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Kids and Healthy Lifestyles With childhood obesity affecting one in five children, camps play a vital role in turning back this national trend. Camps are important partners for parents and children who want to make positive changes that keep kids active and eating right all year long.

The Culprits Health professionals agree that numerous environmental and social factors are at play when it comes to the eating and exercise behaviors of young people. The era of “walking uphill two miles to school every day” is long-gone for most kids, and with the availability of buses and carpools, most children no longer walk to school. Playing outside is also decreasing with children spending much more time indoors than children ten or twenty years ago. It’s no surprise to concerned parents that many children spend too much time with inactive technology, devoting as much as three to five hours a day to TV or computer-related entertainment. Almost everyone is familiar with the Food Guide Pyramid, but not many people are as familiar with the Physical Activity Pyramid. According to the Council for Physical Education for Children, sixty minutes is the minimum amount of physical activity recommended for children. Ideally, children should engage in flexibility games and exercises as well as muscular fitness activities at least three times a week, have active aerobics, active sports and recreation activities be a part of each day’s activities, and gather many of the sixty minutes of moderate and vigorous activities from outside play, games, walking, and other physical exercise. Camps offer an optimal environment to encourage varying levels of physical challenges, teach lifelong active recreational pursuits, and establish opportunities to learn active lifestyle behaviors.

A Healthy Attitude at Camp Camps and their staffs make sure that camp programs offer opportunities for healthy and active living. If children begin to change some of their food and activity habits at camp, they might be able to transfer some of these behaviors when they return home. How do camps help? For starters, camps continue doing what they do best, which is focusing on the positive development of children. Camp is, after all, for kids. • Camps can help children learn to like foods that are good for them by presenting good choices in a fun, safe environment. • Camps can provide older children and young adults as mentors for the children, to support positive, healthy behavior. • Camps can teach children that physical exercise is fun and can be an activity of choice over television and video games. • Camp environments can become the safest activity-oriented learning center outside the school system by working in tandem with education and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition at Camp Many camps look for innovative, fun, tasty ways to provide healthy choices and decision-making skills to their campers. The following list includes some “tried-and-true” techniques found at camps: • Teach children to alter food preferences by giving them good choices • Offer taste tests, expose children to new foods • Encourage eating breakfast • Offer new exercise/activity programs • Reduce “fast food” and junk food

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for snacks and side dishes (chips, cookies, candy, etc.), provide healthy options at the snack bar or camp store • Educate children about healthy eating and knowing when to stop

Physical Activity at Camp Most camp programs are synonymous with activity from walking to field games, and the best camps challenge themselves every year by offering fresh activities to draw in new campers and excite returning campers. What works: • Physical fitness fun with contests and games • Active role models at camp • Physical activity that doesn’t require lots of equipment • Activity teams or “walking buddies” programs • Positive feedback on the process of doing your best, emphasizing participation rather than winning or being the best • A wide variety of new and traditional activities, sports, and games • Focus on fun and gaining a healthier lifestyle

your child will follow suit. In the company of new and old friends, these new adventures, as well as the shared, nutritious meals are simply more rewarding. Camps can play a vital role in contributing to lifelong patterns of exercise and excellent nutrition. Camp is a great place to offer good food, great activities, a positive environment, safe and secure location, and most of all, fun. Adapted from the article, “Kids and Healthy Lifestyles,” by Viki Kappel Spain; M. Deborah Bialeschki, Ph.D.; Karla A. Henderson, Ph.D., published in September/ October 2005 issue of Camping Magazine; Reprinted from CAMP by permission of the American Camp Association© 2006 American Camping Association, Inc.

Social Support If young people see peers and adults they admire, like their counselors and other campers, engaged in enjoyable active pursuits, they will likely want to model a similar behavior. If your child’s favorite counselor routinely engages in games, swimming, hiking, and other enjoyable activities, it’s easy to imagine that

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Silverwood Fun! Parents, teachers, or youth leaders looking for enjoyable activities for kids this summer can consider a trip to Silverwood Theme Park. The largest theme park in the Northwest is definitely kid-friendly, with plenty of rides, games and attractions for any age, including several perfect for younger guests. This coming season, Silverwood will be celebrating 25 seasons and millions of memories with special events and programs throughout the year. Visit www. silverwoodthemepark.com and click on Events & Deals for details. A trip to Silverwood can be easily incorporated into a late spring, summertime or early fall schedule, whether it’s a family outing, a church get-together, a home school field trip, or even and end-of-the-year class party!

The park requests at least 72 hours notice for group reservations; there’s an online request form at www. silverwoodthemepark.com or you can call (208) 683-3400 ext. 3 for more details. Silverwood can also host kid’s birthday parties, complete with a special area and a visit from Garfield. During May and June, there are several perfect opportunities for groups or classes to visit the park. The park’s annual Physics & Science Days take place May 1617. Each year, area youth in grades 5-12 come to the park to learn about science, and in the process, have fun. Educational experiments include testing gravity and acceleration from some of the coasters. There is a group-only day planned for May 24.

The park to the north of Coeur d’Alene offers special rates for groups of at least 15.

For more information on these and other youth/group events, call (208) 683-3400 ext. 109.

Depending on the occasion, Silverwood can offer your group access to a special picnic area, and make an all-you-can-eat buffet available.

Look for other special events or promotions throughout the season and purchase individual tickets online and save at www.silverwoodthemepark.com

For an additional fee, your group can receive early-bird admission to Coaster Alley, which means you and your friends can spend extra time riding Tremors and Timber Terror before the rest of park guests queue up. Even better, Garfield can meet your group!

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Summer Camps! DAY CAMPS Quest Camp, June 11-Aug. 17, Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene Church of the Nazarene. Ages 6-14. Registration $20 before May 1, $75 a week, $65 for second child in family, or $18 per day. Extended care $2 per hour per child. www.cdanaz. org or (208) 667-3543

West Central Youth Program, June 18-Aug. 24. Ages 5-12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Recreation and child care program at West Central Community Center includes sports, swimming, arts classes, fitness, trips and educational activities. (509) 323-7501 Camp Gifford on Deer Lake (near Loon Lake), offers weekly day camp sessions for ages 7-12 June 25-Aug. 3. Camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Programs run 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended morning and evening hours. Sliding scale depending on household income, $4075/week. (509) 233-2511, campgifford@ aol.com or www.campgifford.org. CHILL, offered by the City of Liberty

Lake, June 18-24, Pavillion Park, ages 5-11, $950 for all summer or $100 per week, $850 for multiple children. (509) 755-6726, http://www.libertylakewa. gov/chill

Twin Lakes Friends Campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July 9-13, grades 1-3. Campers enjoy activities like crafts, stories, singing, swimming, and making friends in a beautiful outdoor and water-based setting. Day campers take a bus to and from camp each day from Hayden Lake Friends Church leaving at 9 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m., $115. manager@twinlakesfriendscamp. org, or (208) 687-1026, www. twinlakesfriendscamp.org.

