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Aaahh summer! Soldier Field pool, Honkers Baseball, picnics at the park, RochesterFest. It's here!
And there's always fun stuff to do! Here's a list of "camps"/dates to keep in mind as well as a number of listings,
that while not "summer camps", are certainly fun things to do in Rochester this summer.
Visit this page frequently, as we'll post more "camps" as we receive their information. New info will be added to the top of this page so it's easy to identify it as "new." In most cases you can find full camp details (price, dates, etc.) by clicking on the link provided.
THE READING CENTERWe can help a child who struggles with reading, writing, spelling, math, or study skills! Best of Basics. July 9 - August 3. Small group instruction for students in grades K-12. For more information, call 507-288-5271 or visit
www.TheReadingCenter.org.
FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETESThe Rochester Youth Sports Camp is a day camp for young athletes entering grades 2-8 (Fall 2012) who want to develop their skills in several sports and build their personal character. Campers will train in one sport for two days and then switch to another sport for the final two days. More information on camp dates, fees, location can be found online,
www.minnesotafca.org/rochester-youth-sportsSCRUBS CAMPScrubs Camp will be held at the Winona State University June 24 to 29 and at Augsburg College July 9 to 13. It offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to learn about health-related careers, experience college life, and make new friends. Students will learn about more than 30 healthcare careers through many hands-on activities. The cost for the five day residential camp is $430, limited scholarships are available. For more information, go to
www.healthforceminnesota.org.
HEALTH CAREER DAY CAMPRochester Health Career Day Camp, organized in partnership with Rochester Public Schools, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center and HealthForce Minnesota, offers middle school students (grades 6-8) from Southeastern Minnesota the opportunity to explore over careers in the healthcare field. The camp will be held on June 11 & 12 (Rochester) OR June 14 & 15 (Mankato). Information on health careers such as: pharmacy, laboratory, pathology, emergency, therapy and more. This camp fills fast so register ASAP! The Health Career Day Camp flyer and registration forms are available at
www.healthforceminnesota.org.
COMMUNITY EDThe Community Ed summer youth brochure is available online,
www.rochesterce.org, or in hard copy. More than 30 pages of Community Ed. summer camp offerings: crafts, cooking, hobbits, art, music, theater and more.
SUMMER OF SERVICE (SOS)Two-week, all day, volunteer service-learning opportunity for students entering grades 4 through 12. Offered June 18–June 29 OR July 9-July20 OR July 23-Aug. 3 OR Aug. 6-17. Cost is $199. Register through Community Ed.,
www.rochesterce.org. Find more information on pg. 28 of the Comm. Ed. Summer Youth Brochure.
ADOPTION DAY CAMPOffered through Comm. Ed. and open to kids age 5 through grade 9. Come together to celebrate what we all have in common, adoption. We encourage siblings who were not adopted to attend camp as well. Children will be divided into groups according to grade level. Volunteers needed. Email mefredin@rochester.k12.mn.us for more information on volunteering or go to
www.rochesterce.org to register. Runs Aug. 6 through 9, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northrop Education Center. Cost is $90.
CELEBRATE ME WEEKCelebrate Me Week is a camp on Lake Washington near Mankato. It is open to boys and girls going into the 7th grade in the Fall of 2012. It is a week-long camp in which each camper is given endless opportunities to learn more about themselves through a variety of experiences and activities. This camp looks to be super popular as many session are already full or nearly full.
www.celebrate-me.comCAMP KINGDOM KIDSHeld at Christ Community Church, June 11th – August 24th, 6:30am – 5:30pm. Children are divided into three separate age groups for most activities: PRESCHOOL - 3 by June 1st; ADVENTURERS - K-2nd grade; TRAILBLAZERS - 3rd-6th grade. Field trips for all ages to destinations both near and far are included in the cost and are always a highlight. For more information call 282-4840 or visit
www.kkrochester.orgCROSSINGS AT CARNEGIE ART CAMPSWorlds of art experiences await at Crossings summer camps. Explore clay, wood, paint, fabric, music, drama, jewelry and more at Crossings! We offer classes for children as young as three years old to high school students in a variety of art fields. Camps are half-day or whole-day, one week to 10 days, and range from $138 to $238. Camps run from June 20 to Aug. 19. Visit our website at
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, or call (507) 732-7616, for details about individual camp experiences, dates and prices and our well-qualified instructors. Call or email us at crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com to request a free brochure! Scholarships available through the generosity of Zumbrota Community Trust. Crossings is located at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota, just 20 minutes north of Rochester.
YMCA CAMP PEPIN
Camp Pepin is located in Stockholm, Wisconsin and offers co-ed camps (June, July and August) for kids in grades 2 through 12. Call 1-651-388-4724 or visit
www.camppepin.org for more information.
RYBA BASEBALL LEAGUESRYBA offers summer baseball/tball leagues for boys and girls grades K -8.
www.rybamn.comRYFSA SOFTBALLRYFSA offers summer softball leagues.
www.ryfsa.com
RYSA SOCCER CAMPSRYSA offers several soccer camps. Go online to check out their offerings,
www.rysa.orgQUARRY HILL SUMMER NATURE CAMPQuarry Hill Summer Nature Camp (701 Silver Creek Road NE, 328-3950) is a must do summer activity for many Southeast Minnesota youth ages 4 all the way up to teens. During this outdoor day camp, kids will explore and learn about the natural world in the 320 acre park and Nature Center. Quarry Hill camp features small groups, professional staff and a great mix of science learning and fun! Hiking, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, live animals and more offer kids a hands on experience of the natural world. Off-site and full day opportunities are offered for older campers. Camp begins the week of June 11 and runs weekly (excluding the week of July 2) through the end of August. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am or 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Scholarships and transportation to Quarry Hill are also available. Visit our website for full camp listings,
www.QHNC.org.
