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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE
SON & SURF BEACH BASH SUMMER CAMP May 27th-August 8th, 2014 7:00 am-6:00 pm Mandatory Orientation: May 30, 2014 at 6:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room at CCS Rates are: $125.00 per week for full-time students $140.00 per week for select weeks $30.00 per day All rates include field trips, camp T-shirt & meals. (Unless a bag lunch is required for select field trips.)
CCS
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE
5160 Packhouse Rd. Wilson, NC 252-399-1376 ccscyclones.com
Summer Dance Camps for all ages and levels!
Come join in the fun!
237-3625
maofdance@yahoo.com
Children go through football exercises at the Wilson Police Athletic League’s annual football camp last summer at Fike High School. Gray Whitley | Times
2014 Summer Camps
Barton College................................................... 3 Wilson Tobs ........................................................ 3 Football Camp .................................................... 3 Wilson Parks & Recreation ........................... 3 Lake Wilson Tennis Club .................................5 Wilson Family YMCA .......................................6 Wilson Community College ........................... 7 Tang Soo Do Karate Center ...........................8 Wilson County 4-H ...........................................8 Imagination Station ........................................8 Hunter’s Dance Studio.....................................9 Megan’s Academy of Dance ..........................9 Studio B ...............................................................9
Toe 2 Toe .............................................................9 Art Buzz Kids ....................................................11 Arts Council of Wilson ..................................12 Kids Arterrific ................................................. 14 Kindermusik with Hannah ........................... 14 ProMusic ........................................................... 14 Community Christian School .....................15 Camp Peace ......................................................15 Kiddie Kampus ................................................15 Land of Learning .............................................15 Kids Empowerment Program .....................15 SAVE A YOUTH Summer Camp ..................15 Chosen Children’s Summer Camp ..............15
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Barton College
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for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information or to register contact Coach Ashley Leonard at aleonardbarton@gmail.com.
Basketball Camp
Basketball Fundamentals Camp is offered in two sessions: June 16-19 and June 23-26, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Camp is for boys and girls age 5 to 16, excluding high school graduates. Cost is $105 per session. Basketball Shooting/Offensive Skills Camp is offered in two sessions: June 16-19 and June 23-26, Monday through Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Camp is for boys and girls ages 10 to 16 (excluding high school graduates). Cost is $75 per session. To register call 399-6511.
Soccer Camp
Barton soccer camps are held at the college’s outdoor athletic complex on Kincaid Avenue. For more information contact Matt Akins at mgakins@barton.edu. Multi-camp and multi-sibling discounts are available for all camps. Note that in the youth evening camps there is a “little kickers” option for 3- to 5-year-olds. Youth Evening Camp is offered in two sessions: June 16 to 19 and July 14-17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $100. For boys and girls ages 3 to 13 High School Boys Prep Camp is July 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100. For boys ages 14 to 18.
Baseball Camp
For information on these camps contact Coach Joshua Simmons at 234-0316 or jjsimmons@barton.edu. Day Camp is June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-10. Cost is $125. Hitting Camp is June 16-17 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to high school senior. Cost is $75. Infield/ Outfield Camp is June 18-19 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to high school senior. Cost is $75. Pitcher/ Catcher Camp is June 18-19 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to high school senior. Cost is $75.
Tennis Camp
Camp is June 16-19 at the Barton College Tennis Complex from 9 to 11 a.m., and 11:15 to noon for swimming for ages 5 to 11. Time for ages 12 to 17 is 9 a.m. to noon for all tennis. Cost is $100. Contact Tom Schrecengost at 265-2457 (cell), 3996966 (office) or twschrecengost@barton.edu for more information.
