Mosaic Extra - Summer Camps by City of Manassas Park Parks and Recreation

The Manassas Park

MOSAIC

EXTRA:

Summer Camps

PRESCHOOL CAMPS • Summer Playschool • It’s a Bug’s Life • Under the Sea SCHOOL AGE CAMPS • New! Ideaventions Science and Technology Camps • Athletic Camps • Surf’s Up TEEN CAMPS • Leadership Camp • Outdoor Adventure Camp • All Sports Camp

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Preschool Camps.................................................. 1 School Aged Camps.............................................. 2 Teen Camps........................................................... 5 Upcoming Events.......................................... Back Page

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preschool

Summer Camps

Camps at MPCC

Bursting into Bloom

All Preschool programs are ages 3-5. Children must be potty trained. For all camps, please pack a snack, lunch, bathing suit and a towel. Each day concludes with swimming at the Community Center.

Blooming Red, White and Blue! Hooray USA! Join us as we celebrate all the fun activities of July 4th- watermelon, games, decorations and more. No camp 7/4. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 7/2-7/6 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Summer Playschool

It’s a Bug’s Life

Playschool is all about fun! This nine week summer camp features different themes and activities each week. The children will explore a variety of activities- games, music, art, cooking and more. Swimming every Tuesday and Thursday. Closed on 7/4. * Cost is per week. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 6/25-8/24 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

If you love little critters, or just want to know more about them join us! We will learn about a variety of insects and life cycles and how they grow. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 7/16-7/20 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Super Story Adventures

Can we do it? Yes we can! Blocks, Lego’s and more- we will build a special project to take home. If you love to create buildings and more then join us for a creative/ building fun. Swim everyday at Signal Bay Pool - swimsuit and towel required. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 7/23-7/27 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Going on a Bear Hunt, visit Grandma with Red Riding Hood, help protect the pigs from the Big Bad Wolf! If this is your kind of adventure and your up for the fun then join us. Swim Tuesday and Thursday. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 7/30-8/3 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Ready, Set, Go!!! We are going to explore the world of transportation. Wheels, tracks, water and air; we will have hotwheel races, boat races, build train tracks and more. We will end the week with bring you bike to camp day (Safety First, don’t forget your helmet). Swim Tuesday and Thursday. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 8/6-8/10 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Construction Junction

Under the Sea Dive deep into fun while we visit the octopus, fish, shells and more that you find in the ocean. We will also have some fun in the sun with water games. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 8/13-8/17 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Creative Campers Do you like to get messy, create, and have fun? We will finger paint, dough creations, chalk drawings and more in this exploratory art camp. Swim Tuesday and Thursday. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 8/20-8/24 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

Camps at SIGNAL HILL For all camps, please pack a snack, lunch, bathing suit and a towel. Each day concludes with swimming at Signal Hill.

Catch Me if You Can Run, Run as fast as you can! This camp is all about sports and more. We will play some of our favorites- baseball, tennis, kickball along with relay games and more. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-12p 6/25-6/29 $60/M; $65/R; $72/NR

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school aged

Summer Camps

Camps at MPCC

All Youth programs are ages 6-12. For all camps, please pack a snack, lunch, bathing suit and a towel. Each day concludes with swimming at the Community Center. *NEW! Ideaventions Science and Technology Camps! These camps give you the opportunity to explore, invent, experiment, build and much more! Days consist of labs, outdoor education, lunch, crafts and robotics.

GENERAL

Summer Extended Care

Our Extended Care program is a licensed daycare program through the State of Virginia Department of Social Services, and is offered for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Summer Extended Care offers two nutritious snacks daily, weekly themes, arts and crafts, weekly field trips as well as games, sports and swimming—all in a fun and supervised environment! Parents are required to attend an orientation prior to beginning Summer Extended Care. Call for orientation dates. You must provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization form and health physical form. $50 registration fee as well as $60 activity fee per child required. Session 1 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 6a-7p 6/25-7/6 $260/child Session 2 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 6a-7p 7/9-7/20 $260/child Session 3 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 6a-7p 7/23-8/4 $260/child Session 4 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 6a-7p 8/6-8/17 $260/child Session 5 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 6a-7p 8/20-8/24 $130/child

Art Smart

Van Gogh, Picasso and Da Vinci all are famous artists and you can be next in line! In this hand’s on camp we will help you bring out your inner artist as we paint, draw, and craft masterpieces throughout the week. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 6/25-6/29 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Inventors & Inventions*

Eureka! Travel back in time, as we invent and have a blast in our inventor’s laboratories. Perform experiments recreating important inventions from the past. Amazing discoveries are welcomed each day as we perform exciting experiments in biology, physics, and chemistry. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 6/25-6/29 $395

Red, White, Blue & You Too!

It’s America’s Birthday!!!! Come celebrate by spending this week learning about the history of our great Country. No camp 7/4. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/2-7/6 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Snack Attack

This hands on cooking camp introduces healthy eating and focuses on tasty yet healthy snacks, drinks and easy to fix meals. No camp 7/4. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/2-7/6 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Nature Adventures*

Explore nature! Adventure into the wild to discover the natural world as you study animals, insects, soil, plants, trees, rocks and minerals. Using digital microscopes and naturalist training, hone your skills at observing nature. Campers enjoy the outdoors while learning about environmental sciences. Through research, technology and fieldwork, campers gain experience in a variety specialties ranging from botany and entomology to geology and zoology. No camp 7/4. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/2-7/6 $395

Chemical Reactions*

Reactions, experiments and chemistry, oh my! Spend the week experimenting with chemical reactions. From kitchen chemistry (sugar crystals) to reactions that appear magical, we get our hands dirty in this week-long exploration of our chemical world. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $395

Kung Fu Panda Get ready to hop on our high speed train tour of Asia as we navigate the ‘dog days’ of summer with fun as we explore the culture, food, games and traditions of the Far East culture. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Operation Spy*

Welcome to Operation Spy! Embark on an undercover adventure, building our own spy gear, learning to make and break codes, and using science and technology to complete our secret missions. Learn electronics to create alarm systems, explore exotic places and cultures, practice the art of disguise and deception to fulfill secret missions. Explore electricity, GPS navigation, lasers, chemical reactions, and world cultures. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $395

Magic & More This action packed camp you will not only learn how to do magic, but you will be putting on a magic show at the end of the week. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Mystery Disease!*

Mystery is all around! You are part of an expert medical team in this race against time to figure out what is making a town sick. Analyze medical reports for clues and apply experimentation and deductive reasoning, as campers work to identify the disease and its source in this student-directed, simulation-based camp that integrates science with social studies, math, research, critical thinking and cooperation. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/23-7/27 $395

Down Under

Do you know that Australia is known as the ‘Land Down Under’? Australia is filled with tons of cool interesting facts and this camp will take you on a virtual tour of everything Australia. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/23-7/27 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

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school aged Fiesta, Siesta

Summer Camps

Hola, como estas? In Spanish that means ‘Hi, how are you’. This week in camp we’re going to learn about the Latin American culture, language, traditional crafts and foods. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/30-8/3 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

World Explorers*

Explore the world by following in the footsteps of famous adventurers and scientists. Investigate the rain forest of the Amazon, join an expedition to Antarctica, descend with a team to explore a crystal cave, or scale the highest mountains using our imaginations. Study amazing places, become a skilled explorer, and apply engineering skills to solve challenges famous explorers faced. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/30-8/3 $395

Cheerleading Camp

Are you ready to C-H-E-E-R? Learn the basics of cheers, chants and how to properly tumble and make pyramids. At the end of the camp, cheerleaders will perform a special routine for parents. No camp 7/4. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/2-7/6 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Softball Camp

In this first-class camp players will have the opportunity to develop their skills such as pitching, hitting, running, catching, and fielding from softball coach Ricky Taylor. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Quickstart Tennis Camp

This camp will help your child learn how to play the popular racquet sport of tennis. From etiquette standard in any game to the basic hits Space Exploration* and stances needed to play a match. We’ll learn about Space, plan a trip to another galaxy, plan and build a DAY TIME DATE COST space colony, using our planetarium software we’ll learn about galaxies, M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/13-8/17 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR nebulae, super novas, and stars. As space explorers, campers will explore astronomy - design and build a satellites, create remotely operated MMA Camp vehicles, investigate planetary geology, and rocket science - as we build Learn the basics of judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, muai thai, boxing and wresand launch rockets. tling. This camp is co-ed and open to all skills levels and taught by DAY TIME DATE COST our highly trained and skilled MMA instructor. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/6-8/10 $395 DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/13-8/17 $115/M; $125/R; $135/NR

