ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF SANTA FE OFFERS: Beginning etiquette to advanced lessons. Children, adults, corporate business. Private and group lessons. SESSIONS: Ongoing. Call for appointments and class schedules. Also, Elbows off the Table etiquette class at Santa Fe Community College June 16 and June 23 from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Call 428-1676 for more information. CONTACT: 988-2070, email etiquette@etiquettesantafe.com, www.etiquettesantafe.com FINE ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS OFFERS: Award-winning visual arts classes for youth ages 5-18. SESSIONS: Half-day art camps for ages 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14 in weeklong sessions running from June 4 to July 26. Teen workshops for students ages 13-18 on Saturdays. Camps and workshops are offered in two locations: the ARTbarn Community Studio and the new Zona del Sol Studio on the southside. COST: Sliding scale tuition. All art materials, instruction and snacks are included. Weekend workshops for teens $10. CONTACT: 992-ARTS(2787), email program@ factsantafe.org to register, www.factsantafe.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS: Vacation Bible School for ages 5 years to 6th grade. Music, arts and crafts, snacks, recreation and Bible stories. SESSION: June 4-9. 9 a.m.-noon COST: Free CONTACT: 983-9141, www.fbcsantafe.com THE FIRST TEE OF SANTA FE OFFERS: Golf camp and session for children and teens ages 7 to 17. SESSIONS: Camps June 5-8 and 12-15, summer session June 18-Aug. 6 COST: $40 camp fee, $65 session fee including annual membership fee of $25. Scholarships available. CONTACT: Dennis O’Connor at 424-0413, www.thefirstteesantafe.org GALISTEO SUMMER CAMP OFFERS: Nature camp for children ages 4-9. Activities include hikes, crafts and learning about plants and animals. SESSIONS: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning June 5. Pick-up and drop-off are in Eldorado. COST: $45 a day CONTACT: 603-0637 GENTLE NUDGE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP OFFERS: For children ages 3-6. Art, dramatic play, music, yoga, outdoor play, nature walks and exploration. Fun and varied themes. HOURS: Regular hours: 9 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Extended hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. SESSIONS: Enrollment available by session (3-weeks), by week, or on a part-time basis (2 or 3 days per week) COST: Varies CONTACT: 982-0879, email naomi@gentlenudgeschool.net, www.gentlenudgeschool.net
GENTLE SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP AGES: 3-5 COST: $200 per each three-week session SESSIONS: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday June 5-21, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday July 10-26, 7:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. CONTACT: 983-9383
GHOST RANCH, ABIQUIÚ OFFERS: Family week features music, arts and crafts, intergenerational worship, hiking, campfires stories, concerts and fireworks. SESSION: July 9-15 COST: Registration fees begin at $350 for a family of two, plus housing and meals. CONTACT: 505 685-4333, ext. 4152, www. ghostranch.org
LA CASITA PRESCHOOL OFFERS: A program for children ages 3-6 that is based on the world-famous preschools of Reggio Emilia of Italy, which encourage play and consider it essential for learning. Activities include art, music, water play and literacy. SESSIONS: Call for information CONTACT: 983-2803, email lacasitapreschool@ gmail.com, www.lacasita.edu
GOLDEN ACORNS SUMMER CAMP OFFERS: Camp focuses on cultural and healing arts led by instructors from various countries and cultures. Each of the 6 weeks emphasizes a different culture and healing traditions. A core curriculum includes yoga, Tai Chi, gardening and permaculture, herbs, cooking and intuitive development. Children ages 5-11. SESSION: June 18-July 27 COST: $225 per week, $200 for each additional sibling CONTACT: Caren Gala or Helen Wildman at 795-0934, goldenacornscamp@gmail.com, www.goldenacornscamp.com
INSTITUTE FOR SPANISH ARTS OFFERS: Ongoing classes and workshops in Spanish dance, guitar and culture for adults, youth and children. SESSIONS: Vary COST: Varies CONTACT: 470-7828, www.mariabenitez.com
