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Your guide to summer camps in Central Florida.

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LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER CAMP at Windermere Prep

• For Children Ages 5-14 • 9 AM to 3 PM (Extended Day Available for Morning and Afternoon) • A Variety of Activities including: Crafts, Field Games, Swimming, Sports, Dance, Cooking, Martial Arts, Drum Circle, and more!

• Weekly Themes for Each Session: June 3 – August 2 • On Campus Field Trips Weekly • New Academic and Fine Arts Half-Day Mini-Camps • Discounts for Siblings and Entire Summer Early

Enrollment

For information, call 407.905.7737 (option 8), email: camp@windermereprep.com, or visit camp.windermereprep.com. Register Online Now!

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Ages Ages 4–5: 4–5: A Week A Week toto Discover Discover Art Art

Ages Ages 9–13: 9–13: A Week A Week of of In-Depth In-Depth Media Media

Professional Professional Instructors Instructors

June June 3–7, 3–7, M–F, M–F, 8:45–11:45am 8:45–11:45am or or 1–4pm 1–4pm Ages 4–5: A Week to Discover Art Members Members $165, $165, Non Non $190 $190 June 3–7, M–F, 8:45–11:45am or 1–4pm Members $165, Non $190

July July 29–Aug. 29–Aug. 1, M–Th, 1, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, 8:45am–5:15pm, $200–$225 $200–$225 Ages 9–13: A Week of In-Depth Media Pick Pick 2 from 2 from Painting Painting & Drawing, & Drawing, Clay, Clay, July 29–Aug. 1, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, $200–$225 Film Film Photography, Photography, Mystery/Mixed Mystery/Mixed Media Media Pick 2 from Painting & Drawing, Clay, Film Photography, Mystery/Mixed Media

Beautiful Beautiful Locations Locations Professional Instructors Self Self Expression Expression Beautiful Locations

June June 3–7, 3–7, M–F, M–F, 8:45–11:50am, 8:45–11:50am, $165–$190 $165–$190

Ages Ages 12–16: 12–16: Young Young Adult Adult Art Art Immersion Immersion

August August 5–9, 5–9, M–F, M–F, 8:45–11:50am, 8:45–11:50am, $165–$190 $165–$190 June 3–7, M–F, 8:45–11:50am, $165–$190

June June 3–7, 3–7, M–F, M–F, 12:30–4:30pm, 12:30–4:30pm, $215–$240 $215–$240 Ages 12–16: Young Adult Art Immersion Choose Choose from from Painting Painting & Drawing, & Drawing, Wheel Wheel Throwing Throwing June 3–7, M–F, 12:30–4:30pm, $215–$240Digital Sculpture, Sculpture, Traditional Traditional Film Film Photography, Photography, Digital Choose from Painting &Media Drawing, Throwing Photography, Photography, or or Mixed Mixed Media & Printmaking &Wheel Printmaking Sculpture, Traditional Film Photography, Digital Photography, or Mixed Media & Printmaking

August 5–9, M–F, 8:45–11:50am, $165–$190

Ages Ages 8–12: 8–12: Two Two Weeks Weeks of of Multimedia Multimedia June June 10–20, 10–20, M–Th, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, 8:45am–5:15pm, $400–$425 $400–$425

Ages 8–12: Two Weeks of Multimedia

June June 24–27 24–27 & July & July 1–3, 1–3, M–Th, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm 8:45am–5:15pm June 10–20, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, $400–$425 $350–$375 $350–$375 (Prorated (Prorated forfor July July 4th4th Holiday) Holiday) June 24–27 & July 1–3, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm July July 8–18, 8–18, M–Th, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, 8:45am–5:15pm, $400–$425 $400–$425 $350–$375 (Prorated for July 4th Holiday) July 8–18, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, $400–$425

Ages Ages 9–13: 9–13: A Week A Week of of In-Depth In-Depth Media Media

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July July 22–25, 22–25, M–Th, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, 8:45am–5:15pm, $200–$225 $200–$225 Ages 9–13: A Week of In-Depth Media Pick Pick 2 from 2 from Painting Painting & Drawing, & Drawing, Cartooning, Cartooning, July 22–25, M–Th, 8:45am–5:15pm, Digital Digital Photography, Photography, Sculpture Sculpture $200–$225 Pick 2 from Painting & Drawing, Cartooning, Digital Photography, Sculpture

Ages Ages 4–17: 4–17: Summer Summer Saturdays Saturdays

June June 10–July 10–July 19,19, Tailored Tailored to small to small age age groups, groups, Ages 4–17: Summer Saturdays various various media media including including Pint Pint Size Size Picassos, Picassos, June 10–July 19, Tailored to small age groups, Animal Animal Sculptures, Sculptures, Digital Digital & Traditional & Traditional Film Film various mediaDrawing including Pint Size Picassos, Photography, Photography, Drawing Comic Comic Book Book Action Action Animal Sculptures, Digital &for Traditional Film Figures, Figures, Nightmare Nightmare Clay Clay for Teens, Teens, Advanced Advanced Photography, Drawing Comic Wheel Wheel Throwing Throwing and and more. more. Book Action Figures, Nightmare Clay for Teens, Advanced Wheel Throwing and more.

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Ages 5–8: A Week of Art Exploration

Self Expression

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ARTS CAMPS

ACTING UP THEATRE ACADEMY DRAMAPALOOZA 2019

Purpose Church, 13640 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 110, Winter Garden Details: This camp features weekly themed camps that culminate with a performance at the end of each session.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8-12 (From Screen to Stage Camp); July 15-19 (Heroes and Villains Camp); July 22-26 (Disney on Broadway Camp); July 29 through Aug. 2 (Best of Broadway Camp). Tuition: $200 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering first through 12th grades Contact: info@ theauta.org

THE ART ROOM SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR KIDS 709 Main St., Windermere Details: Themed weeks include Mosaic, where children create wall art using mosaic techniques; America the Beautiful, where children will work with red, white and blue to make patriotic art; Tinga Tinga, where children create Tanzanian-style paintings and 3D figures; Colorful Cats & Canines, where children will create mixed-media projects using bright colors and bold designs; Beach Party, where students create and paint beach-themed wall-hanging pieces; and Duct Tape Dragons,

where students learn to sculpt using duct tape.

Camp dates: Weeklong sessions from June 3 to Aug. 2.

You can choose from a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon, an afternoon session from 1 to 3 p.m. or an late afternoon session from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuition: The America the Beautiful Class is $185 and is a three-day class; the Mosaic class is $160; the Tinga Tinga class is $155; the Colorful Cats & Canines class is $155; the Beach Party class is $155 and the Duct Tape Dragons class is $160. Registration: Forms are available at artroomorlando. com. Ages: Children who have completed kindergarten and up Contact: (407) 909-1869 or email art@artroomorlando.com

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS SUMMER CAMPS 250 SW. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando; Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park Details: Each summer, CFCArts offers a variety of summer camps to children and teens.

From arts camps for preschool children to musical theater intensives for teens, these camps are designed to meet the students where they are. A fun, encouraging environment allows youth to explore the performing arts, work with talented, professional directors and choreographers, make new friends, and grow as a performer.

Camp dates: Varies by program Tuition: Varies by program Registration: CFCArts.com/ Camps Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 9371800, Ext. 719

CENTRE FOR DANCE & THE PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER DAYS OF DANCE 301 S. Tubb St., Suite C, Oakland Details: Students will dance in a variety of genres to spark their creative impulses. In addition to dance technique, the areas of art, music, creative writing, arts-integrated academics, health and nutrition will be incorporated into daily classes and projects.

Camp dates: June through July Tuition: $75 per class for sevenweek session Registration: dancecdpa.com Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 877-3388

CREALDE SCHOOL OF ART 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park Details: Students learn from professional artists as they take part in one- or two-week sessions and receive handson instruction working with multiple media.

Camp dates: Weekly and two-week long sessions June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Call for information Registration: crealde.org Ages: 4 to 17 Contact: (407) 671-1886

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FLORIDA HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF ARTS SUMMER PROGRAMS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Details: Weeklong camps and workshops include topics such as theater, jazz, dance and singing.

Camp dates: June 3-7 (Hit the Heights: Broadway Week); June 10-14 (Heroes & Villains: Musical Theater Week); June 17-21 (Comedy Club for Actors); June 24-28 (Fantasy & Adventure: Musical Theater Week); July 8-12 (Jazz Music Intensive Week); July 15-19 (Theater Arts Week); 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4 to July 25 (Musical Theater Production: Legally Blonde); 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays from June 3 to July 20 (Musical Theater Production: Madagascar Jr.) Tuition: Each camp varies from $275 to $450; Musical Theater Production cost is $600 for preregistration, $626 after May 17.

