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Dates: Session 1: June 26-July 9 (2 weeks); Session 2: July 10-16 (1 week); Session 3: July 17-30 (2 weeks) Cost: By April 15: 1 week - $500, 2 weeks - $1,000. After April 15: 1 week $525, 2 weeks - $1500. Camp scholarships are available. Please apply by April 15. ______________________________________________
Cranbrook Summer Art Institute cschneider@cranbrook.edu; www.CranbrookSummerArt.org; 248-207-8562 Program Manager: Christopher Schneider Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 The Cranbrook Summer Art Institute offers intensive 3-week art classes to teenagers ages 13 to 18. This pre-college program features a selection of 21 different classes designed for both the student exploring a new area to the experienced student preparing for college. Instructors are highly talented artists, most of whom are attending Cranbrook Academy of Art, ranked as one of the top three graduate art schools in the nation. Unique subjects such as fashion design, video art, comics, architecture and woodworking, in addition to traditional subjects in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics and more. Classes are open for registration until they fill. Each class takes 12 to 15 students.
Programs for all girls entering grades K-12! Not a Girl Scout? Join today! Girl Scouts’ beautiful camps, located throughout the state, offer acres of woodland and oodles of fun where girls can explore, create, laugh and lead. Whether it’s a day camp, an overnight or a week-long stay, camp gives girls an opportunity to discover the power of being a girl while building courage, confidence and character. Girl Scout camp is a safe place where girls can make new friends, gain practical life skills, and develop critical thinking skills, practice team building and more! We offer a wide variety of amazing experiences including nature exploration, horseback riding, outdoor adventure, water sports, swimming, hiking, fine arts, travel and leadership. GSHOM also offers affordable custom programming and facility rental for your next family reunion, group meeting, team retreat, wedding or special event in a beautiful setting near you. To tour our facilities and meet the staff, join us at our camp open houses happening in May. GSHOM camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Michigan. Dates: June 19-August 16. Enrollment Deadline: 3 weeks prior to the camp session. Cost: Average cost is $90-150/week for day camp and $250-350/week for overnight camp. Additional rental rates and program options are available on our website. ______________________________________________
Dates: June 27-July 15; July 18-August 5; August 8-August 26 Cost: Day students: $995 flat fee for any class. 10% discount when taking more than one session. Boarding students: $3500 flat fee for room, board and tuition. Discount for multiple sessions. Scholarships are due April 22nd. ______________________________________________
GO Comedy! Improv Theater GO Youth! Summer Camp
Dancer’s Edge @ Studio “D” Summer Camps 2010
Dates: Beginning March 19, we will be offering Improv J.V. for kids in grades 6-8 and Improv for Teens 1 for kids in grades 9-12. Both classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00 p.m. at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale. The classes run for 8 weeks. The 2011 GoYouth! Summer camps will be held the week of August 1 for kids entering grades 1012; the week of August 8 for kids entering grades 4-6; and the week of August 15 for kids entering grades 7-9. Cost: $150. ______________________________________________
DextersDancersEdge@yahoo.com; www. DextersDancersEdge.com; 734-424-2626 Dancer’s Edge @ Studio “D” 3045 Broad Street, Dexter, MI Dancer’s Edge is home to “Blaize”, The University of Michigan’s Hip-Hop team and practice Facility for the University of Michigan’s Dance team! Our staff of 15 teachers, who are U of M graduates and dancers, certified in their fields of dance, want to help your child develop confidence, learn new skills and have fun in an exciting environment! Camps include Princess Camp I & II, Tumbling for Dancers I & II, Musical Theater/Triple Threat/Vocal Camp, Hip-Hop Intensive, Dancer's Edge Dance Competition/Choreography Camp, Summer Art Camp- Paper Mache and Sculpting, Modeling Grace and Manners Camp, Bully Boot Camp-What to say to the bully and more!, Baton Twirling Camp, Leadership and Teambuilding Camp, University of Michigan Cheer/Dance Camp, Dates: June 13 - August 19; Camps for ages 3-17 Cost: $125-$250 _____________________________________________
Detroit Zoo Summer Safari 2011 www.detroitzoo.org/education; 248-541-5717 ext. 3800 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 The Summer Safari Camp combines tours, songs, games and crafts into a fun opportunity to learn about wildlife, wild places, and the ways that people can help animals. Youth Camps (Ages 4-5) Our youngest campers have a variety of morning and afternoon camps to choose from. Programs are designed to introduce youngsters to the world of animals in an interactive and fun setting. Youth Camps (Ages 6-8) Be sure to check out our two new camps, Designing Zoo Habitats and Tundra Tracks for this age group. Paleontology Uncovered is back with the return of Dinosauria! Youth Camps (Ages 9-11) A new age group means new and exciting activities. Zoologist Camp is sure to be a hit for youth who want to work with animals. Teen Camps (Ages 1215) Teens will enjoy hands-on activities that focus on wildlife conservation and environmental concerns. We will collect meaningful data and make observations that scientists need! Dates: June 20-August 12 (Ages 4-15). Cost: $25-$235 depending on camp choice. ______________________________________________
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) Summer Camps www.girlscoutcamp.org; pgrubaugh@gshom.org; 800-49-SCOUT or 734-9718800 Outdoor Program Manager: Pam Grubaugh, 800-49-SCOUT ext. 7261 Locations: Camp Linden, Linden, MI; Camp Crawford, Milan, MI; Camp Wacousta, Grand Ledge, MI; Camp Merrie Woode, Plainwell, MI; Camp O’ the Hills, Brooklyn, MI; Camp Deer Trails & Camp Oak Hills, Harrison, MI
www.gocomedy.net; classes@gocomedy.net; 248-677-1772 Camp Director: PJ Jacokes, PJ@gocomedy.net 261 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220
Go Like the Wind Montessori School Summer Camp www.golikethewind.com; summer@golikethewind.com; 734-747-7422 3540 Dixboro Lane, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 With over 24 years of experience, Go Like The Wind Montessori School provides a high quality well rounded summer camp for ages 3-9. The summer program follows Montessori practices and principles while offering a combination of educational activities, arts and crafts, in house presentations and field trips. Join them this summer and experience all of this and more on their 40-acre campus! Preprimary will participate in: New themes each week; Daily educational activities; Daily arts and crafts activities available; Picnics on the lawn; Weekly cooking activities; Water play; Adventure walks on our 40-acre campus; Outdoor activities and games; Weekly in-house field trips; Daily schedule similar to school-day routine. Preprimary programs available for both half-day and full-day students Dates and Cost: June 15-August 24; Half-Day: 7:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm3:30pm; Weekly Rate: $110; Full-Day: 7:30am-6pm; Weekly Rate: $190 Elementary (ages 6 to 9) will participate in: Two off-campus field trips per week; Daily educational activities; Arts and crafts activities; Sports and games activities; Trips to local swimming pools; Picnics on the lawn; Weekly cooking activities; Adventure Walks on our 40-acre campus; Outdoor activities and games Dates and Cost: June 15-August 24 Full-Day only: 7:30am-6pm; Weekly Rate $215; Out of area field trips fees may be required. ______________________________________________
Honey Creek Summer Camp www.honeycreek.org; hcsummercamp@hc.wash.k12.mi.us; 734-994-2636 ext. 2240 Camp Director: Sue Hofbauer Honey Creek Community School (located on WISD campus) 1735 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Honey Creek Summer Camp offers enrichment programs and extended daycare for school-age children (ages 4 years 9 months-13 years). Flexible
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