LITTLE EARTH SCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMP OFFERS: Memorable summer experiences for children ages 4-9. New this summer is the outdoor exploration and nature-based camp program for children 9-12. Children may enroll for 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Activities include art, cooking, weekly nature field trips, yoga, swimming, gardening and games. There is
a low student-teacher ratio. Enrollment is limited. SESSIONS: Minimum enrollment for all ages is one session, June 4-June 22, June 25-July 20 and July 23-Aug. 10. Camp hours are 8 a.m.5:30 pm. COST: Call for costs and to register CONTACT: 988-1968, www.littleearthschool.org THE MAY CENTER FOR LEARNING OFFERS: Classes in reading, writing, mathematics and organizational skills will be offered. All Summer LEAP programs will be offered at Desert Montessori School, 316 Camino Delora in Santa Fe. The May Center is committed to providing a short term, accelerated skill acquisition program for students in grades 2-10 that enables them to achieve to their intellectual potential. SESSIONS: 8 weeks, June 11-Aug. 10, with the week of July 4 off. Students may sign up for either one 4-week session or the entire 8 weeks. CONTACT: Go to (www.maycenter.org) for pricing and registration materials MOVING PEOPLE DANCE SUMMER CAMPS OFFERS: Story theater film camp ages 8-14, May 30-June 8, 1-4 p.m. create your own story and bring home a DVD of your creation; Dance! Dance! Dance! ages 8-12, July 23-27, 1-4 p.m., show off in the final performance; Let’s Dance ages 5-9, June 4-8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and July 16-20, 1-3 p.m., try a new style or enjoy your favorites; pre-school dance, May 23June 8 and July 10-26, a perfect intro to dance. CONTACT: 438-9180, email tara@movingpeopledance.org, www.movingpeopledance.org. Golden Acorns Summer Camp
HEIDI LOEWEN OFFERS: Private ceramic wheel and sculpture classes. Group classes are also available. Located at 315 Johnson St. SESSIONS: Classes can be scheduled for any day or night of the week, including weekends. COST: Call for rates CONTACT: 988-2225, www.heidiloewen.com HOMEGROWN CAMP OFFERS: Ages 5-10, with optional overnights once every 2 weeks. Transportation is provided from Eldorado and Santa Fe. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. from Santa Fe and 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. from Eldorado. We are together to respect ourselves, each other and Mother Earth through kindness, cooperation, caring and creativity in a noncompetitive environment. Activities include shelter building, exploring, archery, making sculptures with recycled materials, hiking and mask making. Homeopathic first aid is used. SESSION: June 4-Aug. 17 COST: Call Tajali for costs CONTACT: 466-8444 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OFFERS: The Amazing Desert Adventure theme for ages 4-12. Bible lessons, music, crafts and games. SESSION: July 30-Aug. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Includes a light supper. COST: Suggested donation, $20 per child, $30 per family. CONTACT: 983-7568
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GIRLS, INC. OFFERS: A safe, fun, positive, girl-centered environment that inspires self-confidence in girls ages 5-15. Activities include art, swimming, science, computer skills, sports, fun and making new friends. SESSIONS: Eight 1-week sessions, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 4-July 27. COST: Sliding-scale tuition, sign-up available for 1-week session or all eight 1-week sessions. CONTACT: 982-2042, www.girlsincofsantafe.org
GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP OFFERS: Programs for girls ages 6-17 at Rancho del Chaparral and Camp Elliott Barker. Girls can experience nature firsthand, learn new skills, participate in new activities and make new friends. Summer camp is open to Girl Scouts and non-Scouts. All sessions include a general program of songs, games, crafts, nature activities and hikes. Also offered are specialty programs including horseback riding, archery, ecology, arts, family camping and canoeing. Scholarships are available. SESSION: June 10-July 27 COST: $150-$640, depending on session and number of days CONTACT: 505-343-1040 or 1-800-658-6768, www.nmgirlscouts.org, Facebook
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