Girl Scouts, at Council Program Center in Spokane. Weeklong themed sessions run June 18-Aug. 31. $25 per day or $120 per week, extended hours are available. www.gsewni.org to register. 800-827-9478 x 241 or swallace@gsewni.org. Northeast Youth Center Licensed programs include Camp

Allotafun, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, $119 week; Camp Extreme, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, $129/ week; Ultimate Adventure, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, $149/ week, $15 extended hours; Premier Adventure Camp, ages 9-15, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 13-17, Aug. 27-31. $189, $15 for overnight trip, $15 shuttles; Animal Explorers, June 25-29, ages 8-13, $159; Wacky and Wild Kids Camp, ages 5-9, July 9-13, $134; Dancing Divas, ages 7-13, July 16-20, $134; Camo Camp, ages 5-12, July 30-Aug. 8 (ages 5-8) Aug. 6-10 (ages 9-12), ages 9-12 receive overnight visit to Camp Dart-Lo. $134; Science Explorers, ages 5-9, Aug. 20-24, $159. spokaneneyc.org or (509) 482-0708.

Adventure Camp Plus (includes overnight adventure,) July 9-13, ages 11-13, $145; Film Production Camp, two weeks, June 18-29, ages 11-13, $290; Junior Lifeguard Day Camp at The Kroc, June 18-22, ages 11-14, $135. www.kroccda.org/ campkroc.html or (208) 763-0618

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and Valley YMCA. $140/week for program members, $130 premier family members, $34 daily program member, $32 premier family members, extended care $28/week per child, $25 registration fee; Fun Clubs, grades 1-5, Central, North and

Camp Fire Camp Dart-Lo, grades Pre-K-12th grade. Sessions run 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 9-13 or July 16-20, free transportation available. $175$225 for one week or $300-$350 for two sessions. Family Fun Evening and Open House, June 28, $5 per person. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-7476191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

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Valley YMCA. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $168/ weekly program members, $158/ week premier family members, $34 daily program members, $32 premier family members, $25 registration; Triangle Club, grades 6-8, 6:30 a.m.-6 pm., Central, North and Valley, $168/week program members, $159 premier family members, $34/day program member, $32 premier family member, $20 for Silverwood camp-out week of Aug. 13-17 $25 registration fee; Adventure Camp, June 18-24, grades 4-8, Central and Valley YMCA, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $189 program member, $179 premier family member, $20 fee for Silverwood camp-out week of Aug. 20-24, $25 registration fee; Discovery Camps, grades 3-6, Central YMCA, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $140/week program members, $130 premier family members, $38/week for extended care, $25 registration fee. Ymcaspokane.org, (509) 777-9622

SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Express Program, June 20-Aug. 24. Offers full-day (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) licensed child care at Finch and Lincoln Heights elementary schools for Spokane Public School students. Breakfast and lunch provided. $35/day. (509) 354-7312 or www. spokaneschools.org/express.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County’s XTreme Team, June

The Spokane Club Summer Camps Extreme offers programs

18-Aug. 24, grades K-12 at three club locations. General program 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10/week, $100 for summer, includes lunch and snack. Sunrise program, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. is $25/week, $250 for summer, includes breakfast, lunch and snack. www. bgcspokancounty.org or (509) 489-0741

for ages 3-12, including sports fans, camps for crafty kids, camps with themes, preschool camps, and camps for kids who love field trips. (509) 4594571 x515.

Twin Lakes Friends Camp offers fun on the lakes, activities, Bible stories, cabins on 20 acres. Junior Boys Camp, grades 4-6 is June 25-30, $155. Junior High Camp, grades 7-8, July 16-21, $175. Junior Girls Camp, grades 4-6, July 2328, $155. Senior high camp, grades 9-12, July 30-Aug. 4, $175. Camp bus leaves Hayden Lake Friends Church 9 a.m. Monday morning and returns at 11 a.m. on Saturday (by 5 p.m. for Sr. High). manager@twinlakesfriendscamp. org, or (208) 687-1026 www. twinlakesfriendscamp.org.

Camp Fire Camp Aowakiya Day Camps, July 16-20 (K-5), July 23-27 (6-8.), $75/session. Also Family Open House July 7, CIT Training July 14. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30 Camp Fire Sweyolakan Outbackers Day Camps, July 9-Aug. 17, grades 1-6, $175-225/week. www.campfireinc.org/ camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800386-2324 ext. 30

OVERNIGHT CAMPS Camp Spalding, at Davis Lake (45 minutes north of Spokane), offers half-week resident programs for grades 2-4, weeklong programs for grades 5-12, Family Camp Aug. 15-19, Mom/Dad & Me Overnight (for K-2 + a parent) June 15-16. Prices range from $125-$415. www. campspalding.org or (509) 710-3449 Camp Gifford on Deer Lake (near Loon Lake), offers weekly sessions for ages 5-17 June 25-Aug. 3. Camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Programs divided by age, Our Camp, ages 7-12, Our Wilderness 13-17, Pee-Wee Camp ages 5-6 (July 18-20). Sliding scale depending on household income, $60$199. (509) 233-2511, campgifford@ aol.com or www.campgifford.org.

Camp NEWA – Junior Grange Camp, July 29-Aug. 4, Princess Pines on Lake Thomas. Ages 9-14. $150 by July 1 or $175 after. www.wa-grange. org (509) 535-1165

Camp Reed, Spokane YMCA offers programs for all ages, including Mini Camp, grades 1-2, June 24-26, 28-30, July 8-10, 12-14, 22-24, 26-28, Aug. 5-7, $225 program member or $215 premier member; Traditional Camp, grades 3-9, June 17-23, 2430, July 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, July 29-Aug. 4, Aug. 5-11. Weeks 7-8; Cost vary by week. Counselor in Training, grade 10, includes two weeks of camp and 300-mile bike trip, June 17-22, Bike Week June 24-30 or

Group 4, July 29-Aug. 3, Bike Week Aug. 5-11, $515 program member, $505 premier member. (509) 777-9622 or www.campreed.org.

Camp Fire Camp Sweyolakan offers a variety of resident camp programs at Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene June 29-Aug. 17. Military family, multiple family member discounts and financial assistance available. Programs include Family Open House June 23, ($5 person); Discovery Camp (night session for grades 1-12); Counselor-InTraining programs, June 29-July 30 (Senior), July 30-Aug. 17 (Junior), for grades 11-12, $645-$745/session. Pioneer Resident Camps, grades 1-12, July 9-16, $430-$530/session; $645-$745/session; July 16-20, $300400/session. Inni Minis, 2-day 1-night excursions for grades 1-4, July 9-10, 12-13, 14-15, 23-24, 2627, 28-29, Aug. 11-12. $70/session. Adventure Camps, grades 1-12, July 22-30, $430-$530/session; July 22-Aug. 3, $645-$745/session; July 30-Aug. 3, $300-$400/session. Gypsy Camps, grades 1-12, Aug. 6-10, $300-$400/session; Aug. 6-17, $645$745/session; Aug. 10-17, $430-$530/ session; Camp Sweyolakan 90th

Birthday Benefit Cruise and Banquet, Aug. 4, $100/person, or birthday cruise and activities Aug. 5. www.campfireinc.org/camps 509747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30 (See other Camp Fire camp listings under Day Camps, Specialized Hobbies/Groups, Arts, Special Needs, Family Camps).

