SCIENCE CAMPS

MOUNT ST. HELENS INSTITUTE FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMP

Location: Science and Learning

Center at Coldwater, 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle

Phone: 360-207-1777

Website: mshinstitute.org/learn/ for-parents/family-camp.html

Ages: Families of all ages

Days/Times: Fri Jul 7, 12 pmSun Jul 9, 3 pm

Cost: $215 per person. Youths 4 years of age or younger may attend for FREE.

Description: Explore the volcanic landscape of Mount St. Helens with the whole family! Family Adventure Camps inspires curiosity about Mount St. Helens and build confidence in exploring the outdoors. We hike, play, create art, and get our hands dirty. Activities are designed for youth and intergenerational teams. So, strap on your boots, roll up your sleeves and come explore the Pacific Northwest’s most active volcano.

CAMP HOPE OF SW WA STEM AND CSI CAMP

Location: 12800 NE Roper Rd., Battle Ground Phone: 360-666-9136

Website: camphope-wa.org

Ages: 9-15

Days/Times: Aug 7-11, 9 am3 pm

Cost: $250

Description: Learn to be an during two days of Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) camp with local law enforcement! Explore and play with other science experiments, hiking, team games and swimming in the river. Supplies, lunch and snacks included.

Theater Camps

METROPOLITAN PERFORMING ARTS

BROADWAY JR. CAMP

2-WEEK INTENSIVE: SEUSSICAL KIDS

Location: 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver Phone: 360-975-1585

Website: metropolitanperformingarts.org

Ages: 6-12

Days/Times: Jun 19-30 (M-F), 9 am-3 pm

Cost: $550 until Jun 1. Prices increase after early bird enrollment.

Description: Designed for beginning and intermediate performers! Immerse your kids in music, dance and acting. Camp ends with 3 fully staged performances on Jun 30 and Jul 1! Daily activities include theatre games, rehearsals, set design, painting, props, lighting, costuming and more!

NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

AT NWCT’S NEW HOME: THE JUDY

Location: 1000 SW Broadway, Ste. T-100, Portland Phone: 503-222-2190

Website: nwcts.org/2023summer-camp

Ages: 4-14

Days/Times: Jun 19-Aug 25.

Full-day: 9 am-4 pm, Half-day: 9 am-12 pm or 1-4pm; Before & after care available

Cost: $210-840, scholarships available

Description: Visit Northwest Children’s Theater’s new home, The Judy, in downtown Portland, for their awardwinning summer camps! Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance your acting, singing and dancing technique, there’s something for everyone at NWCT. Camps include immersive, creative drama with themes like Bluey’s World and Hagrid’s Hut; specialty camps like musical theater and stage combat; and plays and musicals like “Sing!” and “Nevermore Academy.” Students will learn theater skills in a safe and welcoming environment, while gaining confidence, building social skills and having fun!

Journey Theater Frog And Toad Kids

Location:

Jun 26-30: NorthLake Church, Camas

Jul 17-21: Cascade Park Baptist Church, Vancouver

Phone: 360-750-8550

Website: journeytheater.org

Ages: 7-12

Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am3 pm + Showcase Performance at 3 pm on Fri

Cost: $285

Early Registration Discount: Students registered and paid by May 15 will receive $15 off each registration.

Description: Adapted from the 3-time-Tony nominated Broadway hit comes “A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS.” Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe and all charm, “A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS” tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

JOURNEY THEATER ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A THEATER KID?

Location:

Jul 10-14: Cascade Park Baptist Church

Jul 31-Aug 4: Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene

Phone: 360-750-8550

Website: journeytheater.org

Ages: 7-12

Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am3 pm + Showcase Performance at 3 pm on Fri

Cost: $285

Early Registration Discount: Students registered and paid by May 15 will receive $15 off each registration.