Golf Camp
Camp is at Willow Spring Country Club June 16-18 and is open to ages 6 to 17. Cost is $120 for 9 a.m. to noon (recommended for younger children) or $200
Wilson Tobs
All-Around Camp is June 16-20 or July 28-Aug. 1. Cost is $90. Hitting Camp is July 10-11. Cost is $85. Camp tuition is payable to Wilson Tobs (check, cash or money order) or mail to Tobs Baseball, 300 S. Stadium St. SW., Wilson, NC 27893
SUMMER CAMP
Football Camp
The Wilson Police Department Police Athletic League will host its annual football camp at the Fike High School soccer field for ages 9 to 14. Dates are June 16-19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. each day. Applications can be picked up from the Wilson Police Department at 120 N. Goldsboro St.
Wilson Parks and Recreation
You can register for these camps at the Recreation Park, Reid Street Center or online at wilsonnc.org.
Play Camp
Camp is for ages 2 to 4 and is held Monday through Friday, June 16-Aug. 22 at Wilson Recreation Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $50 per week for city residents and $75 for non-residents. 399-2285.
Summer Time Fun Camp
Camp is for ages 5 to 12 and is held Monday through Friday, June 16-Aug. 15 at Reid Street Center. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per week for city residents and $75 for non-residents. 399-2277.
Sports Camp
Camp is for ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 and is held Monday through Friday, June 16-Aug. 22 at Wilson Recreation Park. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80 per week for city residents and $120 for nonresidents. 296-5317.
Join us for Adventures, Field Trips, Music, Crafts, Sports, Visitors & Endless Activities
Starts June 12th All Day 6:30am-6:30pm $120 per week (Includes Field Trips)
STOP BY TO REGISTER TODAY! 3424 Airport Blvd. 291-1990
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June 16-August 8
2014 SUMMER MUSICAL July 17-20
PLAYCAMP (Ages 2-4) SPORTS CAMP (Ages 5-12) WILLIAMS DAYCAMP (Ages 5-12)
SUMMERTIME FUN CAMP (Ages 5-12)
TENNIS CAMP (Ages 6-18) GOLF CAMP (Ages 5-12) GYMNASTICS CAMP (Ages 5-18)
Call for details ...
399-2285
Summer camp participants walk along the nature trail after returning from playing dodge ball at Wilson Recreation Park. Gray Whitley | Times
Williams Day Camp
Camp is for age 5 to 12 and is held June 16-Aug. 22. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80 per week for city residents and $120 for non-residents. 3992285.
Recre8on Paper Chasin’
Camp is for age 13 to 15 and is held Monday through Friday, June 23-27, July 7-11 and Aug. 11-15. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $30 for city residents and $45 for non-residents. 399-2285.
Baking Workshop
Class is for ages 8 to 12 and is held June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9 and 23. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Instructor
is Meagan Culkin, owner of Sweet Creations. Cost is $15 per workshop for city residents and $20 for nonresidents. 399-2285.
Challenger British Soccer Camp
Camp is July 14-18 for ages 3 to 16. Camp is held at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. Hours and cost vary by age. 399-2264.
Tetra Brazil Futsal Camp
Camp is Aug. 4-8 for ages 6 to 16. Camp is primarily held at Wilson Recreation Park. Hours and cost vary by age. 399-2264.
Gymnastics Camp
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Children learned to make decorative cupcakes at an Arts Council of Wilson camp last year. They will have that same chance again this year at the Arts Council of Wilson and Wilson Parks and Recreation Center. Gray Whitley | Times Camp is June 16-20 for ages 5 to 8 and July 7-11 for ages 9 to 12 at the Wilson Recreation Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $65 per week for city residents and $97 for non-residents. 399-2285.
Class times are 6:30 to 7:10 p.m. and 7:15 to 7:55 p.m. Adults ages 18 and up have class from 8 to 8:40 p.m. City residents pay $25 per session; non-residents pay $37.
Golf Camp
Camp is June 16-20, July 7-11 and 21-25 and Aug. 4-8. Ages 5-8 go from 9 a.m. to noon; ages 9-12 go from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $55 per week for city residents and $82 for non-residents. 399-2285.
Swim America
Tot lessons for ages 2-3 are June 4-July 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays or July 10-Aug. 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. One parent/ adult must be in the water with the child at all times. Youth morning classes are for ages 4 and up and are offered Monday through Friday June 9-20, June 23July 3, July 7-18 and July 21-Aug. 1. Hours are 9 to 9:40 a.m., 9:45 to 10:25 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Night classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3-July 3 and July 8-Aug. 7 for ages 4 and up.
Lake Wilson Tennis Club
Tennis camp is offered in two sessions - June 23-26 and July 21-24. Camp will run each day from 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 6-18. Cost $100. To register call 2378880.
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Children learn to swim in last year’s Swim America program at the Wilson Parks and Recreation pool. Classes will be held again this summer at both the Rec Center and Wilson Family YMCA. Gray Whitley | Times
SUMMER CAMPS
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Y Camps
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Gymnastics/Cheer
For More Information Visit
252-237-3578
Y Camps are held at the YMCA pool Clubhouse at 2229 Chelsea Drive from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $55 per week for members and $70 for non-members. Scamper Camp is for children age 4 by Dec. 31, 2014, through completed kindergarten. Must be pottytrained. Animal Mania is June 30-July 4, Rescue Heroes is July 14-18 and Splish Splash is July 28-Aug 1. Y in the Woods is for children who have completed first through third grades. Campfire Camp is June 23-27, Survivor Week is July 7-11 and Water Works is July 21-25. Contact kdavis@wilsonymca.org with questions regarding Y Camp.
Gymnastics Summer Camps are for ages 3 to 5 June 23-27 and July 7-11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Cost for
members is $50 and $60 for non-members per session. Children in kindergarten to sixth grade attend July 1418 or July 28-Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $55/$65. Students in seventh to 12 grades have cheer camp Aug. 4-8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $65/75. Contact jharold@wilsonymca.org with questions regarding Gymnastics Camp.
Swim Lessons
Group swim lessons are offered in three sessions: June 3-26 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, July 8-31 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and July 7-17 on Monday through Thursday mornings. Cost is $35/$50 per session. Private lessons are available and will be scheduled with the swim instructor to take place Monday through Thursday mornings. Cost is $20/$30 for 30 minutes. Contact kdavis@wilsonymca.org with questions regarding swim lessons.
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Get Ready For A Great Summer!!!
Jane Stephenson, summer camp educator at Imagination Station, works with camp students Caroline Chunn, Jaden Miles and Molly Blake last summer during a camp. Gray Whitley | Times
YouthFit
YouthFit for elementary age children is June 24-Aug. 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $25/$30 per season first child; $15/$20 per season each additional child. Contact dcaudle@wilsonymca.org with questions regarding YouthFit.
Teen Synrgy
Teen Synrgy for middle school and high school students is June 24-Aug. 13 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Cost is $25/$30 per season first child; $15/$20 per season each additional child. Contact mmacri@wilsonymca.org with questions regarding Teen Synrgy.
Wilson Community College Science Adventure Camp
Camp is July 21-24 for rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders and takes place on campus. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Cost is $150 and includes lunch. All registrations are due by June 2. The first 10 registrations received will be taken. For more information contact Claudine LaBrake at 246-1261 or clabrake@wilsoncc.edu
Engineering Camp
Wilson 2014 Engineering Camp is June 23-27 for rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf and Wilson Community College. The N.C. State College of Engineer-
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK From Memorial Day until Labor Day
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Fitness membership NOT required to join pool. 1901 Westwood Ave. • Wilson
252-234-9113
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YOUTH BASEBALL CAMPS Historic Fleming Stadium Boys & Girls Ages 6-13 June 16-20 All-Around Camp 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • $90 July 10 Hitting Camp 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • $85 July 28-Aug. 1 All-Around Camp 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • $90
To register call the Tobs Front Office at 252.291-8627 or come by Fleming Stadium at 300 Stadium St. For More Details Visit Our Website
wilsontobs.com
ing, in partnership with Wilson Community College, the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf and the Upper Coastal Plain Learning Council, will be offering a week-long, non-residential summer day camp for middle school students led by area middle school teachers in partnership with the Engineering Place from N.C. State University. Camp is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch and snacks will be provided daily. Camp cost is $250 per student. A limited number of need-based partial scholarships may also be available. For project information refer to The Engineering Place website at engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/ summerprograms/index.php For more information contact Kathy Lawson at 252813-7510 or Cindy Peck 252-813-6972.
