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    Friday, April 19, 2016

    What’s A Kid To Do

    Friday, April 29, 2016

    What’s A Kid To Do?

    Summertime Fun Guide

    Advertising Supplement

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    Children ofall agesandinter-ests willnd somethingto loveabout the camps oered at theTexasStateAquariumthis sum-mer and into September.

    For the little ones there’sstory timewith a parent,wherereading and learning aboutwildlife are combined to build

    early language skills and piquetheircuriousity fornature.

    For younger children begin-ning atpre-kindergarten,week-lycamps oer a wide range of activities appropriate to theirage, including creative playand science discovery. Thesecamps, for the SeaSquirts, areoeredin twosessionseachday,morning and afternoon.

    Thenextgroupsincludestu-dents enteringrst grade onup

    and are from9 a.m. to4:15p.m.each day, ve days a week. Bythe time campers are enteringthefourth grade,theygetto par-ticipate in an overnight stay atthe aquarium as a part of theircamp experience.

    Campers entering the eightand ninth grade get a behind-thesceneslookat theaquariumand take part in the discover-iesduring an Archimedes boattrip, plus an overnight stay at

    the WelderWildlifeRefuge.

    High school stu-dents surf, trek andkayak their waythrough the week.Their science ex-perience includesa visit to the Port

    Aransas Wetlands,an Archmides boattrip and a surf les-son . T hey a lsolearn about the di-versity of science-based careers andparticipate in twoovernight events atthe WelderWildlifeRefuge and the University of TexasMarineScienceInstitute.

    The following is a list of 

    much of what’s oered. Checktexasstateaquarium.orgfor up-dated informationabout campsandprogramsthat areavailable.

    Sea StorieS

    ■  “I’ll Follow the Moon,” 10a.m.May14,May20andJune17■   “Feathers for Lunch,” 10

    a.m. June 11■  “AHouseforHermitCrab,”

    2 p.m.July 9, 10a.m.July 15

    ■ “An Extraordinary Egg,”10a.m.July 15,2 p.m.Aug.13■  “Fish is Fish,” 2 p.m. Sept.

    10, 10a.m.Sept.16Programs for early learners

    andtheir parentscombineread-ing and wildlife and supportfamily learning time.

    Participants can join in thestorytelling, toucha live animalandtakehomeacopyofthesto-rybook.

    Fee: General admission plus$15 for each child/adult pair.One additional child per adult$5. Additionaladult $5.

    HomeScHoolDay

    ■  May 18, 9:30 to11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3p.m.

    Tentacles: In thedepths of the oceanthere are bizarre“alien” creatures

    with huge eyes andlong tentacles wait-ing to grab unsus-pecting prey.

    H ands -on i n-vestigations anddissections allowstudents to studythese creatures up-close.Third through

    eighth grade students willconduct external and internalsquid dissections. Kindergar-

    ten through second grade willconductan externalsquid inves-tigation.

    Fee: $14 per student, $5 perparent.

    Summer Sea camp■   Weekly from June 6 – Au-

    gust19.All ages. Pricesvary.

    WorlD oceanS Day

    ■   June 11,9 a.m. to6 p.m.

    Celebrate our oceans and allthe wonderful creatures thatcallthemhome. Enjoy activitiesand have a chance to interactwith a scientist doing researchsupported bythe aquarium.Allactivities freewith paid admis-sion to the aquarium.

    SHark Week

    ■   June 26-July 2Fun shark-themed activities

    and learning opportunitieswillbe featured daily through-out the week to celebrate theimportance sharks have to ouroceansand topeople.All activi-tiesfree withpaid admission tothe aquarium.

    FourtH oF July

    celebration■  July 4,7 p.m.Bringyourfamilytoenjoythe

    aquarium’sexhibitsand a greatviewof the reworks.

    Foodanddrinkswill beavail-able forpurchase.

    Fee:Aquariummembers:$10,Generaladmission:$20,VIP ad-mission:$75 (includesentrancetoprivate area andspecialre-works viewing area, food anddrinks).

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     Texas State Aquarium

    Sea adventures at every turn AquAriumcAmpsofferknowledge, funforAllAgegroups

    Contributed PHotoS

    Older campers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium and willhave overnight stays as part of their camp experience.

    Participants in the Texas State Aquarium camps are broken up by age/grade group throughout the summer.   In addition to the hands-on experiences, the Texas State Aquarium also offers story timesthis summer.

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    June 6 to Aug 5 8 AM- 6 PM, Mon-Fri For ages 6-18*Early Bird starts 7:30am $25 a week. Free lunch and snack provided.

    Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend invites you to join our

    Summer Adventure Camp: Where Great Future Start HERE

    The Summer Camp will include a variety of programsand activities to keep the youth engaged. We strive toteach Good Character & Citizenship, which includesengaging youth in community service projects.We also focus on living Healthy Lifestyles by providingour quality fitness programs for our youth.

    Most importantly, our Academic programsare designed to prevent summer learning

    loss. Activities include: field days, free dailyswimming, weekly field trip opportunitiesto the movies, bowling, museums, skating,etc., games room tournaments, reading &book club, art projects, daily fitness chal-lenges, computer & technology activities,and most importantly …   FUN!!!!!!

    This Safe and Positive Place to Be has the

    MOSTAFFORDABLE Summer Camp Fees in the Coastal Bend!

    Come in today to check us out! A child can come for as little as

    $7 a day/$36 a week or less depending on available scholarships!

    Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend

    Greenwood Unit   Robstown Unit3902 Greenwood Dr.   401 West Ligustrum Blvd.

    Corpus Christi, TX 78418   Robstown, TX 78380

    361-852-2505   361-387-2983

    Check out our website for more details: www.bgccb.orgCAL1051093

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    The Coastal Bend Community Foundation will helpsome cash-strapped parents by providing scholarshipsata wide variety of camps thissummer.

    Scholarships may include meals, where applicable.Space is limited. Parents and students are encouragedto apply early.

    To applyfor helpcontactthe followingorganizations:■  Art Centerof Corpus Christi, 884-6406■  Art Museumof South Texas, 825-3508

    ■  BeevilleYouthin Action, 361-542-9377■  Botanical Gardens& Nature Center,852-2100■  Coastal BendCollegein Alice,Beeville, Kingsville,

    830-569-4222, ext.1212■  Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, cc-

    museum.com/scholarships■  DelMar College – Kids College,698-2122■  Harbor Playhouse, 882-5500■  K Space Contemporary, 887-6834■  Summer Sports & Wellness Program, 549-5585■  Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi

    –Outdooreducation, 825-5967–Unmanned aircraftsystems, research.tamucc.

    edu/UASCamp/UAS_Summer_Institute.html

    –Youngauthor’swriting, writingcamps.tamucc.edu■  Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport, 361-729-1271■  Texas State Aquarium, 881-1204■   Wildlife in Focus, 881-9316■   Youth Odyssey-Nueces Delta or Living Local,946-

    6016

    Community foundation can

    helpwith camp expensesOur camp list contains more than

    300 opportunities for camps for

    children to young adults. Beginning

    with Page 9 the camps are broken

    into categories, which are in alpha-

    betical order.

    ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS 9

    ATHLETICS/FITNESS 13

    CHURCH 14

    EDUCATIONAL 17

    NATURE 18

    SPORTS 20

    VARIETY 22

    TABLE OF

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    Children participating in a science camp at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History see how dry ice works while they learn how to makeRoot Beer during a summer camp at the museum.

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    CHEER CAMPJune 13-16 or July 11-14

    9am til noon, Mon-Thurs.

    Ages 6-12

    Expires May 13, 2016

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    Full Day Camp Ages 5-12May 30-Aug 19

    Mon.-Fri., 7:30am til 5:30pmExtended Care is available

    GYMNASTIC CAMPJune 27-June 30 or July 25-28

    9am-1pm Mon-Thur.

    Ages 5-12An Intensive week of GymnasticTraining.Beginner & Advanced

    FUN TENNIS CAMP (2 WEEKS)June 6-16 • June 20-30

    July 11-21 • July 25-Aug 4

    Ages 7-11

    9am-Noon, Mon.-Thurs.

    Drills • Games • Swimming

    Pickle Ball

    RECREATIONAL CAMP

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    Nature/Education

    Camperswanting tolearnabout plants andanimals,orstart their own babysittingbusiness, orlearning tobe a

    leader through the YWCA,will havesome tough choicestomake thissummer.

    There’s so many funcampsfrom whichto choose,it will be tough picking justa few.

    The Early Scholars Acad-emyofferspre-kindergarten-ersto first graders hands-onactivities to problem solve,the wondersof wildlife, andinspires young artists. Sec-

    ond to fourth graders canlearn the fun of healthy eat-ingand exercise,will learn toconduct field investigationsandcantry theirhandat mu-

    sicand drama.Early Scholars campers,

    upto eighthgrade, canlearninfant CPR and first aid and

    create their own babysittingbusiness. There’s also thechanceto experience 3Dde-sign to design and programtheir own robot. This is justa few offered, and there aremanymore, including campsfor families.

    Del Mar College offersViking Camp where camp-erscan learn algebra or takeconversational Spanish in ano-pressure environment.

    Corpus Christi’s Muse-um of Science and Historychanges themes each weekfor the summer.

    Themes include taking a

    voyage through space, bughunting, chemistry in thekitchen and learning aboutcrime scene investigation,

    toname a few.The museum also offers

    dinosaur excavation, robot-ics and ballistics where stu-dentscan launchrockets andblast their own air cannon.

    At the South Texas Bo-tanical Gardens & NatureCenter, future birders willlearn all about the wingedcreaturesthat havemade thisthebirdiestcity in theU.S.

    The city’s library system

    offers a wide variety of pro-grams i nvolving reading,games and movies for allages. Find out about the funby checking all locations.

    WHO SAYS LEARNING

    CAN’T BE FUN?CAMPSOFFER EVERYTHING FROM SCIENCE TOTECHNOLOGY FOR ALL AGES

    Sydney Quimby, 9, carefully wraps duct tape petals around a pen as she and other visitors to the Neyland Public Library makeduct tape pen roses during Frankenstein’s Lab II summer children’s program. All of the city’s libraries offer programs that differb location.

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

    Participants in activities at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Centercamps will have the opportunity to see Ivan the iguana.

    Monica Villafuerte, 10, and Sierra Washington, 11, grab individual pieces to makea ball point pen as part of the YWCA Teen Leadership Camp.

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    Sports and Athletics

    Corpus Christi youth wholove the water, like to stay t,are lled with energy and en-joy team work can have theirpick in activities tokeep themoccupied when out of schoolthis summer.

    Water lovers can learn how

    to surf at one of the TexasSurf Camps,or those wantingto stay a little drier can learnhow to sail the waters of theSparkling City by the Sea atthe Yacht Club, with multiplesessions oered throughoutthe summer.

    Those in good cheer canjoin a variety of cheer camps,including some at area church-es, and at the Corpus ChristiAthletic Club.

    Team players can join soc-

    cer, volleyball, baseball, soft-ball, basketball and others atboth Texas A&M University-Kingsville andCorpusChristi,as well as other venues. Evenbeginners can join in on thefun with more experiencedplayers, with a coach’s careful

    guidance. South Texas All-StarBasketballcampand i9Sportsof CorpusChristi have activi-ties all summer long.

    Young boys and girls, upto those with experience, canjoin a variety of martial artsinstructions throughout thesummer. Beginners are oereda deal at Kicks Martial Artsthis summer and participantscan be assessed by a profes-sional to determine theirlevel

    of training.

    Parents wanting their chil-drentolearntoswimcandosothrough Del Mar College andthe athletic club. There are

    many camps at varying timesall summerforbeginners, andthere are alsosession formoreadvanced kids, too.

    There’s also a gymnasticcamp at the athetic club forall skill levels, and volleyballcamp at TAMUK.

    Campers can stay active innearly every sport, activity

    contributed photo

    i9 Sports offers activities for a wide age group, teaching participants team work and promoting athletic activity.

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    Session 1

    June 27 — July 8(No class on July 4th)

    $350.00

    Afer Care

    3:00-4:00 p.m.$75 per week 

    Session 2

    June 11 — July 15(1 week Course)

    $175.00

    Afer Care

    3:00-4:00 p.m.$75 per week 

    Session 3

    June 25 — August 5$350.00

    Afer Care

    3:00-4:00 p.m.$75 per week 

    Session 4

    Aug 8 — Aug 12(1 week Course)

    $175.00

    Afer Care

    3:00-4:00 p.m.$75 per week 

    TX Youth Race

    Week in Houston

    July 11-July 22$166.67

    Registration forms can be found onwww.ccyc.com, click on the Sailing Tab,then on Summer programs

    Please return form to Jennifer Mejia98 Cooper’s Alley 

    C.C., TX. 78401  or E-mail: [email protected]

    Te Corpus Christi Yacht Club has an exciting 

    summer planned for all young sailors.

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    Martial Arts

    Lessons

    • Discipline• Respect• Confidence• Self Esteem

    Since 1980

    FREE UNIFORM

    $

    45For One

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    Music

    Any artist, musician, actor,dancer or singer would get plentyofpractice thissummerat a myriadofactivitiesfor those whoare artis-tically or creatively inclined.

    DelMarCollegeoersacampforthose who play in theorchestra, aswell as band. Highschoolstudents

    who play strings including violin,viola, cello and bass are alsoinvit-ed to play with the Corpus ChristChamber Orchestra. Band campincludes honor and concert bands,a percussion ensemble, a brassensemble, a woodwind ensemble,a jazz band and various chambermusic ensembles. Auditions forensemble and chair placement arescheduled the rst day of camp in June.Scholarships are available.

    Choir camp includes sectional

    and full choral rehearsals with in-struction in sight-reading, dictionand vocal techniques. Camp high-lights include a beach party,talentshow,movies,a dance andkaraoke.

    Texas A&M University-Kings-

    ville’s camps include one for con-cert band for middle and highschoolstudents, as well as a march-ing camp for drum majors, drum-line and color guard. Participantscan commute or stay on campusand learn from master teacherswhile growingas a musician.

    Youngcamperswill learn music,art anddance atFirst UnitedMeth-odist Church where they willsing,playinstruments,practicecreativemovement and end their experi-ence with a talent show.

    The Corpus Christi Art Centerand Art Museum of South Texasboth havea variety ofcamps in alldierent mediums including clay,watercolor, pastels and the per-forming arts.Camps last through-out thesummer andll upquickly.

    Texas A&M University-CorpusChristi,AuroraTheatre andHarborPlayhouse oer campsfor buddingactors with the chance to performon stage and learn or hone theircraft. The theaters cater to the

    younger crowd and the universityoers the chance for campers tolive oncampusor commute.

    Many of the Vacation Bible

    Schools also oer a wide varietyofopportunitiesfor kids togetcre-ative, including acting, reading,singingand artsand crafts.

    Summer is the perfect time

    to practice craft, get creative

    Caller-Times arChives

    Local high school students practice on stage at the Wolfe Recital Hall as part of the summer program offered at Del Mar College.

    Caller-Times arChives

    Bass choir singers gather around while on break at the All-State Choir Camp 2015 at Del Mar Col-lege on June 30, 2015.

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     Art/Performing Arts

    ART/PERFORMING ARTS

    DEL MARCOLLEGE ALL-STATE CHOIRAGE GROUP: Ninth to 12th

    grade

    WHEN:   June 27-30

    COST: $185 before June 13;

    $225 after. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS: Prepare to

    perform Texas Music

    Educators Association

    audition music with sectional

    and full choral rehearsals,

    instruction in sight-reading,

    diction and vocal techniques.

    Camp highlights include a

    beach party, talent show,

    movies, a dance, karaoke and

    more. Out-of-town campers

    will be housed at the

    Emerald Beach Hotel (361-

    883-5731) with all meals

    and shuttle transportation

    provided. Commuter

    campers will be provided all

    meals except breakfast.

    INFORMATION: delmar.edu/ 

    music, 698-1214, 563-0459

    or [email protected]

    DELMARCOLLEGESUMMERORCHESTRAAGE GROUP: High school

    WHEN: June 2-July 24

    COST: $50. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS: High school-aged

    string players including

    those who play viola, violin,cello and bass.

    INFORMATION: Todd Ehle

    at 698-1223 or tehle@

    delmar.edu

    DEL MARCOLLEGE VIKINGBAND CAMPAGE GROUP: Seventh to

    12th grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    June 13-17

    COST: $175 before June 1;

    $200 after. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS: Enjoy music

    making with encouragement

    from leading music

    educators from South Texas.

    Camp includes honor and

    concert bands, a percussion

    ensemble, a brass ensemble,

    a woodwind ensemble, a jazz

    band and various chamber

    music ensembles. Auditions

    for ensemble and chair

    placement are scheduled thefirst day of camp. All seniors

    who are enrolled or planning

    to attend Del Mar College in

    fall 2016 as a music or non-

    music major are free. Proof

    of fall 2016 registration

    required.

    INFORMATION: 698-1211 or

    Dr. Abel Saldivar Ramirez at

    698-1608 or aramirez136@

    delmar.edu

    MUSIC, ART &DRAMA CAMPLOCATION: First United

    Methodist Church, 900 S.

    Shoreline Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Children

    entering first to fifth grades

    WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30

    p.m. June 13-16

    COST: $25

    DETAILS: Children will

    explore a variety of talents

    including singing, playing

    instruments, creative

    movement, and visual arts

    with a talent show.

    INFORMATION: 884-0391

    or CCFUMC.com/MADCamp

    CALLER-TIMES ARCHIVES

    The Del Mar College music department puts dozens of Coastal Bend teens through theirpaces during a recent Del Mar College Viking Summer Band camp.

    CAL1058526

    CORPUS CHRISTI’S MOST EXCITING AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE!

    Week-long* camps offered for kidsPre-K to 8thGrade

     June 6 throughAugust 15 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.*Some4-day campsare available

    FromMadScientist andAdventureWorld to BecomingDaVinci

    andBabysitting 101-- there’s a camp forevery child’s interest!

    Come to our one-day evening camps

    for the entire family for just $10 per personPassport to Play♥ Family of Foodies♥ Storm Chasers

    Gravity♥ Games♥ Art-tastic!♥ Innovative Inventors

    Formore information or to register, go towww.esa.esc2.net 

    or call 361-452-4600

    1356FM 43, Corpus Christi

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     Art/Performing Arts

    ART CAMP 2016LOCATION: Arts Center of Cor-pus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: June 14-17 is nineto 11-year-olds; all others seven

    to 11-year-oldsWHEN: Four days weekly from9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 14-17;9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21-July29

    COST: $275 members; $290 non-members. Scholarships available.

    DETAILS: Themed camps includeworking with clay, watercolor,paints, mixed-media and mak-ing two and three-dimentionalprojects, jewelry and tie-dyedprojects.

    INFORMATION:  884-6406 orwww.artcentercc.org

    ART MUSEUM OF

    SOUTH TEXASLOCATION: 1902 N. ShorelineBlvd.

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten to 12years old

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. oneand two week sessions from June

    6-Aug. 12. Before and after careavailable.

    COST: $145 member, $165 non-member

    DETAILS: Camps of differ-ent themes focus on visualand performing arts activitieswith a culminating exhibit andperformance at the end of eachsession.

    INFORMATION: 825-3504 orartmuseumofsouthtexas.org

    AURORA ARTS

    THEATRELOCATION: 5635 Everhart Road

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 15 yearsold

    WHEN: Weekly June 6-Aug. 5

    COST: $300

    DETAILS: Young actors campfeatures sessions for musicals,film and drama.

    INFORMATION: 851-9700 orauroraartstheatre.com

    LIMELIGHT CAMPLOCATION: Mi Casita MontessoriSchool, 754 Caddo St.

    AGE GROUP: Six to 12

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July18-21 and 8:30 to 5 p.m. July 22

    COST: $155

    DETAILS:  Explore theater basicssuch as performance, props,character development, speakingand listening skills, singing, anddance to culminate into a moderntake on Snow White.

    INFORMATION: 991-1492 or

    micasitamontessori.com

    TEXAS A&M

    UNIVERSITY-CORPUS

    CHRISTI MUSIC

    DEPARTMENTLOCATION: At the university

    AGE GROUP: Elementary to highschool students

    WHEN: Variety for June 6-July 22

    COST: Varies by camps

    DETAILS: Camps for musicianswho play wide variety of instru-ments, as well as for vocalists.Camps include performances,field trips, instruction, lectures,exercises, private lessons and

    social activities.

    INFORMATION:  825-3756 [email protected]

    TEXAS A&M

    UNIVERSITY-CORPUS

    CHRISTI THEATER

    WORKSHOPLOCATION: At the university

    AGE GROUP: High school

    WHEN: June 19-July 7

    COST: $850 student commuters;$950 teachers; $1,150 studentsstaying on campus.

    DETAILS: Camp on the Coastis two-week residential campdesigned for high school studentsseeking a highly intensive andcreative theatre experience.Participants will rehearse andperform in a one-act play and willstudy acting, voice and move-ment. Returning campers will

    take a three-hour master class inacting and movement. Techni-cal theatre students will attendclasses in design, participate inthe creation of each production’ssets, lighting, and costumes, andserve as crew for the shows.

    INFORMATION:  825-3077, 825-5992 or [email protected]

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE CONCERT BANDCAMPLOCATION: Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: 11 to 18 years old

    WHEN: June 19-24

    COST: $225 for commuter camper; $395 for overnight

    camper. All-State students get 20 percent off tuition.

    DETAILS: Learn new music from master teachers, choose

    from diverse electives and grow as a musician in a fun,

    active environment.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-2453 or www.tamukbands.com

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-

    KINGSVILLEMARCHING BANDCAMPLOCATION: Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: 11 to 18 years old

    WHEN: June 15-18

    COST: $190 for commuter camper; $290 for overnight

    camper. All-State students get 20 percent off tuition.

    DETAILS: Drum majors, drumline and color guard student

    develop the necessary band skills to be successful in a fun

    learning environment.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-2453 or www.tamukbands.com

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    Register online at

    stxbasketballcamp.com

    Or call (361) 774-2942for more information

    For boys and girls who have completed

    grades K-11

    Session1 - June6-10

    Session2 - June20-24Session3 - July 25-29

    Half day and full-day 

    options available 

    Promoting thesafety and wellnessof our children

    Saturday June 4, 2016 • 10am-2pm

    4518 Saratoga, 78413

     Day Child 

    of the

    Food, Games, VendorsHosted by Church of 

    Reconciliation and Day SchoolF r e e 

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    Art Center of Corpus Christi ............................................................................Sindi Schmitt – [email protected]/884-6406

    Art Museum of South Texas ...........................................................Linda Rodriguez – [email protected]/825-3508

    Beeville Youth in Action...............................................................................Trish Martin – [email protected]/542-9377

    Botanical Gardens & Nature Center .........................................................................................................Kathie Waid/852-2100

    Coastal Bend College-Alice, Beeville, Kingsville ...........Jenny Moore – [email protected]/830-569-4222x1212

    CC Museum of Science & History   ................................................................Savannah Olkowski – [email protected]

    www.ccmuseum.com/scholarships

    Del Mar College – Kids College ...............................................................................Melinda Aguilar – [email protected]/698-2122

    Harbor Playhouse ..........................................................................................Emily [email protected]/882-5500

    K Space Contemporary .................................................. Cheryl Votzmeyer – [email protected]/887-6834

    Summer Sports & Wellness Program .................................................................Raul Munoz – [email protected] / 549-5585

    TAMUCC – Outdoor Education ................................................................. Joseph Miller – [email protected]/825-5967

    TAMUCC – Unmanned Aircraft Systems ..........................................................Joseph Miller – [email protected]

    http://research.tamucc.edu/UASCamp/UAS_Summer_Institute.html

    TAMUCC – Young Author’s Writing ................................................................ Keren Costanzo – [email protected]

    http://writingcamps.tamucc.edu

    Texas Maritime Museum - Rockport .................................. Katelin Koon – [email protected]/729-1271

    Texas State Aquarium.................................................................................Rosanna Gossett – [email protected]/881-1204

    Wildlife in Focus ..........................................................................................Crystal Mead – [email protected]/881-9316

    Youth Odyssey-Nueces Delta or Living Local............................... Becky Meyer – [email protected]/946-6016

    Contact the camps

    below to apply

    for a scholarship,including meals.

    Space is limited,

    don’t delay! 

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    Register Now!Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball & T-Ball   (Year Round Leagues)

    • Organized programs for boys and girls ages 3-14

    • Focused on fun, safe play and convenience

    • Coaches background checked and certied

    • All skill levels welcome. No tryouts!

    • One day per week! Practice held before game.

    Hurry to secure your spot! Summer Season Starts 7/9/16 • Avoid late fees by registering NOW!The earlier you register the more you save!

    Each location

    independently owned

    and operated.

    Helping Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports®

    Register Online: www.i9sports.com or Call: 361-288-2790

    Find us at:facebook.com/i9sports

    Two Locations To Better Serve You:

    Annapolis Christian Academy at (Weber & Staples)

    and The Kings Crossing Church of Christ at (Yorktown & Staples)

    Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring

    Corpus Christi Area - 1 Day

    Format:

    Practice & Games on

    Saturday’s Only

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    YOUNG PEOPLE’STHEATRE CAMPLOCATION:  Harbor Playhouse,1802 N. Chaparral

    AGE GROUP: 6 to 14 years old

    WHEN: Weekly June 6-Aug. 5

    COST: $150. Before and aftercare available.

    DETAILS: Eight sessions includeexploring Atlantis, time travel,wacky nightmares, getting lostin space and going on a sa-fari where campers will create,produce and perform their ownmusical on the main stage.

    INFORMATION: 882-5500,harborplayhouse.com

    ATHLETICS/FITNESS

    CORPUSCHRISTIATHLETIC CLUBCHEER CAMPLOCATION: 2101 Airline

    Road

    AGE GROUP: Six to 12 years

    old

    WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m., June 13-

    16, July 11-14

    COST: $80 session for

    members, $120 session for

    non-members

    DETAILS: Our certified staffensures intensive cheer

    training for both beginners

    and advanced campers.

    INFORMATION: 992-7100

    or ccathleticclub.com

    CORPUSCHRISTIATHLETIC CLUBRECREATIONCAMPLOCATION: 2101 Airline

    Road

    AGE GROUP: Five to 12

    years old

    WHEN: Daily and weekly,

    May 30-Aug. 19

    COST: $45/day, $185/week

    for members; $65 to $285

    non-members

    DETAILS:Each day is

    filled with games, group

    exercises, arts & crafts and

    instructional sports to keep

    kids active and having fun.

    INFORMATION: 992-7100

    or ccathleticclub.com

    DELMARCOLLEGEYOUTHAQUATICSLOCATION: Kinesiology

    Complex Aquatic Center,

    Baldwin Boulevard

    AGE GROUP: Elementary,

    middle school

    WHEN: 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

    June 6-16, June 20-30, July

    11-21

    COST: $50. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS: Students,

    assigned by skill level,

    beginning, intermediate,

    advanced swimmers.

    INFORMATION: 698-2122

    or [email protected]

    KICKS MARTIALARTSLOCATION: 4730 Schanen

    Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Four to 12

    years old

    WHEN: Afternoon classes,

    times vary

    COST: $45 for first month

    for beginners, includes

    uniform; advanced classes

    available

    DETAILS: Self-defense

    martial arts, teaching

    taekwondo and hapkido.

    INFORMATION: 857-5425

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    Anuradha Sudhakaran swims across the pool with a board during the Del Mar CollegeYouth Aquatics Program at the Del Mar College Aquatics Center.

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    TEXAS SURFCAMPSLOCATION: Bob Hall Pier,

    Magee Beach Park in Port

    Aransas, Galveston

    AGE GROUP: Six years old

    and older

    WHEN: 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    seven days a week, June-

    August

    COST: Starts at $65/day,

    $325/week

    DETAILS: Instruction for

    beginners to experts on

    surng.

    INFORMATION: 361-749-

    6956 or texassurfcamps.

    com

    ACADEMY OF ASIAN

    MARTIAL ARTSLOCATION: 5858 S. Padre IslandDrive, Suite 97 (in Sunrise Mall)

    AGE GROUP: Six to 13 years old

    WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday andThursday

    COST: $99 for summer

    DETAILS:  Combined karate andjujitsu class, punches and kicks,wrestling and throwing for self-defense.

    INFORMATION:  533-0062

    CHEER CAMP 2016LOCATION: Yorktown BaptistChurch, 5025 Yorktown Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten tosixth grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon, June27-July 1

    COST: $75

    DETAILS: Christ-centered cheercamp

    INFORMATION: 563-3508 oremail [email protected]

    GET AIR TRAMPOLINE

    PARKLOCATIONS: 4701 S. Staples St.

    AGE GROUP: Toddler to adult

    WHEN: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1 p.m. to midnightFriday; 10 a.m. to midnight Satur-day; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

    COST: $16 rst hour, $12 second

    for Big Air; $12 rst hour, $8second hour Small Air (under 46inches tall); group rates, dis-counts, parties available

    DETAILS: Kiddie court, dodgeball, foam pit, slam ball, Ninjacourse, dget ladder.

    INFORMATION: 249-9227 orgetairsports.com

    LIFE MARTIAL ARTS

    LOCATION: Alameda and Ever-hart roads in the Town & CountryShopping Center

    AGE GROUP: Four years old toteen

    WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June6-Aug. 26

    COST: $100 week/average

    DETAILS: Program includes widevariety of martial arts includingstunts, kamas, cross kick andsamurai.

    INFORMATION:   723-0418

    CHURCH

    CHURCH OF

    RECONCILIATION

    AND DAY SCHOOL

    LOCATION: 4518 Saratoga

    Blvd.AGE GROUP: Family event

    WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    June 4

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Safety and

    wellness, food, games,

    vendors

    INFORMATION: 852-9676

    CHURCH

    UNLIMITEDSON TREASUREISLANDVACATIONBIBLE SCHOOLLOCATION: All Church

    Unlimited Campuses

    AGE GROUP: First to sixth

    grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    JUne 13-17

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Fun in the sun as

    we share the relevant, fresh

    and exciting word of God.

    INFORMATION: 993-5900

    DIOCESEOF CORPUSCHRISTILOCATION: Diocese of

    Corpus Christi Deer Creek

    Camp

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 16

    years old

    WHEN: 11 a.m. July 17-4

    p.m. July 22

    COST: $600

    DETAILS: Travel to Medina

    for fun and spiritual

    experience.

    INFORMATION: 882-6191

    ext. 687 or DioceseCC.org/ 

    youth

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    9605 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 • 361-937-9400 •  www.funtrackers.com

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     K I D S C A M P

    For students

    entering

     3rd-8th grade.

    Campers can take up tofour courses per day.

    • Oered three times this summer (June 6-17, June 20-July 1 and July 5-15)• Each Vikings Kids Camp lasts two weeks.• Each Vikings Kids Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Tuition is $50 per course (fees for supplies may apply depending on course).• Lunch is $5 per day.

    REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY.For more information, visit  www.delmar.edu/ce.

    To register your youth for the Vikings Kids Camp, contact  DMC Continuing Education  at

    361-698-2122 or [email protected].

    Algebra • American Sign Language • Art

    Chess • Computer Programming • Spanish

    Mathematics • Photography • Photoshop

    Science • Tae Kwon Do and more.

    DMC SUMMERMUSIC PROGRAMSDel Mar College’s Music Department oers summer camps for young area musicians.

    Camps include Summer Orchestra Program (June 2, 9, 16 and 23-24),  Viking Band

    Camp (June 13-17) and All-State Choir Preparatory Camp  (June 27-30).

    For more information about these summer Music Department oerings, contact the

    following camp organizers:

    • Summer Orchestra Program: Todd Ehle at [email protected]

    • Viking Band Camp: Dr. Abel Saldivar Ramirez  at  [email protected]

    • Choir Camp: Dennis Richardson at  [email protected]

    Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Institution.

    This Summer...Del Mar College

    is For Kids!

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    KIDS CAMP 2016LOCATION: Camp Zephyr,

    Lake Corpus Christi

    AGE GROUP:  Third to fth

    grade

    WHEN: July 10-13COST:  $245

    DETAILS: Campers

    experience life change with

    a purpose, building God-

    given self-condence and

    character. Each day offers

    team activities to build

    friendships and fun in a safe

    and secure environment.

    INFORMATION: 993-5900

    or WeAreChurchUnlimited.

    com/kidscamp

    OUR LADYOF MOUNTCARMEL/ IMMACULATECONCEPTION,PORTLANDLOCATION: 702 W.

    Broadway, PortlandWHEN: 8:30 a.m. to noon,

    May 31-June 3

    COST: $15

    DETAILS: Vacation Bible

    school

    INFORMATION: 643-3548

    OUR LADY OFPERPETUALHELP

    LOCATION: 5830 WilliamsDrive

    AGE GROUP: First to fth

    grade

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to noon

    July 11-15

    COST:  $25 for one, $10 per

    additional child

    DETAILS: Kids will develop

    a new appreciation for the

    Catholic Mass and will

    deepen their love for Jesusin the Eucharist through

    faith teachings, catchy

    music, fun games, skits,

    crafts and snacks.

    INFORMATION: 991-7891 or

    www.olphcctx.org

    OUR LADYOF VICTORYBEEVILLELOCATION: 707 N. Avenue

    E, Beeville

    AGE GROUP: Pre-kindgarten to sixth grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July

    11-15

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: We teach Bible

    and crafts and playing

    games with Lets follow

    Jesus! The Light of the

    World.

    INFORMATION: 361-358-

    0088 or olvbeeville.org

    Ss. CYRIL &METHODIUSCORPUSCHRISTI CAVEQUESTLOCATION: 3210 S. Padre

    Island Drive

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten

    to fth gradeWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June

    20-24

    COST: $20

    DETAILS: Kids experience

    God’s word in surprising and

    unforgettable ways.

    INFORMATION: 853-7371

    SURF SHACKVACATION

    BIBLE SCHOOLLOCATION: First UnitedMethodist Church, 900 S.

    Shoreline Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Children

    entering rst to sixth grades

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June

    20-24

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Singing, dancing,

    play, Bible study.

    INFORMATION: 884-0391or CCFUMC.com/VBS

    ASBURY CHURCHCAVE QUESTVACATION BIBLESCHOOLLOCATION: 7501 S. Staples St.

    AGE GROUP: Pre-kindergarten tosixth grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June6-10

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Underground adven-ture, kids explore rock-solidfoundation of Jesus’ love.

    INFORMATION: 992-7501 orasburycc.org

    CALALLEN BAPTISTCHURCH VACATIONBIBLE SCHOOLLOCATION: 13505 InterstateHighway 37

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten tofth grade

    WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.,June 12-16

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Barnyard roundup.

    INFORMATION: 241-4272

    CAMP ZEPHYRLOCATION: Lake Corpus Christi

    AGE GROUP: Third to sixth grade

    WHEN: July 17-20

    COST: $180 before May 30

    DETAILS: Christian based campwith swimming, water slides,kayaking, paintball eld, bubblesoccer and archery tag.

    INFORMATION: 361-547-2448 orcampzephyr.org

    CORPUS CHRISTI

    CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIPLOCATION: 6602 S. Staples St.

    AGE GROUP: Four years old tofth grade

    WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 20-24

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Games, crafts, Bibleadventure, dinner, praise andworship.

    INFORMATION:  993-2223

    GRACE UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCHVACATION BIBLESCHOOLLOCATION: 14521 NorthwestBlvd.

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten tofth grade

    WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June5-9

    COST: $10 per family, includesmeal

    DETAILS: Deep Sea Discovery

    camp has service projects andsea science theme.

    INFORMATION: 933-0109 orccgrace.org

    YORKTOWN BAPTISTCHURCH CAVE QUESTLOCATION: 5025 Yorktown Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten tofth grade

    WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 12-16.

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Bible-learning experi-ences, games, crafts and music

    INFORMATION: 993-9675 oryorktown.cc

    EDUCATIONAL

    COLLEGE FORKIDSLOCATION: Cousins Hall,

    Texas A&M University-

    Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 13

    years old

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    June 20-July 1

    COST: $260/two weeks,

    $160/one week, $50/day

    DETAILS: Children learn

    about a wide variety of

    topics like Around the

    World, the World of HarryPotter, space exploration

    and super heroes.

    INFORMATION: tamuk.

    edu/continuinged/CFK/ 

    CFKregistration

    CORPUSCHRISTIMUSEUM OFSCIENCE AND

    HISTORYLOCATION: 1900 N.Chaparral St.

    AGE GROUP: Four years old

    to sixth grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June

    6-July Aug. 19. Before and

    aftercare available.

    COST: $215/week for

    members, $240/week for

    non-members

    DETAILS: Campers get a

    different theme each week

    include space, crime sceneinvestigation, engineering,

    dinosaurs and ballistics.

    INFORMATION: 361-826-

    4667

    DEL MARCOLLEGEVIKING KIDSCAMPAGE GROUP: Third to eighth

    grades

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

    June 6-17, June 20-July 1,

    July 5-15

    COST: $50. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS: Participants

    can explore algebra, take

    conversational Spanish or

    stir their creative juices

    through basic arts and

    music classes, among many

    other topics.

    INFORMATION: 698-2122

    or [email protected]

    EARLYSCHOLARSACADEMYLOCATION: 1356 Farm-to-

    Market 43

    AGE GROUP: Pre-kindergarten to eighth

    grade.

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    ,June 6-Aug. 18

    COST: $175-$250

    DETAILS: Camps for kids

    interested in wildlife,

    innovation, sports, art,

    drama, exercise, technology,

    science, engineering, math,

    computers and babysitting.INFORMATION: 452-4600

    or esa.esc2.net

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    FUTUREENGINEERS OFSOUTH TEXASLOCATION: Texas A&M

    University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: Seventh toninth grades

    WHEN: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. June

    20-24

    COST: $125

    DETAILS: Students

    accepted to the FEST camp

    will work closely with

    College of Engineering

    faculty and participate in

    hands-on activities designed

    to introduce a variety of

    engineering principals.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-

    2799 or john.mccoy@

    tamuk.edu

    GET IN THE GAME:

    READ

    LOCATIONS: Neyland,

    Garcia, Harte and La Retama

    libraries.

    AGE GROUP: Teens

    WHEN: Events daily

    beginning June 9.

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Prizes and games,crafts, Manga, board and

    electronic games, book club

    and movies.

    INFORMATION: 826-7055;

    cclibraries.com; facebook.

    com/librariescc

    MI CASITA

    MONTESSORI

    SCHOOL BILINGUAL

    SUMMERADVENTURESLOCATION: 754 Caddo St.

    AGE GROUP: Three to six years

    WHEN: 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. June6-July 29

    COST: $135-$175 week

    DETAILS: Hands-on activities,music and arts covering variousthemes about our world whilelearning Spanish.

    INFORMATION: 991-1492 ormicasitamontessori.com

    NATURE

    BLACKLOCK’S

    BASIC BIRDINGSUMMER CAMPLOCATION: South Texas

    Botanical Gardens & Nature

    Center, 8545 S. Staples St.

    AGE GROUP: Eight to 13

    years old

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July

    6-8; Registration due June

    29.

    COST: $75 members; $90

    non-members

    DETAILS: Campers learn

    basic bird identification

    techniques and bird biology

    using fun games and

    challenges, with birder,

    educator, author and

    naturalist Gene Blacklock,

    and other guest speakers.

    INFORMATION: 852-2100

    or stxbot.org

    KIDS SUMMERNATURE CAMPSLOCATION: South Texas

    Botanical Gardens & Nature

    Center, 8545 S. Staples St.

    AGE GROUP: Five to seven;eight to 12 years old

    WHEN: Weekly from 8:45

    a.m. to noon, June 13-July 1

    for younger groups, July 11-

    29 for older groups

    COST: $75 members, $90

    non-members

    DETAILS: Each week offers

    a different theme including

    crafts, birds and reptiles,

    recycling/repurposing

    and lessons about nature,

    wetlands, wildlife and

    natural resources.

    INFORMATION: 852-2100

    or stxbot.org

    TEXAS STATEAQUARIUM SEACAMPLOCATION: 2710 N.

    Shoreline Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Four to 17years old

    WHEN: Daytimes beginning

    in May; weekly June 6-Aug.

    19

    COST: Storytimes are $15

    for adult and child pair.

    Camps range for members

    $125-$245, non-members

    $150-$270

    DETAILS: Participants will

    learn about sea life through

    inclusive and collaborative

    learning. Participants are

    grouped by age. Older

    campers can experience

    overnight stays and behind-

    the-scenes looks at the

    aquarium.

    INFORMATION: 881-1204

    or txstateaquarium.org

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    OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY

    Name of camp: Diocese of Corpus Christi Week 

    Deer Creek Camp

    Dates and times of camp: July 17th 11 am –

    July 22nd 4 pm

    Phone number/website:  361-882-6191 ext. 687.

    www.DioceseCC.org/youth

    Cost: $600 per child

    Ages of children allowed to participate: 7 years – 16 yearsOne sentence synopsis of what the camp is about:

    We will travel to Medina,TX and the children from the

    Diocese of Corpus Christi will have a healthy, exciting,

    fun and spiritual experience and we hope to make it the

    best week of your child’s life.

    Name of camp: King of the Court BasketballTournament

    Dates and times of camp: July 23, 2016

    Phone number/website:  361-882-6191 ext. 687.

    www.DioceseCC.org/youth

    Cost: $25 per person (team consist of 3-4 youth)Ages of children allowed

    to participate: Grades 6th – 12th

    (School year 2016-2017)

    One sentence synopsis of what the camp is about:

    The 3-3 King of the Court BasketballTournament will 

    help support several local charities identified in the

     packet while having fun at the same time.

    CATHOLIC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

    Our Lady of Victory Beeville

    Name of camp: Cave Quest

    Dates and times of camp: Dates: July 11 - 15

    Time: 9am till 1pm

    Phone number/website:   361-358-0088 OLV office

    Contact: Laly Arteaga @ 361-542-9409

    Website:  olvbeeville.org

    Cost: FREE!!!

    Ages of childrenallowed to participate: Pre-kinder 3 thru 6th grade

    One sentence synopsis of what the camp is about:

    We teach bible and crafts and playing games with Lets

    follow Jesus!The Light of the World.

    Ss. Cyril & Methodius Corpus Christi

    Name of camp:   Ss. Cyril & Methodius “CAVEQUEST”

    Following Jesus The Light of the World

    Dates and times of camp:

    June 20th-June 24th 9:00am till Noon

    Phone number/website:   361-853-7371

    Cost:  $20 per childAges of children

    allowed to participate: Kinder through 5th grade

    One sentence synopsis of what the camp is about:

     At Cave Quest Totally Catholic VBS, kids experience

    God’s word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each

    day leaders reinforce one Scripture teaching – which

     makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life!

    Our Lady of Mount Carmel/ 

    ImmaculateConception

    Portland

    Name of Camp:

    Vacation Bible School

    Dates:  Tuesday-Friday

    May 31-June 3, 2016

    Time:  8:30am-12 noon

    Location:  Our Lady of Mount

    Carmel PortlandPlease register through

    OLMC: 361-643-3548

    Cost: $15 per child

    Age: Information not available

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help Corpus Christi

    Name of camp:  Marvelous Mystery

    Dates and times of camp: July 11-15, 2016;

    8:30 am – 12 noon

    Phone number/website:   361-991-7891;

    www.olphcctx.org

    Cost:  $25.00/$10.00 per additional childAges of children allowed to participate:

    1st – 5th Grades

    One sentence synopsis of what the camp is about:

    Kids will develop a new appreciation for the Catholic

    Mass and will deepen their love for Jesus in the

    Eucharist through faith teachings,catchy music, fun

    games,skits,crafts, and snacks!

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    H2ODYSSEY CAMPLOCATION: Texas MaritimeMuseum, 1202 Navigation Circle,Rockport

    AGE GROUP: Five years old tofifth grade

    WHEN: All camps from 1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June13-17, June 20-24, July 11-15, July18-22

    COST: Registration $75, begins

    May 7. Scholarships available.

    DETAILS: Campers learn aboutwater, the ways we use it, needit, fight it or change it. Activitiesdemonstrate how things work,are built, react, water’s physicalproperties and ways to createwater based art. Monday-Thurs-day are at the museum. Fridays

    are spent at the community pool.

    INFORMATION:  361-729-1271 ortexasmaritimemuseum.org

    MARINE SCIENCE

    INSTITUTELOCATION: 750 Channel ViewDrive, Port Aransas

    AGE GROUP: Third to eighthgraders

    WHEN: Weekly from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. June 6-July 1

    COST: $30 for third and fourthgraders, $60 for fifth to eighthgraders

    DETAILS: Students become im-mersed in science and technol-ogy while conducting field and

    lab activities alongside scientistsand teachers as their mentors.

    INFORMATION: 361-749-6744 orutmsi.utexas.edu/visit/summer-science/port-aransas-texas

    SPORTS

    CORPUSCHRISTIATHLETIC

    CLUB SUMMERGYMNASTICSCAMPLOCATION: 2101 Airline

    Road

    AGE GROUP: Five to 12

    years old.

    WHEN: 9 to 1 p.m. Monday-

    Thursday; June 27-30, July

    25-28

    COST: $150 session

    members; $200 session

    non-membersDETAILS: Our certified

    staff ensures intensive

    gymnastics training for both

    beginners and advanced

    campers.

    INFORMATION: 992-7100

    or ccathleticclub.com

    CORPUS

    CHRISTIATHLETICCLUB TENNISCAMPLOCATION: 2101 Airline

    Road

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 11

    years old

    WHEN: Two-week sessions

    June 6-Aug. 4

    COST: $40 to $250

    members; $65 to $300 non-

    members

    DETAILS: The campers will

    receive various instruction

    including but not limited

    to tennis drills, games,

    swimming, modified play

    and pickle ball.

    INFORMATION: 992-7100

    or ccathleticclub.com

    CORPUSCHRISTI YACHTCLUB LEARN-TO-SAILLOCATION: 98 Cooper’s

    Alley

    AGE GROUP: Eight to 18

    years old

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    in one or two-week sessionsJune 27-Aug. 12

    COST: $175 week/$350 two

    weeks

    DETAILS: Students learn

    about on water safety,

    proper rigging techniques,

    basic sailing skills, knots,

    nautical terminology and

    weather.

    INFORMATION: 883-6518

    or ccyc.com

    i9 SPORTSOF CORPUSCHRISTILOCATION: Annapolis

    Christian Academy, 3875 S.

    Staples St., Kings Crossing

    Church of Christ, 5901

    Yorktown

    AGE GROUP: Three to 14

    WHEN: Practice on

    Saturdays only beginningJuly 9

    COST: $109-$135

    DETAILS: Flag football,

    soccer, basketball, t-ball

    leagues

    INFORMATION: 288-2790

    or i9Sports.com

    SOUTH TEXAS

    ALL-STARBASKETBALLCAMPLOCATION: First Baptist

    Church recreation center,

    3115 Ocean Drive

    AGE GROUP: Kindergarten

    to 11th grade

    WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to

    5 p.m. or all day June 6-July

    29COST: $120-$250

    DETAILS: Beginning ball-

    players looking to learn the

    game all the way up to high

    school players looking for a

    leg up on their competition.

    INFORMATION: 774-

    2942, 739-2251 or

    stxbasketballcamp.com

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    Participants in the Learn-to-Sail program offered by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club this summer will hit the waters in Corpus Christi Bay inhopes of catching a breeze.

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    BOYS’ AND GIRLS’

    CHRISTIAN

    BASKETBALL CAMPLOCATION: Yorktown BaptistChurch, 5025 Yorktown Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 16WHEN: June 6-10 for girls, June20-24 for boys

    COST: $80

    INFORMATION: 993-9675 oryorktown.cc

    CHURCH OF HOPE

    MEGA SPORTS CAMPLOCATION: 13024 Leopard St.

    AGE GROUP: Five to 12 years old

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June20-23

    COST: TBA

    DETAILS: Sports and for studentsnot interested in sports there willbe cooking and drama classes.

    INFORMATION:  241-2472

    CORPUS CHRISTI

    HOOKS BASEBALL

    CAMPLOCATION: Whataburger Field

    AGE GROUP: Five to 12 years old

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June 8-10and July 13-15

    COST: $130 individual; $115 perplayer if part of group of five ormore.

    DETAILS: Learn from Hooksplayers, coaches and high schoolcoaches.

    INFORMATION:  Jeff Mackor,561-4678

    INCARNATE WORDACADEMYLOCATION: 2920 S. Alameda

    AGE GROUP: Grades five to 12

    WHEN: Weekly June 13-23

    COST: $75-$120

    DETAILS: Girls volleyball andbasketball

    INFORMATION: 883-0857 oriwacc.org/sports_camps

    TEXAS A&M

    UNIVERSITY-CORPUS

    CHRISTI SPORTS

    CAMPSLOCATION: At the university

    AGE GROUP: Elementary to highschool students

    WHEN: June 6-August 18, variesby sport

    COST: Varies by camp. Scholar-ships available.

    DETAILS: Camps for men’s andwomen’s basketball, tennis, soc-cer, volleyball, softball, baseball,cross country and track and field.

    INFORMATION:  goislanders.com/information/Camps

    Sports

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE JAVELINA BOYS’BASKETBALLLOCATION: Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: Seven to 17 years old

    WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11-15COST: $210 for day camp; $380 for overnight camp.

    Payment plan available.

    DETAILS: Receive expert instruction Javelina basketball

    staff and student athletes.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-4874 or Gustavo.Gonzalez@

    students.tamuk.edu

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE JAVELINAVOLLEYBALL ALL-SKILLS CAMPLOCATION: Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: 11 to 18 years old

    WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1-3

    COST: $200 for commuter camper (lunch provided); $310

    for overnight camper (all meals provided).