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Check out our FREE CLASSES:

APRIL HOME BUYER CLASS DATES:

In-person classes held at Marshall Community Center Conference Room 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver WA (kitty corner from Clark College)

Saturday 4/1, 10am-1pm

VIRTUAL CLASSES:

Saturday 4/15, 1pm-3pm

Monday 4/17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm www.learningtobuyahome.com

APRIL SELLER CLASS DATES:

In-person class held at Firstenburg Community Center 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684

Monday 4/10, 5pm-8pm

Saturday 4/22 from 10am-1pm

VIRTUAL CLASS:

Saturday 4/15 from 10am-12pm www.freesellerclasses.com continued from previous page than a theater kid? Join us for this game show-inspired camp where you will learn all about musicals from various eras in theater history. Students will sing, act and dance out clues to help the audience guess along to the selected musicals!

Email traciedemars@aol.com for virtual classes Zoom link.

Metropolitan

PERFORMING ARTS

MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

3-WEEK INTENSIVE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Location: 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Phone: 360-975-1585

Website: metropolitanperformingarts.org

Ages: 8-18

Days/Times: Jul 10-28 (M-F), 9 am-3 pm

Cost: $800 until Jun 1. Prices increase after early bird enrollment.

Description: Designed for intermediate and advanced performers! Spend three weeks immersing yourself in music, dance and acting rehearsals. Camp ends with 4 fully staged performances on July 28, 29 & 30! Daily

We would love to be the ones you call when you are thinking about buying, or selling, or refinancing, and we hope that you will. However, the classes are non-promotional, and informational only.

Don’t want to go to the website? (Hey! It has other awesome blogs & videos on there too!), you can always email me at traciedemars@aol.com and I will email you the schedule.

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READ OUR LATEST BLOG POST... Rental Trap & the costs...

There are 2 blogs coming out today... one regarding the rental market, and one for folks thinking about selling, and moving to their next step home. I know not everyone is in the same boat, but almost everyone knows someone in that boat. Feel free to holler at me with any questions, or share with someone who it might help. Classes are always available, and I am always happy to help. Let’s start with this ridiculous rental market... In the Columbian today (2/7/23) is an article about the struggles that tenants are facing in the rental market. This year isn’t looking to be any better. I hear this from my clients as well.... the struggle of rent increases in the hundreds of dollars EVERY year. It is crazy... and disheartening.

Continue reading and learning more at www.LearningToBuyAHome.com or www.FreeSellerClasses.com activities include theater games, rehearsals, set design, painting, props, lighting, costuming and more!

RIVERSIDE PERFORMING ARTS A TRIP TO NEVERLAND

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver

Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 3-4

Days/Times: Jul 10-14, 9-11 am

Cost: $175

Description: Join Tinkerbell and Peter Pan as they go on great adventures through Neverland with the lost kids! A modern tale of Peter Pan for kids who love to act, dance and sing! Each day will be filled with storytelling, music, imagination and FUN. Come see this mini musical on the last day of camp in our black box theatre. Learn from a professional actor and instructor who loves sharing their passion with young actors! *Register by April 30 and get a $15 discount on any camp! Family discounts apply.

NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER SUMMER THEATER CAMPS IN NE PORTLAND

Location: Rose City Park Methodist, 5830 NE Alameda St., Portland

Phone: 503-222-2190

Website: nwcts.org/2023summer-camp

Ages: 4-14

Days/Times: Jul 17-Aug 11.

Full-day: 9 am-4 pm, Half-day: 9 am-12 pm or 1-4pm

Cost: $210-420, scholarships available

Description: Visit Northwest Children’s Theater in NE Portland for their award-winning summer camps! Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance your acting, singing and dancing technique, there’s something for everyone at NWCT. Camps include immersive, creative drama with themes like Bluey’s World and Hagrid’s Hut; specialty camps like musical theater and stage combat; and plays and musicals like “Sing!” and “Nevermore Academy.” Students will learn theater skills in a safe and welcoming environment, while gaining confidence, building social skills and having fun!

Riverside Performing Arts Dragon Troubles

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver

Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 5-7

Days/Times: Jul 17-21, 9 am12 pm

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Description: In this mini musical, tell the story about a mischievous fairy who creates problems in a kingdom because she’s bored. This causes the dragons to fight with the princesses and knights until magicians come to restore peace. A great camp for kids who love to act, dance, and sing with professional and experienced instructors. Join us for a free performance on the last day of camp in our black box theater. *Register by April 30 and get a $15 discount on any camp! Family discounts apply.

