Here's a rundown on what's hot for kids this summer in Brunswick The Golden Isles of Georgia:
Brunswick Country Club Junior Golf Camp. June 16-18, July 14-16, Aug. 11-13. Three-day sessions include morning golf lesson and lunch, for kids age 6 and up. Information: (912) 264-4377 or (912) 262-6068. Fee.
Hampton Club 2010 Junior Golf Clinic. June 21-23, July 19-21, Aug. 2-4. Morning sessions at the King and Prince Golf Course at the Hampton Club on St. Simons Island. Open to all golfers ages 8-15, regardless of experience. Equipment will be provided for those who need it. Information: (912) 634-0255. Fee.
Kids Tennis Camps. Learn fundamental tennis skills from tennis instructor Pride Evans. Racquets available. July 26-29 at Ballard Park in Brunswick; June 7-10 and July 26-29 at Mallery Park on St. Simons Island. Sessions 9:30 to 10:00 am for ages 4-6; 10:00 to 11:00 am for ages 7-10; 11:00 am to noon for ages 11-13. Information: (912) 279-2836 or (912) 554-7780 or visit www.glynncounty.org. Fee.
Golden Isles Gymnastics Summer Camp. May 27-Aug. 17, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Open to children ages 4 and older, this camp features gymnastics, tumbling, dance, games, rock climbing, arts and crafts, movies, sports and more. No gymnastics experience is necessary. Campers may sign up by the day or the week. Information: (912) 280-0444 or visit www.goldenislesgym.com. Fee.
Big Horse Stable Summer Camp. Dates to be determined. Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Activities promote wellness, teamwork and responsibility. Classes include horseback riding, horse care and special activities including canoeing, tennis, karate and more. Information: (912) 778-7433 or visit www.bighorsestable.com. Fee.
Dance Intensive with Glenn Douglas Packard. June 22 and 23 at Studio South on St. Simons Island. Glenn Douglas Packard has worked with a variety of A-list entertainers including Pink, Nelly Furtado, Usher and Missy Elliott, and was nominated for an Emmy for his artistic direction on Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden. He will host a two-day dance intensive for intermediate to advance dance students ages 8 and older. Information: (912) 264-6611. Fee.
Build Your Own Boot Camp. Kids of all ages can design their own camp where they choose the classes. Activities and lessons in dance, tumbling, stretch and tone, aqua aerobic, Roomba, modeling, acting, nutrition, cooking and more. Christina's Dance World, St. Simons Island. Information: (912) 399-1417. Fee.
Summer Theatre Camps at the Ritz Theatre Kids of all ages can learn the ins and outs of play production, from basic improvisation to presentation of a play. Discounts available for children attending two or more sessions.
- On the Spot with Improv - June 7-8, 9:00 am to noon. Kids learn to "jump in and let go" using improvisation games. Open to all levels of experience. For ages 13-18.
- Acting on the Stage - June 21 to July 2, 9:00 am to noon. Exploring the world of acting, participants will create and perform their own play. For ages 7-12.
- On the Spot with Improv - Same as above, for younger participants ages 7-12.
- The Play's the Thing - Students focus on developing acting skills including creating character, vocal techniques, etc. Open only to students with previous experience performing on stage, this session requires an audition and prior participation in summer theater camps or production experience. For students ages 10-18.
Clay and Collage. - June 21-25; July 19-23; July 26-30. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Glynn Art Association, St. Simons Island. Children ages 7 and older will learn to create their own works of art using a variety of media. Information: (912) 638-8770 or visit www.glynnart.org. Fee.
Color Me Happy Summer Camps. During each session, kids ages 6 and older will create their own 16" X 20" acrylic painting on canvas, create objects with clay, sand art, pottery painting and glass fusing, and make their own tye-died t-shirt. Fee includes snacks and all materials. Sign up for two sessions and receive a discount on the third. Color Me Happy, downtown Brunswick.
- Peace, Love and Happiness - June 8-11 or July 5-9, 10:00 am to noon.
- Seeing Spots - June 15-18 or July 12-16, 10:00 am to noon.
- All About Me - June 22-25 or July 19-22, 10:00 am to noon.
Camp Invention. June 14-18, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Frederica Academy, St. Simons Island. In this fun and educational science camp for children entering grades 1-6, students build gadgets and learn physics through experiments and special projects. Information: (800) 968-4332 or visit www.campinvention.org.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia Summer Camp 2010. May 27 - Aug. 18, Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fee includes morning and afternoon snacks and lunch. Separate fees for field trips and most field trip not mandatory. Daily field trips will include Summer Waves water park, Savannah Sand Gnats baseball game, Jacksonville Zoo, Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, movies, swimming, bowling, picnics and more. Open to children ages 5 and older. Information: (912) 638-6639 or visit www.apositiveplace.net.
Y Kids Kampus 2010. June 1 - Aug. 6, Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, YWCA of Brunswick. Weekly themes include Sports of All Sorts, Junior Crime Scene Investigators, Animals A-Z, Ocean Odyssey and more. Field trips will include Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jacksonville Zoo, DNR Earth Day Nature Trail. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and snacks; separate fee for field trips. Open to children enrolled in pre-K through grade 5. Information: (912) 265-4100 or visit www.ywcabrunswickga.org.
College of Coastal Georgia Kids in College 2010. Weekly programs June 7 - July 20, Mon. - Fri. 7:45 am to 3:00 pm at Risley Early College Academy, Brunswick. Weekly sessions open to children ages 6-12. Fee includes all supplies, t-shirt, lunch and a snack.
- June 7-11: Pirates
- June 14-18: Digital Photography (student must bring a digital camera)
- June 21-25: Kids in College Idol
- June 28-July 2: Crime Scene Investigators
- July 5-9: Aviation and Weather
- July 12-16: Arts and Crafts
- July 19-23: Kids in College Play Sports
- July 26-30: Mysteries of the Deep
Frederica Academy Summer Programs 2010. Weekly sessions Mon. - Fri., June 7 - Aug. 13. Morning sessions 9:00 am to noon; afternoon sessions 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Age-appropriate sessions cover a wide range of topics from American Girls to The Messy Class. Many physical education classes as well as art, drama and more. Fee. Information: (912) 638-9981, ext. 601 until June 4; (912) 638-9982 after June 4 or visit www.fredericaacademy.org.
To the Top Sports and Leadership Camp. July 12-16, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Friday, at Oglethorpe Elementary School on St. Simons Island. Physical and spiritual challenges for students who have completed kindergarten through grade 5. Activities include basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, extreme frisbee, capture the flag, obstacle course and more. Fee includes daily lunch, snacks, t-shirt, water bottle and journal. Information: (912) 571-1651 or visit www.tothetopministries.com.
Christian Montessori School Summer Camps 2010. Weekly sessions from June 1 - July 30. Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (no program July 5-9). Open to primary students ages 3-5, and elementary students in rising first through fifth grades. Age-appropriate programs and activities include reading fun, exercise, body care, cooking, languages, arts and crafts, sports, digital photography, scrapbooking and more. Fee includes snacks; students must bring their own lunch. Information: (912) 638-1692.
Note: Programs and information are subject to change. Please contact the individual providers to confirm dates and times.
