Summer Camp Guide 2013

SUmmer cAmp GUide 2013

AT H L E T I C C A M P S JSU Athletic cAmpS • 256-782-5918, www.coned.jsu.edu • Call for prices

Baseball Youth camp • Ages 7-14 • June 3-6

Boys Basketball individual camp • June 24-26

Boys Basketball individual Skill camp • June 27

Football camp • Ages 5-12 • July 15-16

Football individual camp • July 10-11

Soccer individual camp • July 26-28

Softball hitting camp • Grades 3-12 • June 13

Softball pitching camp • June 6

Softball prospect camp • Grades 9-12 • June 17-18

Softball Skills camp • Grades K-8 • June 3-5

Volleyball Skills camp • June 9-11

BritiSh Soccer cAmpS

• www.challengersports.com

Anniston Sports complex, sponsored by Anniston parks and recreation

First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day and full-day • Ages 3-13 • June 17-21; 9 a.m.noon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $85-$193

pell city civic Sports complex, sponsored by logan martin Soccer Association

First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day and full-day • Ages 3-14 • June 24-28, 9 a.m.noon, 5-8 p.m.

• $82-$128

heflin city Football Fields, sponsored by heflin parks and recreation First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day • Ages 3-12 • July 15-19, 9 a.m.noon • $75-$116

Ben Burner Sports complex, sponsored by talladega parks and recreation

Mini-Soccer, half-day • Ages 3-16 • July 22-26; 9 a.m.noon, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• $98-$113

SUmmer odYSSeY At the donoho School, AnniSton • 256-237-5477, www. donohoschool.com • Must register by June 3. Campers must be

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

entering grades indicated in the fall.

Volleyball

• Grades 5-9 • June 10-13, 10 a.m.noon • $85 Karate for Kids • Grades K-4 • June 10-14, 8:3011 a.m.

• $100

Girls Basketball camp • Grades 4-12 • June 17-20, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Boys Basketball camp • Grades 4-6 • June 17-20, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Boys Basketball Camp • Grades 7-12 • June 17-20, 9-11 a.m.

• $85

Football camp

• Grades 2-6 • July 8-11, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Football camp

• Grades 7-12 • July 8-11, 4-6 p.m.

• $85

cheerleading 101

• Grades 3-6 • July 15-19, 9-11 a.m.

• $85

oxFord pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-831-1750, www. oxfordpubliclibrary.weebly.com Activities every weekday.

Events include Family Night, crafts, Weird Science projects, movies, a circus performer, Anniston Museum, DeSoto Caverns, and many other fun activities.

• All ages • May 28-June 28

pUBlic liBrArY oF AnniSton And cAlhoUn coUntY

• 256-237-8501, www.publiclibrary.cc All ages are encouraged to sign up and read for prizes. No sign up is required to take part in events. Events and reading programs are free.

“Dig Into Reading” Events include Story Time and Story Talk, Make and Take Craft Day, movies, educational entertainers such as Dr. Dinosaur and Animal Underground, and more.

• Ages 12 and under • May 28-July 20 “Beneath the Surface” Events include Game On!, Ceramics with Still Mid-Town Ceramics, caving, geocaching, NASA space rocks, a rock concert, and more.

• Ages 12 and up • May 28-July 20 “Have Book, Will Travel” Events include a digital camera class with Alicia Neely; a musical tribute to states, cities and places by Chris Phillips; a guide to trip planning by Susan

Kimbrell of AAA Travel; Let Your Taste Buds Travel with chef Prudence Hilburn; photo/art safaris with artist Larry K. Martin; and feature films geared for adult patrons.

• Adults • May 28-July 20

hoBSon citY pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-831-7069, www.hobsoncitylibrary.org “Go Under Cover: READ!” Events include family activities, Storyteller and ‘Smores, Live Music/Coffeehouse, Hobson City Live (Improv Theater), Glow Stick War, Family Zumba, Star Wars Party, Drum Circle, Art Gallery Grand Opening, Girlz Club, weekly discussions of books from the Oxford City Schools summer reading list, crafts and more.

• June 1-July 31 • Kickoff Party, May 25, 1-4 p.m.

JAckSonVille pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-435-6332, www.jacksonvillepubliclibrary.org “Dig into Reading” for kids, “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Enjoy new books, story times, crafts, prizes, coupons, movies and professional entertainment. All free!

