Fredericksburg-area summer camps and related activities

June 16, 2009 12:00 am

If you are looking for a way to the children busy and active this summer, check out the following list of camps in the area. The list will be updated as we receive new information in the Weekender and online at fredericksburg.com. Call now for more information and to register.

To submit information for the camp list, send an e-mail to weekender@freelancestar.com or fax to 540/373-8455.

CAROLINE COUNTY

17202 Richmond turnpike, Milford (Community Services Center Building.). 804/633-7277.

All Sports Camp, ages 3–5, 6–6:45 p.m., June 29–July 2, $30. Caroline Community Center.

Basketball Camp (Boys and Girls) , ages 9–14, 9 a.m.–noon, June 24–26, $50. Caroline High School.

Challenger British Soccer Camp, ages 3–4, 9–10 a.m., $65; ages 5–6, 1015–11:45 a.m., $80; ages 6–8, 9 a.m.–noon, $105; ages 9–13, 5:30–8:30 p.m., $105, July 27–31.

Cheer Camp, ages 5–11, 630–7:30 p.m., ages 12–16, 7:30–8:30 p.m., July 13–17, $45. Caroline Community Center.

Football Camp, ages 6–7, 6–6:45, ages 8–13, 7–8:15 p.m., June 22–25, $30. Caroline Recreation Park.

Pee Wee Basketball Camp, ages 5–8, 7–8:30 a.m., June 29–July 2, $30. Caroline Community Center.

Youth Golf Camp, ages 5 and up, July 20–24, fees TBA. Pendleton.

FREDERICKSBURG

Registration forms are available at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, or online at fredericksburgva.gov for residents and non-residents and are required. A birth certificate is required for sports camps and the Summer Fun Festival. Classes are at the Dorothy Hart Community Center unless otherwise noted. Classes for grade school children are based on the 2008–2009 school year. For a complete description of the camp, call 540/372-1086 or visit fredericksburgva.gov.

All Sports Camp, ages 7–15, July 6–10, 9 a.m.–noon, $40/city, $60/non-city. Walker-Grant Gym.

Art Camp by StageDoor, ages 8–10 and ages 11–13; June 22–26; 1–4 p.m.; $125/city, $135/non-city.

Art Camp by The Creative Side, ages 5–7, June 22–25, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; ages 8–10, June 22–25, 1–3 p.m. or July 7–10, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; ages 11–13, July 7–10, 1–3 p.m.; $96/city and non-city.

Arts Alive! Day Camp, ages 5–9, July 20–24, 10 a.m.–noon; ages 8–13, July 27–31, 1–3 p.m., $67/city or non-city.

Camp Hideaway, K or first grade in fall of 2009, June 15-19. July 6–10, July 13–17, July 27–31; 9:15 a.m.–noon, $72/city, $87/non-city. Alum Springs Park.

Camp Wildwood, grades 1–3, June 15–19, July 13–17, July 20–24, grades 2–4, June 22–26; grades 4–6, July 6–10, July 27–31; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; $100/city, $125/non-city. Motts Run Nature Center.

Challenger Soccer, ages 7–15, June 22–26, 9 a.m.–noon, $40/city, $60/non-city. Dixon Park.

Creative Arts Camp by StageDoor, ages 5–7; music, movement and imagination; June 29–July 3; 1–4 p.m.; $100/city, $120/non-city.

D.C. United Soccer Camp, all ages, July 27–31, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., $175/city and non-city, Dixon Park. Contact D.C. United at 202/587-5468 or dcunited.com.

Dynamite Drama Day Camp, ages 7–13, June 22–26 or July 6–10, 9 a.m.–noon; $90/city or non-city.

Fencing Camp for Beginners, ages 8–adults, Aug. 17–21, noon–2 p.m. or 2:15–4:15 p.m., $80/city, $85/non-city, $20 rental fee.

Fencing Camp Intermediate, ages 8–adults, Aug. 17–21, noon–4 p.m., $170/city, $175/non-city, $20 rental fee.

