monday –
Friday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Week One: June 13-17, 2011
Week Two: June 20-24, 2011
Week Three: June 27 – July 1, 2011
July Dates
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Week One: July 5-8, 2011
Week Two: July 11-15, 2011
Week Three: July 18-25, 2011
Camp
Braveheart
St. Columba Episcopal Center
4577 Billy Maher Rd.
Memphis,
TN 38135
(901) 516-1600
www.methodisthealthcare.org
Camp
Braveheart is for children
ages 6-16 who have experienced a death of a close family member
or friend within the past two years. Parents and caregivers are
encouraged to attend. The Camp is funded by contributions from
the community. Camp
dates and times not available at time of posting. To register,
call Methodist Hospice at 516-1600 and speak to a camp intake
person and a registration packet will be mailed.
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Camp Good Grief
Camp Director: Angela Hamblen
Pinecrest Conference & Retreat Center
LaGrange, TN
(901) 767-6767
Email:
angela.hamblen@bmhcc.org
Camp Good Grief, sponsored by Baptist Trinity Center for Good
Grief, is a
bereavement camp for children, ages 6-12, who have experienced
the death of a loved
one in the past two years. The camp is made possible by a grant
from the
Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation and Junior League of
Memphis and is
offered without charge. Activities include support groups, art,
storytelling, recreation, music and a Memorial Service. Camp
dates are July
26- July 28,
2010,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Transportation will be provided. Application
deadline is May 28. For more information, contact Angela
Hamblen, at 901-767-6767.
Camp
Good
Times
(901) 568-9348
Email:
campgoodtimes@gmail.com
www.camp-goodtimes.org
Camp Good Times is a one week residential
summer camp for developmentally disabled children and adults.
Camp dates: June 23 through June 29. To qualify for Camp
Good Times, campers must be at least 6 years of age, ambulatory,
toilet trained, and able to complete basic self help skills with
minimal assistance. Cabin assignments are based on sex and age
and usually contain 4 – 6 campers with 2 – 3 counselors. Daily
activities include Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Fun, Health & Fitness,
Water Fun, Swimming, and a camp wide Night Time Activity.
Camp Hopewell Special Camps
Camp
Director: Mr.
Robert Allen
24 CR 231
Oxford,
MS
38655
(662)
234-2254
www.camphopewell.com
For many
years Camp
Hopewell
has provided Christian hospitality and programs for people of
all ages. The
center operates year round and provides exciting summer camp
programs for children and youth in June and July.
Special programs include two sessions for children and
youth with diabetes.
One week for families who have a child with cancer is
supported by the generosity of many people and is offered
without charge.
The camp is on 267 forested acres with two lakes totaling
about 50 acres. All
the residence cabins are air conditioned for greater comfort and
safety. Attendance
is limited to 80 campers.
About 30 staff plus volunteers are on hand to help
campers have an experience to remember.
Camp Liv-it-up
UCP
Contact: Reva Hair, Director
Department of Children and Family Services
4189 Leroy Ave
Memphis,
TN
38108
(901) 761-4277
www.ucpmemphis.org
Email:
rhair@ucpmemphis.org
Camp
Livitup is an eight-week
day camp for children with all types of disabilities. Camp Livitup
ages range from 6-17 years.
Camp
Livitup
is held at the Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar Avenue. Camp Livitup
activities include swimming, crafts and more. Camp Livitup 2011
dates are June 3 –July 29.
For more information, contact Reva Hair at 901-761-4277.
Camp
Wezbegon
Respiratory Care Services
LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center
50 N. Dunlap
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6169
www.lebonheur.org
Camp Wezbegon
is a program sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Medical
Center and will be held
July 17 - 21 at Pinecrest in
LaGrange,
Tennessee. Camp Wezbegon
is for children ages 8-12 with asthma. The
emphasis of Camp Wezbegon is on fun while learning. The
children enjoy
a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, ropes course
and
hiking. The
children also attend a daily class on management of asthma. As a
service of Le Bonheur,
Camp
Wezbegon is offered at no
charge to
campers. Call 901-287-6169 for a registration form.
Applications must be received by
June 1, 2011.
