THE AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER'S: MIDSUMMER DAY CAMP
The American Shakespeare Center's Midsummer Day Camp is an adventurous week of creative play, imagination, and fantasy for students age 9-12. Campers will explore the fun of Shakespeare's language and story themes through theatre games, role playing, storytelling, music, dance, and swashbuckling! The week will end with a camper performance specifically designed around their inventions. All campers will have a role in the final performance. Camp will be held Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. The $300.00 Fee ($275.00 Early Bird Special) includes all classes, materials, Blackfriars Playhouse Tour, t-shirt, lunch, and snacks.
13 W. Beverley St., 4th Floor, Staunton, VA, Web Site: http://www.americanshakespearecenter.com
540-885-5588 ext. 24.

WILSON SCHOOL OF DANCE SUMMER CAMPS
Come be part of our exciting day camps for all ages! Have FUN performing on the last camp day! Young ones love Princess Ballet (ages 3-6)- beautiful tutu's, tiara's, stories, crafts! Theater Jazz/Ballet/Tap (a/la Hannah Montana, ages 6-10) Triple Threat!!! Like on Broadway-Dance/Act/Sing! (ages 8-15); Hip-Hop/Broadway Jazz &/or Tap (great for 9-14) Ballet/Jazz/Tap, Ballet Intensive Workshop (progressive learning for 9-17). Camps run June 9-August 8. REGISTER BY MARCH 1 and SAVE $20! For times, levels, tuition CALL NOW!
3114 Proffit Road, Web Site: http://www.wilsonschoolofdance.com
973-5678.

BEREAVEMENT CAMP-"JOURNEY'S"
Held year round, helping children and teens to cope with the the loss of a loved one, or cope with having someone close to them whom is very ill. The program teaches children/teens to express their emotions through art.
Hospice of The Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Rd. Ste. 2 Charlottesville, Va 22903, Web Site: http://www.hopva.org
434-817-6900.

CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS
Families of and children with special medical needs and chronic illnesses can enjoy 2-week residential summer camp sessions, family weekends for parents and caregivers, sibling camps including the monthly SHINE sibling support program, plus respite and networking opportunities for families and caregivers.
400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Web Site: http://avenue.org/cht/
434-977-3781.

CATEC SUMMER CAREER CAMP
The CATEC Summer Career Camp offers students, rising 8th-12th graders, the opportunity to explore a potential career or special interest. Students will learn new skills in a fun, hands-on environment. They will also get the opportunity to meet professionals in these career areas and take a field trip to a place of business. The programs include Health and Medical Exploratory, Architecture and Construction Academy, Culinary Arts Academy, Cosmetology Academy, GET IT Academy (Girls Exploring Trades in Today's World), and the Music Industry Academy. A few of the camps are free of charge and some even offer a small stipend to the 11th and 12th grade students.
1000 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Web Site: http://www.catec.org
434-973-4461.

HAPPY MONKEY KING SUMMER CAMP
Chinese Day Camp sponsored by The Han Studio in downtown Charlottesville. Great opportunities for kids age 8-14 to explore the charm of another world language and culture in a fun, dynamic atmosphere. The camp's programs are operated on a weekly, renewable basis. Both full-day and half-day camps are available. Sample weekly schedule available for onsite visitors!
PO Box 7023, Charlottesville, VA 22906-7023, Web Site: http://www.happymonkeyking.com
434-327-9573.

ID TECH CAMPS
Experience hands-on technology fun at America's #1 Tech Camp! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong, day and overnight summer technology programs at over 50 prestigious universities nationwide including the University of Virginia, College of William & Mary and more. Ages 7-17 create video games, design websites, produce digital movies, build robots, learn programming and more. Special Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and a Spain Study Abroad program. Visit www.iDTechCamps.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials.
Held at the University of Virginia, Web Site: http://www.iDTechCamps.com
888-709-TECH (8324).

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Junior Volunteer Program offers youth, ages 14-17, an opportunity to spend their summer participating in departmental duties throughout the hospital.
University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22908, Web Site: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/volunteer
434-924-5251.

MONTICELLO DISTRICT CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP
Cub Scout Day Camp is four days of outdoor adventure and fun with swimming, archery, crafts, sports, games & scout skills. Webelos and a parent/chaperone may camp out on Thursday night!
Chris Greene Lake, Charlottesville, Web Site: http://www.monticello.bsa-sjac.org
434-293-5634.