• June 4-July 20 • “Jam with “Farmer Jason,” opening program, June 7, 2-4 p.m.

• Register online May 14-30 or at the library June 4-July 11.

• Calendar of events available at sign-up and online late May

— Information compiled by Sue Magouirk, illustrations by Jessica Stephens

Water lapping at the edge of the lake, making wallets in arts and crafts, becoming BFFs with your bunkmate, maybe even your first crush ... summer camp can make memories that last a lifetime.

Not into living the rustic life? There are plenty of other options in our area, from theater camp in Ashland to cooking classes in Anniston and sports camps for just about every age and athlete.

Don’t want to lose everything you spent all year learning? Check out one of the many academic camps and have an edge on your classmates come fall.

suMMer CAMP guide 2013

suMMer CAMP guide 2013

a rt s c a m p s AshlAnd theAtre’s stAr CAMP

• 256-252-0139 or robin@theashlandtheatre.com, www.theashlandtheatre. com Acting, puppets, theatrical makeup, improv, technical theater, directing, stage lighting and sound, movement and how to audition. Held at Historic Ashland Theatre, a restored movie house-turnedstage.

• Ages 2-5 and grades 2-12 • May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Little Star Camp for ages 2-5, $30 registration fee • June 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kids Star Camp for grades 2-6, $80 registration fee • June 10-14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Teen Star Camp for grades 7-12, $80 registration fee • Early registration deadline is May 3.

Arts CAMP At heritAge hAll MuseuM, tAllAdegA

• 256-761-1364, www.heritagehallmuseum.org Drawing/painting, sculpture, music/

theatre and dance/creative movement.

• Ages 6-13 • June 24-28, July 8-12, 8 a.m.-noon on the ASD campus • There will be a presentation by the art camp children for friends and family at the Ritz Theatre in Talladega at 11 a.m. on June 24 and July 12.

• $100 per camp

suMMer odYsseY At the donoho sChool, Anniston

• 256-237-5477, www.donohoschool. com • Must register by June 3. Children must be entering grades indicated in the fall.

Kids Can Cook!

• Grades 3-6 • June 10-14, 12:30-2 p.m.

• $85 Creative Art and Yoga • Grades 2-6 • June 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon

d ay c a m p s • $150 let’s Act up: learn how to put on a play • Grades 2-6 • June 24-28, 10 a.m.-noon • $85 etiquette and Manners • Grades 3-7 • July 8-11, 1-3 p.m.; July 12, noon1:30 p.m.

• $125

MArY g. hArdin Center for CulturAl Arts, gAdsden

• 256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.org

Artmoves summer Camp • 256-543-2787, ext. 41 Classical, contemporary and folk dance, hand percussion and visual arts, fused together. Presented by Downtown Dance Conservatory.

• Ages 5-13, for girls and boys • June 18-21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Registration opens May 17

academic camps Jsu Continuing eduCAtion

• 256-782-5918, www.coned.jsu.edu Easy as A-C-T, ACT preparation class • Ages 14 and older • June 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $75

suMMer odYsseY At the donoho sChool, Anniston

• 256-237-5477, www.donohoschool. com • Must register by June 3. Children must be entering grades indicated in the fall.

ACt Preparation Camp

• Grades 10-12 • June 3-7, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

• $180

study skills for success • Grades 4-6 • June 3-7, 1-3 p.m.

• $125

study skills for success • Grades 7-11 • June 3-7, 9-11 a.m.

• $125

Personal finance

• Grades 10-12 • June 24-28, 1-3 p.m.

• $100

Back to school with study skills • Grades 4-6 • July 15-19, 1-3 p.m.

• $125

Beginning german

Back to school with study skills

Personal finance

introductory Astronomy

• Grades 7-12 • June 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon • $120 • Grades 7-12 • July 8-11, 10 a.m.-noon • $100

• Grades 7-11 • July 15-19, 9-11 a.m.

• $125

• Grades 10-12 • June 17-21, July 15-19; 10 a.m.-noon • $85

YMCA, Anniston

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org YMCA Kinder Camp Day camp at the YMCA in downtown Anniston features pre-K brain boosters, arts and crafts, group games, music, movies, playground, gym time, swimming and more.

