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world of William Shakespeare. A destination for serious young actors. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 18-29. Email shakespeare@artspacecharter.org. $375.
Asheville Parks and Recreation Outdoor Adventure Programs
For information and to register, contact Christen McNamara at 251-4029 or outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov, or visit www.ashevillenc.gov. » Adventure Camp: June 11-15, July 9-13 and 23-27. Ages 8-12. Hiking, swimming, rafting, tubing, camping. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, with overnight campout Thursday and pickup at noon Friday. Meets at Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive. $160 residents/$165 nonresidents. » Eco-Explorers Camp: June 6-8. Ages 6-8. Environmental education focus with hiking, climbing at Montford Wall, stream investigation, field trip to Grandfather Mountain. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $65 residents/$70 nonresidents. » Teen Adventure Camp: June 26-28. Ages 12-14. Includes tubing, hiking, canoeing, whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaking. $120 residents/$125 nonresidents. Includes all equipment. » Teen Canoe Camping Trip: June 18-21. Ages 12-15. Canoe almost 25 miles on the New River in North Carolina. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters and be comfortable in the water. Campers will help set up and break down primitive camps, cook meals and follow all safety rules. $250 residents/$255 nonresidents, includes all equipment. » Teen Rafting Trip: July 17-19. Ages 12-15. Three-day overnight trip in WNC and eastern Tennesee. Activities include tubing at Deep Creek, rafting on Nantahala (class III) and Ocoee (class IV) rivers, short hikes and camp games. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters and be comfortable in the water. Campers will help set up and break down primitive camps, cook meals and follow all safety rules. $270 residents/ $275 nonresidents, includes all equipments, meals, instruction and transportation.
Echo View
» June 18-22 and 25-29 » echoviewfarm.com; 674-5978; kstock-
man@morrisbb.net » Girls, ages 7-15. Day camp with active learning sessions in fabrics, fashion, knitting, felting, painting, drawing, dancing, nature, teambuilding and leadership skills. Girls divided by age, 7-10 and 11-15. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $120.
New Covenant Church, Camp Ability 3
» June 25-29, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug.
» 235-8853 » Ages 6-18. Provides children and youths with disabilities a camp experience in a Christian setting. With music, puppetry, drama, pottery, swimming, games, lake trip, campout in some sessions for ages 12 and older. At New Covenant Church, 767 Lee Road, Clyde.
Next Generation Kids
» July 23-27 » nextgenkids.com; 321-307-0300 » Ages K-high school. Broadway in Boone performing arts camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Studio K, 289 Daniel Boone Drive, Boone. $165.
Opera Creations
» July 2-14 and July 23-Aug. 3 » operacreations.org; ashevilleoperacreations@gmail.com » Students build confidence and selfesteem by learning to perform on stage, receive individual coaching and build a foundation of musical knowledge. Two week camps culminate in fully staged and costumed production. “Emperor’s New Clothes” day camp for middle and high school students (July 2-14) and “The King, the Queen and the Bee” half-day morning camp for elementary students (July 23Aug. 3). Auditions are 10 a.m. June 2. Auditions and camp at Trinity Presbyterian Church, East Asheville. $295 with scholarships available.
Rockstar Cheer Asheville
» Starts June 4 » 684-3993 or 808-8324 » Ages 5-13. Summer fun and fitness day camp, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. $115 per week with $30 registration fee. At 15B National Ave., Fletcher.
The Movement and Learning Center
» 423-4046; ianridd@yahoo.com » All camps at French Broad Food Co-op,
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90 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. » Intro to Computer Programming: Game Design, July 16-19: 10 and older. Covers basics of game design, taking students inside the game. Students will build a 3-D game and populate it with obstacles, treasures and characters. Windows laptop computer required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $169. » Intro to Robotics, July 23-26: Ages 11 and older. Design and construct three basic robots from scratch. Each project adds complexity. Final project will be a robot that will follow a flashlight around the room. Students keep all robots. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $169, plus $50 materials fee. » Tech-tronics Camp, Aug. 6-9: Ages 11 and older. Geared for the young tinkerer or inventor. Learn basics of electronics and how to build projects like an automatic night-light or burglar alarm, then circuit design. $169.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
» June 5-21 and July 10-Aug. 24 » trinityasheville.com; 299-3433, ext. 308 » Infants-5th grade. Themed weeks with water play days, service projects, bike rodeos, special visitors, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Late care available. Registration starts March 1. Discount before May 17.
Xcel Sportsplex
» June 11-Aug. 10 » xcelsportsplex.com; 684-7898 » Ages 7-15. Day camp with sports, skill development, water activities, crafts, weekly field trips and more. At 37 Maxwell Drive, Hendersonville. $145 full day, $75 half day.
Xplore Language and Adventure Camp
» July 7-Aug. 18 » xplore.de/en/camps/xplore-usa or xplore.de/en/hostfamily » Ages 10 and older. Invite a student from France, Germany, Italy or Spain into your home for three weeks and be a part of the adventure. European students are ages 13-18; host family’s children should be 10 and older and are welcome to participate in daily program activities. Host families provide room, board and a loving environment. Each student is insured and has personal spending money. All costs for activities are fully covered. Information night is 6:15 p.m. April 12 at Rainbow Mountain School.
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