Summer Camp At Tamwood Junior Centres

Summer and Winter Junior Centres for Kids and Teens in Canada and United States

Tamwood Junior Centres was founded in Whistler in 1992 by Matt Collingwood and Tamsin Plaxton. Combining their experiences of attending and working at international summer programs with their passion for globalization they have created a highly regarded and professionally managed junior summer centre company. Tamwood operates five summer locations and one winter location across North America: Vancouver-Downtown, Vancouver-Simon Fraser University, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston.
Tamwood is a privately owned company and Matt and Tamsin are still actively involved in the daily summer camp operations to ensure that Tamwood students get the best education and care in the safest possible environment.
At a Tamwood, your child will study improve his or her English skills through 15 hours per week of classroom lessons. Outside the classroom they will be busy making friends from around the world and try exciting activities and adventures. Spending time at a Tamwood centre will also allow your child to grow as an individual, learn valuable life skills, expand their sense of adventure and learn about the world.
PROGRAM OPTIONS                         LOCATION                    AGE
Summer English + Activities:               All locations                     7-17
Summer Teen Adventure Camp:
(Activities only, no English classes)      Whistler                    13-17
Winter Teen Camp:
(English + Activities)                             Vancouver                     13-18

Tamwood offers something for everyone. They offer activities like mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing, swimming, soccer, tennis, art, talent shows, scavenger hunts, dance parties, trips to amusement parks, bowling, ice skating, science centers, beaches, baseball games, city shopping and more... Their staff are carefully trained and certified in First Aid while English Instructors hold university degrees and teaching certification. Many of their counselors are teachers and many also have certification to teach activities like biking and kayaking. Their high staff to camper ratio allows for the best experience possible in a safe and welcoming environment. And most importantly, their staff will ensure your child has a great time!

VACATION PROGRAMS FOR JUNIORS 
Course Summer English & Activity Programs
Start Dates: July & August
Features15 hours of English per week (Ages7-12)
Daily Activities
 Weekly Excursions
 High staff to student ratio

No. of Weeks 2 - 5

Locations Boston
Los Angeles
 San Francisco
 Vancouver - SFU
 Whistler

Accommodations Boston - residential or self arranged
Los Angeles - residential or self arranged
 San Francisco - residential or self arranged
 Vancouver - residential, or self arranged
 Whistler - residential or self arranged

Summer Teen Programs
Course Summer Teen Programs
Start Dates: July & August

Features Camp Programs Offered:
English + Activities
 Teen Adventure (no English classes)
 English + Horse Riding

 Weekly Excursions
Good international student mix
 Friendly caring staff

Ages13-18

No. of Weeks2 - 6

Locations Boston
Los Angeles
 San Francisco
 Vancouver - SFU
 Whistler

Accommodations Boston - residential or self arranged
Los Angeles - residential or self arranged
 San Francisco - residential, homestay or self arranged
 Vancouver - residential, homestay, self arranged
 Whistler - residential, homestay, self arranged

Note:For more detailed information kindly visit the website or contact them
Contact address:
Tamwood International College Vancouver Tamwood International Camps
Office of Admissions
3rd. Floor 909 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z-2N2
Canada Ph: (604)899-4480
Fax: (604)899-4481
e-mail: home@tamwood.com

Quiz Bowl Summer Camp 2013

Texas Quiz Bowl will host its fourth annual summer quiz bowl camp from Sunday July 28, 2012 to Saturday August 3, 2012. The location of the Summer Camp will be announced in the coming months. In 2012 74 students came to camp and in 2011 36 students participated and they expect an even larger group in 2013.
The 2013 camp is open to all Texas students who will be entering grades 7 through 12 for the 2012-2013 school year. 128 spots are available. Students will participate in activities from 8:30 a.m. each morning to 8:30 p.m. each night.

These activities will include category-specific classroom instruction, tournament match play in which students will hone their teamwork on bonuses, directed practice in which counselors will work with students on toss-up skills, and discussions on quiz bowl theory and strategy. Camp will offer 10 different courses for high school students to choose from and 2 specifically for middle school students. Each course will include 5 days of instructional complete with instructional materials.

