School's Out, Now What? Summer Guide for the Chippewa Valley

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Parent’s guide to summer camp, day activities, classes, and events from sun up to sun down!

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shrine circus 71st annual

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Dunn county rec park in menomonie - June 14 shows at 2pm & 7pm on all days ticket prices: adult $16 child $14 (12 &

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WILD

Girl Scout Camp 2018

Resident Camp Camp Birch Trails Irma, WI

Short-Stay Camp Camp Nawakwa Cornell, WI

Warrens Cranberry Festival September 28-30, 2018 Opens 7 am all 3 days

Cranfest marsh tours & video 850 arts & crafts booths | 80 food booths 350 antiques & flea market booths Gigantic parade sunday

608-378-4200

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Sat., September 15 9am-1pm

Kamp KiWA is a half day asthma camp for Elementary school age kids newly diagnosed or struggling with asthma or allergies.

Registration at 8:30am Healing Choices Oasis 2711 Pleasant Street, Suite 1E - Eau Claire

$99 per child with parent

To register contact Carol Rudd at 715-852-0303 or healing.oasis52@gmail.com.

Or register online: http://bit.ly/2Bp8g4v

GAMES, REPAIR, TOYS, & MORE

Stop in this summer to try out any of our console games for free!

YOUR ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR GAMING NEEDS

CUSTOM PARTS • REPAIR SERVICE • NEW & USED GAMES AND CONSOLES

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Bilingual Beginnings:

Chippewa Valley

Summer Language Immersion Camps The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, in collaboration with the Eau Claire Area School District and the Children’s Nature Academy, is offering two-week language immersion camps in Chinese, French, and Spanish for students going in to grades K-5 through 4 this coming fall.

Enroll online! uwec.edu/Children/programs/summercamp.htm Online registration begins March 1.

Registration deadline: June 1 - Sessions 1 & 2 • July 1 - Sessions 3 & 4

Contact: Children’s Nature Academy/uwec

715-836-2178 children@uwec.edu

Theatre Guild

Summer Classes for Kids 4-18

Classes: June 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29 at The Grand Theatre. Acting, Dance, Music, Crafts, Tech, Improv, and Costuming...

Shakespeare Workshop 9am- 4pm: July 23-27 and July 30-August 3 The Grand Theatre

This fun workshop for entering freshmen to seniors is designed for both actors and kids interested in working behind the scenes.

Students in the Eau Claire School District will be able to take classes and workshops for free. To register, call 832-7529 or go to cvtg.org or stop by the Theatre Guild for the 2018 brochure.

9th Annual

Fairytale Ball once upon a time

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

4 & 7pm, July 15 6:00pm-8:30pm 7:30pm, June 28-30 1:30pm, July 1 10am & 1pm, July 16, 17 Friday, May 11 The State Theatre The Grand Theatre The Florian Gardens

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Camp for Kids with Asthma

By Carol Rudd

I was one—a kid with asthma. I know what it feels like to be short of breath! I was a sick, asthmatic kid that wasn’t able to exercise much. I missed out on a lot of fun activities with family and friends because my asthma would flare up when I got excited. So, vacations, holidays, stress at school, or even catching a cold could lay me low for weeks. I always wondered, “Why me?” “What did I do to deserve this?” I felt something was wrong with me, that I was weak and everyone was better than me. My parents tried to help and overprotected me most of the time, saying, “You shouldn’t go outside, Carol, it’s too cold.” I missed out on a lot of living. As a child, I felt that my asthma controlled me. In my teenage years, I finally started taking control of my asthma.

I paid more attention to my breathing, and with avoidance of my triggers, life got a little easier.

I wish someone had told me when I was young that I would live through this. At twenty-five I realized I wasn’t going to die from my asthma and decided I better figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I learned more about my lungs, became a respiratory therapist, and worked with both kids and adults for the last forty-one years. While I never outgrew my asthma, I did learn to live and even thrive with my limitations.

My dream is to help kids (and parents) with asthma learn to live and cope better with the symptoms of asthma and grow to be strong, independent adults. Kamp KiWA (Kids With

Asthma) is a half-day camp for elementaryage children (about eight to eleven years old), who are newly diagnosed with asthma or are struggling with symptoms.

The program will include tips I have personally learned over the years plus the National Asthma Guidelines and current medication, nutrition, and coping strategies.

Additionally, alternative healing practices such as qigong and meditation will be included in this interactive, hands-on learning event. I look forward to helping every child breathe better.

There is limited space, so call Carol soon at 715-852-0303 to reserve your spot.