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Riverside Performing

ARTS: ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BEING A ZOMBIE

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver

Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 8-11

Days/Times: Jul 17-28 (M-F), 1-3 pm

Cost: $325

Description: In this 2-week acting and performance camp, zombies finally engage us with musings on life, death, and everything in between. They show us that brains aren’t everything…you are what you eat…and what doesn’t kill you makes you…more alive. This hilarious play is great for actors of all levels who love to perform! Learn from professional and experienced instructors. Join us for a free performance on the last day of camp in our black box theater. *Register by April 30 and get a $15 discount on any camp! Family discounts apply.

RIVERSIDE PERFORMING ARTS THE WIZARD’S UNICORN

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver

Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 5-7

Days/Times: Jul 31-Aug 4, 9 am-12 pm

Cost: $225

Description: In this mini musical, tell the story about Alistair the Wizard who loves unicorns and has collected them from all over the world. One unicorn will be needed to save a friend, but is their magic strong enough? Find out this summer in this mini musical! A great camp for kids who love to act, dance, and sing with professional and experienced instructors. Join us for a free performance on the last day of camp in our black box theater. *Register by April 30 and get a $15 discount on any camp! Family discounts apply.

Metropolitan Performing Arts Harry Potter Acting Camp

Location: 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Phone: 360-975-1585

Website: metropolitanperformingarts.org

Ages: See options below

Days/Times:

Option 1: Aug 7-11, 9 am-12 pm or 1-4 pm (Ages 7-11)

Option 2: Aug 14-18, 9 am-12 (Ages 7-11)

Option 3: Aug 14-18, 1-4 pm (Ages 12-18)

Cost: $125 until Jun 1. Prices increase after early bird enrollment.

Description: Magic is at the MPA School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Come get sorted and explore the magical world of acting by creating scenes inspired by the Harry Potter universe. The week will surely make the front page of The Daily Prophet! Camp includes theatre games, acting exercises, wizarding themed crafts and quidditch! Family members are invited to a performance of student scenes the last day of camp.

Metropolitan Performing Arts Wizard Larp Camp

Location: 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Website: metropolitanperformingarts.org

Ages: 11-18

Days/Times: Aug 7-18, 5-9 pm

Cost: $350 until Jun 1. Prices increase after early bird enrollment.

Description: Live out your fantasy of being a wizard in magic school. Be sorted into one of the four houses. Study ancient runes, potions, charms, care of magical creatures, transfiguration, defense against the dark arts, divination and more! Attend the sorting ceremony feast (first night of camp) and wizard ball (last night of camp). Join clubs like the Basilisk Belters, Gobstones or Art. Play magical sports like quidditch. Engage in discussions, study, socialize, stir up shenanigans or stay out of trouble. Make a difference in the story’s outcome with the decisions you make! Every day is a new adventure at wizarding school. Returning students will experience a totally new curriculum with their grade.

RIVERSIDE PERFORMING

ARTS THE LITTLE MERMAID

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 3-4

Days/Times: Aug 7-11, 9-11 am

Ariel and her friends with costumes, props, set pieces and songs they know and love. A great camp for kids who love to act, dance, and sing with professional and experienced instructors. Join us for a free performance on the last day of camp in our black box theater. *Register by April 30 and get a $15 discount on any camp! Family discounts apply.

Riverside Performing Arts

FRUMPLED FAIRYTALES

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver

Phone: 360-694-8662

Website: riversidepa.com

Ages: 8-11

Days/Times: Aug 7-18 (M-F), 1-3 pm

Cost: $325

Description: In this 2-week acting and performance camp, puns and pratfalls abound in this fun, frumpled version of three Grimm fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Rapunzel,” and “Red Riding Hood.” But the standard happy ending is reached in anything but a standard way. A great play for actors of all levels who have always wanted to perform! Learn from professional and experienced instructors. Join us for a free performance on the last day of camp in our

Cornerstone

Christian Academy

Growing Christ-Centered Leaders

Students in our program:

• Learn, think, and lead from a biblical worldview

• Learn biblically integrated core subjects

• Utilize high quality curriculum taught by amazing teachers who love Jesus

• Attend weekly chapel and electives including art, music, PE, & technology

• Participate in extracurricular activities www.ccak12.net