Fencing Camp: Sabre & Epee, ages 8–adults, Aug. 17–21, noon–2 p.m. or 2:15–4:15 p.m., $80/city or non-city, $20 rental fee.

Field Hockey, ages 7–15, June 22–26, 9 a.m.–noon, $40/city, $60/non-city. Dixon Park.

Fishing Adventures!, ages 6–16, June 30–July 2, 9 a.m.–noon; $55/city, $65/non-city. Motts Run Nature Center.

Hook A Kid on Golf, ages 8–15, June 22–26, 9–10 a.m. (younger) or 10:15–11:15 a.m. (older), and 5–8 p.m. for all on Friday. $145/city and non-city. New Post Golf Range.

Horse Camp, ages 6–18; June 15–19, June 22–26, July 6–10, July 20–24, Aug. 3–7, Aug. 10–14; $275/city, $300/non-city. White Buffalo Horse Farm.

Lacrosse, ages 8–15, June 29–July 2, 9 a..m.–noon, $32/city, $52/non-city. Dixon Park.

Pee Wee Tennis, ages 4–6, June 15–19, June 22–26, July 13–17, July 20–24, 11–11:50 a.m., $35/city, $55/non-city. Memorial (Kenmore) Park Tennis Courts.

Pound for Pound Wrestling Camp, ages 8–15, July 6–10. 1–4 p.m., $40/city, $60/non-city. Walker Grant Middle School.

Red Zone Football Camp, ages 8–15, July 20–24, 5–7:30 p.m., $40/city, $60/non-city. James Monroe High School.

Safety Town, ages 5–6, June 22–26, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; July 27–31, 1–2:30 p.m. $35/city, $47/non-city.

Sky High Basketball Camp, ages 7–15, July 13–17, 1–4 p.m., $40/city, $60/non-city. Walker-Grant Middle School.

Soccer Goal Keeper Clinic, ages 7–15, June 26, 1–4 p.m., $10/city, $15/non-city. Dixon Park.

Starfires Dance & Cheer Camp, ages 6–18, Aug. 4–6, 6–9 p..m., $38/city, $49/non-city.

Summer Fun Festival, a 2-week camp from July 13–24, 9 a.m.–noon, $75/city, $90/non-city. Grouped according to grade: PeeWee, entering preschool, must be 4 years old by Sept. 30; Preschool, entering kindergarten in the fall; Kindergarten and Grades 1–4, use the current school grade. Hugh Mercer Elementary School.

Survivor Camp, ages 11–15, July 27–31, 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m., $75/city, $100/non-city. Virginia Outdoors Center.

Teen Adventure Camp, grades 7–9, June 29–July 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; $125/city, $145/non-city. Motts Run Nature Center.

Tot All Sports Camp, ages 4–6, June 22–26, 9–11 a.m., $30/city, $50/non-city. Walker-Grant Middle School.

Under the Sea Day Camp, ages 5–9, July 27–31, 10 a.m.–noon; ages 8–13, July 27–31, 1–3 p.m., $67/city or non-city.

Up With the Arts: Music, Drama and Creative Play, kindergarten–grade 6, June 22–July 3, 9 a.m.–noon, $65/city, $80/non-city. Alum Springs Park.

Volleyball, ages 8–15, June 22–26, 1–4 p.m., $40/city, $60/non-city. Walker-Grant Middle School.

Youth Tennis, ages 7–15, various times June 15–July 31, $50/city, $70/non-city. Memorial (Kenmore) Park Tennis Courts.

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department or online at spotsylvania.va.

us/parksandrec for residents and non-residents and are required. A birth certificate is required if one is not on file. A Household Waiver is required for online registration. Call 540/507-7529 for information.

Baseball, ages 8–12, June 15–18, July 13–16; 9 a.m.–noon; $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Loriella Park.

