Summer Camps Guide 2009

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About Roanoke County Athletics Camps Roanoke County’s athletic summer camps are a great place for any young athlete who is looking to improve their skills, make new friends and have fun! Each camp is lead by area college or high school coaches with years of experience as coaches and educators. Area varsity and college players act as counselors to ensure a camper to staff ratio of less than 7:1. In each camp, campers will be broken down by age and ability and will be instructed on the basics of the sport with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. All registered participants will receive a tee shirt, drinks, snacks and prizes throughout the week. Each camper will receive a detailed letter approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the camp with check in details as well as camp particulars. For more information on athletic summer camps, please contact the athletics division at 540.387.6078 or by email at ahayes@roanokecountyva.gov Don’t forget to take advantage of our early bird registration period which ends on April 6th!

Our Football Camps feature instruction from the area’s best high school players and coaches. (right)

Football Camp

Age: 7 - 12. Worried that you child doesn’t have the fundamental skills needed to play organized football? If so, send them to this week long to sharpen their football skills, led by area varsity football team members. Campers will be instructed on the basics of football including position responsibilities and skills, game strategy, and proper techniques. This is a non contact camp and a perfect opportunity for youth to prepare for the upcoming football season. Fee: Early Bird $54, Regular $59 Dates

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Place

Course #

Jul 20-23

9:00am – 12:00pm

Walrond Park

12929

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Wrestling Camp

Basketball Camp

Age: 7 - 12. Does your child have aspirations to play High School basketball? If so, we provide the perfect opportunity for them to spend a week with area varsity basketball teams sharpening the skills that they need to play organized basketball. Campers will be instructed on the basics of shooting, dribbling, and defending with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. This popular camp always fills up early so don’t delay with your registration!

Fee: Early Bird $54, Regular $59

Age: 7 - 12. Does your son love to wrestle with his siblings in the house when he has been told a thousand times not to? If so, we have the perfect camp for him! Our wrestling camp is for youth that are either completely new to the sport or are looking to improve their fundamentals and skills. The camp will focus on basic fundamentals and techniques that will build a solid foundation for years to come. Campers will learn about the sport and more importantly understand how import wrestling is for their development. Early Bird $54, Regular $59. Program dates and locations available April 1st. Call 387-6078 ext. 0 for more information.

Golf Camp

Age: 8 - 12. Do you want your child to learn a sport that they will be able to play for the rest of their life? If so, send them to a week long camp led by Golf Professionals from First Tee of Roanoke, where they will learn the New! proper fundamentals needed to begin playing golf. The Little Dribblers Basketball Camp first three days of the camp will focus on learning the Age: 5 - 7 A similar program to the above mentioned basic club grip, swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and basketball camp yet designed specifically for youth ages 5 life skills. The last day campers will have the opportunity to 7 with little or no previous basketball experience. Fee: to compete for special awards and prizes. Campers are Early Bird $44, Regular $49 required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of loaner club sets are availDates Time Place Course # able. Fee: Early Bird $120, Regular $125 Jun 15-18 1:00pm – 3:00pm Hidden Valley High 12924 Dates

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Place

Course #

Jun 15-18

9:00am – 12:00pm

Hidden Valley High

12921

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 8-11

5:30 – 7:30pm

First Tee of Roanoke

12933

Jun 22-Jun 25

9:00 – 11:00am

First Tee of Roanoke

12932

Jun 29-Jul 2

5:30 - 7:30pm

First Tee of Roanoke

13877

Jul 20-23

9:00 – 11:00am

First Tee of Roanoke

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Soccer Camp

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Age: 6 - 14. Let your child Spend a week with 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches and players sharpening their soccer skills for the upcoming season.

The format of the camp is based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines, which focus on the fundamentals of the games in a fun and safe atmosphere. Available in half day or full day. Fee: Early Bird Half Day $114, Regular $119; Early Bird Full Day $170, Regular $175 Half Day Camps Date

Time

Place

Course #

Jun 22-25

9:00am – 12:00pm

Bonsack Park

12946

Jun 29-Jul 2

9:00am – 12:00pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

12947

Jul 6-9

9:00am – 12:00pm

Jul 27-30

9:00am – 12:00pm

Burlington Elem Bogle Field at CSMS

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Age: 4 - 6. A budding soccer player in the family? If so, get them off on the right foot with a specially designed camp for kids ages 4 to 6. The miniature version of our popular soccer camp, this camp will help children develop the basic soccer skills (kicking, trapping, running and agility) that are needed to participate in organized soccer.

The camp is lead by 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches who format their camps based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines, which focus on the fundamentals of the games in a fun and safe environment. Fee: Early Bird $74, Regular $79

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Course #

Jun 22-25

9:00am – 4:00pm

Bonsack Park

13511

Jun 29-Jul 2

9:00am – 4:00pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

13512

Jul 6-9

9:00am – 4:00pm

Burlington Elem

13513

Jul 27-30

9:00am – 4:00pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

13514

Soccer Camp for Advanced Players

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Little Strikers Soccer Camp

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Time

Place

Jun 22-25

9:00am – 11:00am

Bonsack Park

Course #

12952

Jun 29-Jul2

9:00am – 11:00am

Bogle Field at CSMS

12953

Jul 6-9

9:00am – 11:00am

Burlington Elem

12954

Jul 27-30

9:00am – 11:00am

Bogle Field at CSMS

12955

This year Roanoke County features more soccer camps than ever before for a variety of skill levels.