• Ages 4-6 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $95 per week for youth members (membership included), $85 per week for family members YMCA Y-All nights Overnight lock-ins at the YMCA feature swimming, games, movies, snacks and light breakfast.

• June 14, June 28, July 19, 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

• $15 for facility members, $20 for program members • Pre-register by Thursday of each week.

Additional $5 late fee on Friday.

YMCA swim Camp • Ages 6-14 • June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 22-26; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $50 for facility members, $75 for program members • Early drop off and late pick up for additional $25 per week/per child

YMCA Cheer Camp • Ages: 8-13 • June 17-21, July 8-12 and July 29-Aug. 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $50 for facility members, $75 for program members • Early drop off and late pick up for additional $25 per week/per child

CitY of Anniston

• 256-236-8221, www. annistonal.gov Swimming, drama, contests, arts and crafts, music, field trips, sports, dance and more. Offered at Hodges Community Center, Wiggins Community Center and Aquatics and Fitness Center.

• Ages 5-12 (5-yearolds must have completed kindergarten during the 2012-13 school year) • May 28-Aug. 16, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $20 registration fee. $45 per week for city residents/$50 per week for non-residents. $12 daily.

JACKsonville PArKs & reCreAtion

• 256-435-8115, www. jacksonvillerecreation. com • Grades K-6 • May 29-Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $20 registration fee. $65 per week. $15 daily

OUtdOOrs camps CAMP CottAquillA

• 256-295-9082 or 800-734-4541, ext. 1902, www.girlscoutsnca. org/camprocks Camp Cottaquilla offers unique resident camp programs. Special sessions include a Cupcake Business, Me & My Duct Tape and a week of Craft Wars or Myth Busters, both inspired by the popular TV shows.

There are also camps that let you travel to different states, and even sessions where campers can bring their American Girl dolls and do activities with them. Of course, there’s always time for traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing and archery.

Programs for girls and boys, members and nonmembers.

• Ages 5-17 • June 3-Aug. 2 • $125-$429

CAMP lee, Anniston

• 256-238-8941, www.camplee.org This traditional outdoor camp and retreat center, owned and operated by Anniston First United Methodist Church, hosts a day camp with games, crafts, Bible study, swimming, creek walk and natural rock slide.

• Grades K-2 (must have completed grades); June 3-7, June 17-21 • Grades 3-5; June 10-

14, June 24-28 • 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $80 per week

YMCA CAMP hAMilton

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org Outdoor camp features swimming, hiking, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, group games and sports.

• Ages 7-12 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $45 reservation fee; $90 per week for youth members (youth membership included), $85 per week for family members

YMCA C. i. t. CAMP

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org Day camp at Y-Camp Hamilton, Anniston.

Camper in Leadership Training Program. Teens will help with younger campers and gain valuable leadership skills that can be used in the future while experiencing all the day-to-day activities as other campers.

• Ages 13-15 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $90 per week for youth members (membership included), $85 per week for family members

nat U r e / a n i m a l c a m p s Anniston MuseuM of nAturAl historY

• 256-237-6766, ext. 116 or 114, www.annistonmuseum.org Kids night at the Museum Activities include a flashlight exploration of the exhibit halls, a live animal experience, a behindthe-scenes tour of the Live Animal Facility and the Museum’s Collections area where items not on display are stored, finishing with an end of the evening Owl Prowl where visitors hear the eerie call and see the glowing eyes of the live owls housed at the museum.

Dinner and a souvenir flashlight will be provided for each child.

• Ages 7-12 • June 27 and July 18, 5:309 p.m.

• $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members, $10 for siblings.

• Pre-registration required.

Deadlines for registration June 21 and July 12. family night at the Museum The fun starts with dinner.

Then you’re on your own for a flashlight tour of the museum where staff members will be available to share strange or littleknown facts about the museum.

Visit with curator Dan Spaulding and see the area where objects not on display are housed. You will encounter live animals that you can touch, if you dare! Enjoy a snack, an educational activity and shopping in the Museum Store, an exciting live animal program, “Awesome Animals,” then take a walk on the wild side and visit the Bird of Prey Trail where you’ll hear the “spooky” calls of the live owls and see their big beautiful eyes.

