Summer Camps 2007

Here is a list of the summer camp opportunities available in Columbia County and Richmond County:

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COLUMBIA COUNTY

Art's A Way!

Summer Art Camps

364 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez

(706) 855-1432

When: Daily sessions starting May 21

Schedule listed at www.artsaway.com.

Augusta Jewish

Community Center

Address: 898 Weinberger Way, Evans

Phone: (706) 228-3636; www.augustajcc.org

Tae kwon do

Ages: 5-12;

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11-15 and July 30-Aug. 3

Cost: $225 per week

Olympic-level training for fitness, fun, respect and discipline

Art Camp

Ages: 5-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18-22 (ages 5-10) and July 16-20 (ages 7-12)

Cost: $225 per week

Australian art June 18

African art July 16. Includes drawing, painting, clay, collage and charcoal sketching.

Cheerleading Camp

Ages: 5-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18-22

Cost: $225 per week

Moves and routines taught by gymnastics professionals.

Gymnastics Camp

Ages: 5-10

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 16-20

Cost: $225 per week

Introduction to gymnastics in a nurturing environment to help channel all your energy.

Drama Camp

Ages: 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25-29 and July 23-27

Cost: $225 per week

Learn the many aspects of performance art and stage a show led by Laura Butler.

Tennis Camp

Ages: 5-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11-15 (ages 5-10) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23-27 (ages 7-12)

Cost: $225 per week; equipment included

Taught by pro Chike Amobi

Soccer Camp

Ages: 5-10

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25-29

Cost: $225 per week

Taught by pro Chike Amobi

Golf Camp

Ages: 5-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25-29 (ages 5-10) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 9 (ages 7-12)

Cost: $225 per week; equipment included

Perfect introduction to the fundamentals of golf taught by Amanda Smith of the Augusta State University Jaguar golf team.

Collage Creative Arts Camp

Ages: Kindergarten to fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 21-25

Cost: $100

Banish boredom while swinging on swings, pounding drums, dancing, using art and weaving

Fashion Camp

Ages: 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 9-13

Cost: $225 per week

Have fun with nail polish, makeup, dress-up clothes, arts and crafts.

Science Camp

Ages: 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4-8

Cost: $225 per week

Journey to the land of the pharaohs to solve a mystery, decipher hieroglyphics, unearth an ancient mummy and take home gold treasure.

Go Wild

Ages: 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 30-Aug. 3

Cost: $225 per week

Investigate extreme plants and animals, build a microscope, examine a bug's life and enter the world of bats and birds.

Cooking Camp

Ages: 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18-22 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 9-13

Cost: $225 per week

Learn cooking skills with caterer cooking teacher, Shirley Christie.

"Try-It"

Ages: 5-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 28-June 1

Cost: introductory rate $130

By test driving the programs, staff and facilities, this proves what a wonderful camp experience your kids will have in store for them.

Augusta Prep Summer Camps

Augusta Preparatory

Day School

Address: 285 Flowing Wells Road

Phone: (706) 863-6858, Ext. 379; www.augustaprep.org

Day Camp

Ages: 5-6; 7-8; 9-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 16-20, July 23-27

Cost: $175 per session

Extended care available; lunch not included in fee; camp themes available online

Enrichment Camps

Grades: Middle and High school

When: July 16-27

Cost: $50-$185

Classes focus on academic subjects from strategy games to PSAT/SAT Math prep, middle school and high school grammar review, Spanish, writing, study skills for middle school and biology. Information: tim.shaffer@augustaprep.org or MelodyM@augustaprep.org

Ceramic Arts Camps

Grades: Fifth-Twelth graders

When: July 16-27

Cost: $200

chrisdickson@augusta prep.org

Spanish, Photography and Cooking

Grades: Seventh-Eighth graders

When: July 16-27

Cost: $100-$275

Dora.Shaffer@augusta prep.org

Wildlife, Biology and Crochet

Grades: Second grade and up

When: July 16-27;

Cost: $185-$215

Suzanne.Agan@augusta prep.org

Robotics

Grades: Rising fourth-graders

When: 1-2:55 p.m., July 16-27

Cost: $125

cindy.walker@augusta prep.org

Theatre Camps

Grades: Sixth-12th graders

When: 12:30-4:30 p.m., June 11-29

Cost: $450

Performance will be June 27-28. Registration deadline is May 18.