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
Let your child explore other cultures through books, music, art, games and food, and learn French or Spanish in an immersion setting. ISC offers 2- or 3-week camps for children ages 3-6 looking for adventures and new experiences in a fun and enriching atmosphere. Lots of crafts and outdoor activities designed to teach the language while having fun in the sun! No previous exposure to French or Spanish is necessary. Contact Anne Burroughs at aburroughs@theISC.org or 989-7064 for more information or to receive an application.
830 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902, Web Site: http://www.theISC.org
434-984-2175.

SOCA SUMMER FUN
Enjoyable, effective, quality soccer programs which develop participants' skills and encourage citizenship. SOCA is open to all youth and adults in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.Basic and advanced skills training, position training, mini-tournaments & contests.
1685 Polo Grounds Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, Email: Brian.Kuk@socaspot.org.
Web Site: http://www.socaspot.org
975-5025.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. These core programs engage young people in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Offering programs in five core areas: Character & Leadership, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, fitness and recreation.
P.O. Box 707, Charlottesville, Va 22902, Web Site: http://www.bgclubcville.org/
434-977-2001.

CAMP ACAC
Fun, Fitness and Education All Summer! Experiences that last a lifetime! Welcome to ACAC Summer Camp! Our mission is to offer youth exceptional opportunities in a variety of enrichment programs, recreational exercise, competitive athletic development, and personal growth in a friendly, motivating environment. New this year: Extended Day Camp; customize your child's week of camp by enrolling them in Mini Camps including Creative Writing, Ultimate Ball Camp, Scrap Booking and many more; new sports academies including field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, tennis, and volleyball. Online registration will be available. Summer Camp is a great opportunity for your child to build lasting friendships, further enhance skills and develop new talents. We are looking forward to seeing you!
200 Four Seasons Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Web Site: http://www.acac.com
434-978-7529 (PLAY).

CAVALIER DAY CAMP
Cavalier Day Camp at UVA will be held June 9-August 1. CDC is a fun, recreational and educational adventure for children going into grades 1-5. Member Registration begins Mar 17-21 and Open Registration begins March 24 (IM-Rec Sports membership is not required!) in the Aquatic & Fitness Center business office, Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm and is ongoing based on space availability. For more information, e-mail cavalierdaycamp@virgi nia.edu , call us, or visit our website.
University of Virginia Intramural-Recreational Sports, 450 Whitehead Rd., PO Box 400317, Charlottesville, VA 22904, Web Site: http://www.virginia.edu/ims/cdc
434-924-3791.

GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Allows girls age 5-17 to gain self confidence, discover their unique qualities, and special talents; encourages community projects to help others, and build new friendships. Wide range of activities including art, cooking, field trips and more! Multiple locations for day & residential camps.
3663 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019, Web Site: http://www.gsvsc.org
800-542-5905.

MILLSTONE SUMMER CAMP
Come join the fun at Millstone Summer Camp for one week or the whole summer! Geared to campers aged 3 years through 8 years. Located in a beautiful country setting in Ivy, only minutes from Crozet and UVA. Flexible scheduling with half and full day options. Creative weekly themes. Private, in-ground wading pool for daily swimming. Lovely wooded & open play areas for active outdoor time. Low teacher/camper ratios. Structured time with fun art & craft projects and special activities. Operating under same owner/director since 1991. Additional enrichment classes offered in computer, music, and more. Discover ... Create ... Have Fun!
PO Box 140, Ivy, VA 22945, Web Site: http://www.millstoneofivy.com
434-979-2111.

THE LITTLE GYM
Themed Weekly Summer Camps at The Little Gym! Each week, enjoy a different theme (such as cheerleading or pirates), & the flexibility to choose which days you'd like to come! All 5 days each week are different, though, so you may not want to miss a minute! Member/non-member rates. Ages 3 - 9, children must be potty-trained. Times: 1pm - 4pm, Monday - Friday. Pre-registration & payment required. Call for details (434-975-KIDS) or check us out on the web!
907 Gardens Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22901, Web Site: http://www.tlgcharlottesvilleva.com
434-975-5437.

