Albany area 2015 summer camps

The weather’s warm and school’s nearly out, so summer camps can’t be far away.

To help parents and children make plans for summer activities, we’re asked area camps to send us information on their respective camps.

Because of the outstanding response from Albany area summer camp organizers, this list is being published over two days in the Sunday and Wednesday SouthView sections.

Camps are in Albany/Dougherty County unless otherwise noted.

ALBANY REC AND PARKS

The Albany Recreation & Parks Department has these day camps coming up.

Fit 2 Be Me (ages 7-16) is 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays from May 18 until July 31 at Carver Community Center at 1023 S. McKinley St. Healthy lifestyle camp includes arts & crafts, sports, fitness program, reading program, community gardening and guest speakers. Meals provided through the Dougherty County School System under the Seamless Summer Program for eligible participants. Cost: Free. Contact Linda Harris at (229) 430-5222 or (229) 430-5243.

Summer Playgrounds Program (ages 7-17) 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays from June 1 through July 31 at Gordon Sports Complex Playground at 800 Willie Pitts Road and C.W. Heath Park at 1000 Maple Ave. Activities include arts & crafts, table games, sports & games, and leadership & character building activities. Meals will be provided through the Seamless Summer Program for eligible participants. Cost: Free. Contact Christopher Campbell at (229) 430-5222.

ARPD Centers & Gyms Summer Program Mondays-Fridays May 18-July 31. Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 7-14; 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., ages 15-17. Locations: Thornton Community Center, 210 Thornton Drive; Bill Miller Community Center, 312 Vick St.; Carver Gym, 410 Mercer Ave.; Lockett Station Community Center, 324 Lockett Station Road; Henderson Community Center, 701 Willard Ave.; Turner Gym, 2301 George St. Activities will include exercise programs, guest speakers, sports, table games, reading program. Meals will be provided through the Seamless Summer Program for eligible participants. Cost: Free. Contact Mildred Green, (229) 430-5222.

ALBANY STATE

For additional information on Albany State University summer programs, contact the Albany State Office of University Communications, (229) 430-4671.

Summer Transportation Institute, a nonresidential program funded by the Federal Highway Administration, and the Georgia Department of Transportation (for rising 9th- to 12th-graders with at least 2.7 GPA), is 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at ASU Criminal Justice Building. Program includes visits to DOT project sites in Southwest Georgia. Cost: Free. Contact Dr. Charles Ochie, project director, (229) 430-4864.

Black Youth and Entrepreneurship Workshop, targets high school students in Southwest Georgia area who are interested in small business ownership and management, is June 8-12. Application fee: $35, due by June 6. Workshop provides role model, cultural and recreational activities, microcomputer exercises, classroom sessions, a field trip, opportunity for each participant to experience residence life on a university campus and emphasizes personal development and career planning. Contact Dr. Cynthia Bennett, program director, (229) 430-4014 or (229) 430-4786.

Pre-K-Readiness Summer Program (age 4 by Aug. 31) is May 20-July 24 at ASU Early Learning Center. Campers focus on academic readiness skills. Cost: $60, registration; $95, weekly fee. Contact Angelyn Lincey, (220) 430-2792.

Solar Camp: The Department of Natural & Forensic Sciences of Albany State University (ASU) will host a summer camp to expose middle and high school students to solar energy with sponsorship of Constellation Energy, an Exelon company. Camp weeks are Tuesdays-Fridays starting May 26 and ending June 26. Projects include soldering, parallel circuits, voltage and current measurement, parallel connection of solar cells, solar-powered car racing. Contact: Dr. Arun Saha, associate professor of physics, at Albany State at [email protected] or (229) 430-4618.

Summer Learning Academy (ages 4-14) is 8 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays June 1-26 at the Billy Black Building at Albany State. Formerly the Kiddie College, the camp teaches advanced math and science concepts with a curriculum based on National teaching Standards using certified instructors. Cost: $100, program fee; $125, program fee and field trip to Coca-Cola Space Center a Columbus. Visit the website: www.asurams.edu/adademics/college-of-education/summer-learning-academy/.