• Aug. 15, 5:30-9 p.m.

• Pre-registration required.

Deadline Aug. 9. At least one adult per four children • $40/family of two; $35/Museum members, family of two • $75/family of four; $70/Museum members, family of four up to six family members; $10 per person over six people

Jsu field sChools

• 256-782-8010 or fieldschool@ jsu.edu, www.jsu.edu/epic Canyon Camp for Children (at little river Canyon Center and some off-site travel) Hands-on environmental education, outdoor fun, arts and exploration of nature.

• Ages 7-10 • June 4-6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required. nature & Arts Camp (at Jsu and offsite locations such as talladega national forest and Cheaha state Park) Hands-on environmental education, outdoor fun, storytelling, “fairy tale” observation hikes, ghost-huntin’, hands-on art and more.

• Ages 7-9 • July 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required.

Chickadee outdoor Adventures for girls (at Mountain Center and heflin Parks and recreation sites) Hands-on outdoor recreation, environmental education, nature and art. Activities include disc golf, kayaking, archery, survival skills, animal/plant observation and more.

• Ages 8-12 • July 23-25, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and sup-

plies). Pre-registration required. greenager nature & Arts Camp (at Mountain Center and other locations) Hands-on outdoor recreation, environmental education, nature and art. Activities include disc golf, kayaking, archery, survival skills, animal and plant observation.

• Ages 12-15 • July 29-31, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $200 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required.

Parent/Child native American Pottery Workshop Join potter Tammy Beane to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago.

• Parents with children ages 5-18 • July 14, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

• $15 adult/$5 child (includes clay, bone needles and paddles).

Pre-registration is required.

MArY g. hArdin Center for CulturAl Arts, gAdsden • 256-543-2787, www. culturalarts.org

turtle tuesdays Turtle/tortoise races and education, Q&A about turtles and tortoises.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wild Wednesdays Programs include StarLab, Weird Science, Science of Ice Cream and more.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Arty Pants Children can explore their creative side and make a fun arts and crafts project to take home.

• Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

suMMer CAMP guide 2013

suMMer CAMP guide 2013

a rt s c a m p s AshlAnd theAtre’s stAr CAMP

• 256-252-0139 or robin@theashlandtheatre.com, www.theashlandtheatre. com Acting, puppets, theatrical makeup, improv, technical theater, directing, stage lighting and sound, movement and how to audition. Held at Historic Ashland Theatre, a restored movie house-turnedstage.

• Ages 2-5 and grades 2-12 • May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Little Star Camp for ages 2-5, $30 registration fee • June 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kids Star Camp for grades 2-6, $80 registration fee • June 10-14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Teen Star Camp for grades 7-12, $80 registration fee • Early registration deadline is May 3.

Arts CAMP At heritAge hAll MuseuM, tAllAdegA

• 256-761-1364, www.heritagehallmuseum.org Drawing/painting, sculpture, music/

theatre and dance/creative movement.

• Ages 6-13 • June 24-28, July 8-12, 8 a.m.-noon on the ASD campus • There will be a presentation by the art camp children for friends and family at the Ritz Theatre in Talladega at 11 a.m. on June 24 and July 12.

• $100 per camp

suMMer odYsseY At the donoho sChool, Anniston

• 256-237-5477, www.donohoschool. com • Must register by June 3. Children must be entering grades indicated in the fall.

Kids Can Cook!

• Grades 3-6 • June 10-14, 12:30-2 p.m.

• $85 Creative Art and Yoga • Grades 2-6 • June 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon

d ay c a m p s • $150 let’s Act up: learn how to put on a play • Grades 2-6 • June 24-28, 10 a.m.-noon • $85 etiquette and Manners • Grades 3-7 • July 8-11, 1-3 p.m.; July 12, noon1:30 p.m.

• $125

MArY g. hArdin Center for CulturAl Arts, gAdsden

• 256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.org

Artmoves summer Camp • 256-543-2787, ext. 41 Classical, contemporary and folk dance, hand percussion and visual arts, fused together. Presented by Downtown Dance Conservatory.

