PART TWO: 2017
SUMMER CAMPS
Consider these great camps that Athens and Oconee County have to offer for children of all ages during the summer! We have tried to include the important information for each camp. However, due to changes that may have occurred after press time, please call individual camps or visit their web sites for the most up-to-date details.
Alice DePass Studio of Dance
Athena Learning Community
Athens Academy
TINKERBELL’S BALLET CAMP Ages 2.5-3.5; June 5-7; 9:30-11:00am; $65 (includes snack and craft materials). Calling all tiny dancers! Tinkerbell invites all of her fairy friends to join us for this special introduction to ballet, which includes dance instruction, movement games, dress-up, story time, and fun fairy crafts! CINDERELLA’S DANCE & ACTING CAMP Ages 3-6; June 12-14; 9:30-11:00am; $65 (includes snack and craft materials). Come join us as we explore the classic fairytale of Cinderella through dance, pantomime, dressup, crafts, and storytelling! BELLE’S BALLET CAMP: New this year! 2 sessions to choose from! Ages 3-8 (divided into 2 groups according to age/experience); $65 (includes snack and craft materials). Belle invites all of her friends to come join us for ballet class, dress-up, story time, princess crafts, and lots of fun! • Session I: June 19-21; 9:30-11:00am • Session II: July 17-19 (Monday-Wednesday) from 9:30-11:00am ELSA AND ANNA’S DANCE & ACTING CAMP Ages 3-8 (divided into 2 groups according to age/experience); June 26-28; 9:30-11:00am; $65 (includes snack and craft materials). Elsa and Anna invite all of their friends to come join us for ballet, pantomime, dress-up, story time, snowy crafts, and lots of fun! RAPUNZEL’S DANCE & ACTING CAMP Ages 3-6; July 10-12; 9:30-11:00am; $65 (includes snack and craft materials). Rapunzel invites all of her princess friends to come join us for ballet, pantomime, dress-up, story time, princess crafts, and lots of fun!
• CREATIVE ARTS FOR IMAGINATIVE HEARTS An action-packed week of creative learning, invention, and play.Themes include: puppetry arts; culinary arts; musical theater; and multimedia arts and crafts. For ages 6-9. May 22 26 (Athens Eastside). $150/week. Check website for full description. Call 706-340-7461 or go to website for registration. • PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS FOR PHONES WITH SMARTS A week long photographic journey through Athens, GA using smart phone technology. Daily activities will include: lessons on photographic arts, a unique photography project, and digital arts workshops. For ages 11-15. May 29 - June 2. $150/week. Check website for full description. Call 706-340-7461 or go to website for registration. https://www.communityvoicesinaction.org/summer2017 • BACKYARD BROADWAY CREATIVE ARTS A full week of theater, writing, and creative arts that will culminate in a performance imagined, designed, and performed by the participants on an outdoor stage. For ages 10-14. June 5-9 and July 17-21(Athens Eastside). $150/week. Call 706-340-7461 or go to website for registration. • CAFÉ KIDS, JR. SUMMER READING AND WRITING ADVENTURE! A fun-filled week focused on reading and writing skills through games, arts and crafts, and exciting creative writing projects in a supportive and inclusive environment. For Ages 6-8. July 24-28 (Athens Eastside). $150/week. Call 706-340-7461 or go to website for registration.
Summer Camps & Summer Programs Athens Academy offers over 50 different athletic, arts, technology, and academic programs for rising K5-12th graders as well as a sixweek Summer Day Camp for ages 4 to rising 5th graders. Our camps are open to all students in our community.Visit athens academy.org for details, updates, and registration. New camps are added frequently!
www.depassstudioofdance.com 706-769-1177 depassfrontdesk@hotmail.com
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https://www.communityvoicesin action.org/summer2017 706-340-7461
706-549-9225 summer@athensacademy.org
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Day Camps & Mini Camps REGISTRATION takes place online at www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure If you haven’t done so already, create your free online account today! ACC residents may register starting Saturday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. Non-residents may register starting Monday, April 10 at noon. DAY CAMPS • Camp-a-looza Gymnastics Day Camps May 30-July 28, 9am-4pm, ages 6-12, Bishop Park • East Athens Summer Day Camp: “Back to the Future: Where Recreation and Education Meet” June 5-July 28, 9am-4pm, ages 6-12, East Athens Community Center • Lay Park Summer Day Camp: “Camp Fun-Tastic” June 5-July 28, 9am-4pm, ages 6-12 • Memorial Park Summer Day Camp: “Occupation Exploration” June 5-July 28, 9am-4pm, ages 6-12 • Rocksprings Park Summer Day Camp: “MACH 1: Multi-Adventure Challenge” June 5-July 28, 9am-4pm, ages 6-12 • Sandy Creek Day Camp