Registration: drphillipscenter. org/schoolofthearts Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 455-5551 or classes@drphillipscenter.org

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OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC CAMP 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland Details: Children will participate in a variety of musical activities.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 29 to Aug. 2 Tuition: $125 Registration: oaklandpres.org Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 656-4452

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ELITE ANIMATION ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS 8933 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando Details: Learn about drawing and creative animation or digital animation at Elite Animation Academy.

Camp dates: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: $350 per camp, $25 administration fee Registration: eliteanimationacademy. com/2019-summer-campsorlando Ages: 8 to 17 Contact: (407) 459-7959

GARDEN THEATRE CAMPS 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden Details: Camps focus on developing performance abilities and encouraging a curiosity for theater in a fun and supportive environment.

All courses are designed to help campers build confidence, strengthen communication skills, develop imagination and create a sense of community.

Camp dates: Weeklong camps running June 3 to Aug. 9 Tuition: Varies Registration: gardentheatre.org/summercamps Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 877-4736

HAPCO SUMMER JAZZ CAMP

MAILE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee Details: Improve performance skills in full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, master classes, combo workshops, as well as theory, jazz history and improvisation training.

Camp dates: June 17-22 Tuition: $450 for the day camp; $600 for the overnight camp (host hotel is the Fairfiled Inn, 10971 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee); $200 for Ocoee High School or Olympia High School students Registration: eventbrite.com/e/hapco-jazzband-camp-summer-2019tickets-47346666153 Ages: Students entering seventh through 12th grades Contact: (800) 409-6133 or info@hapco promo.com

999 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park Details: The Maile Professional Image, Modeling and Acting School offers a variety of camps for modeling and acting.

Camp dates: June 10-21 or July 8-19 (Image & Confidence Modeling 1); June 10-25 or July 8-23 (On Camera Teen Acting); June 17-20 (Kids Acting ages 7 to 10); June 18-28 (Kids Acting ages 4 to 6); June 24-27 (Advanced Intensive with Jim); July 9-19 (Modeling at Maile School); 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 15-25 (Fashion Camp at Mall at Millenia — Kids); 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., July 15 to July 25 (Fashion Camp at Mall at Millenia — Teens) Tuition: Varies Registration: (407) 628-5989 Ages: 4 and up Contact: (407) 628-5989

218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland Details: Campers have the opportunity to explore faith through LEGOs. Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 24-28 or July 15-19 Tuition: Email Laurie Hallock for more information Registration: Contact Laurie Hallock at lauriehallock@yahoo.com Ages: Varies Contact: Laurie Hallock at lauriehallock@yahoo.com

ORLANDO BALLET SUMMER CAMPS 3751 Maguire Blvd., Suite 111, Orlando Details: Camps feature a wide variety of programs for dancers.

Camp dates: June 3 to July 27 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandoballet.org/educationtraining/summer-dance Ages: 3 and up Contact: (407) 4261733, or email at registrar@ orlandoballet.org.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ART CAMP 2019 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Details: Rising first- through eighth-graders become immersed in art-making experiences that place value on the process of creative expression in a relaxed atmosphere.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Varies Registration: omart.org/education/class/ summer_art_camp/ Ages: Entering first through eighth grades Contact: (407) 8964231, Ext. 262, or email education@omart.org.

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ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando Details: Taught by theater professionals, these camps are designed to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity while teaching life skills.

Camp dates: Weeklong camps from June 3 to July 26 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandoshakes.org/education/ summer-camps Ages: 4 through college freshmen Contact: (407) 447-1700, Ext. 1

PERFECT POINTE PRODUCTIONS SUMMER CAMP 8931 Conroy Windermere Road, Orlando Details: Half- and fullday themed camps teach everything from tumbling to hip hop to Broadway. Summer Intensives also are available for dancers ages 7 and up who are

part of or wish to be part of a junior dance team or dancers who have danced for at least three years.

Camp dates: June 10-14 (Halfday Princess Camp); June 24-28 (Half-day Ninja Acro & Tumble Camp); July 29-Aug. 2 (Half-day Angelina Ballerina Camp; June 17-21 (Full-day Pop Star Camp); July 15-19 (Full-day Mermaids, Dolphins and Unicorns Camp); July 22-26 (Full-day Everything Disney Camp); July 9-11 (Acro & Tumbling Intensive); Aug. 6-8 (Dance Intensive).Tuition: $25 to $50 for daily rates; $125 to $250 for weekly rates Registration: perfectpointeproductions.com Ages: 3-9 (varies by camp) Contact: (407) 217-7819

READY, SET, DANCE! SUMMER DANCE CAMPS 2220 Hempel Ave., Gotha Details: Themed classes will include aerial silks, hip hop, tumbling, lyrical, jazz, ballet,

arts and crafts, hair and makeup, musical theater and making costumes.

Camp dates: June 10-14 (Unicorns, Rainbows and Mermaids); July 8-12 (The Greatest Show!); July 15-19 (Candyland); Tuition: $200 Registration: (407) 470-7365 Ages: 5 and up Contact: (407) 470-7365

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CAMP Performing Arts Center at Valencia College, East Campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando

Details: Rock ‘N’ Roll Camp is an intensive musical experience for students in middle and high school. Be a part of the entire process of creating, rehearsing and performing a rock ’n’ roll show. Guitar, bass, drums, voice, keyboards. Activities include instrumental classes, band rehearsals, clinics and guest performers.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-7 Tuition: $320 Registration: rockandrollcamp. net Ages: Grades 6-12 Contact: (407) 761-7730, cardarellimusic@hotmail.com

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ROSEN JCC THEATRE CAMPS 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: These high-energy classes focus on social and artistic development, where students make new friends, learn new skills and build confidence and comfort on stage. Students engage in acting, musical theater and improvisation activities daily.

Classes are designed for both new and returning students, and each session offers new activities, scene work and songs.

Each class is a week long, with varying themes and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Camp dates: For grades K-2: June 17-21 (The Secret Life of Pets: Revealed); July 1-5 (Frozen: We Can’t Let it Go); July 15-19 (Friendship is Magic: Party in Ponyville); July 29 to Aug. 2 (Disney Summer CineMagic). For grades 3-8: June 10-14 (Harry Potter and

the REP Wizard Tournament); June 24-28 (Performance Workshop: Aladdin Jr.); July 8-12 (Descendants: Ways to be Wicked); July 22-26 (Mission: IMPROVable) Tuition: $275 or $245 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades K-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

ROSEN JCC SUPERAWESOMECOOL ART STUDIO CAMP 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Each day features different take-home projects that will include the pottery wheel, clay sculpture, canvas painting and crafts.

Camp dates: June 3-7, July 1-5 and Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $330 or $299 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades K-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

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FLORIDA FILM ACADEMY

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lorida Film Academy offers a wide range of camps this year, covering areas

from filmmaking to video games.

Camps will take place at Florida Film Academy’s Winter Garden campus, 1261 Winter GardenVineland Road, Winter Garden.

To learn more or to sign up, visit flfilmacademy.com or call (407) 654-8400.

MAKE A MOVIE Details: Students work together as a film crew to make their own original movies. Camp dates: June 3-24; July 29 to Aug. 2; Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $300 per week Ages: 7-18

YOUTUBE STUDIO Details: Students will learn what it takes to create, market and brand their own YouTube Channels.

Camp dates: June 10-14; Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $395 Ages: 12-18, 8-11 for August YouTube camp

CAMP REMAKE! Details: Make your own summer blockbuster movie. Camp dates: June 17-21 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

CAMP CREATE Details: Students get to enjoy workshops in acting, movie-making, animation, prop crafts and more.

Camp dates: June 17-21 Tuition: $350 Ages: 5-7

GETTING INTO CHARACTER Details: Students choose a storybook character or create one of their own, write their character’s story and bring that character to life in a movie.

Camp dates: June 24-28 Tuition: $350 Ages: 7-18

DSLR FILMMAKING Details: Recommended for students who are beyond the beginner “Make a Movie” camp and are ready for something a little more challenging.

Students get immersed in the world of DSLR filmmaking as they produce their own films and movie trailers.

Camp dates: Jun 24-28 Tuition: $425 Ages: 12-18

LIGHTS, ACTION, MAKE A MOVIE!

VFX MOVIE MOVIE-MAKING CAMP

Details: The Florida Film Academy’s annual three-day movie making camp in honor of the Fourth of July holiday.

Camp dates: July 1-3 Tuition: $180 Ages: 13-18

Details: This hands-on camp is the perfect immersive movie FX program for students of all skill levels who want to learn how to create the kind of eyepopping effects you see in all the big Hollywood movies.

Camp dates: July 15-19 Tuition: $595 Ages: 13-18

CAMP MARVELOUS Details: Students create their own superhero stories and invite their families to the blockbuster screening event of the summer.