Kamp KiWA: September 15, 2018 $99 per child (parent is encouraged to attend) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (registration at 8:30 am) Healing Choices Oasis, 2711 Pleasant St. Eau Claire, WI As a licensed massage therapist focused on energy healing, and a registered respiratory therapist, Carol combines the best of Eastern and Western medicine. She opened her massage practice in 2001 offering AMMA Therapy (based in traditional Chinese medicine). Since then she has offered tai chi, qigong, and meditation. Her new adventures include FIT2Breathe! and Kamp KiWA. After forty-one years in the healthcare industry serving those struggling to breathe, she is passionate about offering programs that help children or adults in our community with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma.

Northwest Wisconsin Champions

NFL FLAG F O OTB A L L

2018 Summer Instructional & Competitive

NFL Flag Instructional: U5-U6 & U7-U8 Mondays 5:30 - 7:00pm SAQ Training Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm NFL Flag Competitive: U9-U10, U11-U12, U13-U14 Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 - 7:00pm (Travel/Competitions TBD)

Register online: nwwchampions.org

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IT’S TIME TO for ENROLL FOR 2018-2019 CLASSES! It’s time to enroll 2017-2018 classes!

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early learning program to allisfour-year-olds in the Eau Claire Area School What Is It? Eau Claire offered 4 Tomorrow The EC4T program is free* to ECASD residents. * There is no charge for EC4T, anDistrict. early learning program offered to all however fees may apply for families participating in extended services beyond the EC4T program day. four-year-olds in the Eau Claire Area School District. The EC4T program is How Do I Register? If by September 1, 2018, your child will be 4 years old, free* to ECASD residents. an EC4T application must be completed. Applications are available at www.ecasd.us, click * There is no charge for EC4T, however fees may apply forSchools, families participating in extended servicesOptions, beyond Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow, Online Application.

Early Learning, Program the EC4T program day.

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If by September Days 1, 2017, yourBy child will be 4 years old, an

Redeemer Early Learning Programs 715-835-9207

Childcare Center Early are Learning Center EC4T application must be completed. Applications available at www.ecasd.us,Learning click 715-835-1234 715-832-8099 Schools,715-830-9432 Early Learning, Program Options, Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow, Online Application.

Beautiful Minds

Eau Claire Area School

The Learning Tree

RedeemerChild Early Care Center The Learning Tree Days Gone By Babes InChild ToylandCare District-Head Start Learning Programs Child Care Center Early Learning Childcare Center 715-834-4360 715-852-3630 715-834-5439 715-835-9207 715-834-5439 715-835-1234 715-830-9432 Regis Child Little Child Bloomers Eau Claire Area School Beautiful Minds Preschool Chapel Heights Genesis Little Development Center Child Care Center District-Head Start Development Child Care 715-832-2333 Center Bloomers 715-830-2274 715-839-1050 715-852-3630 715-834-4360 715-830-2275 715-839-1050 House UW-Eau Claire Children’s Little Minds Matter, Inc. Genesis Child Chapel Children’s Heights Preschool Nature Academy 715-598-1819 Development Center 715-832-2333 School, Inc. Montessori Hand in Hand: A Place for Mayo CHS Child 715-836-2178 715-830-2275 715-835-7861 All Children Development Center Mayo CHS Child Children’s House Development Center The Kiddie Patch Montessori School, Inc. Western Dairyland Truax Head 715-833-7744 715-838-3198 Color My World 715-838-3198 Early Learning Center 715-835-7861 Start & Family Literacy Head Start 715-833-9464 715-985-2391, ext.

1251 The Kiddie Patch Rachel’s Place Childcare Rachel’s Place Color My World & Preschool Inc. Early Learning Center Early Early Learning KinderCare Childcare YMCA Child Learning Center Center Learning Center & Preschool Inc. Development Center 715-833-9464 715-832-1414 x2200 715-835-2060 715-832-1414 x2200 715-832-8099 715-835-2060 715-836-8460

Regis Child Development Center 715-830-2274 UW-Eau Claire Children’s Nature Academy 715-836-2178 Western Dairyland Truax Head Start & Family Literacy Head Start 715-985-2391, ext. 1251 YMCA Child Development Center 715-836-8460

For information regarding EC4T, contact the Eau Claire Area School District Early Learning Office at 715-852-3608.

For information regarding EC4T, contact the Eau Claire Area School District Early Learning Office at 715-852-3608.

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A great place to keep your child active and engaged this summer!

Vacation Bible School

June 25-August 2 | Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm For kids entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall of 2018.

Send your kids for mornings packed with sports, team building games, crafts, Bible stories, singing, snacks and even a lil’ time for reading!

Send them for a week or two or the whole 6 weeks.

