Michiana Virtual Camp & Kids' Care Fair

The FAMILY Magazine Presents…

2015

The Virtual Camp & Kids' Care Fair starts February 28th and will continue to be online throughout 2015!

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Come visit all of your local and regional summer camps for kids in the comfort of your own home!

Camp Awareness Camp Awareness is a popular summer day camp that is celebrating its 55th year! Camp Awareness offers camping activities without the “sleeping out” experience. It’s a bug biting, stream stomping, fishing, archery, poison ivy, campfire cookout, bug juice, counselor hunt, tribal challenge, GET DIRTY camp!

Nature Detectives Summer Camp

The Nature Detectives Day Camp at Rum Village gives students ages 6 through 12 a chance to explore the natural world at a beautiful local park. Over three miles of hiking trails, an interactive nature center with wildlife window, and a staff of experienced naturalists make this camp a great choice for a summer adventure.

For details call the Nature Center at 574.235.9455

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*Aquatics Programs

Learn to Swim, South Bend Swim Club

*Free Fishing Saturdays Pinhook Park

*Junior Golf Programs

WORLD Kids’ World is offered to children entering grades 1-7 who would like something to talk about when they return to school in the fall. Campers will get to go to the pool and have one other field trip or special event each week. It is great to make new friends and see old ones while exploring arts and crafts, team building, science & nutrition, along with our favorite gym activities and other surprises. You won’t want to miss FUNomenal Fridays.

For more information, please visit our website, www.sbpark.org .

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Tiny Tots, Studebaker Jr Golf, Junior Tour

*Kids’ Triathlon *Leeper Tennis Center

Little Shots, Pee Wee Tennis, Jr. Mini-Camp Jr. Elite, Jr. Excellence

*Potawatomi Zoo Camps *Jr. Baseball *Soccer Programs

Bertrand Farm

Summer Day Camp!

Kids learning where their food comes from.

Ages 4-13 years old

Now takin g registratio ns for summ er 2015!

Bertrand Farm, Inc.

3575 W Bertrand Rd, Niles, MI 49120

See all our summer programming at www.bertrandfarm.org

Camp Tannadoonah is a summer camp serving boys and girls ages 5-17, located on beautiful Birch Lake in Vandalia, Michigan. We’re an ACA-accredited residential camp and strive to provide a fun, safe, and life-changing experience.

We have a wide range of activities to appeal to all ages.

CAMP TANNADOONAH tannadoonah.org 574-387-6097 Camp helps kids develop independence, teamwork, and a connection to nature!

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A Special Place for

Special People!

Camp Millhouse is a residential summer camp for people of all ages with varying disabilities. 24 hour on-site nursing with medication management. Staff to camper ratio is from 1:1 to 1:4. Activities include recreation, music therapy, arts & crafts, swimming, low ropes course, dances, special guests.

Camp Millhouse

25600 Kelly Road South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 233-2202

www.CampMillhouse.org

Come join the fun!

Summer Camps | July 12–31

She’ll explore her interests, make new friends, stay on campus.

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Fine Arts

Summer Academy

Athletics Visit saintmarys.edu/camps to register online.

For more information, email camps@saintmarys.edu or call (574) 284-4778.

REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 3, 2015.

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KIDS LOVE OUR

SUMMER CAMP! Star Martial Arts camps are designed for children ages 5-12, and no martial arts experience is necessary.

Camp activities, including a weekly field trip, are based around a weekly theme and of course, martial arts!

With trained instructors, you are guaranteed a structured, high energy, well supervised, safe environment.

To maintain a safe atmosphere, each camp has a limited number of spots so reserve your spot today!

Our camps are tax deductible!