Basketball - Boys, ages 7–9, June 29–July 3, 6–9 p.m., $55/resident, $65/non-resident, Riverbend High School; ages 7–9, July 13–16, 9 a.m–noon, $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School; ages 10–14, July 13–16, 5:30–8:30 p.m., $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School.

Basketball - Girls, ages 7–9, June 29–July 3, 9 a.m.–noon, $55/resident, $65/non-resident, Riverbend High School; ages 10–15, July 6–9, 9 a.m.–noon, $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School.

Camp–I–Cook, ages 6 and up, Tuesdays–Thursdays, June 23–Aug. 13, 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m., $130/residents, $140/non-residents per session, supplies included. Young Chefs Academy, 125 Olde Greenwhich Drive, Suite 240, Fredericksburg.

Cheerleading, ages 6–14, Aug. 10–14, 4–6 p.m., $50/resident, $60/non-resident. Chancellor High School.

Eurotech Soccer, July 27–31; ages 5–6, $90; ages 7–14, $110; times tba, requires a Eurotech registration form. Patriot Park

Creative Side Art Camp, July 13–16, ages 8–10, 9:30–11:30 a.m., ages 11–18, 1–3 p.m.; Aug. 3–6, ages 6–7, 9:30–11:30 a.m., ages 8–10, 1–3 p.m., $96/resident, $106/non-resident. Marshall Center Room A.

Field Hockey, ages 9–14, July 20–24, 6–8 p.m., 50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School.

Football, ages 8–18, various schools, dates and times July 13–Aug. 7; $50/resident, $60/non-resident.

Gymnastics, June 15–18, ages 3–5, 9 –10 a.m.; ages 6–12, 10–11 a.m.; intermediate/advanced, 11 a.m.–noon; $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Massaponax High School.

Gymnastics, ages 3–5, 10–11 a.m; 6–up, 11 a.m.–noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23–Aug. 27, Marshall Center, Room C.

Horseback Riding, ages 6–12, June 15 through Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–noon, $300/per session. White Buffalo Horse Farm.

Karate, ages 4–6, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; ages 7–13, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; July 27–30; 45/resident, $55/non-resident. Harrison Road Community Center.

Musical Theatre Camp, ages 8–14, July 13–17; 1–5 p.m., $130/resident, $140/non-resident, Massaponax High School.

Soccer - Co-ed, ages 6–10, June 22–25, 9 a.m.–noon, $50/resident, $60/non-resident. Loriella Park.

Soccer - Girls, ages 8–13, July 6–9, 8–11 a.m., $50/resident, $60/non-resident. Loriella Park.

Softball, ages 8–12, July 6–9, 9 a.m.–noon, $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Chancellor High School; ages 9–10, July 27–30, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; ages 11–14, 7:30–10 p.m., $40/resident, $50/non-residents, Courtland High School.

StageDoor Comedy Production Camp, ages 8–14, July 20–24, 1–5 p.m.; $135/resident, $145/non-resident, Massaponax High School.

StageDoor Art Camp, ages 8–14, July 6–10, 9 a.m.–noon, $130/resident, $140/non-resident, Marshall Center Room A.

StageDoor Creative Arts Camp, grades K–2, July 20–24, 9 a.m.–noon, $100/resident, $110/non-resident, Massaponax High School.

“Super Science in the Summer,” ages 8–11, Aug. 3–7, 9 a.m.–noon, $175, Marshall Center Room C.

Tennis - Munchkin, ages 4–5, 9–10 a.m.; ages 6–7, 10–11 a.m.; June 22–25 or July 27–30, $43/resident, $53/non-resident. Loriella Park.

Tennis - Teens, ages 12–17, July 6–16 or Aug. 3–13, 11 a.m–noon, $50/resident, $60/non-resident. Loriella Park.

Tennis - Youth, ages 8–11, July 6–16 or Aug. 3–13, 9–10 a.m. or 10–11 a.m., $50/resident, $60/non-resident. Loriella Park.

