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CAMP‌ Great summer memories start here SPECIAL SECTION MARCH 13, 2022

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Summer Camps

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June 8 | aGes 3-5 must be Potty trained

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June 20-25 Grades 6-12

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July 25-29 | Grades 1-5

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New experiences, skill-building, a sense of community, and lasting friendships are all an integral part of YMCA Summer Day Camp. Weekly themed activities allow campers to create arts & crafts, explore science & technology, swim, appreciate nature, and better understand our many cultures. Kids will explore diverse interests and have a lot of fun along the way!

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TANNI HAAS

t’s no exaggeration to say that the one event kids really look forward to all year is summer camp. But how do you navigate the sea of choices? Here are five considerations that have helped me make smart decisions for my son—and my family.

Cost‌

Summer camps can range widely in price, depending on whether they’re bare-bones camps with a limited number of activities, or camps that offer a number of expensive activities like overnight trips. But don’t just consider the cost of the camp. Also consider how much money you’ll have left for other summer activities the whole family can enjoy. I learned this the hard way the first time our son went to a summer camp. It was so expensive that we ended up not having money for our planned family vacation.

Day camp or sleep-away camp‌

One of the biggest choices every parent faces is whether to send their kids to a day camp or a sleep-away camp. In my experience it’s best to start with a day camp until your kids express interest in a sleep-away camp. A mix of camp experiences might be ideal. While sleep-away camps give kids a chance to experience independence and to make new friends, day camps let them come home in the late afternoon and spend some time with their regular friends.

Indoor or outdoor activities‌

Consider the types of activities in which your kids would be engaged. Some kids enjoy sitting quietly inside focusing on arts and crafts; other kids prefer being outdoors doing sports. You could choose to follow your kids’ preferences and let them decide, or you could use the summer camp as a chance to challenge your kids to step outside their comfort zones and try something different. My spouse prefers the second option. Since our son first began going to summer camp (he’s in his teens now), my spouse has insisted that he try activities that we can’t offer him in our regular cityslicker lives, like canoeing, water skiing and zip lining.

Single or multiple activities‌

Explore whether the camps you are interested in are specialized and focus on one activity, or if they offer multiple activities. Many camps are geared toward one specific activity, like chess, coding, writing, or more sports-oriented activities like basketball or soccer. Other camps offer a range of activities, from sports to crafts to performing arts. Camps that focus on a

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single activity typically aim to strengthen kids’ abilities in that particular area. Camps

that offer many different activities try to introduce kids to different things. So ask

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yourself—and your kids—whether the goal is simply to have fun and try new things, or whether the goal is to enhance some particular skill.

Single or multiple camps‌

Finally, consider whether you want to send your kids to one camp for all or part of the summer or whether you want your kids to go to multiple camps. There are good reasons for either choice. On the one hand, sending your kids to a single camp can save you time and money shuttling between camps. It would also let your kids cultivate friendships for a longer period of time. On the other hand, sending your kids to several camps would let them explore different interests and make more new friends. Tanni Haas is a professor in the department of communication arts, sciences, and disorders at the City University of New York— Brooklyn College. She also is a wife and a mother of a teenager, and writes on topics related to kids and parenting.

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FIND THE PERFECT CAMP COMPILED BY

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ANIMAL LOVERS‌ WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

Kids will get the chance to meet real animal ambassadors while learning about wildlife conservation, zookeeping, animal careers and animal care. Also included are miles of hiking trails, swimming pool with lifeguards, a nature center and more. When: July 6-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; and July 25-29. Where: 17114 S. 63rd St., Papillion Who: Ages 7-12 Cost: $245 per week (the July 6-8 camp is $185) Information: www.wildlifeencounters.org/ summer-camp

HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will offer summer camps for the Baby Shark set through high school, ranging from half-day camps to fiveday camps. Half-day “kinder safari” camps are for fully potty trained 3- to 5-year-olds, while older kids have options for one-day, two-day and five-day

camps covering a wide variety of zoo and aquarium subject areas. Youth 12 to 18 can pick among two-day camps encompassing various interests. When: May 30-Aug. 4 Where: 3701 S. 10th St. Who: Ages 3-18 Cost: Half-day kinder camps cost $130 per child per camp ($155 nonmembers). Other camps range from $65 ($70 nonmembers) to $245 ($255 nonmembers). Information: www.omahazoo.com/day-camps

AMERICAN LEGACY COMPLEX

Does. Your. Kid. Like. Horses? Well, pardner, this will trip his or her Trigger. (Sorry.) Campers in the 4to 6-year-old and 7-13 age groups will learn about horse safety, horse health, horse grooming, horse breeds, horse tack and equipment … and horse riding. Mostly horse riding. There are no unrelated activities, not even a spirited game of H-O-R-S-E. When: Beginners (ages 4-6) morning camps, June 6-10, July 5-8. Beginners (ages 7-13) full-day camps begin June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11. Intermediate/advanced camp (ages 7-13) starts July 18. Where: 7193 County Road 40 (west off of 72nd Street, about 8 miles north of Dodge Street). Who: Ages 4-13 Cost: Morning camps $300 per camper. All-day

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camps $400. Cash or check only. Information: www.americanlegacycomplex. com/summer-camp

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

Lions and tigers and bears — Oh, my! — would not be safe for a kids’ summer camp. But at Camp Kindness, there will be enough puppies and kitties and other (manageably-sized) critters to make for happy campers. The eight weeklong sessions (three hours a day) will give every child the opportunity to get close to an animal. (Parents, you have been warned.) Kids 6 to 9 are “junior campers”; those 10 to 13 are “senior campers.” Junior sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon. Senior sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. When: Weeklong sessions begin June 6. The last session begins July 25. Where: Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St. Who: Ages 6-13 Cost: $180. Registration is first-come, firstserved, and NHS says Camp Kindness fills up fast. Information: www.nehumanesociety.org/ community-services/summer-camps

OXBOW VET CAMP

Created for kids who have a passion for animals and veterinary medicine, this summer camp

includes hands-on activities and a chance to practice skills real veterinarians perform. Both junior and intermediate will be offered at multiple locations in Omaha. When: Junior camps: June 6-9, June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 18-21, July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4; Intermediate camps: June 27-July 1 and July 11-15 Where: Throughout the metro area Who: Second to fifth grade; and sixth to eighth grade Cost: $175 for junior; $250 for intermediate Information: www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/the-oxbow-way/education/ summer-veterinarian-camps

ART & MUSIC OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

The Omaha Conservatory of Music summer program, SoundWaves, is a “weeklong immersive summer music camp” that covers the breadth of music — voice, strings, guitar, brass, woodwinds, piano and percussion. The program offers masterclasses, a rock lab, as well as orchestra and musical-theater options. And composition and music Please see CAMPS, Page W5

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business. Lodging and meal plans are available. Prospects must submit an audition video, but students of all skill levels are welcome. When: July 23-30 Where: 7023 Cass St. Who: Ages 9-18 Cost: $750 (register by June 1). Lodging $600, nonlodging meal plan $120. Masterclass lessons $210. Information: omahacm.org/programs/ soundwaves

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SCHOOL OF ROCK

From beginner camps to themed camps, there’s a wide variety of in-person options to ensure every child has an immersive musical experience. These summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by rehearsing and performing together in a fun, safe environment. When: June 6-July 25 Where: 13270 Millard Ave. Who: Ages 7-18 Cost: $450 week Information: www.schoolofrock.com/ music-camps

KANEKO

Kaneko “offers camps to learners who are interested in exploring creativity and its intersection with art, education, science, design, technology, and philosophy.” Campers will work together, with the Kaneko staff and local professionals, on projects that will go on display in the gallery. Fourth to sixth graders can pick from camps ranging from dance to ceramics to design to architecture, while the older kids — seventh through ninth graders