Registration is now open for the 2013 Texas Quiz Bowl Summer Camp. Students may register by filling out this Registration Form.

Student participants will need to submit a health and permission form.
Camp Duration: July 28  - August 3

Note: For more detailed information please the website.
Contact: Texas Quiz Bowl, c/o Chris Romero, 3660 Richmond Avenue #271, Houston, Texas 77046

Make Dry Gulch U.S.A. Your Childs Summer Camp Destination

Summer Camp at Dry Gulch, U.S.A. specializes in unforgettable experiences that your kids will treasure forever.

From the moment campers set foot in this Old West town, adventure is inescapable. Your child will make lasting memories while enjoying go-kart races, bumper cars, horseback rides, water sports on Lake Hudson, and an exciting ride aboard an authentic steam-engine train.

The inspiring chapel services will impact your child's life for eternity. God's Word comes alive each day through engaging songs, interactive lessons, and practical teaching that reaches the hearts of kids. Make Dry Gulch, U.S.A. your child's Summer Camp destination!

Note: For more detailed information and registration visit the website. The normal hours of operation for the Dry Gulch Registration Office are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
Phone: 918.234.5656, ext.135
Fax: 918.439.8378
E-mail: info@drygulchusa.com

Summer Camping 2013 At Lake Greeley Camp

Summer Camping 2013 at Lake Greeley Camp

Lake Greeley Camp is a private, coed, overnight, summer camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania. Accredited by the American Camp Association, Lake Greeley Camp is owned and operated by the Buynak Family, who have provided campers fun-filled, safe summer experiences for over 50 years.

Whether a first-time, an experienced day or overnight camper, with their mature, caring staff, exciting trips, special events, great evening activities and daily program, your child is guaranteed a Summer Camp experience they will draw upon and remember.

Some special features:
1. Lake Greeley Camp specializes in creating a positive camp experience for first-time campers!
2. Lake Greeley Camp accommodates boys and girls ages 6-15 and has a limited enrollment of 275 campers. We offer many variations of 2, 4, 6 and 8-week sessions to fit any kind of summer schedule. In addition, we have custom sessions that can tailor to your specific scheduling needs.
3. Our campsite is located on a private 250-acre estate in Greeley, Pennsylvania. We're about 85 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Philadelphia.
4. Our daily program is made up of over 60 different daily activities!
Campers entering the 5th grade and older participate in an elective program in which they choose their activities each day. Junior campers, children entering the 4th grade and younger, participate in a cabin-structured program under the direct supervision of a cabin counselor.
5. Our evening activities and special events are awesome. We feature a different evening activity each night and have daily themes, trivia and competitions galore! It really is non-stop fun!
6. Lake Greeley Camp features a mature and nurturing staff with over 35 experienced adult staff members and 85 college-aged counselors selected by our full-time directors.
7. More than anything else, Lake Greeley Camp is a summer camp about fun. We make fun our number one priority every summer!

Note:Their first tour set-aside tour date is Mar.23rd. Call them today to attend the 11 A.M. or 2 P.M. tour.
For more detailed information on summer camp or registration kindly contact them online or knock them at their address:
Summer: June 15th - Sept. 4th
222 Greeley Lake Road
Greeley, Pennsylvania 18425
Phone: (570) 685-7196
Fax: (570) 685-2660
Email: info@lakegreeley.com

Summer Camping At Sfkids

Take a look at the variety of offerings in San Francisco and around the Bay Area and you're sure to find the perfect place for your child's Summer Camp. Many of the Summer camps and enrichment classes provide scholarships and financial assistance so that all children can attend.