Track and Field Clinic, ages 9–14, June 15–18, 9 a.m.–noon, 50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School.

Volleyball, ages 11–16, July 20–24, 6–9 p.m., 50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School.

Wrestling, ages 7–13, July 6–9, 9 a.m.–noon, $55/resident, $65/non-resident, Riverbend High School; ages 6–10, 2:30–4:30 p.m., July 27–30, $50/resident, $60/non-resident, Courtland High School; ages 11–15, July 27–30, 5–8 p.m., $55/resident, $65/non-resident, Courtland High School.

STAFFORD COUNTY

Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department or online at staffordparks.

com for residents and non-residents and are required. A birth certificate is required if one is not on file. Call 540/658-5115 for gymnastics camps, 540/658-5116 for all others or visit staffordparks.com for information.

Adventure Camp I, ages 12–14, July 6–10, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $160/resident, $180/non-resident, Includes a day at a quarry canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Bus transportation available for $40. Curtis Park Shelter #4.

Adventure Camp II, ages 12–15, July 20–24, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $225/resident, $245/non-resident, Includes a day at Trapeze School and a high ropes course. Curtis Park Shelter #4.

Basketball Camp, ages 8–14, July 6–10, July 13–17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., $85/resident, $95/non-resident, Courthouse Community Center.

Camp Abnaki or Camp Aquia, ages 6–11, June 17–Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., pre/post care, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., $120/session, bus transportation available for additional fee. Indoor and outdoor activities. Stafford Gym & Rec Center or Courthouse Community Center.

Camp Curtis Park, ages 6–11, June 22–Aug. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $120/session, bus transportation available for additional fee Outdoors and in pavilions. Curtis Park Shelter #6.

Camp Discovery I, ages 3–5; June 22–26, June 29–July 2, July 6–10, Aug. 3–7; 8:30 a.m.–noon; $75/resident, $85/non-resident per session. Arts & crafts, games, water play, music, storytelling and motor development; Rowser Building.

Camp Discovery II, ages 5–6; July 13–17, July 27–31; 9 a.m.–

4 p.m.; $120/resident, $130/non-resident, Bus transportation for $40. Field trips, arts & crafts, games, water play, music, storytelling and motor development; Courthouse Community Center or Curtis Park Shelter.

Crafty Kids’ Camp, ages 6–11; June 22–25, 1–3 p.m.; $65/resident, $75/non-resident. All types of crafts. Rowser Building.

Drama Kids Camp, ages 6– 10, July 13–17, July 20–25, 9 a.m.–noon, $100/resident, $110/non-resident. Rowser Building.

Drama Kids Teen Camp, ages 11– 15, July 27–31, 9 a.m.–noon, $100/resident, $110/non-resident. Rowser Building.

Dynamic All Stars, ages 3 and up, June 25–26, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., $60, $30 second child in family. Rowser Building.

Engineering Camp , ages 6–12, July 6–20, July 20–24, Aug. 3–7, Call 540/288-7928 for information. Courthouse Community Center.

Gymnastics, ages 5–12, June 29–July 3, July 13–16, July 20–23, Aug. 3–6, Aug. 17–20. All day or half day camp offered. Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center.

Heart & Sole Dance Camps, for ages 2 to 15 from basic movement for preschoolers to dancing for athletes. For information, call 540/658-5116 or visit staffordparks.com. Carl Lewis Building.

Preschool Gymnastics, ages 3–5 (age 3 with class experience), July 6–9, July 27–30, Aug. 10–13, 9 a.m.–noon. Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center.

Skateboard Camp, ages 9–14, July 20–24, July 27–31, Aug. 3–7, Aug. 10–14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $95/resident, $105/non-resident per session. Curtis Park.

Soccer Camp, ages 5–12, June 22–25, 9 a.m.–noon, $60/resident, $70/non-resident, Courthouse Community Center.

Teen Camp, ages 11–13, June 22–Aug. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $120/session, bus transportation available for additional fee Outdoors and in pavilions. Curtis Park Shelter #2.

