Summer Camp Brochure 2023

Join us for fun, friends, and play!

Register Online at www.crpr.org/camps Registration Opens at 8 AM on Feb. 1st You'll find the most up-to-date Summer Camp information in this Summer Camp Guide! The hyperlinks are live and they will take you from this document to our registration site and to the camp's description. We have also posted this information on our website on the Summer Camp webpage. We hope to see your child at Summer Camp as we explore the outdoors through games and activities!

Contact the Administrative Office at (814) 231-3071 or email crpr@crcog.net for the camps below: Kidz Kamp Theater Camp Soccer Shots Camp Colossal Creation Circuit Camp Code Wiz Camp Broadway Camps Tennis Camps

Contact Millbrook Marsh Staff at (814) 235-7819 or email mmnc@crcog.net for the camps below: Wonderful Wetlands Camp Knee High Naturalist Camp Kayak Camp Nature Wanderers Camp Camp Bill Art & Acting with Puppets

BEST SUMMER EVER! Kidz Kamp New for 2023! Kidz Kamp! We are thrilled to be back in the schools and offering a full-day Day Camp option again! We have lots of fun planned for this summer featuring activities based on weekly themes, including arts & crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, field trips or special events. Time for lunch is also built in. Try one week or try them all!

All health and safety protocols will be enforced based on the guidelines from the CDC, the PA Dept. of Health, and the American Camp Association.

TIMES: AGES:

Regular Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Extended Hours: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Rising 1st-5th Graders

LOCATION: State College Area School District Park Forest Middle School Commons Week 1: June 12-16 Theme: Holidays Week Field Trip: Field Day at Fogleman Fields & Cookout Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 5: July 10-14 Field Trip: Happy Valley Mini Golf & Ice Cream Theme: Animals Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 2: June 19-23 Field Trip: Tour Pegula & Ice Skating Theme: Silly Science Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 6: July 17-21 Field Trip: Orchard Park & Welch Pool Theme: Mystery Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 3: June 26-30 Field Trip: Movie at the State Theatre Theme: Super Hero Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 7: July 24-28 Field Trip: Bowling Theme: Through the Ages Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Week 4: July 3-7 (No Camp July 4, 2023) Theme: Space Race Week Field Trip: Get Air Regular Hours: $178R/$267NR Extended Hours: $208R/$297NR

Week 8: July 31-August 4 Field Trip: Black Moshannon State Park Theme: Beach Week Regular Hours: $198R/$297NR Extended Hours: $228R/$327NR

Please note: Field trips are subject to change depending availability, the facility, and programming needs.

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SCCT Theatre Academy Camp Centre Region Parks and Recreation is thrilled to partner with the State College Community Theatre program to offer the SCCT Academy for the summer of 2023! At the State College Community Theatre Academy, we teach Life Skills through Stage Skills. Our goal is to teach valuable theatre skills, including acting, building character, improvisation, musical theatre, and backstage production work. We focus on building foundations and fundamentals of theatre for our younger students and enhancing skills for our older students. Our students will leave with a stronger knowledge of the craft of theatre and will learn life lessons in creativity, teamwork, focus, and communication. The skills learned throughout the Academy will be combined into an end-of-camp performance for family and friends to enjoy!

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or this will be your first time ever on stage, there’s a place for you at the Academy!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-week camp program! Instructor: Kerry Clancy, State College Community Theatre Staff.

SESSION

DATE

TIME

AGES

LOCATION

FEES

Morning

July 24August 4

8:30 AM-12 PM (Half Day)

Rising 1st-3rd Graders

Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (Lower)

$200R / $300NR

Afternoon

July 24August 4

1-4:30 PM (Half Day)

Rising 1st-3rd Graders

Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (Lower)

$200R / $300NR

Full Day

July 24August 4

1st-3rd 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Rising Graders

Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (Lower)

$320R / $480NR

Full Day

July 24August 4

4th-8th 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Rising Graders

Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (Lower)

$320R / $480NR

Full Day

July 24August 4

9th-12th 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Rising Graders

Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (Lower)

$320R / $480NR

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Soccer Shots Camp Centre Region Parks and Recreation and Soccer Shots are excited to partner and provide children with an opportunity to develop their soccer skills, their character, and their creativity. Centered around a weekly theme, children are provided with fun activities that include soccer games as well as a variety of other ageappropriate learning such as crafts, team-building exercises, snack time, or even reading. Children will be encouraged to participate in daily themes, and each camp will conclude with a celebration of the children’s hard work.

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Colossal Creation Circuit Camp This LEGO® building camp will take campers on a colossal adventure each day as we encounter different characters and models. Mario & Co. will be there along with both Jungle and Jurassic creatures, Battles in Space, and our favorite amusement park rides! We'll have your creativity flowing as we tackle technical building, amazing architecture with bricks, mosaics, and art projects. And, as always, there will be time for free play so kids can create whatever they wish. So, get on this circuit & get ready for some colossal fun!