ALBANY YMCA

Summer Day Camp: Activities including swimming. Cost: $55, registration; weekly, $84 for YMCA members, $94 for non-members. Contact (229) 436-0531 or (229) 759-9770. Locations:

— Y Girls Rock and All Ball Sports Camp, (girls ages 8-14) is May 18-July 31 at YMCA Sports Park, 4508 Gillionville Road.

— Magical Kingdom Camp, (ages 5-7) is May 18-July 31, Albany YMCA Central Facility, 1701 Gillionville Road.

— The Arts Camp, (ages 5-14) is May 25-Aug. 6, Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Lee County.

British Soccer Camp (ages 3-16) is July 27-21 at YMCA Sports Park. Partial-day and full-day camps available. Details and registration, visit www.challengersports.com. Register 45 days before camp to get a free jersey. Contact (229) 436-0531, ext. 206.

Camp KWD: Offered in conjunction with Phoebe Putney Diabetes Care Center for ages 8-13 who have diabetes, are at risk of developing diabetes, or have family history of diabetes. Camp is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays June 8-19 (early 7 a.m. drop-off and late pick-up until 6 p.m. available) at YMCA Central Facility. Activities include swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, creative movement, movies, Turbo Kidz Workout, field day, family Zumba, information on weight management, preparing healthy meals and snacks, what to expect from diagnosis, building self-confidence, importance of exercise. Phoebe dietitian on hand; Phoebe nurses monitor blood glucose before and after some activities. Cost: $84, YMCA members; $94, non-members. Scholarships available. Contact (229) 436-0531.

Camp FIT, (ages 8-13) is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays June 8-19 (early drop-off and late pick-ups available) at YMCA Central Facility. Presented by YMCA and Phoebe Diabetes Care Center for kids who need to live a healthier lifestyle for weight management or to reduce the risk of developing disorders, such as diabetes. Activities are age-appropriate and designed to inspire adoption of healthier lifestyle. Cost; $84, YMCA members; $94, non-members. Scholarships available. Contact (229) 436-0531.

SuperKidz Triathlon Camp (ages 4-14) is 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 13-17 at the Albany YMCA Sports Park. Campers will train for the July 18 SuperKidz Triathlon. Camp fee (includes entry into the event): $70, YMCA members; $100, non-members. Extended day care until 4 p.m. is available at the Sports Park pool for campers for additional fee of $45, members; $55, non-members. Register at the YMCA or call (229) 436-0531.

ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART

ARTapalooza (rising 1st-graders-rising 5th graders, must be 6 by Dec. 31) has six different camps for six weeks at the Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Campers can attend full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m. with option after-camp care until 5 p.m.) or half-day (9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.) Sessions are taught by professional art educators and lessons and activities complement the Georgia curriculum and Georgia performance standards. Sessions are also based on artworks on display in the Albany Museum of Art’s numerous galleries. Cost per child per session: $125, full-day, $75, half-day, museum member; $200, full-day, $125, half-day, non-member. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany Summer Program begins Monday and ends July 10. The following units will be open for the summer program. Contact the units at the phone numbers listed or contact the administrative office at (229) 439-0196.

Jane Willson Unit, 1012 Holloway Drive, and Jefferson Street Unit, 1309 N. Jefferson St., have programs 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Fridays. Contacts: Willson Unit, (229) 420-5580, and Jefferson Unit, (229) 435-2546.

Lipsey/Pate Homes Unit, 129 Whittlesey Court. Program hours Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact (229) 431-2357.

Swimming lessons: The clubs provide swimming lessons for beginners through advanced swimmers 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays at the Jefferson Street United. Lessons available to the public and those in the clubs’ summer programs. Pool is open to the public 1 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

BYNE DAY CAMP

Byne Summer Day Camp is 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 18-Aug. 6. Camp limited to 150 campers. Cost: $50 registration fee, non-refundable; $100 weekly fee, first camper; $105 weekly fee, second camper; $90 weekly fee, third camper; fourth camper free; late pickup fee, $5 plus $1 per minute after 6 p.m. Byne Christian School is located at 2832 Ledo Road. Contact (229) 436-0173.