ART FROM THE HEART

Multi-media art camp. Different theme each week. Pottery, wet clay, and more. 60 Susa Drive #103, Stafford (located behind the Stafford Post Office on Route 1). 540/659-4092

Summer Camp Week, ages 7 and up. June 24-27, July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22–25, Aug. 19–22, Aug. 26–29

FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Basketball, soccer, football, cheerleading, softball, baseball, swimming, golf, martial arts, fitness and field hockey. 540/899-3422, fredfca.org.

Power Camp, ages 8–12, June 23–27, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $175.

KIDS ‘N’ CLAY POTTERY STUDIO

Learn the craft of clay. Use the pottery wheel and sculpturing. Create a wood table with clay mosaic top. Glass fusing project. 11 Smokehouse Drive, #11, Stafford. 540/370-4114, kidsnclay.com/stafford.

Summer Camp Week, all ages; June 23–27, July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25, July 28–Aug. 1; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $295.

2–Day Mini Camp, all ages; June 30–July 1; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $120.

POTS AND PALETTES

Projects include throwing on the pottery wheel, ceramics molding and pouring, clay handbuilding, mosaic pieces and much more. Each session is $150 and runs from 9:30 a.m.–noon. Sessions offered for ages 8–11 or 12–16. 1008 Sophia St., Fredericksburg. 540/373-7046.

Throwing, June 23–27

Handbuilding, July 7–11

Throwing, July 14–18

Ceramics & Mosaics, July 28–Aug. 1

Handbuilding, Aug. 4–8

Ceramics & Mosaics, Aug. 11–15

Throwing, Aug. 18–22

BAYBERRY SUMMER DAY CAMP

Box 172, Spotsylvania, Va. 22553. 540/972-2605. Bayberrycamp@aol.com, bayberryridingcenter .com.

June 22–July 31, sessions available: 1 week up to 8 weeks, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Swimming, riding, archery, arts and crafts.

CARMEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

9020 Jericho Road, Ruther Glen.

Ages 4–12. Sessions run June 15–Aug. 14. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., $125/week, Swimming, arts and crafts, story time, field trips. Registration: Lori Chapman at 804/448-3288.

FREDERICKSBURG AREA MUSEUM

1001 Princess Anne. St. downtown Fredericksburg.

Ages 7–11, July 8–10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., $65/members, $75/non-members. Learn key art concepts by examining decorative arts, furniture, portraits, photography and Indian artifacts. Registration: 540/371-3037, ext. 127; pgorsuch@famcc .org.

FRIENDS OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK

Two-day camps. Preregistration required. 540/373-3448. $40/members, $50/non-members.

Life on the Rappahannock, ages 8–10, July 7–8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Discover animals and plants that live along the river. Use artifacts, crafts, games and oral history to explore how early American Indians used the natural resources to survive.

Living Along the Rappahannock, ages 10–13, July 9–10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Learn to read the river and how to use it safely. Find out what’s living in the river from microscopic algae to fish.

GARI MELCHERS HOME AND STUDIO, BELMONT

224 Washington St., Falmouth. 540/654-1851

“Where Design Comes Alive,” an art camp for second- through fifth-graders. 10 a.m.–noon; Aug. 4–7 or Aug. 18–21; $70, $60/Friends of Belmont includes supplies.

MAJESTIC MEADOW STABLES

Culpeper, 540/219-6532, bon@majesticmeadowstables.com or splashwms@juno.com.

Camp Summer Chase, ages 6–14, June 29–July 3, 9 a.m–3 p.m., $275, $15% discount for Scouts and 4–H members. Horse sessions, games, arts’n’crafts, hippology (study of everything equine).

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY

Campers from ages 3–16 can choose from traditional day, golf drama, karate, dance, sports, teen math and science, cooking and arts-n-crafts camps, Information about specific camps, locations and contact person: 703/792-7060, pwcparks.org/camps.