July 17 - 21 9 AM-12 PM Ages 6-12 yrs. $150 Residents; $225 Non-Residents Park Forest Middle School

Code Wiz Camps Put on your thinking caps for another summer of live online CodeWiz Coding Camps! Our Agency is excited to partner again with Code Wiz to offer a wide array of summer STEM camps. The camps are divided into age and ability groups this year:

Modding with Minecraft Explore, create or survive! Mine deep into the Minecraft world and create the future! In this creative class, challenge the odds, craft your own kinds of weapons and build dream worlds using code. Do this while also learning fundamental programming concepts, level design, and problem-solving skills. You will make use of Ready-made coding blocks to create mini versions of Minecraft games.

Your child will learn- How to develop skills in problem-solving and finding the best solutions to a targeted goal. They will have an understanding of programming within the context of Minecraft Modding and will learn game design all within the comfort of Minecraft.

June 26 - 29 (Monday - Thursday) 1-3:30 PM Ages 7-12 yrs. $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Live online through Zoom

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Make Your Own Games & Animations Dive into the world of code by coding your own space shooter games, trivia games, music bands, beautiful computer-generated art, and math simulations, or tell a story! Coding can be for kids of all ages! Even beginners who have no prior coding experience before are able to jump in and learn too! Kids learn to code using visual code blocks that represent real programming concepts that scale from easy to advanced. They learn about sequencing, loops, infinite loops, conditionals, events, and more. With our Drag and Drop Platform, kids learn to code by creating their own games! Kids will get to see all these skills in action when they learn to program and fly their own drones! By the end of the camp week, each camper will obtain an understanding of programming, learn to debug code, and express their design and implementation while ultimately having many projects to show.

June 26 - 29 (Monday - Thursday) 1-3:30 PM Ages 7-12 yrs. $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Live online through Zoom

Build Epic Worlds Together in Minecraft In our Minecraft World Builder course, you will learn how to run a city, manage money, and protect the environment, all within the 3D world of Minecraft! This course is not coding-based but a platform for you to learn more about real-world economics, city planning, and life management! In Minecraft World Builder, you will be a part of a committee and learn to manage money by building your ever-growing city with your peers! At the end of the camp week, each camper will have an understanding of money management and the costs associated with building towns. How selling items from a shop affect the economy. They will learn how to present presentations through virtual meetings while defending their position on certain topics. They will make connections to the real world through Minecraft!

July 31-Aug. 4 (Monday - Thursday) 1-3:30 PM Ages 7-12 yrs $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Live online through Zoom

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Design Your Own Roblox Game Anyone can build a game in Roblox! Roblox studio has all the tools to make your wildest gaming imaginations a reality. You tell us what game you want to make and we'll teach you the fundamentals and coach you through bringing that game to life! Whether you're new to coding or have some experience, you will be challenged and have fun while bringing your game to life. Through drag-and-drop techniques or pure scripting, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer coding. At the end of your camp, your child will have a completed Roblox project(s) which they will be able to play online and be able to show off to their friends. Your child will learn problem-solving skills, manage a game from the ground up, will learn how to work with different coding concepts such as variables, and objects, and writing proper syntax all while managing their very own game!

July 31-Aug. 4 (Monday-Thursday) 1-3:30 PM Ages 7-12 yrs $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Live online through Zoom

Broadway Camps Celebrate the joy of Broadway with us in Happy Valley! CRPR is excited to partner again with Recreational Arts, Inc for awesome musical theatre camps.

Songs of "Encanto" and Moana" This camp is designed for kids who love to perform, and for kids who would like to try it out! Acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities. On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of songs from Disney's animated movie "Encanto" in a choral medley designed especially for younger voices (by Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Roger Emerson), and "Moana" (by Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Mac Huff). This enriching and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences! Join us and discover why so many parents credit CRPR & Recreational Arts for instilling a love for Musical Theater in their children.

July 10-14 9 AM-3 PM Ages 6-9 yrs. $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium

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Songs of "Hamilton" Acting, singing, and dance lessons will be enhanced by fun theatre games and activities. On the last day of camp, parents and friends will be astonished by a performance of an age-appropriate medley (by Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Lisa DeSpain) from the show that has been called "the most important musical of our time”. This enriching and dynamic program will be a thrilling addition to your child’s summer experiences!

July 10-14 9 AM-3 PM Ages 10-13 yrs. $250 Residents; $375 Non-Residents Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium

Tennis Camp In this four-day tennis camp, players will participate in age appropriate drills and games to develop their tennis skills. These activities will help players improve their forehand, backhand, and volleys, as well as footwork and overall tennis performance.

