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After5 Drop-In Childcare Science Camp What: Children in grades K-8 will do a different science experiment each week. When: Monday through Friday from 7:30a to 5p beginning June 11 and ending August 22.

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Cost: $70 per week. Lunch is not provided. How: Stop in at the center at 2637 S Horner Blvd or call 919-718-0079.

ArtStudio What: Children ages 5-11 will experiment with different mediums. Teens ages 12-18 will focus on drawing, painting, and sculpture. When: Camp for ages 5-11 will be on Wednesday afternoons in July and August. Camp for the teens will be Monday afternoons starting in June. Cost: Camps cost $20/week. How: Pick up a registration form at 102 S. Steele Street, Ste 401 or contact instructor Lisa Mathis at 919-770-1534 or [email protected].

Black Belt Leadership Academy What: Children ages 5+ can learn moves, kicks, flips, and weapons from martial arts masters. Space is limited. When: Camps will run one week each in June, July, and August from 7:30am to noon. Late pickup options are available. Specific dates will be announced. Cost: Camps cost $40/day or $149/week. Register by June 1 for an early bird rate of $129/week. How: Pick up a registration form at 1716 Westover Drive or call 919-777-6913.

Broadway Optimists’ Baseball Camp What: Children ages 5-15 can improve their baseball skills. Participants receive a tee shirt, insurance, and tickets to either a Durham Bulls or Carolina Mudcats game. When: The camp will run June 23-27 from 9am to 12pm. Cost: The camp costs $50 and there is a $10 discount for siblings residing at the same residence.

How: Pick up a registration form at Broadway Hardware & Supply on Main Street in Broadway or contact 919-770-7125.

How: For detailed camp descriptions and prices, go to www.findx designs.com or call 919-774-4700.

Career Launch for Teens

First Baptist Church

What: Rising 9-12 graders can participate in activities at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sanford/Lee County ranging from college tours and STEM activities to swimming and field trips.

What: Basketball and volleyball camps for elementary aged children and older. Also, weekly day camp for children in grades K-6 (rising).

When: Throughout the summer. Cost: Free.

When: Basketball Fundamentals is in the evenings on July 29-August 1, Volleyball Camp is during the day on July 22-24. Day camp runs weekly from June through August (7:30am-5:30pm).

How: Call 919-774-3525 to register.

Cost: Basketball costs $20 flat, volleyball costs $15 flat, and day camp costs $120 per week.

CCCC Youth Camps

How: Go to www.firstbaptistsanford.com and click on FBC Summer Camps for full details on each camp, or call 919-776-6137.

What: Children of all ages will experiment with crafts, cooking, art, photography, and crime solving on the college’s campus. There will also be football, basketball, and soccer camps as well as a leadership program for teens. When: Camps begin in early June. May 30 is the last day to register for most of the camps. Click here for information on the sports camps. Cost: Camp costs range from $19 to $40. Camps offered on the Harnett and Pittsboro campuses go up to $100. How: To view camp descriptions, go to www.cccc.edu/ecd/schedule and scroll down to “Youth Camps.” Call 919-777-7793 to register. Contact Dedrick Petty at 910-334-7786 or by email for the sports camps. Phone registrations require a credit card payment.

Dancer’s Workshop Frozen Camp What: Children will explore dance to the music of Frozen all week. When: June 9-13 from 9a to 12p. Cost: $25 per day. How: Contact Gaynell Marsh at 919-774-6228 and leave a message.

Find X Designs What: Sewing and fiber arts camps for children ages 8+. When: There will be half-day and full-day camps throughout the summer, as well as free demonstration classes for kids. Cost: Prices vary by activity and materials.

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Girl Scouts What: Girls of all ages will learn to survive outside at this week-long camp held at San Lee Park. Girls do not have to be registered in Girl Scouts to attend. When: June 16-20, 8:45am-3:30pm Cost: $70. Discounts are available if a parent volunteers. How: Register online at www.nccoastalpines.org/node/2417.

Grace Christian School What: School aged children can build skills in tennis, soccer, and basketball. When: Camps are offered throughout the summer. Camps are usually from 9am to noon or from 6pm to 8pm. Note that 2014 details have not yet been published. Cost: Price ranges from $50 to $60. There are early bird discounts. The tennis camp is usually free. How: Go to www.gcscrusaders.org, hover over “Athletics,” and click on “Sports Camp” to access details or call the school at 919-774-4415.