Knights of the Round Table

In this fun interactive camp we will take a journey back through time, filled with castles, Kings, Queens and yes, even Knights. You will learn some of the secrets of being a knight and even make your own armor. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/6-8/10 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

3, 2, 1 Blast Off We have blast off in 3..2..1! Take a journey with us as we leave Earth and learn about planets, solar systems, stars, the sun and moon. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a–3:30p 8/6–8/10 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Ancient Civilizations*

Volleyball Camp

Participants in this camp will gain first hand knowledge of the rules and the skills it takes to play volleyball. Participants will receive individual instruction as well as playing on a team for a tournament. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/20-8/24 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Camp Cougar

This camp will get your child playing and learning the fine skills of a number of different games and sports. Learn a number of sports from soccer and tennis to floor hockey and dodgeball. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/27-8/31 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

In Ancient Egypt, we build pyramids, learn hieroglyphics and dig for Pharaoh's treasure. In Ancient Greece we learn about Odysseus’ adventures and study Demeter’s plants and Poseidon’s seas. And in Ancient Rome, we make ice cream with Nero (legend has it he invented it!) and build Mt Vesuvius and watch it erupt. For all camps, please pack a snack, lunch, bathing suit and a towel. DAY TIME DATE COST Each day concludes with swimming at Signal Hill. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/13-8/17 $395

Camps at SIGNAL HILL

ATHLETIC

Basketball Camp

GENERAL

Tropical Paradise

Join us as we take an excursion to the tropical islands of the Caribbean! Campers will learn basics of basketball through various drills each Music, songs, crafts, games and more are a part of this fun camp! morning and will feature tournament style games being played in the DAY TIME DATE COST afternoon. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 6/25-6/29 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 6/25-6/29 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

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school aged camps at signal hill cont’ Pirate on Board

Summer Camps

Ahoy matey! No stone will be left unturned as we navigate the lost island of Signal Hill for hidden treasure. Come be a part of our crew and enjoy pirate games, songs and crafts. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Buggin’ Out

Martial Arts Olympics Camp

Your child is assigned to an imaginary Country, and begins training in the competitive skills of martial arts, including sparring (no contact), board breaking (child proof), forms, and archery! At the end of the week they enter the arena and compete for top honors (Awards will be given out, everybody wins! Friends and family are invited). Session 1: DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/2-7/6 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR Session 2: DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/27-8/31 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Creepy…crawly…critters! We’ll learn about different kinds of bugs and even go searching for them. After you find a bug, you’ll be able to make a habitat for them and then release them back to where you found them. DAY TIME DATE COST Tennis Camp M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/23-7/27 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR From etiquette standard in any game to the basic hits and stances needed to play a match, your child will love this camp and have a East to West blast learning tennis. Buckle up as we take you on a cross country journey from state to DAY TIME DATE COST state. We’ll have fun learning a little about each state while on our trip. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/30-8/3 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR Sports of all Sorts In this camp your child will have the chance to master different The Captain’s Pirate Camp sports each day. Some of the sports that will be played include, Sail the seven seas and hunt for the pirates buried treasure. This tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, frisbee, badminton and more. exciting camp includes daily challenges, pirate battles and of course DAY TIME DATE COST the quest to find the captain’s hidden treasure. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/30-8/3 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR Lacrosse Camp your child can learn the basics of lacrosse from skilled instructors. Surfs Up Perfect for beginners, this camp will teach your child everything from Dive into the underwater world of the ocean. We will explore ocean stick handling, shooting, defending and how to do a face off. life at its finest and see what is going on at the shore. Grab your DAY TIME DATE COST goggles, towels and let’s hit the beach. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/6-8/10 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR Samurai Camp Where children are brought together as peasants and farmers to train Cretaceous Creations as Samurai to defend the Empire! As they train in the Bushido. They will One time dinosaurs roamed and ruled the earth. In this camp we will learn the “code”, Japanese Zodiac, kanji, kendo, archery, discipline, discover dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures and even cavemen! Get and much more! (All weapons are safety padded and or “Nerf” foam). ready to ROAR your way into this once in a lifetime camp. DAY TIME DATE COST DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/13-8/17 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