Camp dates: July 8-12 Tuition: $300 Ages: 7-18

ANIME ART AND DESIGN Details: Students will learn about the artistic aspects of Asian art style of anime.

Camp dates: July 8-12 Tuition: $595 Ages: 13-18

COSTUMING AND PROP DESIGN INTENSIVE Details: This intensive costuming and prop design summer camp is a one of a kind, hands-on, project-based experience.

Camp dates: July 8-12 Tuition: $700 Ages: 11-18

ACTING STUDIO PRESENTS: MYSTERY THEATER Details: This one-of-a-kind experience challenges actors to work together as a team as they create a pre-scripted, fictitious story that will be performed at the end of the week.

Parents are invited to watch, gather clues and help “solve the mystery” in this live, interactive performance.

Camp dates: July 15-19, July 22-26 Tuition: $425 Ages: 7-12, 13-18 for July 22-26

MAKE UP AND PROSTHETICS Details: This intensive movie makeup summer camp a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience. Students will learn special effects makeup techniques, prosthetic sculpting and design and cosplay and character creation.

Camp dates: July 22-26 Tuition: $700 Ages: 11-18

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ART AND ANIMATION Details: This class is designed to teach fundamentals of drawing, painting, color, sculpture and design.

Camp dates: July 22-26 Tuition: $595 Ages: 9-12

THE ART OF CHARACTER DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Details: This course will focus on how characters are professionally created for movies, animation, video games, and graphic novels. Students will learn advanced anatomy, advanced character development, fashion design, advanced character design, character outline and story development.

Camp dates: Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $595 Ages: 13-18

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127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden Details: Children have the opportunity to explore a variety of artwork and artistic styles, including painting on canvas, drawing and 2D and 3D artwork, drawing and working with fabrics.

Camp dates: June 10-14 (It’s Only Natural); June 17-21 (Art through the Ages); June 2428 (Traditions and Cultures); July 8-12 (Let’s Create) Tuition: $120 per week per child Registration: wgart.org/ summer-art-at-sobo Ages: Entering grades 2 and up Contact: (407) 347-7996

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE REP Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando Details: These weeklong camps are designed to foster self-confidence, creative thinking, problem-solving

skills, collaboration, trust and discipline through the medium of the performing arts.

Camp dates: Weeklong camps running June 3 to Aug. 9 Tuition: Varies Registration: orlandorep.com/youthacademy/camps-classes Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 896-7365

SUPERAWESOMECOOL POTTERY CLAY AND CANVAS CAMPS Super Awesome Cool Pottery, 6100 S. Orange Ave., Orlando; Northlake Park Community School, 9055 Northlake Parkway, Orlando; Rosen Jewish Community Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando; Bay Meadows Elementary, 9150 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando; Keene’s Crossing Elementary School, 5240 Keene’s Pheasant Drive, Windermere Details: Students will learn how to spin a bowl on the

potter’s wheel, sculpt with clay and paint with acrylic on canvas. There also will be a Potter’s Wheel Camp at the studio and a STEAM camp at Northlake Park and Keene’s Crossing.

Camp dates: June 4 to Aug. 9, specific dates vary by location.

Tuition: Varies Registration: SuperAwesomeCool.com/ camp Ages: Entering first grade and up Contact: (407) 720-3699

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RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS 618 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Details: Various classes will be offered throughout the summer for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Students will learn about a variety of dance techniques as well as explore cultural dances, acting and musical theater.

Camp dates: June 3 to July 28 Tuition: Varies Registration: russianballetorlando.org/ summer-program Ages: 2-22 Contact: (407) 896-0309

SCHOOL OF ROCK ORLANDO ROCK 101 CAMP 6700 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 140, Orlando Details: An introductory camp where students will learn a basic understanding of singing, guitar, drums, bass, keyboard and basic music theory relating to rock ’n’ roll. All camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camp dates: July 1-3 Tuition: $295 Registration: For details visit, locations.schoolofrock. com/orlando Ages: 8-11 Contact: (407) 710-9100

SCHOOL OF ROCK ORLANDO PERFORMANCE CAMP 6700 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 140, Orlando Details: Recommended for children with some vocal or instrument experience. Students will learn what it takes to deliver a real rock performance. The camp includes group rehearsals, music trivia, song casting and one-on-one attention from instructors. All camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camp dates: June 3-7 (Best of the 90s); June 17-21 (One Hit Wonders); July 22-26( Classic Rock Rewind) Tuition: $295 Registration: For details visit, locations.schoolofrock.com/ orlando Ages: 8-18 Contact: (407) 710-9100

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2667 Bruton Boulevard • Orlando, Florida 32805

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SUMMER FUN 2019

THEATRE SOUTH PLAYHOUSE CAMPS 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, Orlando

THEATER CAMP St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando Details: This camp provides plenty of theater fun in a safe, scripture-based environment.

Camp dates: June 10-14 Tuition: Call for information Registration: Call for information Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 876-4991 or stlukes.org/camps

WEST ORANGE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden Details: The West Orange Summer Music Camp is a two-week camp offering comprehensive music education by professional educators and musicians in a fun, exciting and positive environment for students entering first- through eighth-

grades. This camp will offer four tracks: Elementary Music (first through third grades); Special Needs Music; Beginning Band (fourth through sixth grades); and Concert Band (seventh and eighth grades).

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 to 6 and June 10 to 13. A camp concert will take place at 6 p.m. June 13.

Tuition: $180. An extendedday option is available for $50 Registration: westorangeband. com Ages: Entering first through eighth grades Contact: westorangeband.com

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Details: Weeklong camps feature a variety of shows and teach students new acting skills, vocal exercises and dancing.

Camp dates: June 3-7 (The Greatest Showman); June 10-30 (Summer Stock Full Production Camp: Rock of Ages); June 10-14 (Come from a Waitress); June 1721 (Camp Etiquette Royal Charm Training); June 24-30 (Camp Broadway); July 1-5, No camp July 4 (Rotten to the Core Zombie Camp); July

1-5, No Camp July 4 (Dear Evan Hamilton); July 8-28 (Summer Stock Full Production Camp: A Chorus Line); July 8-12 (Camp Annie); July 15-19 (Camp Newsies Rock!); Aug. 5-9 (I Wanna Moana) Aug. 5-9 (Camp Mean Girls) Tuition: Varies Registration: theatresouthplayhouse.org/ summer-camps Ages: Varies Contact: (407) 489-4458

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EDUCATION CAMPS AUDUBON’S RAPTOR CAMP Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland Details: Join the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for a week of Raptor Camp, which connects students with nature through personal interaction with birds of prey, games, crafts and science experiments.

Camp dates: Two sessions: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4-8 (entering first through third grades); and June 18-22 (entering fourth through sixth grades). Early- and after-care available; $5 per hour. Tuition: $175 Registration: Ongoing at fl.audubon.org/raptor-camp through May 7 Ages: Entering first through sixth grades Contact: auduboncbop@ audubon.org or (407) 6440190

BRICKS 4 KIDZ SUMMER CAMP West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden; Montverde Academy, 17235 Seventh St., Montverde; Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: These LEGO-themed camps offer themed weeks, including Star Wars Galaxy, Wizards and Muggles, Brick City Engineers, Minecraft, Space Adventures, Super Hero Academy, Teenage Brick Turtles and more.

Camp dates: Winter Garden program, June 3 to Aug. 9; Clermont program, June 24 to 28, July 8 to 12, and July 22 to 26; Dr. Phillips YMCA program, June 3 to 7, June 17 to 21, and July 22 to 26 Tuition: Drop-in rate of one half-day camp (9 a.m. to noon) for $35, or one full-day camp (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for $50; weekly

pricing ranges from $105 for half-day camps to $175 for full-day camps. Early care and after care available from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. at $40 per child Registration: Ongoing; bit.ly/2nc85D4 Ages: Entering kindergarten through sixth grade Contact: Call (407) 603-5439 for Winter Garden program; for Clermont location, call (407) 469-2561; and for Dr. P. Phillips YMCA location, call (407) 351-9417

CAMP INVENTION FAST FORWARD Windermere Elementary, 11125 Park Ave., Windermere; Montverde Academy, 17235 Seventh St., Montverde; Holy Family Catholic School, 5129 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Make your child’s summer epic with Camp Invention’s 2019 program.

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knowledge. Campers make a variety of DIY projects with modules, such as Robotic Pet Vet, Stick To It, Optibot and Mod My Mini Mansion.

