The Reflector
Battle Ground Community Education recently released it’s schedule of 2018 summer camps.
Visit bgce.battlegroundps.org for more information or to register for any of the camps listed below.
BrickZone Kids
Robotics Camp at Chief Umtuch Middle School cafeteria: July 9-13, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., $181.
At this summer camp, children will build LEGO projects, use computers to program them to move, and explore the world of beginning computer coding and engineering through LEGOs. Campers will be challenged to work with partners to design, build and program their own models and watch them move. They will also have LEGO free builds, play outdoor tag games and more.
Bring a peanut-free sack lunch and wear tennis shoes to play tag outside (weather permitting).
Students must be picked up and signed out at 3 p.m.
YMCA Camps
Y Chefs — Chefs in Training, ages 7-12 in the Battle Ground High School cafeteria: July 9-13, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $191.
This camp will teach children how to make quick, yummy foods that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Campers will receive lessons in cooking safety, cooking techniques, preparing food and more. No previous cooking experience required.
Storybook Y Chefs, ages 4-6 at Battle Ground High School cafeteria: July 9-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $121. Childhood storybooks come to life. Students will read various stories then recreate a recipe that goes along with the book.
DIY Crafts, ages 7-12 at Battle Ground High School cafeteria, July 16-20, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,$191. Participants will do hands-on projects that they can take home.
Art Factory, ages 4-6 at the Battle Ground High School cafeteria, July 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Price is $121. Kids will stir their imagination as they explore their creativity using different textures, colors, and shapes.
Star Wars, ages 7-12 at Battle Ground High School cafeteria, August 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $191. Participants begin the week as Padawans who are preparing to begin their Jedi training. Throughout the week, these Padawans are challenged through daily Star Wars themed crafts, games, and other activities.
QuickStart Sports Camps
Basketball
K-2 Boys Basketball at Captain Strong Large Gym: July 9-11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $80
K-2 Girls Basketball at Captain Strong Large Gym: July 9-11, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $80
K-2 Co-ed Basketball at Captain Strong Large Gym: Aug. 2-3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $56
3-5 Girls Basketball at Chief Umtuch Gym: July 23-26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $110
3-5 Boys Basketball at Chief Umtuch Gym: July 23-26, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $110
6-8 Co-ed Basketball at Chief Umtuch Gym: July 25-29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $150
QuickStart Sports basketball camps will focus on developing shooting skills, dribbling skills, passing skills, defense and more. Campers will also work on various agility exercises aimed to improve speed and quickness.
Soccer
K-2 Co-ed Soccer at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 12-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $56
K-2 Boys Soccer at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 30-August 1, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $80
K-2 Girls Soccer at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 30-August 1, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $80
3-5 Girls Soccer at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 16-19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $110
3-5 Boys Soccer at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 16-19, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $110
6-8 Co-ed Soccer at BGHS Stadium: July 30-August 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $150
QuickStart Sports soccer camps will focus on developing shooting skills, dribbling skills, passing skills, defensive positioning, footwork and more.
Flag Football
K-2 Co-ed Flag Football at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 9-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $110
3-5 Co-ed Flag Football at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 9-12, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $110
6-8 Co-ed Flag Football at BGHS Stadium: August 6-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $150
QuickStart Sports flag football camps will focus on developing passing skills, catching skills, ability to properly run with the ball, defensive positioning, how to properly pull the flag and angles, route running, and more.
Baseball
K-2 Co-ed Tee-ball at BGHS Softball JV Field: August 13-16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $110
3-5 Co-ed Baseball at BGHS Softball JV Field: August 13-16, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $110
6-8 Co-ed Baseball at BGHS Softball JV Field: August 20-24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $150
QuickStart Sports summer baseball camps will focus on various drills, exercises, competitions and games that are fun and will teach each player the necessary skills and fundamentals of baseball. Aspects of the game that will be focused on during the camp include: throwing, catching, hitting, fielding, running the bases and more. Additionally, campers will work on various agility exercises aimed to improve quickness and mobility.