June 1-5 8am-12pm Tiny Tiger Camp (ages 4-6 only) June 8-12 8am-4pm Global Games *Elkhart location only June 15-19 8am-4pm Lego Week June 22-26 8am-4pm Minecraft Camp June 29-July 3 8am-4pm Summer Splash *Elkhart location only July 13-17 8am-4pm Nerf Week July 20-24 8am-4pm Super Smash Brothers *Elkhart location only July 27-31 8am-4pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles August 3-7 8am-4pm Star Wars

$20 to register-includes a summer camp t-shirt!

Early Bird discount $115/week until March 31st Regular price $135/week until May 2nd Late registration of $150 after May 2nd

STAR MARTIAL ARTS (574) 277-KICK 5776-48 Grape Rd. Mishawaka

(574) 522-KICK 123 Elkhart Ave. Elkhart

*Family discount: After 2 campers, everyone in the household is free! **Campers will need a snack and packed lunch each day.

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2ND –12TH GRADE

Ramp Up Your

Math Skills This Summer and Set Up for Success!

Now Enrolling for Summer Early Registration Rate through camp fair 888-850-MATH Heritage Square

Mathnasium.com/Granger

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Preschool – Teen

Morning & Afternoon Classes

June 15 – 19 June 22 – 26 July 6 – 10 July 13 – 17 SBMA and Southold Dance

Art & Dance Camp July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17

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Finding the Spark Within What Is Day Camp?

The camp program is an amazing opportunity for children to learn and develop new skills, make new friends, practice core values, build leadership qualities, and most importantly, have fun! Your kids will have a blast in an outstanding facility.

Campers enjoy fun-filled days of activities in the care and safety of trained and experienced staff. These memories and friendships will last a lifetime!

Camps

Kroc Pre-School Camp: Ages 3-5 Kroc Camp: Ages 5-12 Kroc Leaders: Ages 12-17

Come meet us at the Kroc Camp Fair on March 29 to see all the fun activities planned for camp this year!

When and where can I register?

Register anytime at the Welcome Desk or online at www.mykroc.org. Registration ends the Friday before the first day of camp.

What is included?

Registration fee includes all planned activities from 7:00AM – 6:00PM, before & after care*, morning snack**, lunch**, snack, field trips, an awesome Kroc Kids T-shirt!

Cost: Camp Costs vary : $50-$100 members / $75-$125 non–members depending on camp selection. Partial Camps available as well at discounted rates. * Not included for Leader Camp. ** The USDA and the State of Indiana are equal opportunity providers and emplopyers.

900 West Western Ave South Bend, Indiana 46601 574 233 9471 | www.mykroc.org

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Camp Name

Phone

Website

Contact Info

Ages

Dates

Cost

Bertrand Farm Summer Farm Camp

269-695-3306

www.bertrandfarm.org

Theri Niemier

4 Yrs – 13 Yrs

June 22nd August 14th

$100 - $210

3575 West Bertrand Road, Niles, MI 49120

Farm camp is a day camp program for children 4-13 years old. Children are hands on involved in the everyday activities of a small working farm. Each day includes farm chores, agriculture lessons, harvesting, cooking or nature projects. Nutrition and ecology are intrinsic parts of the experience.

Camp Awareness

South Bend Parks and Rec 321 E. Walter Street South Bend, IN 46614

574-299-4765

sbpark.org

Karen Myers kmyers@southbendin.gov Cathie Pynaert cpynaert@ southbendin.gov

7 Yrs – 12 Yrs

June 8th – August 7th

7 Yrs Old Week: $100 8 Yrs -12 Yrs Old Week: $120

It’s a bug biting, stream stomping, fishing, archery, poison ivy, campfire cookout, bug juice, counselor hunt, tribal challenge, GET DIRTY camp!

Camp Millhouse 25600 Kelly Rd., South Bend, IN 46614

574-233-2202

www.campmillhouse.org

Diana or Scarlett campmillhouse@ gmail.com

We Are A Camp Of All Ages, 7-70!