Camp dates: Windermere Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 24 to 27; Holy Family Catholic School, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 3 to 7; Montverde Academy, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 10 to 13, July 29 to Aug. 1 Tuition: Windermere Elementary, $270; Holy Family, $230 Registration: Ongoing; register online at campinvention.org Ages: Entering kindergarten through sixth grade Contact: For Montverde Academy location, (407) 469-2561; for Windermere location, (407) 876-7520; For Holy Family Catholic School location, (407) 876-9344

CAMP WONDER Park Maitland School, 1450 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland Details: Park Maitland’s Camp Wonder seeks to ignite children’s imaginations and explore how wonder-fully fun learning can be. Each of the four weekly themes combines art, science, technology, and outdoor activities that are crafted to keep children of all ages engaged, entertained and excited.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 3 to 28; July 8 to 26.

(Before and after care available for $50 per week) Registration: Ongoing at parkmaitland. org/camps Tuition: Half-day camps are $250; Full day camps are $325 to $350 per week Ages: Entering kindergarten to seventh grade Contact: John Courson, JCourson@parkmaitland.org, or Joy Sonntag, JSonntag@ parkmaitland.org

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CENTRAL FLORIDA PREPARATORY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

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1450 Citrus Ave., Gotha Details: Do you want your child to continue learning throughout the summer? Does your child just want to have fun? This camp can help with both. Located at Central Florida Preparatory School, this camp is taught by experienced and creative teachers.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 through July 26 Tuition: $120 per week for current CFP students; $145 per week for non-students; $25 non-refundable deposit per week to reserve your child’s spot Registration: Ongoing at cfprep.org/summer-camp Ages: Entering pre-K3 through grade 5 Contact: (407) 2908073 or cfprep.org

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gradens, 3755 N.W. Highway 17-92, Sanford Details: Explore exciting summer programs, including half- and full-day camps.

Choose from a variety of fun and exciting camps such as “Animal ZOOmology,” “Jungle to Jungle “Ickyology, ”Pirates of the ZOOribbean” and more. Earlyand after-care available.

Camp dates: June 3 to Aug. 9 Tuition: Varies. Discounts available for annual passholders and all-day options.

Registration: Ongoing; available online at centralfloridazoo. org/summercamp Ages: Halfand full-day camps, ages 5 to 17; Cub Club programs, ages 2 to 5. Contact: (407) 3234450, Ext. 123, education@ centralfloridazoo.org or centralfloridazoo.org swwxc

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Camp Gan Israel is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations, through a stimulating camping experience. Campers are infused with a deep sense of pride in their Jewish heritage, and love for the land of Israel. We put great focus on child safety and program quality. We offer a variety of “Funshops” to suit each camper’s interest and talent.

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Cranium Academy, 4068 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden Details: The summer program at Cranium Academy offers 11 weeks of fun and learning for students with a wide range of interests in the arts, humanities and sciences.

Camp dates: Monday to Friday, June 3 to Aug. 16. Extendedday camps (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), full-day camps (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and full-day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Tuition: Prices vary from $220 to $370 weekly; 10% discount when enrolled five weeks or more. Registration: Ongoing at craniumacademy. com/summer-camp-wintergarden Ages: 2 to 10 Contact: (407) 294-6950 or info@ craniumclubhouse.com

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL KIDS SUMMER CAMP Foreign Language Immersion School, 1530 Celebration Blvd., Suite 103, Celebration Details: Students will participate in a fun and educational experience where they get the opportunity to learn about science through interactive, hands-on science activities — all in the Spanish language. Classes will allow students to become junior scientists for the summer and embark on a

series of adventures all facilitated in the Spanish language by highly trained educators who are native speakers. All meals and snacks are included.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 to Aug. 3 Tuition: $249 per week; free morning care available from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and after care available from 4 to 6 p.m. at a weekly rate of $25 Registration: Ongoing; no fee Ages: 5 to 10 Contact: (321) 939-4177 or contact@ languageimmersionschool. com

IBRICK ACADEMY LEGO ROBOTICS CAMP Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter GardenVineland Road, Windermere; Rosen JCC, 11184 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando Details: LEGO Master Builder camps and LEGO Robotics camps are available at these two West Orange/Windermere locations. All camps are run by state-certified, iBrick-trained teachers. They are fully trained, educated and capable of offering your child a good day of fun while learning. Other dates and locations are available throughout Greater Orlando.

Camp dates: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14 (Windermere Prep); June 3-7, 10-14,17-21, 24-28 (Rosen JCC) Tuition: TBA Registration: Ongoing at ibrickacademy. com; for camp at Rosen JCC, visit JCC website Ages: 7 to 14 Contact: (407) 230-6100 or fun@ibrickacademy.com

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ID TECH CAMP Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Details: Kids and teens will discover coding, game development, robotics and design in an inspiring, collegiate setting. With an average of eight students per instructor, small class sizes ensure students will receive personalized instruction and excel at his or her own pace.

Explore for one week, or return for multiple sessions to build an impressive portfolio.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from June 10 through July 19 Tuition: Begins at $879 per week Registration: $285 deposit Ages: 7 to 17 Contact: idtech.com

KIDS’ COLLEGE BY LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE Lake Sumter State College, 1250 N. Hancock Road, Clermont Details: Kids’ College, sponsored by Lake-Sumter State College, has a mission to provide an enriching academic summer experience for schoolage children to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and have an opportunity for exploration and discovery. This year’s theme is “Catch Your Dreams.”

Camp dates: Mondays through Thursdays. Half-days are from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.; full days are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program dates: June 10 to 20, June 24 to July 3, and July 8 to 18. Tuition: $105 half-days, $210 full days (for the eightday sessions); $93 half-days, $186 full days (for the sevenday session) Registration: Opens April 1. Register at Bit.ly/2pcYZrT Ages: 7 to 14 Contact: (352) 365-3556 or lssc.edu/kidscollege/Pages/ Clermont.aspx

MEAD BOTANICAL GARDEN YOUNG NATURALIST CAMP 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park Details: Campers will have fun interacting with nature in the beautiful and unique setting of Mead Botanical Garden.

They will make discoveries about wildlife, wetlands, plants, the environment and our ecosystem.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19; July 22-26. Extended care available. Tuition: $245 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5-12 Contact: (407) 5993397 or camp@meadgarden. org

MY TEK LAB SUMMER CAMPS 540 S. U.S. 27, Suite B, Minneola Details: My TEK Lab offers weekly and day summer camps geared toward the inner techie in each child.

Themes and topics of learning include creating viral mobile games, battle bots, video-game design, electronics and musical engineering.

Camp dates: Monday to Thursday. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 6 to 10, and 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 11 to 17.

Dates to be announced. Tuition: Price varies. Registration: Ongoing at myteklab.com; one-time fee of $35 Ages: 6 to 17 Contact: (352) 577-9242 or jsouders@myteklab.com

OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMP Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland Details: Oakland Nature Preserve offers environmentthemed weeklong summer camps for elementary-age students where they can gain an understanding of plants, animals, and ecosystems via guest speakers, wildlife encounters, games, crafts and outdoor activities.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 17 to 21 (Habitat 101); June 24 to 28 (Creatures of the Night); July 8 to 12 (Backbone not Required); July 15 to 18 (Florida Time Warp); July 22 to 16 (The Lora and More) Tuition: Members receive a weekly rate of $150 per child for the first week, and a discounted rate of $125 for any additional weeks. Nonmembers pay a weekly rate of $175 per child. Extended care is available for $25 per child per week. Registration: Ongoing; available online at oaklandnaturepreserve. org/summer-camp Ages: 6 to 12 Contact: (407) 905-0054 or information@ oaklandnaturepreserve.org

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ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM Orange County Public Library locations Details: Orange County Public Library locations will present Build a Better World, a program with educational events, camps and activities.

Camp dates: June 1 through Aug. 3 Tuition: Varies Registration: Opened April 1.

Register at ocls.info/srpkids Ages: Varies Contact: ocls. info/srpkids

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER’S ADVENTURES IN HISTORY CAMPS 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Details: The camp provides a fun learning environment that combines history with STEM content through hands-on activities, interactive guestspeaker programs and exciting field trips. The camp’s 2019 themes include Art Smart Historians, To Orlando & Beyond, Vintage Vacay, Wild Wild Florida, Museum Nomads, Time Travelers, Order in the Court and more.

Camp dates: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Earlybird prices through April 15: $150 for members, $175 for non-members. Regular price (starting April 16) $175 for members and $200 for nonmembers. Orange County Government employees eligible for member discount.

