SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Rise! A Leadership Adventure for Girls
A five-day leadership adventure for all girls entering 8^th – 10^th grades, August 11-15 at the Mountain River Lodge in Easton, WA.  Cost:$465 (room & board).  Registration closes July 8^th.  Space limited to 50 participants.  For more information and to register for Camp RISE! please contact: Kathy Anderson 686-4400 ext. 12 or Kathy@dedehenley.com

Hoopaholics Camp at Ballard High
This camp is designed to build individual and team skills in a fun and safe environment. Camp T-shirts and basketballs will be provided. Campers should bring lunch money or a sack lunch. For more information see www.hoopaholics.com.

Great Summer Adventures and Challenges for Youth!   
The Metrocenter YMCA offers outstanding leadership programs for middle and high school students this summer.  The YMCA programs are a formative group experience rooted in hands-on leadership activities, outdoor adventure education, service learning, teamwork, communication, and build a strong sense of self-esteem and self-worth.  Programs range from boys and girlsí leadership to environmental stewardship and web technology.  The Metrocenter YBOYS program is offering seven wilderness expeditions this summer for boys in 6^th through 12^th grade.  YBOYS Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and Kayaking expeditions present an opportunity for boys to develop life and leadership skills while working with strong and diverse male role models. The Patsy Collins Adventure in Leadership program for girls in 6^th through 8^th grade empowers girls with the self-confidence to lead, the generosity of spirit to give back to their communities, and the awareness to live a healthy and balanced life.  PCAL offers both residential experience at Camp Orkila and a day program in Seattle. Many of our participants have not considered themselves as a leader in their community until a teacher, counselor, mentor or family member encouraged them to apply and seek out these skills.  Please nominate a child or a student you know to enrich their leadership skills by applying to one of these YMCA summer leadership programs. More information on these and other great summer opportunities at our website: http://www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?id=143   Or call us at 206-382-5013.

Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs this Summer at North Seattle Community College
North Seattle CC is offering comprehension, speed reading, study skills and love of reading programs for entering sixth through eighth and entering ninth through eleventh grade students. In these programs, students develop strong reading comprehension while doubling reading speed. They are taught a comprehensive approach to reading, studying and taking notes in novels, textbooks and non-fiction. For registration and more information call (800) 978-3532.

Lily and the People Moves to 24th Avenue
Lily and The People, a pottery school run by Carrie Gustafson on 32nd Ave NW for 12 years, has reopened on 24th Ave NW and NW 77th Street. Carrie Gustafson is an experienced potter, who loves to teach the art and joy of pottery to adults and children alike. There are classes for adults in the evenings, and there is a class for adults in the morning on Wednesdays. There will also be Summer Clay Camps starting June 30 for children ages 6 - 14. Spaces are limited, so make sure to sign up now. For more information, or to register, Call Carrie at 206- 784-4168 or go to her website: www.lilyandthepeople.com

Gildaís Club of Seattle Free Summer Camps
Gildaís Club of Seattle is offering free overnight summer camp for students ages 5-12 and 13-16 on August 4 – 8, and free day camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm for the same age groups, June 23 - 27.   Gilda's Club is a support group for students touched by cancer.  To find out more about Gilda's club or to become a member go to http://www.gildasclubseattle.org/  or call 206-709-1400 ext. 105 ask for Aimee.

Space to Create - Middle School Classes
We have some great studio times, classes and camps designed just for you.  Bring your friends and have fun learning new arts and crafts. Middle School Open Studio Time: Wednesdays from 3 - 5 pm. Come to the Space and explore different art forms and media.  You can work on the sewing machine, paint, print, hand sew, glue, create with duct tape, sketch, and more. Machine Sewing: Come to this 4-week series to learn about the basics of using a sewing machine, choosing fabrics, reading patterns and complete some projects.  Mastering the Sewing Machine Summer Camp: Ever want to learn how to use the sewing machine?  Take this camp to learn some sewing basics.  Learn how to use a sewing machine, about fabrics and patterns and complete a project. Step into a new world of creativity; learn to sew. Skills and projects will be age appropriate for each camp.  No sewing experience needed. Get a supplies list after signing up. For more information contact Space to Create, 1414 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117; 784-0401 or www.spacetocreate.net

Rock Climbing Summer Camps
There are seven YBOYS Expeditions this summer ranging from introductory trips to demanding mountaineering adventures. No outdoor experience or equipment is necessary. A desire to have fun and challenge yourself in spirit, mind and body required! You can check out the details at www.yboys.org. This site has all the information and applications. 

Summer Camps at Seward Park
Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center is offering 6 different weeks
of summer camp at the Center and Seward Park during July and August. Youths ages 11-14 years old can participate in hikes, games, field trips, and crafts centered around local nature themes. Camps are held almost entirely outdoors Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and youth are divided into groups by age. To Register: Please contact the Education Director at 206-652-2444 ext. 102 for more detailed information and to request registration forms. Downloadable scholarship and registration forms can be found on our website
at http://www.seattleaudubon.org/ Registration opens on March 5th and is on a
first-come first-serve basis.

Summer Program at Seattle Center Academy
Seattle Center Academy is now accepting applications for its unique two-week summer program for current 7th and 8th graders.  This program is educational and fun, giving middle school youth hands-on experiences in the arts.  The program also includes both specialized and integrated opportunities for students with disabilities.  For two weeks (July 28—August 8), students explore exciting classes in dance, music, media, theater, technology, visual and literary arts taught by professional artists from top cultural organizations.  To learn more, visit the website www.seattlecenter.com/academy or contact the Academy at 233-3959.  Full tuition is $600 but scholarships are available and many students are able to attend for as little as $75.00.  Application deadline is May 16, 2008.

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