REGESTER CHAPEL UMC & NEW PATHWAYS

85 Bells Hill Road, Stafford. 571/236-9753, newpathways.us.

Cartooning Camp, ages 5–8, July 27–31; grades 2–6, Aug. 10–14; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $85, scholarships available. Stresses superheroes, faith and self-esteem.

Game and Laughter Camp, ages 5–8, July 6–10; grades 2–6, July 13–16; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $68, scholarships available. Learn to roll with life’s punches, handle anger and grow in faith.

Preschool Summer Camp, ages 4–5, June 8–12, 9 a.m.–noon, $12/day, scholarships available. Water play, Bible stories, games, building self esteem.

Summer Day Camp Art Blast, ages 5–8, June 22–26; grades 2–6, June 29–July 3; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $85, scholarships available. Artwork, games, water play, memory book, more.

STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL

33 Stafford Indian Lane. Information and registration: Steve Spicer, 540/373-5753, spicerse@stafford schools .net.

Boy’s Basketball Camp, ages 7–16, June 22–26, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., $95/first child, $75/second child, $50/third child. Fundamental instructions, contest and games, daily speakers and more. Applications can be picked up in Stafford County elementary and middle schools. Group discounts available.

STRATFORD HALL

483 Great House Road, Stratford. 804/493-8038, ext. 1026; bdoerken@stratfordhall.org.

Camps include hunting for sharks’ teeth fossils, fishing in the millpond, Great House ghost tour, colonial games and re-enacting a Revolutionary War skirmish. Detailed program content and registration on the website, stratfordhall.org.

Adventure Day Camp, ages 8–12, June 22–26. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., $265.

Paleontology Camp, ages 7–17, offered by Mid-Atlantic Fossil and Nature Adventures, July 5–11. Details and registration at fossilandnaturetrips.com or Cathy Young at 610/209-0758.

Residential Camp, ages 6–12 for grandparents and their grandchildren, July 21–23 or July 28–30. Cost of $295/person includes accommodations and all meals.

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON INDOOR TENNIS CENTER

For elementary–middle school students ages 8–15 from beginners to advanced beginners. Led by the director of tennis, Don Paitrick, and his staff. Each session is $148 and runs from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Players will be grouped by ability and age. The tennis center is at the corner of Hanover Street and College Avenue. 540/654-2482 or 540/654-2483, dpaitric@umw.edu.

Summer Camp Week, July 7–10, July 28–31, Aug. 11–14

GEORGE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION & APVA PRESERVATION VIRGINIA

Explore history and follow in the footsteps of George Washington. Hand’on activities, projects and games at Rising Sun Tavern, Ferry Farm, Mary Washington House, Historic Kenmore and Hugh Mercer Apothecary. Learn about Colonial architecture, food, medicine and daily life. Information and registration: 540/370-0732, ext. 24; hayes@gwffoundation.org.

History Camp, rising third through sixth graders (ages 8–12), June 22–26, 9 a.m.–noon, $100/per child.

THE FACTORY CAMP

A fundamental camp for girls directed by coach Rod Crooks. Information: 540/972-7441, 786-2606, 842-9014 (cell) or e-mail rwc512@aol.com.

Volleyball, rising grades 6–10, July 27–31, $140/first child, $130/second child, $100/third child. Chancellor High School.

LADYSMITH BAPTIST ACADEMY

18290 Jefferson Davis Highway, Ruther Glen. 804/448-3860. LadySmithBaptistAcademy.com.

Summer camps begin June 20 from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. $85/full-time, $65/part-time. Included field trips. Small groups.

YMCA

Rappahannock Area YMCA, Massad Branch, 212 Butler Road or Spotsylvania Branch, 5700 Smith Station Road. 540/371-9622, family-ymca .org.

Cooking Camp, ages 6–10, June 13–17, Massad; June 22–26, Spotsylvania; ; 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $80/members, $110/others, registration fee and $25 supply fee.