TRIPLE C CAMP
Charlottesville's #1 Day Camp. Serving rising KG-10th Grades. Horseback Riding, Daily Swims in our two pools, (daily lessons for KG-3rd), Low & Hi Ropes Course, Petting Zoo, Loads of Sports, Nature, Hiking Trails, Canoeing, and so much more. Round trip transportation, lunches, snacks, ALL included. Everyone at Triple C will create memories that far outlast the summer while learning how to become a better friend in a safe, fun, traditional camp environment. Contact us for a personal tour and learn about why our families come back year after year!
920 Camp Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902, Web Site: http://www.tripleccamp.com
434-293-2529.

YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS
For campers age 6-14; offering adventures in drama, art, hiking, camping, sports, and more. Trips to places like Virginia Beach, and water country. Make the summer full of fun at the Y-M-C-A!
442 Westfield Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Web Site: http://www.PiedmontYMCA.org
434-974-9622.

CAMP HARRISON
Camp Harrison is a co-ed resident camp for ages 7-17. A place where values are acquired, self reliance and sportsmanship learned, and character and confidence built. Campers will have the opportunity to explore and gain an appreciation of the environment while participating in traditional summer camp activities on both land and water. Activities include: horseback riding, sailing, kayaking, high ropes, sports, crafts, mountain biking, target sports, teen leadership programs and more. One week sessions offer program variety and quality. Individualized instruction is standard with a 1:4 staff to camper ratio that permits personal attention and quick learning. ACA Accredited.
PO Box 256, Boomer, NC 28606, Web Site: http://www.campharrison.org
800-514-1417.

CAMP HIDDEN MEADOWS
Spectacular location, great staff, quality program! Coed, ages 7-16. 1, 2, and 3 week sessions. Two hours west of Charlottesville in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. Campers enjoy horseback riding, whitewater rafting, arts, ceramics, theater, sailing, caving, mountain boarding, canoeing, climbing tower, organic gardening, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, sports, 1000' zip line, swimming and more! ACA accredited.
HC 77 Box 117, Bartow, WV 24920, Web Site: http://www.CampHiddenMeadows.com
800-600-4752.

CAMP TWIN CREEKS
One Incredible Experience - Two Weeks At A Time. For over 60 years, camping excellence has abounded at the site of Camp Twin Creeks. The sounds of laughter, cheering and summertime excitement never fail to echo through the Allegheny Mountains. Here is what happens for our campers in only two weeks - A whole new love of the outdoors - A spirit of teamwork, fairness and cooperation - A resulting strong feeling of community - A chance to work and play with our incredible staff.
HC 82 Box 132, Marlinton, WV 24954, Web Site: http://www.camptwincreeks.com
800-451-8806.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Scouts participate in camping, swimming, boating, fishing, adventure programs, field sports, handicrafts, and lots of camping fun.
801 Hopeman Parkway, P.O. Box 813, Waynesboro, VA 22980, Web Site: http://www.bsa-sjac.org
540-943-6675.

CAMP CARYSBROOK
Camp Carysbrook, Virginia's oldest camp for girls, is a 200-acre summer girls camp nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia, accredited by the American Camp Association. For girls six to sixteen, Camp Carysbrook offers all the aspects of a quality summer girl's camp that will create lasting memories and friendships for years to come. Camp sessions are 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks ranging $560-$800 per week with a 5% discount for sisters. We offer 18 different activities plus a two-week Equestrian Camp. Contact us at (540) 382-1670 or info@campcarysbrook.com or visit our website at www.CampCarysbrooks.com.
3500 Camp Carysbrook Rd., Riner, VA 24149, Web Site: http://www.CampCarysbrook.com
540-382-1670.

CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS
Families of and children with special medical needs and chronic illnesses can enjoy 2-week residential summer camp sessions, family weekends for parents and caregivers, sibling camps including the monthly SHINE sibling support program, plus respite and networking opportunities for families and caregivers.
400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Web Site: http://avenue.org/cht/
434-977-3781.

CAMP MOTORSPORT
It's not your same old summer camp! Girls & boys, ages 10-16, participate in hands-on driving instruction and racing education, at a real, live racetrack. They also enjoy traditional summer camp activities - campfires, fishing, sports, swimming and more! Campers attend one-week sessions, live on-site at VIRginia International Raceway in air-conditioned bunk-style rooms, and enjoy kid-tested meals. VIR is nestled on 1300 beautiful acres that include a fishing pond, swimming pool, playing fields, and outdoor fun. Driving instruction is designed to help campers become better, safer drivers for life; instruction rivals the best professional racing schools. No prior driving experience is required. All equipment, meals, & lodging are included. Safety is our top priority; Camp Motorsport is accredited by the American Camp Association.
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520, Web Site: http://www.campmotorsport.com
434-822-2999.