Camp MiVoden, June 17 -Aug. 19, Christian camp on Hayden Lake, Idaho offers youth programs for ages 8-16 and family camps for all ages. $300 for basic youth camp, specialty youth camps for horses and wakeboarding for $340. www. mivoden.com (509) 242-0506

John Means Golf Camps and Schools Junior Camp June ~ 17-21 (ages 8-18) Adult School ~ June 15-17 University of Idaho Golf Course Call 612-382-7820 www.johnmeansgolf.com

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River Day School in Spokane’s Summer Workshop/Camps run 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday June 18-Aug. 13. Grades K-6. Each session $125 not including supply fees. http:// riverdayschool.org/community-centercalendar/ or (509) 326-6595 53rd annual Natural Resources Camp, June 25-30, Central Idaho Four-H Camp east of Ketchum. Learn about natural resources like forest, water and soil. Ages 12-14. $235 by May 21 or $255 afterward. (208) 736-3634 or http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/nrc/

Middle School Study Skills Camp, July 30-Aug. 2 (two sessions) or Aug. 9-12 (one session). Gonzaga Preparatory, for grades 6-8. $75. (509) 483-8511 ext. 423, email pmcewen@ gprep.com or www.gprep.com

Spanish Camps by Villa Vista Language Academy, ages 3-10, weekly sessions June 18-July 27. Morning and afternoon sessions. Limited to 12 campers per session. $100 per session. $5 per day for lunch. (509) 465-4656 or www.growwithspanish.com.

Chinese Language Immersion Camp, Gonzaga University. Session

Tuesday-Friday in July and August, ages 7-12. Session topics include Lions, Tigers and Bears, Art Journaling, Ancient Egypt, Faces and Figures, and Birds and Flowers, $110. Plus ongoing classes Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m., ages 7-12, $70 for four classes, or 6-8 p.m. Mondays, adults and teens, $80 for four classes. www.indrawschool.com or (509) 230-1880

First Lego League Camps, Westminster Congregational UCC Church, Spokane. Programs for Builders (grades 1-3) and Engineers (grades 4-6). Programs include June 18-22 Lego Robot Zoo, or June 25-29 Lego Pentathalon/ FLL Challenge. $110/week, www. discovery-school.org, (509) 448-2291

Camp Invention, designed to immerse grades 1-6 in hands-on learning disguised as fun. Sessions at Windsor Elementary June 18-22, $220; Moran Prairie Elementary June 25-29, $215; and Five Mile Prairie June 25-29, $215. www.campinvention. org or 800-968-4332. 29th Annual Satori Camp, July

1, grades 1-6, June 25-July 6, $90. Session 2, grades 7-12, July 2-26, $220. Includes language instruction with native speakers, arts and crafts, dance, games, watercolor, and calligraphy. www.gonzaga.edu/ startalk or (509) 313-6783.

22-28, Eastern Washington University, designed for teens serious about intellectual and academic pursuits. (800) 999-8363 or email satoricamp@ hotmail.com.

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Science Safari Offers in Space: An Exploration of Astronomy and Space Technology” weekly

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Video Game Bootcamp, July 2327, $135; App Camp, July 30-Aug. 3, $135; Film Camp, Aug. 6-17, $135.

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sessions for grades 2-9, 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 18-22, noon-3 p.m. June 25-29 and 8:30-noon July 2-3 and 5-6, Gonzaga Prep. $95. (509) 466-9453 or tomdzwinel@comcast.net.

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Little House of Different Cultures offers immersion programs in French and Spanish for individual students or families of all ages.

Programs for children run June 12-14, 26-28, July 10-12, 24-26, Aug. 7-9, 21-23. 3-day camp 45-minutes/ day $49, 3-day camp 90-minutes/ day $115. All 6 camps, $325 shorter version, $599 longer version, $465 half and half. (509) 218-6301 or www. spokanelanguageteacher.com

CHURCH-AFFILIATED CAMPS Quest Summer Day Camp, June 11-Aug. 17, Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene. Ages 6-14. Registration $20 before May 1, $75 a week, $65 for second child in family, or $18 per day. Extended care $2 per hour per child. www.cdanaz.org or (208) 667-3543 North Idaho Catholic Youth Camp, July 8-13 at Shoshone Base Camp on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. 5th-12th grade. $235 or

$210 if paid by June 1. www.nicyc.org or (208) 771-1915.

Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp, Cocolalla, Idaho. Camp focuses on proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a safe, fun, and Christ-centered environment. July 8-13: Teen Camp ($170), July 15-19: 11-12-year-old Camp ($135), July 22-29; 9-10-year-old Camp ($135), July 29-Aug. 2: 7-8-year-old Camp ($135) Aug. 17-19: Family Camp ($65-$100). (208)263-3912 www.clbcamp.org

Garland Church Sports Camp June 25-29. Grades K-6 can learn skills in volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading. (509) 327-7700

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July 31-Aug. 5, $275/week. Program includes food, speakers, slide, zipline and archery. www.riverviewbiblecamp. com. (509) 445-1195 or email admin@ riverviewbiblecamp.com.

ARTS CAMPS Corbin Kids Fine Arts & Crafts Camp, weekly workshops begin June 4, Corbin Art Center. Ages 3-11. Sessions are one hour, half-day and all-day (9 a.m.-3 p.m). All-day program includes lunch. $25 to $110. (509) 6256677 www.spokaneparks.org.

Eastern Washington University Jazz Dialogue Summer Camps include High School Program July 29-Aug. 4 (ages 14-entering college), and Middle School program July 2126 (ages 11-14). $560 for high school or $465 middle school. Continuing credit hours available for educators. Rtapper@ewu.edu , (509) 359-7073 or www.ewu.edu

Cougar String Camp, June 24-29, Washington State University, Open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) grades 7-12. $425 residential program, $330 day camp. Early-bird registration by May 16 is $415 or $290.) marksey@ wsu.edu, (509) 335-3961, http://libarts. wsu.edu/music/camp/csc/

Sandra Olgard’s Studio of Dance’s Summer camps include Princess/Prince Camp for ages 3-5, with a focus on ballet and/or jazz/ tap, $45. Sessions June 18-28, July 9-19 and Aug. 13-23. Youth (ages 6-8/9), $165, Junior (ages 9-10 and 1112), $185, senior (teens ), $205. (509) 838-7464, seolgard@msn.com or www. sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com.

The Dance Center of Spokane’s Summer Dance Camps. Classes for ages 3-12 Monday-Thursday. Daytime classes include Under The Sea (ballet/tap) June 18-21 or Aug.