Tang Soo Do Karate Center
Summer camp is for ages 5-13 and is offered Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $115 per week for one child, $185 for two and $250 for three.
Day Camps
For Children with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities $25.00 a week
FIVE WEEK DAY CAMP 9:00 - 3:00 M-F June 16th-27th July 7th-25th
Daily activities include swimming, going to the park, arts and crafts, and singing. Weekly Field Trips. Lunch is provided.
For more information call The Arc office
252-237-8266
Camps for ages 5 to 8
Science on a Sphere is offered July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will learn all about Earth from the perspective of space. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Cat Scratch Fever: Programming for Kids is July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Scratch is a programming language that allows children to program and share interactive media such as stories, games and animation. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Summer ... It’s for the Birds! is Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will learn all about our fine feathered friends. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for non-members.
Camps for ages 8 to 10
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4-H will be offering day camps for youth ages 5 to 19 this summer with camps running from June 18 to Aug. 13. Volunteer opportunities for teens are also available. Camps include day trips and classes. A full list of classes will be available soon from wilson.ces. ncsu.edu; the office at the Wilson Ag Center, 1806 SW Goldsboro St.; at 237-0113; or kleaton@ncsu.edu.
4-H Camp
Weeklong 4-H camp is July 20-25 at Eastern 4-H Center for ages 8 to 12. Cost is $420; scholarships are available. Open for all youth. Call the local 4-H office at 237-0113 for more information.
Imagination Station For registration information call 291-5113.
Elementary Engineering is June 30-July 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Students are given engineering challenges and will be grouped into teams in which they will work together to solve engineering problems and present solutions. Cost is $110 for members and $125 for non-members.
Camps for ages 8 to 12
A Pirate’s Life for Me is June 30-July 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will learn about pirates through hands-on and other activities. Cost is $85 for members and $95 for non-members.
Camps for ages 10 to 14
Summer in the Dirt is June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers will learn about archaeology and paleontology. Cost is $160 for members and $180 for non-members.
Camps for ages 10 and up:
The Science and History of Comic Illustration is July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the history and science behind comic book illustration in this class taught by professional comic book illustrator Louis Small Jr., who has drawn for Marvel, DC Comics and dozens of other comic book and trading card companies since 1992. Cost is $135 for members and $145 for non-members. Fiber Camp is Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn about weaving techniques that have barely changed over time. Cost is $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers.
Camps for ages 11 to 13
Engineering Camp is July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon. Students will be grouped into teams and presented engineering challenges to solve. Cost is $110 for members and $125 non-members.
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Camps for ages 11 and up
RPi1: Meet the Raspberry Pi is July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that was created to teach computer science and programming. Participants will learn how to write computer code in Python and will keep their Raspberry Pi at the end of the class. Cost is $120 for members and $135 non-members. RPi2: Another Slice of Pi is Aug 4-8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Part Two of Raspberry Pi camp is for students who have completed RPi1. Cost is $70 for members and $85 non-members.
Youth Leadership Development Camps
This camp is designed to help middle and high school students begin to think about what it means to be a leader. Session 1 (for homeschoolers) is June 2-5 from 9 a.m. to noon and is for ages 14-17. Cost is $110 for members and $125 for non-members. Session 2 is for ages 12-14 and is July 14-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $225 for members and $250 for nonmembers. Session 3 is for ages 14-15 and is Aug. 4-8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $225 for members and $250 for non-members.
Hunter’s Dance Studio For information on camps call 237-3578.
Broadway Bound Camp
Jeremy Tucker will teach this camp June 16-20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. The class will help prepare students for acting roles. Cost is $150.
‘Frozen’ Dance Camp
Camp is June 16-20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the popular movie as the theme. Cost is $140.
