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Help your child prepare for kindergarten with Bennett Venture Academy’s KinderCamp! Th is two-day fun, educational event will help prepare your child for life as a kindergarten student. Camp attendees will participate in crafts and educational lessons, as well as interact with other students and learn about classroom behaviors. KinderCamp is free and open to any child entering kindergarten next year. Camp dates areTuesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 20, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Call 567-246-4359 to register today. We look forward to seeing you!

Join BGSU Dining for these 2-hour classes are designed for children 4-6 years old and require and adult to attend the class with the child. Each class will teach your little budding chef how to work in a kitchen, proper food preparation and handling, and basic concepts appropriate for 4-6 year olds.

Bowling Green State University’s Summer Music Institute features 8 diff erent intensive camp sessions designed to enhance technique and musicality in an encouraging atmosphere. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire! Our programs are open to junior high and high school students. Please visit our website for more information, requirements for each camp and applications. Scholarships available! Early bird registration discount ends April 30. www.bgsu.edu/smi

Bennett Venture AcademyJoin in the excitement at Boy Scout Day Camp or Summer Camp. To participate,

you must be a registered Scout. Come out and enjoy Camp Miakonda Cub Day Camp. BB guns, archery, sling shots, BMX biking, swimming, crafts, games, and much more will be on your schedule! Weeklong sessions are open to all registered Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts will enjoy Camp Frontier Summer Camp and experience ATV’s, boating, swimming, biking, archery, rifl e, shotgun, astronomy, and much more. Weeklong Sessions are open to all registered Boy Scouts. Please call our Council Service Center at 800/419-241-7293 for more information about these summer programs or fi nd a unit in your area.

Free programs for qualifying families. Kids 0-to 5-years-old accepted. Fun fi eld trips included. Service Monday- Friday, 9 am-3pm. We service children with disabilities. We do not provide transportation but off er reasonable assistance – including public and private transit information for those families in need. 545 Woodville Rd. (43605) 1218 City Park Ave. (43604) 2300 Lagrange St. (43608). Enroll Today! 877-868-2273 brightsideacademy.com/tsp

BGSU Dining Mommy or Daddy and Me

BGSU Summer Music Institute

Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout & Boy Scout Camp

Brightside Academy Summer Programs


Cassandra Ballet of Toledo

Th e Cassandra Ballet of Toledo, 3157 W. Sylvania Avenue, is dedicated to training students ages 3 to adults with the highest quality of dance excellence in Toledo.

Cassandra Ballet has supreme training in classical ballet, jazz and tap. Trough our training, students develop a high quality dance technique, a love for the art of dance and for all of the other performing arts.

Th e school will hold two diff erent children’s summer dance camps, “Fancy Nancy Dancerina” for ages 3 through 7 from June 20th to June24, and

“Tina the Tapper” for ages 6 to12 from June 27 to July 1st. Each day includes a quality dance class, a healthy snack, a handmade craft, and a

special visit from a Fairy Princess. Discount if tuition is paid by May 25th.Th e Cassandra Ballet will also off er a 4-week Summer Dance Course from June

27th through July 21st. Th is includes classical ballet, jazz and tap. For information call 419-297-2458. www.cassandraballet.com.

OPEN TO EVERYONE, ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Step Up to Quality 5 Star Center and NAEYC accredited! Fun! Safe! Enriching! Low weekly fee includes fi eld trips, meals, swimming, large playgrounds, gardening, fi tness activities, gymnasium, and more! Qualifi ed teachers! Parent support, swim and family programs off ered! Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms open all year. We accept Jobs and Family Services childcare assistance. Scholarships are also available. For information and to arrange a tour call 419-243-7255 or email: [email protected].

Join the Central Catholic Fighting Irish this summer for one of our premiere athletic camps. Students in all grades can choose from a wide variety of camps such as, baseball, basketball, crew, football, Irish Dance Team, soccer and wrestling. Summer camps run throughout the summer, and there is something for everyone! Campers will meet our quality coaching staff , including Greg Dempsey, three-time state champion football coach and TRAC coach of the year; Amanda Gray, BCSN Volleyball Coach of the Fall Season/All-star Coach for Division II; and Brian Hanudel, Division II Boys Private Soccer Coach of the Year, just to name a few. Th e mission of Central Catholic High School, a co-educational college preparatory learning community, is to prepare students to excel academically, mature spiritually, grow socially and to engage in the Catholic Intellectual tradition. Visit www.centralcatholic.org to register today!

Catholic Club

Central Catholic High School

Experience a unique opportunity for school age children ages 6 to 10 to enjoy a summer fi lled with adventure, learning, and fun. Th e children will have the opportunity to travel back in time and explore the evolution of the Olympic Games. Th ey will follow the 2016 Summer Olympics and keep track of the countries participating and the medals won. Campers will even have the chance to participate in Camp Discovery’s own Olympic Games. Groups will travel each week to fi eld trip destinations around Toledo, including the Toledo Zoo, Toledo Art Museum, Maumee Bay State Park, Seneca Caverns, Grand Rapids Canal Boat, and more. Campers will be able to plunge into our commercial swimming pool each week and join in team sports including: basketball, soccer, dodge ball, and more. Summer camp runs June 6 to August 12, 2016. Care is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are now enrolling at fi ve nearby locations. Sibling discount rates are available. Call 419-867-8570 for more information, or visit www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com.

Children’s Th eatre Workshop is off ering 12 camps this summer for students ages 6-18 in all areas of theatre, including: Acting, Design, Dance and even 2 full length Musicals. Full week, multi-week and partial week camps all available. Cost: $40-$250. Register online at ctwtoledo.org. Phone 419-244-5061 or e-mail [email protected] for questions.

Circle Pines Center teaches peace, social justice, environmental stewardship and cooperation as a way of life. At camp, kids aged 7-17 have the opportunity to relax and play in nature, swim, and sing campfi re songs under the stars. In the morning hours we foster a cooperative spirit with work projects. Campers can select from four projects: Garden, Trails, Construction, and Nitty-Gritty (cleaning) during which they learn skills like tool safety, plant identifi cation, and the value of teamwork. All the age groups work, play, and dine together on meals prepared fresh each day from local, organic ingredients - many of which the kids can harvest themselves! Each afternoon they sign up for the activities they like. Th ese range from sports, to arts and crafts, to circle discussions about current events. Parents report that campers come home more helpful, aff ectionate, and musical! For more information, call 269-623-5555 or visit circlepinescenter.org.