Tuition includes early- and after-care, field trips, camp T-shirt, and weekly pizza party. Registration: Ongoing at thehistorycenter. org/education/ summercamp-2019 Ages: 6 to 11 Contact: (407) 836-8580

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMP Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando Details: These camps provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes hands-on learning while fostering excitement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 27 through Aug. 9; free extended care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Tuition: Weekly rates for preschool ($230 for members and $260 for non-members); kindergarten to fourth grade

($230 for members, $260 for non-members); fifth to sixth grade ($285 for members, $325 for non-members); seventh to ninth grade ($375 for members, $425 for nonmembers). All rates include extended care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.. Multiweek and sibling discounts available. Registration: Ongoing; available online osc. org/learn/camps/summercamps Ages: Preschool through entering ninth grade Contact: (407) 5142112 or osc.org/education/ summercamps

ROSEN JCC IBRICKACADEMY LEGO CAMP Rosen JCC, 11184 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando Details: Students will work with the new LEGO EV3 Robot to learn building, programing and the art and science behind robotics engineering. Sign up for one week or all four. Different projects are available each week.

Camp dates: June 3-28 Tuition: $330 or $299 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades K-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

SEAWORLD ORLANDO SUMMER CAMPS SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando Details: SeaWorld Orlando’s summer day camps offer educational experiences filled with up-close animal encounters, activities and crafts.

Camp dates: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 2. After care available 3 to 6 pm for $100 per camper per week. Tuition: Weekly costs range between $280 to $380 Registration: Ongoing at bit. ly/2FDBFhi Ages: Preschool through entering 12th grade Contact: (407) 545-5550 or seaworldcamps.com/orlando

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StarChild Windermere, 11815 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere; StarChild Winter Garden,1324 Winter GardenVineland Road, Winter Garden Details: StarChild Academy programs feature field trips and guest speakers who visit its locations.

Camp dates: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 30 to Aug. 9 (Winter Garden location); call for information on Windermere location Tuition: $210 per week (Windermere location); $220 (Winter Garden location) Registration: $100 registration fee for new child. Fill out application at starchildacademy.com and bring to preferred location.

Ages: Entering kindergarten through fifth grade Contact: StarChild Windermere, (407) 876-7827; StarChild Winter Garden, (407) 877-0345, or email info@ StarChildWinterGarden.com

Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere; Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden; Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park Details: This five-day experience gives participants the chance to discover their own passions and interests while beginning to recognize the power they possess as they start discovering the entrepreneur within themselves.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Windermere Preparatory School: June 17 to 21 (sixth through 10th grades), June 24 to 28 (sixth through 10th grades); Foundation Academy: July 8 to 12 (sixth through 10th grades); Trinity Prep: June 10-14 (sixth and seventh grades), June 17-21 (eighth through 10th grades) Tuition: $349 per student Ages: Entering sixth through 10th grades Contact: joinstartupstudio.com/ summer-camps

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GENERAL CAMPS

Details: Orlando World Center Marriott has combined the best aspects of summer programs to create a wonderful experience.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 through Aug. 10 Tuition: $200 per week Registration: Ongoing at worldcentersummercamp.com Ages: 5 to 11 Contact: (407) 238-8980

ANDREW HANSEN MANDELL JCC SUMMER CAMPS 2018 The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland Details: Since 1973, The Roth Family JCC has been home to the Andrew Hansen Mandell JCC Summer Camps in the heart of Maitland. The camps include Camp J, Camp J Junior, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps and Aquatics.

Camp dates: Varies by program Tuition: Varies by program Registration: orlandojcc. org/summer-camps Ages: 18 months and up Contact: orlandojcc.org/summer-camps

CAMP ITHIEL 2037 Hempel Ave., Gotha Details: Camp Ithiel offers multiple summer camps that give youth the chance to experience God and His creation outdoors, along with the comfort of air-conditioned facilities. There will be multiple weeks of overnight camps for various ages at the Gotha location. Camp dates: Varies by age group; Family Peace Camp runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 Tuition: Ranges from $125 to $360 depending on age of camper and type of camp; Family Peace camp $28 for children, $38 for adults Registration: campithiel. org/summer-camps/register Ages: 6 to 18-plus Contact: (407) 984-7390 or summer@ campithiel.org

CAMP J Rosen JCC, 11184 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando Details: Camp J is more than just a camp — it’s a family.

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their curiosity. The JCC offers general, sports, arts and science camps.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Ranges from $225 to $300 per week; $195 to $260 per week for JCC members Registration: RosenJCC.org/CampJ Ages: 1 to entering eighth grade Contact: (407) 387-5330

CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS SUMMER CAMP Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford Details: Explore this exciting summer programs including Cub Club programs and halfand full-day camps for children ages 2 to 17. Choose from a wide variety of fun and exciting camps such as Dr. Zoo Little, Ickyology, Wildlife Warriors and Zoology in Action. Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Varies based on camp length and annual pass-holder status; call for information Registration: centralfloridazoo. org/summercamp Ages: 2 to 17 Contact: (407) 3234450, Ext. 123, or education@ centralfloridazoo.com

CITY OF OCOEE SUMMER CAMP Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee Details: Days full of activities, such as field trips, arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Camp pricing coming soon. Check back at ocoee.org/155/ youth-programs or call for information. Registration: Ongoing; call for information Ages: 5 to 12 Contact: (407) 905-3180

CITY OF WINTER GARDEN SUMMER CAMP Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden Details: Activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, games and sports.

Camp dates: Call for dates Ages: Children entering first through eighth grades Tuition: Varies depending on resident/non-resident status Registration: Ongoing Contact: (407) 656-4155

KID’S WORLD SUMMER CAMP 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando

Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: This camp will feature a variety of activities, including crafts, in-house field trips, swimming, sports, dance, cooking, martial arts and yoga.

Specialized half-day camps and extended-day care are also available.

Camp dates: Weekly themed sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 2 Tuition: $270 per week ($330 for extended care).

Half-day camps vary; call for information. Camps for grades six to nine range from $250 to $430 per week, depending on length of day. Registration: Ongoing; available online at windermereprep.com/camp Ages: Kindergarten through ninth grade Contact: (407) 905-7737, Option 8, or camp@ windermereprep.com

MONTVERDE ACADEMY 17235 Seventh St., Montverde Details: MVA will offer a plethora of camps, including a day camp and Irish dance, tennis, invention and equestrian camps.

Camp dates: Varies by program; ranges from June 3 to Aug. 8 Tuition: $199 per week Registration: montverde. org Ages: Kindergarten through eighth grade Contact: montverde.org

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Explore Nature!

2019 Summer Camps Explore the environment while gaining an understanding of plants, animals, and the ecosystems in which they exist. Guest speakers, wildlife encounters, games, crafts, outdoor activities, and more!

Week 1—Habitat 101 Week 2—Creatures of the Night Week 3—Backbone Not Required!

Week 4—Florida Time Warp Week 5—The Lorax, and more…

June 17-21 June 24-28 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26

For more information visit www.OaklandNaturePreserve.org 747 Machete Tr. Oakland, FL 407-905-0054

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Open to ages 6-12, ages 5-12 week 45only $150 for members / $175 for non members Before and aftercare available!

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ORANGEWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

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Summer Schedule: Week 1: From Screen to Stage Camp • July 8-12 Performance at 5:00 on Friday, July 12

Week 2: Heroes and Villains Camp • July 15-19

1300 Maitland Blvd., Maitland Details: Orangewood offers a variety of fun and educational camps all summer long.

Themes include parks and museums and American Girl doll camp, as well as princess, dinosaurs, oceans, video production, food science and craft camps.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions June 3 through Aug. 2 Tuition: Email for information Registration: Online at orangewoodchristian.org/ summerspolight_2019.cfm Ages: Entering pre-K4 through eighth grade Contact: Sarah Powell, spowell@ocsrams.org

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Week 3: Disney on Broadway Camp • July 22-26 Performance at 5:00 on Friday, July 26

Week 4: Best of Broadway Camp • July 29-August 2 Performance at 5:00 on Friday, August 2

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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando Details: These summer camps are designed for kids who love animals. Campers will experience hands-on activities with shelter pets, gain knowledge from educational speakers and enjoy animalrelated arts and crafts

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 2 Tuition: $220 per week Registration: Ongoing; available online at petallianceorlando.org/ community-involvement/ general-camp-information Ages: Entering third through eighth grades Contact: (407) 248-1746 or Choude@ PetAllianceOrlando.org

PIAGET ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP Piaget Academy, 6395 Raleigh St., Orlando (MetroWest) Details: This program promotes social, emotional, intellectual and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment.

Program is enriched with dance, drama, sports and field trips.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: 6 to 10 Contact: (407) 293-9372

SKATING CAMPS AT LET’S SKATE Let’s Skate, 14207 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Details: Campers have fun and stay fit all summer long at this skating camp.

Camp dates: All summer long Tuition: $35 per day or $150 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: 4 and up Contact: (407) 614-3812 or letsskateorlando.com

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando Details: This camp features programs for all ages and interests, from sports and theatric production to art and cooking.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 1 Tuition: $125 to $350 Registration: thefirstacademy. org/academics/summerquest/#registration; online registration ends at 3 p.m.

