Albany area 2015 summer camps – Part 2

This is the second part of Albany area summer camp listings. The first part was published in Sunday’s SouthView section. Listings also are available online at www.albanyherald.com.

Camps are in Albany/Dougherty County unless otherwise noted in the entry.

DARTON SPORTS

Darton State College has these sports camps scheduled.

Athletic Performance Clinics (ages 12-15) are 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays June 1-18 and June 29-July 16 at the Darton Physical Education Fitness Center. Campers enhance peak physical performance, learn major muscle groups, learn technique, get SAQ training, get nutritional information, gain understanding of sports psychology and apply strength and conditioning programs. Ken Kirsch, Fitness Center director, instructor. Fee: $75 per program; discount if taking both programs. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Baseball Camp (ages 5-12) is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (extended day 1 p.m.-5 p.m.) Mondays-Fridays June 8-12 and 15-19. Individual instruction of pitching, hitting, fielding and team play taught by collegiate players. Campers receive T-shirts and should bring lunch, glove, cap, bat, helmet and long pants. Extended day includes swimming, basketball, snacks, games and movies. Cost: $100, camp; $150, camp and extended day. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Basketball Camp (ages 6-18) is 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 13-16 at Cavalier Arena. Lady Cavaliers head coach Lea Henry and former University of Maryland player Greg Manning conduct the camp focusing on skill instruction development for position breakdown, shooting, ball-handling, footwork, individual and team defense, 5-on-5 play. Open to all skill levels. Cost: $150. Contact Lea Henry, (404) 556-2302.

Cross Country Camp is 7 a.m.-noon June 8-12 starting and ending at Darton’s Tennis Pavilion. Fundamentals of cross-country running, daily activities, games and beginner fun runs. Instruction on goal setting, meeting challenges and a wilderness run. Open to all experience levels. Cost: $150, includes light breakfast and lunch. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Girls Basketball Team Camp is June 12-13 at Cavalier Arena. Lady Cavaliers Lea Henry conducts Camp of Champs for up to 30 teams, with teams guaranteed three games per day with certified officials. Cost: $350 per team, $100 deposit required by May 15. Contact Lea Henry, (404) 556-2302.

Soccer Camp (ages 5-12) is 9 a.m.-noon (drop-off available at 8:30 a.m.) June 15-18. Technical and functional training for basic skills and position play by Darton coaches and players. Training on techniques including shooting, passing, receiving and heading. Cost: $85, includes T-shirt. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Softball Day Camp (girls ages 6-14) is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (extended day is 1 p.m.-5 p.m.) at the Darton softball field. Campers taught fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching and position play. Instructed by head coach Amber Miles and staff. Campers should bring lunch, shoes and gloves. Cost: $100, camp; $150, camp and extended day. Extended day includes swimming, basketball, snacks and games. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Softball Prospect Camp (girls ages 15-18) is 1 p.m.-5 p.m. June 22 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23 at Darton softball field. Head coach Amber Miles and staff evaluate campers on hitting, throwing, fielding and position play. Campers should brings gloves and shoes. Cost: $100, T-shirt and snacks included. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Swimming Camp (ages 5-18) has sessions 8 a.m.-noon June 8-11, 22-25, June 29-July 2, and July 13-16 at Darton P.E. Building. Drop-off available at 7:45 a.m. and pickup until 12:15 p.m. Campers taught four competitive strokes, starts and turns by Darton coaches and swimmers and collegiate all-Americans. Campers should bring swimsuit, towel and goggles. Cost: $150 per session, T-short and light snacks included. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

Tennis Camp (ages 6-17) is 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. June 2-4 at Darton Tennis Pavilion. Campers taught basics and get individual instruction on fundamentals of forehands, backhands and serving, along with information on scoring, etiquette, terminology and matches. David Mann, assistant professor of physical education, instructor. Cost: $75, includes T-shirt. Contact (229) 317-6558. To register, visit http://cavs.darton.edu/camps.php.

DRAMA CAMP

King’s Kids Production Company in partnership with Sherwood Christian Academy is conducting a drama camp, which is designed to give students a positive theater experience in a Christ-centered environment. Auditions for the camps will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. May and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9 at Sherwood Christian Academy, 2200 Stuart Ave. If unable to attend, call for a makeup audition. Cost of each camp is $140, with non-refundable $35 deposit.