Th e Claire Batista Junior Golf club is designed for the more serious junior golfer who plays or would like to play competitive golf. Our campers learn skills and techniques they will use over their entire golf career. Golf clubs are recommended but not required. Our dress code includes a collared shirt or nice T-shirt, shorts


Children’s Discovery Center

Children’s Theatre Workshop

Claire Batista Golf Academy

Circle Pines Center

and tennis shoes or golf shoes. Th e Sport Level is for boys and girls ages 5 through 9. Th e Player Level is for boys and girls ages 10 to 13. Th e Champions Level is for boys and girls ages 14 through 17. Th e tuition for all camps is $100. Th e SNAG program is a fun way to introduce golf to children ages 4 through 9. Claire Batista Golf Academy is at the Legacy Golf Course in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Instructors are Claire Batista, Class A, PGA and Beth Snell, LPGA.

Country Lane Tree Farm is the place where families go to have fun and make memories. Th ree-day Pony Camps will be fun, and your rider can choose one or all of the dates! Camps run June 1 through 3, June 27 through 29, and July 6 through 8. Th e Easter Bunny Hayride and Egg Hunt with Baby Animal tour runs on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Festivals are on October weekends, and families can cuddle with the smallest babies at the farm plus get up close and personal with the larger farm animals! In the fall, the farm has a huge U Pick Pumpkin Patch, a free Hayride, Farm Animal Tour, Corn Maze, Straw Maze, Barrel Train Rides, Corn Cannon Shoot, Pony Rides, an then on Saturday Nights in October, the farm goes to the “Dark Side” with a Haunted Hayride that takes you deep into a fi eld of evergreen trees. One never knows what is lurking around every curve! Visit countrylanetreefarm.com or become a fan on Facebook for all the seasonal fun! Th e farm also conducts School Field Trips, Pony Day Camps, and hosts Scout Groups and Company Picnics. Visit countrylanefreefarm.com for details. Country Lane Tree Farm is located at 3525 N. Bolander Road, Genoa, Ohio with a phone number of 419-461-1298.


Country Lane Tree Farm

Claire Batista Golf Academy (cont.)

For The Love Of Art


Diabetes Youth Services is pleased to present the annual Hot Shot Camps for children living with type 1 diabetes. Big Shots Residential Camp (grades 7-10) and Middle Shots Camp (grades 4-6) will be held at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley, OH. Little Shots Day Camp (grades K-3) will take place at Olander Park in Sylvania, OH. DYS camps provide the opportunity for a child to learn to manage their diabetes independently in a fun, recreational environment. Camp staff includes Registered Nurses, Certifi ed Diabetes Educators, and a Registered Dietician. Spend time at camp with other children and positive teen role models also living with type 1 diabetes. For more information call 419-291-1234 or visit us at www.dys4kids.org . See you at camp!

For the Love of Art, located at 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, is celebrating its 20th year of Summer Workshops for Young Artists. Entitled “Art Fun in the Summertime!” these weekly workshops are led by degreed artists and instructors. Students will explore a specifi c art theme, process, or medium. Workshops are scheduled from early July through August. Enroll for a week and meet Monday, Tuesday, Th ursday, and Friday. No class on Wednesday. Primary grades K through 3 meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and grades 4 through 6 meet at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Th e emphasis is on fun in these workshops and the learning outcomes include introductions to tools, materials, and concepts of art. Our regular schedule of drawing and painting classes for students from grade 4 to adult continues through the summer months. For additional information contact For the Love of Art at 419-882-2060 and see our listing at www.Forloveart.com.

Diabetes Youth Services

Find your FORTÉ at the largest and best music school in the Toledo area. We off er music lessons for all ages, all instruments, in one location. You name it, we can teach it. We have 20+ professional and dedicated teachers to choose from, a wide range of music lesson times, large and comfortable studios, observation windows on all doors, retail store on sight, several performance opportunities for the students to show off , month to month tuition, and a proven track record of excellence since 2006. Our school has grown to include about 350 families, and our biggest goal is to always maintain a warm, nurturing and professional atmosphere. $20 for 30 min lessons, $80 monthly tuition. 419-471-2100 www.fortemusicandarts.com

Golf season has arrived at Heather Downs Country Club. We off er one of the best golf and instruction programs in the Toledo area. Our golf camps are perfect for all golfers, both young and old. We have eight Junior Golf Camps to choose from throughout the year. A free Spring Youth Clinic is scheduled on Saturday April 16th at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call to register. Th is clinic serves as a prelude to the Spring Junior Academy beginning Saturday, April 23rd. Th is camp is a fi ve-week program. Th e HDCC Junior Golf Camp is held four weeks during the summer. Th is clinic is held Monday through Th ursday. Dates include June 6th to 9th, June 20th to 23rd, July 11th to 14th and August 1st to 4th. Th e Summer Junior Golf Academy is a Saturday clinic, which is held from June 4th to June 25th and July 9th through July 30th.

Th e Adult and Ladies Golf Academy is a seven week program which includes instruction and on course play. Th e Ladies Golf Academy is held April 19th through May 17th and May 31st to June 28th. Th e Adult Academy is held April 18th to May 16th and May 30th-June 27th. Th e Short Game Golf School is a four-lesson program that focuses on the game of golf inside 100 yards. Proper mechanics for wedge play, pitching, chipping, sand play and putting, as well as advanced techniques will allow each golfer to shoot better scores. All golf instruction at Heather Downs CC is taught by Director of Golf, Dan Sutton and his staff . Dan will teach you how to become your own golf coach. Call the pro shop at 419-385-0248 or fi nd additional information at www.heatherdowns.com. Sign up soon as class size is limited.

Prevent brain drain this summer and create memories that will last a lifetime at one of four exciting summer camps at Imagination Station: Behind Th e Mask: Superhero Science, Super Splatter Science!, Young MacGyver and Taste of Tinkering.