Summer camp: June 21, 2015 thru July 31, 2015 Respite Weekends: April 25th thru September 20th

$500 – $150

Camp Millhouse is a residential summer camp for people of all ages with varying disabilities. 24 hour on-site nursing with medication management. Staff to camper ratio is from 1:1 to 1:4. Activities include recreation, music therapy, arts and crafts, swimming, low ropes course, dances and special guests. Come join the fun!

Camp Tannadoonah 14751 Harvey St. Vandalia, MI 49095

574-387-6095

http://tannadoonah.org

Amber Grundy Amber@tannadoonah.org

5 Yrs – 17 Yrs

June 14th August 8th

$275 – $675

Camp Tannadoonah is a resident camp for boys and girls 5-17. A variety of activities appeal to all ages, including swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, boating, archery, arts, nature, sports, science, robotics, theater and more! Camp Tannadoonah is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and licensed by the State of Michigan.

Children’s Arts in the Parks

574-299-4765

sbpark.org

(Various Parks)

Paula Garis pgaris@southbendin.gov

2 Yrs – 10 Yrs

June 11 – July 30

Free

Artistic programs in a park atmosphere. Purpose: To provide a wide assortment of various arts for the participant’s enjoyment.

Children’s Learn to Swim at Clay High School

574-235-9372

sbpark.org

Amy Roush aroush@southbendin.gov

7 Yrs And Up

June 15th - 25th June 29th - July 9th July 13th -23rd

$45 Financial Aid eligible -$25

American Red Cross certified Learn to Swim lessons. Multiple instructors will teach different levels every class time. The time and level will be set by the instructor and parent/guardian at registration.

Cross Country Camp 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637

574-235-9372

sbpark.org

Amy Roush aroush@southbendin.gov

6 Yrs – 13 Yrs

June 22nd – June 25th or July 13th – July 16th

$20 Per Child Per Camp

This is a fun interactive camp that teaches the basics in running: how to stretch, agilities and race strategies. There will be a race the last evening and every participant will receive a ribbon.

Fernwood's 2015 Summer Camps

269-695-6491

13988 Range Line Road Niles, MI 49120

www.fernwood botanical.org

Wendy Jones, Head Naturalist wjones@fernwood botanical.org

4 Yrs – 16 Yrs

June 9th and runs thru August 7th

Cost varies with each session.

Fernwood's Jon Meyer and Rou and Ethelbel Art Camps utilize our forests, pond, prairie and gardens to teach children about Nature & to inspire a variety of art projects. Please visit our website or call Wendy Jones, Head Naturalist for more information.

HealthWorks! Kids' Museum

111 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601

574-647-KIDS (5437)

www.healthworkskids.org

Eliana Ramos ERamos@ beaconhealthsystem.org

Varies

April 6th – August 3rd

Varies

Get your kids out of the house and into HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum for the zaniest, most adventurous camps you’ll find on the planet! Whether you come for the entire week or just one day—don’t miss out—have your kids’ creativity and imagination soar to new heights at HealthWorks!

Kids’ Triathlon at Potawatomi Pool

574-299-4765

sbpark.org

2000 Wall Street South Bend, IN 46615

Paula Garis pgaris@southbendin.gov

5 Yrs – 14 Yrs

July 11, 2015 Race begins at 8 A.M.

$24 per child

Swim 25 yards (50 yards for 13-14 year olds), Bike 1.3 miles, Run ½ mile

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Camp Name

Phone

Website

Contact Info

Ages

Dates

Kids World Summer Day Camp

574-299-4765

www.sbpark.org

Karen Myers kmyers@southbendin.gov Cathie Pynaert cpynaert@ southbendin.gov

Ages 5*12 Yrs

June 8th August 7th

South Bend Park and Recreation Dept.

321 E. Walter Street South Bend, IN 46614

* Must Have Completed Kindergarten

Cost 3-Days: $72

(Add $10 T-Shirt Fee to First Weeks Fee)

4-Days: $96 5-Days: $110

Kids' World is offered to children entering grades 1st -7th. Campers experience two fieldtrips per week and activities such as crafts, teambuilding, science and nature, favorite gym activities and other surprises.

