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CASCADE INDOOR SPORTS THE PREMIER INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY IN THE NORTHWEST Cascade Indoor Sports is one of the premier indoor sports facilities in the Northwest. The buildings are almost 50,000 square feet of fun! We have sports programs for youths and adults that emphasize our commitment to a safe, healthy, wholesome and affordable family fun experience.
similar to ice hockey but is played on inline skates. If your child can skate, then he/she can play hockey. Many new players have been joining the league, and it has been growing steadily. Both youth and adult leagues will be starting in June; practices and games will be during weekday evenings. If your kids like sports and skating, hockey is something they must try.
BIG PLAY THING Cascade Indoor Sports is thrilled to have Central Oregon’s newest and largest indoor play structure, with more than 3,000 square feet of climbing! Kids will love our new “Macaroni” and “Chili Pepper” slides, as well as foam forests, tubes, tunnels, web crawls and elevators, Tarzan bridge, a soft gauntlet, half moon roll climb, bridges and more! The Big Play Thing is designed for children 4 and older (children un-
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der 4 are welcome to play, but parents need to be available for assistance). We guarantee the fun!
ROLLER HOCKEY Roller Hockey is growing again. It’s not ice, but it is hockey. Roller hockey is
If you love to skate or have kids that love to skate, there are at least five open skate times every week. Friday night is a middle school mania with several hundred kids enjoying the new lights and sound system. We still hear people say, “We didn’t even know Bend had a skating rink.” Well, we do, and it is a great rink. For the past three
years, Cascade Indoor Sports has been creating a skating culture. Our youth and adult hockey leagues are growing, as is the Lava City Roller Dolls adult and junior derby leagues. We have hundreds of pairs of traditional quads and inline rental skates.
SUMMER CAMPS & CLINICS Summer camps and clinics are being expanded. Parents know how important quality summer programs are for their kids, and Cascade Indoor Sports has camps all summer long to get your kids off the couch and into the game. Soccer, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, capture the flag, floor hockey, basketball, scooter games, kickball, tag, roller skating, dodgeball, and anything else kids could think of ... we do it at sports camp. CONTINUED on Page 4
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SOCCER TOTS Cascade Indoor Sports offers uniquely tailored sports classes for children as young as 18 months old. Our Soccer Tots program is a nationally acclaimed program that teaches and motivates kids to be active and to work with their peers. Soccer Tots is a motor-skill development program for kids ages 18 months to 6 years old. It is designed to use a series of fun games that encourage kids to develop motor skills and physical fitness. It is proven that kids will participate with more confidence and gusto if the objective is pure fun. The program has received rave reviews from parents and coaches all over the country.
DANCE STUDIO We now offer DANCE! We have a brand new 600-square-foot dance
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exercise if it is fun and their friends are doing it. With a climate controlled environment, Cascade Indoor Sports is the perfect place to participate in safe, healthy, wholesome, affordable family fun. You can check us out online at www. cascadeindoorsports.com, or you can stop by with the family and check out the facility, get information on some of the programs and meet the staff, members of which would be thrilled to show you around.
Cascade Indoor Sports 20775 & 20795 High Desert Lane, just off of Empire studio where we offer intro to ballet, hip hop, Irish Dance, Zumba, happy movements for our little dancers, and more.
With the growing demand for kids to get fit, Cascade Indoor Sports supports parents in making it fun. Kids, and their parents are more willing to
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KIDS CAMP AT THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM DISCOVER FUN!
you become? How strong can you be? What do you eat? Go back into time as we dig up the facts of these large creatures that once roamed the earth.
This summer, our popular day camps return with exciting experiential themes. Campers can learn firsthand what it’s like to be an animal keeper and care for our rescued wild animals, discover frontier life skills, experiment with Earth science and create art and photography inspired by High Desert nature and culture. Our childhood education experts have designed these week-long day camps to inspire ages 5 through 10 with unique, enriching hands-on experiences. Our campers have so much fun, they don’t realize how much they are learning!
STORMING SCIENTISTS AGES 7-8 Where do raindrops come from and where do they go? Discover the path of water as it goes through a constant cycle. Learn all about different types of weather in a week packed full of wet activities!
SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES AGES 5-6 Parents rave about the quality and value of our camps. Every day, children in each camp meet the museum’s live animals, such as owls, porcupines and reptiles, and learn about them from our biologists and educational staff. Camps are designed for separate age groups (5-6, 7-8 and 9-10) and run June 17 – Aug. 23. We also offer before and after-camp care from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m..
Here are just some of the themes this summer:
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KEEPER CARE AGES 9-10 Caring for animals at the museum requires knowledge of their habitat, diet, and movement needs. Work alongside wildlife staff to help maintain their enclosures and provide enrichment. Prepare their special diets and get to know what it’s like to be a keeper.
DEEP IN THE DIRT AGES 5-6 It is the age of dinosaurs and you are going to become one. How big can
What matter makes up everything around you? Can it roll, drip, or drift? See the world with scientific eyes as you learn the difference between various types of matter and how it can change before your very eyes.
GRAVITATIONAL GROOVE AGES 7-8 Travel the galaxies as an astronaut! Are you curious how gravity works? Discover how to space travel. Explore the universe’s forces in a week of physics, rocketry and fun!
Kids Camps: Summer! PICTURE THE WORLD AGES 7-8 Spend the week exploring nature through the lens of a camera. Capture the wonders of the Museum through photography.
WILD IMPRESSIONS AGES 9-10 Using Museum wildlife as inspiration, create your own works of art. Observe and interact with various animals to get an up-close view of their features and gestures. Learn how famous artists of various techniques used animals in their art. Let your wild impressions go to create a gallery worth of your art.
June 17-August 23: Each weekly camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. $175 for non-members, $150 for Museum members. Before and after-care available: 7:45-9 a.m., and 3-5:15 p.m. $30 for mornings or afternoons for the whole week, or $50 for mornings and afternoons for the whole week. Program details and registration forms at www.highdesertmuseum. org/kids-camps
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SEVENTH MOUNTAIN RESORT
CASCADE KIDS ECO-CHALLENGE CAMP For the ultimate kid-friendly vacation, Seventh Mountain Resort offers the Cascade Kids Eco-Challenge Camp with an array of activities, including horseback riding, exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Upper Deschutes, Frisbee golf, interpretive hikes; mini golf, pool time and nature camps on the Deschutes River Trail. Kids will have a blast this summer at the Seventh Mountain Resort! Campers will enjoy a themed activity each day, along with all the fun amenities the resort has to offer including swimming, miniature golf, basketball and tennis.
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and wrap up at 5 p.m. This camp is designed for children ages 7 to 14 years old. Enjoy a day, a week, or the whole summer meeting new friends and chasing adventure. The camp is $50 per day or $250 per week. Call 866-976-9658 for reservations and special offers. More details at
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CENTRAL OREGON PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION • It’s best for all kids to stay lightly covered while playing in the sand, dirt and water with clothing that can be quickly dried or changed to prevent a chill. Better dirty than burned.
STAY SMART IN THE SUN Submitted by Central Oregon Pediatric Associates The sun is vital to our physical health and mental well-being, and living in Central Oregon offers an abundance of ways to enjoy our time outdoors. Yet, we must understand and respect how the heat and harmful UV rays can easily cause life-threatening conditions from overexposure today or lead to skin disease in the future. Being at higher elevation, we are at increased risk. TOP TIP: Pack plenty of loose-fitting, quick-dry clothing for kids to change and bring more water than you think you’ll need.
PREVENTION OF SUNBURN • Avoid exposure by providing regular shade, particularly to infants, during peak intensity, approximately 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Dress infants in loose-fitting long pants and long-sleeve clothing with brimmed hats that extend over the face and neck.
• Apply sunscreen with at least 15 SPF to the face and back of hands, feet and all exposed areas. • Reapply sunscreen every two hours if swimming or sweating. • Use extra caution around water as it will reflect UV rays and cause extra intensity under the hats into the eyes.
• Take care not to stand in direct sun for extended periods, wear light clothing and a hat with mesh allowing for ventilation.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS SUNBURNED OR FEELS ILL • Central Oregon may feel cool, but its WHEN OUTDOORS? sun’s rays are sizzling hot. You can still get burned on an overcast day from harmful rays seeping through those clouds.
If you see red, warm skin, treat with cool compresses or bathe in barely cool (not cold) water and take acetaminophen to help relieve the pain.