The Aristocats Kids (rising K-5 through 5th grade) is 1 p.m.-4 p.m. June 15-19 at Sherwood Baptist Church.

Annie Jr. (rising 1st graders through 9th grade) is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22-26 at Sherwood Baptist Church.

Each camp will have public performance on Friday.

Contact (229) 888-2277 or (229) 347-9818, or email Vickie Knuckles at [email protected].

EQUESTRIAN

Stonehaven Stables Summer Camp (ages 6 and older) has weekly sessions 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (early drop-offs permitted) starting May 25 at Stonehaven Stables, 2816 Palmyra Road, Lee County. Campers learn to groom and saddle horses and ponies, they ride every day. Games, arts and crafts, some swimming. Bring lunch and wear sturdy shoes with a heal. Protective headgear is required; Stonehaven has helmets for sharing or camper can bring helmet. Instructor Carol Rathel, with more than 50 years experience working with horses and children. Cost: $10, one-time registration fee; $75, weekly. Contact (229) 438-9043 or email [email protected].

Summer Horseback Riding Camp is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2- Aug. 13 at Rockin N Stables, 5188 Mount Olive Road, Pelham. Each Camper assigned a horse for the day and a camp counselor and will teach proper horsemanship, how to care for and groom horse, nutrition, first aid and proper riding technique. Hot lunch provided. All experience levels. Cost: $45 per day. Contact Alyssa at (229) 213-0012 or (239) 330-5079 or Cecilia at (239) 290-5900. Visit Rockinnstables.wix/Rockinnstables, Facebook at Rockin N Stables, or email [email protected].

FAR HORIZONS

Far Horizons Montessori School’s summer camps (ages 2-9) include crafts, music, dance, cooking, picnics, water play and Friday catered pizza. Morning camp, 8:30 a.m.-noon; full-day camp, 8:30 a.m.3 p.m.; extended day camp, 7:40 a.m.-5 p.m. Full summer program and weekly camps available. Far Horizons is at 613 Pointe North Blvd. Contact (229) 438-0192 for costs and other information.

Super Safari is June 1-12. Campers create colorful masks, puppets and trail mix; paint faces; learn to work a compass, and sing and dance with rhythm sticks.

Rain Forest Retreat is June 15-26. Campers create anacondas, birds and monkeys in crafts; make pineapple bread and chocolate-covered fruit; play games.

ART-rageous Fun is June 29-July3. Campers experiment with art media and study masters, including Monet and Van Gogh.

Under the Sea is July 6-17. Campers search for treasure, learn about sea creatures, play games, create edible treats and make crafts.

Summer scholars: Offered to full-day campers 5 years and older, includes work on reading, math, penmanship and vocabulary.

GAIL BALE’S ART CAMP

Gail Bale’s Summer 2015 Teen Art Camp (ages 13-18) has two sessions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8-12 and June 15-19 at the Carnegie Library, 215 N. Jackson St. Albany Area Arts Council’s first teen art camp to provide in-depth instruction and training in a variety of disciplines from professional artists through practice, lectures, projects and collaborative instruction. Students will explore a variety of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Walking excursion to the Art Park on Pine at the end of each session. Kit of art supplies included, and campers will take their remaining supplies and their artwork home at end of week. Campers should bring lunch. Each session limited to 25. Instructor is Meredith Lear-Perkins, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design and a professor of fine art at Albany State University. Assistant instructors will be upper-level art majors at ASU. Closing reception 4 p.m.-5 p.m. on session Fridays for students and their families. Cost: $150 per session, Albany Area Arts Council members; $175 per session, non-members. Scholarships available. Contact (229) 439-ARTS (2787) or email [email protected]. Visit www.albanyartscouncil.org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyArtsCouncil.

GIRL SCOUTS

Camp Okitayakani, hosted by Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, is open to girls in kindergarten–12th Grade.

— Resident Camp (3 p.m. Friday–3 p.m. Sunday) is June 7–19. Cost: $350-$475 (varies by program).

— Day Camp (7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., weekdays) is June 8-12. Cost: $175

Program options include swimming, biking, canoeing, zoo keeping, hiking, picnicking and more.

