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nce you grow up and become a “real” working adult, summer does, in a way, lose a bit of the excitement it once held as a child. Most of us no longer sense that overwhelming feeling of delight knowing there are three full months of absolutely zero commitments stretching out in front of us. But, luckily, you can still live vicariously through a kid’s enjoyment of summer. Just send them to your favorite childhood sleep-away summer camp, off in the remote reaches of a Northwest lake, or let them choose the silliest-sounding day camps to attend. All you need to know to help make their summer the most memorable yet is right here in this guide. Happy summer camping! — CHEY SCOTT, Summer Camps Editor
IDAHO SERVANT ADVENTURES | Camp Lutherhaven, Lake Coeur d’Alene | Ministry camp for high school juniors and seniors on leadership, service and more. Five or six day programs from June 9-Aug. 16. $226. Middle school week Aug. 4-9, Family Week Aug. 11-16. (866729-8372) MOM, DAD & ME | Camp Spalding, 8513 Hwy. 211, Newport, Wash. | Young campers can experience sleep away camp with a parent in a faith-based setting. June 14-15. $135-$195. campspalding.org (731-4244) LEADERSHIP CAMP | Camp Spalding, 8513 Hwy. 211, Newport, Wash. | A faithbased leadership camp for teens interested in becoming camp counselors. June 16-21. $425. Grades 10-12. campspalding.org (731-4244) YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP CAMP | Western Pleasures Ranch, 1413 Upper Gold Creek, Sandpoint | Learn horsemanship skills, make crafts, and compete in a horse show. Sessions offered June 16Aug. 8. $680. Ages 10-16. westernpleasureranch.com (208-263-9066) CAMP REED | Fan Lake, Wash. | Experience traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, ropes courses, archery, campfires and more. One week sessions from June 16-Aug. 10. $355-$425. Grades 3-9. campreed.org (777-9622) CAMP SPALDING | 8513 Hwy. 211, Newport, Wash. | Campers ride horses, swim, boat, zip line, play team sports and more in a faith-based setting. Sessions offered June 16-Aug. 14. Grades 2-12. $125-$425. (731-4244)
EXODUS CAMP | Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd., CdA | Campers play games, make crafts, sing songs, swim and more at a faith-based camp. June 16-28, July 7-Aug. 2 and Aug. 4-16. $268-$365. Grades 3-4. Mini camps also offered. lutherhaven.com PATHFINDERS CAMP | Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd., CdA | Campers will play games, do crafts, sing songs, swim, hike and more in a faithbased setting. June 16-28, July 7-Aug. 2 and Aug. 4-16. $268-$365. Grades 7-8. lutherhaven.com (866-729-8372) PIONEER CAMP | Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd. | Play games, make crafts, sing songs, swim and more at a faith-based camp. June 16-28, July 7-Aug. 2 and Aug. 4-16. $268-$365. Grades 5-6. lutherhaven.com (866729-8372) SHOSHONE CREEK RANCH | Near Prichard, Idaho | Faith-based horseback trail riding programs teaching horsemanship skills and more. Six-day programs offered June 16-Aug. 16. $343-$440. Ranch Hands Weekends, June 21-23 and July 19-21. Buckaroo Weekend, July 2628. Wild Women at the Ranch, Aug. 4-6. lutherhaven.com (866-729-8372) LEADER OF THE DAY EXPERIENCES | North Idaho and Western Montana | Five-day service learning projects develop teamwork, leadership and environmental awareness. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 15-19. $150-200. Ages 12-17. soleexperiences.org (208-946-6960) CAMP WOOTEN | 2711 Tucannon Rd., Pomeroy | Play, exercise, and take part in fun daily activities at a grange camp. June 23-28. $160-$180. Ages 9-14. wagrange.org (521-1340). SURVIVOR GIRL | Camp Four Echoes,
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MAY-NOVEMBER: “Is All This Mining Really Necessary?” This geo-adventure is open for field trips and groups of 12 or more, with two options available this year. Adventure #1: Gem Hill dig for crystals and minerals. Adventure #2: Gem Hill dig plus dig for fossils, petrified wood & thundereggs!
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22177 S. Camp Four Echoes Rd., Worley, Idaho | Learn to survive in the wild by making tools to conquer the outdoors and cook your own meals. Sessions offered June 23-28. $215-$315. Grades 2-6. gsewni.org (800-827-9478) TWINLOW JR. HIGH CAMP | 22787 N. Twinlow Rd., Rathdrum, Idaho | Participate in all-camp competitions, team challenges and small group Bible studies. June 23-28. $325-$375. Grades 6-8. twinlow.org (208-352-2671) ADVENTURE CAMP | Mivoden, 17415 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Hayden Lake, Idaho | Campers experience activities ranging from skiing to arts and crafts. June 23-30. $300. Ages 8-10. mivoden.com (208-772-3484) CHALLENGE CAMP | Mivoden, 17415 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Hayden Lake, Idaho | Challenge yourself on the new and updated challenge course. June 23-30. $310. Ages 12-15. mivoden.com (208772-3484) COUNSELOR IN TRAINING 1 | Mivoden, 17415 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Hayden Lake, Idaho | If you’re interested in working at Camp Mivoden, come try it out for a week. June 23-30. $155. Ages 15+. mivoden.com (208-772-3484) SOCIAL BUTTERFLY | Camp Four Echoes, 22177 S. Camp Four Echoes Rd., Worley, Idaho | Campers can choose from sessions that involve working in teams to complete challenges to build confidence, social skills and more. June 23-20. Grades 4-12. (800-827-9478) TEEN COWBOY | Mivoden, 17415 E. Hayden Lake Rd., Hayden Lake, Idaho | Learn about horsemanship, trail riding, barn care and more. June 23-30. $310. Ages 13-16. mivoden.com (208-7723484)
Count down to a summer of fun... with CY T-North Idaho!
theater camps 4 weeks of summer groups 3 different agedifferent locations and themes 2 SHOWCASE 1Fantastic where everyone performs! Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho is partnering with Camp Fire USA and Camp Sweyolakan to bring 2, one-week theater arts camps to kids grades 1-7 and 8-12. Campers July 12-18: Will perform “Camp Pixar” for grades 1-7 with songs from Pixar films like Toy Story, Monsters Inc., A Bug’s Life, etc. Campers July 8-12: Will enjoy Teen Camp for campers grades 8-12. The camp theme and performance will be “Jukebox Love”, a look at Jukebox Broadway musicals, like Jersey Boys, Movin’Out, All Shook Up and Mama Mia. (Both camps are residential.)
Camp dates are June 24-28 or July 29-August 2. You can register online for all camps at the CYT-North Idaho website: cytnorthidaho.org. Camp prices run from $80 - $525. All CYT camps include acting, singing, dancing and specialty workshops as well as team time, competitions, rehearsals, outdoor fun and a performance on the last day. All campers will be cast in the shows and will receive a free CYT tee shirt.
At the CYT-North Idaho Campus, kids ages 5-12 can choose from 2 weeks of junior day camp “Camp Pixar.” Bitty campers (5-6 year olds) come from 9 a.m. – Noon and Juniors come from 9-3 Mon-Thu. On Friday, all campers come from 9-4 and will perform together in SHOWCASE for family and friends.
CYTNorthIdaho.org | 208.765.8600 SUMMER CAMPS 2013 INLANDER 3