Sports Camps

Grades: Fourth-Eighth graders

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11-15

Cost: $160

For boys and girls; Total Soccer Academy; physical or doctor's signature needed; Information: forrest.wimberly@augustaprep.org, ext. 382

Basketball Camp

Grades: Third-Ninth graders

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18-22

Cost: $160

For boys and girls; bring your own lunch and drink; bring non-scuff shoes; Information: Jeremy.Burden@augustaprep.org

Tennis Camp

Grades: Second-Sixth graders

When: 9 a.m. to noon, June 18-22

Cost: $100

boys and girls; call for locations; Information: chrisdickson@augustaprep.org

Girl's Volleyball Camp

Ages: High school

When: 1-4 p.m., June 11-12 (serve, set, attack)

June 25-29 (all skills camp)

Cost: $100 (all skills fee)

Bring non-scuff shoes; Information: richb@ augustaprep.org

Football Skills Camp

Grades: Second-Sixth graders

When: 9-12:30 p.m., July 9-13

Cost: $75

Contact free; boys and girls; tbromley@gmail.com

Baseball Camp

Grades: First-Sixth graders

When: 9-12:30 p.m. Session 1: July 16-19, Session 2: July 23-26

Cost: $75

tbromley@gmail.com

Augusta Sailing Club Day Camps

5462 Sailing Road, Appling, Appling

(706) 309-9463

Ages: 8-15

When: Six weekly camps

Cost: $175 first week, all others $150.

Information: Jim Holder, (706) 651-0587; www.augustasailingclub. com

Columbia County Ballet

639 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez

(706) 860-1853

Ages: 12 Dancing Princesses, 3-7; Madeline Dance Workshop, 8-10

www.columbiacounty ballet.com

4-H Toastmaster Teen Leadership Program

Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Evans-to-Locks Road, Martinez

(706) 868-3413

Ages: Grades 7-12

When: Nine sessions starting June 25; 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Download application at www.ugaextension.com/columbia

Family Y Summer Day Camps

When: May 21-Aug. 10

Information: (706) 922-9622; www.thefamilyy.org

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Camp 2007!

The Quest Church, 4020 Washington Road, Martinez

(706) 722-5495

Ages: 5-11

When: 10 a.m. to Noon; June 6-10, June 13-17 and June 20-24

Cost: members $50 per week, non members $65 per week; all supplies included.

Gymnastics Gold

124 Cedar Lane, Martinez

Ages: 4 and older

When: 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., May 21-Aug. 10

Cost: $30 per day/$100 per week; camp includes gymnastics, games, outside activities, contest, special events with guest speakers, etc. Information: (706) 650-2111; www.gymnasticsgold.com

Haydens International Gymnastics Academy

4300 Evans-to-Locks Road, Evans

(706) 860-0608

Junior and senior day camps, Mother's Morning Out Gym 'n' Learn Program

haydensgym@aol.com

Petersburg

Racquet Club

421 The Pass, Martinez

Ages: Pee Wee (4-6) and Future Groups (7-18)

When: Pee Wee's meet 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Future Groups meet 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Sessions 1-9 are May 21- July 27. Information: prctennis@comcast.net or www. prctennis.com

Seigler's Karate Center

Karate Summer Camp

337 S. Belair Road, Martinez

(706) 855-5685

Ages: 4-up

Summer Quest 2007

Martinez Montessori

Academy

3765 Old Petersburg Rd, Martinez

(706) 863-0273

Ages: 4-12

When: May 21 to Aug 10

Cost: $80-$100 per week

Sunshine House

Summer Camp

330 N. Belair Road, Evans

(706) 860-8507

www.sunshinehouse.com

Richmond County

Summer Day Camps

Augusta Players Summer Theatre Camp

St. Mark United

Methodist Church

Ages: 6-8, 9-12, middle and high school and Master class

When: 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Master class, June 18-29 and July 9-20.

Cost: $210 includes T-shirt. Hours and classes vary according to age level, but all will participate in an end-of-camp production. This workshop will help students to express themselves, characterize and prepare for a performance with song and dance. Information: (706) 826-4707 or summercamp@augustaplayers.org

Gertrude Herbert

Institute of

Art Camp 2007!

506 Telfair St., Augusta

(706) 722-5495

Ages: 5-11

When: June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20

Cost: members $50 per week, non-members $65; drawing, painting, paper mache, 2-D and 3-D design and sculpture; call for group information; (706) 722-5495

Augusta Junior

Rowing Club

101 Riverfront Drive, Augusta

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 18-22

Cost: $85 per week includes T-shirt; $4 nonrefundable deposit due when registering; download, fill out and bring waiver form on first day. Information: (706) 821-2875. www.augustarowingclub.org

Summer Dance

Cutno Dance

Ages: 4-18

When: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 16-22 (ages 12-18); 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 25-29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 9-13

Cost: varies (call for information)

Half-day camps available, etiquette classes, modern, ballet, jazz/hip, African and more. (706) 828-3101

Augusta State University Kids University

Augusta State

University

Grades: K-5;

When: June 5-16, June 19-30, July 10-14, July 17-21; Half-day and full-day camps available with educational and recreational programs, including math, science, computers, geography, problem solving, games, swimming art and music. Discounts available.