Contact Sandra Wingard at [email protected] or call (229) 299-8488. Also, visit www.gshg.org.

GIRL TALK

Girl Talk’s Project Inside Out (girls in grades 4-8) is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22-26 at Deerfield_Windsor Lower School, 1733 Beattie Road. Structured activities designed to help girls develop self-esteem, confidence and learn vale of community service. Counseling opportunities for high school girls (no cost). Cost: $150, includes T-shirt and goody bag.

GRAND ISLAND TENNIS CAMP

Grand Island Tennis Camp (ages 5 and older) is 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays June 1-25 at Grand Island Tennis Courts, 270 Grand Island Drive off Ledo Road. Lessons are twice a week for four weeks (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday). Cost: 450. Contact Jo Ann Matthews at (229) 881-2760 or email [email protected].

JUNIOR RANGER CAMP

Junior Ranger Day Camp (ages 6-12) is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15-18 and July 27-30 at George T. Bagby State Park, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines. Junior Rangers should wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen, plenty of water and insect repellent. Lunch provided by park. Outdoor activities daily; campers should dress for weather. Parents welcome to attend badge ceremony at 2:45 p.m. on last day of camp. Fee: $75 per child. Contact the park at toll-free at 1 (877) 591-5575.

NEW VISIONS

New Visions Community Development Summer Camp (ages 5-15) is 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (extended day 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) Mondays-Fridays May 26-July 17 at 1506 S. Slappey Blvd. Camp offers academic enrichment, sports and recreation, life skills, field trips and meals. Cost: Registration by May 1, $25 per child; registration after May 1, $35 per child; camp, $300 per child. Contact: Mrs. Andrea Revills, (229) 436-7707, visit www.nvcdc.org, email [email protected].

SOUNDS OF JOY

Sounds of Joy Performing Arts Program Inc. (middle-grade students) is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1-5 at 1225 W. Fourth Ave. The camp offers workshops in theater, dance, and music. Fee: $30. Visit www.soundsofjoyperformingarts.com or contact (229) 296-6713.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

Summer Enrichment Camp 2015 (ages 5-12) is 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at Fun Learning Academy, 410 S. McKinley St. Campers will have tutoring, educational enrichment, creative activities, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, free nutritious meals and snacks. Swimming lessons available. GA CAPS accepted. Contact for rates. Contact Jasmine Dukes, (229) 317-1900.

THEATRE ALBANY

Theatre Albany’s 30th annual Summer Youth Workshop for youth ages 7-18 is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8-12. Activities include acting, singing, dance and will conclude with a performance for parents and friends. Instructors include Jennifer Kirk Bowers, Kevin Blaise and Judy Dabbs, three veterans of Theatre Albany productions. Contact the theater at (229) 439-7193.

THRONATEESKA/RIVERQUARIUM

“Ed-venture” camps will be held at the Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center. Each week campers will submerge themselves in aquatic fun, exploration and hands-on opportunities.

A typical camp session includes crafts, games, exhibit tours, animal encounters, planetarium shows, movies in the Imagination Theater, snacks, “Splish Splash Water Bash,” T-shirt and full entrance into the Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center each day.

Refund Policy: Full payment for each camp session is due with the registration form. All camp session prices include tax. If there is a cancellation, full refund will only be given two weeks prior to the start of each camp session. For more information or to register for camp, contact (229) 639-2650 or email the education curator at [email protected].

Forensics Camp (7-11 year olds) isMay 26-29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: members, $110; nonmembers, $120. Bring sack lunch. Campers learn about different types of crime scene techniques, search for hidden treasures and artifacts at exclusive “dig site,” discover some of the largest creatures to roam the earth, dinosaurs, and find out what makes them tick using clues from the past.

Mad Scientist Camp (7-11 year olds) is June 1-5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: members, $130; nonmembers, $140. Bring a sack lunch. Campers discover science secrets through experiments, innovative projects, outdoor games and animal encounters. Campers discover the world of science and meet some of favorite RiverQuarium residents, from the big-toothed alligator to a playful blue jay.

Survival Camp, (7-11 year olds) is June 29-July 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: members, $130; nonmembers, $140. Bring a sack lunch. The Survivor Team gets up-close with snakes, alligators, stingrays and even sharks. Campers learn what it takes for creatures to survive in the wild.