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 10 am to 2 pm
Everett Middle School (new location)
450 Church Street (between 16th & 17th Streets)
Accessible by MUNI and BART
San Francisco families with children of all ages are invited to this free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and teens.
Visit exhibitors to learn about:
Camps • Classes • Sports • Teen Opportunities

Note: All organizations will be (or are already) listed on SFkids.org Out of School Time page.
The SFkids staff will update the camp listings as information is available for 2013.
• Download the Summer Resource Fair flyer at  http://tinyurl.com/sfsummerfair2

• Watch for updated details and camp discounts on SFkids.org Facebook page.
• For more information, contact summerfair@sfkids.org.

Summer Camp At Welcome Day Camp

Welcome Day Camp (Ages 3 – 14) Summer Programs (Grades 1 – 12) Summer trips summer employment opportunities. Summer is a time to enjoy outdoors, and take advantage of all the opportunities that Chicago has to offer kids. Where each day will bring exciting activities from games and field trips to swimming and sports. Campers have the chance to play and learn together, and enjoy being kids!
Preschoolers to teenagers have opportunities to develop self-confidence, make new friends and, most of all, HAVE FUN!

DAY CAMP 2013 LINE-UP
The Discovery program is designed to introduce their youngest campers to day Summer Camp in a welcoming, fun way through games, activities, special field trip days, and much more! Led by counselors and early childhood educators, days are structured into group play, activities, and outdoor games, all of which provide campers a chance to "discover" the fun of day camp!

Activities: Campers engage in art projects, cooperative learning games, singing, movement, and outdoor play. While visiting performers come weekly to provide on-site field trips. Section B campers also may take local field trips.

Supervision and Safety: A 1:4 staff to camper ratio is maintained, allowing campers to explore, learn, and grow in a group of children under the guidance of trained counselors. Three and four-year olds are placed in separate groups and a mid-morning snack is provided. Campers must be toilet-trained.
Voyagers for Grades 1-2
Take a voyage through the summer with a program designed for the active and creative camper. Sports, crafts, scavenger hunts, field trips, and swim lessons will round out this camp experience.

Activities: Mask making, soccer, kite making, group games, basketball, scavenger hunts, outdoor education, beach days, kickball, computers, drama, zoo day, and much more!

Supervision: A 1:8 counselor to camper ratio is maintained in each camp group. Campers are grouped by grade level.

Adventurers for Grades 3-4
Campers will find fun and challenges in new experiences as well as in camp favorites such as swim lessons, creative arts, and sports. Activities may be mixed-ages depending on interest.

Activities: Kayaking, nature hikes, outdoor cooking, sculpture, free choice Wednesdays, sports and games, swim lessons three-four days each week, arts and crafts, drama, sports, computers, outdoor education, beach days, and more! Weekly adventure field trips may include visits to local climbing walls and water parks.

Supervision and Safety: Campers are grouped by grade level, and activities may include children of varying ages depending on interest and ability. A maximum 1:10 counselor to camper ratio will be maintained in each group.

Explorers for Grades 5-6 
Explorers will have the opportunity to learn about leadership, community, and friendship, all while enjoying new activities and camp favorites! Group and individually selected activities will give campers the chance to "explore" and challenge themselves.

Activities: Kayaking, nature hikes, sculpture, choice Wednesdays, sports and games, swim lessons three-four days each week, arts and crafts, drama, outdoor education, beach days, and more! Weekly adventure field trips may include visits to local climbing walls and water parks.

Supervision and Safety: Campers are grouped by grade level, and activities may include children of varying ages depending on interest and ability. A maximum 1:10 counselor to camper ratio will be maintained in each group.

Camp Trekker for Grades 5-8
Camp Trekker is based at the Latin School, but campers will travel off-site daily, visiting favorite Chicago attractions and hidden city treasures. Campers learn to plan and to traverse Chicago using public transportation, walking, and buses. Special field trips and visits to pools and water parks are included.

Activities: Scavenger hunts, group games, weekly water days, kayaking, outdoor cooking, water park day, arts and crafts, sports, computers, and much more!

Leaders in Training (LIT) for Grades 8-9
In this challenging program, LITs will develop organization skills, patience, and strategies for working with younger children, and will learn how to implement creative camp ideas. The schedule includes training in child development, camp health, safety, and leadership.
Application is required.
 
Bus Services for Campers
Latin Day Summer Camp contracts with an independent bus company to provide safe, reliable door-to-door bus service to our camp families. Busing is available within the following boundaries: from 600 north (Ohio Street) to 4600 north (Wilson Avenue) and from Lake Shore Drive to 1600 west (Ashland Avenue).
There is no mid-day bus service or bus service for Extended Day. Travel times vary and may total 45 minutes, depending on your location. Notification of your pick-up and drop-off times will be mailed to you before camp starts.

Note: for more information on the Summer Camp Programs at Latin School “Welcome Day Camp” please go through the website.

Theres Camping And Lots More At KOA

Whether you like to sleep under the stars or cuddle up in a cozy, Deluxe Cabin with a kitchen and bathroom KOA kampground offers something for everyone.

One may roll up in a coach, car or motorcycle and they’ll make you feel right at home. In fact for many KOA campers, Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins (Lodges, Kottages) represent the best of both worlds, days spent outdoors and nights spent out of the elements. Don't forget to check with your KOA for specific floor plans and amenities.  4,000+ Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins are camper ready, making it easy for even the novice camper while enjoying a cozy and peaceful camping experience in the privacy and security of your own unit.

In fact, many of their campers have enjoyed camping in a tent, and they’ve owned a motorhome. But staying in a Cabin allows them to spend sunny afternoons relaxing on the shady porch swing of their Camping Cabin or Deluxe Cabin making it a perfect compromise  somewhere between tent camping and a motel.

From their economical and practical one- and two-room Camping Cabin to their most luxurious Deluxe Cabin, you’re sure to find the accommodation that fits both your budget and your desires. And with a variety of floor plans sleeping four to six people you can rest assured you’ll find the same standard of cleanliness and care that KOA is known for.

And now, after a day at the beach, the woods, the pool or the theme park, you can swing open the door to your cozy Camping Cabin or Deluxe Cabin, and drift off in peaceful comfort. Many of these units feature heat, air conditioning, bathrooms and kitchens. Some even have flat-panel TV’s with surround sound. What a perfect way to end the day!

Madison YMCA Camp Adds New Sessions For Kids

The Madison YMCA camps as usual shall open its registration for full day and half day summer day camps, shortly. The camps shall commence from June 24 and extend till August 30. They are specifically for F.M. Kirby Children’s Center families, returning campers and YMCA members only.

This year the new camp 'Kids Quest', is designed for the convenience of its members. They are half a day Summer Camps for graders 3-5, with only 'morning round up' from 9 am – noon. The sessions include  classes in gymnastics, dance, crafts or sports. For families which prefer to send campers for an afternoon session from 1 pm- 4 pm, there is another camp which deals in science experiments, free play, swim lessons and open swim opportunities.

Both the events are conducted in the Madison YMCA Family Center. The nine weekly sessions kick start from June 24 and run through August 23. In addition to this the regular camps shall be conducted unhindered.

UC Berkeleys Summer Camps Are Challenging

The least on the mind in this hectic world is about Summer Camps. And before the truth dawns most slots are filled out while the choice are less numbered. To avoid last minute hassles it is ideal to settle down earlier in finding details about the camps that fit all requisites. UC Berkeley summer camps that range from education to hobbies, sports to arts, the choices are extensive. But being late would only leave the seeker sad over the filled sign.

UC Camps are challenging and entertaining. The list includes indoors and out, in labs and in campgrounds, in books and in pools, on just about any topic that might interest kids. The sessions are ideally suited as per the needs of the campers.

The fitness or sports camps include skateboard, rock climb, sail or sea kayak, windsurf or glide around on a stand-up paddleboard.

For academics many camps are sure to catch up with their passions. They are specifically designed to hone their skills specially aiding them to put their thoughts into words.

On the other hand, there is a special four-week Summer Camp for students known as Summer High School Apprentice Researchers Program (SHARP). This session deals with the concept to experience life in real lab, an ideal one for scientists and researchers.