‘Frozen’ Tumble Camp
Camp is June 16-20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125. Attend both ‘Frozen’ camps for $240.
Pretty, Pretty Princess Camp
June 23-27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $140.
Ta Da Spa Tumble Camp
Spa and tumble camp is June 23-27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125. Attend both dance and tumble camps for $240.
‘Grinch’ Choreography Camp
Camp is Aug. 11-15 for anyone interested in performing in “The Grinch” in December. Camp is 4 to 9 p.m.
Megan’s Academy of Dance
Dance Camp will include a time of dance instruction as well as arts, crafts and fun events. Younger dancers will grow in their knowledge of technique and dance skills. More experienced dancers will be offered more challenging master classes. Contact: 237-3625 or maofdance@yahoo.com for more information. Camp July 7-10 is 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 8 and older. Cost is $100. Camp July 14-17 is 10 a.m. to noon and is for ages 3 and 4. Cost is $80. Another camp July 14-17 is 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 5-7. Cost is $100. Camp July 21-25 is 1 to 4 p.m. Summer Intensive is for ages 11 and older. Cost is $140.
Studio B
Summer classes for intermediate and advanced ballet, contemporary, jazz, tumbling and tap will be offered in July and August. Choreography camps for “Wizard of Oz” are Aug. 4-7 and 11-14. All dancers interested in participating in the production are invited to participate. Saturday classes will continue in the fall up until the performance. For more information contact Dance Studio B in Downtown Wilson 291-3363 or 315-1690. Owner Patricia Bradshaw will be teaching a musical theater camp at Edgecombe Community College with Dooley Ezzard and Roberta Cashwell June 16-27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toe 2 Toe Dance Camp: (ages 3-8)
Dance, Crafts, Choreography, Technique and FUN!
3-5 yr. olds: 11:00-2:00 June 23-27; July 14-18 6-8 yr. olds: 11:00-2:00 June 16-20; July 14-18 $135 ~ Register by June 15
Jazz Intensive: (3rd grade and up)
Jazz, Contemporary and Technique. All Competitive Dancers are required to attend one.
6th grade & up * June 23-27 10:00-1:00 3rd-5th grade * June 23-27 4:00-7:00 $175 ~ Register by June 15
Ballet Intensive: (3rd grade and up)
Classical Ballet, Technique and Pointe (if applicable). All Competitive Dancers are required to attend one.
6th grade & up * June 16-20 10:00-1:00 3rd-5th grade * June 16-20 4:00-7:00 $175 ~ Register by June 15
Hip Hop Camp: (6th grade and up)
Hip Hop choreography, Technique and break dancing. All Competitive Dancers are required to attend.
June 23-27 4:00-5:30 $100 ~ Register by July 1
Tap Intensive: (3rd grade and up) Tap choreography and technique. All Competitive Dancers are required to attend.
6th grade & up * June 23-27 6:00-7:30 3rd-5th grade * July 14-18 4:00-5:30 $100 ~ Register by June 15
Lyrical & Contemporary Intensive: (6th grade and up)
Learn Lyrical and Contemporary technique and choreography. All Competitive Dancers are required to attend.
July 14-18 4:00-6:00 $125 ~ Register by June 15
Cheer Camp:
Learn Cheers, Chants, Stunts, dance and tumbling.
July 14-18 * 5-8 yr. olds: 6:00-8:00 pm June 16-20 * 9-11 yr. olds: 6:00-8:00 pm $100 ~ Register by June 15
Tumble Camp:
Learn to tumble and gain strength and flexibility. Competitive dancers are encouraged to attend.
Toe 2 Toe
For camp information call 237-3302.