The Cost of Camp per child is based on an income sliding scale Annual family income Cost of camp per week Over $80,000 $25.00 a week $60,001-$80,000 $20.00 a week $40,001-$60,000 $15.00 a week $20,001-$40,000 $10.00 a week Under $20,000 $5.00 a week

For details & to register go to: loveeauclairecommunity.org or contact Jill Wendtland 715-214-5761

For children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1st through those entering 5th Grade. Five fun-filled days of games, projects, stories and more. We will discover together that God is with us even when things change, when we need help, when we feel lonely, or afraid.

COME JOIN THE ADVENTURE! June 18-22, 2O18 9 am -12 pm daily

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Bethesda Lutheran Church • 123 W. Hamilton Ave. Eau Claire, WI • 715-835-5073 • www.C3ec.org Register online: vbspro.events/p/events/bethesda

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Summer Snow we cater!

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CVBC Children’s Ministry

CVBC Student Ministry

SHIPWRECKED

VBS

July 15-19

(Sunday-Thursday)

6:00-8:00 p.m.

No cost!

Register at cvbc.net All kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School. Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration opens April 15.

Weekly summer youth group activities for students entering grades 6-12. All students are welcome from any background and our Summer plans are activity based but always include a reminder or lesson on Jesus Christ. We love meeting new friends and our group helps everyone feel welcome.

The youth group meets on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm starting June 6 and ending August 15 (not meeting July 4).

Please check cvbc.net for specific details.

Summer schedule will include the following activities: Paint Wars | Slip and Slide Kickball Lake Wissota Boating Night | Wacky Olympics Capture the Flag in O’Neil Creek Cookout and Lawn Games | Scavenger Hunt Justice Run - July 25 | Movie Night | Prayer Walk

Chippewa Valley Bible Church 531 E. South Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

715.723.2872 | cvbc.net

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S P I R I T, G O O D S H E P H E R D & H O P E L U T H E R A N

Vacation Bible School!

July 15 -19 12:30-5:00 p.m.

Held at Spirit Lutheran 1310 Main Street - Eau Claire

Led by Luther Park Bible Camp Counselors

LLC

BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD

LIVE MUSIC OR EVENTS EVERY WEEKEND CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR EVENT DETAILS 715-664-8775 • WWW.EATMYFISH.COM OPEN ONE FRIDAY A MONTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-6 • OR BY APPOINTMENT N1409 BULLFROG ROAD, 566TH ST, MENOMONIE

PreK - 6th grade For more information, please contact Spirit Lutheran at (715) 832-2421

BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Join the Eau Claire Y this summer at our day camp!

Registration is now open for y and community members! www.eauclaireymca.org | 715-836-8460

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The Wonders of Camp—For You and Your Child!

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rranging for your kid to go to camp for a while this summer is good for both your child and for you. While we tend to think of sending the kids off to camp as a good and growth-inspiring span of days for them, it is also good for the parents!

As featured in Time magazine, “psychologist Michael Thompson wrote an entire book about the importance of a little child-parent separation. Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow urges helicopter parents to land their hovercraft and set their kids free for the summer.” He says, “If you are a parent who is constantly supervising and monitoring, when you send your child to camp, it throws you up against your own philosophy and habits of constant supervision and control. When you send your child to camp, you have to give that up.”

Brian Moore, Camp Director, Eau Claire YMCA, agrees: “Kids that come to camp nervous about being away from home are often comfortable within the first day. I tell a lot of parents that I think it might be harder for them than it is for the kids!”

Besides being fun, camp is good for kids, Thompson says. “The number one issue for children is ownership. The thing I heard the most in interviewing hundreds of children is you can really be yourself at camp. When you are in your parent’s presence,

there is always shared ownership of your life. When you’re playing soccer, you have the experience of playing soccer and thinking about what your parents think of your playing.

The thing kids say they like least about playing sports is driving home with their parents and debriefing the game. When you go to camp, your parents aren’t there and you own everything that happens to you.”1 Moore notes, “Camp is a safe environment for kids to step out of their comfort zone. It’s incredible to see the growth a child can experience in just a week away from home.”

Writer Barbara Greenburg lists more reasons why camp is great for kids: •

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Kids learn to be independent.

They can reinvent themselves.

They can make deep connections with new people.

They can learn new skills.

They have fun away from electronic devices.

They can learn responsibility.2

Sources: 1. http://healthland.time.com/2012/08/03/summer-campgreat-for-kids-maybe-even-better-for-parents/.

2. https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/ articles/2017-04-07/8-reasons-to-consider-sending-yourkids-to-sleepaway-camp.