Kroc Summer Camp Salvation Army Kroc Center 900 W.Western Avenue South Bend Indiana 46619

574-233-9471 ext 2227 574-300-8117

www.mykroc.org

Jacqueline J. Davis Youth Activities Manager jackie.davis@ usc.salvationarmy.org

3 yrs – 17 yrs

June 8th – August 14th

Prices vary for members and non-members.

Kroc Camp will be 10 weeks of fun filled adventures for Campers ages 3-17. Campers will receive free before and after care, breakfast lunch and afternoon snack. Kroc campers will receive a t-shirt, and field trips and other surprise amenities all included in the weekly price.

Mathnasium of Granger

888-850-6284

mathnasium.com/granger

7321 Heritage Sq. Dr., Suite 170 Granger, IN 46530

Cari Waggoner 4 Yrs – granger@mathnasium.com 16 Yrs

All summer...

June-August

219 to $299

depending on age

At Mathnasium, we help kids in K-12 reach their potential in math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them. Kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. With no tests or homework to worry about, summer is the perfect time to catch up, keep up or get ahead!

Nature Detectives Day

574-235-9455

Camp Rum Village Nature Center 2626 S. Gertrude Street South Bend, IN 46614

http://sbpark.org/ activities/camps/naturedetectives/

Hannah Teshka hteshka@southbendin.gov

6 Yrs – 12 Yrs

Camp Dates Vary on Age of Your Child. Visit www.michianamom. com for full listing.

3-Day Camps $35 4-Day Camps $40.

The Nature Detectives Day Camp gives students ages 6 through 12 a chance to explore the natural world at a beautiful local park. Over three miles of hiking trails, an interactive nature center with a wildlife window and a staff of experienced naturalists make this camp a great choice for a summer adventure.

Outdoor Adventures Summer Day Camp

574-654-3155

www.sjcparks.org

50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637

Amal Farrough afarrough@sjcparks.org

5 -14 Yrs

Camp Dates Vary on Age of Your Child. Visit www.michianamom. com for full listing.

K-1st Grade:

$65.00/Week 2nd – 8th Grade:

$90.00/Week

Paddle, hike and navigate your way to adventurous outdoor fun at St. Patrick's County Park! Go fishing or learn to steer a kayak. Canoe on our creeks and ponds. Catch a praying mantis. Through active challenges, games, crafts and quiet moments of observation, you’ll find surprising discoveries around every corner.

Pet Refuge Summer Camp Unleashed

574-274-5065

petrefuge.com

Melissa Eikens

4626 Burnett Drive, South Bend, IN 46614

10 Yrs – 15 Yrs

June 15th – 19th July 13th – 17th August 3rd – 7th

$150

Pet Refuge has partnered with SBACC to provide a unique, educational and fun filled summer camp program for the animal lovers in our community. Kids will enjoy guest speakers, animal art, quality time with shelter animals, hands on education including bite prevention, dog training, the language of cats and how to make a difference for animals in our community.

Prairie Winds Nature Farm

574-344-1753

21439 Osborne Road, Lakeville, Indiana 46536

www.prairiewinds naturefarm.com

Charlotte P. Wolfe pwindsfarm@gmail.com

3-12+ Yrs

Camp Dates Vary on Age of Your Child. Visit www.michianamom. com for full listing

Ages 3 Yrs -7 Yrs $75 Ages 8 Yrs + $250

Working educational farm. Roam 85 acres of natural area; learn earth friendly gardening skills; care for animals & enjoy an old fashioned barn. Daily pony rides for younger campers and riding lessons for older campers. Kids relax, make new friends and appreciate the farm and nature at their own pace.