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Age: 9 - 14. A dedicated soccer player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for them to immerse themselves in soccer for a week. The camp will focus on the nuances of the game with special attention paid to game strategy and advanced techniques. Each camper should have a solid understanding of the game and fundamentals. Campers are suggested to have a minimum of 3 years of soccer experience before registering. Lacrosse Camp for Boys Available in half day or full day. Ages 9-14. Fee: Early Bird Age: 7 - 12. Does your child love sports but wants to try Half Day $114, Regular $119; Early Bird Full Day $170, something new? If so, we have the perfect camp for them!

Our youth lacrosse camp is a great place for any young Regular $175 lacrosse player to improve their skills, get great exercise, make new friends and most importantly to have fun! Our Half Day Camps camps are designed to give players the opportunity to Date Time Place Course # acquire the skills necessary to compete in lacrosse on a Jun 29-Jul 2 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Bogle Field at CSMS 13497 recreational level. Every aspect of the game is covered, including rules, fundamental skills and sportsmanship.The camp is ‘’non-contact’’ lacrosse so there is no need for Full Day Camps pads. Helmets will be provided. Please bring a lacrosse Date Time Place Course # stick. Early Bird $54, Regular $59 Jun 29-Jul 2

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

12939

Cheer Camp

Age: 6 - 12. Roanoke County has joined forces with AIM USA to offer a four day cheerleading camp that will cover all aspects of cheering. Topics include jumps, tumbling, pompom routines, yelling and safety with special attention paid to proper fundaments. The camp is lead by AIM USA, an area competitive cheer organization. Early Bird Fee: $55. Regular: $59.

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Place

Course #

Jul 20-23

9:00am-12:00pm

Walrond Park

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 6-9

9:00am – 12:00pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

13490

Lacrosse Camp for Girls

Age: 7 -14. This camp is the perfect opportunity for young women to learn the fastest growing sport in Virginia. The camp is led by Katie Russo, a former AllAmerican Women’s Lacrosse Player from Virginia Tech.

The camp is designed to give players the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to compete in lacrosse on a recreational level. Every aspect of the game is covered, including rules, fundamental skills and sportsmanship.

Fee: Early Bird $54, Regular $59 Date

Time

Place

Course #

Jul 13-16

9:00am – 12:00pm

Bogle Field at CSMS

12937

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Baseball Camp

Age: 7 - 12. Did your son enjoy the recreation baseball season but wanted more playing time? If so, this camp will allow them to spend a week with area varsity baseball teams improving their baseball skills. Each camper will be instructed on the basics of hitting, fielding, pitching and base running with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. Fee: Early Bird $54, Regular $59.

Learn the basics of tennis with personalized instruction and small classes (below)

Dates

Time

Place

Course #

Jun 22-25

9:00am – 12:00pm

Starkey Park

12920

Softball Camp

Age: 7 - 12. Let your daughter spend the week with an area travel softball team sharpening their softball skills.

Campers will be instructed on the basics of hitting, fieldAge: 7 - 12. This fun and exciting camp is great for all ing, pitching and base running with special attention paid levels of junior players who are looking to get started in to proper fundamentals. Fee: Early Bird $54, Regular $59. tennis or develop their young games. The camp is lead by Dates Time Place Course # 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches and players Jun 29-Jul 2 9:00 pm – 12:00 pm Northside Complex 12938 who will instruct campers on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. RegistraNew! tion is limited to allow for adequate court time and per- Gymnastics Camp sonalized instruction for all participants. This program is Age: 6 - 12. Looking to improve your child’s coordination, perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility, and fitness or agility? If so, we have the perfect camp for you! fitness. Fee: Early Bird $114, Regular $119 Our gymnastics camp is lead by professional instructors Date Time Place Course # with years of experience in developing and improving children’s strength, flexibility and physical fitness at the Jun 15-18 9:00am – 12:00pm Darrell Shell 12961 same time increasing their self esteem and confidence.

Jun 29-Jul 2 9:00am – 12:00pm Garst Mill 12962 We promise your child will learn how much fun being active and healthy can be! Fee: Early Bird $95, Regular Jul 13-16 9:00am – 12:00pm Walrond Park 12963 $99. Program dates and locations available April 1st. Call 387-6078 ext. 0 for more information.

Jul 20-23 9:00am – 12:00pm Darrell Shell 12967

Tennis Camp

Aug 3-6

9:00am – 12:00 pm

Garst Mill

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Volleyball Camp

12934

Age: 10 - 14. Have a child who is interested in playing New! volleyball, but has no idea where to begin? If so, this camp Tot Tennis Camp Age: 4 - 7. A similar program to the above mentioned is perfect for them. Each camper will be schooled on tennis camp yet designed specifically for youth ages 4 to the basics of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, 7 with little or no previous tennis experience. Fee: Early spiking, digging, blocking and court positioning from high school coaches. The camp is designed specifically to give Bird $74, Regular $79. beginner or intermediate level players the skills needed Dates Time Place Course # to try out for volleyball when they reach middle school.