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Kamp Kenwood Chippewa Falls, WI

Chippewa Valley Just Between Friends Spring Kids’ and Maternity Sale

Chippewa Falls • May 18-20 Northern WI State Fairgrounds • 225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls, WI

Fri 10a-8p • Sat 10a-9p • Sun 9a-3p | *Sat 6p-9p & Sun all day is the Half-Price Sale!

Our overnight youth camps promise a summer experience full of memories to last a lifetime! Camp programs focus on cooperation, leadership, and sustainability.

Affordable rates • Open to ages 7-18 For session details and online registration, visit www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com 715.723.5561 • camp@wisconsinfarmersunion.com www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com

Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Discover accepted | Exclusive Special Guest Presales! Details online

Consignors Earn 70-75% Consignors Earn 70% | Helpful Tips & Videos online on how to Consign with JBF Volunteers shop Early | 12 Hour Volunteers Earn 75% & Shop First!

EN AVANT SCHOOL OF DANCE  Competitive & Recreational Programs  Experienced and Educated Staff

2018 SUMMER CAMPS

 5 week Summer Session starting July 9th  Classes offered: Mommy and Me Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement Ballet and Tap | Pointe Jazz and Hip Hop Modern and Lyrical

Award winning Competition teams

enavantdance.com

Sharing the joy of dance in Eau Claire for 37 years

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

 Ages 18 Months and Up

Camps with a focus on wildlife, nature, challenge and outdoor skills on the east side of Grindstone Lake near Sandstone, MN

Visit the Calendar of Events on our website for details and registration audubon-center.org  888-404-7743

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EAU CLAIRE’S PREMIER ICE CREAM DESTINATION! Proudly Serving Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream “We are humbled and truly grateful for our fantastic team members, friends, family and the Chippewa Valley for supporting us and making our first year a success. We look forward to serving you for years to come.”

Blayne and Kayla Midthun VINTAGE ICE CREAM PARLOR: A STEP BACK IN TIME We are an old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving 24 flavors of ice cream, hand dipped cones, malts, pies and coffee, featuring ice cream from Wisconsin’s own Chocolate Shoppe & pies from Sue’s Deluxe Bakery. Contact us to cater your next wedding or event!

VOTED #1 BEST NEW BUSINESS AND #1 BEST PLACE FOR DESSERT! 503 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • 715.895.8186

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www.RamonesIceCream.com

Vacation Bible School August 6-9, 2018

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 601 Fall Street • Eau Claire, WI

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ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY

altoonapubliclibrary.org “Libraries Rock” 2018 Summer Reading Program

June 11 - July 28 Open to all children 11 years and younger.

Sign up for the summer reading program June 4 - 9 at the library. The library’s seven-week program will run from June 11 - July 28. Join in on weekly story time sessions, LEGO club, family evening entertainment, children’s movies, and more. Special weekly programs for children ages 9 - 11 include weekly crafts/programs and a book club. The library welcomes children of all abilities and all programs are FREE of charge. For more information on the Children’s Summer Reading Program, the Teen Reading Program (ages 12 -17), or the Adult Reading Program, please contact the library at 715-839-5029 or visit www. altoonapubliclibrary.org.

AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS audubon-center.org

Rocks, Ropes & Rafts

June 24-29 Entering Grades 6-8 Are you ready for a full week of adventure and adrenaline? Experience all the thrills of white water rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes and more at our beautiful, 640-acre campus. For extra thrills, we will take field trips to parks and rivers near Sandstone as well as to great outdoor destinations in the North Woods. This overnight summer camp is guaranteed to appeal to the adventurer in you!

Ways of Wildlife

July 8-13 Entering Grades 4-6 Spend the week learning about caring for captive animals and exploring the lives of animals in the wild. You will have the chance to get up close and personal with the animals at the Audubon Center as well as take a number of wildlife- focused field trips. In addition to our time with animals at this overnight summer camp, we’ll also traverse the high ropes course and have time to cool off in Grindstone Lake!

Outdoor Explorations

July 22-27 Entering Grades 5-7 Unleash the explorer in you! Spend a summer week roaming our forests and learn how to build fires, shoot a bow, and make a survival shelter; then find your way home using only a compass. Challenge yourself on our rock wall and high ropes course, and then relax by swimming, fishing and canoeing on beautiful Grindstone Lake. This overnight summer camp will be a week of new adventures and excitement in the great outdoors!