CAMP CHEHAW

A week long, overnight camp for ages 8-14 has drop-off on Sunday, pickup Saturday at Chehaw Park. Campers participate in outdoor activities, including canoeing, archery, nature hikes, survival skills, and sleep in tepees at night. Campers make behind the scenes trips into the Chehaw Zoo. Cost: $625.

Dates for Camp Chehaw are Session 1, June 7-13; Session 2, June 14-20; Session 3, June 21-27; Session 4, July 5-11; Session 5, July 12-18, and Session 6: July 19-24.

Register at www.chehaw.org or contact the Education Department at (229) 430-3012.

CHEHAW DAY CAMPS

Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, a snack, and a camp T-shirt. Lunch can be purchased from Chehaw. After Camp Care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $10/day or $40/week. Register at www.chehaw.org or contact the Education Department at (229) 430-3012.

— Winging It: Campers learn about 15 different species of birds at Chehaw and native birds, as well as their behaviors and habitats. Camps are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and cost $130. Two camp weeks: June 1-5 and July 20-24.

— Continental Creatures (ages 5-12) has campers visiting a a different continent and discover the critters who call it home. Camps are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26-29, cost: $110, and July 6-10, cost: $130.

— Night Crawlers (ages 5-12) are 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Campers learn about nocturnal creatures and includes special zoo dinner and optional overnighter. Camps are June 29-July 3 and July 20-24. Cost: $120.

— Reptile Camp: Campers learn about reptiles from around the world. Camps are 1 p.m.-4 p.m. June 8-12, ages 4-7, cost: $80; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 22-26, ages 5-12, cost: $130; 9 a.m.-noon, July 27-31, ages 4-7, cost: $80.

— Jumanji Camp Campers ages 8-12 play a survival game as they explore jungles and their animal inhabitants. Includes a canoe trip down the Muckalee Creek, through a little Georgia Jungle, camping under the stars at the Swamp House, and watching “Jumanji” on the big screen. Each week of camp costs $160, including overnighter. Camps are June 8-12 and July 27-31.

— H Zoo O (ages 5-12) is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15-19. Campers get a chance to get wet while learning about animals that live in and around water.

— Zookeepers 101: Campers get behind-the-scenes education on working in a zoo. Camps are 9 a.m.-noon June 8-12 for ages 4-7, cost: $80; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29-July 3, ages 5-12, cost: $110; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 13-17, cost: $130; 1 p.m.-4 p.m., July 27-31, cost: $80.

CAMP DOOLY

Camp Dooly, a Northwest District, United Methodist Church camp, (boys and girls rising 3rd graders through 5th graders) is 9 a.m. June 18 through noon June 21 at Dooly Campground, 21 Parsonage Road, Vienna. Campers will have arts, crafts, music, Bible study, worship, recreation (swimming, volleyball, softball) and times of spiritual growth. Campers will need to bring bedding, swim wear, toiletries and clothing. Cost: $100. Contact Camp Director the Rev. Josh Bizell, Byromville United Methodist Church at (478) 244-0379.

CAMPS FOR CHAMPS

Lea Henry’s 2015 Girls & Boys Basketball Camp of Champs are 9 a.m.-noon for ages 5-6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ages 7-18. Costs are $100, ages 5-6; $150, ages 7-18. Camp dates are:

— July 7-10, Deerfield-Windsor School.

— July 13-16, Darton State College Cavalier Arena.

Contact Lea Henry, (404) 556-2302 or email [email protected].

CAMP IGKNIGHT

Camp IgKnight (rising 1st graders through 5th graders) is 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. with two sessions, June 22-26 and July 13-17, at Deerfield-Windsor Lower School Campus, 1733 Beattie Road. Campers do not have to be current DWS students to attend. Early drop off and late pick up available. Campers may register for one or both sessions. Campers should bring lunch each day (snacks provided) and a towel on pool day. Activities include daily field trips, science labs, arts and crafts, games and team-building activities. Cost: $190, with non-refundable $100 deposit. Registration is available at www.deerfieldwindsor.com or at the Lower School campus. Contact Kimberly Williams at [email protected] or Cathy Jones at [email protected].