Serious sunburn will present with skin blisters. Heat exhaustion may be present when the child has a hot dry skin, a fever, dizziness or headache. If any of these symptoms occur, call your pediatrician or go to the nearest medical facility. This condition in a child could lead to dehydration, infection, heatstroke and even hospitalization.
• Be meticulous about preventing sunburn. Don’t wait until the skin looks pink in the sun.
PREVENTION OF HEATSTROKE • Drink plenty of water at least every 30 minutes of playing in the sun. Don’t let playing in the water substitute for drinking fresh water. • Call for a timeout every hour of play for some rest and cooling off in the shade.
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Youth Enrichm 6 to 18 Years
Outdoor Adventure Programs
One or two words can’t describe all adventure we have in store for your Summer Day Camps ... Operation Recre • Theater • Martial Arts • Language Cam • Chess Camp • Arts • Crafts • Cookin • Skateboard Camps • Gymnastics • Da • Photography • Horseback Riding • Ra MAGIC In The Park and Art in the Parks FREE Programs all summer long!
8 to 17 years Step out of town and into the outdoors! We’ve got a healthy dose of adventure just waiting for you in the wide variety of youth and teen outdoor programs we’re offering this summer! • Day Camps & Over Night Trips • Single Day Trips • Rock Climbing • Camping • Archery • Canoeing • Kayaking • Paddleboarding • Mountain Biking • Rafting • Adventure Camps
Special Events For The Whole Family! July 4th Festival and Pet Parade Tennis Tournaments • Kids’ Fishing Clinic • Hershey Track Meet 10 | 2013 Summer Youth Activity Guide
Sports 18 months to 16 years
For some kids, summer is all about to camps. We’ve got those kids cov up of programs, camps, lessons, and Play ball! Start Smart Programs • Baseball & Sports Camps • COBO Hoop Cam Camps • Soccer Tots • Golf Lesson • Fall 6th-Grade Girls’ Volleyball • F Wrestlenastics • Fall Tackle and Fla Track Camp • Volleyball Camp • La
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6 Months to 18 Years JSFC has a great line-up of programs and lessons for kids this summer. Keep cool and enjoy family fun in the outdoor activity pool. • Swim Lessons • Juniper Summer Swim League • Snorkeling • Fit Kids • Springboard Diving • Parent-Child Swim • Summer Buddies • Teen Fitness • Junior Lifeguard • Family Swim • Recreation Swim • Water Polo
the opportunities for fun and kids and teens this summer! eation, Cougar Camp, Clubhouse mps • Science Camps • Lego Robotics ng • Music ance adio Skills • Hollywood Stunt Camp and Discover Nature Days in the Parks -
Preschool Recreation Programs 18 Months to 6 Years Special summer programs just for your little ones! Arts & Crafts Language Camps Gymnastics • Music Martial Arts
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Adventure programs for those with special needs. GRO • Excel • Saturday Club • Adapted Aquatics • Get Fit • Annual Camp-out • Summer Dance • Cooking on the Lighter Side Rafting • McKenzie Mayhem • Hiking • Arts & Crafts
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ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND THE ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES, EVERY DAY. We are a family friendly place. All programs are open to the public. WE LOVE KIDS. Our focus is providing a safe and fun experiences for children. We have top-notch facilities, activities and staff. Conveniently located above the Mill District and nearby river trail system, our 17-acre property offers a variety of memorable summer programs for kids. Our beautiful 25-meter outdoor pool offers the best swimming lessons and swim team in town. Our annual Youth Triathlon is Saturday, May 11 for kids (K-8th grades). Swim, bike and run all on our
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property! Check out the course the day before and start training!
Director: Susan Brown 541-322-5800 x 120. Susan@ athleticclubofbend.com.
If you are tired of your child getting lost in the crowd of large community programs, this is the place for you. Reservations are required to ensure small groups.
