2013 DAY CAMP GUIDE Bullington Center
» July 8-12 » bullingtoncenter.org; jmurphy@ncsu.edu; 698-6104 » Rising grades 4-6. In Nature Explorers Camp, explore the plants and wildlife found in WNC fields, forests, gardens and streams through science investigation, crafts, storytelling and journaling. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. At Bullington Center, 33 Upper Red Oak Trail in Hendersonville. $120.
British Soccer Camp
British coaching staff teaches skills and team tactics. Free ball and jersey if you register 45 days before camp. Visit challengersports.com for details and to register for all camps. » Henderson County Soccer Association, June 10-14 and July 29-Aug. 2: Ages 3-14. Camps range from one hour for ages 3-4 up to full day for ages 9-14. At Jackson Park. $77-$177. » Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation, June 10-14: Ages 3-16. Hourlong camp for ages 3-4 (8:30-9:30 a.m., $85), 90 minutes for ages 4-5 (9:30-11 a.m., $109), up to half day (8:30-11:30 a.m., $135) for ages 6-16. At Enka Middle School, 390 Asbury Road, Candler. » Asheville Racquet Club, June 24-28: Ages 3-16. Camps range from one our for ages 3-4 to all day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) for ages 8-16. $105-$204. » Buncombe County Parks and Recreation, July 8-12: Ages 3-16. Hourlong camp for ages 3-4 (8:30-9:30 a.m., $85), 90 minutes for ages 4-5 (9:30-11 a.m., $109), up to half day (8:30-11:30 a.m., $135) for ages 6-16. At Karpen Soccer Fields, 207 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville. » Waynesville Parks and Recreation, July 22-26: Ages 3-16. Hourlong camp for ages 3-4 up to full day (9 am.-4 p.m.) for ages 8-16. $80-175. Rec Center Soccer Fields, 550 Vance St., Waynesville.
Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation
» Lake Julian Park day camp, Aug. 5-9 » buncombecounty.org; Greg Mace, 250-4269 or greg.mace@buncombecounty.org » Rising grades 1-8. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care until 6 p.m. Limited to 25 campers. Registration runs July 1-26. Activities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, outdoor survival, crime scene investigation with the Buncombe County Sheriffs Department, a carnival day and more.
Camp Cedar Cliff
» June 17-July 26 » » campcedarcliff.org; 450-3331; camp@campcedarcliff.org » Rising grades K-6. Fun and adventure geared to help children succeed and grow, and to point them to God. Activities include archery, BBs, zip line, Bible studies, swimming, crafts, and more. Full-day sessions (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.). At the Billy Graham Training Center in East Asheville. $215.
Camp Pisgah
ing the natural world and building a community that values each child. Activities include homesteading, nature, singing, hikes, crafts and waterfront activities (zip line, gully washer, canoes, swimming). 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $325 with sibling discounts. Transportation available from Oakley Plaza on Fairview Road.
Camp Tekoa
» June 10-Aug. 9 » camptekoa.org; 692-6516 » Ages 5-8 (elementary) and 9-11 (adventure). Nature hikes, scavenger hunts, devotions, challenge course, swimming, paddle boating, hayrides, arts and crafts, games, songs, zip line, more. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. $185 elementary day camp, $195 adventure day camp. » Special needs day camp: Ages 8-12 with developmental disabilities. Campers have full participation in activities alongside other campers. Nature hikes, devotions, challenge course, zip line, boating, arts, crafts, hayrides, swimming, field games and water games. $210. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Carolina Pediatric Therapy
» Day camp, June 10-July 12 » camplikeagirl.org » Girls, grades 1-6. Sessions at Girl Scout Camp near Brevard include daily swimming, arts and crafts, sports, boating and a Thursday night sleepover. A great program for girls who are new to camp. Transportation available for additional cost from Asheville. $180, includes lunch, snack.
» carolinapeds.com; 670-8056 » School-aged children. For children who have diffic» ulty with handwriting as well as preschoolers who are just learning handwriting skills. Using techniques from the Handwriting Without Tears and the First Strokes programs, taught by occupational therapists, this innovative approach will focus on the development of fine motor skills required for improved pencil grasp, coloring, cutting and writing.
Camp Rockmont
Carolina Day School
» Coed day camp, June 10-Aug. 9 » Rockmont.com/day-camp; 686-3885; info@rockmont.com » Rising grades 1-5. Coed Christian day camp incorporates many aspects of the camp’s overall mission of growth: discovering new skills, explor-
W N C PA R E N T. C O M
» June 17-Aug. 9 » cdschool.org; Libby Roland, lroland@cdschool.org; 274-0758, ext. 305 » Rising pre-K to 5th grade for Summer Quest; rising
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