ATHLETICS

Football Camp

Another summer in Manassas Park means another football camp put on by Tony Thomas Sr. Learn the basics and more technical skills Kids will have the opportunity to discover what it means to be a ninja, through experienced instruction and fast-paced drills. TIME DATE COST from learning the history to playing interactive games with ninja DAY equipment. All equipment will kid-friendly and age appropriate. M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/23-7/27 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR Session 1: Soccer Camp DAY TIME DATE COST M&F 8:30p-3:30p 6/18-6/22 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR It’s time to compete with your feet and master the most popular sport in the world. Children will learn basic ball control skills, fundamentals Session 2: of soccer including dribbling, passing and shooting. DAY TIME DATE COST DAY TIME DATE COST M&F 8:30p-3:30p 8/13-8/17 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/6-8/10 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

Secrets of the Ninja Camp

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teen Teen Camps

Summer Camps All Sports Camp

Campers will engage in group activities based around a variety of sports. Early morning will include skills and drills based up on the Teambuilding Camp Experience fun activities such as learning from ropes courses to sports chosen for the day. The afternoon will include games and complex team problem solving. By the end of this camp you will tournaments to put the skills to use. Campers will also spend time in the pool each day. know that there is no “I” in team. DAY TIME DATE COST DAY TIME DATE COST 8/13-8/17 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR M-F 8:30a-3:30p 6/25-6/29 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR M-F 8:30a-3:30p All Teen programs are ages 12-17.

Leadership Camp The five-day camp will help develop stronger student leaders. Participants have the opportunity to learn organizing skills, coalition building and strategies for creating change in their school and communities. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR

Tennis Camp From etiquette standard in any game to the basic hits and stances needed to play a match, your child will love this camp and have a blast learning tennis. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/9-7/13 $100/M; $110/R; $120/NR

First Responder Camp Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer, or maybe a fire fighter? Get a first-hand view of what goes on in the day of a first responder. Take a tour of the police station and fire dept. and have the opportunity to have all your questions answered! DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/20-8/24 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Outdoor Adventure camp will engage in group activities based around a variety of outdoor ventures. Early morning and afternoons will include field trips to local parks and outdoor team building facilities. Just to name a few, Burke Lake Park, George Mason University, and the Shenandoah National Park. Every day will conclude at the Manassas Film/Acting Camp Park Community Center, such as the gym, teen center, and pool. In this camp you will have the chance to learn first-hand film & acting DAY TIME DATE COST techniques. You will be taught the basics of filmmaking, acting, M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/20-8/24 $190/M; $200/R; $210/NR screenwriting and animation. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/16-7/20 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR

Seal Fit Camp

SEAL Fit Camps are the Gold standard for training warriors and athletes to be leaders and victors. These skills are not learned in a textbook, success manual or classroom. They must be experienced in the arena of hard physical training, hard "right" choices, mental and emotional discipline, and humility. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/23-7/27 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR

Create-a-palooza We have it all, crafts, cooking, movies, cookouts and more. Sure to be a week you will never forget. Sign up soon. Space is limited. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 7/30-8/3 $125/M; $135/R; $145/NR

Camp Costello

Camp Costello will engage in group activities based around a variety of outdoor/indoor games. Early morning will include games, such as kickball, capture the flag, soccer, etc. The afternoon includes gym activities, movies, and arts and crafts. Campers will also spend time in the pool each day. DAY TIME DATE COST M-F 8:30a-3:30p 8/6-8/10 $105/M; $115/R; $125/NR

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how to

upcoming events 4/27: MP’s Best Dance Crew 7pm-9:30pm at MPCC We want to make sure that you have everything you need every step of the way. That’s why we have made it convenient for you to register for any of our programs online through our website. Follow the instructions below on how to register.

4/21: Dog Park Fundraiser: Bake Sale 12pm-3pm at MP Dog Park

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5/4: Father, Daughter Dance 6pm-8pm at MPCC

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4/28: Spring Yard Sale 8am-1pm at MPCC

6/17: Father’s Day at Signal Bay All Day at Signal Bay Water Park 6/23: Family Fun Night - Luau 5pm-7:30pm at Signal Bay Water Park 7/4: July 4th Celebration 5pm at Signal Hill Park For More Events at the Community Center, Dog Park and Signal Bay, visit us online and click on our MOSAIC!

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