June 13, 14 ...Golf Camp @ River’s Edge Golf Club
The 6- to 12-year-old programs (Youth Camps) serve up sports, camp games, group tennis lessons, fitness classes, rock climbing, crafts, swimming and fun! Most weeks include a field trip to one of the many great locations in Central Oregon. Camp hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care available from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Program fees start at $27 per day and run from June 13-August 30. Program
June 17-21 ..................................... Jr. Tennis Camp June 24-28 .............................Rock Climbing Camp July 1-3 .................. Spy Camp (no camp July 4 or 5) July 1, 2 ...... Golf Camp @ Awbrey Glenn Golf Club July 8-12 .................................................Track Camp July 13,14 .................... Showcase Basketball Camp July 15-19 ...........................Cascade Mt. Bike Camp
July 22-26 ........................................ Jr. Tennis Camp July 22, 23 ...........Golf Camp @ Tetherow Golf Club July 29-Aug 2 ..........................Camp Hoot & Holler August 5-9 ............................................Pirate Camp August 12-16... Camping Adventure and Sleepover August 19-23................................... Jr. Tennis Camp August 26-30.....Fit Kids America Multi Sport Camp For children ages 3-6 we will be offering our Explorer Camps. These theme based camps will encourage kids to explore the world around them through arts, crafts, stories, music, swimming, tennis and team
activities such as T-ball, basketball and soccer. Explorer Camp hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offer both half day and full day options starting at $22. Extended care is available from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Program Supervisor Jennifer High 541-322-5800x158 or jennifer@athleticclubofbend.com June13-14 .................................. Kick off to Summer June 17-21 ...............................Passport to the Club June 24-28 .................................... Amazing Animals July 1,2,3 ............. Spy Camp (No camp July 4 or 5) July 8-12 .................................. Sport Explorer (track)
AS C Super Summer Camps!
Packed with fun, these camps offer a variety of activities to choose from including; Gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, Rock Climbing, Hip Hop, Arts & Crafts, Science Projects, learning Magic Tricks, Indoor Dry-Land Snowboarding, Cheerleading, Tricking Gymnastics and more. Camp 2 & 3 will be introducing Ballet and Yoga. Camps are Monday through Thursday and are offered either full day or half day, allowing campers to sign up for a morning or afternoon session. The Super Summer Camps have fun and knowledgeable staff instructing your child in the various activities. Classes are 50 minutes long with a 10 minute rotation break. Three activities are offered in the morning and three in the afternoon, providing six total activities for our full day campers. 10% sibling discounts, 10% discount off your 2nd and 15% off 3rd camp.
July 15-19 ....................................... Storybook Week July 22-26 ............................Wacky Science (Physics) July 29-Aug 2 .................................... Join the Circus August 5-9.............................................Pirate Camp August 12-16 ........................... Camping Adventure August 19-23 ..................Wacky Science (chemistry) August 26-30........................ Sport Explorer (soccer) Most programs offer half-day, full-day and weekly rates available for most programs. Visit our website, athleticclubofbend.com, for registration forms, or stop by our front desk.
Don’t miss out on one or more of Acrovision Sports Center’s (3) Super Summer Camps beginning July 8th Acrovision Sports Center will also be offering regular classes in Gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Cheerleading, Tricking Gymnastics, Tumbling & Trampoline and Indoor Dry-Land Snowboarding throughout the summer. You can also book your birthday party with us here at Acrovision, come play at Open Gym this summer or come join us for our Summer Sleepover in August. Details on our Summer Camps, classes and more can be found on our website at www.acrovisionsportscenter.com or call us at
(541) 388-5555. Email: acro@bendbroadband.com CAMP DATES: Camp 1: July 8th - 11th Camp 2: July 22nd - 25th Camp 3: August 5th - 8th
GYMNASTICS: June 17th - 21st • Level 3-10, Boys & Girls
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ARTS CENTRAL MAKE THE ART STATION A STOP ON YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULE The Nature of Art
ing along, stop to observe natural materials, looking for unusual colors, patterns, textures, and shapes. Some terrific materials include rocks, pinecones, sticks, pebbles, bark, different colored soils or drift wood. You can mix them, stack them, line them up, put them in patterns- your imagination and your materials have almost no limit! Plan a sculpture that will not damage the environment around you.