• Ages 5-13, for girls and boys • June 18-21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Registration opens May 17

academic camps Jsu Continuing eduCAtion

• 256-782-5918, www.coned.jsu.edu Easy as A-C-T, ACT preparation class • Ages 14 and older • June 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $75

suMMer odYsseY At the donoho sChool, Anniston

• 256-237-5477, www.donohoschool. com • Must register by June 3. Children must be entering grades indicated in the fall.

ACt Preparation Camp

• Grades 10-12 • June 3-7, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

• $180

study skills for success • Grades 4-6 • June 3-7, 1-3 p.m.

• $125

study skills for success • Grades 7-11 • June 3-7, 9-11 a.m.

• $125

Personal finance

• Grades 10-12 • June 24-28, 1-3 p.m.

• $100

Back to school with study skills • Grades 4-6 • July 15-19, 1-3 p.m.

• $125

Beginning german

Back to school with study skills

Personal finance

introductory Astronomy

• Grades 7-12 • June 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon • $120 • Grades 7-12 • July 8-11, 10 a.m.-noon • $100

• Grades 7-11 • July 15-19, 9-11 a.m.

• $125

• Grades 10-12 • June 17-21, July 15-19; 10 a.m.-noon • $85

YMCA, Anniston

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org YMCA Kinder Camp Day camp at the YMCA in downtown Anniston features pre-K brain boosters, arts and crafts, group games, music, movies, playground, gym time, swimming and more.

• Ages 4-6 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $95 per week for youth members (membership included), $85 per week for family members YMCA Y-All nights Overnight lock-ins at the YMCA feature swimming, games, movies, snacks and light breakfast.

• June 14, June 28, July 19, 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

• $15 for facility members, $20 for program members • Pre-register by Thursday of each week.

Additional $5 late fee on Friday.

YMCA swim Camp • Ages 6-14 • June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 22-26; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $50 for facility members, $75 for program members • Early drop off and late pick up for additional $25 per week/per child

YMCA Cheer Camp • Ages: 8-13 • June 17-21, July 8-12 and July 29-Aug. 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• $50 for facility members, $75 for program members • Early drop off and late pick up for additional $25 per week/per child

CitY of Anniston

• 256-236-8221, www. annistonal.gov Swimming, drama, contests, arts and crafts, music, field trips, sports, dance and more. Offered at Hodges Community Center, Wiggins Community Center and Aquatics and Fitness Center.

• Ages 5-12 (5-yearolds must have completed kindergarten during the 2012-13 school year) • May 28-Aug. 16, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $20 registration fee. $45 per week for city residents/$50 per week for non-residents. $12 daily.

JACKsonville PArKs & reCreAtion

• 256-435-8115, www. jacksonvillerecreation. com • Grades K-6 • May 29-Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• $20 registration fee. $65 per week. $15 daily

OUtdOOrs camps CAMP CottAquillA

• 256-295-9082 or 800-734-4541, ext. 1902, www.girlscoutsnca. org/camprocks Camp Cottaquilla offers unique resident camp programs. Special sessions include a Cupcake Business, Me & My Duct Tape and a week of Craft Wars or Myth Busters, both inspired by the popular TV shows.

There are also camps that let you travel to different states, and even sessions where campers can bring their American Girl dolls and do activities with them. Of course, there’s always time for traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing and archery.

Programs for girls and boys, members and nonmembers.

• Ages 5-17 • June 3-Aug. 2 • $125-$429

CAMP lee, Anniston

• 256-238-8941, www.camplee.org This traditional outdoor camp and retreat center, owned and operated by Anniston First United Methodist Church, hosts a day camp with games, crafts, Bible study, swimming, creek walk and natural rock slide.

• Grades K-2 (must have completed grades); June 3-7, June 17-21 • Grades 3-5; June 10-

14, June 24-28 • 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $80 per week

YMCA CAMP hAMilton

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org Outdoor camp features swimming, hiking, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, group games and sports.

• Ages 7-12 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $45 reservation fee; $90 per week for youth members (youth membership included), $85 per week for family members

YMCA C. i. t. CAMP

• 256-238-YMCA or 256-832-YMCA, www. ymcacalhoun.org Day camp at Y-Camp Hamilton, Anniston.

Camper in Leadership Training Program. Teens will help with younger campers and gain valuable leadership skills that can be used in the future while experiencing all the day-to-day activities as other campers.