13-16; Dazzling Disney (ballet/jazz) June 25-28 or Aug. 20-23; Nighttime classes include We Like to Party (jazz/hip-hop) July 9-12; Shake it Like a Pom Pom (hip-hop/cheer) July 16-19; Pirates and Mermaids (ballet/jazz) July 23-26. ages 12 and up are $90, and include Dance and Cheer Technique (jazz/ballet) July 9-12; Off Broadway (tap/jazz) July 23-26; Stomp It Up with Raleigh Brown (step/hip-hop) July 30-Aug. 2; Simply Ballet (ballet/point) June 18-21; Simply Tap (tap) June 25-28; Simply Jazz (jazz) July 30-Aug. 2. Adult levels include Ham it Up (experienced tap) June 25-28; Be A Dancer (ballet/modern) July 16-19.

Advanced Dance Intensives are Aug. 13-16 and Aug. 20-23, and cover classical ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theater, step and lyrical. $85/session. (509) 448-2464 www. dancecenterofspokane.com or email dancespokane@qwestoffice.net

Julie’s Competitive Edge Dance Academy’s Summer Classes include Prince/Princess Camp, ages 3-5. June 4-7 and June 11-14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; Hip Hop and Jazz Camp June 18-21, ages 11 and under, 1-4 p.m. Ages 12 and up 5-8 p.m. $75; Tap/Jazz/Musical Theatre June 18–21, ages 4-7. $90; Cheer/Hip Hop/Jazz June 25–28 ages 7-11, 4-8 p.m., ages 12 and up 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $90; Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Cheer July 9-12 ages 6-9. 10-2 p.m. $90; Cheer/ Hip Hop/Jazz July 9-12 ages 10-13 $90; Prince/Princess Camp July 9-12 ages 3-5, $75; Lyrical/Jazz/ Turn & Progressions July 9-12 ages 11 and up $75; Hip Hop/Jazz July 30-Aug 2, ages 6-9 11 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 10 and up, 4-8 p.m. $90. (509) 483-4145.

Camp Fire Theater Camp, Camp Sweyolokan. Christian Youth Theater of North Idaho has partnered

with Camp Fire USA to combine a camp experience with learning acting, singing and dancing. Parents are invited to a final performance. July 1620, Junior Camp, four-night or Day Camp, $175-$225/session, or Teen Resident Camp July 30-Aug. 3, $300-$400/session. www.campfireinc. org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext. 30 or 800-386-2324 ext. 30

The Lion’s Share’s Drama Camps include: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair June 25-29, ages 8–11, and Harry Potter, The Chamber of Secrets July 9-13, ages 10-15. Camps run 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and end with a performance for family and friends. $95 per week plus $5 for supplies. (509) 327-1113 or www.lionaround.org.

Arts for Youth Arts Classes, June 19-21, 26-28, July 10-12, and 1719, Harding Family Center, ages 3-15. Ages 3-5 classes include Craft and Play, $20; Ages 5-7 classes Kidz-Art & Music and Literature Based Art, $30; Ages 7-15 classes include Mosaic Art, Geometry of Art, Historical Crafts, Kitchen Kids, Kitchen Tweens, Pirate School, Basic Guitar, Explore 7 Cities of Gold, African Batik, Forest Houses, Young Writers Camp, Down Under in Australia, and Improv & Drama for Kids, $30. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@verizon.net or www.cdaid.org.

Drama Camps, Coeur d’Alene High School, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ages 6-18. June 18-22 is production of The Spell of Sleeping Beauty; June 25-29 camp is Charleston! $140, $10 sibling discount. (208) 769-2999 or www.northidahotheatre.org.

Clearwater Arts Camp, July 15-21, Camp Spalding (on Davis Lake). Advanced training in vocal

and instrumental music, music composition and theory; Visual Arts, Drama and Dance. $430. www.campspalding.org (509) 710-3449

Ballet Arts Academy Children’s Summer Workshop, June 1829. $65/day, $200/week or $350 for two-week workshop. Levels are Beginning/Level 1 (ages 6-10), Level 2-3 (ages 7-11), 3B (9-14), 3A (10-15). Plus Intermediate/Advances Summer Intensive program for experienced dancers July 6-29. (509) 838-5705.

Inland Northwest Ballet Dance Camps include Cinderella Dance Camp, mid-July, ages 3-8; Boy’s Sports Agility Camp, mid-July; Level 3-5 Camp, mid-July, ages 8 and up, includes ballet, jazz and tap; Upper Level Dance, early August. (509) 467-0765 or www. inlandnwballet@aol.com

SPORTS CAMPS Basketballforgirls.com Fundamental Clinics, 6:158:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, April 9-Aug. 16, Faith Bible Church, Spokane. Ages kindergarten-8th grade. Teaches fundamentals and skills training. $150 for basic program, or pro-rated if someone joins later. (509) 325-2273 or cudazane@netzero.com.

Advantage Basketball Camps 5-day Ball Handling and Basketball Shooting Camp, Aug. 13-17, Warehouse. $265 ($235 if register by July 14); 3-day Ball Handling and Shooting, Aug. 13-15, Warehouse. $265 ($235 by July 14); 5-day Ball Handling and Shooting, Aug. 6-10, HUB Sports Center. $265 ($235 by July 7); 3-day

Ball Handling and Shooting, Aug. 6-8, HUB Sports Center, $195 ($165 by July 7). All classes 9 a.m.5 p.m. (425) 670-8877 or info@ advantagebasketball.com.

2012 CHILL Summer Day Camp Arts and crafts, sports, swimming, games and field trips. Laser Quest, Splash Down, Riverfront Park and more! Come and learn, grow and have a fun-filled summer with us! Hosted By: June 18 - Aug 24 For Ages 5 to 11 Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road in Liberty Lake Contact: Recreation Services, Michelle Griffin at (509) 755-6726 New extended hours: 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. http://www.libertylakewa.gov/chill

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Premier Mitts Baseball Camps, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26, Gonzaga Prep High School and Post Falls. Ages 15 and under. $145 (509) 863-4605 or www. premiermittsinc.com.

Gonzaga Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Camps include Advanced Skills Camp July 19-22 for boys entering grades 3-12 in fall 2012. $375 for overnight camp at the GU dormitories with meals or $295 for day camp and lunch and dinner. Or Fundamental Skill Camp, July 30-Aug. 1 for boys and girls entering grades 1-7 fall 2012. Morning session 9 a.m.-noon $100 (recommended for grades 1-2), or all-day session 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $220. No lunch provided. Register at www. gonzagabasketballcamps.com or email basketballcamps@athletics.gonzaga. edu (509) 313-3942

Northwest College Cheerleading and Mascot Camp, Aug. 14-16, North Idaho College. Includes performance at 10 a.m. Aug. 16. lapulley@yahoo.com.

Whitworth Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Annual Baseball Camp, sponsored by Nike, July 23-27, ages 10-18. Overnight, $525, extended day camp, $425, day camp $315. 800-6453226 or www.ussportscamp.com.