Horseback Riding Camp What: Children ages 5 and up can learn to interact safely with animals, the basics of horse grooming, and more. There are camps for advanced riders and families, too.

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When: Camps begin in early June and run through August. These camps fill up quickly, so you must book them immediately. Cost: The cost is $150 per week. You must pay a $60 non-refundable deposit to hold a space. How: Contact Linda Pate at 919-478-1537.

Jordan Lake Boating Camp What: Children ages 7 to 14 will learn boating skills on kayaks and standup paddleboards. Each day has a different adventure theme. When: The first session begins on June 16 and run 9am to 4pm with options for early drop off and pick up. Cost: The cost is $335 per session. There are multi-week and sibling discounts as well as an early bird discount. How: Go to www.jordanlakeboatingcamp.com for details and to register.

Junior Appalachian Musicians Camp What: Local musicians teach traditional instruments in the morning. Afternoons feature traditional camp activities. Camp is held at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park for grades 3-8. When: June 16-20 from 8:30am to 4pm with extended care available. Cost: $175/week. Instrument rentals are $10/week with a $25 deposit. Sibling discounts are available. How: Register online at www.chamjam.org or call 919-548-3458.

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Lee Christian School What: General interest camps for children in grades K3-6 (rising). When: Camp runs all summer from 9am to 3pm. Early and late hours are available. Cost: Price ranges from $90/week to $425/month and includes lunch and snacks. There is a $90 registration fee. Early bird discounts are available. How: Go to www.leechristianschool.org for details or call 919-708-5115.

Lee County 4H What: A variety of fitness, robotics, sewing, baking, gardening, and crafting camps for children ages 6-18. Camp sizes are limited. When: The first camp begins on June 9. Camps range from three to five days and are usually three hours long. Cost: The cost of each camp is determined by the activities involved. The lowest price is $7 and highest is $35. How: Go to lee.ces.ncsu.edu and click on “4H Youth Development” and scroll down to “2014 Summer Fun.” Registration begins May 1.

Lee County Gymnastics What: Recreational gymnastics classes for children of all ages. When: Camps will be held throughout the summer at various times during the day and evening. Cost: Price ranges from $29 to $64 for the summer session, depending on the child’s age.

What: Children from newborn to age 7 can explore music and instruments.

How: Registration is May 29-30 (3-6pm) at 221 Commercial Court. Call 919-774-6445 for more information.

When: Week-long camps run in June and July from 9am to noon. Weekly camps run during July and August.

Lee County Library

Cost: $120 for the week-long camps and $50 for the weekly camps.

What: Reading-focused programs for children up to sixth grade.

How: Register online at www.kindermusik.com or call 919-721-6738.

When: Programs for will be on Wednesdays for toddlers and preschoolers (10a), Tuesdays for grades 1-3 (2p), and Thursdays for grades 4-6 (2p). Cost: All library programs are free. How: Theme, times, and summer performances will be announced by early June. Call 919-718-4665 x 5484 for details or stop by the library.

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Lee County Schools What: School-aged children can attend day offerings such as STEM, math and algebra readiness, and science. Offerings vary by year.

When: Camps run June 16 through August 8. You may choose the half-day (7:30am-noon) or full-day (7:30am-5:30pm) option. Cost: Half day costs $60 and full day costs $100.

How: Download and submit an application, found on the Lee County Schools’ website under “Headlines.” Application deadline is June 6.

How: Contact Carrie ([email protected]) or Jaime (josborne@ leecountync.gov) at 919-776-6221 for all information.

Lee County YMCA

San Lee Park’s Cub Treks

What: Full-day camps for children in elementary and middle school. Each week will have a different theme. Camp is held at BT Bullock Elementary.

What: Children ages 3-5 and their parents can take a one-mile guided hike to explore the park’s treasures.

When: Camps begin June 16 and run through August 22. Earliest drop off is 7am and latest pick up is 6pm.

When: Treks will be on June 11, June 25, July 8, July 23, August 6, and August 20 from 10am to 11am.