Look into the powers of your favorite superheroes in Behind Th e Mask: Superhero Science. Experience the messiest experiments for a week of sticky, gooey science fun with Super Splatter Science! Become a master problem solver using household materials in Young MacGyver. Tinker, create and let your imagination


Heatherdowns Country Club

Imagination Station

Forté Music School

Julie’s Dance Studio


run wild with Taste of Tinkering - New! For ages 7 – 12, each camp is a weeklong adventure fi lled with science

experiments, discovery and fun. Campers receive daily instruction Monday through Friday from 9am – 4:30pm with free extended care available from 8am – 5:30pm. Imagination Station is also featuring a week of summer camp at Bowling Green State University, June 6 - 10 and at the University of Findlay, June 20 - 24.

On-site camps begin June 13 and run each week through August 12. To register, call 419.244.2674 ext. 250 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org/SummerCamp.

Spring-Into-Summer Dance Camps @ JDS JDS has just completed their 31st consecutive dance season and we are ready for 31 more! We LOVE to teach! We believe this is our mission, our passion, our purpose and we do our very best for each and every student! From BALLET to BOLLYWOOD, TAP to CONTEMPORARY, Julie’s Dance Studio “teaches life lessons through dance lessons.” Th e element of fun, the experienced and dedicated staff , the variety of classes...just a few reason why classes at Julie’s Dance Studio are so popular. Our teachers aspire to inspire our students in developing self confi dence, grace, discipline and build lasting friendships. We provide a positive, safe, fun atmosphere that ignites their creative spirits. 1234 North Main Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402. 419-353-5030. [email protected]. www.juliesdancestudio.com

June 6-9, 2016 - Evenings Join us for a week of excitement and fun as we dance with the sun. Meet the wonderful teachers of Julie’s Dance Studio as they give you a reason to move your body!

Imagination Station (cont.)


Kumon Math & Reading Center of Sylvania

Ages 2 1/2 to adult, Beginners to Advanced June 13-16 - Mornings & Early Afternoon9:00-11:30a - “My Favorite Th ings” Dance CampAges 4-6 1/2 - All genres of dance, beginner to adv. beginner students.Do you have a favorite color? Favorite princess? Favorite animal? Each dance day will have a new ‘favorite’ theme. Join us for 4 days of fun! June 13-16 - 8:30a-2:15p BALLET INTENSIVEWant to expand your ballet technique? Th e ballet intensive is exactly what you need. Get all your ballet technique, pointe work, pre-pointe work and learn excerpts from famous ballets.

Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Th rough daily practice and full comprehension of materials, students increase confi dence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Kumon has 26,000 centers in 48 countries and more than four million students studying worldwide. In the United States, 200,000 students from preschool to high school are developing advanced math and reading skills through Kumon’s Method of Learning.

Visit www.kumon.com to learn more. Join Kumon’s parent community at www.facebook.com/kumon for helpful tips.

Julie’s Dance Studio (cont.)

Maumee Valley Country Day


Summer Camps off ered for budding scientistsFor more than 20 years, Lourdes University has kept hundreds of 5th to

8th grade students excited about science with its summer day camp programs.From June 6-10, science campers can discover the world from nanoscale to space

through Extreme Science with polymers, a 3D printer and a showing of the Appold Planetarium’s recent success, BIG. From July 11-15, outdoor adventurers can choose to explore the streams and wooded areas of campus through a Wild Nature in 3D journey. Cost per science camp is $110. Please call 419-517-8940 for more information.

SummerTime at Maumee Valley is open to boys and girls in preschool - grade 12 from June 13 to July 22. At SummerTime at Maumee Valley you create your week! Choose from weekly specialty classes for the morning, afternoon, or both. Specialty camps are available for students entering grades 1-12. Pick from academics, athletics, or the arts (visual and performing). Half- or full-day Hobbit Day Camp for children ages 2-5 off ers the perfect mix of fun and educational activities. Each week of Hobbit Camp highlights a special theme that is addressed through books, snacks, art, and fun outdoors. Before (7:30-9:00am) and after (3:30-5:30pm) camp care is off ered at no extra charge. Register online at MaumeeValleySummerTime.org and spend your summer at MVCDS!

Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH, 43614, 419-381-1313, www.mvcds.org.

Lourdes University


Metroparks of the Toledo Area

Aff ordable, single day camps up to weeklong day camps are available at several Metroparks for all ages, pre-school through high school. Choose the adventure that best fi ts your child. Many new camps, experiences and locations have been added this year.

Following are just some of the camps available. For a complete list, prices and details, see MetroparksToledo.com.

Camps for ages 3-5: Wee Workshop: Child with an Adult, Wee Worskshop: Child only.

Camp for Ages 5-7: Outdoor Explorers.Camps for ages 8-12: Fin and Feathers Camp, Super Naturalist: H2Go, CSI:

Animal Tracking Camp, Survival Camp, American Indian Adventures, Soldier for a Day, Pioneer Survival Day, Canaller for a Day, Oak Grove School Day, Home Sweet Habitat.

Camps for older children: Elite Fishing Camp (ages 10-15), Art of Nature Camp (Ages 8-14), Focus on Wildlife: Nature Photography (Ages 8-14), Water Guardians (Ages 9-14), Time Travelers Camp (Ages 13-17), Down to the Roots of Science: A Stem Camp (Ages 14-17), Archery Camps, Paddling Camps, Kayak Camps.

We invite kids ages 3 and up to share a magical summer with horses at Morgan Valley Farm. Overnight, extended day and day camps are off ered fi ve diff erent weeks at our Tecumseh, Michigan horse farm. Let our entirely horse themed camp program enrich your child through daily riding lessons and farm fun in a safe and beautiful setting. Each child gets a horse of their own to take care of for the week with help from their partner. Fun outdoor adventure increases your child’s self-confi dence, provides exercise and teaches responsibility all while having a great

Morgan Valley Farm Horse Camps

Notre Dame Academy

time. All inclusive packages and early bird coupons are sure to fi t within everyone’s budget. Check out morganvalleyfarm.com for more information.