North Central Football Youth Skills Camp, July 24-26, Joe Albi Stadium, grades 4-8, $30. (509) 3546207, briang@spokaneschools.org.

North Central Youth Speed and Strength and Training, July 9-19 or July 30-Aug. 14, North Central, grades 7-8. $30. (509) 354-6207 or briang@spokaneschools.org.

North Idaho College Cardinal Heat Softball Skills Camps, July 23-26, Finucane Park, Hayden. College coaches and players will evaluate skills and give instruction in a positive atmosphere that encourages good 632.$1(

sportsmanship, competition and positive attitudes. Ages 10-18. Camp includes Position Play Offense for $175, and Pitchers Camp for $60. (208) 769-7879.

John Means Golf Camp and School, University of Idaho, June 17-21 for ages 8-18, $595 or $695 for advanced juniors, includes food and lodging. Adult camp June 15-17 (posthigh school, beginners to advanced), $395, food and lodging not provided. www.johnmeansgolf.com, email Johnmeansgolf@aol.com or (612) 382-7820.

Owen Wrestling Camps, ages 10-through grade 12, June 16-19, Missoula (commuter camp, $150), or June 25-28 at Eastern Washington University, $285 on-campus or $175 commuter. (509) 926-4263 or (509)

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Golf Camps, Eagle Ridge Short Course, ages 6-13. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. June 19-20, 26-27, July 10-11, 17-18, Aug. 28-29. $75. Includes free golf for student and parent each day of camp or to student with paying adult rest of the year. (509) 443-9751 U-District PT Speed & Agility Camps, 10 a.m.-noon July 9-11 (ages 8-12), July 16-18 (ages 8-12) or July 23-25 (ages 13-17), U-District PT, Spokane. $75 per camp (509) 458-7686 or www.udistrictpt.com.

Spokane Gymnastics Weeklong workshops for ages 3-16 feature gymnastics, games, challenges, crafts, and jumping castle. Programs include:

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Gymnastics Fun Camp, ages 6-14 and Preschool Gymnastics Fun Camp, ages 3-5, July 9-13 or Aug. 27-31; Extreme Gymnastics, Parkour and Break Dance Camp, ages 6-14; Cheer Camp,

$175 includes lunch, barbecue and beach tournament; Youth Skills Volleyball Camp, Grades 5-8, July 28-29, $80 with lunch. (208) 769-3349 or klkelly@nic.edu.

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July 16-20, ages 3-12, separate camps for preschoolers 3-5 and schoolaged children 6-12; Space is the Place ages 6-14, July 30-Aug. 3; Adventure Camp, ages 6-14, Aug. 13-17; Pirate and Princess Camp, Aug. 20-24, ages 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14; most programs $125 non-members, $119 members, but check for specific times, prices or half-day options.(509) 533-9646 or www.spokanegymnastics.com.

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Valley High School, grades 5-8, $52. (509) 228-5174 or rgiampietri@cvsd. org, or 228-5173 rhendrick@cvsd.org.

North Idaho College Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Soccer Camp, private training for groups of two to four by appointment, begins June 11, Eisenwinter Field. $70 for four 75-minute sessions. (509) 676-7157.

North Idaho College Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball Camp, June 18-22, All ages, $125 all-day session or $70 halfday. (208) 769-5975 or jared_phay@ nic.edu

North Idaho College Volleyball Camps include After School Program with hour-long sessions for grades 4-8, through April 25, $10 one session or $15 for both sessions together; Grade 9 or Grade 10-12 Advanced Skills Camps, July 30-Aug. 1,

Aug. 14-16, grades 7-12. $125 (commuter camp only.) (509) 777-4391 or register at www.whitworth.edu/ volleyballcamp.

SoccerTots Spokane, includes soccer, baseball, cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball, ages 18 months to 8 years old at six locations in Spokane. Programs start June 18 and are once a week for eight- or 10week sessions $96 to $130 depending on session length and programs. (509) 534-5437, www.soccertots.net or Mario@soccertots.net. Whitworth Basketball Individual Skills Camps, June 25-28, July 9-12, Aug. 6-10, Aug. 20-23. Grades K-8. Cost is $60 (K2, 1-4 p.m.) or $100 (grades 3-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.). (509) 777-4415 or http:// whitworthpirates.com/sports/mbkb/ camps/campinfo.

Whitworth University Pirate Soccer Camp, June 20-22, ages 10-18, 1-3 p.m. (First Class Finishing Camp, which focuses on scoring goals), or June 27-29, 1-3 p.m., ages 6-9. Each camp is $90. www.

Central Valley Non-contact Football Camp, July 9-12, Central

Eastern Washington University Eagle Elite Soccer ID Camp, July 9-10, designed for high schoolage player with significant experience. $160 residents, $140 commuters. (509) 359-6572 eaglesoccer@ewu.edu.

Eastern Goalkeeper Soccer Camp, 4-7 p.m. July 9-13, ages 9-18, includes specialized training for goalkeepers, $100 before June 1, $110 after. (509) 359-6572 eaglesoccer@ ewu.edu.

Multi-Sport Camp, June 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon, HUB Sports Center, grades 1-6. Students can explore sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. $120. (509) 927-0602 or www. hubsportscenter.org

Skyhawks Sports Academy offers a variety of camps in Spokane and North Idaho. Check www. skyhawks.com for specific dates, locations and prices for soccer, basketball, Mini-Hawk (baseball, basketball and soccer), baseball, or flag football, www.skyhawks.com (509) 868-2123

Spokane Indians Baseball School, 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 19, followed by game at 6:30 p.m. Includes Baseball Clinic at Avista Stadium with Indians and OTTO the Mascot. $6 includes game ticket and donation to Active4Youth. Open to first 300 Spokane Public School elementary students; Or Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Clinic presented by Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography, 3:30-

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5:30 p.m. July 29, followed by game at 6:30 p.m. $5 includes game ticket and logo baseball. Ages 6-10. (509) 3436886 or groups@spokaneindians.com

Cheney High School Camps Include Boys Basketball, grades 9-12, 3-5 p.m. May 29-June 1; grades 1-4 June 25-29, 9-10:30 a.m.; grades 5-8 June 25-29, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $35, contact joels@spokaneschools. org. Girls Basketball, grades K-6 June 11-14, 9-11 a.m.; grades 7-12, June 11-14, 11:30-1:30 p.m., $40, contact jharmer@cheneysd. org. Football grades 9-12, June 4-7, 3:15-5 p.m., $25, contact jwilliams@ cheneysd.org. Volleyball grades 9-12 July 23-27 9 a.m.-noon, $40, grades 1-8 1-3 p.m. July 23-27, $40. jtmissel@ cheneysd.org. Weightlifting June 11-July 31, 7-9 a.m., $50. (509) 559-4100 or ccone@cheneysd.org. Wrestling June 11-13 6-7:30 p.m., $25, (509) 559-4058 or wschlotter@ cheneysd.org

9th Annual Shuttlefreaks Badminton Camp, July 16-20, Sacajawea Middle School, $120. Email shuttlefreaks@comcast.net or www. spokaneparks.org (Camp 22613).

