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2009 Summer Camp Guide

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By Robert Bell Friday, 15 May 2009

Abrakadoodle

Ages 2-12
Painting, sculpting, drawing, printing, movies, ice skating, action painting
June 15-Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m.
Locations vary, call for details
$45-$199
380-7555
www.abrakadoodle.com/tx03

Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication

Ages 16 and older
Instruction from professionals in concept art, digital painting, 3D modeling, Photoshop or animation
Concept art for videogames, July 27-30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Photoshop basics, July 27-30, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.; modeling with 3D Studio MAX, Aug. 3-6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; animating with 3D Studio MAX, Aug. 3-6, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.; digital painting, Aug. 10-13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
501 Prize Oaks Drive, Cedar Park
$250 for six-week session, including materials
249-1237
www.geminischool.com

The Studio

Ages 4-11
- Art camp including drawing, sculpture and painting
- Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon throughout the summer starting in June
- $150 per week (includes supplies and snacks)
Ages 4 and older
- Regular painting and drawing
- Mon.-Sat., one day a week, noon-8 p.m.
- $72 per month for four one-hour classes (includes supplies)
715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 120, Cedar Park
259-0303
www.fiaccoart.com

Tutor 180

Ages vary by camp
Camps are Mon.-Thu., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten and older
  - Artsy camp, June 15-18; Goofy Gaming, June 29-July 2; Simply Signing, July 13-16
- Grade 1 and older
  - Original Scribble, July 27-30
- Grades 3-6
  - Life Skills/Hip-Hop, July 20-23
$145 per camp (snack and bottled water provided daily; campers bring their lunch)
1540 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 113,
Cedar Park
577-6179
www.smart-thinkin.com

On Deck Circle

Ages 6-12
Stretching and warm up, fielding, throwing, soft toss and tee hitting, machine hitting, running and base stealing, stance and swing coaching
Several four-day camps begin June 8 and end Aug. 13, and include morning, afternoon or all-day packages
1200 Toro Grande Drive, Ste. 200, Cedar Park
$150-$229 per session
986-5726
www.cedarparkbattingcages.com

Bluebonnet School Summer Day Camp

Entering first grade through fifth grade
Nature-themed sessions, playground, sports and water-based activities
Camps are Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Captain Planet, June 8-19; Fast and Furious, June 22-July 10; Hollywood Blvd., July 13-24; Ingenious Inventors, July 27-Aug. 7; Real Life Heroes, Aug. 10-21
3420 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
$390; $585 (for three-week Fast and Furious camp)
331-9009
www.bluebonnetschool.com

Goddard School — Cedar Park

Ages 5-10
Camps include field trips and art programs
June 8-Aug. 21, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
$200 a week (students bring sack lunch)
1905 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
258-5292
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School — Leander

Ages 2-8
Campers learn about animals from storytellers, community helpers and visitors from zoos and Texas Parks and Wildlife
June 8-Aug. 20, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. (full day), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (half day) Snacks are provided, campers bring a sack lunch
Prices vary depending on child’s age
1730 Union St., Leander
528-1918
www.goddardschool.com

Primrose School At Vista Ridge

Ages 5-10
Three themed weeks with games and activities to build imagination, social and learning skills
June 8-Aug. 21, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
910 North Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park
$190 per week, additional fees apply
260-0708
www.primrosevistaridge.com

Primrose School of Cedar Park West

Ages 5-10
Three themed weeks with field trips, games and activities to build imagination, social and learning skills
June 8-Aug. 21, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
2021 Little Elm Trail
$190 per week, additional fees apply
250-2400
www.myprimroseschool.com

Summit Christian Academy

Grades K-6
Summer camps and specialty camps, which include swimming, volleyball, soccer, cooking, pottery, etiquette, karate, science, music and more
June 1-July 31, 8 a.m-4 p.m., extended hours cost extra
$145 a week for full-day, $80 a week for half-day, prices vary for specialty camps
2121 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park
203-3698
www.summiteagles.org

Capital Gymnastics

Ages 4-9
Instructional gymnastics, arts and crafts, songs, theme activities (bring sack lunch)
Camps are three days a week from June 9-11 through Aug. 18-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
$130 (plus registration fee)
504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
259-9995
www.capgym.com

Dr. John’s Sports Center

Entering grades K-5 Sports and activities to develop fundamental and advanced skills, improve agility, speed, balance and coordination and enhance game strategy skills
June 8-Aug. 21, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended hours 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
1800 Clover Lane, Cedar Park
$185 per week for full day; $100 per week for half day mornings; $125 for half day afternoons
259-7545
www.drjohnssportscenter.com

PrimeTime Cheer

Ages 4-12
Beginner, Twist It, June 15-16; Cheer Camp, June 18-19; Beginner, Flip Flop Factory, June 22-23; Cheer Camp, July 16-17; Beginner, Flip Flop Factory, July 20-21; Beginner, Twist It, July 27-28
All camps are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and cost $75; campers bring a sack lunch
11701 Old 2243 West, Leander
260-1733 or 619-0442
www.ptcheer.com

