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Tiny dancers (4 to 7) dance, play and learn in sessions focused around popular story ballets (Cinderella, Snow White, Swan Lake, etc.). Each week ends with a mini-performance. Find out more on our website.
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Archery, drama, dance, gymnastics, foreign language - don't you wish you could send yourself to summer camp instead? (Hmm, not a bad idea...) In the meantime, here are a few kid camp ideas to give you inspiration.
Don't forget to check out our directory of Classes & Camps for extracurricular fun all year long. It's searchable by age and activity to find the perfect fit.
And be sure to enter our giveaway -- a week-long camp at Evergreen City Ballet.
Bring on Summer!
- Seattle's Child staff
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Summer Fun at Asia Pacific Cultural Center
 Summer Camp & Summer Session Classes are being offered at APCC. Have fun learning about four countries in four days at the Asia Pacific Culture Summer Camp. Summer Session Children's Classes include Introduction to Chinese Language, Thai Dance and Culture, and Japanese Origami, to name a few. Summer Session Classes run July 2 through August 24. Children can have fun learning about and experiencing the fascinating cultures of the Asia Pacific. Call 253-383-3900 or visit our website. |
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Broadway Bound Children's Theater Camps!  The goal is for every participant (ages 5 to 14) to finish camp with new friends, a piqued interest in theater arts, an improved ability to perform and increased self-confidence. Every camp culminates in a performance which gives each student the opportunity to shine as part of a singing and dancing ensemble. Camp shows include: Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Glee, Cinderella, Grease, Shrek, Wicked, and Mamma Mia. Visit our website for more information. |
Do You Love All Things French?
 Children will be immersed in another language while enjoying fun summer activities at the French American School of Puget Sound. Camps run June 18 through July 6 for kids ages 3 to 13. Register for one, two or all three weeks. Activities include arts and crafts, science and nature, cooking, swimming and sports, as well as weekly field trips, all in a French environment with French teachers. No previous French language experience is required. Visit us online. |
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Overnight Camp at Hidden Valley
 Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional resident summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing, drama, archery, sports and games, hiking and much more. Carefully selected and trained staff members work with small living groups (1:7 ratio) to help provide a safe, caring, friendly camp community. We offer 13-, 19-, and 21-day sessions. HVC has provided lifelong friendships and memories for campers since 1947. Register online.
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Learn to Shoot a Bow and Arrows!
 Join us at the "Next Step" in archery instruction. At Next Step Archery, we have group classes for beginners through recreational leagues or private lessons for all levels of experience, as well as summer mini-camps, and weekly group lessons. Meet new friends and use our bows and arrows to have fun while learning to shoot from our certified archery coaches. We also do birthday parties, just-for-fun parties, or events for scouts (ages 7 and older). Visit the website for details. |
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Youth Empowerment through the Arts
 Power of Hope's eight-day summer camps are for teens ages 14 to 18 who want to explore the arts and take an active role in their communities. Teens learn to express themselves through a range of creative workshops including visual arts, dance, theater, writing, media literacy, nature education, social justice and much more. This year's camp takes place at Camp Niwana, near Port Orchard, August 12-19. For more information, call 206-938-6090, e-mail us, or visit the website. |
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio
 Throughout July & August our studio is buzzing with kids making art! We offer half-day creative arts classes for children ages 2 ½ to 5 or 4 to 8 with each week focusing on a theme using a different blend of the arts. Kids Night Out classes, for kids ages 3 to 8, on Saturday evenings are offered every other week in July and August. Register soon -- classes fill quickly! Visit our website to learn more. |
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Seattle Audubon Nature Camps
Nature Camp provides a place for youth in grades 1 to 9 to discover, appreciate and learn how to explore and understand the natural world through lessons, games, art and songs. High school students can volunteer at Nature Camp through our Jr. Naturalist in Training program. Nature Camp begins June 25 and there is still space available! Register online.
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Seattle Gymnastics Academy
 Looking for some summer fun for your kids?! SGA is offering great camps throughout the summer at our Lake City, Columbia City and Ballard locations for children ages 3 to 12. No experience necessary. Half-day, full-day, weekly and single day options are available. Call or go online to register. |
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RTC Sandpoint's Summer Tennis Camps
 Sign up now for the RTC Sandpoint's Summer Tennis Camps. Your kids will enjoy: fun tennis drills, games that teach teamwork, learning how to compete, engaging agility training, and meeting new friends. Many campers from last year will be there again this year, so space is limited. Dates available are June 25, July 9, and July 16. Registration and scheduling information is available online. |
Seattle's Littlest Performers
 Are you looking for the perfect theater camp for your child this summer? Look no further: Seattle's Littlest Performers was created to provide even the youngest performers the opportunity to hone their skills while enjoying music, dance and drama as part of every camp. With themes such as Star Wars and The Gruffalo, our shows appeal to a wide range of students and parents alike. Every camp is held in an actual theater and concludes with a performance. Visit our website for more information. |
Me Powerment: Nurturing, Celebrating & Supporting Every Girl
 "Me Powerment" is a day camp for girls ages 11 to 14 designed to empower our "sisterhood" using a variety of activities and tools in a supportive environment. This is a hands-on, interactive camp that allows your daughter an opportunity for personal growth and understanding of self-awareness, esteem and strength. Visit our website to learn more. |
Circus, Theater & Clowning!
 Camp ZinZanni offers unique camps and workshops over the breaks, led by Teatro ZinZanni cast members. Kids ages 7 to 17 will learn the basics of clowning and circus arts with a final performance on the last day of each session. Find out more on our website or call 206-802-0011 ext. 7238. |
Horsemanship Camps at Warm Beach
 For the child who wants horses morning, noon and night, this is the perfect summer camp experience! Weekly camps begin June 24 and include quality horsemanship instruction, taught by CHA-certified staff: arena games, trail rides, roping, horse science and more. Campers will also learn safe and responsible horse care. Horsemanship camps are designed for all riding abilities, ages 10 to 18. No prior experience is required. Visit the website or call 800-228-6724. |
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Dance Camp Giveaway!
 Evergreen City Ballet has offered a pass for a one-week dance camp for one lucky ballerina or danseur! The summer camp themes, for girls and boys ages 3 to 8, include Fancy Nancy, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. To enter the drawing, simply e-mail us with "Tutu Terrific!" in the subject line. (Subscribers only, please, and just one entry per family.) 
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Drawing Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
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