Girls entering grades K-12 in the fall will have a bold, brilliant, beautiful, blessed summer at Notre Dame Academy’s Athletic, Discovery, and Academic camps. Back by popular demand are the Safe Sitter® program, Fused Glass, Italian Cooking, Baking, Th eater, Dance camps and more. New this year NDA will be off ering camps on computer coding, etiquette, self-defense, and CSI. Camps are arranged so a girl with a particular area of interest can take a series of camps in the areas she would like to discover. Tracks will include STEAM, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Arts & Craft and Life Skills. Th e NDA Eagles, twelve time All-Sports Champs, will also host a variety of sport camps that will include volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, and rowing! High school students can take credit and non-credit academic camps in which girls can explore careers at local professional venues, investigate the world of robotics, or improve study skills. One of the area’s top ACT coaches, Greg Owens from STARS Test Prep, will teach an ACT prep course.

Visit nda.org to register or view a full listing of NDA Summer Academy camps. Notre Dame Academy is off ering an early bird discount for those who register at www.nda.org before April 30.

Morgan Valley Farm Horse Camps (cont.)


Students currently in grades 7 to 9 who reside in any of the Penta’s 16-member school districts are invited to register for the 2016 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Camp. Th e camp takes place June 13-17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the Penta campus. Cost of STEM Camp is $50. Students must provide their own transportation. Th e camp is designed to introduce students to emerging career fi elds related to STEM. Students will participate in activities in the areas of Culinary Arts, Manufacturing/Transportation, Plumbing, Construction Carpentry, and Programming & Logic. Online registration available beginning April 4, 2016 at www.pentacareercenter.org. Call 419-666-1120, Ext. 6189 for questions.

Kidz Camp off ers unique social, recreational and learning experiences which include interactions with peers, adults and community. Th e ten weeks include fi eld trips, sports, games, crafts, reading, movies, and FUN! Our goal is to keep children engaged in great experiences with support from our dedicated and caring staff . 1375 Sylvania Ave., 419-478-6012.

End summer boredom, join a Quarry Ridge Junior League. 3 diff erent days to choose from, June 14- August 9, June 15 – August 10 or June 17 – August 12. Junior Clinics for ages 8 and up will be held on Saturday’s at 10 am starting May 7. Junior Golf Camps for ages 9 – 14 begin June 6. Each camp is 4 days and includes lunch. Instruction given by Jay Leifheit and the Quarry Ridge Golf Staff . Golf

Quarry Ridge Golf Center

Penta Career Center - STEM Camp

Pilgrim Church Kidz Camp

course, heated driving range and miniature golf open daily. Family golf packages available. Great for birthday parties and other outings. Adult Clinics begin May 5 at 6 pm. Ladies league begins Th urs., June 2 a 6 pm. 6081 Clark Rd. (Centennial just north of Erie) 734-888-1020. www.quarryridgegc.com.

SFS is gearing up for another great summer! Each year our coaches and faculty members try to add something a little extra to make our camps even better than the year before! At SFS, we want to ensure our campers have a great time while learning something new. Th is year, St. Francis has a few camps not just for boys but for girls as well. Our camps off er a wide variety of interests such as Art Camp, Baseball Camp, Cyber Camp, Music Camp, Football Camp, Robo Camp and much more! Space is limited. For more information, please visit us at www.SFSKNIGHTS.org.

St. John’s Jesuit Camps Off er It All Th is Summer - Fun, Enrichment & SportsSt. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy (SJJ) summer camps off er something

for everyone for fun, enrichment and sports for boys and girls entering grades 5 to 9 fall 2016. Fun Camps include Archery, Chess, Adventure, Fishing, Build Your Own Arcade, Science Enrichment and LEGO Robotics I & II. Sports Camps include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Specialty Lacrosse, Soccer, Total Athlete and Wrestling. Two new Sports Camps are Titan Basketball Elite and the Titan Football Combine. Sports Camps are directed by SJJ head varsity coaches, their staff s and players. Most camps are in the $55 to $80 range. Interested families can register online at www.sjjtitans.org/summercamps or for information call 419.720.0790.

St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy


St. Francis de Sales School

Quarry Ridge Golf Center (cont.)

RESIDENT/SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORYSunshine Communities

Summer Horse Back Riding Day CampsLocated on 55 acres in Temperance, Michigan, Stonehaven Farms has summer

horseback riding day camps designed to teach the fi rst time rider through intermediate riders to safely and knowledgeably work around and ride horses. Riding Day Camps are appropriate for 5 to 15 year old riders, beginner through intermediate in riding ability. Our 14 experienced school horses and ponies are perfect for teaching any type of rider English style riding and jumping. Our camps also teach our riders valuable horsemanship information through fun horse activities and games. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and begin on Tuesday of each week. Our fi rst camp will begin Tuesday June 14, 2016. Please check out our Summer Day Camp Programs, Lesson Program for all ages and Boarding information on our website at www.stonehavenfarms.net. Or reach us by phone at 734-854-5825.

Sunshine summer camps are part of Sunshine Communities, a non-profi t supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities year round.

Sunshine StudiosWho doesn’t love summer sunshine? Th is camp encourages young artists of all

abilities through clay. Sunshine Studios coaxes out that inner artist, encouraging children to explore a variety of techniques in clay - whatever their ability level and art experience. Professional artists are mentors in this week-long camp and each child ends the week with their own creations – kiln-fi red and ready for display. Older children will throw clay on the potter’s wheel; younger children will hone skills on coil pots. Sunshine Studios off ers year-round classes to the public and is operated by Sunshine Communities. Learn the basics, add personal panache! Morning sessions from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. are open to K-3rd grades; afternoon sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. are open to grades 4 to 6. Week-long sessions are June 20-24 and July 18-22. Cost $90. 305 Conant St. Maumee. Call 419-891-8877 for details or to register.