Friday, May 17 Ages: Varies Contact: Doug Cohen, (407) 206-8634

Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park Details: Campers will enjoy a plethora of activities in this summer camp.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: $85 per child (Winter Park resident); $105 per child (non-resident); discounts available for multiple children. Registration: $25 plus $4 deposit for each week enrolled; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30 (residents). Non-resident registration begins Tuesday, April 9. Ages: Entering first through eighth grades. Junior counselor program for grades nine through 12 also available.

Contact: cityofwinterpark.org

YMCA CAMPS Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando; Roper YMCA Family Center, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden; Sunset Park Elementary; 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere; Palm Lake Elementary, 8000 Pin Oak Drive, Orlando; Lake Sybelia Elementary, 600 Sandspur Road, Maitland Details: The Y’s trained staff provides safe, high-quality care, so parents can have

(Students must have completed kindergarten) *1 WEEK CLASSES (Mon-Fri) *2 HOUR SESSIONS* (supply fee included)

peace of mind while at work. At the Y, good childcare is good family care.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Registration: Ongoing at ymcacentralflorida.com Ages: Entering first through ninth grades Contact: camp@ cfymca.org

YMCA CAMP WEWA YMCA Camp Wewa, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka Details: Camp Wewa is a 70acre, all-inclusive overnight camp and is operated by the YMCA of Central Florida. Its experiential-development programs offer campers an incredible, life-altering experience to forge new friendships, discover hidden talents and build their own community.

Camp dates: June 2 to July 26 Ages: 8 to 17 Tuition: Prices vary, call for more information Registration: Ongoing at bit. ly/2HGn5VO Contact: (407) 886-1240

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CAMP GAN ISRAEL

Camp Ithiel, 2037 Hempel Ave., Gotha Details: The camp intertwines Judaism into every activity, song, cheer and performance.

Activities include sports, hunts, dance and song, swimming, boating and field trips. A Fun Shop option will include activities such as a ropes course, archery, dance, art, sewing and food decorating.

When: Four weekly sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

June 24 through July 19.

Extended day is available.

Ages: 2 to 12 Tuition: $160 per week before May 1; $180 after that date. Extended-day cost is $25 per week. Registration: ilovegi.com Contact: 800-7657905 or ilovegi.com

CAMP HORIZON 7369 Sunnyside Drive, Leesburg Details: These one-week overnight camps combine activities such as water-skiing, tubing, sailing and swimming with chapel time, prayer time and cabin devotions. When: Junior Camps and Teen Camps available throughout the summer Ages: 8-12 (Junior Camp) and 13-17 (Teen Camp) Cost: $275 per week Contact: (352) 728-5822 or CampHorizon.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINTER GARDEN 125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden VBS Theme: In the Wild When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 3-7 Ages: Children who are 3 by August 2018 through those who just completed fifth grade. Cost: $5 Registration: fbcwg.org Contact: ahetrick@fbcwg.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WINDERMERE

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ORLANDO

300 Main St., Windermere VBS Theme: TBD When: June 24-28: 9 a.m. to noon for regular VBS, 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children with special needs Cost: $12 Registration: myfbcw.com Contact: children@fbcwindermere.com

5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando VBS Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good When: 8:30 a.m. to noon June 17-21 Ages: Call for information Cost: 25 per child for campers (grades pre-K through fifth) and Catechists in Training (grades six through 12) Registration: Closes June 3; visit holyfamilyorlando.com Contact: (407) 876-6331 or VBS@holyfamilyorlando.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WINTER GARDEN 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden VBS Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good When: 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19 Ages: 4-year-olds through rising sixth-graders. Older students can serve as crew leaders.

Cost: $20 Registration: fumcwg.org Contact: (407) 656-1135

FOUND LIFE CHURCH 1001 W. Plant St., Winter Garden VBS Theme: Power Up! VBX When: 7 to 9 p.m. July 1719 Cost Free Registration: foundlife.churchcenter.com/ registrations or at the door Contact: email foundlifekids@ gmail.com

LAKE AURORA CHRISTIAN CAMP 237 Golden Bough Road, Lake Wales Details: This program features wilderness, traditional and leadership camps. Choose oneto five-night options based on grade level. When: Call for information Registration: LakeAurora.org; open house 2 to 6 p.m. May 5 Cost: Varies by camp Ages: Entering first through 12th grades Contact: (863) 696-1102 or LakeAurora. org

LIFEBRIDGE CHURCH 12120 Chase Road, Windermere VBS Theme: To Mars and Beyond When: 6 to 8 p.m. July 8-12 Cost: Call for information Registration: lifebridgechurch. org Contact: kidlife@ lifebridgechurch.org or (407) 505-4888

MAITLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4701, 341 N. Orlando Ave, Maitland VBS Theme: Power Up: Raise Your Game When: June 1721 Cost: Call for information Registration: maitlandpres. org/vbs Contact: (407) 6443455, Ext. 332

MOSAIC CHURCH 14175 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden VBS Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good When: 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14 Ages: Completed kindergarten through fifth grade Cost: Free Registration: thisismosaic.org Contact: kerriannh@thisismosaic.org

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ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUMMER CAMP

1105 N. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee VBS Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good When: 7 p.m.

June 24-28 Ages: 5-11 Cost: Free Registration: ocoeecog. com Contact: Rebecca Smith, (407) 656-8011.

QUEST CHURCH SUMMER BLAST CAMP 1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha Details: Summer Blast Camp offers learning activities, inhouse field trips and water days. For children ages 4 years old to those entering eighth grade. When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

June 3 through Aug. 9 Cost: $17 per day for short days, $22 for long days. Only pay for the days your child attends.

Registration: Under the Children’s tab at questpc.org; $20 registration fee Contact: (407) 293-3696, questpc.org or awengert@questpc.org

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando VBS Theme: Live B.I.G. — Built-in Goodness When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17-21; with an option for extended day until 5 p.m. Ages: VPK through rising sixth grade Cost: $45 for VBS plus $25 per day for extended day. Cost includes a T-shirt Registration: st.lukes.org/camps Contact: st.lukes.org/camps

4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Full-day camps are available July 8-12, July 15-19 and July 22-26 for elementary age and July 8-12 and July 1519 for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. When: Times vary, with an extended-day option Cost: $140 for first through sixth grade, plus $50 weekly for extended day; $60 for preschool and kindergarten, plus $20 daily for extended day Registration: st.lukes.org/ camps

STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 611 West Ave., Ocoee VBS Theme: In the Wild When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 3-7 Ages: Completed pre-K3 through sixth grade Cost: Free Registration: In person on the first day Contact: (407) 6562351

WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden VBS Theme: Miraculous Mission — Jesus Saves the World When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 9-12 Ages: 3 years to sixth grade Cost: Free Registration: cocwo.com Contact: (407) 656-2770

WINTER PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park VBS Theme: To Mars and Beyond! When: June 1721Ages: 3 years (potty trained) through completed fifth grade Cost: $30 per child; $75 for three or more children Registration: winppc.org Contact: (407) 647-1467

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SPORTS CAMPS

AMANDA CROMWELL SOCCER ACADEMY COLLEGE BOUND CHAMPIONS ACADEMY 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Details: College Bound Champions Academy is an all-girls soccer camp designed for the advanced field player and goalkeeper. This camp is ideal for any player between the ages of 9 and 17 who is considering playing at the next level.

Camp dates: May 31 to June 2 Tuition: $575 residential; $470 commuter Registration: collegeboundchampions academy.registration. payscape.com/ programs/509/ college-boundchampionsacademy-2019 Ages: 9-17 Contact: acromwell@athletics. ucla.edu

CHEER SURGE 2019 Calypso Cay Resort, 4951 Calypso Cay Way, Kissimmee Details: This camp provides skill-based, individualized instruction for campers ages 8-17 who love to cheer, want to improve their technique and compete at a higher level.

Camp dates: June 23-28 Tuition: $1,599 by June 1; $1,699 after June 1 Registration: CheerSurge. com Ages: 8-17 Contact: info@ cheersurge.com

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BASEBALL CAMP

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BASKETBALL CAMP

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Baseball camp at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA is designed to teach young baseball players the fundamentals of the game.

Participants will learn how to catch, throw, bat and field in a fun team atmosphere.

The focus of the camp is to have fun, meet new friends and play in a non-competitive environment.

Camp dates: July 1-5 (no camp July 4) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through third grades Contact: dpycamps. com

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Campers learn the basic fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, passing and basic principles of defense. Individual skills and team concepts are taught in a recreational and safe environment.

Camp dates: June 10-14 and July 22-26 (first through third grade), June 3-7 and Aug. 5-9 (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

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DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA FLAG FOOTBALL

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA FUN & FITNESS CAMP

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Campers will learn positions, formations, types of play, and the fundamentals of football while emphasizing good sportsmanship, healthy competition, safety and fun.