Cardiac Kids Camp
Camp
Director: Alicia Rice
777 Washington Ave, Suite 330
Memphis,
TN
38105
(901)
287-6270
Email:
ricea@lebonheur.org
www.lebonheur.org
Heart Camp
is a program of Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center and will
be held July 10-15 at Camp Lakeshore
for children ages 8-16 with cardiac-related diagnosis, is
designed to promote and practice daily physical activity
recommendations through monitored activities,
education and life skills in a fun setting, and to
promote and practice heart-healthy dietary habits. The campers
will take part in swimming, canoe and pontoon boat rides, beach
and mud volleyball, ropes course and craft activities. As a
service of Le Bonheur, Heart Camp is offered at no charge to
campers. Call Alicia Rice at 901-287-6270
for a registration packet.
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Children’s Ballet & Dance
Classical Conditioning Classes for
Children with Mild Physical Disability
Email: (901)
921-0388
www.balletchildren.com
Unique exercise program for children ages
10-17yrs and adults, set to classical music,
strengthens and tones lower/upper back and
legs. Developed by Dmitri Roudnev, former
Bolshoi
dancer and Olympic cross trainer for gold medalists’ skaters Tot
and Max.
Classes
are Mondays - Thursdays at
Colonial
Park
Methodist
Church. Call 921-0388 or
email:
info@balletchildren.com website: http://www.balletchildren.com/
Christ United Methodist Church – Special Needs Ministry
Director, Ashley Parks
(901) 202-6064
Email:
ashleyp@cumcmemphis.org
CUMC’s Special Needs Ministry has been serving the Mid-South
community for over 10 years.
We offer a Sunday School class on Sunday mornings from
9:30 am to 10:45 am, a Parents Night Out one
Friday a month,
Vacation
Bible School
and Sports Camp in the summer, Exercise Classes on Saturday
mornings and all inclusive Basketball and Soccer programs.
The SNM also networks with other agencies to provide
information to parents that call CUMC.
The SNM hosts guest speakers throughout the year that
provide information to parents about their agency and/or service
targeting children and adults with all types of disabilities
The
Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee 2010 Summer Camp
Camp
Director: KC Hutchinson
1780 Moriah Woods Blvd. Suite 4
Memphis,
TN
38117
(901) 387-5002
Email:
khutchinson@exceptionalfoundation.org
The Exceptional Foundation of West
Tennessee (EFWT) enriches the lives of developmentally
challenged by meeting their social and recreational needs. Join
the E-team as EFWT hosts its third annual summer camp this year
from June 6th through July 29th, 2011.
Camp activities include field trips, exercise, swimming, arts
and crafts, sports, sign language, music, social skills, and
more!
Camp is open from 8:00-6:00p.m. with half day and full
day camp available.
The Deadline to register for summer camp is
Thursday, May 19th.
$100.00
Registration fee is due upon registration and secures your spot
at camp.
Enrollment packets must be completed for
all participants (new or returning)- contact The Foundation at
901-387-5002 to receive an enrollment packet, or to sign up for
an interview (interviews required for new participants).
Camp
Prices range from $100.00
for half day camp for the week, to $150.00 for full day camp for
the week (flexible prices available for those not coming all
week long).
Additional information can be found on our
website at
www.exceptionalfoundationwesttn.org or by calling
901.387.5002. Contact KC Hutchinson, Program Director at
901.387.5002 or
khutchinson@exceptionalfoundationwesttn.org for any
additional questions.
Mid-South Arc Summer Camp 2011
Camp
Director:
Michelle Alexander
(901) 507-8570
Email:
malexander@arcmidsouth.net
www.arcmidsouth.net
Mid-South
Arc provides individuals with developmental disabilities the
opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and revive at its two-week long
residential summer camps for over 30 years.
The camp schedule is: July 6-10 at the
Nelson Wood Retreat
Center in Millington,and July 27 –
July 31 at PineCrest.
For more information, please contact Michelle Alexander.
Please note: the website
will change to:
thearcmidsouth.org
Teen Camp Good Grief
Camp Director: Angela Hamblen
Camp Bear Track
Drasco, AR
(901) 767-6767
Email:
angela.hamblen@bmhcc.org
Teen Camp Good Grief, sponsored by Baptist Trinity Center for
Good Grief,
is an overnight bereavement camp for teens, ages 13-17, who have
experienced the death of
a loved one in the past two years. The camp is made possible by
a grant
from the Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation and Junior
League of Memphis is offered without
charge. Activities include support groups, art, storytelling,
recreation,
music, adventure activities and a Memorial Service. Camp dates
are generally held in October
Meals, transportation and lodging will be provided.
For more information, contact Angela Hamblen, at 901-767-6767.
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