Camp times run from 9 am-4 pm Campers’ sign-up as the grade they will begin in Fall of 2022 Single-day, 2-day, 3 days, and 5-day bundles are available Before Care drop-off begins at 7 am, After Care pick up lasts until 5:30 pm* Box Lunches available** (*For before and After Programs, there is an additional fee for each option of $8) (**Boxed Lunched are available for $7 per meal)

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Jackson Otta plays a guitar during practice at a School of Rock summer camp in 2019. — have options spanning disciplines covering some of the same ground. When: Sessions running from June 13-July 22 Where: 1111 Jones St. Who: Fourth through ninth grade Cost: No required fee. Suggested donation of $200 for a week of camp Information: thekaneko.org/creative-camps/ Please see CAMPS, Page W6

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From experiencing life as a keeper to discovering animals from around the world, kids will learn how they can take action to end extinction. We have more than 40 adventurous camps for kids ages 3-14. Plus, by supporting this program, you’re helping save animals around the planet.

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MCGUIGAN ARTS ACADEMY

Rock N’ Palooza. Enough said. Your kid will be so cool. Campers will take a close look at “the greatest rock bands alive.” They’ll also try their hands at acting. And they’ll “get messy” (that seems to be a summer camp theme for many) and “create boldly” with some drawing and painting. The door is open to kids of all skill levels, and campers can register for either full or half days. When: June 6-July 1 Where: 8708 Countryside Plaza in Countryside Village Who: Ages 5 and up Cost: $250 per week (full day), $150 (half day). Information: www.mcguiganartsacademy. com/classes

THE ROSE THEATER

The Rose Theater offers summer camps in drama, dance, musical theater, voice and acting! Learn new skills, expand your creativity, grow as a performer and have the time of your life. Fulland half-day weekly themed camps such as Paw Patrol, Hamilton Hip-Hop, Star Wars, Sketch Comedy and more are available as well as a number of 2-, 3- and 4-week production classes. “The Wizard of Oz”, “Stinky Cheese Man”, “Descendants” and “Honk Jr.” are just some of the productions offered. When: May 31 through August 12 Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.; and The Rose Studios Youth Artists, 12202 West Center Road Who: Ages 3-18 Cost: $50 to $600 Information: www.rosetheater.org/education/ classes-and-camps

THE GREAT OUTDOORS NEBRASKA STATE 4-H CAMP

The state 4-H camp offers a lengthy menu of three- and four-day sessions amid the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands. Camp options run from leadership training to four days of “silly camp fun.” Also, many things involving the words “extreme,” “wacky,” “thrills,” “messy” and “rowdy.” When: Camps start May 31 and run through Aug. 10 Where: 83222 4-H Camp Road, Halsey, Nebraska Who: Ages 8-18 (varies by each camp) Cost: Varies from $280-$490 Information: 4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/ summer-camp Information: www.camprivercrest.org/ summercamps

FONTENELLE FOREST

During this wild summer camp, kids will explore the outdoors through positive and fun naturebased activities designed to teach a love of nature. When: Dates vary by age group and theme throughout the summer Where: Locations vary Who: Ages 4-15 Cost: Cost varies per camp, per age group Information: fontenelleforest.org/camps

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Camp Nakomis this summer will have a limited number of openings, operating at 50% capacity for social distancing. Campers will enjoy

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the outdoors — Hiking! Boating! Fishing! — on the camp’s 35 wooded acres in Carter Lake, as well as participate in group games and activities. Nakomis advertises “a safe and positive environment” and is open to the public. Weekly themes start with “S’more Fun” and conclude with “H2OHHHHHHH!” That last week might be a little soggy. When: June 6-July 29. There will be no camp on Juneteenth (June 20) and the week of July 4. Where: 4101 N. 17th St., Carter Lake, Iowa Who: Ages 6-14 Cost: $150 per week. Campers may register for one week, or up to all seven weeks. Information: bgcomaha.org/club-locations/ camp-nakomis