Jun 15-18 9:00am – 11:00pm Garst Mill 12960 Fee Early Bird $54, Regular $59 Aug 3-6

9:00am – 11:00pm

Darrell Shell

12958

Tennis Camp for Advanced Players

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Age: 12-17. A dedicated tennis player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for them to improve their games with instruction from current and former college coaches and players.The instruction is specifically designed to help develop the skills needed for competitive tennis. Each participant must have a solid understanding of tennis including the stroke, rules and etiquette.This program is perfect for middle school, or junior varsity players who are looking to polish their skills during the off season. Fee Early Bird $94, Regular $99 Dates

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Place

Course #

Jul 13-16

5:30 – 7:30pm

Hidden Valley High

12971

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 20-23

9:00am – 12:00pm

Northside High

12968

Be prepared to play volleyball during the school year with camps designed to teach you the basics (above)

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Fun Fitness

Age: 18 Months - 42 Months. It is time to burn off that energy with an afternoon workout! Join us for yoga, calisthenics, and tae bo (kiddie-level of course).We’ll try out various sports and every child will decorate a Frisbee to take home. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child. Book now and save! Fee: $50. Fee after April 6 will be $55.

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 13-15

M-W

2:00pm-4:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13835

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Learn how big machines like these work in this exciting camp! (below)

Bob the Builder’s Construction Zone

Age: 3 - 5. Can we build it? Yes we can! Learn about construction trucks and tools this week. Create cities in the New! sand using construction blocks, diggers, bulldozers and Teddy Bear Picnic dump trucks. Children will enjoy reading the story of the Age: 18 Months - 42 Months. Bring your favorite stuffed three pigs., Every child will receive a toy construction animal with you and we will have a picnic.We’ll read some truck to take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60. of our favorite cuddly stories together and work togeth- D a t e s D a y s Time Place Course # er to make yummy snacks for you and your fluffy friend.

W E Cundiff ES 13749 Every child will get a stuffed bear to take home. Parents Jul 13-15 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm are encouraged to participate with their child. Book now Jul 13-15 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton Center 13750 and save! Fee: $50. Fee after April 6 will be $55.

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 27-29

M-W

9:30-11:30am

Northview Methodist

13895

Aug 3-5

M-W

2:00-4:00pm

Brambleton Center

13830

Jul 20-22

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13921

A Camping We Will Go

Age: 3 - 5. Let’s go camping! Children will create our own campground complete with tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, and a pretend campfire.Tell campfire stories, , go on a bear Dino Days Age: 18 Months - 42 Months. Learn about T-Rex and hunt and have a special smores snack. Every child receives Long Neck as we explore the world of the dinosaurs! a lantern to take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

Become an “expert” paleontologist as we go back in time Dates Days Time Place Course # to the Land of the Dinosaurs through storytime, games, Jun 15-17 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm W E Cundiff ES 13751 and hands-on fun. Every child will take home their very own dinosaur. Parents are encouraged to participate with Jun 15-17 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13752 their child. Book now and save! Fee: $50. Fee after April Jun 22-24 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Mountain View ES 13917 6 will be $55.

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Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Jun 15-17

M-W

2:00-4:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13828

Jun 29-Jul 1

M-W

9:30-11:30am

Nthv. Methodist Ch.

13893

Once Upon a Time

Age: 3 - 5. Come with us to a far away land! Become a king, princess, jester or knight. Dress in royal costume, create a giant castle, read classic fairy tales, and help write one of our own! Each child receive a jeweled crown to New! “Play” Time Age: 18 Months - 42 Months. Journey to the land of make- take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

Dates Days Time Place Course # believe with us as we have puppet fun! We’ll explore the magic of ‘play’ and each child will have the opportunity to Jun 22-24 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13756 design their very own puppet to take home. Parents are 13764 encouraged to participate with their child. Book now and Jun 22-24 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm W E Cundiff ES save! Fee: $50. Fee after April 6 will be $55.

Jun 29-Jul 1 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Mountain View ES 13918 Dates

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 20-22

M-W

2:00-4:00pm

Brambleton Center

13834

It’s a Jungle Out There

Age: 3 - 5. Join us for a jungle safari! Make safari maps and follow an animal paw print trail to find elephants, lions, monkeys and more! Make an animal mask and become Ne w !

Messes & Masterpieces your favorite jungle animal. Every child will receive a pair Age: 18 Months - 42 Months. Let’s create! Your little Pi- of binoculars to take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60. casso will explore different mediums of art such as clay, Dates Days Time Place Course # finger paint, watercolors, and more! Play clothes are rec13755 ommended for this camp! Children will be able to take Jun 29-Jul 1 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Brambleton Ctr home their works of art at the end of the camp. Parents Jun 29-Jul 1 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm W E Cundiff ES 13761 are encouraged to participate with their child. Book now and save! Fee: $50. Fee after April 6 will be $55.

Jul 6-8 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Mountain View ES 13919 Aug 17-19

M-W

9:30-11:30am

Nthv. Methodist Ch.

13896

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 13-15

M-W

9:30-11:30am

Nthv. Methodist Ch.