BEAVER CREEK

beavercreekreserve.org B is for Birding

Tuesday, June 12, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Ages 7-9 years Members $20; Nonmembers $30

Celebrate the Chippewa River at Family Day in Downtown

June 30th - Pheonix Park

R is for Reptiles

Monday, July 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ages 5 - 6 years Members $20; Nonmembers $30

The Nature of Photography

Monday, July 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12 years Members $25; Nonmembers $35

Budding Butterflies

Thursday, August 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 5 -7 years (must be 5 by the first day of camp) Members $20; Nonmembers $30

Butterfly Fest

Sunday, August 5th

BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH C3ec.org

Vacation Bible School

July 18-22 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 4 years through 5th grade Held at Bethesda Lutheran: 123 W. Hamilton Ave. - Eau Claire. Five funfilled days of games, projects, stories and more.

BILINGUAL BEGINNINGS: SUMMER LANGUAGE IMMERSION CAMPS tinyurl.com/ bilingualbeginnings

Session 1

June 18th-June 29th 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

-Spanish 5-year-old Kindergarten: Nature and the Five Senses -French 1/2: Going to a Farmer’s Market 12:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

-Spanish 1/2: Going to a Farmer’s Market

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Session 2

Session 4

to our new Scout Zone area! The Scout Zone will feature family friendly activities that are fun for all ages! All activities are Scouting inspired and will showcase all the fun Scouting has to offer from bounce houses to pine wood derby car races!

12:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

-Spanish 3/4: Solving a Mystery: Family Theme

12:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

-Spanish 1/2: Visiting a farm

Career Exploring: Sports Career Exploring with Eau Claire Express Baseball

July 9th-July 20th 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

-Spanish 1/2: All about Me -French 3/4: Solving a Mystery: Family Theme

Session 3

July 23rd-August 3rd 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

-Spanish 1/2: Self-portraits -Chinese 3/4: Out in Space 12:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

-Spanish 3/4: Out in Space

August 6th-August 17th 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

-Spanish 3/4: When I grow up -Chinese 3/4: Solving a Mystery: Family Theme

BOY SCOUTS bsa-cvc.org

2018 Scout Zone Display

Saturday, June 16 - 8:30am to Noon Sunday, June 17 - 8:30am to Noon Grades K-5 At the Chippewa Valley Airshow Grounds.

The Chippewa Valley Airshow is excited to welcome all families attending the event

Tuesday, July 10th, 2pm -7pm Grades 6-12 Career Exploring is a co-ed program that provides exciting and interactive activities for students looking to discover their future. Topics include: Sports Management, Camera Control, Instant Replay, Sports Writing & Directing, Commentating, and Event Accommodations.

Through the ECASD, students who participate will earn school credit. Register online: https:// scoutingevent.com/637-SummerExploring

Second Opinion 1/2 Page Ad: March 2018 7” wide x 4.2” tall

SUMMER CAMP 2018 At The Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center

Ages 5-14•Full or Partial Weeks 2 Weekly Field Trips•State Licensed

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Career Exploring: Journalism Career Exploring- WEAU 13 News

Wednesday, July 18th, 1pm- 5pm Grades 6-12 Students who join will be working with local professionals from WEAU 13 News to gain hands-on experience in the topics of: News Stories, Reporting, Weather, Social Media, and News Control Room. Through ECASD, students who participate will earn school credit. Register online: https:// scoutingevent.com/637-WEAUExplore

Outdoor Adventure Days

Friday, August 3 and Friday, August 10 The Chippewa Valley Council - Boy Scouts of America & Camp Brunswick area proud to announce the return of Outdoor Adventure Days! We will again have 2 separate “Brunswick Outdoor Adventure Days” available for Elementary Co-Ed youth in Grades K-5 for Summer 2018. For more information and to register please visit www. bsa-cvc.org/brunswickoutdooradventure

CHIPPEWA VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH cvbc.net

CVBC Children’s Ministry - VBS

July 15-19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Kindergarten through 5th Grade Free - Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive.

Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms.

CVBC Student Ministry

June 6 through August 15 Wednesday nights 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Grades 6-12 Free - Weekly summer youth group activities.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY THEATRE GUILD cvtg.org

Summer Classes for Kids 4-18

June 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29 At The Grand Theatre Free for students in the Eau Claire School District Acting, Dance, Music, Crafts, Tech, Improv, and Costuming...

Shakespeare Workshop

July 23-27 and July 30-August 3 9am- 4pm At The Grand Theatre Free for students in the Eau Claire School District This fun workshop for entering freshmen to seniors is designed for both actors and kids interested in working behind the scenes.

DOWNTOWN EAU CLAIRE, INC.

downtowneauclaire.org Family Day in Downtown

Saturday, June 30th In Phoenix Park. Live music, food, nature, games, family resources on health and wellness, performances by local artists, and more!