GIRL SCOUT CAMPS

During Girl Scout Camps, kids can experience the great outdoors, make new friends, gain confidence and create lifelong memories. Camp adventures include challenge courses, zip lines, horseback riding, archery, swimming and more. When: June through August Where: Various locations Who: Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade Cost: Cost varies per camp Information: www.girlscoutsnebraska.org, find a guide on the camps page Please see CAMPS, Page W7

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CAMP RIVERCREST

The evangelical camp, established in 1958, offers options from “overnighter camp” aimed at kids going into first through third grades to three-day “mini-camps” (grades 3-5) to junior and junior-high camps and, finally, a senior-high camp for grades 9-12. There also are sessions for “leaders in training” and “junior cabin leader training” (rising 11th graders through graduating seniors). There’s also ax throwing. According to the website, “at Camp Rivercrest, we are passionate about the Kingdom of God, teach from the Bible, and believe Jesus is the only way to salvation.” When: June 12-July 29 Where: 2840 County Road 13, Fremont, Nebraska Who: First grade through graduating seniors Cost: $190-$530

SPORTS & RECREATION‌ CAMP AT THE MAC

This sports camp goes over fundamentals of multiple sports, including baseball/softball, tennis, football, soccer and golf. When: Monday through Friday; June 6-Aug. 5; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Maple Athletic Complex, 4718 N. 120th St. Who: Ages 8-12 Cost: $1,800 for the full summer; $200/week or $230/week with early drop off Information: www.mapleathleticcomplex. com/camp

MOUNT MICHAEL BENEDICTINE SCHOOL

A recreation camp for boys, conducted by the monks of the Mount Michael Abbey and by Mount Michael school alumni. Spread out across the school’s athletic and recreation areas — and the 400 acres around them — the camp should offer a change of pace for the typical teen of today. Under “things not to bring to camp,” one will find money, pocket video games, cell phones, laptops, tablet devices or any other electronics. In other words, this is a detox center for our times. When: Four Sunday-Friday sessions from June 26 to July 29 Where: 22520 Mount Michael Road, Elkhorn Who: Boys 7-14 Cost: $350 Information: mountmichael.com/ camp-mount-michael/camp-homepage

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BIG RED SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMPS

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UNL Big Red Summer Camp

Metropolitan Community College offers College for Kids and College for Teens courses that bring fun and learning to children ages 3-18. Featuring kids and teens classes that focus on art, technology, science and more. When: June and July Where: Courses are offered at multiple locations within the Omaha metro area Who: Ages 3-12 and 12-18 Cost: Varies Information: www.mccneb.edu/ce/summerfun

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There probably aren’t as many summer camps at the SAC museum as there are planes and spacecraft, but the final count might be close. Maybe.

Students will learn basic concepts of forensic science, including chain of evidence, fingerprinting, DNA and more. They’ll also learn about the

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE‌

Single-day camps run from Aerospace Camp to Weird Science (with Spy Camp in there somewhere), and there’s the Astronaut Academy as a two-day camp starting June 15. Roger that, Ashland. Also, there’s an appropriate number of three-day camps — three. Think game makers, robotics and extreme robotics. Camp bundles are available. When: June 6-July 29. Where: 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland. Who: First through eighth grade (varies for each camp). Cost: $52.75 ($68.58 nonmembers) for one and two-day camps. $158.25 ($189.90) for three-day camps. $211 ($274.30) for bundles. Information: www.sacmuseum.org/what-to-do/ education/camps

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psychological aspects of forensic exploration: interviewing witnesses, researching suspects and more. When: June 13–16, June 20–23, and June 27–30; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lozier campus of Bellevue University, 2810 N. 118th St. in Omaha Who: Students in seventh through ninth grade Cost: $100 per course Information: www.qfa.io/summer