Dance Camps
Classes for ages 3 to 5 are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2327 and July 14-18. Classes for ages 6 to 8 are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16-
June 23-27; July 14-18 3-5 yr. olds: 9:00-10:00 am June 23-27; July 14-18 6-8 yr. olds: 10:00-11:00 am June 23-27; July 14-18 9-11 yr. olds: 5:30-6:30 pm July 14-18 12 yr. olds & up: 6:30-7:30 pm $60 ~ Register by June 15
252-237-3302
www.toe2toedancellc.com 3475-A Airport Blvd., Wilson
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Summer campers Morgan Harris, Riley Merkley, Mary Thomas Watkins and Abby Barr make art in a mixed media at an Arts Council of Wilson camp. Gray Whitley | Times 20 and July 14-18. Cost is $135 per session.
Jazz Intensive
Camp for grade six and up is June 23-27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp for grades three to five is June 23-27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $175 per session.
Ballet Intensive
Camp for sixth grade and up is June 16-20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp for grades three to five is June 16-20 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Cost is $175.
Hip-Hop Camp
Camp is for grades six and up and is June 23-27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $100.
Tap Intensive
Camp for sixth grade and up is June 23-27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Camp for third to fifth grade is July 14-18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $100.
Lyrical and Contemporary Intensive
Camp is for grades six and up and is July 14-18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $125.
Cheer Camp
Camp is July 14-18 for ages 5 to 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. and June 16-20 for ages 9 to 11. Cost is $100.
Mommy & Me
Class is for 2-year-olds and a helper. Class meets once a week for six weeks. Classes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m. starting June 9 or Fri-
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The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Wilson
Summer Camp
June 16-Aug. 25
Only $50 a week per child Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Snack
We offer swimming, fun and educational field trips, art & crafts, sports and recreation.
252-243-5443
Call For More Information
Basketball is a favorite activity at Boys and Girls Club summer program. Gray Whitley | Times days at 6:30 p.m. starting June 13. Cost is $55 a session
bers only. Must have previously auditioned. Aug. 11-15.
Tumble Camp
Art Buzz Kids
Camp is for ages 3 to 5 is June 23-27 and July 14-18 from 9 to 10 a.m.; ages 6 to 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18; ages 9 to 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 16-20 and July 14-18; and ages 12 and up from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 14-18. Cost is $60 per session.
‘Nutcracker’
“Nutcracker” auditions are open for anyone of all dance abilities at Toe 2 Toe Dance. Ages 4 and up. Auditions are June 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. and June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. “Nutcracker” Camp is for “Nutcracker” cast mem-
Summer camps are presented by the kids’ division of Wine & Design of Wilson. Each camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $175 per child and $150 for each additional sibling. For more information call 291-0085. Seuss-amania is June 16-20 for ages 5 to 7. In the Mighty Jungle is June 14-18 for ages 5 to 7. Beach, Sea and Me Week is July 21-25 for ages 8 to 12. Butterflies and Creepy Crawlers is Aug. 11-15 for ages 8 to 12.
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Arts and crafts projects are a big part of many summer camps. Gray Whitley | Times
Arts Council of Wilson
For more information on camps call 291-4329, visit the office at 124 Nash St. or the website, wilsonarts.com, where you can also register. Half-day camp fees are $70 or $55; full-day camp fees are $125 or $110 for contributors.
June 16-20
An International Art Experience is taught by Wendy Ferguson-Whitehead for elementary students from 9 a.m. to noon. Explore the different art forms found in Mexico, England, Australia and Asia. Keys of Performing, taught by Justin Greene, is for middle school and high school students. Learn the keys of being performer with audition tips, characterization and must-know dance
steps. Greene, an ACT! for Youth alumni, is now a performer at Walt Disney World.
June 23-27
Disney’s “The AristoCats KIDS” is a weeklong theater experience at the Boykin Center. Children produce, act, sing and dance in a Disney musical theater production. Auditions will be held to determine roles. Everyone will have a part. For all ages. Teacher is Martha Hale with KK Nida as assistant. Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Meagan Culkin, left, of Sweet Creations Bakery, shows summer campers last year how to make cupcakes at the Arts Council of Wilson camp. Culkin will be teaching classes again this year in local summer programs. Gray Whitley | Times
Wearable Art is for elementary school students. Teacher Anna Batts will help kids make such things as bandana bracelets, beaded bracelets, friendship bracelets and tie-dye t-shirts. Class is 1 to 4 p.m.
