2013 DAY CAMP GUIDE Continued from Page 21 middle-schoolers for Summer Explorations; rising high-schoolers for Summer Workshops. Summer Quest offers a wide variety of academic, exploratory and quest camps including science, ecology, space, cooking, engineering, jewelry making, messy art, cartooning, sports, hiking and more. Summer Explorations offer an in-depth examination into a particular subject. Summer Workshops are directed toward high school students and offer intensive oneor two-week experiences. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with extended care available. At 1345 Hendersonville Road. Starts at $155; discount before March 22.
Center Stage Dance Studio
» centerstage1.com; 654-7010; dance@centerstage1.com » Boys and girls, ages 3-8. Expert supervision led by professional dance instructors with classes in dance, music, theater and art. Campers receive instruction in etiquette, manners, team building and group play. An informal performance for family and friends serves as the grand finale each week. Camps run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $220, with discount before May 15. Extended care available. At 38 Rosscraggon Road, Asheville.
Climbmax Climbing Center » June 17-21, July 8-12, Aug. 5-9
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» climbmaxnc.com; 252-9996 » Ages 6-16. Programs start at indoor rock climbing facility and progress to outdoors climbing locations. Junior Youth Climbing for ages 6-13 also includes crafts, tumbling and more. Advanced camp for ages 12-16 is more intensive and directed climbing program with two days on real rock and two days paddling the French Broad River. Includes two nights camping. $385-525.
Colburn Earth Science Museum
» June 17-Aug. 9 » colburnmuseum.org; 254-7162; » Rising grades 1-7. Science camps with hands-on lessons, crafts and more. Themes include Journey to the Center of the Earth, Call of the Wild, Space Explorers, Ancient Astronomy and a girls-only What’s the Matter camp. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MondayFriday, $175 members/$200 nonmembers.
Crossfire Ministry
» June 17-July 18 » crossfireministry.com; 255-9111 » Ages 6-17. Half-day, full-day and overnight coed basketball camps that teach fundamentals, with fun competitions. Testimonies and share time. At these locations: Asheville School (1-4:30 p.m. June 17-21, ages 6-12); Hendersonville First Baptist Church (1-4:30 p.m. June 24-28, ages 6-12); Waynesville Recreation Center (1-4:30 p.m. July 1-5, ages 6-12);
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Asheville Christian Academy (1-4:30 p.m. July 8-12, ages 6-17); Mars Hill College (8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 15-18, ages 9-17; and July 14-18 overnight for ages 9-17). $90 for half-day, $225 for full day, $350 for overnight.
Cub Scout Camp
» June 17-21 » danielboonecouncil.org; 254-6189 » Rising grades 1-5. For registered Cub Scouts. Boys can register as Cub Scouts during registration period. With archery, BB gun shooting, crafts, games, sports, nature and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Covenant Community Church, 11 Rocket Drive, Asheville. $100.
Eliada Home for Children
» June 10-Aug. 16 » eliada.org; 210-0224 » Ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten). Campus of 200+ acres with heated swimming pool, mountain hiking trails, mini-bike lessons, riding trails (ages 10-13), gymnasium, golf driving range, playground. Two air-conditioned spaces let children escape heat or rain to socialize, create arts and crafts, play games and more. Weekly sessions for ages 5-8 include planned activities, weekly field trip, daily swimming. For ages 9-12, two-week sessions include art, music, sports, outdoor recreation and health/fitness. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $140. Child care vouchers accepted. At 2 Compton Drive, Asheville.