North Idaho Wrestling Camps, North Idaho College, high school age, includes instruction by five Olympians, June 23-27, June 28July 2, or July 8-11. Each camp costs $350 for room and board or $250 for commuters. (208) 769-7870 or pwhitcomb1@me.com. The Hitting Zone USA Summer Camps, June 25-28 or July 23-26. Gonzaga Prep High School, 9 a.m.noon both weeks, $130 apiece or $120 for both. www.hittingzoneusa.com/

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and Shadle. Visit www.spokesman. com/summercamps for complete schedules of dates, sports, ages and costs or contact the individual school.

26, For high school quarterbacks. $100 online registration, $125 day-of/ late walk-up fee. High school coaches attend free. (509) 359-6046 or www. ewufootballcamps.com.

(includes morning and afternoon sessions plus 6-9 p.m. session for two days). Team Camp is July 16-18, and requires 9-15 players, and up to three coaches. Residential package is $225 per camper and $175 for coach. Nonresidential cost is $153 for campers and $125 per coach. Register at Summer Camp link on the volleyball page at www.goeags.com. www. ewuvolleyballcamps.com, (509) 3597355 or email mkydd@ewu.edu.

Eastern Washington University Basketball Camps include Little Eaglets Camp, for boys and girls

Mt. Spokane Wildcats Sports Camps June-August at MSHS, including Boys Basketball, June

K-5, July 23-27, $80; Soaring Eagle Camp, boys and girls grades 6-8, July 23-27, $80. (509) 359-6539 achase@ ewu.edu or (509) 359-8343 or slowe@ ewu.edu.

18-22 grades 3-6 9 9-11 a.m., grades 7-9 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $50; May 29-June 1 and June 4, grades 10-12, 5-7 p.m., $60; Wrestling Clinic, June 4-7 grades 1-5 or 6-12, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $50; Football, July 23-27 grades 5-8 5-6:30 p.m., $30, or grades 9-12 6-8:30 p.m., $40; Girls Basketball, June 25-29, grades 2-5 10 a.m.-noon, grades 6-9 noon-2 p.m., $50; Gymnastics, June 4-7, grades 1-6 4-6 p.m., boys and girls grades 7-12 5-7:30 p.m., $50; Cheer & Dance Camp, June 18-21, boys and girls grades K-5, 9-11 a.m., $50. Tennis, June 18-22, boys and girls grades 3-5, 1-3 p.m., or grades 6-8 3-5 p.m. $50; Soccer, July 23-27 boys grades 7-9, 8-10 a.m., or girls grades 7-12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50;

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EWU Mens Basketball Camps include Session 1 July 2-5, ages 7-14. Full day 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125, half day 9-11:30 a.m., $75. Session 2, July 30-Aug. 2, ages 7-12. Full day 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125, 9-11:30 a.m., $75, or K-2, 12:30-3 p.m., $75. (509) 359-6537 or www.ewubasketballcamp@gmail.com.

Eastern Washington University Girls Volleyball Camps, age 12-18. Includes Individual Skills Camp, July 9-11, with session 1 9 a.m.-noon and session 2 1-4 p.m., $220 day camp or $340 for residential program

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MAXCamp Martial Arts by Kick nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fun Family Martial Arts and Activity Centers offers weekly training beginning June 8, $300 for a week, discounts available for multiple weeks, www.kicknfun.com or (509) 228-0606 NBA North Spokane Baseball Day Camps, ages 5-14, 8:30-11:30

16-18, ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon, $130; and Little Dribblers Camp, July 16-18, ages 6-9, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $110. www.warehouseathletics.com or (509) 484-2670.

a.m., Northwood Middle School, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 1619. Registration deadline: June 16, $90 per camp, or $80 for 2 or more from the same family, or $80 for 3 or more from same team (sent together). $80 for 2nd week; $70 for 3rd; $60 for 4th. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $80 if sent in by June 1. (509) 465-7030 9390757 or dave.vaughn@mead354.org

Whitworth University Tennis Camps, June 18-28 and July 23-Aug.

NBA South Hill Baseball Day Camps, ages 5-14, June 18-21, June

2. Adults 9-10:30 a.m., $110, beginner juniors ages 6-12 11 a.m.-noon, $75. Advanced beginner/intermediate juniors 1-2:30 p.m., $110, advanced/ tournament juniors 2:30-4 p.m. $110. (509) 999-3496 or email mshanks@ whitworth.edu

25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 2326, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Ferris High School JV baseball fields). Registration deadline: June 16. $90 per camp, or $80 for 2 or more from the same family, or $80 for 3 or more from same team (sent together). $80 for 2nd week; $70 for 3rd; $60 for 4th . EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $80 if sent in by June 1. www.NBABaseballCamps. com (509) 448-9273 or 981-8755 or sandkward@comcast.net or keith. ward@mead354.org

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Spokane Racquet Club Tennis Camps, June 18-Aug. 10. Ages 10 and under/elementary, 9-11 a.m., junior/middle school noon-3 p.m., JV/ high school intermediate 8-11 a.m., advanced high-performance noon4 p.m. Cost $130 and up, includes limited membership. (509) 535-1239 or www.spokaneracquetclub.com.

Kids Sports Spokane weekly programs take place over 8 morning or evening sessions at parks on Spokaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Hill, Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley and North Spokane. Include Soccer Tots, $96; Hoopster Tots, $96, Lil Sluggers, $96; VolleyKats, $96; CheerTots, $96. (509) 922-8611, kidsportsspokane.com

Rick Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country Camp, Aug. 6-10, Audubon Park, grades 1-9, $85 per runner, $65 for each additional family member. (509) 4671007 or rickscoaching@hotmail.com.

Gonzaga University Boys Volleyball Camp, ages 10- 18: Aug. 7-8, 6-9 p.m., Taught by Gonzaga University womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball assistant coach Allen Allen, $50, allen@ athletics.gonzaga.edu or (509) 4133521; or roland.mandany@comcast. netor (509) 995-4119.

Medical Lake Cardinals High School Volleyball Camp, June 4-8, 3-5 p.m. grades 9-12, $35, grades 1-8 May 31-June 1, 3-5 p.m., $25. jsmith@ mlsd.org

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grades 4-12, includes instruction in setting, middle and libero, June 11-14, Cascade, Mont., June 18-21, Clark Fork, Idaho; June 25-27, Reardan, Wash.; July 16-19, Whitefish, Mont. www.lambertcamps.com or email lambertcamps@hotmail.com.

p.m. HUB Sports Center, $50/player. Intermediate/Advanced Clinic, July 30-Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., HUB Sports Center, ages 14-18, $60/player. www. eclipsevbcspokane.org 509-710-3218

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Spokane Club Tennis Camps June 18-28, July 9-19, July 23Aug. 2, Aug. 6-16, Spokane Club Spokane Valley. Includes Pee Wees (age 4-7), $96 members, $120 nonmembers; Adult Beginners, $136 members, $165 non-members; Adult Supervised Team Play (NTRP 3.0-3.5), $140 members, $170 nonmembers; 10U/Juniors (Ages 8-12), $140 members, $170 non-members; High School (Ages 13-18), $140 members, $170 non-members; Elite Junior Tournament (requires preapproval by staff) (509) 535-3554

Eastern Washington’s University Performance staff offers a Speed, Agility and Quickness Camp, July 9-13 and 16-20. Ages 9-13 are 1-2:30 p.m., and ages 14-18 3-4:30 p.m., $125/week. Collegiate Prep Camp introduces prospective college athletes to basic training regimens, with Olympic lifting, plyometric movements, and progressive strength work, July 9-20, ages 16-18, $200 both weeks. (509) 359-6182 or nbrookreson@ewu.edu.