CAMP INVENTION

Camp Invention (rising 1st graders through 6th graders) is June 1-5 at Lee County Elementary School in Leesburg. Supported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, this year’s curriculum, titled “Illuminate,” will encourage campers to explore their inventiveness in the Design Studio:Illuminate module, investigating circuits and taking on a nature-inspired challenge. Campers will create origami flight models through- team-building exercises. For information, visit www.campinvention.org.

CAMP WIREGRASS

Camp Wiregrass at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton allows children ages 4-11 to explore southern Georgia’s rich history and natural resources through hands-on activities, games and crafts. Week-long sessions in June are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted below and fee includes a snack, a t-shirt, programming, supplies and afternoon water games. Campers bring sack lunches. Week-long camps cost $100 per camper.

Contact Camp Director Kelly Scott at [email protected] or register online at www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp. Registrations close two weeks before each camp. Discounts available for siblings, ABAC employees, and Friends of the Museum.

— Munchkin camp (ages 4-5) is 8:30- a.m.-noon May 26-29. Camp activities will include fishing, bug exploration, and watering farm animals. The cost camp: $55.

— Native American Explorers (ages 6-8) is June 8-12. Campers learn primitive hunting skills, games designed to keep tribal peace, and life skills, including gardening and pottery.

— Animal Adaptations (ages 6-8) is June 22-26. Campers learn about various habitats; explore the adaptations of fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects; study birds; go fishing, and meet the animals of the museum.

— Wildlife Adventures (ages 9-11) is June 23-27. Campers learn research techniques used by wildlife biologists, telemetry, non-lethal trapping, and skull/pelt/track identification.

— Victorian Adventures (Girls ages 8-11) is June 15-19. Campers explore high society and working-class lifestyles of women in the 1800s. Activities include hosting a tea, cooking a traditional meal, and playing traditional games.

Camp Wiregrass Workshops, for various age groups, cost $30 per person unless otherwise noted below. Fee includes snacks and supplies.

— Printers Workshop (ages 9-11) is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. June 30. Participants create prints and explore the museum print shop.

— The Revolution is Coming (ages 8-10) is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 2 in celebration of Independence Day. Participants join the museum’s militia.

— One Room School (ages 6-8) is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 7. Participants typical day in a one-room schoolhouse.

— Sew a Friend is a two-day workshop 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 9-10. Participants create a doll. Cost: $55.

— Amazing Race Georgia Historic Style (ages 8-10) is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 14. Scavenger hunts though late 1800s-early 1900s.

— Games and Traditional Toys is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 16. Participants learn games before TV/video era and create an old-fashioned toy to take home.

CARAVAN YOUTH CAMP

Caravan Youth Camps, a Vienna United Methodist Church camp for youth rising 6th grade through 12th grade, is 9 a.m. July 12 through noon July 17 at Dooly Campground, 21 Parsonage Road, Vienna. Campers will have games and recreation (swimming, volleyball, softball); arts and crafts; music; worship and time for spiritual growth with a summer ministry team from the Auburn University Wesley Foundation. Campers should bring Campers will need to bring bedding, swim wear (one-piece swimsuits for females), toiletries and clothing, including pool and shower shoes, Bible and flashlight. Contact Camp Director the Rev. John Walker, Vienna United Methodist Church at (229) 805-5824 or email at [email protected]; or contact Vienna Methodist Church Office at (229) 268-4207.

CHRISTIAN CAMP

One Village Summer Camp Project is 6 a.m.-6 p.m. May 25-July 24 at Rehoboth Bible Church, 714 W. Broad Ave., and VFW Post 2785, 315 Philema Road. Registration at either site each Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and each Sunday 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $65 per week with one-time $45 registration fee. Camp includes breakfast, lunch, fun labs, trips and end-of-camp pageants and line dancing. Contact: Rehoboth Church, (229) 299-7496; VFW, (229) 462-5500 or 9229) 376-6631.

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 CAMPS

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].

Star K Equestrian Center Summer Camp is 9 a.m.-noon June 1-5 and July 6-10. Daily horseback riding, horse care and psychology, first-aid, arts and crafts, and games. Contact Norma Karst at (229) 809-0025 or (229) 434-1263 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: $50. 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.