EAU CLAIRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTER ecsportscenter.com

Sport Tykes ABC

Mondays, June 4 - July 23 5:30-6:15

Sport Tykes Soccer

Mondays, June 4 - July 23 6:20-7:05

Sport Tykes T-Ball

Wednesdays, June 6 - August 1 5:30-6:15

Sport Tykes Sampler

Wednesdays, June 6 - August 1 6:20-7:05

EAU CLAIRE MUSIC SCHOOL

eauclairemusicschool.com The Chippewa Valley Ukulele Orchestra

June 4 to June 25 Mondays 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm $24 ($10 for ECMS students and family members) An all-ages, all-abilities ensemble that plays arrangements of music ranging from traditional Hawaiian tunes to contemporary music. Our summer session will prepare students to perform in Phoenix Park at the Family Day Downton on June 30th. All students are welcome, even those who have not participated in the orchestra in the past.

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Summer Rock Band Experience BEGINNER ENSEMBLE June 4 to June 25 Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 pm At Pedals Music

ADVANCED ENSEMBLE June 7 through June 28 Thursdays 7 to 8 pm At Pedals Music For students in 6th through 12th grade $99; $49 for students who are taking weekly private lessons at ECMS or Pedals Music during the course.

Students will learn classic songs in a supportive environment as they work toward performing at Phoenix Park as part of the Family Day Downtown.

Playing in a band rapidly improves your musicality and is a fun way to build relationships with other musicians.

Beginning Ukulele Camp

Starting June 12 Tuesday - Thursday 1 to 3 pm Beginners: 3rd graders through 6th graders $69 (additional siblings, $19) $19 for ECMS students and their families Introduction to the ukulele. Affordable, portable, and fun -- the ukulele is a great way to start the lifelong practice of music making. Students will learn how to play melodies, chords, and songs, plus they’ll about the history of the ukulele and its big impact on American culture.

Build-And-Learn Banjo Camp

Starting June 19 Tuesday through Thursday 1 to 4 pm $159 ($19 for an additional family member); $99 for current ECMS students and families.

For students in 5th grade and up Younger students may participate with an additional family member (13 or older).

Students will build their own mountainstyle banjo under the direction of

instructor Nick Poss and be introduced to a variety of playing styles. Students will also learn about the history of the banjo, listen to great performers, and explore the many ways the banjo is played. Parents or other family members are welcome to participate for an additional fee.

The Adventurers World Music Camp

Week of June 25 Monday - Friday 1 pm to 4 pm For students in 1st through 5th grade $74 (additional siblings, $24) $24 for current students of the ECMS and their families Join two of Eau Claire’s most experienced music educators, Cathy Reitz and Traci Ohlmann, on a journey of global proportions.

Students will improve their singing abilities and their appreciation for music in its many forms as they explore songs and instruments from around the world.

EN AVANT SCHOOL OF DANCE enavantdance.com

5 week summer session starting July 9 Ages 18 Months and Up Classes offered: Mommy and Me, Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet and Tap, Pointe, Jazz and Hip Hop, Modern and Lyrical

FAITH LUTHERAN CHIPPEWA FALLS faithlutherancf.org

Vacation Bible School Shipwrecked (Group Publishing)

Location is Faith Lutheran Church, 733 Woodward Ave. in Chippewa Falls Registration can be found here: http://www.myvbs.org/faithcf/ Questions/Contact is me, Valerie Brooks, DYFM (715)-723-7754 or vbrooks@faithlutherancf.org

GIRL SCOUTS gsnwgl.org

Camp Birch Trails: Horsin’ Around

June 17 – August 17: One week sessions Grades 4-6 $365-financial assistance available Discover your inner horse whisperer with three days of three-hour sessions at the stable riding and learning about horses and then return to camp for some horse-play.

Camp Birch Trails: Sneak-a-Peek

June 24-27, July 15-18 and July 29 – August 1 Grades k-2 $215-financial assistance available First time camper approved- you spend your days sampling all the fun camp can provide.

Camp Nawakwa: Plushies, Snuggies, and Buddies, Oh My!

July 8-9 and July 11-12 Grades k-3 $110-financial assistance available Want a short but sweet overnight camp adventure? Spend two days and a night with us! Bring your favorite stuffed animal on a wild camp adventure where you and your fuzzy friend will make a campfire complete with s’mores.

July 29 - August 1 5-8pm each evening (dinner provided at 5pm, VBS from 6-8pm) Free

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Camp Nawakwa: S’more Fun

July 8-10 and July 11-13 Grades 3-5 $185-financial assistance available Experience all that the woods and waters of Camp Nawakwa has to offer, hike up Mount Baldy, build a campfire to cook your dinner, and then sleep in a yurt!