13832

Jul 27-29

M-W

2:00-4:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13934

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Hawaiian Luau

Age: 3 - 5. Come enjoy the sun and sand on our Hawaiian vacation! Children will enjoy sand and water play, explore seashells and make waves. Create leis and grass skirts, and help build a working volcano. Each child receives a beach to take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 6-8

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

W E Cundiff ES

13753

Jul 6-8

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13754

Jul 13-15

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13920

Creepy Crawly Critters

Age: 3 - 5. Bzzzz! Come explore the world of bugs. Children will go on a bug hunt, and read stories about insects.

Learn about earthworms, catch butterflies and grouchy lady bugs. Crafts include very hungry caterpillars and butterflies, grouchy ladybugs. Every child receives a toy bug to take home. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

Dates

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Time

Place

Course #

Jul 20-22

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

W E Cundiff ES

13737

Jul 20-22

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Center

13738

Jul 27-29

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13922

Pirate Adventure

Age: 3 - 5. Ahoy mates! Join us this week for some pirate fun! Dress up like a pirate, make treasure chests, and dig in the sand for buried treasure. Enjoy outdoor water play. make swords, and create and race your own pirate ship.

Every child receives a pirate hat to take home. Fee: $55.

After April 6: $60.

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 15-17

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13916

Jul 27-29

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13742

Jul 27-29

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

W E Cundiff ES

13741

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Amazing Animals Craft Camp

Age: 3 - 5. ‘A’ is for ANIMALS!!! Your preschooler will love to make these fun animal crafts and you will cherish them forever! Your little one will make mice, frogs, kangaroos, zoo animals, whales, and more from many different materials while learning animal noises and the alphabet! Book now and save! Fee: $55. Fee after April 6 will be $60 Dates

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Time

Place

Course #

Aug 3-7

M-F

1:00-2:00pm

Brambleton Center

13848

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Wild West Craft Camp

Age: 5 - 9. Yee-haw! Wrangle up your cowboy hats and come on over to the Brambleton Center to make fun western-themed crafts! Your kids will love to create hand-made rattlesnakes, bulls, bandanas, cactus magnets, and sheriff badges! Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

Dates

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Time

Place

Course #

Aug 17-21

M-F

2:00pm-3:00pm

Brambleton

13850

I Can Cook

Age: 5 - 8.That looks yummy, I wonder how you make it?

Now you can learn how to make all your favorite treats.

Recipes will be provided so students can go home and share their dishes with family and friends! Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Fee: $60. After April 6: $65.

Dates

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 8-12

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

13765

Jun 29-Jul 2

M-Th

10:00am-12:30pm

Brambleton

13766

Mad Scientist Camp

Age: 5 - 8. Make a volcano erupt, build structures then see if they are earthquake proof, test food for carbs, make a mini lava lamp and so much more. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Fee: $55. Fee after April 6: $60.

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Age: 3 - 5. 5,4,3,2,1, Blast off! Take a seat in our pretend M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Walrond Park 13528 rocket and explore outer space! Learn about astronauts, Jun 22-26 stars and planets.We’ll paint a moon landscape, and build Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 1:30pm-4:00pm Brambleton 13529 friendly aliens. Investigate Mars mud, and make delicious astronaut treats! Take home an alien, rocket ship, and astronaut figurines. Instructor: Christina Fisher. Fee: $55. Fiesta Camp Age: 5 - 8. Learn Spanish, cook Spanish food, play games After April 6: $60. and learning about Spanish culture. Instructor: Melissa Dates Days Time Place Course # dePineda. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

Aug 3-5

M-W

9:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13744

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 8-12

M-F

1:00pm-3:00pm

Brambleton

13524

Jun 15-19

M-F

2:00pm-4:00pm

Walrond Park

13525

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Clay Camp

Pirates

Age: 5 - 8. Join us on a swashbuckling adventure. Chart new courses and search for buried treasure, X marks the spot. Bring your imagination and your sea legs but be careful not to wind up in Davy Jones locker. Instructor: Melissa dePineda. Fee: $55. After April 6: $60.

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Time

Place

Jul 6-10

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

Course #

13532

Jul 13-17

M-F

1:00pm-3:00pm

Walrond Park

13533

3-D Sculpture Camp

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Age: 6 - 8. Students will have the opportunity to work with clay and learn about the entire process of creating a hand built clay object from a formless lump of earth to a final glazed work of art. Children will learn pinch, coil and slab techniques for construction as well as other ways to create with clay. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $60. Fee after April 6: $65.

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Place

Course #

Jun 15-18

M-Th

10:00am-12:30pm

Brambleton

13537

Jul 13-17

M-F

2:00-4:00pm

Brambleton

13536

Age: 6 - 8. Explore the world of sculpture by creating Wheel Throwing for Kids (Pottery) art projects using paper maché, plaster, clay and more. In- Age: 9 - 12. Throwing on the wheel can be a very chalstructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $60. Fee after April 6: $65. lenging thing to master, but is rewarding, fun and not to Dates Days Time Place Course # mention messy! Students will learn the basics for throwing on the wheel, practice making different forms and Jun 8-12 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Walrond Park 13889 learn how to pull handles. On the last day students will be able to glaze their pottery and give it that final touch Jun 8-11 M-Th 10:00am-12:30pm Walrond Park 13890 of color and creativity. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: Jun 22-26 M-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13520 $80. Fee after April 6: $80.