YMCAThe Rochester Area Family Y (709 1st Ave. SW, 287-2260) offers a variety of day camps for kids preschool age through high school: Discovery Y Day Camp, Lego Robotics, Sports & Enrichment Camp, Preschool Camp, and Science, Engineering, and Technology Camp. Visit
The Y's Summer Camps webpage where you can link to more information on each of these camps.
GLORIA DEI VBSGloria Dei Lutheran Church (1212 Twelfth Ave NW) will hold its annual VBS (Vacation Bible School) from June 18th thru June 21st. The program runs from 9 am to noon for 4 and 5 yr olds (as of Sept. 1, 2012). And 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for children entering 1st thru 5th grade. You do not have to be a member of the church to attend. For more info call 289-1841 or visit
www.gloria-dei.com.
PARKS & RECREATION, YOUTH ADAPTIVE DIVISIONThe Adaptive Recreation Spring & Summer Youth Program Brochure is available online,
www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/classes_programs/adaptive/index.asp. Fun activities offered for youth with disabilities April through August. Contact Karen Meyer, 328-2539, for more information.
MINNESOTA ZOOThe Minnesota Zoo offers 1/2-day and full-day camps for preschoolers through grades 12.
www.mnzoo.orgCAMP INVENTIONA hands-on science and creativity day camp so fun, they won't even realize they're learning! Students entering grades 1-6, participate in 5 exciting modules taught by local educators each day. Camps held in Rochester, Dover-Eyota, Kasson-Mantorville and other area sites. Registration: 1-800-968-4332 or
www.campinvention.org. This camp sells out early. Register soon.
ROCHESTER HONKERS BASEBALLThe Rochester Honkers baseball team is part of the Northwoods League. The Honkers play games at Mayo Field June through August. Visit their website for a complete schedule of this summer's games,
www.rochesterhonkers.comHEALING ADVENTURES CAMPHealing Adventures Camp is a free one-day camp for children and teens (ages 5 - 18 years) who have experienced a loss of a loved one. The Mayo Clinic Hospice Program, with support from Mayo Clinic Hospice staff, volunteers and Mayo Clinic employees, invite you to participate in the Healing Adventures Camp. The spring camp will be on Saturday, April 28, 2012 (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). The fall camp will be on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). There are a variety of emotions and feelings when a young person experiences the death of an important person in his or her life. Campers will have the opportunity to spend time with other children who have had a similar experience and meet with trained grief facilitators who will encourage discussion on loss, grief, healing and new beginnings. Campers will be assigned to age-appropriate groups and will participate in a variety of activities, including: nature walks, crafts, rock wall climbing, music and petting zoo. For more information email Carol Kuisle at kuisle.carol@mayo.edu or call 284-4002. The registration deadline for the spring camp is Friday, April 20. The registration deadline for the fall camp is Friday, Sept. 28.
HONORS CHOIRS• If your child is interested in signing up for a music camp, you’ll find a link to a great list of what’s available in the area and throughout the Midwest on the Honors Choirs website at
www.honorschoirs.org. Go to “About Us” and then to the “Education” link in the drop down menu. This is a fabulous list. Definitely check it out!
• The Honors Choirs will be holding its auditions for the 2012-2013 season in May and early June. Honors Choirs is a non-profit organization of four auditioned youth choirs for singers in grades 3 through 12. Now finishing its 20th season, its mission is to promote the highest standard of excellence in the preparation and performance of choral music, seeking to provide artistic challenge and growth opportunities for youth throughout the region and enjoyment for the community at large. This year, the Choirs involve a total of 250+ singers from 25 different communities and 52 schools all over southeast Minnesota. Visit the website’s Auditions page at
www.honorschoirs.org for more information. Interested singers are encouraged to call, 507-252-0505, or e-mail, hc@HonorsChoirs.org, to schedule an audition.
CAMP RCLSRochester Central Lutheran School's Camp RCLS is a fun Christian summer camp experience for children entering Preschool through grade 5. Children will participate in creative learning activities, arts and crafts, games, food fun, science actvities, and field trips. Camp RCLS will be open June 18-August 17 from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Families have options of attending the entire nine weeks or just the days and hours that work best for their schedule. For more information on Camp RCLS call 507.289.3267 ext. 209 or brlinder@rcls.net
SILVER LAKE BOAT and BIKE RENTALSilver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals,
www.silverlakefun.com, 800 West Silver Lake Dr NE. Complete with 2-4 person electric paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, bikes for all ages, tandem bikes, 2-4 person 4 wheeled family bikes and mini golf. Stop by for a fun filled day with the family. Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals is open April 1- Oct 1 from 11am - 1hr before sunset daily. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. are Family Days. Parents that come down with their kids get 20% off rentals.
VBSChrist United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School. July 16-20, 9am-12pm ages 3-5 OR 9am-3pm grades K-5 (completed). Register at
www.cumethodist.com/vbs.
JETS GYMNASTICSJETS offers themed Summer Camps (Super Heroes, Pirates and Princesses, Jungle Safari) Mon-Thur, June 11 through Aug. 23, 9am to noon. Go online for a complete list of camps and fees. Jets Gymnastics • 2440 Clare Lane NE, 285-9262, jetsgym@hotmail.com,
www.jetsgym.com