Check out on the official website about the costs and schedules. Hurry up before it is too late. UC Berkeley sessions motivate the camper to turn experts in their passion.

Mercer County camps with awesome infrastructure

Mercer County Community College (MCCC)  Mercer County camps means a chance to indulge in state-of-art infrastructure at the West Windsor Campus, located on the 1200 Old Trenton Road. The campers are allowed to use the college’s full-service cafeteria, Olympic size pool, athletic fields, theater, tennis courts, air-conditioned classrooms and gymnasium.

Various activities include Camp College, Sports Camps and Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts workshop. While stipulated schedules for each camp varies and shuttles between eight weeks to four weeks to one-week, one-day and even half-day sessions. Everything depends on requirements, budget and preferred timings that a camper could spare.

Camp college include 70 odd events to chose from. In addition to the existing ones, the newly added are 'A Stitch in Time,' 'Broadway Love,' 'Digital Fiction,' 'Google-Eyed for Google Earth,' 'How America Works,' 'Origami,' 'Personal Power Publishing,' and 'Summer Math Challenge.' This camp is ideal for ages 3 to 13 years kids.

Sports Camps include over nine games taught like Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Speed Agility and Quickness camp and finally Tennis. All these camps are five day camps and they are for boys, girls and coeds too. The camps are handled by versatile coaches of the college.

Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts workshop are ideal for art lovers and students from grade five to grade 12 are eligible for this four week camp. This summer camps culminates with a 'Festival of Arts' at the end of the session where the family and friends would be invited to view the  live performance by students, as well as an art exhibit of student work. All the campers would receive a T shirt and a DVD of the live show along with a pizza party.

Choose Ideal Alexandria Camps

Choose ideal Alexandria camps at 2013 Summer Camp Fair 

Alexandria summer camps have loyal patrons over the years and they have a wide range of camps organized by the schools in the city. However the  Alexandria 2013 Summer Camp Fair would be an eye opener with the entire gamut of fairs displayed that makes choice easy. And interaction at the fair would encourage parents and campers the fitting camp or camps that could take care of the, otherwise boring after school hours.

The fair would house nearly 50 or more summer camps and would be held at the T C Williams High School at the King Street. The said event shall be on Feb 20 between 5.30 pm – 8 pm. This would help the child understand about the camp ranges which include details about the camp directors, timings, schedules, special attractions and venues.

Year after year this fair had been a vital event, especially for the parents and helped them take a right decision. Summer camps are a part of the rich American tradition, since centuries. They have had a tremendous effect on the camper who comes back year after year, longing for more.

Alexandria Summer fairs give the first impression about the Summer Camps that shall commence in July while taking care of kids, teens and girls during summers. Engrossing them with innovate strategies while entertaining and educating the campers.

Mah Kee Nac Summer Camps For Fun

Mah-Kee-Nac summer camps are located on the picturesque Stock-bridge Bowl Lake in Massachusetts. The venue near Boston is an ideal Summer Camp for boys of ages 7 to 14 years. With almost eight decades of experience in organizing, the Berkshire mountains camp is most loved by boys who make a repeated entry in summers.

For the daring boys, the sessions specially include extreme sports, water sports, roller hockey, zip line  and out door adventures.

On the other hand, for the sports aspiring campers, there are sessions of swimming, kayaking, baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis. For the arts lovers the sessions include music and preforming arts.

Mah-Kee-Nac summer camps have over the periods devised a perfect curriculum that is sure to interest the campers. The organizers take it as a challenge to quench everyone's need, with pleasing attitude and attracting them to come back year-after-year. Teamwork, leadership and friendship are well knit over the camp's power packed sessions.

The Gift of Friendship

Summer Camp: The Gift of Friendship

Overnight summer camp teaches skills in a variety of disciplines - sports, arts, nature and the like. However, the enduring value of summer camp is not the skills that it teaches, but the values and traits of character that it imparts. A Summer Camp experience teaches children to work together more cooperatively, resolve conflicts, assume responsibility, and develop self-reliance and self-confidence.

