Camp Skylandia
A tried and true summer tradition is Camp Skylandia. A summer day camp offered by the Tahoe City Public Utility District, Department of Parks and Recreation. Tahoe City has offered Camp Skylandia for more than 25 years, a day camp that runs eight weeks during the summer. Located in Skylandia Park, in Lake Forest just east of Tahoe City, right on the lake with a forest and a beautiful meadow for the playground.
Everyday offers arts and crafts, sports and games in a wonderful outdoor environment. Start off the day with a campfire circle, where all the campers and counselors sing and play games and do very silly skits to get to know each other. Then break off into groups according to ages which range from 3 years to 14 years of age.
- Bambi Buckaroos: Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the ages are 3.5-5, this program includes mini-hikes, cooking, nature awareness, crafts, beach play, singing and fun.
- Kinder Kamp: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., entering or continuing kindergarten. Camp includes: Recreational activities including hiking, swimming, nature exploration, crafts, beach play, singing, games and field trips.
- Camp Skylandia: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., grades 1-5. Large group games, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, beach time and creative weekly special events.
- Counselor in Training Program, CIT: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., grades 6-9. Designed for those campers who are interested in becoming Junior Counselors. They will help with the other counselors in assisting with games and arts and crafts. The CIT's also plan the special event on Friday.
Most of our counselors are returning campers and would love to share their fun experiences of fond childhood memories of Tahoe with other children. Sign up day is May 8, at Rideout Community Center, 780 Timberlane Lane, Tahoe City. Please call Rideout Community Center for more information (530) 583-3440 ext. 14 or visit www.tahoecitypud.org/parksrec.
Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's Camp Radical
Wondering what there is for tweens and young teens this summer? Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's Camp Radical offers action packed outdoor adventures geared for kids entering grades 6-10 in the fall. Each week has a theme with related activities. Camp Rad is a travel camp, which means we go different places daily. Activities include everything from white water rafting to rock climbing, kayaking to skateboarding, waterparks to the Lake Tahoe Environmental Center, and overnights. Our highlighted overnight trips this year are: Whitewater rafting and camping on the American River and goldpanning where gold was discovered in California, 6 Flags in Vallejo with a tour of the jelly belly factory and a stop in Old Sac on the way home, Giants game in SF with a visit to China Town and Fisherman's Wharf and Kayak Intensive week with our overnight boat-in only camp for fishing, swimming, exploring and paddling. Camp Rad is the place to be for fun and adventure outdoors in the Tahoe Sierra this summer! Trained and certified staff brings their expertise in the outdoors, outdoor education, recreation and safety to create memorable experiences for our kids.
Flexible sign ups allow you to sign up for a week, several days a week or whatever fits your schedule. Scholarship money for this program is raised through TDRPD's annual “Don't Laugh with your Mouth Full” Comedy night May 15 at the Truckee Community Arts Center, 10046 Church St. Last year's efforts allowed TDRPD to award $4,300 in scholarships to Camp Radical, Whatever Wednesday Ski & Ride and other minimum day programs for teens. Contact Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District at 582-7720.
Basic descriptions of all summer camp programs are online at TDRPD.com in the current spring summer brochure. Be sure to pick up camp registration packets available beginning May 10. Camp Rad pre-registration opens May 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road. Open registration begins May 17.
The Truckee – Donner Recreation and Park District is offering a day camp adventure for kids entering first through fifth grades. This camp is called Camp Trudaca. Camp Trudaca takes place at the Regional Park and begins June 21 and goes until Aug. 20. Camp days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:15-6 p.m. Registration for Camp Trudaca is Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Community Recreation Center. Call 582-7720 for more info or visit at www.tdrpd.com.
KidZone Museum Day Camps
Visit www.KidZoneMuseum.org or call 587-KIDS (5437) for information.
Batik Peak Art Studio
June 28-July 2, 1:30-5 p.m., $175, ages 8+, teacher Kim Krengel. Get ready for a week of creative energy! Students will explore a variety of art techniques, including learning to make Batik pillows papier-mâché, bead- work, tin art, and hand building with clay. Limited to 14 students. Materials included.
- Weaving and Textile Creations - July 5–9, 1:30-5 p.m., $175, ages 8+, teacher Kim Krengel. Learn loom weaving, knitting and how to make a variety of textile creations! Materials included.