• Ages 13-15 • May 28-Aug. 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• $90 per week for youth members (membership included), $85 per week for family members

nat U r e / a n i m a l c a m p s Anniston MuseuM of nAturAl historY

• 256-237-6766, ext. 116 or 114, www.annistonmuseum.org Kids night at the Museum Activities include a flashlight exploration of the exhibit halls, a live animal experience, a behindthe-scenes tour of the Live Animal Facility and the Museum’s Collections area where items not on display are stored, finishing with an end of the evening Owl Prowl where visitors hear the eerie call and see the glowing eyes of the live owls housed at the museum.

Dinner and a souvenir flashlight will be provided for each child.

• Ages 7-12 • June 27 and July 18, 5:309 p.m.

• $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members, $10 for siblings.

• Pre-registration required.

Deadlines for registration June 21 and July 12. family night at the Museum The fun starts with dinner.

Then you’re on your own for a flashlight tour of the museum where staff members will be available to share strange or littleknown facts about the museum.

Visit with curator Dan Spaulding and see the area where objects not on display are housed. You will encounter live animals that you can touch, if you dare! Enjoy a snack, an educational activity and shopping in the Museum Store, an exciting live animal program, “Awesome Animals,” then take a walk on the wild side and visit the Bird of Prey Trail where you’ll hear the “spooky” calls of the live owls and see their big beautiful eyes.

• Aug. 15, 5:30-9 p.m.

• Pre-registration required.

Deadline Aug. 9. At least one adult per four children • $40/family of two; $35/Museum members, family of two • $75/family of four; $70/Museum members, family of four up to six family members; $10 per person over six people

Jsu field sChools

• 256-782-8010 or fieldschool@ jsu.edu, www.jsu.edu/epic Canyon Camp for Children (at little river Canyon Center and some off-site travel) Hands-on environmental education, outdoor fun, arts and exploration of nature.

• Ages 7-10 • June 4-6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required. nature & Arts Camp (at Jsu and offsite locations such as talladega national forest and Cheaha state Park) Hands-on environmental education, outdoor fun, storytelling, “fairy tale” observation hikes, ghost-huntin’, hands-on art and more.

• Ages 7-9 • July 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required.

Chickadee outdoor Adventures for girls (at Mountain Center and heflin Parks and recreation sites) Hands-on outdoor recreation, environmental education, nature and art. Activities include disc golf, kayaking, archery, survival skills, animal/plant observation and more.

• Ages 8-12 • July 23-25, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $150 (includes lunch and sup-

plies). Pre-registration required. greenager nature & Arts Camp (at Mountain Center and other locations) Hands-on outdoor recreation, environmental education, nature and art. Activities include disc golf, kayaking, archery, survival skills, animal and plant observation.

• Ages 12-15 • July 29-31, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $200 (includes lunch and supplies). Pre-registration required.

Parent/Child native American Pottery Workshop Join potter Tammy Beane to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago.

• Parents with children ages 5-18 • July 14, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

• $15 adult/$5 child (includes clay, bone needles and paddles).

Pre-registration is required.

MArY g. hArdin Center for CulturAl Arts, gAdsden • 256-543-2787, www. culturalarts.org

turtle tuesdays Turtle/tortoise races and education, Q&A about turtles and tortoises.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wild Wednesdays Programs include StarLab, Weird Science, Science of Ice Cream and more.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Arty Pants Children can explore their creative side and make a fun arts and crafts project to take home.

• Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

SUmmer cAmp GUide 2013

AT H L E T I C C A M P S JSU Athletic cAmpS • 256-782-5918, www.coned.jsu.edu • Call for prices

Baseball Youth camp • Ages 7-14 • June 3-6

Boys Basketball individual camp • June 24-26

Boys Basketball individual Skill camp • June 27

Football camp • Ages 5-12 • July 15-16

Football individual camp • July 10-11

Soccer individual camp • July 26-28

Softball hitting camp • Grades 3-12 • June 13

Softball pitching camp • June 6

Softball prospect camp • Grades 9-12 • June 17-18

Softball Skills camp • Grades K-8 • June 3-5

Volleyball Skills camp • June 9-11

BritiSh Soccer cAmpS

• www.challengersports.com

Anniston Sports complex, sponsored by Anniston parks and recreation

First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day and full-day • Ages 3-13 • June 17-21; 9 a.m.noon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $85-$193

pell city civic Sports complex, sponsored by logan martin Soccer Association

First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day and full-day • Ages 3-14 • June 24-28, 9 a.m.noon, 5-8 p.m.

• $82-$128

heflin city Football Fields, sponsored by heflin parks and recreation First Kicks, Mini-Soccer, half-day • Ages 3-12 • July 15-19, 9 a.m.noon • $75-$116

Ben Burner Sports complex, sponsored by talladega parks and recreation

Mini-Soccer, half-day • Ages 3-16 • July 22-26; 9 a.m.noon, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• $98-$113

SUmmer odYSSeY At the donoho School, AnniSton • 256-237-5477, www. donohoschool.com • Must register by June 3. Campers must be

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

entering grades indicated in the fall.

Volleyball

• Grades 5-9 • June 10-13, 10 a.m.noon • $85 Karate for Kids • Grades K-4 • June 10-14, 8:3011 a.m.

• $100

Girls Basketball camp • Grades 4-12 • June 17-20, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Boys Basketball camp • Grades 4-6 • June 17-20, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Boys Basketball Camp • Grades 7-12 • June 17-20, 9-11 a.m.

• $85

Football camp

• Grades 2-6 • July 8-11, 8:3010:30 a.m.

• $85

Football camp

• Grades 7-12 • July 8-11, 4-6 p.m.

• $85

cheerleading 101

• Grades 3-6 • July 15-19, 9-11 a.m.

• $85

oxFord pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-831-1750, www. oxfordpubliclibrary.weebly.com Activities every weekday.

Events include Family Night, crafts, Weird Science projects, movies, a circus performer, Anniston Museum, DeSoto Caverns, and many other fun activities.

• All ages • May 28-June 28

pUBlic liBrArY oF AnniSton And cAlhoUn coUntY

• 256-237-8501, www.publiclibrary.cc All ages are encouraged to sign up and read for prizes. No sign up is required to take part in events. Events and reading programs are free.

“Dig Into Reading” Events include Story Time and Story Talk, Make and Take Craft Day, movies, educational entertainers such as Dr. Dinosaur and Animal Underground, and more.

• Ages 12 and under • May 28-July 20 “Beneath the Surface” Events include Game On!, Ceramics with Still Mid-Town Ceramics, caving, geocaching, NASA space rocks, a rock concert, and more.

• Ages 12 and up • May 28-July 20 “Have Book, Will Travel” Events include a digital camera class with Alicia Neely; a musical tribute to states, cities and places by Chris Phillips; a guide to trip planning by Susan

Kimbrell of AAA Travel; Let Your Taste Buds Travel with chef Prudence Hilburn; photo/art safaris with artist Larry K. Martin; and feature films geared for adult patrons.

• Adults • May 28-July 20

hoBSon citY pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-831-7069, www.hobsoncitylibrary.org “Go Under Cover: READ!” Events include family activities, Storyteller and ‘Smores, Live Music/Coffeehouse, Hobson City Live (Improv Theater), Glow Stick War, Family Zumba, Star Wars Party, Drum Circle, Art Gallery Grand Opening, Girlz Club, weekly discussions of books from the Oxford City Schools summer reading list, crafts and more.

• June 1-July 31 • Kickoff Party, May 25, 1-4 p.m.

JAckSonVille pUBlic liBrArY

• 256-435-6332, www.jacksonvillepubliclibrary.org “Dig into Reading” for kids, “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Enjoy new books, story times, crafts, prizes, coupons, movies and professional entertainment. All free!

• June 4-July 20 • “Jam with “Farmer Jason,” opening program, June 7, 2-4 p.m.

• Register online May 14-30 or at the library June 4-July 11.

• Calendar of events available at sign-up and online late May

— Information compiled by Sue Magouirk, illustrations by Jessica Stephens

Water lapping at the edge of the lake, making wallets in arts and crafts, becoming BFFs with your bunkmate, maybe even your first crush ... summer camp can make memories that last a lifetime.

Not into living the rustic life? There are plenty of other options in our area, from theater camp in Ashland to cooking classes in Anniston and sports camps for just about every age and athlete.

Don’t want to lose everything you spent all year learning? Check out one of the many academic camps and have an edge on your classmates come fall.