SUMMER SOURCEBOOK 2009


Your guide to summer break 2009



Summer vacation is still a few months away, but let’s face it, parents — it will be here before you know it.

So now’s the time to start planning summer activities for your children. And the Tribune-Herald is here to help you with that.

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Presenting the 2009 Summer Sourcebook. Inside you’ll find listings for arts, sports and church camps, and more. The sourcebook will also be available at www.wacotrib.com.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? The Tribune-Herald will update summer activities as we get more information in the daily Briefly listings on the front of the Local & Texas section.

Sports Activities/Camps

Acrobatics at Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 6-12. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, June 1-July 21. $30 per session. Register May 1-30. 750-7508.

Target shooting at South Bosque Elementary. For students entering grades 4-7. 9-11:30 a.m. June 15-19. $80 for Midway ISD students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Panther baseball camps, Midway HS. $80 for Midway ISD students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

* Camp I, boys 13-14, 1-4 p.m. July 6-10.

* Camp II, boys 9-12, 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 6-10.

Pantherette Basketball Camp, Midway HS. June 8-11. 8:30 a.m.-noon for girls entering grades 6-9. 1-4 p.m. for girls entering grades 1-5. $80 for Midway ISD students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Panther Basketball Camp, Midway HS. June 15-19. 12:30-4 p.m. for boys entering grades 5-9. 8:30-11:30 a.m. for boys entering grades 1-4. $80 for Midway students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Summer Youth Basketball, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 12-18. $45 per child. Register Monday- April 24. League play begins May 26. 750-5874.

Cheerleading workshop, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 5-13. 8:30 a.m. June 20. $25. 750-8684.

Midway HS Football Camps, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Midway High. $80 for Midway students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

* Boys entering grades 8-9, June 8-12.

* Boys entering grades 5-7, June 15-19.

* Boys entering grades 1-4, June 29-July 3.

Junior golf camp, Twin Rivers Golf Club. 848-7800; jeff@twinriversgolfclub.net.

* Ages 8-15. 8:30 a.m.-noon July 6-10. $150.

* Ages 5-7, 9-11 a.m. July 20-24. $85.

Baylor soccer camps for girls, Turner Riverfront Athletic Center. June 14-18. Girls 9 to 13 and 14 to 18. $425-$500. 710-3092; www.baylor.edu/soccercamp to register.

Midway strength training. Students entering grades 9-12. June 8-July 16. Girls: 10 a.m.-noon at MHS Arena. Boys: MHS weight room; time TBA. $80 for Midway students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Baylor Tennis Camp, Baylor Tennis Center. Ages 10-18. Three camps in June . $495-$665 . Visit www.baylor.edu/tenniscamp to register. jacqui_haddock@baylor.edu; 710-4659.

Midway tennis camps, MHS tennis courts. Students entering grades 1-7. 8-9:30 a.m. or 9:30-11 a.m. June 8-12. $80 for Midway ISD students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Summer track, Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex. Ages 5-18. $45. Register April 13-May 22. Meets begin in June. 750-5874.

Preschool tumbling, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. For ages 3-5. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 18-July 23. $30 per session. 750-8684.

Midway volleyball camp, MHS arena and PE gym. June 22-26. Girls entering grades 5-7, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Girls entering grades 8-9, 1-4 p.m. $80 for Midway ISD students, $90 for students from other districts. 761-5670, ext. 9.

Summer volleyball, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. For 7th- and 8th-graders, junior varsity and varsity. Begins June 2. $35. Register April 6-May 8. 750-5874.

Odell James football camp at Baylor University. Kids in grades 3-12. July 8-11. $150-$175 for commuter campers; $200-$225 for overnight campers. (254) 845-4151. Visit www.oandksports.net for more info.

Arts and crafts camps

Dance by Emily, Midway Plaza, 8650 La Village Ave., Suite 104B. Ages 3 and up. 3 sessions beginning June 6. $55; $50 for second week or child. 776-4887.

Central Texas Dance Academy of McGregor. Ages 3-8. Times, dates and costs TBA. (254) 840-2899; ctdamcgregor@gmail.com.

Kid’s Kompany Summer Theater Camp, Viking Hills Elementary School . Ages 7-12. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8-12 or June 15-19. $120 per session; $15 registration fee . 853-2941 or 715-6048; cmccracken@wacoisd.org.

Pick and Paint at Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 5-12. 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Program runs year round . Fees for ceramics used . 750-8684.