Saint Mary's Summer Camps

574-284-4778

Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN 46556

www.saintmarys.edu/ camps

Camps Email camps@saintmarys.edu

Grades 5th – 12th

July 12th – 17th July 19th – 24th July 26th – 31st

$440 – $565

Saint Mary's offers the best in summer camp fun and learning though our overnight camps! Join us in July for one of our amazing camps: Athletics, Fine Arts and Summer Academy! Explore your interests. Make new friends. Live in residence halls under the care and protection of counselors, instructors and professional staff members.

Star Martial Arts Camp 123 N Elkhart Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516 5776-48 Grape Rd. Mishawaka, IN

Elkhart 574-522-5425 Mishawaka 574-277-5425

www.startkd.com

kick@startkd.com

4-6 Yrs 5-12 Yrs

June 1st – August 7th

$75 – $150

$20 registration

Star Martial Arts camps are designed for children ages 5-12, and no martial arts experience is necessary. Camp activities, including a weekly field trip, are based around a weekly theme and of course, martial arts! With trained instructors, you are guaranteed a structured, high energy, well supervised, safe environment. To maintain a safe atmosphere, each camp has a limited number of spots so reserve your spot today!

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Camp Name

Phone

South Bend Museum 574-235-9102 of Art Summer Camps

Website

Contact Info

Ages

Dates

Cost

www.southbendart.org

Hannah Fischer fischerh@ southbendart.org

Ages 6 Ys – 18 Yrs

June 15th – July 17th Art and Dance with Southold July 6th – July 17th

$160/Week

120 S. Saint Joseph St. South Bend, IN 46601

Summer Camp Artists can pick a class (or more!) from our list of fun and exciting classes. Take drawing, painting, ceramics, architects of art, primary art, fibers, jewelry and more!

The First Tee of Indiana-Michiana

Attn. Treasurer PO Box 385 South Bend, IN 46624

800-779-7271

www.thefirsttee indiana.org

Jackie Potter Mullin firstteemichiana@ gmail.com

7 Yrs – 12 Yrs

There will be a session in June and July.

Check the website or email for more information

$50.00/child per session.

The First Tee Program is part of the curriculum in 45 area schools within St. Joseph and Elkhart County. The First Tee of Indiana strives to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

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Coloring Contest

NAME: _________________________________________ AGE: ______ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ CITY: ___________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: _________ DAY TIME PHONE: __________________________________________ PARENT’S NAME: ___________________________________________ E-MAIL: ____________________________________________________ Color this page and win! The coloring contest winners will be featured in our April 2015 issue of FAMILY Magazine!

One winner will be selected from each of the three following age categories: 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12 years of age.

For your chance to WIN, color your best picture and mail entries to: FAMILY Magazines of michiana • P.O. BOX 577 • Granger, IN 46530 • (574) 387-5420. Coloring contest is open to children 12 years and under, and entries must be mailed by March 2nd, 2015. Winners will be featured in the April 2015 issue of FAMILY Magazine. Winners' artwork will be featured along with their first name and age. For additional coloring contest entries, this coloring page may be photocopied and printed off.

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Have Fun! Find the words below in the FAMILY Magazine's Camp & Kids' Care Fair word search puzzle. Words can be forwards, backwards, diagonal, vertical or horizontal.

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Time To Go Camping!

Get your kids out of the house and into HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum for the zaniest, most adventurous camps you’ll find on the planet! Whether you come for the entire week or just one day—don’t miss out—have your kids’ creativity and imagination soar to new heights at our Spring and Summer Camps.

• Experience • Investigate • Create • Play!

These are all part of the fantastic fun to be had! Find out why parents are raving fans about their children’s experience at HW! Camp!

Some exciting new camps include: • • • • • •

Springy Shenanigans – April 6 & 7 Artsy Fartsy – July 6 Wild Wonders – July 13 Get Under Your Skin – July 20 Fit as a Riddle – July 27 HealthWorks! Hoopla – August 3

Adventures await your child at HealthWorks!

Don’t wait another minute! Visit HealthWorksKids.org for more information.

111 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 HealthWorksKids.org | 574.647.KIDS (5437)