Longer days are here, days of vacation with the outdoors beckoning. It’s a perfect time of year to explore the world in a new way, and the Art Station can show you how. The Art Station has many opportunities for adults and children to awaken their senses through art classes. Regardless of your experience level or your favorite medium, there’s a class for every member of your family. Classes at the Art Station provide a unique outlet for kids out of school for the summer and provide a creative opportunity, a place to explore perspective and feel the
joy of accomplishment. Art Station classes are both educational and recreational. Allow your kids the freedom to create, and the Art Sta-
tion will clean up the mess! “In art, there are no right or wrong answers, and every child can be successful,” says Tracy Alexander, Art Station Manager. “It’s a nice break from academics to allow kids the freedom to create and explore different ways of looking at objects and the world.” While you’re enjoying summer, don’t forget that art can happen indoors as well as out. When your family is out in the great outdoors, on the high desert or on the road, keep your eyes open for the artistry of nature. You may find that sculptures are created in nature: the sea carves sand, water whittles stones in the river, wind can shape trees and dunes, rivers carve the earth. Sometimes, you’ll also see places where other people have created art in the wild, leaving stacks of rocks and marks in the sand. Make the trail, the beach or the riverbank your own place to create a temporary art show. Remember, some objects you find are homes to small creatures so be thoughtful when moving them. As you’re hik-
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Talk to your kids about what they’ve built. How does your creation represent the place you are in? What does your sculpture say to others? Is Nature an important part of “art”? Once you’ve created something, you can choose to disassemble your exhibit or determine a time you will come back and see what has happened to it. Your piece will be temporary, so you may want to take a photo to document it. Art can open your eyes and create a new lens through which to view the world. “I find that people who approach the world from an artistic angle see details about how things are put together and how they work that others miss,” says Gary Chandler, a retired architect and president of the Arts Central Board. “People with a background in art come up with outof-the-box, interesting solutions to common problems. This arts-based approach is applicable across a wide range of non-art professions and serves them well throughout their professional lives.” For more information about the diverse schedule classes offered this summer at the Art Station, visit www.ArtsCentralOregon.org
MORNING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TAKE YOUR KIDS TO SUMMER CAMP!
Morning Star Christian School Summer Camp programs will provide your children with a safe place to engage their imaginations! Our programs inspire the minds and stimulate the muscles through a dynamic combination of academic review, active field trips, and relevant crafts and games. Our goal is to provide a Summer Camp experience that exceeds the expectations of both the child and the parent. One child’s mom said her son would talk about the fun times he had all the way home. He would sleep soundly and was excited about coming back the next day. “The kids enjoyed trying to anticipate what adventure they would do next.”
Our experienced teachers are qualified and prepared to meet the needs of the children and parents. They empathetically create an accepting and welcoming environment where all kids are respected and valued as
individuals. Field trips are an important part of MSCS Summer Camp fun. We try to take advantage of every opportunity Central Oregon has to offer: caving, hiking, horseback riding, swimming,
visiting museums, art galleries, music studios, observatories, fish hatcheries and many other exciting adventures. Throughout the summer, it’s important to us that children retain what they have learned during the school year. We provide an hour a day of grade level academic review. MSCS Summer Camp is an 11-week program that starts from 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. We have a private 11-acre campus with a gym, fire pit, soccer field and age-appropriate play equipment. We have planned our best summer camp yet. We create a welcoming camp environment that fosters lasting friendships and lifelong memories.
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SUNRIVER HOMEOWNERS AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTER Cost for a one-week camp is $200 for the general public. Daily drop-in fee is $45 ($75 on Wednesdays due to field trip). Camp T-shirts required at $10/ each. Extended care is available from 7:30-9 a.m. ($5) and 4-6 p.m. ($7) or both before and after of same day for $10. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17-21: Anything Goes Field trip to Bouncing Off the Walls and Earth Fire Art. Swim instruction. June 24-28: Wild West Field trip is horseback riding. Tennis instruction.
2013 Adventure Camp From June 17-Aug. 23, SROA offers day camps for youth ages 6-12. Whether you come for the day or an entire week, camp includes swimming or tennis instruction on alternate weeks, additional daily swimming at SHARC, weekly Wednesday Field Trips, and a variety of fun activities relating to each week’s them. Children must bring a back pack with the following items: swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and lunch every day. Close-toe shoes are required. Snacks provided. The 9-12 age group also needs to bring their bike, helmet and bike lock daily. For more information and registration call Emily at 541.585.3145. 16 | 2013 Summer Youth Activity Guide
July 1-5: Celebrate the USA Field Trip to local State Parks & Lakes. Swim instruction. Bonus field trip: riding with Camp in the Sunriver Fourth of July Parade! July 8-12: A Bug’s Life Field Trip to High Desert Museum. Tennis instruction. July 15-19: Under the Big Top Field trip to Bend Circus Center. Swim instruction. July 22-26: Time Travelers Field trip is a river float from the Sunriver Marina. Tennis instruction. July 29-August 2: Challenge Week Field trip to Mt. Bachelor. Swim instruction. August 5-9: The Amazing Race Field trip to Bend Rock Gym and hike. Tennis instruction.
