SUPER SUMMER ER THE PENSACOLA AREA OFFERS A SUMM CAMP FOR EVERY INTEREST
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OR KIDS, summer time is all about slip and slides, pool parties, beach days, and just having fun. For working parents, however, summer often finds them struggling to entertain kids in a safe environment all week while still meeting their work obligations. There are many ways for parents to give kids the opportunity to create fantastic summer memories and learn a thing or two in the process. Plus, summer camps help kids develop important social and problem-solving skills, which leads to improved self confidence, greater independence and a feeling of accomplishment. Enter Pensacola’s local summer camps, which offer a middle ground for parents and children with diverse projects that stimulate young brains and bodies with plenty of fun activities while giving the parents the time to work. Each camp offers an array of themes that aim to get students involved in various topics including art, education, physical activities and more. However, if students are attracted to a more specific subject in the arts, academic or active categories, there are specialty camps designed for each child’s individual interests and skills.
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Neighborhood Children’s Theatre
Ballet Pensacola
Dates: June 13 - July 24 Times: 9 am - 12 pm Ages: 2-17 Where: Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., Pensacola Cost: $175-$250 varied by program (10% off when you register 2+ children, tuition assistance available) Info: myneighborhoodtheatre.com
Dates: Weekly sessions from June 6-30 Times: 9 am – 12 pm for 3-5-year olds; 1 pm – 4 pm for 5-10-year olds Ages: 3-5, 5-7, and 7-10 Where: Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Cost: 3-5-year olds: $150/one-week, $550/four-week; 7-10-year olds: $180/one-week, $500/four-week Info: balletpensacola.com Ballet Pensacola is offering summer programs for children with four sessions per day with students grouped together according to age. Young performers will learn individual and group dances, engage in storytelling, play games and experience a variety of other fun activities. This year, students in the Creative Dance Camp (ages 3-5) and Ballerina Camp (ages 5-7) will focus on one of the following productions based on their week of enrollment: Wizard of Oz, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty or Swan Lake. The Ballet Boot Camp, for ages 7-10, provides valuable training for both experienced dancers and beginners alike. Ballet Boot Camp’s comprehensive curriculum includes strong ballet training, ballet theories, and other dance disciplines. Dancer uniforms vary according to their age groups.
The Neighborhood Children’s Theatre is offering four summer camps this year: Rock Stars, Shakes in Space, Training Camp and Groove With Me. All camps and classes culminate in a final presentation for friends and family. Rock Stars (ages 6-11) will feature selections from popular rock-n-roll musicals like Grease, Godspell and more. Children will learn scenes, songs, and choreography. Shakes in Space (ages 6-11) puts a twist on Shakespeare– students will learn acting and physical comedy, no-contact stage combat, playwriting and adaptation. Actornauts Training Camp (ages 12-17) is a comprehensive
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