Sunshine Summer Barn CampLove animals and time in the sunshine? Th e Sunshine Summer Barn Camps

welcome those with any ability level and experience with animals. Th e barn and its riding arena feature bunnies, goats, a llama named Bella and four therapy riding horses. Campers learn animal care as well as riding skills in these eight-hour courses. Th e barn camp, located on the 25-acre main campus of Sunshine Communities in Maumee, welcomes the general public as well as those with special needs, and is open to campers of all abilities. Ages: 6 years and older. Five sessions for busy parents and kids -- Session 1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 & 21; Session 2: 2 to 6 p.m. June 23 & 24; Session 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25; Session 4: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 & 28; Session 5: 2 to 6 p.m. June 30 & July 1. Cost: $100. Call 419-891-8877 for details or to register.

Stonehaven Farms


Sylvania Playland is an indoor family fun center that is open 7 days a week!We off er fun activities for the entire family. Th e indoor playground off ers fi ve

infl atables for children to enjoy. Slide down the Lightening McQueen infl atable slide or take a turn on the huge Batman obstacle course! Swing and slide on one of our four swing sets. Our new and improved toddler zone is sure to keep our little customers happy. Th e mini glow golf is like nothing else in the area. Play all eighteen holes as you make your way thru the aquarium, pirate and dinosaur themed course. Golf is fun for all ages! Play games in our arcade room and grab a scoop of Toft’s ice cream. Sylvania Playland proudly sells Rainbow Play Systems. Sylvania Playland specializes in birthday parties and welcomes groups and organizations!

We are located at 3620 Centennial Road (between Sylvania Ave. and Central Ave.) in Sylvania, OH.

419-517-9094 www.sylvaniaplayland.com.

Sylvania Recreation off ers a wide variety of summer sports camps for children who are interested in working on existing skills or learning a new sport. Sylvania Recreation Summer sports camps are for children of all abilities entering grades 4 to 8 and are instructed by the Sylvania High School coaches or other experienced coaches from the area. Camps off ered are baseball, boys and girls basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Join us this summer at one of the many Sylvania Recreation sports camps! For more information or to register, go to www.playsylvania.com or call 419-882-1500.

Sylvania Recreation

Sylvania Playland


Fun Days Camp for grades K through 5 will make great summer memories for your child. Spend your day having fun in a climate-controlled playground! Soccer, basketball, ice skating, kickball, dodge ball, races, fi eld trips and games will fi ll your day! Join by the day or the week, no pre-registration required. Camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Kathy at [email protected] or 419.885.1167 ext. 305.

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority—TARTA—has been moving forward with the Toledo region since 1971. With over 30 interconnected routes carrying 3.5 million passengers per year in and around the Toledo area, TARTA serves the communities of Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Spencer Township, Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Toledo, and Waterville.

College students and faculty ride TARTA to connect with ten diff erent Toledo-area colleges and universities including Th e University of Toledo—all area campuses, Owens Community College, Lourdes University, Mercy College of Ohio, Davis College, Heidelberg University at Arrowhead Park, Herzing University, Professional Skills Institute, and Stautzenberger College. Owens Community College students ride free from downtown to both its Learning Center and Toledo–area Campus.

TARTA fare is $1.25 per person; sixty cents for persons with disabilities and senior citizens age 65 and over. Children under age six ride free with an adult.

With monthly, unlimited ride passes for just $50, TARTA riders can save a lot of money on their transportation costs by using any of TARTA’s eight Park-N-Ride locations throughout the Toledo area. Households that take public transportation,

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TARTA

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and live with one fewer car can save hundreds—even thousands—of dollars per year.

All TARTA buses are equipped with lifts or ramps making them 100% wheelchair-accessible. TARTA also has bike racks mounted on the front of all of its buses holding two bicycles independently.

TARTA’s curb-to-curb Call-A-Ride service operates in Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Spencer Township, Sylvania, Sylvania Township, and Waterville. Passengers may connect to and from TARTA’s regular line service and other nearby Call-A-Rides.

For persons with disabilities preventing them from using regular TARTA buses, there’s TARPS. TARPS operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and covers the same service area as TARTA. Registered TARPS users may ride TARTA regular line and Call-A-Ride services free of fare.

TARTA’s Game Shuttle off ers Park-N-Ride service from several area locations for all Mud Hens baseball games at Fifth Th ird Field and Walleye hockey games at Huntington Center. Fare is $1.25; no game ticket is required to ride. Return trips leave twenty minutes following each game’s conclusion.

TARTA Tracker uses predictive technology to help you locate nearby stops, access real-time route information, tell you exactly when your bus will arrive at your stop, and alert you of any interruptions or delays in your schedule. Service is available on desktop and laptop computers and mobile devices. TARTA Tracker is also accessible by calling TARTA customer support at 419-243-RIDE weekdays, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and holidays, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Visit TARTAtracker.com for details.

Every year, public transportation reduces our nation’s carbon emissions by 41 million tons—equivalent to the electricity used by 4.9 million households. In fact, riding public transportation is one of the most signifi cant actions one can take to reduce their household carbon emissions. Commuting on public transportation can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by up to 4,800 pounds of carbon dioxide

emissions per year. In the Toledo area, over 3.4 million passenger trips were made by TARTA in 2015.

For more information about TARTA and all its services, visit TARTA.com or call 419-243-RIDE.

“Th e Art Supply Depo off ers the fi nest premier art lessons taught by highly qualifi ed professional instructors, many of whom are also successful working artists, for both kids and adults. Right now we have a variety of kid’s camps on our schedule, like drawing, painting, printmaking, stop motion animation, sculpting with clay, and more. Kids will learn to build a solid foundation of art fundamentals and techniques to apply to future artistic pursuits. While being immersed in a professional studio environment, they will gain ability and knowledge to eff ectively employ materials and mediums while having fun and being creative! Visit http://artsupplydepo.com/kids-summer-camps for the full schedule of classes with details. You can register online, by calling the shop, or by walk-in. In addition to our classes, we also off er Paint Your Own Pottery, canvas painting parties, birthday parties, and more. Call 419-720-6462 to schedule by appointment.”

Family Camp, hosted by the Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio, is free to individuals and families who have someone aff ected by epilepsy. Held at Camp Frontier in Pioneer, Ohio, August 12, 13, 14. Transportation is not provided; pre-registration is required by July 15, 2016. Th is year’s theme is ‘Safari’. Activities, speakers and

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up-to-the-minute topical information provided. Please see our website for further details or call for a brochure and registration information. 419-867-5950 www.epilepsycenter.org.