Additionally, players will have the opportunity to play singles/doubles against opponents to strengthen match play. The camp is geared towards advanced beginner players. Rain makeup will be Friday if needed. If a child has a racquet, they should bring it with them; if not, racquets will be provided.

July 31 - August 3 (Monday-Thursday) 9:30-11 AM Ages 9-11 yrs. $84 Resident; $126 Non-Resident August 7-August 10 (Monday - Thursday) 9:30 - 11 AM Ages 12-14 $84 Resident; $126 Non-Resident

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Wonderful Wetlands Camp This action-packed, exciting camp, hosted by Millbrook Marsh, offers nature exploration and hands-on learning mixed with fun games, creative crafts, and recreational activities all while learning about wetlands and the natural world. Please dress for the weather. *Program drop-off location may move to Spring Creek Park due to facility construction at the Nature Center. Participants will be notified of the change by staff as soon as possible once a construction timeline has been defined* CAMP WEEK 1: July 31-August 4 CAMP WEEK 2: August 7-11 CAMP WEEK 3: August 14-18 REGULAR HOURS: 9-3 PM *EXTENDED HOURS: 8:30 AM-4 PM (additional fee; $25, per week) *Please use the add-on feature during registration for Extended Hours.

AGES: 5-11 yrs GRADES: Rising 1st-5th graders FEES: $198 Residents; $297 Non-Residents LOCATION: Spring Creek Park, Pavilion #1

Kayak Camp Great for first-time boaters or those who wish to strengthen their technique.

Camp begins by learning the equipment basics; life jackets, parts of the kayak, and paddle. Campers develop and practice the various kinds of paddle strokes and fundamentals of safe boat handling on local lakes. After building their skills, campers will conclude the week with a river trip on Bald Eagle Creek.

July 17 - 21 9 AM - 4 PM Ages 12-17 yrs. $425 Residents; $637 Non-Residents Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

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Knee-High Naturalist Camp For the young adventurer who is excited about getting hands-on with nature! Come to Millbrook Marsh to discover wonders of the outdoors through leader-led activities, games, songs, and unstructured nature play. Children will explore the marsh and learn about some of the animals and plants that inhabit the wetland ecosystem. Please dress for the weather and plan to get messy! Ages 3-5yrs; must be pottytrained. Each week of camp is different so register for one week, a few weeks, or all!

Morning Sessions: Week 1: June 19-23 Week 2: June 26-30 Week 3: July 10-14 Week 4: July 24-28 TIME: 9 AM-12 PM AGES: 3-5 yrs; must be potty-trained GRADES: Pre-K FEES: $175 Residents; $262 Non-Residents LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Afternoon Sessions: Week 1: June 19-23 Week 2: June 26-30 Week 3: July 10-14 Week 4: July 24-28

TIME: 1:30-4:30 PM AGES: 3-5 yrs; must be potty-trained GRADES: Pre-K FEES: $175 Residents; $262 Non-Residents LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

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Nature Wanderers Camp For curious kids who wish to explore unique habitats within the Centre Region. During this educational camp, explorers will learn about birds, native plants, and waterways at various recreation areas. Hikers will also participate in nature mindfulness sessions and nature journaling time each day! Great mini adventures at places you can explore with a daypack. Children should be prepared to hike on the first day and to spend each afternoon exploring different environments with an open mind and heart. Please dress for the weather. Families are asked to drop off and pick up their child(ren) at different trailhead locations each day.

Please bring a snack, water, and appropriate hiking shoes.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 10 - 14 Years $195 Residents; $292 Non-Residents Millbrook Marsh Nature Center; held at various local recreation areas Week 1: June 12 - 16 Week 2: June 19 - 23 Week 3: June 26 - 30 Week 4: July 3 - 7 Week 5: July 10 - 14

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Camp Bill Bring the works of William Shakespeare to life through voice, movement, puppetry, acting games and more. Join us as we perform sonnets, stage combat, and even... Star Wars!? Collaborate on a performance to share with families at the end of the week.

Please pack a lunch and a water bottle. Wear or bring sunblock or bug repellent if desired and dress for the weather as the barn is not temperature controlled.

July 24 - 28 1 - 4 PM Ages 9 - 14 years $175 Residents; $262 Non-Residents Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Art & Acting with Puppets Join us to design and build a variety of puppets and learn professional puppeteering tricks of the trade.

We'll also play acting games, write scenes, and collaborate on a performance to share with families at the end of the week.

Please pack a lunch and a water bottle. Wear or bring sunblock or bug repellent if desired and dress for the weather as the barn is not temperature controlled.

July 24 - 28 9 AM - 12 PM Ages 5 - 8 years $175 Residents; $262 Non-Residents Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

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Our EXPERT Recreation Program Planners are hard at work creating even MORE camps for the community this year! We will update this guide periodically and post announcements on the website and social media, once something new has been added!

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