Camp Nawakwa: S’more Adventure

July 8-10 and July 11-13 Grades 5-7 $185-financial assistance available, Experience all that the woods and waters of Camp Nawakwa has to offer, hike up Mount Baldy, build a campfire to cook your own dinner, and then sleep in cabins!

Camp Birch Trails: Art-o-rama

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS SALE jbfsale.com

Spring Consignment Sale

May 18-20 Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Free admission Held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. Spring kids and maternity sale.

LILY PAD LAB lilypadlab.com

July 22-27 and August 12-17 Grades 1-3 $265-financial assistance available Become inspired by the fun and beauty of camp and then get your tie dye on, paint pictures, make friendship bracelets and more with your new friends.

Science Camp

HEALING CHOICE OASIS

Cooking Camp

healingchoicesoasiswi.com Kamp KiWA

September 15; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Elementary school age kids $99 per child with parent A half day asthma camp for kids newly diagnosed or struggling with asthma or allergies.

Monday, July 30 - Thursday, August 2 9:00am – 12:00pm Grades 2-5 • $150 Held ad Eau Claire Music School. This summer maximize your curiosity! We’ll spend time inside and out and will watch things grow, move, change and even explode!

Monday, July 30 - Thursday, August 2 9:30am – 12:30pm Grades 2-5 • $200 Held at Forage. This exciting cooking camp will inspire all young chefs!

LOVE EAU CLAIRE DAY CAMP

loveeauclairecommunity.org June 25-August 2 Monday - Thursday 9am-12pm For kids entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall of 2018 - Send your kids for mornings packed with sports, team building games, crafts, Bible stories, singing, snacks and even a lil’ time for reading! Send them for a week or two or the whole 6 weeks.

NW WISCONSIN CHAMPIONS NFL FLAG FOOTBALL nwwchampions.org

2018 SUMMER INSTRUCTIONAL & COMPETITIVE NFL Flag Instructional: U5-U6 & U7-U8 Mondays 5:30 - 7:00pm

SAQ Training

Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm

NFL Flag Competitive: U9-U10, U11-U12, U13-U14 Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 - 7:00pm (Travel/Competitions TBD)

ONE FEST

one-fest.com Christian Music Event

July 28-29 Held at The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds, Chippewa Falls. Music, ministry showcases, inspiring messages, family activities, and youth entertainment.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH orlcms.net

Vacation Bible School

August 6-9 Held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church - 601 Fall Street - Eau Claire

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SHRINE CIRCUS

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WARRENS CRANBERRY FESTIVAL cranfest.com

Mahara Shrine Circus

June 12-14; 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm $16 for adults; $14 for children June 12 & 13 at Carson Park in Eau Claire, June 14 at Dunn Co. Rec Park in Menomonie.

SPIRIT, GOOD SHEPHERD & HOPE LUTHERAN spiritlutheran.org

Vacation Bible School

July 15 -19 • 12:30-5:00 p.m.

PreK - 6th grade Held at Spirit Lutheran: 1310 Main Street - Eau Claire. Led by Luther Park Bible Camp Counselors. For more information, please contact Spirit Lutheran at (715) 832-2421

THE PAINT SHACK thepaintshack.net

Kid/Family Painting Classes

June, July & August • Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 p.m., Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Check our website for exact painting themes and to register. Kids get a packaged snack and juice box. For every three classes completed, get a Cherry Berry Treat!

Warrens Cranfest

September 28-30 Opens 7 a.m. All 3 Days • Warrens, WI Cranfest Marsh tours and video, Friday and Saturday. 850 arts & crafts booths all 3 days! 350 antiques and flea market booths all 3 days! 80 food booths. Gigantic parade Sunday, at 1:00 p.m. Festival app now available.

WFU KAMP KENWOOD

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WILDERNESS PURSUIT HORSEBACK ADVENTURES

wildernesspursuit.com Mother & Daughter Overnight

May 12-13 $166.00 + tax per person For all mothers & daughters to do together! Spend your days working on riding skills, trail riding thru the forests, enjoy camp cookouts, campfires and sleep over in cozy, log-sided sleeping cabins! Leave after breakfast.

Memorial Weekend Trail Rides and Overnight

June 11-14 (Mon-Thurs) Ages 8-14 $95

May 25-28 This is a busy riding holiday. We suggest calling for reservations early, ask how you can receive a discount coupon. Pick from a 2hr ride, Picnic or Dinner Ride.