July 7-11
True Elements of Carving is from 9 a.m. to noon for elementary and middle school students. The Wilson Woodcarvers, with Jim McGuire as lead teacher, will teach this class that includes the basics of woodcarving using age-appropriate and safe materials. Outdoor Art, taught by Anna Batts, will include lots of fun outdoor activities. Learn to make chalk, bubbles, decorative bubble wands and
bandana flip-flops. Class is 9 a.m. to noon and is for elementary students. Alternative Photographic Processes is taught by Christine Zuercher for older elementary students and middle school students. Experiment with non-darkroom based photography and learn how to construct photographs with printing processes like cyanotype, lumen printing and Polaroid lifts and transfers. Class is 1 to 4 p.m. Cupcake Kids, taught by Meagan Culkin, is for younger elementary students who will learn the fundamentals of baking cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats. Class is 1 to 4 p.m.
July 14-18
Word and Body Play for younger elementary students is taught by Amanda McCullum. Students will experience reading in the most fun way possible — through the body. Class is 9 a.m. to noon. Contemporary Dance and Composition for middle school and high school students is taught by Amanda McCullum. Class includes a combination of modern choreography principles in application with stylized contemporary dance technique. Class is 1 to 4 p.m. Battle of the Bakers will divide bakers into teams. Each day they will be given new challenges and assignments that they will have to
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work as a team to complete. For older elementary and middle school students. Class is 1 to 4 p.m. Class is taught by Meagan Culkin.
July 21-25
“Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids” is a weeklong theater experience and includes producing, singing, acting and dancing in a musical theater production at the Boykin Center. Auditions will be held to determine your role. For all ages. Teacher is Martha Hale with Amanda McCullum as choreographer and KK Nida as assistant. Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mixed Media Collages and Visual Journals is taught by Michelle Perez for older elementary and middle school students. Students will use mixed media to make collages. Class is 9 a.m. to noon. Sweet Treats by Meagan Culkin is for older elementary and middle school students who will learn to make all kinds of different sweet treats, ranging from cookie cakes, fruity desserts, whoopie pies, dessert bars, and more. Camp is 1 to 4 p.m.
July 28-Aug. 1
Art History Camp is taught by Baylee Werline from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will learn about a specific art movement or artist then they will get to create their own masterpieces inspired by the artist of the day. For older elementary and middle school students. Cake Pop Cuties is taught by Meagan Culkin for elementary and middle school students. Campers will learn the fundamental basics of baking and decorating cake pops. Camp is 1 to 4 p.m.
Aug. 4-8
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids” is a weeklong theater experience and includes producing, singing, acting and dancing in a musical theater production at the Boykin Center. Auditions will be held to determine your role. For all ages. Teacher is Martha Hale with Amanda McCullum as choreographer and KK Nida as assistant. Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Project Runway Wilson is taught by Wendy Ferguson Whitehead for older elementary and middle school students from 9 a.m. to noon. Make your own fashion statement by recycling. Learn how to transform bags, jewelry and clothes with your own personal style. Class is 9 a.m. to noon.
Paper Crafts is taught by Anna Batts for elementary students. Campers will make paper chains, cards, puppets and fans, all with paper. Class is 1 to 4 p.m.
Kids Arterrific
Art camps are at Studio One, 407 Nash St. in the Walston Center, led by resident artist Alison Hesmer. Snacks provided. To register or for more information, contact ahesmer@myglnc. com or call after May 1 at 291-4040.
Under the Sea
Camp is June 2-6, from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4 to 5 or June 16-20 for ages 6-8. The theme is all things fishy. Cost is $85 for ages 4 to 5 and $90 for ages 6 to 8.
For the Love of Painting
Camp is June 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon, for ages 8 to 10. Campers use different methods of painting to create new worlds of artistic bubble, bling and beauty, including splatter painting, t-shirts and collage. Cost is $95.