Parents of kids and teens with special needs may be reluctant to send their children to sleep-away camp. Yet, these children – specifically those who struggle socially – stand to benefit the most from the right camp experience. More than anything, great camps teach socialization skills. Overnight camp is an environment in which children learn about living, working, and playing together in a supportive community. Many children form their fondest memories and their deepest friendships at camp.

Of course, not every camp is equipped to address the specific needs of every child. Finding the right camp is paramount to a successful experience. Here are some suggestions for navigating the process.


Selecting a Summer Camp for Your Child

The first step should be to discuss the process as a family. Make sure you and your child are on the same page. It’s never a good idea for him/her to find a brochure in the mail before you’ve talked about camp!

Questions to ask yourself and your family:

1. What is on my "must-have" list? (e.g. certain program offerings, minimum session length, …)
2. Will my child "regress" without certain interventions?
3. What type of environment is necessary for my child to make progress in his social/emotional/educational development?
4. Is my child prepared to live in a more independent way?
5. What kind of support does my child need to be successful?
6. What are my goals in sending my child to camp?
7. How important is it to me what the other campers are like? How similar to my child do they have to be in order for him/her to fit in well?

You’re now ready to do some research. Use the American Camp Association, the Web or resources within your community to identify potential camps. Request and review camp websites and brochures.


Next, speak with the camp directors. These are the people who will have ultimate responsibility for your child’s well-being. You should feel comfortable enough to speak candidly with them about your family. Most of all, they should understand your child’s needs and be passionate about changing the lives of young people!

Questions to ask the camp directors:

1. What is the camper to staff ratio? How many staff members and campers live in each bunk?
2. How do you recruit and train the staff? What are your basic requirements for age and related experience?
3. What are the living accommodations? Will there be enough space to accommodate my child’s needs?
4. What can you tell me to confirm that you really understand my child’s special needs?
5. What is the application process?
6. Are you willing to meet me and my family?
7. Tell me about how you got involved with this camp?
8. How will you help prepare my child (and me) for camp before the summer?
9. How will the directors and staff communicate with me while my child is at camp?
10. Is there flexibility in the camp program to accommodate a challenging day or a need that my child has?
11. How much structure and choice are built into daily activities?

The camp experience is an incredible gift to give your child. You’re now well on your way to finding the camp that’s the best fit for your camper!

-- Debbie and Eric Sasson



Debbie and Eric are the directors of Camp Akeela, a co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont. Debbie has a Masters in School Counseling and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology; Eric has a Masters in Education from Harvard University. Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela is a small, supportive community that helps campers improve their social skills. Akeela focuses on building a community in which campers feel great about themselves, make friends, try new things and have fun! For more information about Camp Akeela, see www.campakeela.com or call Debbie and Eric at 866-680-4744.

Shaolin Summer Camps

Shaolin Summer camps for self defense

Self defense not only gears up body, in case of adverse situation but also trains one's mind to stay in control. The fundamentals of any martial art form develops patience, agility and self esteem.

For all those fitness freaks and martial arts enthusiasts, Shaolin Summer camps organize a summer camp annually to learn the basics of the Gongfu (Kung Fu) Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) and Qigong (Chi Kung).

The historical martial arts had been brought to the New York city by the 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk, Shi Yan Ming in 1994. USA Shaolin Temple organizes this camp for the benefit of the campers to understand what is meant by self defense. 

However the nuances are taught round the year at their center and at their branches in Austria, Mexico, South Africa, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago and Argentina. The trainers at the center guide the students through the Chan philosophy. The Chan tradition has a rich heritage. It was founded by Bodhidharma (Putidamo) in 527.

The center adopts the core Chan philosophy 'mind to mind' and 'heart to heart' and trains the students who hail from various ethnicity. Nevertheless, if stretching out, the Shaolin way this summer, is on your agenda, then try this one that is sure help you in self control.