- Jewelry and Metalwork - July 19- 23, 1:30-4 p.m., cost: $165, ages 10+, teacher Mary Guerra, professional jeweler. Students will explore basic metal forging including stamping, texturing, and riveting to create mixed media metal pendants using resin, found objects, and semi- precious stones. Students will learn the ancient art form of Kumihimo braiding. During this workshop we will construct earrings, bracelet, and/or necklace using a variety of assembly techniques.
Sierra Watershed Science
Session 1 July12-16; Session II July 26 -30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $175, ages children entering third through sixth grade no exceptions, teacher Jan Ellis, visits to a variety of watersheds. A favorite outdoor exploration camp where students hike local watersheds and learn about the animals, water purity, and botany providing them with interesting science observations skills. Transportation required.
Farm Camp
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, $100 a session, ages: 4-6, teacher Christy Mond. Camp held at different location, Shaw Farm, Community Garden etc.
Hands-on exploration and investigation of farming, growing, composting, natural plants, hikes etc. Your child will be inspired to learn through creative play and discovery. Please bring snack, water bottle and a sun hat. Transportation required.
- Session I: July 12-15, Plants, Dirt and Worms
- Session II: July 26-29, Bugs and Bees
- Session III: Aug. 2- 5, Vegetable Gardens
- Session 1V: Aug. 16-19, Farms and Animals
Summer on the Summit: Kids Adventure Day Camps at Sugar Bowl Resort
Two week-long sessions, July 19-23 and July 26-30, ages 4-14
Camps operated by Gateway Mountain Center - Gateway Mountain Center programs balance field science instruction, hiking, and reflection. We emphasize active learning that is cooperative, fun, and provocative. Destinations are chosen by our staff to illustrate themes and concepts and to provide a meaningful outdoor experience. Group safety; trail conditions, group cooperation and fitness levels are taken into account in determining a day's activities. Days on the trail will include natural history learning activities and games, team building exercises, and journaling and reflection time. The core activities are rounded out with nature games, art, sensitizing and reflection activities, and journaling.
- Explore Nature, ages 4-6, $410 per child, week-long session.
- Adventures in Nature, ages 7-10, $435 per child, week-long session.
Mountain Adventures, ages 11-14, $465 per child, two different themes for the different weeks. Visit www.sugarbowl.com/summer-on-the-summit.
Gymnastics Camp Summer 2010
Ages 6+ (co-ed). My Playground is pleased to announce the extremely popular summer Gymnastics Camps for children ages 6+. See what all the fun is about. Your child will learn new and exciting skills quickly and have an amazing time. Sign up early … camps fill fast!
Children work on body positions, stretches, flexibility, balance, strength, floor (tumbling), climbing rope, bar, vault, beam, rings and trampoline. Curriculum and instruction follow the USA Gymnastics Levels 1 - 4 and USAG Safety Guidelines.
Skills include: cartwheel, head stand, hand stand (with walk, forward roll), vault to handstand, press handstand, round off-rebound, straddle hang, forward and backward rolls (floor and beam), dive rolls, back extension roll, straddle jump, tuck jump, seat drop, tree fall, bridge (kick over), back walkover, kick walk, bear walk, scale, pivot turn, re-grips, pull over, cast and back hip circle.
Level 3-4 skills include: front walk over, front limber, stride/mill circle, cast sole circle, kip intro, back/front handspring, round off – back handspring, cartwheels on beam.
Camp includes gymnastics, crafts, team-building, nutrition education, lots of fun and more. The week ends with a final demonstration presentation for family and friends on Friday.
A swim option will be available most afternoons 1:30-2:30 p.m. with transportation provided to high school pool and talented coaches like Debbie Meyer, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and head of Tahoe-Truckee Swim Team. Details coming soon (specific dates & additional cost TBD)!
Dates and Details:
- Level 1-2 (ages 6+ co-ed): July 12 - 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, gymnastics coaches Todd Tanis, Lindy Miller, Laura Bronstone
- Level 3-4 (ages 9+ co-ed): July 26 - 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, gymnastics coaches Yasuko Saito, Lindy Miller, Laura Bronstone
- Level 1-2 (ages 6+ co-ed): Aug. 9 - 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, gymnastics coaches, Todd Tanis, Lindy Miller, Laura Bronstone
Camp tuition $275 for the week, additional swim option cost TBD, My Playground, Pioneer Commerce Center, Truckee. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Call 587-7404, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