Monet Lite
Camp is July 7-11, 9 a.m. to noon, for ages 11 to 14. Learn about the life of Claude Monet and his friends and how they changed the art world with their use of light and color. A variety of media will be used. Cost is $95.
Wait! Don’t Toss That
Camp is Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 11 to 14. Take a trip to the ultimate junk yard in Durham and turn trash into treasure. Cost is $95.
Wait! Let’s Paint That
Camp is July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 10 to 13. This one-day workshop is for painting furniture and other interesting objects. Cost is $50.
Painting and Drawing, etc.
Classes are held weekly all summer long and are geared toward developing your own voice.
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Take one or take them all. Cost is $20 per lesson. Private lessons, Mommy & Me, birthday parties and Grandparents Rock are also available. Cost is $25 per hour.
Kindermusik with Hannah
Music classes will be offered for ages 12 months to 5 years old. Cost for each unit is $50. Choose one, two or three of these unit options: (1) Monday to Thursday, June 9-12 (2) Tuesdays July 1, 15, 22 and 29 (3) Monday to Thursday, Aug. 18-21. Times: 1- to 2-year-olds at 9:30 a.m., 2- to 3-year-olds at 10:30 a.m., 3- to 4-year-olds at 11:30 a.m. Classes will be held at the Wilson Recreation Center or at the Bannister Music Studio (4901 Lake Wilson Road). Call 864-6407579 or email kindermusikwithhannah@gmail. com.
ProMusic
For camp information or to register call 2913386.
Preschool Camp
Camp, focusing on basics of musical concepts, is for children ages 2 to 5 and is held June 23-27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $40.
Guitar and Drum Camp
Camp is for students who have finished grades five through 11 and is held June 23-27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $75.
Exploring Instruments Camp
Camp is July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75.
Choral Camp
Camp is July 14-25 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students who have completed grades three through 12. Students will be divided into two groups depending on grade and previous choral experience. Cost is $200.
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Community Christian School
Kids Empowerment Program
Camp Peace
SAVE A YOUTH Summer Camp
Land of Learning
Camp starts June 12 and is 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $120 per week and includes field trips. Camp includes music, crafts, sports, visitors and more. To register stop by 3424 Airport Blvd. or call 291-1990.
Chosen Children’s Summer Camp
Abundant Life Church Ministries presents the camp at 2965 Forest Hills Road. Camp is June 9-July 25, 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For pricing and more information call A. Gail Speight at 293-0615, Walter Hardy at 363-5564 or Theresa Baines at 363-8322.
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Camp activities begin June 17 and end Aug. 22. The weekly rate is $130 for all activities (skating, bowling, Power for Living Kids and much more), food, care and arts and crafts. Call 291-7550 for more information.
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Kiddie Kampus
St. John Community Development Corporation Summer Camp is June 16 to Aug. 15. Camp is $35 per week and includes meals, academic enrichment, arts and crafts, computer technology, field trips, life skills, swimming and more. Space is limited. Call 265-9764 for more information. Applications are available online at stjohncdcwilson.org or at St. John CDC, 639 Walnut St.
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The Peace Church camp includes field trips, arts and crafts, special snacks and cooking, games, technology, science experiments, fun in the water and more. Summer camp is offered to rising kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Camp begins June 2 and ends Aug. 15. You can sign up by the week or for the entire summer. Camp cost $125 for one week (includes all activities and events). There are discounts available for families with more than one child. Call Madison Webb at 289-7131 or email madison.c.wheeler@gmail.com for more information or the list of themes.
Camp is June 16-June 27 and July 7-Aug. 15 at 2112 N.C. 42 E. Camp is for ages 3 to 14. Cost is $40 weekly. Camp includes reading and math activities and field trips. For more Information contact Kim Wiley at 2182646 or kimberly_wly@yahoo.com.
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Son and Surf Beach Bash Summer Camp is May 27-Aug. 8 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $125 per week for full-time students (and includes field trips) and $140 for selected weeks. Call 399-1376 for more information.
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