Explorers Camp, finished fifth to sixth grade, June 15–26, June 29–July 10, July 13–24, July 27–Aug. 7, Aug. 10–14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $210/members, $260/non-members per session. (Aug. 10–14 session, $100/members, $130/non-members). Registration fee. Extended care 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m., $40 per session.

Kinder Kamp, ages 3–5, June 2–11, June 16–25, June 30–July 9, July 14–23, $85/members, $105/non-members.

Soccer July 13–17, day program design to teach young adults leadership skills and the fundamentals of working with children. $160/members, $210/non-members. Call for more information.

Science Camp, ages 6–10, July 27–31, Spotsylvania; Aug. 10–14, Massad; 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $60/members, $100/others, registration fee and $15 supply fee.

Sports Camp, ages 6–10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $70/members, $110/non-members. Soccer, July 13–17; Basketball, July 20–24; Football, Aug. 10–14; Wiffle Ball, Kick Ball, Etc., Aug 17–21.

Y-Camp, finished K–fourth grade, June 15–26, June 29–July 10, July 13–24, July 27–Aug. 7, Aug. 10–14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $210/members, $260/non-members (Aug. 10–14 session, $100/members, $130/non-members). Registration fee. Extended care 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m., $40 per session.

We get more camp information every week so keep watching this space. There are plenty of fun camps in the area for the children to enjoy this summer. If you have missed any from previous weeks, go online at fredericksburg.com to see the listings. To submit information for the camp list, e–mail weekender@freelancestar.com or fax to 540/373-8455.

FREDERICKSBURG AREA MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER

907 Princess Anne St., downtown Fredericksburg. Pre-registration is required. 540/371-3037, ext. 127; pgorsuch@famcc.org.

“Made in Virginia,” ages 7–11, July 8–10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $75/non-members, $65/Museum members. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks and snacks provided.

Participants will learn to appreciate and create community art and work with local artisans to learn the key concepts of sculpture, explore the world of the Virginia Indians and explore the Museum’s galleries to learn how utilitarian objects become pieces of art and collector items.

LADYSMITH BAPTIST ACADEMY 18290 Jefferson Davis Highway, Ruther Glen. 804/448-3660.

Summer camps start June 20 and run from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Full-time/$85, part-time/$65.

Activities inlcude lots of field trips (Kings Dominion, skating, movies, swimming) in small groups.

MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY

803 South Main St. Registration forms and information at 540/829-1749. Each session is $110 and covers admission fees, snacks and craft supplies. One full scholarship per camp is available.

Camp I for rising kindergartners through second grade, June 22–26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Camp II for rising third through fifth graders, June 29–July 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

“Camp Culley” is for young history buffs who want to experience hands-on history through the use of crafts, tours and other daily adventures in and around Culpeper. See dinosaur prints, tour Graffiti House and visit official and fun places in the historic district.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

Fredericksburg Christian High School, 9400 Thornton Rolling Road, Spotsylvania. Registration: 540/899-3422, fredfca.org Power Camp. Ages 8–12, June 22–26, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $175. Sports offered are baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, cheerleadiang, field hockey, martial arts, fitness, golf, archery, triathlon and swimming.

FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

9400 Thornton Rolling Road, Spotsylvania. Registration: 540/371-3852, ext. 137; fredericksburgchristian .com, click on athletics.

Youth Baseball Camp ages 8–13, June 29–July 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $150.

Staff and players from FCS will be the instructors. Youths will be taught all aspects of the game as well as how to work and compete with class and integrity.

THE PURPLE COW ART SCHOOL

England Run Studio, off Route 17, mile from Riverside Center. 540/654-5323.

Summer camp runs July 6–9. Sessions are 9–11:30 a.m. or 12:30– 3 p.m. for ages 5–7 and 8–10.

Students work in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, wearable art, potter’s wheel and fine art crafts, such as mosaics.