Jun 22-26

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13521

Craft Camp

Age: 6 - 8. Create many different craft projects including weaving, ceramic, mosaics, clay pots and more. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $60 Fee after April 6: $65.

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 29-Jul 2

M-Th

9:30am-12:00pm

Walrond Park

13522

Jun 29-Jul 2

M-Th

2:00pm-4:30pm

Walrond Park

13523

Jul 20-24

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton

13552

Jul 20-24

M-F

2:00pm-4:00pm

Brambleton

13554

Jewelry Making

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Time

Place

Course #

Jun 22-26

M-F

10:00-11:30am

Brambleton Ctr

13535

Jul 13-17

M-F

10:00-11:30am

Brambleton Ctr

13534

Kid Sign Camp

Age: 9 - 13. Learn to use and practice sign language in this week long half day camp at the Brambleton Center.

Have fun as you learn signs through interesting games and sign language activities. Enjoy two silent field trips; learn finger spelling, a large sign vocabulary and fun activities. Program Fee includes all supplies, textbook, field trip fee, and fun! Program fee: $65 before April 6th, $70 after April 6th. Instructor: Judie Schubert. Fee: $65.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Aug 3-7

M-F

9:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13843

Age: 6 - 8. Create beautiful jewelry from different materials such as hand made clay beads, found objects, paper New! maché and more. Amaze your family and friends with Technology Camp your creations. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $60. Fee Age: 6 - 8. Technology is everywhere, get out there and enjoy the world of computers! In this fun and educaafter April 6: $65. tional camp your child will have fun learning the academic Dates Days Time Place Course # challenges of tomorrow through computer education toJun 15-19 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Brambleton 13526 day. Fee: $60. Fee after April 6: $65.

Jun 15-18

M-Th

2:00pm-4:30pm

Brambleton

13892

Aug 3-7

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Walrond Park

13527

Aug 3-7

M-F

2:00pm-4:00pm

Walrond Park

13894

Mixed Media Camp

Age: 6 - 8. Students will experiment with drawing, collage, painting, papermaking, sculpture, printmaking and more. Instructor: Debbie Harris. Fee: $60. Fee after April 6: $65.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Jul 6-10

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13530

Jul 6-10

M-F

2:00pm-4:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13531

Jul 27-31

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Walrond Park

13641

Jul 27-31

M-F

2:00pm-4:00pm

Walrond Park

13642

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Jun 15-19

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Penn Forest ES

13912

Jun 22-26

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Penn Forest ES

13913

Jul 6-10

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13914

Jul 13-17

M-F

10:00am-12:00pm

Mountain View ES

13915

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Technology will play a huge part in your child’s life. Why not let them learn and have fun at the same time! (above)

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Summer Fun

Go Girls

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Age: 9 - 14. Go Girls is a week-long camp for young girls to get them going and help them keep going. This camp takes health, wellness, and nutrition and turns them into fun and understandable ideas. Campers will learn concepts of full body wellness from positive female roll models through exciting games and activities. Young ladies of all abilities are encouraged to join this New Camp.

Program fee includes healthy snacks and other cool tools to keep your girls going. Program fee: before April 6th, $60. After, $65.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Aug 17-21

M-F

9:00am-12:00pm

Walrond Park

13839

Pizzaz Baton Camp

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Fans of the Twilight series will not want to miss our all new camp for teens (below)

New!

Twilight Camp

Age: 10 - 17. Are you hooked on the ‘Twilight’ series?

Get really into it in one of our fun camps! In this camp, you will have a chance to show off your knowledge with trivia, paint a ceramic, make candles and soap, make a cool twilight bookmark, make gothic jewelry, and much more! Class will not meet 7/3 (County holiday). Book now and save! Fee: $90. Registration after April 6 will be $95. Instructor: Holly Bennett.

Age: 4 - 17. This camp will offer beginner, intermediate and advanced instruction to girls ages 4 and up.

The beginner program will teach basic twirling skills, marching, parade routine and much more. A great sport for building eye hand coordination. The intermediate program will focus on a verity of finger Dates Days Time Place Course # twirls, high and low aerial tricks, dance & baton combinations and rolls as well as some two baton work. Jun 29-Jul 2 M-Th 1:00-3:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13865 The advanced program will offer material appropriate for Aug 10-14 M-F 10:00-11:30am Walrond Park 13880 the advanced level of competition including solo, strut & multiple batons. *If you do not have a baton you will need to purchase one. Please contact Joan Duus for more information at 537-2960* Book now and save! Fee: $65. Day at Skelton 4-H Center Age: 11 - 17. Join us as we head to the Skelton 4-H CenFee after April 6 will be $70. ter each day. You will participate in many exciting activiDates Days Time Place Course # ties like horseback riding, canoeing, riflery, and swimming Jun 15-18 M-Th 10am-12pm CS Baptist Church 13852 just to name a few! Lunch along with everything else is included in this day camp. Vans will depart from the Brambleton Recreation Center each day at 9:00 AM. Book now and save! Fee: $190. Fee after April 6 will be $195

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Camps for ages 11-17

Te e n

Days

Time

Place

Course #

M-F

9:00am-4:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13727

New!