Mead High School Camps Include Boys Basketball May 29-June 1, grades 9-12, $50. June 18-21 and 25-28, grades 4-6 and 7-8, $75; Girls Basketball June 18-21 grades 4-8 and 9-12, $50; Incoming

Grades 5-7 Football Camp, May 30-31 and June 1, $60; Incoming 8th grade Football Camp, June 18-21, $100; Incoming 9th grade Football Camp, June 18-22 plus Weight Camp all summer, $200; Grades 10-12 Football Camp, May 29-June 1 plus Weight Camp all summer, $300; Gymnastics, June 18-22, grades 1-12, with separate programs for beginners, advanced, returning high school and incoming high school; Boys Soccer June 25-29, grades 8-12, $50; Girls Soccer, June 23-27, $50; Volleyball, July 23-26, separate programs for grades 9-12, 7-8 and 3-6. $60 grades 9-12, $50 grades 3-8; Wrestling, June 3-7, grades 1-12, $50; (509) 465-7002

Nate Robinson and Isaiah Thomas present “Lil Big Man” Youth Basketball Camp, Aug. 20-22, The Hub, Spokane Valley. Open to ages 6-17, $250. Boys and girls of all skill levels welcome. www.elitesportscamps.us or www. hubsportscenter.org (509) 927-0602.

NBC Camps

at golf can lead to success in life. Ages 7-15, The Creek at Qualchan. Spring Session April 18-June 10, Summer Sessions June 20-July 15 or July 25-Aug. 19. Fall Session Sept. 5-Oct. 14. Spring and Fall Sessions $45 per participant, $35 siblings. Summer Sessions $60 per participant, $50 siblings. All four sessions $175 or $140 sibling. www.thefirstteeinlandnw. org, (509) 688-9892 or email info@ thefirstteeinlandnw.org

FAMILY CAMPS Lady of the Lake Family Camp, Aug. 19-25. 21-year-old program at N-Sid-Sen Camp and Conference Center on Lake Coeur d’Alene focuses on traditional arts with daily age-based workshops in art, singing, music, and storytelling, plus activities like swimming and hiking. Families of all ages welcome. www. ladyofthelake.org or (509) 838-2160 YMCA Camp Reed Family Camp Long Weekend, Aug. 23-26.

Volleyball, Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Contact www.nbccamps.

Each family (up to 12) receives their own cabin. $165 per person, discount for families with more than 2 children. (509) 777-9622, www.campreed.org.

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20-22, Camp Sweyolakan. Adults $70/ session, kids (4-plus) are $40/session, under 4 free. www.campfireinc.org/ camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800386-2324 ext 30

MEDICAL NEEDS/SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Camp sNOw Limits, July 24-27, Camp Cross, Lake Coeur d’Alene. Children with limb loss and families can take part in activities and network. $350 per camper and

siblings, $275 for parent/adult. Includes meals and lodging and most activities. (207) 240-5762 or email campnolimits@yahoo.org.

Therapeutic Recreation Services Funshine Day Camp includes five weeks of programs for ages 6-21 with developmental and/or physical disabilities, or one week for adults. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 2529, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10, July 23-27 (Adult Week.) Siblings or friends with disabilities invited to attend. Mission Park South Shelter, Spokane, $139. (509) 6256245, or the Therapeutic Recreation page at www.spokaneparks.org.

Camp Chmepa, June 27-29, ages 7-15, Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene, offered for children grieving the death of someone close. Free, but space is limited. (509) 4560438 or www.hospiceofspokane.org

Arthritis Foundation’s Great West Region KAT-FISH Camp, July 27-29, Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, Wash., for children and teens with rheumatic conditions and their families. Free, but $25 refundable deposit required to reserve spot. www.arthritis.org/washington/ kat-fish.php (800) 746-1821

American Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtimes, East, Aug. 5-11, Ross Point Camp, Post Falls. Open to children undergoing treatment for cancer and those who have been diagnosed in the past. Includes Day Camp for ages 5-7 Aug. 6-9 and Weeklong Resident Camp for ages 7-17. Free for children and their families. (509) 242-8302 or kari. allen@cancer.org

Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs at Alturas Lake near Sun Valley, designed for youth with diabetes,

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includes HODIA Shooting Stars, June 24-28, grades 3-4; HODIA Kids Camp, July 29-Aug. 4, grades 5-7; HODIA Teen Camp, June 17-23, grades 8-12, $350. http://www.hodia.org/ camps/teen/ or email info@hodia.org

Camp Ramapo, June 24-Aug. 25, ages 6-16. This residential camp is located in Rhinebeck, N.Y., but open to families around the country who have children affected by social, emotional, or learning challenges, including children affected by autism spectrum disorders. (845) 876-8403 or mkunin@ramapoforchildren.org

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Sept. 7-9, ages 18 and over. $95. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-7476191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Trail Blazers Kids Club Christian Horse Camps, VHQH

Camp Fire Discovery USA Military Kids Camp June 29-July

Ranch in Colbert, offers certified Junior Horse Mastership with AQHA, plus horsemanship, riding lessons, horse care and crafts for ages 6-17, various programs in June, July and August, 8:30-4 p.m. Twoday program $125, 3-day program $175, 4-day program $225. Register by May 1 to receive 10 percent discount. www. trailblazerskidsclub.com. (509) 238-2323.

6, Camp Sweyolakan, for children of current, past or reserve military, grades 1-12, $250/child; www. campfireinc.org/camps (509) 747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Summer Peace Camp, July 23Camp Fire Lets All PlayÂŽ, Camp Sweyolakan invites people age 6-25 with special needs to attend the June 29-Aug. 17 session. $300-$475. www. campfireinc.org/camps or 509-7476191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

There are two riding opportunities daily and a derby on Saturday, $275. (509) 951-5283 or Legacyjmai@aol.com

26, Unity Center of North Spokane. Program open to ages 5-13. Camp celebrates peaceful conflict resolution and learn about Peace Heroes. Free but donations accepted. (509) 489-6964.

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and July 24-28, Legacy Farm and Stable, Loon Lake. Educational Horse Camp will teach teamwork, selfconfidence, self-reliance, self-control, time management, positive self-thought, riding skills and new ideas. Each riders is assigned a horse to care for and ride.