Piano camp in the country. Private and group camps at Carla Gibbs’ Piano Studios, 168 CR 143. Weeklong camps in June and July. Times and dates to be decided by participants. $150. (254) 717-4371.

Bernina Sew and Quilt sewing camp, 4300 W. Waco Drive. Ages 7-14. June and July. Prices vary. 772-2887.

Art Center Waco Summer Camps, 1300 College Drive. Ages 6-12. Five camps starting June 15. Three sessions each day. Prices vary. 752-4371.

Educational programs

Baylor’s University for Young People. Students in grades 4-12. Two sessions, June 8-19 and June 22-July 3. $85-$95; $20 registration fee; $15 application fee. 710-2171.

Creative Problem Solving Camp, by Baylor University. Grades 1-4. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 15-19 at Hillcrest Professional Development School . $150. Register by March 31. 710-7121.

MCC Kids’ College. Ages 7 to 17. A complete listing of summer camps, prices and other information is at www.MCCKidsCollege.com. 299-8584.

 

Library programs

Waco-McLennan County Library Central Library programs, 1717 Austin Ave. Grades 6-12. Saturday programs at 2 p.m. beginning May 16. Movies at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 10-Aug. 5. “R U Game” at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays June 11-Aug. 5. Free. 750-5944; referencewaco@ci.waco.tx.us.

Hewitt Public Library summer programs, 100 Zuni Drive. All ages. Reading program, June 8-July 31. Professional entertainers at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Hewitt Community Center (next to the library). Free.

Church camps and programs

First Baptist Church summer day camps, 500 Webster Ave. Grades 1-9. 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. June 1-Aug. 21. $100 a week. 754-3503; dmelendez@fbcwaco.org.

Children's Camp Columbus, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Ave. Overnight camp for students who've completed 3rd-6th grades, June 28-July2. Cost TBA; scholarships available. 752-9000; sarah.johnson@cabcwaco.org.

Vacation Bible school, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Ave. Students completed kindergarten-6th grade. 9 a.m.-noon July 20-24. 752-9000; sarah.johnson@cabcwaco.org.

Space Camp, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Ave. Children who have completed first or second grade. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29-July 2. Cost TBA. 752-9000; sarah.johnson@cabcwaco.org.

Dinosaur Day Camp, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Ave. Children who have completed kindergarten. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22-26. 752-9000; sarah.johnson@cabcwaco.org.

Vacation Bible school, Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 4901 Lake Shore Drive. Ages 3 to those currently in 5th grade. 9 a.m.-noon June 4-8. Free. 776-7768; kristin@cccwaco.org.

Children’s Music Camp, Seventh & James Baptist Church. For students who have completed grades 1-6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday beginning July 6. $25 per child; each additional sibling $15. 753-6425.

The Master’s Workshop Camp, 179 Church Camp Lane, Robinson; operated by North and Central Texas United Church of Christ congregations. Grades 1-12. A variety of camps are available in June and July. $105- $125. 741-0582.

Sizzling Summer Fun, Central Faith Child Development Center, 5720 Bagby Ave. Ages 5-12. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays beginning June 1. (254) 420-2931.

Etc.

Kids & Company camp, 2128 Edna St. Ages 5-12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays beginning June 8. $85 a week; $65 field trip fee. Register by May 25. 753-5437 or 753-0197.

Lifeguard preparation class, Waco Water Park, Lake Shore Drive. Ages 12-15. 4-5 p.m. June 8-10. Register May 4-June 5. $50. 750-5874.

Swim lessons for preschoolers, Waco Water Park, Lake Shore Drive. Ages 3-5. Four sessions beginning June 8. $65. Register May 4-July 20. 750-5874.

Swim lessons with parent and tot (6 months to 2 years), Waco Water Park, 900 Lake Shore Drive. Four sessions beginning June 8. $65. Register May 4-July 20. 750-5874.

Waco Wave Swim Team practice, Waco Water Park, Lake Shore Drive. Swimmers of all ages and levels. 7-8 a.m. Monday-Friday beginning June 1. $100. Register April 6-June 12. 750-5874.

South Waco Summer Camp, South Waco Recreation Center. Ages 5-13. Sessions begin June 8. $160 per session; $50 fee. Register beginning April 1. 750-5680.

Bledsoe-Miller Summer Camp, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 5-13. Sessions begin June 8. $120-$160; $50 registration fee. Register beginning April 1. 750-8684.