Cost: Members pay $103; non-members pay $113. Rates are per week. Financial assistance is available.

Cost: These treks are free, though donations for the animals are encouraged.

How: To view camp details, go to ymcatriangle.com/programs-andservices/camps. You can also stop by the YMCA on Spring Lane.

How: Pre-register with Carrie at [email protected] at 919-7766221.

Lee County Arts Council

Sanford Area Soccer League

What: Art camps for children in a variety of subjects that will be held in locations fitting the camp’s theme.

What: Children ages 3-18 can learn techniques and enhance their skills under the guidance of international coaches.

Cost: Prices will vary by age and materials required.

When: British camp runs June 23-June 27 and TetraBrazil camp details will be available soon. Times vary according to age.

How: Find the Arts Council on Facebook or call 919-774-6139 for information, which should be available by late May. Cost: Price range will vary.

Painted Petal What: Art classes for children ages 5 and up. Themes include American Girl, Crabby Canvas, and Creative Kids. When: Camps are offered in June and July (9am-11am). Cost: Price ranges from $20 to $25.

Cost: Price ranges from $80 to $180. How: Register online at www.sasl.net or contact a SASL coach, board member, or other representative.

Sanford Elite Soccer Academy What: Soccer camp offered by Lee Christian School for children ages 7 through 19. When: Camp runs Tuesday, June 17 through Thursday, June 19 from 8:3011:30am for ages 7-12 and 5:30-8:30pm for ages 13-18.

How: Register at www.thepaintedpetal.com or call 919-718-9284.

Cost: $95 per player, includes a free soccer ball and cinch sack. Registration ends June 9.

San Lee Park

How: Call 919-770-5678, or email Duran or Brent.

What: Campers explore nature and the world around them. Each week has a different nature-related theme.

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Sanford Municipal Golf Course

Yoga Monkeys

What: Children ages 9-14 will learn golf etiquette and fundamentals. Campers will participate in a tournament on the last day.

What: Children ages 4-11 can learn yoga through creative play.

When: Camp runs from July 22 to July 26 (8:30am-12:30pm). Cost: $75, including snacks and lunch. How: To download an application, go to www.sanfordnc.net/golf/golf.htm and click on “Community Connection.” You can also call 919-775-8320.

Stevens Center What: Art, fitness, and general interest camps for children ages 3+. Some camps are one day per week and others are week-long. Camp sizes are unlimited. When: Camps begin in late June and run through July. Cost: The cost of each camp varies from $20/week to $130/month. How: View camp schedules at www.stevenscenter.org. Download a form to send in, or register in person at the center on Kelly Drive.

Temple Theatre Youth Camps What: Rising kindergarteners through 2nd graders can participate in weekly theatre camps. Older youth can participate in the Summer Youth Conservatory. Camps end with a performance.

When: July 7-11 from 8a to noon. Cost: $40/day or $150/week. Additional children are $25/day or $100/week. You also get a free kid’s yoga mat when you register for the week. How: Go to www.piyo4me.moonfruit.com or call 910-366-366 for questions or to register.

Other Summer Fun There are plenty of opportunities for your family to stay busy during the summer months. Outside of camps, consider these options:

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Sign your children up for guitar lessons hosted at Buchanan's Music. Contact the store at 919-775-2422 for details.

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Children ages 5+ can take private piano or violin lessons for $10 per session. Contact Judy Spivey at [email protected] for more information..

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Take the whole family to Spring Lane Cinemas on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $1 movies (and $1 kids’ packs at the concession stand). Movie line-ups will be announced in June.

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Head out to Depot Park on Thursday evenings for Function at the Junction, a free night of music sponsored by Downtown Sanford.

When: Rising Stars camps for younger children run June-August. There are two Conservatory sessions. Performance dates will be announced.

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Cost: Price ranges from $100 per week to $350 per session. There are discounts for multiple weeks.

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V. Art Camp What: Children will explore acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and all kinds of mixed media. Classes have a 3-child minimum and 7-child maximum. When: June 9 through August 7 from 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm depending on the child's age. Cost: $95/week with a $50 deposit. How: Go to victorialeeart.weebly.com or call 919-356-8300 for questions or to register. How: Get details and registration information at www.templeshows.com.