Zero Gravity Gymnastics and Cheer

Ages 5 and older
Gymnastics, arts and crafts, movies, cheer, outdoor activities
June 8-Aug. 21, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; extended hours 2-6 p.m.; early drop-off 8-9 a.m.
601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500 in the Railyard shopping center
$15 registration fee for nonmembers; $135 per week; extended hours $60 per week; early drop-off $20 per week
986-5815
www.zerogravitygymnasticsandcheer.com

Spiritwood Riding Center

Ages 6-15
One-, two- or three-week horsemanship clinic includes riding, grooming, first aid, feeding and overall care and handling of horses
June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
14300 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd., Leander
Weekly prices are $275 (Spiritwood
students) or $290 (nonstudents)
259-1717 or 259-5310
www.spiritwoodridingcenter.com

Peak Performance Martial Arts Leadership Camp

Ages 5 and older
Themed weeks focusing on life skills, communication, confidence, goal setting and safety through martial arts, sports and field trips
Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. throughout the summer except July 20-24
200 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. F4, Cedar Park
$155 per week
918-8921
www.peakperformancemartialarts.com

Tang Soo Do Academy

Ages 5-12
All camps are from 8 a.m.-noon
Competition camp, June 8-12, $250; Rank camp, June 22-26, $320; Sword camp, July 6-10, $250, Judo camp, July 27-31, $260; Sticks for Kids, Aug. 10-14, $250
All prices are for non-Tang Soo Do students; family discount is $50 off for additional children
351 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 150
335-1890
www.tsdacademy.com

Camp Timberwolf

Ages 5-12
Indoor and outdoor games, environmental outings, field trips, arts and crafts, movies and swimming
June 8-Aug. 21, Mon.-Fri., 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
1201 Brighton Bend Lane inside Naumann Elementary, Cedar Park except Aug. 10-21 session, which will be hosted at 1435 Main St. in the Cedar Park
Recreation center
$120 per week for Cedar Park residents; $150 a week for non-residents; $30 nonrefundable deposit required to hold space, will be applied to weekly rate
401-5500
www.cedarpark.tx.us

Cedar Park High School Theatre Department Camp

Entering grades K-5
“Pirates Pandemonium” theatre arts activities and performance
June 15-18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 18 performance, 7 p.m.
Rouse High School, 1501 CR 271, Leander
$130 (on or before May 22), $100 (first camper sibling on or before May 22), $140 (late registration by May 29)
435-8465
www.cphstheatre.org

Center Stage

Ages 4-13, varies by session
A variety of different dance camps and classes are available, check website for schedule
9 a.m.-noon; $60
Camp Rock Star, June 29-July 2, ages 6-10; Dance Intensive, July 20-23, ages 8-13; Fairytale Dreams, Aug. 3-6, ages 4-6
2405 S. US 183, Ste. 104, Leander
259-0445
www.centerstageleander.com

Dance Emotions

Ages 3-8
Princess camp
June 22-26. July 13-17, July 27-31;
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
1540 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 109,
Cedar Park
$155, $50 deposit due at registration
401-0043
www.emotionsdance.com

KidsActing

Gives kids a chance to rehearse, stage and perform plays and musicals
Ages 6-13
- Showtime! Musical “Annie,”
- June 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 8-14
- Showtime! Play “Princess Bride,”
- June 29-July 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 8-14
- Showtime! Musical “Wicked,”
- July 6-10, July 13-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 6-11
- Showtime! Musical “The Little Mermaid,” July 20-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 10-16
- Showtime! Musical “Hairspray,”
- July 27-31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Ages 6-11
- Showtime! Musical “The Lion King,”
- Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
$295 per week
Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
836-5437
www.kidsactingstudio.com

Lonestar Premier Soccer Camps

National Youth Licensed staff from Argentina, Germany, England, Brazil and Canada, focus on improving quickness and mobility
Ages 5-8, June 8-12, June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m. $160
Ages 9-14, June 8-12, June 22-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $260
1903 Cypress Creek Road, Elizabeth Milburn Park, Cedar Park
336-5425 ext. 6
www.lonestarsoccercamp.com

Austin Sports Center

Grades 1-12
Various volleyball camps and clinics
May 5-Aug. 20, times vary depending on camp
1420 Toro Grande Blvd, Cedar Park
$45-$325
260-0333
www.austinsportscenter.com

Nitro Swimming

Anyone who can complete one length of the pool — 25 yards — of side breathing freestyle unassisted and without stopping and proficient in backstroke
Stroke techniques, racing strategies and swimming skills
June 8-July 2; July 6-30 Mon.-Thu.,
12:30-1:30 p.m., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1310 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park
$110 per four-week session
259-7999
www.nitroswim.com

Volente Beach Summer Day Camp

Entering grades 1-8
June 8-Aug. 20, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Volente Beach Waterpark,
16107 FM 2769, Leander
$225 per week, $45 one-time
registration fee, transportation
shuttle available for $35
258-5109
www.volentebeach.com

Leander ISD hosts dozens of different camps during the summer break, so that students can keep up with their extracurricular pursuits. The camps run from the second week of June through the first week of August, for incoming students in grades 3-12. Prices for the camps range from $80-$135. Some of these are academic programs, such as art, history, writing and math.

There are also many athletics-based camps. Areas of focus include: