town-crier summer camp guide 2015
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The Armory Art Center’s Art Camp brings weekly sessions to children ages 4.5 to 17. Experienced instructors have developed projects relating to weekly themes and teach the children to work with drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics and printmaking. Activities are age-appropriate and focus on a child’s artistic and creative development. Activities include immersion in various creative techniques, field trips to local venues, and art show exhibitions in July and August. The Armory Art Center looks forward to providing a safe, enriching and fun summer for children. Fees are $225 to $275 per week. Visit www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps for more information.
Bootz Culture Camp, a fun art studio, offers an engaging summer camp for ages 5 to 13. In the studio, students get to explore a variety of cultures through the arts. The focus shifts to a different region every two weeks. However, each day brings new artmaking activities of the culture being explored. The artwork then becomes a souvenir. Campers also play games, learn dances, taste foods, listen to music, play instruments and more from that culture. Register at www.bootzculturecamp.com. Space is limited.
Breakers West Summer Sports Camp is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids ages 5 to 14 will find fun at Breakers West Country Club. Enjoy daily golf, tennis and swimming instruction; wildlife demonstrations; magic shows; arts & crafts; cookouts; Family Activity Center fun and more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8 through Aug. 21 (excluding June 29 to July 3). Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special keepsake camp essentials bag. After-care is also available. To register for camp, call (561) 422-4915.
Camp Cambridge in Wellington offers programs for children from two years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp is offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013.
Camp Varsity Summer Sports Camp is a full-day sports camp during the summer locat-ed at Wellington Landings Middle School (1100 Aero Club Dr., Wellington). The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games for ages 5 to 13. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with 2 to 3 hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are basketball, soccer, baseball, football, kickball, fishing, recreational games and more. There are also specialty camps such as dance and cheerleading, volleyball and itty-bitty camps. Camp dates are June 8 through Aug. 7 and are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before and after care available. For more info., call (561) 601-5248 or visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com.
Creative Kids Camp by #1 Education Place will offer a summer of enriching and exciting camp filled with so much fun that kids will forget they are learning. The camp offers a quality, safe, air conditioned, summer experience conveniently located in the heart of Wellington. Campers will form lasting memories through hands-on experiences that encourage them to explore, stay active and be creative. Enjoy crafts, reading, music, food preparation, science experiments, in-house field trips and guest speakers, games, creative writing, videos and more. The camp is for ages 5 to 12 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with early bird care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late bird care from 4 to 5:30 p.m. #1 Education Place is located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23, in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 201-4531.
Drama Learning of Florida is a theater-based summer camp designed to nurture children’s talent and love of the theater. Campers will participate in a variety of the-ater-based activities and games. Camp will be held at Polo Park Middle School on Lake Worth Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after care is available. The program is for children entering grades 1 through 8. All students will be cast in each session’s main show. This year’s performances include: Fractured Fairy Tales, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Wizard of Oz. Camp dates/performances run from June 8 through Aug. 7. For the complete list of camp session/performance dates, or for more information, visit www.dramalearningfl.com or call (561) 692-6228.
For more than 26 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates its F.L.EX. Learning Program (Fun, Learning Experience) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. This summer at The Goddard School in Wellington, children can take part in summer camp themes that include That’s a Wrap, Kitchen Chemists, the Great Outdoors, Epic Explorers and Mega Mathletes. The camp runs from June 8 through Aug. 13 and is for children one year old to six years old. For more information, visit www.goddardschool.com or call (561) 333-2020. The Goddard School is located at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington.
Horsey & Artsy Camp at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary teaches children to be independent. They learn to take care of their tack, along with animal grooming. The camp offers horseback riding, hunt seat, dressage, trail and vaulting lessons. All kids will have supervision at all times, with no more than 10 campers at a time. After riding, campers may swim in the crystal-clear pool or clean lake with filters and floats, then start on weekly art projects with qualified art instructors. Good Earth Farm is located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, visit www.goodearthfarm.info or call (561) 792-2666.
Home Away From Home Child Care Learning Center allows your child have fun in the sun, meeting new friends while having an adventure every day and going on fun-filled field trips. Activities include field trips at least three times a week. Enjoy the zoo, the park and science projects. Meals are included, and there is hip-hop, indoor-themed weekly activities, bounce houses and more. The facility features live webcams for parent comfort. Register now at www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com or call 1-877-94-CHILD (24453). There are six locations in Palm Beach County to serve you
The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, culminating in full-scale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Shrek June 8-27 and Narnia July 6 - Aug. 1. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 or older also will have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related educational oppor-tunities. Prices range from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.
Mad Science Summer Camps are full of fun and excitement. Kids can enjoy week-long science camps, sparking their imaginative learning while school is out. Campers will become junior scientists for the week, having the opportunity to experience real, live science by building bridges, solving mysteries, dissecting owl pellets, flinging catapults, making solar nachos, launching rockets, building robots and many other stellar experi-ments. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects and will take at least one project home every day. Mad Science offers its unique summer science camp for rising first through sixth graders at Greenacres Christian Academy on the following weeks: July 6-10 (Rocketry/Robotic Combo), July 20-24 (Science in Motion) and July 27-31 (Spy Academy). Choose one themed week or choose them all. All camps run weekly, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other locations around Palm Beach County are available. To register, or for more information, visit www.madsciencepb.com or call (561) 747-3033. Mad Science is also available for awesome birthday parties at your location or in its Jupiter lab, and can provide classrooms and businesses with “we come to you” field trips and stage shows.
Mathnasium of Wellington will offer a summer program this year. According to Johns Hopkins University, children lose up to 2.5 months of their math skill knowledge from the previous grade level if they do not work on any math skills during the summer break. Mathnasium refers to this as the “Summer Slide.” Mathnasium has a summer program that re-teaches students the math skills they have trouble with, while at the same time prepare them for the upcoming grade level. Let Mathnasium help prevent the “Summer Slide” in your child’s summer. Call (561) 320-1225 or visit www.math-nasium.com/wellington for more information.
NJOY Tennis recently announced that at Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, the tennis center in under new management. It is one of the finest outdoor facilities and an international training destination. NJOY Tennis offers a higher degree of excellence in tennis training and service. The company welcomes everyone to take part in the following social and competitive events offered for adults and juniors: private lessons, clinics, after-school programs, high-performance programs, holidays and summer camps, leagues, and USTA tournaments. Getting started is easy. Call now for a free evaluation at (561) 557-1487 or e-mail [email protected]. Learn more at www.NJOYTennis.com.
Sacred Heart Summer Sports Camp 2015 is for campers entering first through sixth grade. A select number of students in seventh and eighth grade will be chosen as “counselors in training” at a reduced rate. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. Camp registration includes a $35 non-refundable free, with a camp fee of $150 per week, per child. Session 1 runs June 15-19; Session 2 runs June 22-27; and Session 3 runs June 29 - July 3. Camp meets Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, 410 North M Street, Lake Worth. For more information, call (561) 582-2242 or visit www.sacredheartschoollakeworth.com.
Have your children ever dreamed of calling a last-second, game-winning shot on radio or TV? Now is their chance. The award-winning Sports Broadcasting Camp returns to South Florida this summer. Boys and girls age 10 to 18 can learn from the pros while meeting sports celebrities. Make play-by-play tapes of the Super Bowl, World Series and NBA playoffs. Host your own sports talk radio shows. Make sports anchor videos and ESPN PTI style videos. Participate in the program’s famous camp sports trivia contest, “stump the schwa” contest and much more. Day and overnight options are available. The program runs June 8-12. Call (800) 319-0884 or visit www.playbyplay-camps.com for more information.
Wellington Children’s Theatre will present its annual Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 6 to 16. Two sessions of camp include Summer Spotlight: The Best of Broadway, “Glee style” June 8-19 and Summer Stage June 22-July 10 with a full musical theater production. Camp includes daily classes in acting, voice, dance, art, and electives in theatre, creative and performing arts. An ice cream treat is served each afternoon. Aftercare available is available. Wellington Children’s Theatre is located at 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A23, Wellington. For more info., call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.
Wellington Summer Camp & Sports Academies offer children a summer. The all-day, weekly summer camps are for campers ages 5 to 15. They participate in a fun-filled schedule of activities, including athletics, arts and crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, rock wall climbing, field trips, visits to the Wellington Aquatics Complex and more. Other summer sports camps include the aerial trapeze circus academy, basketball, fishing, soccer, speed and agility training, co-ed volleyball and more Camps are located at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Learn more about Wellington camps, including ages and session dates, at www.wellingtonfl.gov under “Parks and Recreation,” or call (561) 791-4005.
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Wellington 111 Professional WayWellington, Fl 33414Lic #50-51-1173543
Royal Palm Beach 1013 N State Rd 7
Royal Palm Beach, Fl 33411Lic#50-51-1566127
Palm Springs3092 Forest Hill BlvdPalm Springs, Fl 33406
Lic#50-51-1410694
West Palm Beach801 Village Blvd Suite 303-304
West Palm Beach Fl 33409Lic#50-51-1453072
Palm Beach Gardens8788 N Military Trail
PBG, Fl 33410Lic# 50-51-03980
1-877-94-CHILD(24453 )WWW.HOMEAWAYFROMHOMECHILDCARE.COM
2015 summer CAMPAges 8 - 14 $600.00/child
June 8-27: 9am–3pmPerformances:
June 25 & 26: 11am & 2pmJune 27: 2pm
Narnia Jul . 6–Aug. 1 (4 weeks) 9am–3pm
Performances:July 30, 31 & Aug. 1 : 2pm
713 LAKE AVE. LAKE WORTH, FL 561-586-6410 | www.lakeworthplayhouse.org
On average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalent learning in math over the summer months (according to a study
by Johns Hopkins University Center for Summer Learning).
Sign up before June 7th and receive
$50 OFF our Summer Program, OR
$100 OFFany of our Regular Programs
(Offer valid at Boynton Beach & Wellington locations only.)
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At Mathnasium, we believe that every child has the ability to be successful in math—it’s just a matter of teaching the way that makes sense to them. When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead—whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math.
For more than a decade, the Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way kids in grades 2–12 understand and appreciate math. We build math knowledge upon what they already know—this helps kids learn quickly and boosts their confidence right away.
When math makes sense, grades improve, excitement grows, and doors open! Call us today to see how Mathnasium can help your child score big with math this summer!
(561) 320–1225
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Mathnasium of WellingtonNext to L.A. Fitness and Stonewood Grill
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The Goddard School’s Summer Camp offers a broad range of programs and mini camps crafted to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; there is something for everybody!
Call today to enroll!
WELLINGTON • 561-333-2020GoddardSchool.com
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DRAWING • PAINT ING • SCULPTURE • JEWELRY • F IBER ARTS • PR INTMAKING
June 8th-August 14thKindergarten - 12th gradeMonday-Friday | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm$225-$275 per week
View our brochure at armoryart.org/youthartcampRegister online or call today
561.832.1776
PALM BEACH COUNTY’S LEADING ART CENTERwww.armoryart.org | 561.832.1776 | 1700 Parker Avenue | West Palm Beach, FL 33407
June 8th-August 14thKindergarten - 12th grade
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CAMP VARSITYSUMMER SPORTS CAMP
561-601-5248 • www.buildingupsportsacademy.comWellington Landings Middle School • 1100 Aero Club Dr. • Wellington
We also offer speciality camps such as dance andcheerleading, volleyball and itty-bitty camps.
Camp Varsity is a full day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School. This camp is action packed combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with 2-3 hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included everyevery week are basketball, soccer, baseball, football, kickball, fishing, recreational games, and more.
COST:$130 - $160/per week
CAMP AGES:5 Years - 13 Years
CAMP DATES:June 8th thru August 7th
Monday - Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Before & Aftercare Available)
12794 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 23 Wellington, Florida 33414
Located in the old Wellington Mall561-201-4531
Email: [email protected]
Creative Kids Camp!
Limited enrollment Register early!
www.sacredheartschoollakeworth.com
410 North “M” StreetLake Worth, FL 33460
561-582-2242
6 TO 12 YEARS
$150 per session
Fee schedule is the same as Sports Camp with the
Following additional weeks: July 6-10, July 13-17,
July 20-24
June 15-19, June 22-27June 29-July 3
Registration Fee: $35 (non-refundable)
MONTESSORI ACADEMY MINI-CAMP
3 Sessions:
To register for Summer Camp at Breakers West, please call 561-422-4915.
1550 Flagler Parkway | West Palm Beach, FL 33411breakerswestclub.com
Calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club.
Daily Golf, Tennis & Swimming Instruction | Arts & Crafts Magic Shows | Science Projects | Wildlife Demonstrations Family Cookouts | Family Activity Center & More
Ages 5-14June 8 – August 21, 2015 (Excluding June 29 – July 3)Monday – Friday | 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.After-care also available
Aerial Trapeze Circus Academy One session only! Ages 5-13 June 8-13, $225
Basketball Academy Ages 7-16 June 22-25, $85R / $106NR July 6-9, $85R / $106NR
Fishing Academy Ages 6-13 June 15-18, $100R / $125NR July 13-16, $100R / $125NR
Soccer Academy Ages 5-14 June 8-11 & 15-18, $105 July 6-9, $60 August 10-13, $60
World Cup Soccer Camp One session only! Ages 6-18 June 22-26, $185
Speed & Agility Training One session only! Ages 9-18 July 13-17, $115
Coed Volleyball Camp Ages 10-16 June 19-21, $65R / $81NR July 24-26, $65R / $81NR August 10-14, $105R / $131NR
R=Resident, NR=Non-Resident
For more information visit WellingtonFL.gov
Wellington Parks & Recreation Call us! (561) 791-4005
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