Camps, Classes & More
Posted by Laura Nelson on March 14, 2010
Camps, Classes, and Lessons for Kids Young and Old…
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Vet Camp at Cub Creek
Summer camps today include much more than swimming, hiking and playing sports. Cub Creek Science Camp is a specialized program that combines traditional camp activities with some unique camp choices. Kids can choose Veterinary medicine (Jr. Vet), Adopt an Animal, Crime Science or Digital Photography.
The Junior Vet program is one of the most popular, and draws campers from across the United States. It’s designed to show campers what it would be like to be a veterinarian. Campers learn to give injections, tie sutures, identify internal parasites and read X-rays. Each week, Dr. Brian Janke of the Rolla Animal Hospital visits to perform surgeries while the campers watch, and to answer questions. (Cub Creek Science Camp works with local animal rescue programs to provide free spays and neuters for animals in need.)
While the Junior Vet program is unique, the animals in the program are even more so. Campers have the chance to work with and care for Monkeys, Lemurs, Patagonian Cavies, Bennett Wallabies, Degus and Kinkajous. (It’s an impressive list that looks good on future applications to vet school.)
To learn more, contact Lori Martin, Cub Creek Science Camp, Owner and Director, at (573) 458-2125 or visit www.MyAnimal Camp.com.
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Dance Dance Dance Features Latin Club Dancing Lessons
If you’d like to tune up your moves and step out to a club, Dance Dance Dance in Glen Ellyn is offering intensive 3-hour Saturday workshops in Latin dance. The sessions, taught by Spanish-born Lisa La Gitana, focus on learning four styles of music: Salsa, Cha cha, Bachata and Merengue. The classes will run from 4-6pm. Call for the schedule and to sign up.
“Dancers will learn basic turns, and to feel comfortable going club dancing,” says La Gitana, who formerly danced on TV in Argentina, and has been teaching for five years. No partner is required.
To learn more, call Dance Dance Dance at (630) 469-1991. Dance Dance Dance is at 413 Main St., Glen Ellyn.
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Warrenville Park District Camps Offer Summer Adventures
It’s that time of year again to start thinking about summer camp! Don’t stress out about what to do with the kids. The Summer Camp hosted by Warrenville Park District is geared up to take your children on all new adventures. Summer Camp will be held for 9 weeks, starting June 14 and running through August 13.
Campers learn, socialize, and travel each week to places like museums, Shedd Aquarium, bowling, laser tag, bouncetown, and swim days, with many more surprises in between. Each day will bring new adventures for participating children.
Working parents will be covered with Before Care, beginning at 6:45am, and After Care, which runs until 6pm daily. Summer Camp families should be sure to check out the discount program details. Space is limited, so don’t delay and register today.
For information and to register, call the Park District at (630) 393-7279 or register online at www.warrenvilleparks.org.
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Soccer for All Ages at America’s Soccer Club of Naperville
America’s Soccer Club, since 1999, provides a fun atmosphere for children and young adults to learn and enjoy the fast-growing game of soccer. The club also develops high-caliber players and teams through emphasis on building skills, learning and understanding the game, player development, and team camaraderie.
Players have opportunities to play and compete on recreational, local, state and national levels. Professional level coaches have national and international experience as players and coaches.
Practices are held at various fields in Naperville in addition to Just For Kicks Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Complex in Plainfield. For more information, call (630) 236-1156 or visit www.ascsoccer.org
Tags:Family Fun, Summer Camps