Get Fit and Have Fun

Teen Craft Camp

Age: 10 - 15. Want to go somewhere fun this summer?

Travel around the world through craft projects. Examples of crafts that will be done: Mexican Maracas; Reverse Glass Painting of Chinese Dragons and Symbols; American Indian Dream Catchers; and more! Teens will take home all crafts created. Fee includes instruction and materials. Book now and save! Fee: $80. Fee after April 6 will be $85.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Aug 10-14

M-F

1:00pm-2:30pm

Brambleton Ctr

13827

New!

Girls Circle

Age: 11Y - 14Y. Calling all girls ages 11-14!! Come out and celebrate being a girl!! In a small group setting, girls will express themselves through creative and focused activities, such as journaling, drawing, collage, clay, poetry, movement and music. Several themes will be explored - friendships, diversity, body image, stress management, goals, and decision-making. Registration deadline: June 15.

Fee: $115. Book before April 6 and save $5. Fee after April 6 is $120.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Jul 6-16

M-Th

2pm-4pm

Brambleton Center

13888

Jul 6-16

M-Th

10am-12pm

Northview Methodist

13897

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Dates

Jun 22-26

Want some ideas of how to be active and have fun? We will introduce activities that burn calories and are fun! In this camp, we will spend two different days on a guided New River Biking Tour (complete with water, bike, and helmet) from Tangent Outfitters (Monday and Thursday); a trip to Montgomery County’s Frog Pond (Tuesday); hiking at Fairy Stone State Park (Wednesday); and ending the week tubing on the New River (Friday). Healthy Snacks will be provided as well as transportation, admission to activities, and staff.Teens should pack a healthy lunch daily (no glass bottles please). Book now and save! Fee: $190.

Fee after April 6 is $195.

Dates

Days

Time

Place

Course #

Jul 6-10

M-F

10:00am-5:00pm

Brambleton Ctr

13840

“On the Go” Sports Travel Camp

New!

Age: 11 - 17. Join us for a week of non-stop sports fun. We will travel to all the popular sport spots with a cookout included on Thursday! This is a week destined for excitement! We will leave from the Brambleton Teen Center each day. Book now and save! Fee: $150.”Fee after April 6 will be $155 July July July July July

20 21 22 23 24

Bowling

12:30-3:30 PM Go Carts

12:30-3:30 PM Putt Putt

12:30-3:30 PM Swimming Smith Mt. SP 11:00-4:00 PM Salem Red Sox Game 6:00PM-10:30 PM

Dates

Days

Time

Depart From

Course #

Jul 20-24

M-F

Varies

Brambleton Ctr

13767

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Summer Fun

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New!

Travel Camp I & II

Get off the sofa this summer and give the video games a break! Travel with us as we check out a different destination each day of the week! Lunch is included on three days and you may purchase your lunch at a fast food restaurant two days. Book now and save! Fee: $195. Fee after April 6 will be $200 Travel Camp I June 8 - The National D-Day Memorial 9:00am - 4:00pm June 9 - Smith Mountain Lake State Park/ Cookout 9:00am- 4:00pm June 10 - Appamattox Court House/ Cookout 8:30am - 4:00pm June 11 - Roaring Run Falls / Cookout 8:30am - 4:00pm June 12 - Emerald Pointe Water Park 8:00am-7:00pm

World Music Camp allows children and their parents to have fun together! (below)

Travel Camp II June 15 - Roaring Run Falls/Cook Out 8:30am - 4:00pm June 16 - Peaks of Otter/Cook Out 8:30am - 3:30pm June 17 - Douthat State Park/Swimming/Cook Out 9:00am -4:00pm June 18 - Natural Bridge/Caverns/Monacan Indian Village 8:30am - 3:00pm June 19 - Emerald Pointe Water Park 8:00am-7:00pm Dates

Days

Time

Depart From

Course #

Jun 8-12

M-F

Varies

Brambleton Ctr

13933

Jun 15-19

M-F

Varies

Brambleton Ctr

13718

Young Chef ’s Academy Cooking Camp

Ages 11-17. All classes will be held at Young Chefs Academy. Book now and save! Fee: $164. Fee after April 6 will be $169.

Session I The Quest for the Baker’s Dozen Perhaps we ‘knead’ to invite Chef Pierre Poulet to join us, to help us ‘sift’ through recipes so that he no longer interferes! Cakes, cookies, scones, breads, and more await us in the kitchen! It will be baking at its best for all the young chefs who take on this mission! The temperature in the oven is rising, but can Chef Pierre Poulet take the heat?

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Camps for Youth & Adults

Family

New!

World Music Camp

Age: 8 to ADULT. Groove and dance to the beat as you learn to play exciting music and rhythms from the Caribbean and Japan. This camp is designed especially for family participation and is open to ages 8 through adult, with no previous experience necessary. Participants will be totally ‘hands-on’ as they learn to play music on Caribbean steel drums, and perform rhythmic routines on Japanese Taiko drums. All materials and instruments are provided.

It’s a full day of music, culture and fun! Individual rate is $50. Up to 4 family members may sign up as a group for only $60 by calling 772-PLAY.