Skyhawks Sports
Multi-sport
Mini-Hawk Camp at Captain Strong Large Gym: July 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $126
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development.
Baseball
Baseball Camp at Battle Ground High School JV Softball Field: July 30-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $130
This camp teaches the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running.
UK Elite Soccer Camps
Full Day Camp at Battle Ground High School Stadium: July 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $148
Half Day Camp at Chief Umtuch Fields: July 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $99
Athletes ages 9 -14. Camps prepare individual players for more advanced technical skills and an understanding of individual and group tactics.
Prairie Falcons Volleyball Junior’s Camp
Half-day Camp at Prairie High School Gyms: July 16-18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $76
This camp focuses on improving individual skills and technique through the use of a variety of progression drills and learning situations. Players are divided first by age and then by skill level to maximize the learning potential for each camper.
Future Falcons Hoops Camp
Grades 1-8 at Prairie High School Gyms, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $101
Campers receive a t-shirt and 12 hours of basketball instruction and games.
NW Reign Volleyball Camps
Setting Camp at Daybreak Middle School gym: July 19-20, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $66
All Skills Intermediate/Advanced Camp at Daybreak Middle School gym: July 23-25, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $91
Hitting Camp at Daybreak Middle School gym: July 26-27, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $66
All Skills Beginning/Intermediate Camp at Daybreak Middle School gym: July 30-Aug. 1, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $91
Defense Camp at Daybreak Middle School Gym: August 2-3, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $66
Camps will have various drills and mini-games. Coaches will match athletes to the appropriate court assignments based on their experience and knowledge of volleyball.
Girls Tiger Cage Basketball Camp
Incoming Kindergarten through 6th grade at Battle Ground High School gyms: July 26-29, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $101
Incoming 7th grade through 9th grade at Battle Ground High School gyms: July 26-29, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., $101
Suitable levels of skill and competition will be provided for girls ages 5-15. Incoming kindergarten through 6th grade will be taught the fundamentals of basketball. Incoming 7th through 9th grade will be given more competitive drills and scrimmages. Cage Camp coaches will include Lisa May, BGHS Head Girls Basketball Coach, as well as BGHS Girls Varsity Basketball Players.
How to Successfully Fish Local Waters
Two days a week at Laurin Middle School gym: June 12-July 26, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., or 7 p.m.- 8 p.m., $68
Introduction to fly fishing. Ages 10 and up learn how and where to successfully fish local waters for trout, steelhead, salmon and sturgeon from local fishing guide Darrell Kirkpatrick. Fishing regulations, ecology, safety, ethics, location, seasons, tackle, bait, etiquette, casting, drifting, plunking and knot tying techniques will be the focus of the class. All materials and equipment provided.
Culinary Camps
Young Chef’s Competition at Battle Ground High School: July 17, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $51
Based on the show “Junior Chef,” students will work with four hidden ingredients, along with pantry ingredients to create an appetizer and a dessert. Chefs will have 40 minutes (for each dish) to prepare and plate their dishes for judges to evaluate. Chefs, you’re on your own in this class! Bring a healthy sack lunch, an apron, water bottle, and containers. Wear close-toed shoes for safety. Long hair must be tied back.
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! at Battle Ground High School: July 19, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $51. Lead by Chef Susan. Students will learn the history of chocolate as they prepare a variety of old favorites and new recipes. Bring a healthy sack lunch, an apron, water bottle, and containers. Wear close-toed shoes for safety. Long hair must be tied back.
Ages 4-8 Camps
Ocean Camp
Ocean Camp – Yacolt, at Yacolt Primary School, Portable C, July 9-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $121.
Ocean Camp – Battle Ground, at Captain Strong Room 20, July 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $121.
Each day life under the ocean will be explored, from the animals to the environment. Whales to plankton, saltwater, sand, shells, songs, games, books, math science and more.
Dynamic Dinosaur Camp at Captain Strong Primary School, room 20: July 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $12. Camper will explore the past with fun hands on activities like making fossils, followed by an archeological dig to find the fossils. They will learn how a volcano works and then will build a volcano and make it explode. The camp will feature singing, art, reading, eating and playing, all the Dino way. A week-long project making
our own “dino-rama” will come home with each child at the end of camp.
Terrific Tactiles Camp at Captain Strong Primary School, room 20: July 30-August 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $121. Each child will make and play with a new type of concoction every day. They will get messy, measure using math skills, and create with different accessories. Goop, Gak, funny putty, invisible ink, and paper machete, along with stories, songs, games and camp like fun.Junior Space Camp at Captain Strong Primary School, room 20: August 6-10, 9 a.m.-12.p.m., $12. Each day students will learn about the Solar system. They will explore the Moon, how its’ craters formed, the Moon’s phases and gravitational pull on our Earth. They will learn about the stars, their actual size, shape and energy. Through art, visuals, acting, reading, and play they will learn about the movement of stars and planets. They will compare and graph weight, and experiment with what gravity is like on other planets. Each child will make their own solar system, and create and name their own star, as well as bring home informative handouts on what we learned.
R.I.P.P.E.D Roaring Fun in the Summer
Ages 6-16 at Lewisville Gym: July 28, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., $13.
Ages 6-16 at Lewisville Gym: August 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $13.
Ages 6-16 at Lewisville Gym: August 25, 11:15 a.m.,-1:15 p.m., $13.
This camp focuses on health through games, training of sports and mixed martial arts.
Tennis Camps
PHS Tennis Courts: July 16-19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m., $121.
PHS Tennis Courts: July 23-26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m., $121.
PHS Tennis Courts: July 30-Aug. 2, 10am-12pm or 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m., $121.
PHS Tennis Courts: Aug. 6-9, 10am-12pm or 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m., $121.
These lessons are designed for high school varsity-level players who want to improve their strokes, consistency, strategy, and fitness. They are geared toward students who have played high school tennis before and are looking to improve on already established skills. Drills are competitive and simulate match-style points that help build mental confidence.
Dance Camps
Musical Theater — Best of Broadway, ages 9-18 at Captain Strong L. Gym, June 27-28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $49.
Tap & Jazz Workshop, ages 11-18 at Lewisville Stage, June 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $28.
Around the World Dance Camp: ages 4-12 at Lewisville Stage, July 9-12, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m., $76.
Musical Theater — Villains, ages 8-18 years at Lewisville Stage, July 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $31.
Dance & Craft — Fairies and Princesses, ( ages 3.5-7 at Lewisville Stage: July 17, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., $17.
Tap & Jazz Workshop, ages 11-18 years at Lewisville Stage: July 17, 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., $28
Musical Theater — Movie Musicals, ages 9-18 at Lewisville Stage, July 18, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $28
Tap & Ballet Workshop, ages 4-8 years at Lewisville Stage, July 24, 9:30am-11am $17
Tap & Ballet Workshop, ages 8-14 years at Lewisville Stage, July 24, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., $28
Musical Theater — Broadway Favorites, ages 9-18 years at Lewisville Stage, August 1-2, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $49
Dance & Craft — Under the Sea, ages 3.5-7 years at Lewisville Stage, August 8, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., $17.
Tap & Jazz Workshop, ages 8-14 years at Lewisville Stage, August 8, 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., $28.
Musical Theater Dance Callbacks Workshop, ages 8-18 years at Captain Strong L. Gym, August 9, 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m., $31.
Dance Around the World, ages 11-18 at Lewisville Stage: August 14-15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $49.
Intermediate-Advanced Tap, age 13 at Lewisville Stage, August 15, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $28
Dance & Craft — Once Upon a Time, ages 3.5-7 at Lewisville Stage, August 22, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., $17.
Musical Theater — Comedy, ages 8-18 years at Lewisville Stage: August 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $31.
Visit bgce.battlegroundps.org to view descriptions of the various dance camps.
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