August 12-16: The Mighty Jungle Field Trip is a river rafting. Swim instruction. August 19-23: End of Summer Bash Field trip is a tour of a local restaurant and fun in the Village at Sunriver. Tennis instruction.
Guppy Camp Ages 3-5. Join us at Fort Rock Park where we will play outdoor games, meet new friends and enjoy story times while you can enjoy nine holes of golf, get a spa treatment or simply enjoy some “me” time while we play some games and make a craft or two. Pre-registration (may cancel with less than three participants) required 24 hours in advance. Campers must be potty trained. June 17 – August 23: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fort Rock Park $25/general public
TUMALO CREEK KAYAK & CANOE KIDS YAK-A-TAK WHITEWATER KAYAK CAMP
Kids have a lot of distractions: video games, TV, the Internet. Why not get them away from all of that this summer? Sign your children up for any one of Tumalo Creek’s SUP, Flatwater, Whitewater and/or Adventure Camps and you’ll give them the opportunity to deepen their appreciation of the outdoors, while learning new skills they will carry with them for a lifetime. Tumalo Creek offers camps for kids ages 8 - 16 throughout the summer that run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and all gear is included. Kids should bring their own lunch and healthy snacks, as well as a change of clothes for after we get off the river.
July 15 – 18, August 12 – 15
Most of our instructors are public school teachers during the year, and
“A unique summer camp program to enhance Social Learning and communication skills.” NOW REGISTERING! • For children with social learning and communication challenges • Neurotypical siblings and peers also welcome. • Financial assistance available to those who qualify • Flexible payment plans CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE - Zip lines - Mini golf - Adventure courses
- Campfires - Swimming - Arts & Crafts - Nature walks
- Sports - Canoeing - Many more
MEADOWOOD PROGRAMS
Phone: (541) 276-2752
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have a number of certifications ranging from CPR, whitewater rescue, and American Canoe Association training. “Our camps have really exploded in popularity in the last few years, and we’ve expanded our offerings beyond whitewater camps, to teaching kids everything from stand up paddleboarding to kayak sailing on Elk Lake,” said Geoff Frank, owner and operator of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. “Part of the reason for this growth is that parents in Bend understand the value in getting kids outdoors at a young age, which helps them to develop the skills and confidence they need to enjoy all that Central Oregon has to offer.” The following is a list of our kids camps for 2013 along with descriptions:
KIDS STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING CAMP July 8 – 11, August 5 – 8 Cowabunga! Grab a board and get ready to make some waves while exploring some of the most beautiful scenery in Central Oregon. You’re kids will have so much fun, you’ll wish you could come along for the ride.
The whitewater park will be here in just a few summers. Get your kids ready to enjoy it! This popular camp is a gentle introduction to the sport with an emphasis on fun and safety. We’ll spend the whole first day at Elk Lake getting comfortable in our boats and practicing bracing, self-rescues and rolling. The group may then be split according to ability with some kids moving on to paddle the rapids, and others spending some more time in flatwater, playing water games to help improve their skills.
KIDS YAK-A-TAK FLATWATER KAYAK CAMP July 22 – 25 Your kids will love exploring the Cascade Lakes by kayak! We’ll start out slow and progress through the basics. Our expert staff of instructors will incorporate kayak games and some land-based activities to keep kids interested and interacting. By the end of the four days, kids should have a basic knowledge of paddle strokes, bracing and working with currents.
KIDS PADDLESPORTS ADVENTURE CAMP July 29 – August 1, August 19 – 22 For the kids who just can’t decide, Tumalo Creek is offering a multi-paddlesport Adventure week, which includes Stand Up Paddleboarding on Elk Lake, Kayaking on the Deschutes, Rafting on the McKenzie and learning to sail with our Adventure Island Hobie trimarans.
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BEND MEMORIAL CLINIC SUMMER SAFETY FOR KIDS BEND MEMORIAL CLINIC PEDIATRICS Summer is enjoyable for adults and kids alike, but with summer come increased hazards. Whether your kids are at home, at summer camp, or if you’re going on a family vacation, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy. We’ve all probably heard these tips before, but now is a great time to keep them top of mind to ensure you and your kids get the most out of summertime.
and warm weather, so while the kids are outside playing be sure they are protected with sunscreen. Look for one with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, as well as one that protects against UVA and UVB rays. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If kids must be outside during this time, be sure to include sunglasses and hats when possible and reapply sunscreen frequently.