Th e Instructors at Th e Golf PIT love to grow the game of golf. We will have summer junior golf programs for kids of all skill levels. Th e junior program will include: Clubs for Kids clinics; Saturday Junior Clinics; Summer Junior Camps;

Supervised Junior Practice; Individual Junior Lessons; and the Elite Junior Program. Th e Elite Junior Academy is for ages 12 through18 who love to work hard and want to reach their golf potential. Th e Golf PIT’s mission is to provide our customers with the ultimate experience in a golf practice facility. We off er the fi ve essential routes known to improve an individual’s golf game: practice, instruction, fi tness, club-fi tting, and mental coaching. Th e Golf PIT is the only local facility, which off ers these fi ve components. Check out our website at www.thegolfpit.com or call our professional staff for more information at 419-897-9826. Feel free to email us at [email protected].

Pacesetter Soccer Cub is pleased to announce that the eighth annual EPL Soccer Camps will take place this summer. Th ere will be celebrity coaches and former players from the English Premier League representing clubs such as Aston Villa, Everton, Cardiff and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Two sessions feature Girls and Boys Pre-training Camp, Girls and Boys High School and Team Prep Camps.

Pro Training GK Camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 14 runs from July 11 through

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15 and July 18 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pro Training High School 6K Camp Girls for girls 14 to 18 years old runs from July 11 to 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pro Training High School 6K Camp Boys for boys ages 14 through 18 runs from July 18 to 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacesetter Day Camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 14 runs from August 1 through 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All camps are held at Pacesetter Park.

For more information check our website at www.pacesettersoccer.net. Th ere is not a better coaching staff anywhere in the USA and the camps are rated as some of the best in America. Last year one of the campers did so well he ended up going over for a dream try-out with Everton Football Club from the English Premier League. Could this be you in 2016?

It’s exciting times for Northwest Ohio Soccer with our very own Pacesetter Soccer Club receiving the award for the #1 Soccer Club for both Boys and Girls in Ohio North. It is the fi rst time any club has been #1 for both boys and girls in the same year. Pacesetter fi nally knocked off the tough competition of Cleveland. Pacesetter has always been the dominant force in Northwest Ohio but to knock off the Cleveland teams and fi nally become #1 is exciting for our community. In January of 2014 Pacesetter Soccer Club became offi cial partners with Aston Villa Football Club from the English Premier League. Th is is the fi rst partnership of its kind with Aston Villa in the USA. Aston Villa has already beaten Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City this year and is the exciting young team in the English Premier League. Check the June try-out dates for Ohio North’s #1 club as well as for a fantastic soccer camp opportunity. Call for more information: 419-885-3140.

Th e Toledo Area Humane Society’s Animal Tails Summer Camps are back! We off er a variety of single- and multi-day camps perfect for animal lovers ages 5-14

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years old. Whether you’re passionate about pups, you fl ip over frisky felines, or you have a soft spot for pocket pets, we’ve got a camp just for you! For a full list of available camps, please visit www.toledohumane.org/child-education-programs-and-camps. Summer camps begin in June—space is limited so register today!

Th e mission of Th e Toledo Repertoire Th eatre is “to educate, entertain and serve Toledo and the surrounding region through live theatre.” Youth Education has been a focal point of our mission for almost 40 years, with one of the longest running children’s theatre programs in the area.

Th e Toledo Rep’s education program (Rep Ed) off ers a total of six youth education sessions throughout the year, including three summer intensive drama camps for children and teens ages 7-16. Th e camps meet from 9am-3pm at Th e Rep. Th e themes and dates are “Th eatre Th rough Th e Ages” June 27-July 1, “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Th eatre!” July 18-22, and “Build Your Own Broadway” July 25-29. Th e cost for each camp is $125.

Th eatreeducates and shapes the whole child mentally, emotionally and physically. Our Young Rep Ed classes aim to foster self-confi dence, teamwork and commitment in a safe and fun environment while nurturing and developing the creative and collaborative talents of our young artists.

Our program will also be putting on two Young Rep summer musical productions, with Fame:

Th e Musical (ages 14-19) showing July 14-17 and Fiddler on the Roof Jr. (ages 7-13) showing August 4-7.

Rep Ed has a tangible and positive impact on children. Here at Th e Rep, ‘Toledo’s Community Th eatre since 1933’, we hope to create a vibrant theatre experience that

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engages, educates and inspires young people. Call (419) 243-9277 or go to www.toledorep.org for more details.

ABOUT VALENTINE SCHOOL DAYSOver the past two years, the Valentine Th eatre has developed School Days,

an educational theatre outreach program for area elementary and High School student students. Carrying on the tradition of Lourdes University’s Th eater Vision, which began 28 years ago, School Days has welcomed over over 10,000 students to participate in professional theatre touring productions at the historic Valentine Th eatre.

Our children’s programs tie to popular and award-winning children’s books, which make them an approachable avenue to engage young children in literacy and early reading. Reading profi ciency is a signifi cant problem in Toledo, in particular, and the region as a whole. Teachers need innovative opportunities to engage children in reading to address a region falling behind in reading and literacy. Valentine Th eatre School Days is the only performing arts program in Northwest Ohio that links to Ohio’s Common Core Standards.

Your corporate and private donations will have a positive educational impact on approximately 9,000 elementary students that will attend during the 2015-16 school year. If you would like to donate to Th e Valentine Th eatre’s School Days program, please contact Jori Jex or Matt Lentz at Th e Valentine Th eatre, 419/242-3490. Th ank you!

While our name says “ballet,” Toledo Ballet off ers a virtual feast of other dance forms including tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary fusion, modern, musical theater and more, and various conditioning classes for the dancer and non-dancer alike. Th ere is a class for everyone from ages 3 – 73. Toledo Ballet School is directed by Lisa Mayer Lang, a veteran Broadway performer and certifi ed ABT instructor.