Dates Days Time Place Course # Session II The Pantry Password Unmarked jars, cans without labels! It must be the misJul 17-18 F-Sa 10:00am-3:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13795 chief of Chef Pierre Poulet who wants to wreak havoc in our pantry. Stay on guard and discover the unsuspecting Aug 21-22 F-Sa 10:00am-3:00pm Brambleton Ctr 13796 delights that lurk behind the pantry door. Find out the new recipes that can be created using the treasure trove Dance Camp of ingredients that you have on-hand.

Age: 8 to ADULT. Dance Camp is an intensive, creative Dates Days Time Place Course # dance program designed to introduce dance to the novice as well as strengthen the dance student. Roanoke Jul 13-17 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm YC Academy 13823 Ballet Theatre’s unique instructors will guide the student Jul 13-17 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm YC Academy 13824 through the basics of dance. The student’s dance technique will grow; student’s dance education will benefit; Jul 27-31 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm YC Academy 13825 and the time will contribute to the quality of the student’s performance. During course #13872, children will Jul 27-31 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm YC Academy 13826 be taught ballet, variations, and choreography. Course #13873 focuses on ballet, pointe, variations and jazz.

Everyone loves to eat, Course #13883 focuses on modern technique, improwhy not learn to cook? visation, choreography, and repertory. Finally, course With summer camps from Young Chef ’s Acad#13884 includes lessons in pointe, ballet, stretch, and emy, your teens will enjoy variations and requires previous experience. For further hands-on fun! information, please call Tammy at 772-PLAY. Registrations after April 6 will be $5 more. Book early to save $$!

Registration Deadline: June 30.2008. All camps held at Roanoke Ballet Theater on Grandin Rd. Ages

Dates

Days

Time

Course #

Fee:

8-12

Jul 13-17

M-F

10:00am-2:30pm

13872

$225

12-17

Aug 10-14

M-F

10:00am-3:30pm

13873

$250

10-17

Aug 17-21

M-F

10:00am-2:00pm

13884

$200

16+

Jul 17-18

F-Sa

4:00pm-8:00pm

13795

$200

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Full-Day

Kids in Camp

For rising 1st-5th graders Activities include arts & crafts, cooking, games, swimming, daily field trips and much more each week. All field trips, activities and 2 daily snacks are included in weekly fee. Campers must bring a bag lunch. Energetic, experienced staff will lead children in a summer of F-U-N! A $25 deposit per child per week due at registration; balance due 1 week prior to the starting date of each camp week. All fees are non-refundable. Camps meet every weekday, with 9 weeks to choose from. KIC will not meet Friday, July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. Registration Packet below. Fee: $125 per week before April 6, $150 per week after April 6. Call 857-5035.

Place

Date

Times

Bonsack ES

Jun 15 - Aug 14

7:30am-6:00pm

13046

Burlington ES

Jun 15 - Aug 14

7:30am-6:00pm

13311

Penn Forest ES

Jun 15 - Aug 14

7:30am-6:00pm

13328

Kids in Camp - SPORTS!

Course #

New!

For Penn Forest KIC Participants Roanoke County’s newest camp is the perfect camp for parents looking to entertain and educate their children for the entire day during the summer doing something every child enjoys…. SPORTS!! Campers will spend their morning immersed in the week’s sport theme, and then bused to Penn Forest Elementary School to participate in typical camp activities such as arts, crafts, cooking and games led by and energetic and experience staff. Campers are required to bring their own bag lunch to camp. For kids entering grades 2 through 6. Fee: Early Bird $150, Regular $175. Call 857-5036.

Date

Theme

Time

Places

Course #

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Cam p Roanoke Disc ove r y Cam p Day Camp for rising K-5th graders This program gives participants going into Kindergarten-5th Grade, a true taste of camp life during daytime hours. Don’t miss this opportunity for your camper to participate in archery, disc golf, arts and crafts, field games, environmental education, special events, outdoor living skills and much more! The program is limited to 40 campers per one week session.

Satellite transportation from Tanglewood Mall, lunch and snacks are included in the price. Discovery runs from 9 AM-4 PM, Monday-Friday. Tuition after April 6: $185.

Early Bird Tuition By April 6: $160. Call 387-6114 to register.

Age

Starting

Days

Girls

Boys

5 to 6

th

June 15

M-F

13411

12867

7 to 8

June 15th

M-F

13413

13412

9 to 10

June 15th

M-F

13415

13414

5 to 6

July 6th

M-F

13416

12868

7 to 8

July 6th

M-F

13418

13417

9 to 10

July 6th

M-F

13420

13419

5 to 6

July 13th

M-F

13421

12869

th

Jun 15-19

Basketball

9am-6pm

HVHS/PFES

12973

7 to 8

July 13

M-F

13423

13422

Jun 22-26

Baseball

9am-6pm

Starkey/PFES

13498

9 to 10

July 13th

M-F

13425

13424

Jun 29-Jul3*

Soccer

9am-6pm

CSMS/PFES

13499

5 to 6

July 20

th

M-F

13426

12870

7/6 – 7/110

Lacrosse

9am-6pm

CSMS/PFES

13500

7 to 8

July 20th

M-F

13428

13427

7/20 – 7/23

Football

9am-6pm

CSMS/PFES

13501

7/27 – 7/30

Soccer

9am-6pm

CSMS/PFES

13502

9 to 10

July 20

M-F

13430

13429

5 to 6

August 3rd

M-F

13431

12871

7 to 8

rd

August 3

M-F

13433

13432

9 to 10

August 3rd

M-F

13435

13434

5 to 6

th

August 10

M-F

13436

12872

7 to 8

August 10th

M-F

13438

13437

9 to 10

August 10th

M-F

13440

13439

8/3 – 8/6

Tennis

9am-6pm

Shell Park/PFES

13503

* Please note that Sports KIC does not meet on Friday, July 3rd. Program Fee reduced by $25