SCIENCE & EDUCATION‌ It’s the Big Red academic camps. Not football or basketball. Just to be clear. Running from June 12-17, campers get to live on the University of NebraskaLincoln campus, meet new people from all over, wander amid the ivy-covered halls of academe … and “spend time investigating an interest or potential career.” Available camp sessions include acting for the camera, agriculture, animation, digital media, engineering, sustainable fashion and veterinary science. Space is at a premium, and registration is first-come, first-served (with scholarships available). Sessions will be led by Nebraska 4-H staff and UNL faculty members. When: June 12-17 Where: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Who: Ninth through 12th grade, including recent high-school graduates Cost: TBD Information: 4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps

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Summer activities at the Jewish Community Center have something for kindergarteners through high school students, from swimming and diving to musical theater. There’s a J Camp for kindergarten and first-grade kids — and other age groupings through seventh grade — a leadership program for eighth through 10th graders, as well as “premiere camps” for sports, dance, aquatics and “kid-approved” activities. Premiere camps are open to members and nonmembers. When: May 27-Aug. 1 Where: 333 S. 132nd St. Who: Ages 5-18 Cost: Varies, with early-bird and JCC-member discounts. Registration is required, with a $50 late fee. Call 402-334-6426 or email Amanda Welsh at awelsh@jccomaha.org. Online registration opens April 6. Information: www.jccomaha.org/camp Please see CAMPS, Page W8

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BROWNELL TALBOT

Brownell Talbot’s summer camp program is going full STEAM ahead — science, tech, engineering, the arts and math. Kids at the camps, according to the school, will be “tackling daily challenges, hands-on activities, lessons, and art and theatre projects.” Full-day camps run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while specialty camps go from 9 a.m. to noon. When: Weeklong sessions from June 13-July 23 Where: 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd. Who: Preschool (potty-trained 3-year-olds) to 12th grade. Cost: Full-day camps $375; specialty camps $200-$230 Information: www.brownell.edu/bt-beyond/ camp-discovery

YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA

The YMCA of Greater Omaha summer day camps offer kids a fun and engaging environment where they will make friends, belong and achieve. The camp focuses on closing the summer achievement gap. Weekly themed activities allow campers to creat arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim and appreciate nature. When: Weekly, May 31 through Aug. 19. Where: Armbrust YMCA, Downtown YMCA, Maple Street YMCA, Sarpy YMCA, Southwest YMCA, Charles E. Lakin YMCA, Twin Rivers YMCA and Mills County YMCA Who: Ages 5-12 Cost: $155 per week for members; $185 per week for nonmembers Information: metroymca.org/youth/ youth-camps

Campers from Girls Inc. work on detangling a human knot at a Durham Museum summer camp on July 24, 2019.

LAURITZEN GARDENS

Summer Adventure Day Camps provide a unique learning experience for children where they will learn science concepts and interact with nature through hands-on activities, arts and crafts and more in indoor and outdoor settings. Five summer camps will be held this year, including Art, Imagination & Nature; Environmental Holidays Around the World; Flora, Forests and Fields; Oh My!, Nature: From Dusk to Dawn; and Wingin It. When: May 30-Aug. 1; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 100 Bancroft St. Who: Ages 5-12 Cost: $235 for nonmembers; $215 for members per week Information: www.lauritzengardens.org

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DURHAM MUSEUM

Sweetest Summer event is a one-of-a-kind summer camp that will spark your child’s imagination. Families can choose from a wide range of camp themes including dinosaurs, construction, wizards and more. Kids will get to meet new friends, explore Omaha and engage in hands-on learning. When: June 6-Aug. 12; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Before and after care available for an additional charge Where: 801 S. 10th St. Who: First through fifth graders Cost: Pricing ranges from $90 (half days) to $220 (full days) per week; discount available for Durham Museum members Information: www.durhammuseum.org/ education/camps/summer-camp

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Omaha Children’s Museum’s summer camps include daily play in the museum and a snack. Whether kids want to experiment in the kitchen or learn about wizards, superheroes or the Olympics, Omaha Children’s Museum has the perfect summer camp.

When: June through August Where: 500 S. 20th St. Who: Ages 4-5 and 6-8 Cost: Half-day sessions are $125 for members and $140 for nonmembers per week Information: ocm.org/ summer-camps-info-and-faqs

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