Senior Camp (SEN)

Youth Camp Weekends

Combined Jr 1/JH 1

June 18-22 (Mon-Fri) Ages 14-18 • $105

Family Camp (FAM)

July 27-28 (Fri-Sat) Aug 3-4 (Fri-Sat) All Ages • $35 per adult, $15 per child

Junior High 2 (JH 2)

July 29-Aug. 2 (Sun-Thurs) Ages 12-14 • $100

Junior Camps

August 5-8 (Sun-Wed) Junior 2 (Jr 2) August 8-11 (Wed-Sat) Junior 3 (Jr 3) August 12-15 (Sun-Wed) Junior 4 (Jr 4) August 19-22 (Sun-Wed) Junior 5 (Jr 5) Ages 8-12 $95

Acorn Day Camp (ACORN) August 16 (Thurs) 9am Ages 7 & up • $15

*Due to availability, please only register for one session.

June 23-24 & July 14-15 Campers learn about nature and horses.

Interpretive use of painted symbols plus creative work with beads and feathers is used on the horses. There is daily instruction of safe riding habits and skills. Camps consist of cabin stays with emphasis on nature and horses. Cabins are comfortable and cozy, log-sided sleeping cabins. Gentle, well trained Horses.

July 4th Holiday

July 1-4 $10 Discount for Kids! 6yr thru 17 yrs!

Great way to start the 4th of July Celebration. Take the family horseback riding.

Labor Day Holiday

August 31-September 3 Pick from a 2hr ride, Picnic or Dinner Ride.

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YMCA CAMP MANITOU

Mini Camp/Mini Canoe B July 10-14

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Session C/Brule River Canoe A

Session A/Boundary Waters Canoe

July 15-21

Teen Week Two/ Girls Porcupine Mt. Backpacking

June 17-23

Teen Week One/ Boys Porcupine Mt. Backpacking

July 22-28

Session D/Brule Canoe B

June 24-30

July 29-August 4

Session B

Wabi

July 1-7

August 5-12

Mini Canoe A July 3-7

Nature Nooks

Discovery Room

Butterfly House

Hours Mon - Sat 9 am - 4 pm Sun 12 - 4 pm

Butterfly House Opens July 5th!

Step out of yourself and into nature.

CAREER EXPLORING

Open to boys and girls entering grades 6-12.

Providing exciting activities and one on one mentorship for youth looking to discover their future.

SPORTS EXPLORING: EAU CLAIRE EXPRESS BASEBALL Tuesday, July 10th, 2:00pm-7:00pm Registration: scoutingevent.com/637-SummerExploring

JOURNALISM EXPLORING: WEAU 13 NEWS Wednesday, July 18th, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Registration: scoutingevent.com/637-SummerCareerExploring

Contact Sydney Wolfe 715-491-8611 or Sydney.wolfe@LFLmail.org

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Science Camp

VBS 2018

Shipwrecked (Group Publishing)

Monday, July 30, 2018 – Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm Grades 2-5

July 29-August 1, 5-8pm (dinner provided at 5pm, VBS from 6-8pm)

Faith Lutheran Church 733 Woodward Ave Chippewa Falls Register at myvbs.org/faithcf

For more information contact Valerie Brooks, DYFM (715) 723-7754 or vbrooks@faithlutherancf.org

Lily Pad Lab In the Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Ave, Eau Claire

Join the FUN this summer

Starting today we can get you on the trail to having an unforgettable adventure.

W7448 Chili Rd. Neillsville | (715) 743-4484 or (715) 937-5652

Monday, July 30, 2018 – Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:30am – 12:30pm Grades 2-5 Camp is held at Forage In Banbury Place 930 Galloway St, Eau Claire This exciting cooking camp will inspire all young chefs! We will spend time getting to know cooking tools, practice kitchen safety and learn about where our food comes from.

Each young chef will learn to create snacks and meals for the whole family!

Price: $200

Find more details and register for Lily Pad Lab Summer Camps at www.lilypadlab.com

www.wildernesspursuit.com

10327 County Hwy X Chippewa Falls, WI (715) 577-1488

Price: $150

Cooking Camp

Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures Offering guided trail rides on gentle, welltrained horses, with the best guides we can find through the beautiful, scenic Clark County Forest. We provide from two-hour rides to many day overnight adventures.

This summer maximize your curiosity! We’ll spend time inside and out and will watch things grow, move, change and even explode! We’ll play with science through chemical experiments, field studies, hikes, gardening, cooking, research, more! If you LOVE to explore through science, join us this summer!

Lily Pad Lab, 1620 Ohm Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701 715.529.6186, vlmoessner@gmail.com

Make a Splash This Summer!

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Birthday Parties Company Outings Private Sessions

New Smiles FOR THE

Whole Family!

No Referrals Needed Contact Us Today!

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