No grass grows under Toledo Ballet’s dance shoes! Th is year, TB has been particularly busy with the celebration of our 75th anniversary Nutcracker, the longest running annual production in the entire country. In addition, TB joined with the venerable Toledo Museum Art to celebrate the stunning Degas & the Dance exhibit with a culminating performance in the Peristyle which brought the iconic sculpture “Little Dancer Age Fourteen” to life. And in February, TB again performed with the Toledo Symphony in Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.”

A not-for-profi t organization, Toledo Ballet’s mission is to promote interest in dance through premiere education, performance, and outreach. Its fl agship AdaptiveDance program for youth with Down syndrome has received nationwide attention. Toledo Ballet’s vigorous recent outreach partnerships include Toledo Public Schools,

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Central City Ministries, Girl Scouts, International Boxing Club, Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Did you love TB’s whimsical production of Alice in Wonderland last year? Or are you kicking yourself because you missed it? Th en treat yourself to the upcoming fantastical original TB production of Th e Wonderful Wizard of Oz April 30 and May 1 at the Valentine Th eatre. For tickets, call 419.242.2787 or go to www.valentinetheatre.com.

Toledo Ballet is located on Monroe St. next to Hobby Lobby. For more information, go to www.toledoballet.org.

Summer camps will be held at both Toledo Botanical Garden’s Elmer Drive campus and the urban farm campus. Campers enjoy Pioneer Life, become Blooming Artists, or create Fairy Gardens. A new three-day camp takes budding gardeners through the joy of growing from farm to table. Details are found at toledogarden.org.

Summer Reading Challenge On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!Summertime is the perfect time to read. Join the Toledo Lucas County Public

Library for our 2016 Summer Reading Challenge (SRC): “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” Open to Lucas County residents of all ages, the SRC is a FREE

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program that includes fun activities and opportunities to win prizes. Th e SRC runs from June 1 through August 8. Visit any Library location or register online at toledolibrary.org. Register online beginning May 16. Follow us on social media for future updates!

Enrich your child’s life through the arts this summer, and where better to be creative than at the award-winning Toledo School for the Arts, in downtown Toledo at 333 14th Street. In TSA’s Summer Arts Camp, students age 10 – 14 will enjoy two weeks of art experiences that will have them discovering their inner artist. Monday June 6th through Friday June 17th, students will have 4 art experiences daily. Class choices include: Art + Words, Art of Fantastical Creatures, Glass, Puppets, Let’s Make a Movie, Dance, Creative Writing, Costuming, Sewing, Piano, Singing Broadway, Ukulele Basics, and Let’s Put On a Play, where students perform portions of “A Walk in the Woods” by Debbie Metzler. Families are invited to attend a TSA style concert and exhibit the last day of camp. Early registration is $330 by April 30th, a 20% savings! Registration includes supplies (the glass class requires an extra supply fee), and a camp T-shirt. Th e average staff /camper ratio is 1:12.

To register call Letha at 419-246-8732 x291 or visit ts4arts.org/summerartscamp.

Discover the world of animals this summer at Toledo Zoo’s Summer Safari day camps! Campers can safari in Africa, go for the gold in Zoo Olympics, round up

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native reptiles in Conservation Explorers or even become a Junior Zookeeper! Your Zoo’s Summer Safari camps, for kids ages four to 15, are a great way to keep minds and bodies active during summer vacation. Camps fi ll fast -- reserve your spot today. toledozoo.org/camps.

One Day Adventure Camp, June 8, 9 and 10. Come experience camp in a day! Swimming, Turbo Chute Wate rslide, Hiking and Archery. For more information go to: westohiocamps.org.

Come on out to the Toledo Baseball Summer All Skills Camp! Th e camp is designed for children grades K-6. It will be held at the home fi eld of the Toledo Rockets at the Scott Park Campus. Each camper will receive individual instruction to improve in all facets of the game including throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, infi eld defense, outfi eld defense and base running. Session 1 is June 20 through 23. 9 a.m. to noon. Session 2 is July 18 through 21, 9 a.m. to noon. Th ere is also a Summer Prospect camp for grades 10 to 12, 2017-2019 graduates, June 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Th is session is $125.)

Session 1 and 2 are $120 each. For all camp information and registration go to www.toledobaseballcamps.com. For additional information, contact Nick McIntyre at nick.mcintrye @utoledo.edu.

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Come out have fun and learn the game of basketball with the University of Toledo Men’s Basketball team. Th ere are three great options for you this summer all taking place in Savage Arena on the main court where the men’s basketball team practices and plays games:

-Day Camp #1 – June 13 to 16, grades 3 to 8.-Shooting & Off ensive Improvement Camp — June 27 to 30, grades 3 to 8. -Day Camp #2 — July 25 to July 28 . Grades K to 6, with a half-day option for

grades K-2.All camp sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Camp registration

forms submitted by May 1st will receive a $20 discount with the possibility of more discounts. Our camp store is stocked daily with treats, Gatorade, and pizza for lunch. Campers will also have the opportunity to tour locker rooms, learn new basketball skills and get a chance to hang out with UT basketball players!

For all camp information and to register online, go to UTRocketsCamps.com. For additional info, contact Kyle Barlow at 419-530-4796 or [email protected].

Come and learn something great at Cullop’s Kids Camps, June 20 and 23: $100 grades K-6th. Boys and girls are welcome. Learn fundamental skills, play games, compete in contests, have fun interacting with Rocket players and staff , and receive a camo-shirt and basketball. We also off er skills camps, Elite Skills Camp, June 20 and 23: $193 grades 6 to 12. Receive technical shooting tips, a written shooting evaluation, view a video breakdown of your shot, learn specifi c one-on-one moves, gain a better understanding of your position, work with UT all-conference perimeter/post players and coaches, and receive a camp t-shirt. High School Team

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Shootouts Camp June 17, 18, 24, and 25: $250 per team. Th ree games per day per team, competition tailored to your level, receive a camp T-shirt, aff ordable AC residence hall rooms available. Register online at www.ToledoWBBCamps.com. Questions? Contact us by emailing [email protected].