Camp dates: June 17-21 and July 29 through Aug. 2 (first through third grade), June 1014 (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Campers will learn about all aspects of being healthy, with a mixture of games, routines and educational exercise.

Participants will end camp with a new found appreciation for strong arms, legs, hearts and lungs.

Camp dates: July 22-26 (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: Fourth through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: From basic puck work and shooting to successful stick-handling and passing techniques, kids will have a great time learning floor hockey fundamentals at this camp. Campers will play both indoor and outdoor hockey, learning basic skills and concepts. Focus will be placed on team play and skill development.

Camp dates: July 15-19 (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: Fourth through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) CAMP 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: In this recreational sports camp designed to keep your campers happy and healthy, we will spend time learning and improving their soccer skills with a new twist. Skill-building drills and scrimmages are all parts of development your camper’s athleticism.

Camp dates: June 24-28 (first through third grade), July 1-5 (No camp on July 5) (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

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DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA MULTI-SPORT CAMP

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA VOLLEYBALL CAMP

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Campers will play flag football, soccer, basketball and other sports. Multi-sports camp is designed to teach children sports and the value of exercise.

Camp dates: June 17-21 (seventh through ninth grade), July 8-12 (fourth through sixth grade), July 29 through Aug. 2, (seventh through ninth grade), Aug. 5-9 (first through third grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through ninth grades Contact: dpycamps. com

7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Learn the fundamentals of serving, bumping and setting in a fun atmosphere. Volleyball promotes sportsmanship and team work, as well as individual development. This fun sport has many health benefits, which include strengthening the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and improving handeye coordination and reflexes.

Camp dates: June 17-21 Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: Fourth through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA SOCCER CAMP 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Learn the most popular sport in the world and improve your skills in this fun-filled recreational camp.

Camp dates: June 3-7 and July 15-19 (first through third grade), July 29 through Aug. 2 (fourth through sixth grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@ cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps.com

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7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando Details: Camp is designed to help campers understand and grow with the basic skills of tennis. Lessons will focus on serving, rallies, scoring and playing points.

Camp dates: June 24-28 (fourth through sixth grade), July 8-12 (first through third grade) Tuition: $185 members/$310 non-members Registration: Ongoing; email Srennert@cfymca.org to sign up. Ages: First through sixth grades Contact: dpycamps. com

FIVE STARS VOLLEYBALL CLUB 2018 SUMMER CAMP Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden Details: The club will offer three camps — one for advanced and college players (14 to 18 years old, three seasons of club experience), one for beginner/ intermediate/advanced level players (8 to 15 years old) and lastly a camp for beginners/ intermediate level players (8 to 18 years old).

Camp dates: Advanced/ college from June 13-15 (June 13, noon to 4 p.m.; June 14-15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.); Beginner/ intermediate/advanced from June 25-28 (5 to 8 p.m.); Beginners/intermediate from July 16-18 (5 to 8 p.m.). Tuition: $225 (advanced/college); $125 (beginner/intermediate/ advanced); $125 (beginner/ intermediate) Registration: fivestarsvbc.com/page/ show/4159232-summercamps Ages: Varies Contact: fivestarsvbc@gmail.com; emily@fivestarsvbc.com; (407) 968-4839

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GREG LOVELADY BASEBALL CAMPS

10400 State Road 48, Howey-In-The-Hills Details: GGGA Summer Camps provide an interactive learning environment for junior golfers to learn how to improve their fundamentals, establish the development of their game and get a glimpse of what it’s like to train in the full-time junior program. In-depth training and golf technology are utilized and juniors will dive into the mental training not only to play like a champion but also think like one.

Camp dates: One- and twoweek camps from June 9 to Aug. 10 Tuition: Weekly Camps: $2,250/week for boarding (non-boarding: $1,850/week); two-week Tournament Training Camps — $4,950 for boarding/two weeks (non-boarding: $4,150/ two weeks) Registration: Online at ggga.com/programs/ summer-camp Ages: Call for information Contact: 1 (866) 639-9099 or info@ggga.com

82 N. Gemini Blvd., Orlando Details: Greg Lovelady Baseball Camps are a great opportunity to showcase your skills in front of the entire UCF baseball coaching staff, as well as receive instruction to better each individual skill set. Camps are dedicated to improving and developing each camper to be the best they can be, while providing drill series and a competitive atmosphere with organized games. Camps range in age from 5-13 for Youth Camps and grades nine through 12 for High School Top Prospect Camps.

Camp dates: Youth camps from June 17-20, June 24-27 and July 8-11; High School Prospect Camps July 28 Tuition: Youth camp: $275 full day, $195 half-day; High School Prospect Camp: $199 Registration: Ongoing Ages: 5-13 for Youth Camps; Grades 9-12 for High School Top Prospect Camps Contact: ucfbaseballcamps.com or email ttom@athletics.ucf.edu or call (407) 823-5265

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GYMNASTICS USA 13175 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Details: Stretch, tumble, twirl and play the summer away with crafts, games and more fun mixed in.

Camp dates: May 30 to Aug. 9 Tuition: $195 per week for non-members, $175 for members; or $45 per day for non-members, $38 for members; two-forone discounts, lunches and extended-stay prices available Registration: gymnasticsusa. us/camps Ages: 3-12 Contact: (407) 614-8361 or email admin-wg@gymnasticsusa.us

JOJO MARASCO LACROSSE CAMP Windermere High School, 5523 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere; Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere Details: Learn the game from former Syracuse University

20, July 22-26 and Aug. 5-9 (RDV Sportsplex); June 1014, July 8-12 and July 15-19 (Holy Family Catholic School) Tuition: $260 per week ($75 for mini camp on July 20 at RDV) Registration: nba.com/ magic/youth/basketballcamps Ages: 6-17

ORLANDO TENNIS ACADEMY

star and current Major League Lacrosse player JoJo Marasco.

Camp dates: Summer Camp Session I, 9 a.m. to noon, June 10-13 — Windermere High; JoJo’s Shooter School, 9 a.m. to noon July 15-17 — Windermere Prep Tuition: $275 for Summer Camp Session I; $325 for JoJo’s Shooter School Ages: Fourth through eighth grade (Summer Camp Session I); fourth through 12th grade (JoJo’s

Shooter School) Registration: jojomarascolacrosse.com/ campsandclinics

ORLANDO MAGIC CAMPS Holy Family Catholic School, 5129 S. Apopka-Vineland Road; RDV Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd.

Details: Get instruction from the National Basketball Academy.

Camp dates: June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8-12, July

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Camp dates: Sessions from May 27 to Aug. 9 Registration: orlandotennisacademy.com/ programs-and-registration Ages: Pre-K through high school Contact: (407) 928-6666 or info@thetennisteam.com

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ROLLINS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS 2019

8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando Details: Camp offers the ultimate in skills development.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 2 Tuition: $233.75 non-members, $174.25 members Registration: bit. ly/2YauXVw Ages: 12-15 Contact: (407) 916-2442

Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Details: The Rollins basketball program offers Summer Camps that are designed to improve a player’s basketball skills at any level of skill and experience.

Camp dates: Three weekly sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-21 Tuition: $260 (full day); $215 (half day) Registration: bit.ly/2UK6sfL Ages: 6-15

ROSEN JCC POP SQUAD CAMP 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando Details: Students will learn dance, cheers as well as practice jumps, pompoms and tumbling.

Camp dates: June 3-7 and Aug. 5-9 Tuition: $230 or $205 for JCC members Registration: rosenjcc.org Ages: Grades 1-8 Contact: (407) 387-5330

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Camp dates: June 16-21 (all skills); June 23-28 (tournament training) Tuition: Varies Registration: bit.ly/2FiT7Vk Ages: 9-18 Contact: 1-800-6453226

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205 Windermere Road, Winter Garden Details: SouthWest Aquatics offers aquatic survival skills, as well as private and group swimming lessons.

Camp dates: Varies Tuition: Varies Registration: Ongoing Ages: 6 months to adults Contact: (407) 905-0999

WEST ORANGE COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS CAMP 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden Details: The WOCC Tennis Camp offers children the opportunity to experience Arts & Crafts, Pool Activities & Tennis at WOCC. Meet a new friend and participate in a variety of games that will ensure a week of learning and fun.

Camp dates: Throughout the summer, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuition: $210 per five days; $195 per four days; $175 per

three days;$65 daily rate Registration: woclub.com/ tennis/ Ages: 3-18 Contact: (407) 758-2286

WINDERMERE TENNIS SUMMER CAMP Windermere Recreation Center, 11465 Park Ave., Windermere Details: Improve your skills while making tennis your sport of a lifetime.