    DETAILS: Focus on developing volleyball skills through

    high-quality instruction while learning in a fun and energetic

    environment.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-2413 or [email protected]

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    VARIETY

    BOYS& GIRLSCLUB OF THECOASTAL BENDLOCATION: 3902

    Greenwood Drive, 401 W.

    Ligustrum Blvd, Robstown

    AGE GROUP: Six to 18

    WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June

    6-Aug. 5

    COST: $36 weekly.

    Scholarships available.

    DETAILS: Field trips,

    movies, bowling, museum

    visits, skating, games,

    art projects, daily fitness

    challenges

    INFORMATION: 852-2505,

    387-2983 or bgccb.org

    CAMP CONNERLOCATION: Conner

    Museum, Texas A&M

    University-Kingsville

    AGE GROUP: Six to 12 years

    oldWHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon

    June 14-July 14. Children

    ages six to seven attend on

    Tuesdays; ages eight to nine

    attend on Wednesdays; ages

    10-12 attend on Thursdays.

    COST: $100

    DETAILS: Campers have an

    opportunity to participate

    in science experiments, join

    in scavenger hunts, make a

    variety of crafts using paint,

    beads, wood and other art

    supplies.

    INFORMATION: 361-593-

    2828 or sandra.allen@

    tamuk.edu

    GIRLS’ SUMMERLEADERSHIPCAMPLOCATION: YWCA, 4601

    Corona

    AGE GROUP: Fifth and sixthgrade girls

    WHEN: Four days weekly

    from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    June 13-Aug. 4

    COST: $110. Scholarships

    available.

    DETAILS:  Friend-making,

    teamwork, decision-making,

    swimming, guest speakers.

    INFORMATION: 857-5661

    or ywca.org/corpuschristi

    SUMMERSCIENCE CAMPLOCATION: Corpus Christi

    Museum of Science &

    History, 1900 N. Chaparral

    St.

    AGE GROUP: Four years old

    to sixth grade

    WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

    June 6-Aug. 19. Before and

    after care available.

    COST: $215 members, $240

    non members. Scholarships

    available.DETAILS: Camp themes

    change weekly and include

    crime scene investigation,

    bugs, space, dinosaurs,

    engineering, robotics,

    exploration and ballistics for

    launching rockets, blasting

    your own air cannon and jet

    propulsion.

    INFORMATION: 826-4667

    or ccmuseum.com

    COQUAT RANCHSUMMER CAMPLOCATION: 5454 County Road4491, Aransas Pass

    AGE GROUP: Eight to teen

    WHEN:  9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June7-9, July and August TBA

    COST: $350

    DETAILS: Fishing, hiking, hot

    CALLER - TIMES ARCHIVES

    Corpus Christi Public Libraries have a variety of activities for little kids and teens.

    SUMMER CAMP

    5th & 6th Grade

    GIRLS!!

    YWCA    4601 Corona

    REGISTER:

    www.ywca.org/

    corpuschristi

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    361-857-5661 ext. 15

    [email protected]

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    dog and marshmallow roasts,hay rides, horseback riding, ponypainting, barn duties, horse feed-ing and care, horse grooming andfield events.

    INFORMATION: 361-319-2733 or

    www.coquatranch.com

    CORPUS CHRISTILIBRARY SYSTEMLOCATIONS: Neyland, Hopkins,McDonald, Garcia, Harte and LaRetama libraries.

    AGE GROUP: Toddler to teen

    WHEN: Monday-Friday, June6-July 16

    COST: Free

    DETAILS: Each branch locationvaries and offers a wide varietyof activies throughout the day,every day including story time,games, science experiments,songs, finger plays, movies, artsand crafts and music.

    INFORMATION: 826-7055;cclibraries.com; facebook.com/ librariescc

    CORPUS CHRISTIPARKS & RECREATIONLOCATION: Throughout city

    AGE GROUP: Six to 18-year-olds

    WHEN: Begins at end of school

    year-Aug. 12

    COST: Varies by camp. Tuition as-sistance available.

    DETAILS: Programs includeswimming, swim lessons, boardgames, indoor and outdoorgames, guest speakers, baseball,basketball, recreation, science,hiking, fishing, kayaking and fieldtrips.

    INFORMATION: ccparkandrec.com

    THE DEAF AND HARDOF HEARING CENTERLOCATION: 5151 McArdle Road

    AGE GROUP: 5 to 18 years old

    WHEN: June 6-10, June 13-17;Fridays only June 24-July 29

    COST: $30, $100, $310

    DETAILS:  Three camps includ-ing one where participants learnsign language through games

    and arts and crafts; another is

    an overnight camp in Rockportand the third is educational daytrips for Deaf and Hard of HearingChildren.

    INFORMATION: 993-1154 ordeafhhcenter.org

    MEMORIAL DAY PLAYDAYLOCATION: South Shore Chris-tian Church, 4710 Alameda

    AGE GROUP: Elementary tomiddle school

    WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30

    COST: Free

    DETAILS:  Fun and lunch includ-ing slip and slide, trampoline,dance show, face painting, animalstuffing and sprinkler run.

    INFORMATION: 992-6391 orsouthshorecc.org

    SUMMEREXPERIENCE INARANSAS (S.E.A.)LOCATION:  Texas MaritimeMuseum, 1202 Navigation Circle,Rockport

    AGE GROUP: First to fifth grade

    (based on 2015-16 school year)

    WHEN: All camps 9 a.m. to noonMonday-Friday. June 13-17 andJuly 18-22, first-second grade;June 20-24 and July 11-15, third-fourth grade; July 25-29, fifth

    grade

    COST: All Aransas Countystudents/residents are free. Non-residents $50. Aransas Countyregistration forms accepted 8to 10 a.m. May 7 at the TexasMaritime Museum. All others willbe accepted May 9.

    DETAILS: Students experiencehistory, wildlife and ecology,kayaking, fishing, sandcastlesculpting and will take field tripsto area attractions.

    INFORMATION: 361-729-1271 ortexasmaritimemuseum.org

    YMCALOCATIONS: 417 S. Upper Broad-way, John Paul High School, 3036Saratoga Blvd.

    AGE GROUP: Elementary, middleschool

    WHEN: June 6-Aug. 26

    COST: $90 for members/ $120non members

    DETAILS: Field trips, arts andcrafts, gym time, outside activi-ties, reading program, swimming,lunch included.

    INFORMATION: 882-1741

    YOUTH ODYSSEYAGE GROUP: 10-17

    WHEN: Week-long sessions June7-12, June 14-19, July 18-23, Aug.2-7

    COST: $400-$500. Scholarshipsavailable.

    DETAILS:  Four adventureleadership-themed camps that

    include surfing, kayaking, naturalhistory; water canoeing, campingand swimming; horseback riding,cooking lessons and camping onthe seashore; backpacking, mapand compass orienteering.

    INFORMATION: 946-6016, 793-9691, youthodyssey.com/sum-mercamps.php

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    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

    FOR COMPL   TE LIS   INGS GO TO

    TAMUK.E   U SUM   ERCAMPSFOR COMPLETE LISTINGS GO TO

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