FUN IN THE SUN
FUN IN THE WATER
We all know that summertime in central Oregon brings lots of sunshine
A summertime favorite for kids is playing in the water. Be sure your child
knows how to swim and water safety. Always have an adult in charge and actively watching. It’s also important to wear life jackets on boats and when swimming or playing in or near bodies of water.
FUN ON THE ROADS AND TRAILS Helmets provide the best protection against injury. Whether your child is riding a bike, scooter or skateboard, it’s imperative that they wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet prevents nearly 85 percent of head injures from crashes.
FLUIDS AND STAYING HYDRATED Adequate fluid intake is important anytime, but especially when your kids are playing outside in the hot summer sun. It’s also important to set time limits for playing outside and especially during sports activities. Take time to have them stop what they are doing, rest and rehydrate. Pediatricians recommend that children get at least 30-60 minutes of physical activity every day. Summertime is a great way to get active with your kids and enjoy a walk or a skip, swimming, horseback riding or hitting the local park.
ACROVISION SPORTS CENTER DON’T MISS SUMMER CAMPS BEGINNING IN JULY! Meet 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, Mohini Bhardwaj Barry at our Super Summer Camps this year! Don’t miss out on one or more of Acrovision Sports Center’s four Super
Summer Camps beginning on Monday, July 8. Ages 5 – 12. Packed with fun, these camps offer a variety of activities from which to choose including: gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, rock climbing, Tricking gymnastics, Hip Hop, arts and crafts, science projects, learning magic tricks, indoor dry-land snowboarding, cheerleading and more. Camps 2 and 3 will also be introducing ballet and yoga. Camps are held Monday through Thursday and are offered either fullday or half-day, allowing campers to sign up for a morning or afternoon session. The Super Summer Camps have fun and knowledgeable staff members instructing your child in the various activities.
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Classes are 50 minutes long with a 10minute rotation break. Three activities are offered in the morning and three in the afternoon, providing six total activities for our full day campers. Ten percent sibling discounts are available, as well as Ten percent off the second camp and fifteen percent off the third camp. Every camper receives a free Super Summer Camp t-shirt and an autographed picture of 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist and Olympic Team Captain, Mohini Bhardwaj Barry.
Dates
Camp 1: July 8 – 11 Camp 2: July 22 – 25 Camp 3: August 5 - 8
Gymnastics: June 17 – 21 (Level 3 – 10 Boys & Girls) Acrovision Sports Center will also be offering regular classes in gymnastics (pre-school and recreational), Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Cheerleading, Tricking Gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline, and indoor dry-land snowboarding throughout the summer. In the fall we will also be introducing ballet. You can also book your birthday party with us here at Acrovision, play at Open Gym this summer or come join us for our Summer Sleepover in August. Details about out Summer Camps, classes and more can be found on our Web site at www.acrovisionsportscenter.com, call us at 541-388-5555, or email acro@bendbroadband.com.
Junior Explorers Summer Camp Ages 3 years to 5 years Children will invent, express, and explore in our themed weekly “Camp for Kids” summer program. Our exciting program includes 2 weekly field trips, creative art and crafts, camp games, water fun, exercise and hands on academic review. Morning snack provided. Must be potty trained. Go to www.mscsbend.org for weekly themes and field trip information.
Explorers Summer Camp Ages 6 years to 12 years Fill your summer with adventure and lasting memories. If you are 6 to 12 years old, our themed weekly camps will keep children engaged and interested. Our exciting program includes 2 to 3 outdoor weekly field trips, swimming, hiking, fishing, nature studies, paddle boating, music, science experiments, caving, sports, creative art, crafts, and camp games. We provide daily academic review and snacks. Go to www.mscsbend.org for weekly themes and field trip information.
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7:30 AM Drop Off / 5:30 PM Pick Up $150 / Week or $35 / Day No Registration Fee Weekly Field Trips Arts, Crafts, Games and Organized Activities 11 Acre Private Campus
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Daily Grade Level Academic Review Small Child to Teacher Ratio Morning Snack Provided Team Teachers Safe Environment: zero tolerance policy for bullying and harassment
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