Camp dates: TBD, Check site for updates Tuition: TBD Registration/ Ages: Visit mgtennis.com for information Contact: mgtennis.com/ windermere-tennis

WINTER GARDEN FENCING ACADEMY

WINTER PARK VOLLEYBALL CLUB

44 S. Main St., Winter Garden Details: Now is your chance to experience the thrill of sport combat in a safe environment.

Camp dates: Call for information Tuition: Call Registration: Ongoing Ages: Elementary through high school Contact: (407) 347-3807

133 Atlantic Drive, Maitland Details: The club offers fulland half-day weekly camps throughout Central Florida.

Camp dates: June 3 through Aug. 9 Tuition: Call Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call Contact: (321) 972-9991

WINTER GARDEN KARATE SUMMER CAMP 1165 E. Plant St., Suite 5, Winter Garden Details: In addition to two martial-arts classes a day, children participate in a variety of other activities such as obstacle courses, karate games, and arts and crafts.

Camp dates: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 4 to Aug. 10 Tuition: $109 per week Registration: Ongoing Ages: 4-13 Contact: (407) 8779951 or wintergardenkarate@ gmail.com

VICTORY MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP 2526 Maguire Road, Ocoee Details: Have a good time learning martial arts at these various Ocoee-based camps.

Camp dates: Weekly sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (half day) or 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (full day). June 3-7 (Performance Camp), June 24-28 (Boardbreaking Camp), July 15-19 (Action Camp), Aug. 5-9 (Safety Camp) Tuition: Varies; call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Call for information Contact: (407) 877-6800

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SPECIAL-NEEDS CAMPS BUILDING PATHWAYS SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS CAMP Because of confidentiality, call for Winter Garden address Details: Participants learn social and life skills as they engage in fun activities, including swimming, biking, tennis, basketball crafts and games, as well as attend weekly movies, shop for groceries and cook a group lunch.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays during the weeks of June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15 and July 22 Tuition: $350 per week Registration: (407) 654-9711 Ages: 11 and older (must be toilet trained and able to walk independently) Contact: buildingpathwaysinfo@gmail. com or building-pathways.com

CHANCE 2 DANCE Chance 2 Dance Studio, 264 S.R. 436, Casselberry Details: The seven weeks of summer dance camps are put on by professional dancers for children, youth and adults with varying needs and disabilities.

They include daily themed activities, stretches, skills, snacks and performance and choreography preparation.

Camp dates: Monday, June 10, through Friday, Aug. 2 Tuition: $899 for the entire seven weeks of day camp, $180 for a full week of camp, $50 for one day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration: chance2dancefl. org Ages: 8 and older Contact: (407) 588-9589

EASTER SEALS CAMP CHALLENGE 31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento Details: Peace of mind for you, and the summer adventure of a lifetime for your loved one.

Options include a weeklong, fully accessible overnight camp for children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

Exciting activities include zip-lining, swimming, archery, dancing, sports, music and drama.

Camp dates: Weekly Monday to Friday sessions from June 9 through July 25 Tuition: Call for information Registration: Ongoing Ages: Varies Contact: (352) 383-4711 or camp@ fl.easterseals.com

INTERVENTIONS UNLIMITED SOCIAL SKILLS SUMMER CAMP Interventions Unlimited, 848 Executive Drive, Oviedo Details: If your child has a difficult time making friends, this camp can help. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, this program focuses on improving your child’s social communication by teaching core strategies that will allow him or her to develop and maintain friendships with peers.

The camp utilizes a variety of social-skills curricula to teach language skills and promote social interaction. Activities are fun, creative and designed specifically to target your child’s social challenges.

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 10 through July 19 Tuition:

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SUMMER FUN 2019 $350 per week if registering for the entire six-week program; $380 per week if registering for fewer than six weeks Registration: Ongoing; $50 fee before April 12; $65 after April 12. Form available online at interventionsunlimited. com Ages: 4-12 Contact: (407) 678-8889 orinfo@ interventionsunlimited.com

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SPECIAL HEARTS FARM 1100 E. Maple St., Winter Garden Details: Camp is for individuals with and without special needs.

Participants will learn basic farming skills, feed the animals, learn how to make goat-milk soap and socialize with peers.

Camp dates: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 and July 15-19.

Extended hours are $10 for 3-5 p.m. Tuition: $250 per week includes T-shirt, water bottle, hat, goat-milk soap made by the camper and a field trip; $50 deposit Registration: Call to sign up Ages: Contact: (407) 347-8431

Details: Themed weekly sessions designed to spark creativity.

Camp dates: Five-day camp 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or two-day camp, with beforeand after-care available June 3 through the week of July 29 Tuition: Cost varies; free VPK for any child entering kindergarten in August, available based on eligibility and space; call for information, free lunches. Registration: Ongoing Ages: Entering prekindergarten through fifth grade Contact: (407) 8523300, Ext. 5000, or ucpcfl.org

UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

WEST ORANGE HIGH SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

UCP Winter Garden/West Orange, 1297 Winter GardenVineland Road, Suite 110, Winter Garden

West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden Details: The West Orange Summer Music Camp is a

The No. 1 facility for tennis in SW Orlando

407-928-6666 www.orlandotennisacademy.com info@thetennisteam.com

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Top coaches on the courts all summer Children of any age or ability CAMPERS CAN GET COOL IN THE POOL TENNIS CAMPS AT THE TENNIS ACADEMY at Windermere Preparatory School

6189 Winter Garden - Vineland Road, Windermere

two-week camp offering comprehensive music education by professional educators and musicians in a fun, exciting and positive environment for students entering first- through eighthgrades. This camp will offer four tracks: Elementary Music (first through third grades), Special Needs Music, Beginning Band (fourth through sixth grades) and Concert Band (seventh and eighth grades).

Camp dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 3 to 6 and June 10 to 13. A camp concert will take place at 6 p.m. June 13. Tuition: $180.

An extended-day option is available for $50 Registration: westorangeband.com Ages: Entering first through eighth grades Contact: westorangeband.com

COLLEGE CAMP • AGES 14-18 JUNE 13-15

June 13, 12pm-4pm • June 14-15, 9am-2pm

$225 PER PLAYER

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE CAMP AGES 8-15 JUNE 24-27 • 5-8PM $125 PER PLAYER

ALL LEVELS CAMP, AGES 8-18 JULY 15-18 • 5-8PM $125 PER PLAYER

Foundation Academy Gym 15304 Tilden Rd, Winter Garden

Register at fivestarsvbc.com fivestarsvbc@gmail.com

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Camps held at 5125 Adanson St., Suite 750, Orlando; Maitland Presbyterian Church, 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland; and Purpose Orlando Church, 13640 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 140, Winter Garden Details: This camp is run by qualified, trained staff of teachers, teacher assistants, volunteers and therapists who have extensive knowledge of working with children with autism and other disabilities.

Kids participate in indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, team sports, swimming, field trips, social skills and music therapy.

Camp dates: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekly sessions June 3 through Aug. 2 Tuition: Ages 8-22, $200 per week; ages 3-7, $225 per week Registration: online at GoOCA.org Contact: (407) 808-7837 or Nicole Swearingen, nswearingen@ gooca.org or Kathy Harding, kharding@gooca.org

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DID YOU KNOW! Matthew’s Hope is...

1. Building a new Outreach Center connected to our new Facilities off Story Rd. with built in Showers, Hair Salon, Classrooms, and Mental Healthcare Offices opening in the summer of 2019 2. Adding onsite Mental Healthcare Services 3. Building out a Daycare Center alongside our Firm Foundation Montessori based Preschool set to open for the 2019/2020 School Year.

Matthew’s Hope has Food, Hygiene and Clothing Pantries as well as our own Preschool, 14 Transitional Homes and the Hope Chest Workshop where our Homeless Guests build Custom Real Wood Furniture as well as refinish and re-purpose pieces brought to us.

Meagan@MatthewsHopeMinistries.org

740 9th St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 • 407.905.9500 AMAZING DISCOVERIES SCIENCE AND NATURE SUMMER CAMP Camp Weeks: 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/22 M-F 9AM to 2PM

611 Business Park Blvd., #101 Winter Garden, FL 34747 • 407.905.9500

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DID YOU KNOW... Matthew’s Hope offers assistance with Medical, Dental, Optical, Mental Healthcare and Legal Aid. We assist with obtaining Birth Certificates, ID’s, Social Security Cards & Benefits, VA Benefits, Cell Phones, Food Stamps, Debt Reduction, Taxes, Child Support, Resume Building, College and Tech School Education, Jobs and more...

Firm Foundation Preschool & Daycare Now enrolling for fall ages 1-6 School starts 8/12/19 Meet the Teacher on Friday 8/9/19 from 4PM to 6PM Interested in a Montessori Education with a Christian Worldview, for your preschool child?

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