Dewey Recreation Center Summer Camp. Ages 5-13. Sessions begin June 8. $40 per session. 750-8677.

Camp Cameron Summer Adventure Camp at Camp Park Clubhouse, 2601 Sturgis. Ages 5-13. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-July 31. $65 per week; $50 registration fee. Register beginning April 1. 750-5980.

Fishing at Buena Vista Park, Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center. Ages 9 and up. 10 a.m. July 11. $5 per child. 750-8684.

Charlie Pack Fishing Day, Dewey Recreation Center. Ages 5-13. 8 a.m.-noon June 13. Free. 750-8677.

Outdoor Adventure Program camp-outs, Dewey Recreation Center. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. Friday to Saturday afternoon. April 3 through Aug. 1. $35 per participant. 750-8684.

Texas Lions Camp for insulin dependent children, Kerrville. Ages 8-15. Two sessions, both beginning in July. Free. 776-5341; tlc@lionscamp.com.

Texas Lions Camp for children with disabilities, Kerrville. Five weeklong sessions beginning May 31. Day camp, July 15-17. Free. 776-5341; tlc@lionscamp.com.

Vanguard College Preparatory School summer programs, 2517 Mount Carmel Drive. Kindergartners-grade 6. A variety of weeklong programs beginning in June. 772-8111.

Dr Pepper Museum camps, 300 S. Fifth St. All ages. A variety of programs available June through August. $10 per child per session; $35 for all four sessions in the same week. 757-1025, ext. 129.

Movies at Waco Water Park. First and third Mondays of the month, weather permitting, beginning June 15. At dark or 9 p.m., whichever comes first. $2 off regular rates (which are $6 for height of 48 inches and over, $4 for under 48 inches). 750-5874.

Juneteenth Carnival, Dewey Park at North Ninth Street and Bosque Boulevard. Ages 5-13. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19. $3 per child. 750-8677.

Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center carnival and talent show. Ages 5 and up. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 31. $3 per child. 750-8684.

Water volleyball, Waco Water Park on Lake Shore Drive. Ages 13 and up. 5:30 p.m. until closing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning June 10. With regular admission of $6 for 48 inches and over and $4 for under 48 inches. 750-5874.

Teen Counselor-in-Training, South Waco Summer Camp at South Waco Recreation Center. Ages 14-18. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. $50 fee. Register beginning May 4. 750-8650.

Doris Miller YMCA summer day camps, 1020 Elm St. Ages 4-15. 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. $53 a week for members; $68 for nonmembers; $20 supply fee. 776-6612, ext. 214; sherri.depriest@ymcaofcentraltexas.org.

Waco Family YMCA summer day camps, 6800 Harvey Drive. Ages 4-15. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. One camp is at Parkdale Elementary. $75 a week for members; $95 for nonmembers; $10 weekly deposit; $20 supply fee. 776-6612, ext. 214; sherri.depriest@ymcaofcentraltexas.org.

Swim lessons, at both YMCA branches. 776-6612.

Midway High School Adventure Camps, Midway Intermediate. Students entering grades 3-6. June 22-July 3. $80 for Midway students, $90 if out of MISD. 761-5670, ext. 9.

American Red Cross swim classes, Waco Water Park, Lake Shore Drive. Ages 4 and up. Four sessions beginning June 8. $65 per session. Register at HOT Area Chapter, 4224 Cobbs Drive. 776-8362.

Robert L. Gilbert Youth Enrichment Organization camp, 308 Hood St. Ages 5-13. June 8-Aug. 24. $10 a day or $145 a month. Register by May 22. 756-2050.

Planned Parenthood’s 20th annual “Nobody’s Fool,” Waco Convention Center. Boys and girls entering grades 5-9. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 15. 759-5777; www.ppwaco.org.

Happy Kids’ Academy, 120 Woodhew. Ages 5-12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays beginning June 1. $85 per week. Registration begins today; $30 fee. 772-KIDS.

Miss Jane’s Summer Camp, 2222 Pine. Kindergartners through sixth graders. Begins June 1. $400. 757-1313.

Cameron Park Zoo Summer Adventure Camps. All ages. Beginning June 8. Cost varies per session. 750-8400.

Brazos Area Health Education Center Health Careers Summer Camp, Baylor University. Students entering 9th or 10th grades. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 8-11. $300, which includes meals and housing. Register by April 24. 753-4392, ext. 14. 

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