CAMP ROANOKE
Located within 700 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just off Interstate 81 exit 132, Camp Roanoke has shaped the character of youth since 1925. Campers of all ages will enjoy a climbing wall and ropes course, archery range, air conditioned cabins, a disc golf course, canoeing, mountain boarding, full-menu dining, and nature center. Middle-school age campers will embark on off-site hiking, caving, camping, and whitewater kayaking adventures. High school age campers may a guided week long adventure to New River Gorge, WV for rock climbing and whitewater, or explore the intercoastal waterways of Cape Fear, NC in a sea-kayak.
6498 Dry Hollow Road, Salem, VA 24153, Web Site: http://www.CampRoanoke.com
540-387-6114.

CHARLOTTESVILLE/ALBEMARLE 4-H SUMMER CAMP
4-H camping is cooperative group living in a natural environment that focuses on developing life skills, social, mental, and physical development in young people ages 9-18. 4-H camping emphasizes role modeling, leadership, “learning by doing”, and most of all, FUN! The Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center programs include leadership development, environmental and aquatic science, performing arts, shooting education, forestry, outdoor adventure, high/low ropes course, climbing, primitive skills, journalism and broadcasting, animal science, wildlife, canoeing, fishing, outdoor sports, swimming and much more! Contact LoriAnne Barnett, 4-H Agent, for information on 4-H camping and clubs in Charlottesville/Albemarle at labarnett@vt.edu or 434-872-4580. Holiday Lake 4-H Center is accredited by the American Camping Association.
Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center, Appomattox, VA 24522, Web Site: http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/camping.html
434-872-4580.

FERRUM COLLEGE SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Academically motivated students, (grades 5-7), experience campus life at this co-ed residential camp while participating in a variety of fun-filled activities and challenging projects. Enrichment classes include: A World of Music, Adobe Photoshop, American Sign Language, Cooking, Crime Scene Investigators, Disease Detectives, Here Comes the Sun, Living 1800 Style, Spanish, Summer Theatre, The Art of Paper, The Ferrum Challenge, and Web Page Design. Traditional summer camp fun includes swimming, skit night, dance, theme days, and more. 2008 dates are June 22-28 and June 29-July 5. Cost $585.00 per week. Visit our website for more information.
P O Box 1000, Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA 24088, Web Site: http://www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
540-365-2121.

HIGHLAND RETREAT
Highland Retreat is a year-round Christian retreat and camp. It is located in the mountains of northwestern VA, just west of the Shenandoah Valley near Bergton. The 167 mostly forested acres lie close to the George Washington National Forest and offers scenic vistas as well as a wide variety of wildlife in its hills, streams, pond and fields. Highland Retreat is affiliated with the Virginia Mennonite Conference and is owned by the Highland Retreat Association. Summer youth camping programs include overnight, day, wilderness, intergenerational and soccer camps. For more information, see our website at www.highlandretreat.org or contact us at 540-852-3226. "Our mission is to provide an outdoor setting where people meet Jesus Christ and explore His creation"
14783 Upper Highland Drive, Bergton, VA 22811, Web Site: http://www.highlandretreat.org
540-852-3226.

ID TECH CAMPS
Experience hands-on technology fun at America's #1 Tech Camp! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong, day and overnight summer technology programs at over 50 prestigious universities nationwide including the University of Virginia, College of William & Mary and more. Ages 7-17 create video games, design websites, produce digital movies, build robots, learn programming and more. Special Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and a Spain Study Abroad program. Visit www.iDTechCamps.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials.
Held at the University of Virginia, Web Site: http://www.iDTechCamps.com
888-709-TECH (8324).

NATURE CAMP, INC.
Located in a mountain valley near Lexington,VA, Nature Camp is a coeducational, residential summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental education for 5th through 12th graders. Once described as a place "where fingertips are taught to see", Nature Camp emphasizes hands-on, field-based, experiential learning in classrooms consisting of forest, field, and stream. In four two-week sessions divided by age, campers attend classes in such subjects as botany, geology, and ornithology, but also enjoy plenty of free time for hiking, swimming, and games. Many campers form lasting friendships as they develop a deep and abiding attachment to nature. Summer: 540-377-2491
316 Nature Camp Trail, Vesuvius, VA 24483, Web Site: http://www.naturecamp.net
540-460-7897.