Cost: $85-$255. (706) 737-1636; www.ced.aug.edu or www.dmoore@aug.edu

Newman Tennis Camp

Newman Tennis Center, Wrightsboro Road

Half- and full-day sessions available

When: 9 a.m.-noon and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., May 29-Aug. 3. (706) 821-1600.

Artist Camp

"Summer Stock"

The Art Factory Inc.

Ages: 6-16; Children will participate in all aspects of a musical theater performance, including drama, dance, costume making and set building. Cost: $375 with tuition assistance available ; lunch and snack provided; (706) 731-0008. www.artfactoryinc.org

National Science

Center's Fort

Discovery

1 Seventh St., Augusta

Did you ever wonder...?

Grades: Second-Third

When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 9-13.

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Explore this and much more through hands-on activities. Information: (706) 821-0646. www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Science by Design:

Grades: Second-Fourth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 23-27

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Take things apart and figure out what makes them work. Information: (706) 821-0646. www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Dinosaurs

Grades: Third-Fourth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-13

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

See what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Information: (706) 821-0646. www. NationalScienceCenter.org

Mission: Discover Mars!

Grades: Second-Third

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 18-22

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Have fun learning about the planet Mars. Design your own space suit, helmet and more. Information: (706) 821-0646. www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Jump onto the fast track!:

Grades: Fourth-Fifth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 23-27

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Design your own car and challenge yourself to push the limits of speed and more. Information: (706) 821-0646. www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Who-Dunit?:

Grades: Fourth-Fifth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 18-22

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Explore the world of forensic science. Information: (706) 821-0646. www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Discovery Island:

Grades: Fourth-Fifth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 4-8

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

How will you survive on a stranded island? Information: (706) 821-0646; www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Space and Rocketry, Blast Off!:

Grades: Fourth-Sixth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-13

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Plan and design a colony on Mars. Information: (706) 821-0646; www.NationalScienceCenter.org

The Fast Track:

Grades: Sixth-Eighth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-13

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Push the limits of speed and power as you design experiment controlled vehicles. Information: (706) 821-0646; www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Robo-Tech:

Grades: Sixth-Eighth

When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 23-27

Cost: early bird by April 27th, members $125, non-members $135; after April 27th, members $150, non-members $175 and fees vary for additional children.

Computers and legos will be used to design, build and operate your team's robot. Information: (706) 821-0646; www.NationalScienceCenter.org

Archeology Camp 2007

Augusta Museum

of History

Imagination Station:

Ages: 8-12

When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 11-15

Cost: $85 for members; $95 for non-members

Campers will take a train ride through history stopping to explore various themes including transportation, architecture, clothing and food. Includes paper making, writing with a quill pen, making ice cream, and much more; field trips include a boat ride on the canal and more. Information: (706) 722-8454 by May 28th

Augusta State

University

2500 Walton Way, Augusta

Augusta State University Conservatory Program Piano Camp

ASU Fine Arts Building

Ages: through high school; half-day class session open to rising second-sixth graders

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 6-10

Cost: $130 before May 23; $150 after May 23

Open for intermediate through advanced students, with a half-day option for rising second through seventh grades who are currently taking piano lessons. Information: (706) 731-7971

Augusta State University Conservatory Program Choral/Vocal Camp

ASU Fine Arts Building

Grades: Middle and High school students

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 13-17

Cost: $130 before May 30; $150 after May 30

Information: (706) 731-7971

Augusta State University Conservatory Program Band Camp

ASU Fine Arts Building

Grades: Middle and High school students

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 20-24

Cost: $130 before June 5; $150 after June 5

Information: (706) 731-7971

Augusta State University Conservatory Program String/Orchestra Camp

ASU Fine Arts Building

Grades: Middle and High school students

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 27 - July 1

Cost: $130 before June 13; $150 after June 13

Information: (706) 731-7971

Very Vera Cooking Camp

Very Vera, 3113 Washington Road

Ages: 8-10 (beginners) and 11-14 (intermediate)

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 11-July 27 with when varying depending on level of class.

Cost: $225 (includes 5 days of camp, cookbook, activity book, T-shirt, Very Vera recipes, camp picture, etiquette classes, a final banquet and lunch/snacks daily)

Develop cooking skills and improve table etiquette. Information: If too young, call for parent and child classes; (706) 860-3492; www.veryvera.com

McDuffie County

Hickory Hill Museum

502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, Georgia

Intrigue of the Past

When: 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., June 11 - July 27. Through this archaeology summer camp, discover how cultures hundreds of years ago lived, what they ate, how they hunted and what clothes they wore.

Cost: $50 per child and includes daily snacks, equipment and activities; register at (877) 595-9777 or hickorymuseum@bellsouth.net.