Heritage Baseball Camp at Rogers’ Northwest Park
June 30th-July 2nd
8:30am - 12:00pm for ages 7-15
Cost $40 before June 13th, $50 after
Conducted by Heritage coach Keith Kilgore
Contact Kilgore (479)795-2556 or (479)986-0807
For more info go to www.nwakidsguide.com
Rogers Baseball Camp at Rogers’ Northwest Park
June 9th-11th
8:30am - 12:00pm for ages 7-15
Cost $40 before June 1 and $45 after
Conducted by RHS coaches Tom Woodruff & Matt Melson
Contact Woodruff at (479)636-2202 ext.390 or (479)636-0099
For more information go to www.nwakidsguide.com
Art Classes for kids at NWACCC
NWACCC is located at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville (479)927-2491.
Recycled Sculptures
>Ages 10-14, $75,
June 9-13, M-F, 9:30-12.
Instructor: Alice McKee
Recycling can be an art! In this class we begin with found materials then recreate and combine them into works of art. You’ll be proud of your artistic resourcefulness.
Beautiful music machines
>Ages 6-9, $75,
June 9-13, M-F, 1:30-4.
Instructor: Alice McKee
Take used-a-bit materials & create artwork that makes beautiful music.
Stories in a Quilt
>Ages 5-8, $75,
June 9-13, M-F, 9:30-12:00.
Instructor: Julie Feinstein
Learn about quilts and the way they reflect
different cultures. We’ll talk about the meanings
of patterns, colors and images. Students will design a small patchwork quilt that represents themselves and their families.
Stories in a Quilt
The Story Quilts of Harriet Powers
>Ages 9-12, $75,
June 9-13, 1:30-4, M-F.
Instructor: Julie Feinstein
Students will read and discuss Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and collaborate on a story quilt based on their interpretation of the story.
Mask Making
>Ages 6-9, $75,
June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F
>Ages 9-12, $75,
June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F.
Instructor: Alice McKee
Alien or animal? Hang it or wear it? Students love inventing creatures and interpreting facial expressions. Creating a mask will make a dramatic difference for participants.
Crazy For Art
>Ages 6-9, $75,
June 16-20, 9:30-12, M-F.
Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft
Students will smear, draw with sticks, tear cloth, paint around things, get messy, learn and have fun painting, collaging, printing and drawing.
Painting Up A Storm
>Ages 9-12, $75.
June 16-20, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Students will paint landscapes or still-lifes
depending on the weather. They’ll learn to make observations over and around things and think about what they draw.
Self Portrait
>Ages 9-14, $75.
July 14-18, 1:30-4, M-F.
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Students create unique works of art that express who they are through the techniques of drawing, painting and collage. Kis will use a variety of fun art-making materials and techniques, exploring and incorporating their reflection through the art-making process.
Drawing What Matters
>Ages 8-14, $75
Aug. 4-8, 1:30-4:00, M-F.
Instructor: Joy Caffrey
Learn basic drawing skills. Develop confidence and accuracy in drawing. Art making will include discussion and practice of simple observation exercises helping students draw more precisely. Students will create a self portrait montage from objects of their own such as shoes, MP3 players, jewelry, etc.
Printed Art Books
>Ages 8-12, $75
July 7-11, 1:30-4, M-F
Instructor: Susan Hutchcroft
Learn about and practice various print processes such as repeatable images, monoprints, rubbings and color enhancements. Students’ creations will be incorporated into a one-of-a-kind art book.
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The Springdale School District is pleased to host the Camp Invention Program, an exciting week-long summer day experience for children entering grades one through six at the Helen Tyson Middle School the week of June 16-20, 2008 from 9:00-3:30 with all new activities!
The program is designed to inspire creativity and inventive thinking through loads of hands-on activities and F-U-N! Children will participate in five inventive modules each day, including:
M.A.R.S. (Moving at Rocket Speed)™ module, where children become the first astronauts to explore the planet Mars
Art Park™ module, where children renovate a museum’s sculpture garden.
Saving Sludge City™ module, where children rebuild and clean a polluted city to make a more eco-friendly environment for it’s residents.
The Camp Invention Program integrates science, mathematics, history, and the arts in an exciting environment conducive to learning disguised as fun!
The Camp Invention Program will be hosted by Helen Tyson Middle School. Jenny Jones will direct the program, and local, certified teachers will lead five modules each day. Enthusiastic high school and college students will serve as counselors. The program features a low staff to child ratio, with one staff member for every eight children.
The registration fee includes snacks and a Camp Invention T-shirt. Contact the director at jjones3@sdale.org for a $25 voucher off the base registration price of $205; online registrants receive an additional $5 savings! The camp code is C-AR59-19628-08.
Call 800.968.4332 today to inquire about savings opportunities for your family. Registration is limited to 110 children. Don’t let your child miss all the fun! For more information or to register, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.
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Spring Break at the Jones Center March 17-21
Monday, March 17
Two concerts by Gwendolyn & The Goodtime Gang, Fishing Expo with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Face Painting, Sticker Tag, Kickball with the Springdale Fire Dept., Tweens Rope Course, Family CPR, Dance Dance Revolution, Broomball Tournament
Tuesday, March 18
AETN/PBS Day, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, World Girl, Maya & Miguel, Angelina the Ballerina, Picnic in the Park w/Clifford, Bob the Builder, Arthur, Volleyball Tournament
Wednesday, March 19
Roller Racer Derby, Parachute, Jack the Magician Show, Family CPR, Teen Rope Course, The Naturals Speed Pitch, Princess/Prince Tea Party.
Thursday, March 20
Roger Day & the Mosquito, Burrito Brothers, Laser Tag, Basketball Inflatable, Face Painting, Make & Take, Chinese Calligraphy, Juggle Fest
Friday, March 21
Mad Scientist Show, Science Expo, 40/29 Storm Team Weather for Kids, Tiny Tykes Rope Course, Soccer & Baseball Inflatable, Wiffle Ball Game, Learn to Juggle
For more information on things to do with kids in NWA go to www.nwakidsguide.com
This sounds like a really cool summer camp for your young outdoor explorer. Go to their website www.onsc.us to get more information on the camps and how to register or call (479)789-2754.
Fledging Naturalist ages 8-9 June 29-July 1 $250
Junior Naturalist I ages 10-11 June 9-12 $375
Junior Naturalist II ages 10-11 July16-19 $375
Senior Naturalist ages 12-14 June 17-21 $475
Ozark Field Expedition ages 14-17 June 9-14 $600
Ozark Underground ages 15-18 June 23-28 $600
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If you are interested in learning and participating in exciting Outdoor Activities, this is the perfect camp for you. Fayetteville Parks and Receation and Lewis and Clark partner to bring you this exciting summer camp experience. In the Outdoor Adventure Camp, participants learn to participate in extreme outdoor activities available in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas.
Activities planned include riding mountain bikes along Lake Fayetteville’s 5.5 mile nature trail, climbing Lewis and Clark’s 25 foot rock wall and maneuvering a kayak in Lake Fayetteville. Participants will also fish, hike, geocache, play disc golf and learn outdoor education lessons such as wilderness survival, animal tracking, shelter building and tree and plant identification.
At the conclusion of the week, campers will participate in a miniature Outdoor Adventure Race. In this final event, campers will utilize their newly learned skills to solve clues leading them to the finish line.
For the price of registration, each camper receives a T Shirt and a mountain bike helmet.
There are four, one week sessions for the Outdoor Adventure Camp. All camp sessions run from 9am - 12noon. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:30am and picked up no later than 12:30pm. Space is limited to the first fifty (50) participants per camp:
Session 1 … June 16 - 20
Session 2 … June 23 - 27
Session 3 … July 7 - 11
Session 4 … July 14 - 18
Cost of the camp is $60 per week.
You can mail your registration form and payment to the following address:
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
Attn: Outdoor Adventure Camp
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Or you can drop your payment off at the Parks and Recreation Office at 1455 S. Happy Hollow Road.
If you need directions, please call 479.444.3471.
For more information, please call 479.444.3471 x 681.
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Soccer Camp…June 16th-June 20th
This camp will be an excellent way for children to learn or improve their soccer skills. Each morning participants will work on skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, while playing various games designed to have fun and improve foot-eye coordination. All participants will receive a t-shirt and soccer ball, which they will need to bring with them each day of the camp.
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation and the United State Tennis Association provides fundamental instruction including forehand, backhand, volley, serves, footwork, and rules of the game. Campers are required to bring their own racket, although a limited number of rackets are available for those who need one. Please contact Parks and Recreation (444.3471) to reserve a racket. Campers will receive a camp T Shirt and wristband.
Drama Camp introduces campers to the theater with fundamental acting techniques and methods. With the help of Arts Live Theater instructors, campers will learn foundational acting techniques and theater terminology, while exploring character creation through fun and games. The camp will culminate with on Friday with a showcase performance. Campers will receive a Camp T Shirt and Water Bottle.
Our Swimming/Fitness Camp teaches campers fitness can be fun! Throughout the week, campers will learn how to improve their fitness levels by participating in various games/activities. The week will culminate in The Extreme Challenge (a youth triathlon) in and around Wilson Park on Friday, July 18th. Campers will need to bring a towel and swimming suit. Shoes must be worn all week (Sandals are not allowed). Each camper will receive a T Shirt and a Sack Pack.