Super Summer Teen Camp

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Summer Fun for rising 6th-7th graders For pre-teens and teens entering grades 6-8 in August 2009. Activities include arts & crafts, cooking, games, swimming, field trips and much more each week. All field trips, activities and 2 daily snacks are included in weekly fee. Campers must bring a bag lunch. Energetic, experienced staff will lead pre-teens and teens in a summer of F-U-N! A $25 deposit per child per week due at registration; balance due 1 week prior to the starting date of each camp week. All fees are non-refundable. 9 weeks to choose from. Fee: $125 per week before April 6, $150 per week after april 6. Super Summer Teen Camp will not meet Friday, July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday.

Registration will only be taken at the Brambleton Center, please call Tammy Tejada at 772-7529 for information. Course # 13472

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Outdoors

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Give your child an overnight outdoor adventure experience to last a lifetime! For more, visit www.CampRoanoke.com, or call (540) 387-6114

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Residential Program for rising 3rd-5th graders Explorer is a fun-filled co-ed residential program that features a variety of activities to create memories for a lifetime! Campers experience canoeing, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, archery, disc golf, hiking, environmental education, campfires and much more! Explorer runs Sunday thru Friday. This experience is limited to 16 campers per one week session. All lodging, meals, activities, equipment, and materials are provided for a week of summer camp they’ll never forget! Tuition after April 6: $390. Early Bird Tuition By April 6: $365.

Starting

Days

Girls

Boys

June 14th

Su-F

12873

12879

Adven ture

Residential Program for rising 7th-9th graders These six-day programs will immerse campers into a total outdoor experience. Participants will be based at Camp Roanoke and will embark upon new adventures daily from the following list: low and high challenge course, rock climbing, sit-on top kayaking, mountainboarding, caving, environmental education and arts and crafts. This program is limited to 12 campers per session. Tuition includes all meals, lodging, equipment, and activities for the entire week. Tuition After April 6: $450. Early Bird Tuition By April 6: $425.

July 5th

Su-F

12874

12880

July 12th

Su-F

12875

12881

Starting

Days

Girls

Boys

July 19th

Su-F

12876

12882

July 12th

Su-F

12897

12905

August 2nd

Su-F

12877

12883

July 19th

Su-F

12898

12902

August 9th

Su-F

12878

12884

July 26th

Su-F

12899

12903

nd

August 2

Su-F

12900

12904

August 9th

Su-F

12901

12906

Voyage r

Residential Program for rising 5th-7th graders Voyager is an exciting co-ed residential program that engages participants in activities such as: canoeing, climbing tower, low and high challenge course, arts and crafts, off site rock climbing, mountain boarding, disc golf, archery, and environmental education. The experience is limited to 16 campers per one-week session. Tuition includes all meals, lodging, activities, and equipment. Horseback riding is also available for an additional fee of $32.00 which will be collected by check or cash the day of program check-in. Tuition after April 6: $420. Early Bird Tuition

By April 6: $395.

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Adventure for rising 8th-12th graders Choose between two exciting off-site adventures led

by Camp Roanoke’s staff. Travel to West Virginia for a week of whitewater rafting, rock-climbing and hiking.

The New River Gorge area features some of the country’s premiere climbing and rapids. OR, explore the beaches and intercostal waterways of North Carolina in a sea kayak, surfing and hiking adventure. Professional instruction, meals, and equipment provided. Campers must pass an intermediate swim test. Tuition for Climbing is $510 after April 6, $485 earlybird. Tuition for Kayaking is $605 after April 6, $580 earlybird.

Starting

Days

Girls

Boys

June 14

Su-F

12885

12891

July 5th

Su-F

12886

12892

Trek

Camp Start

Days

Girls

Boys

July 5th

Sun-Fri

12909

12910

July 14th

Sun-Fri

12907

12908

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th

July 12

Su-F

12887

12893

Rock Climbing

July 19th

Su-F

12888

12894

Sea Kayaking

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August 2

Su-F

12889

12895

August 9th

Su-F

12890

12896

Camp Roanoke is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. www.ACAcamps.org

www.CampRoanoke.com

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Parks, Recreation and Tourism

County

Roanoke

Roanoke County Parks 1206 Kessler Mill Rd Salem,VA 24153

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Follow us to fun! Summer Camp programs for kids ages 1-17!

Program Guide

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2009

Summer Camp

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Visit Brambleton Center at 3738 Brambleton Avenue, or our Administrative office at 1206 Kessler Mill Road in Salem to register in person.

Call us at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0 to register by phone.

Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.

Click on the Register Online icon shown below. In the “Activities Tab”, type the code of the camp you want and add to your cart.

How to register: