Summer Camp Guide

DP SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2020

Answers in Genesis 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd., Petersburg, Kentucky 41080, Phone: (888) 582-4253, creationmuseum.org/ camp Dates: Jun 15-19, Jun 24-26, Jul 22-24 Get Ready to Explore! At Explore Camp, your kids will experience hands-on labs and learn key science principles in a fun, engaging way. With loads of activities and teaching from world-class speakers, they’ll dive into botany, forensics, zoology, astronomy, and much more.

Beavercreek Summer Day Camp Fairbrook Elementary, 260 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH 45430; Phone: (937) 427-5514, beavercreekohio. gov/606/Summer-Day-Camps Dates: June 1- July 31, 2020, Ages: 6 - 13 Campers will explore the outdoors, participate in activities, play games, create crafts, and meet new friends. Campers are split into 3 groups weekly based on age and enjoy a field trip each Wednesday. Registration begins March 2nd. Early bird discounts available before April 15th. Camp hours: 9:30 - 3:30 (structured activities), Extended hours: 7:30 - 9:30 and 3:30 - 5:30 (free play; free of charge)

Camp Kroc - The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center 1000 N. Keowee Street, Dayton, Ohio 45404, Phone: (937) 528-5114, kroc. salvationarmy.org/DaytonKroc/ daycamp Dates: June 1st - July 24, Break June 29th -July 3rd Early Bird Registration: March 1, 2019 - March 30, 2019, $145/week per child/ General Registration: April 1, 2019 - May 24, 2019, $160/week per child. Income-based, partial scholarships and payment plans are available. Ages: 6-12 Camp Kroc is an ACA accredited day camp run by The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Dayton, Ohio. This camp offers character-building classes, recreation/playtime, and field trips each week. Some of the field trips include the Columbus Zoo, Young's Jersey Dairy, COSI, and Legoland. New for 2020: Kroc Pond Splash Pad Days, Bonus King's Island day for campers and a parent (some restrictions apply), Picnic Thursdays, Inflatables, Playtime at the new Kroc Park. Cost: Camp Registration Fee- Non-refundable: $20 per child ($40 max per family)

Decoy Art Center Summer Art Camps 3491 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432, Phone: (937) 431-4838, decoy-art.com Dates: Weekly in July Get creative! Art Camps held weekly for budding artists - from Toddlers to Intensive Clay Experiences. Painting, clay, drawing and much more are explored in our TAB learning environment. TAB allows the student to be the artist and the classroom is their art studio - our teaching artists encourage their imagination, assist with their ideas and reflect on the outcome to foster artistic behaviors.

Mayflower Arts Center 9 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373; Phone: (937) 552-5848; mayflowerartscenter.com Dates: June 9- August 7 Ages: PreK- Adult We are excited to unveil our 8th summer with 25 creative visual and performing arts camps for 2020! Our camps are designed to heighten imagination through creative and technical exploration, incorporating techniques learned both individually and collaboratively. Register by May 12 and SAVE $10 on select camps! Details at mayflowerartscenter. com.

Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409, Phone: (937) 293-2841, daytonhistory. org/events/historical-experiences/ settler-survival-camp/ Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17 & July 27-31, 2020 | 9am–4pm Daily Held in July, Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Historical Park is five days of early settlement fun. The Miami Valley comes to life from an early settler's perspective during this exciting camp. Learn about historic woodworking, early travel methods, hearth cooking, textiles, gardening, and so much more! Ages 8-12.

VTA Theatre Arts Summer Camps 46 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402, Phone: (937) 461-8581, victoriatheatre.com/ create-learn/ Dates: June 22 -26; Jun 29-Jul 3; Jul 6-10; Jul 14-17, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Ages: Rising 1st - 12th Grades / 6 -18 VTA has more summer camps than ever! Learn how to clown, perform comedy, sing, dance, and act in scenes from Broadway shows, or use your imaginations to create stories, costumes, and escape rooms! There is something for almost everyone. No theatre experience is required for any of our camps!

Washington Township Recreation Summer Camps 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459, Phone: (937) 433-0130, washingtontwp.org/camp Dates: June 1-August 14 Washington Township offers 11 weeks of summer camp for ages 3-14. Campers participate in a variety of traditional camp activities including canoeing and swimming while traveling to local destinations on field trips! Our art and theatre camps are perfect for campers with a creative streak. AM/PM extended care is available.

YMCA of Greater Dayton Multiple Locations, Phone: (937) 223-5201, bitly.com/YMCACamp2020 Dates: May-August 2020 (session dates vary by location) Whether you choose one week or all summer, YMCA Day Camp fits your schedule and provides fun and enriching activities for your child. The Day Camps offered through the YMCA of Greater Dayton are certified through the American Camping Association. Campers work together in many activities which lead to the development of teamwork skills, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships. Join us this summer for all of the fun! Choose from any of our 13 locations in the Greater Dayton area.

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