COME KICK IT WITH THE ROCKET SOCCER TEAM | EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION

Th e Rocket Soccer Summer Camp provides youth soccer players the opportunity to learn from and interact with Division I student-athletes and coaches, all in a collective eff ort to develop their soccer skills while having fun! Each camper will receive a Toledo Rocket T-shirt and soccer ball!

For more information and registration, visit rocketsoccercamps.comContact us at 419.530.6251 or [email protected] Mini Kickers 1 · June 6-10· 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.· Boys and Girls Ages 5-7· Price: $95 Mini Kickers 2· June 13-17· 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.· Boys and Girls Ages 5-7· Price: $95 Day Camp 1· June 6-10· 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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· Boys and Girls Ages 8-14· Price: $190 Day Camp 2· June 13-17· 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.· Boys and Girls Ages 8-14· Price: $190

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – JANUS VOCAL ARTS FESTIVALTh e Janus Vocal Arts Festival off ers two tracks - an adult track that studies and

performs an opera, and a youth track (middle school/high school age) focused on vocal technique, acting lessons and training in musical theatre. Th e festival accomplishes this through master classes, special guest topics, and performance opportunities.

ADULT TRACK - June 6-18 Th e adult track of the festival the adult track will study and perform Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Intensive daily rehearsals with excellent faculty makes this workshop well worth your while! Th e performance will be held in the UT Center for performing Arts Recital Hall. Admission for audience members is $5. Tuition for the workshop is $450. Register online at JanusVocalArts.com.

YOUTH TRACK – June 6-12Th e youth track is a fun, fast-paced, 7 day voice workshop for singers in middle school through high school.. Students are introduced to vocal technique, acting classes and musical theatre. A concert will conclude the workshop on Sunday afternoon. Tuition for the youth track is $225. Register online at www.JanusVocalArts.com.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – SUMMER JAZZ INSTITUTEJune 12-17Th e UT Summer Jazz Institute is the place where ALL levels of jazz students

from beginning through professional, can discover and achieve their jazz potential through the study of jazz in one of four exceptional programs: instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, teacher training and jazz appreciation. Th e curriculum is designed to provide introductory, fundamental, intermediate and advanced jazz experiences for interested students from middle school through high school, undergraduate and graduate college students. A pedagogy track for teachers desiring to refi ne and develop their teaching skills, and a track for those who want to grow in their appreciation of Jazz are also available. Th e institute provides a positive and fun learning environment through lectures, master classes, jam sessions, performances, and even a recording experience. Participants immerse themselves in improvisation, performance, arranging, and pedagogy with established professional jazz musician/educators. Tuition is $500 ($50 Application Fee, $450 Camp Fee). Register online at www.SummerJazz.utoledo.edu.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – FLUTE CAMPJune 27-July 1Th e UT Flute Camp is taught by musicians Joel Tse (principal fl ute for the

Toledo Symphony and fl ute instructor for the University of Toledo) and Amy Heritage (TSO second fl ute and Suzuki fl ute instructor). Suitable for elementary age students through adults. Th ere are two tracks to choose from: Track 1 is for students who have been playing for 1-3 years. It runs 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is taught by Amy Heritage. Th e cost for Track 1 is $150/week. Track 2 is for intermediate and advanced students and runs 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th is track is taught by Joel Tse and Amy Heritage. Track 2 is $300/week, or $65/Day (if attending less than full week). In addition, Robert Johnson from Flute Specialists will present a class on fl ute maintenance. He will also off er free minor fl ute repairs and have all types of fl utes and fl ute related items for purchase (no obligation). Other special guests will present workshops in yoga and breathing, music and movement, and more! Th ese extras are included in the track fees. A free, public concert performed by students concludes the workshop on Friday (4 p.m.).

Help your child prepare for kindergarten with Winterfi eld Venture Academy’s KinderCamp! Th is three-day fun, educational event will help prepare your child for life as a kindergarten student. Camp attendees will participate in crafts and educational lessons, as well as interact with other students and learn about classroom behaviors. KinderCamp is free and open to any child entering kindergarten next year. Camp dates are August 2-4 – 30, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Call 419-299-4052 to register today. We look forward to seeing you!

YMCA of Greater Toledo Summer Camps Help Youth Experience Th eir Best Summers Ever

Programming keeps kids moving, exploring and learningDo you remember your best summer ever? Did you stay all day with your friends

at the local pool? Did you head to the local park and play basketball? Or was your best summer the summer you discovered your favorite literary heroes and followed their adventures from the comfort of your own backyard? For most, your best summer ever was probably a combination of all of these—some exploration, activity and education.

Summer is the ideal time to get children out and exploring but for some, the end of the school year means no access to recreational and educational activities which help them learn, grow and thrive. Studies show that children can experience learning loss and even gain weight twice as fast than during the school year. For parents and caregivers looking to keep their children’s minds and bodies active, the YMCA of Greater Toledo is off ering summer camps to give youth an adventurous,

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active and healthy summer. YMCA camp programs provide a fun and unique experience that gives children

and teens the opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. Th e YMCA of Greater Toledo off ers: Day Camp, Preschool Day Camp, Sports and Specialty Camps, Gymnastics and Cheer Camps, Summer Child Care, and overnight camp at YMCA Storer Camps.

“Summer camp provides a variety of opportunities to ensure that youth are learning and being physically active in the summer,” says Becky Spencer, Vice President of Camping. “Campers learn how to be responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and make decisions that will help them grow as individuals—all while having fun and feeling like they belong. We want every camper to start school telling their friends that they had the best summer ever.”

Spencer says there are fi ve reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:

ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of new experiences and exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.ymca.net [OR INSERT YOUR Y’S URL] for details.

HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps off er fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their healthy eating habits.

PERSONAL GROWTH: While in the welcoming environment of camp, youth are encouraged to learn new skills, and develop confi dence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges. Camps off er cognitive learning and social-emotional development opportunities for achievement.

FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships. Th e bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for many youth.

MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each

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camper memories (and camp traditions) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

A leading nonprofi t committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for over 130 years. Th e YMCA of Greater Toledo continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character.

Th e YMCA of Greater Toledo encourages parents to give their kids the gift of camp.

For more information, visit ymcatoledo.org or visit the branch in your community.

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