Since there has been so many comments from students not wanting school to end I felt prompted to share some exciting ways to enjoy science and other activities that aren't too far away: All of these links can be found at: https://www.heraldextra.com/summer-camps-for-kids-in-utah-county/article_d312d1f7-d45d-563b-8d4d-781fd4861d48.html Thanksgiving Point Day Camps Thanksgiving Point has annual Summer Day Camps for ages ranging from preschool to 12th grade. Kids can explore space, learn about paleontology, program a LEGO robot, explore insects, learn the science behind food, go on a dinosaur discovery and more. Dates: Vary based on program and ages Ages: Preschool-12th grade Cost: $25-$250 More info/registration: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/education/summer-day-camps Utah Valley University Youth Camps UVU will offer Youth Camps throughout the summer with themes including arts and crafts, robotics, aviation, computer, science, education and engineering, as well as The TYE Center Theater Summer Camp. When: Dates vary based on program Ages: Vary based on program Cost: $89-$225 More info/registration: https://www.uvu.edu/ce/youthcamps/ Sundance Summer Kids Camps Head to Sundance Mountain Resort is a nature day camp for kids between the ages of five and 12. Each week has a new theme and has opportunities for active play, arts, music, environmental awareness and exploration. When: June 4-Aug. 3 Ages: 5-12 Cost: $69-$265; Single day and weekly options available, sibling discounts available More information/registration: https://sundanceresort.com/mountain-activities/sundance-summer-camp Noorda Theatre Summer Camp Noorda Theatre Summer Camp, held at UVU, hosts one-week summer camps where kids ages 5 to 18 can learn a passion is for acting or playwriting, puppetry or costuming, stage combat or stagecraft. When: Weekly June 5-29 Ages: 5-18 Cost: $275 More info/registration: uvu.edu/theatre/noorda/summer_camp.html SCERA Summer Camps SCERA offers week long arts education summer camps for kids, teens and adults. Classes include ukulele boot camps, pottery, theater, music, dance, voice, anime, art, jewelry making. When: June 2-Aug. 15 Ages: Classes for kids as young as 4, teens and adults Cost: Vary based on program More info: scera.org/event-category/summer-camps Pleasant Grove Park It Summer Program The Youth Summer Program in Pleasant Grove offers new and fun activities each week, including water games, LEGO games, races and a wide variety of fun. You can sign up for a week at a time or for 2-day options (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday during a specific week.) When: June 4-Aug. 2; Monday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Cost: $56 per week, with $10 discount for registering for two weeks More info/registration: https://rec.plgrove.org/programs-and-classes/all-programs-a-classes-75336/park-it-summer-program Provo’s Summer Adventure Kids Camp The Summer Adventure Kids Camp in Provo focuses on developing skills and knowledge in cooking, art, science and atypical activities. Each kid will get a camp T-shirt with registration and the week will include a field trip to various areas in Utah. They also offer an adaptive program specifically designed for children with special needs. When: Weekly sessions from June 4 through Aug. 3 Ages: 6-12 Cost: $85 for residents, $95 for non-residents More info/registration: https://provo.org/departments/recreation/summer-camps Orem Youth Parks If you are tired of boring summers, Orem Youth Parks is a fun program for kids aged 5-11 years old. Activities include games, arts and crafts, movies, field trips, swimming, sports and a BBQ on the last day of the session. There is also a Junior Youths Parks program for those aged 4-6. When: June 4-21, July 2-19, July 23-Aug. 9 Ages: 5-11 (Jr. version for kids aged 4-6) Cost: $120 ($60 for Jr. program) More info/registration: https://oremrecreation.com/summercamps/#1507232721461-7f50f7f9-16c6 Camp Floyd History Camp for Kids Camp Floyd’s History Camps for Kids are a fun, educational experience detailing how soldiers lived at Camp Floyd between 1858 and 1861. Participants will receive a 2019 history camp t-shirt, Union or Confederate kepi, replica rifle, canteen, haversack, wooden yo-yo and more. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 8-11. When: June 19-21, July 10-11, July 17-19, Aug. 7-9 Ages: 8-11 Cost: $99 More info: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd/events BYU Museum Camp BYU’s Museum Camp is a day camp for youth between the ages of 13 and 16 who love museums. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to run a museum with careers in art, paleontology, anthropology or biology. When: June 18-21 Ages: 13-16 Cost: $159 More info/registration: https://museum.ce.byu.edu Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County Summer Camps The Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County will offer specialty summer camps including soccer, basketball, flag football, watercolor, drawing, mixed media, contemporary dance, hip hop, folk dance, STEM exploration and entrepreneurship.The camps are limited to 12 students per session and repeat in three sessions throughout the summer. When: Session 1 runs June 4-22, session 2 runs June 25-July 20, session 3 runs July 25-Aug. 10 Ages: Kindergarten through sixth grade Cost: $10-$25 More info/registration: https://bgcutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Specialty-Camps.pdf Utah COPA Summer Camps The Utah COPA will offer summer camps for kids aged 4-18 at their American Fork location. Camps range from musical theater and pop music to a wide variety of dance sessions. When: Weekly June 11-Aug. 3 Ages: Various age groups from 4-18 Cost: $85-$195 More info/registration: http://utahcopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AF-Summer-Camp-Schedule-Tuition-2018-AF-MDT-Front-Back-Page-1.pdf Wasatch Ballet Conservatory Camps The Wasatch Ballet Conservatory in Lindon will offer summer camps and intensive classes throughout the summer for those of all levels, interests and ages. Camps will include ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, flexibility and conditioning, hip hop and tumbling. They will also have a Story Book Dance Camp, with storybook themed dance lessons. When: July 16-Aug. 10 Ages: Story Book Dance Camp for ages 3-8, other camps for ages 7-adult Cost: Story Book Dance Camp is $24 a day or $160 for a full camp More info/registration: http://wasatchballet.com/summer-2018.html There ya go. Tons to do in the summer time, right in your backyard...basically. Who knows you could develop new friendships, learn a new skill, become a science nerd once and for all time! Or you can just comment "First!", "Second!" And you don't even get a candy....
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Mrs. TaylorI love science! Everything about the world is interesting and never boring. I love to study plants, animals, insects, and people. My favorite subjects are my students who are the most unique organisms on the planet! Categories |