YMCA Camp Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traditional Camps Weeks 2,3 or 7 include Horse Unit and Trail Rides. Limited availability. Ages 11 and up for Horse Unit, 10 and up for Trail Rides, June 24-30, July 1-7, July 29-Aug. 4. Horse Unit $150, Trail Unit $30. (509) 777-9622, www. campreed.org.

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First Time at Camp? Talking with Your Child

Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W. Sending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help

prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/she goes. The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure:

Friends

decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!

Cooperating

Activities There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember, when you first

You, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. That’s part of what makes camp so special–kids helping each other out. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new–the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes! © 2006 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Year of the Girl

If you know of any former Girl Scouts, tell them this is the “Year of the Girl” in celebration of Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday. And if you yourself sold cookies, learned crafts, camped, wore a brown, green or blue vest or had any part of this youth organization, consider yourself on the guest list as well! The party will be in honor of Girl Scouts USA’s 100th anniversary. All this year, there are various celebrations planned regionally and nationwide, including the new Centennial cookie Savannah Smiles, plus community luncheons in the Tri-Cities and Yakima, parades, alumni events and more activities in the works. Part of the fun includes local leaders trying to track down any of the 59 million now-grown-up Girl Scouts around the country and personally ask them to be part of the fun. If you want to join in, you’re encouraged to register at http:// www.gsewni.org/ (Under the “Once a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout” button.) Signing up takes about two minutes, and then you’ll be kept up-to-date on upcoming events. Along with the good times planned for this special anniversary year, called “Year of the Girl,” it’s business as usual

for local Girl Scout leaders, who continue their mission to build girls of confidence, confidence and character who make the world a better place and provides fun, creative opportunities for area youngsters and future leaders. The local council, which includes 20 counties in eastern Washington and 10 in northern Idaho, has nearly than 8,000 Girl Scouts and more than 2,600 adult volunteers. One of the favorite spots for generations of Girl Scouts has been Camp Four Echoes on Lake Coeur d’Alene. The 212-acre camp near Worley, Idaho, has been a great location for physical and social activities since 1938, everything from hiking and archery to science to singing. Don’t forget about making lifetime memories and in many cases creating friends for life. Camp Four Echoes was named one of the top 10 Girl Scout campgrounds in the nation. Last year, a new 11,500 square foot lodge was built replacing the outdated and unheated lodge with a state-of-the art year round facility. It includes a dining hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms infirmary, bunk rooms that sleep 16, trading post and science lab. Themed sleeping campsites include teepees,

Along with the summer residential chalets and even tree houses. camp experiences, the local Girl Scout Camp Four Echoes facilities are also council also offers a variety of summer available for outside organizations to day camp programs and out of school camp at for two to five days, such as time programs. The Day Camp runs dance groups, cheerleaders and sports teams. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to June 18-Sept. 1 at the Spokane Program Center, located at 1404 N. Ash Street, and attend camp; you just have to be a girl. includes a variety of activities for ages Campers interested in spending at 5-17, including trips to A.M. Cannon Pool. least a week at Camp Four Echoes this For more info on Camp Four Echoes summer should mark their calendars for visit www.campfourechoes.com or 800anytime between June 24-29 through 827-9478. For more details about local Aug. 5-10. Scheduled sessions include Girl Scout opportunities visit http://www. Explore the Arts, Let Freedom Ring, CFE gsewni.org. Olympics and Buggin’ Out. People can register individually or as part of a troop or team, up to 24 girls per group. If you want to check out Gonzaga Men’s Basketball 2012 Summer Camps the camp yourself, plan to Advanced Skills | July 19-22 attend Family Fun Day on Boys entering grades 3-12 next Fall. June 16. You can meet the Tuition: Overnight camper — $375 staff and take a tour of the Day Camper — $295 camp and lodge. The Head Cook, Health Supervisor Fundamentals Skills | July 30-August 1 and Camp Director love to Boys and Girls entering grades 1-7 next Fall. answer questions. There Tuition: Morning session-$100 will also be a hot dog All Day session—$220 barbecue on the front lawn, and visitors can take a TO REGISTER: paddleboat ride and make a www.gonzagabasketballcamps.com • 509-313-3994 Email: basketballcamps@athletics.gonzaga.edu craft.

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Why Day Camp? Children learn life skills that become habits of the heart. Another mother wrote that the family was on a ski trip. The son got to the top of a steep hill and started to panic. The mom said, “What would you do if you were at camp?” and he proceeded to engage himself in positive self-talk that was part of the camp culture: “It may take time, it may be hard; but stick with it, and you’ll be fine!” He skied down with a huge sense of accomplishment and perseverance. It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s tough to be a parent. In a society where the nature of the family, the work place, and the community have changed dramatically, we can no longer assume that the natural process of growing up will provide children the

experiences and the resources they need to become successful, contributing adults. In sharp contrast to the traditions of growing up in the 50s and 60s, today we live in the first moment when humans receive more of their information second-hand than first! We are in a climate where it is harder to know what we need to survive, so drawing on experiences that give children healthy alternatives and opportunities to instill capabilities, the hallmarks of thriving, is the greatest gift you can give a young child. Does it really matter if my child doesn’t go to day camp, especially since she will go to overnight camp in a few years? She is only four years old –why does she need day camp? Camp provides one of the very few links

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with a world larger than the consumer culture we inhabit–and day camp is one important choice in a quiver of options. The camp experience helps children and youth develop an appreciation of their place and their responsibility in a much larger universe. A preschooler– or even an older child who might be reluctant to go to overnight camp– can join a community that is created especially for her to practice growing up. Why wait until age 10 when the benefits of feeling connected and being able to contribute and navigate at an earlier age can be reaped? Under the supervision of inspiring guides and passionate coaches, children can feel successful and make new friends while having the time of their lives; they can experience belonging

and contribution; they can have a sense of consistency and predictability in times of turbulence and change. Day camp can begin as early as age three, and is geared to children who get to experience camp and still return home each evening! They have the best of both worlds–the camp community which is built exclusively for kids and their own home which provides the security they need at a tender age. One day camp parent said, “While my children and I are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused on what is wrong with the world, camp is a living example of what is right.” Day camp is a terrific first experience. Reminiscent of less complicated days, when people connected with nature, thrived on intergenerational relationships, and made new discoveries, everything is designed and scaled to ensure that children feel included, cared about, and capable. Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages. Camp is the best demonstration of moral and spiritual order — democracy is the core purpose. Children learn life skills and behaviors that become habits of the heart. While many then move on to overnight camp, others will be content to continue the day camp experience: after all, there is a camp for everyone — and that might well be day camp! To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Swimming, archery, hiking, star-gazing, new friends... Camp Association’s familydedicated Web site: www. Adventures and memories for a lifetime... CampParents.org, or call Ages 3 - 18 (Family camps too!) the toll-free number 1-800428-CAMP (2267).

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