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SUMMER DAY CAMPS

at Peters Township Recreation Center

March 15, 2023

SUMMER DAY CAMPS
(AGES 7 TO 11) 
Three 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games, crafts, sports, hikes, special visitors and more!  Each week is themed and includes camp activities that are fun for everyone. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Recreation Staff
Camp Weeks:
July 10 to 14 (Sand, Sun & Fun)
July 17 to 21 (Mystery Camp… A surprise theme each day!)
July 24 to 28 (Every Day’s a Holiday)
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $55 Member / $83 Non-Member (per week)
Location: Peterswood Park, Shelter 4


PLAYGROUND PALS
(AGES 4 TO 6)
Three 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games, sports, crafts and using their imagination. This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Recreation Staff

Camp Weeks:
July 31, August 2, 4 (Splish Splash)
August 7, 9, 11 (Under the Big Top)
August 14, 16, 18 (Animal Planet)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $35 Member / $53 Non-Member (per week)  
Location: Elm Grove Park Shelter

WILDERNESS MEDICINE CAMP
(AGES 5 TO 10) 
Conquer the great outdoors! Campers will role-play emergency situations and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about snakebites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, storms, mosquito bites, and water safety. Instructor: Little Medical School
Days: June 12 to 16            Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $253 Member / $379 Non-Member 

LEGOS CAMP
(AGES 6 TO 12) 
Young engineers will spend the week designing and building to make their imaginations come to life. Our Lego program will foster creativity as students use Legos to design mazes, robots, cars, and more. Students will work together to solve challenges and compete against each other to win fun games.  Instructor: Fun4All LLC
Days: June 12 to 16            Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $265 Member / $398 Non-Member


ECO EXPLORERS: JR GEOLOGIST CAMP
(AGES 6 TO 12) 
Are you mad for minerals, crazy for crystals and frenzied for fossils? Join Eco Explorers for an action packed week of geologic discovery. Grow crystals, hunt for real fossils and more! Instructor: Eco Explorers LLC
Days: June 19 to 23            Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $279 Member / $418 Non-Member

FUTURE VETERINARIAN CAMP
(AGES 5 TO 10) 
Every dog needs a friend! Campers will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog. They will learn how to remove ticks, give immunizations, suture lacerations, read an x-ray, design their own veterinarian office, and explore dog digestion. Instructor: Little Medical School
Days: June 19 to 23            Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $253 Member / $379 Non-Member

STORYBOOK ADVENTURE THEATER CAMP
(AGES 7 TO 12) 
Come sing, dance, and act with your favorite characters. Games, costuming, choreography, props! This fun “hands on” camp ending with a special performance! Instructor: Lorra Brannen
Days: June 26 to 30            Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $115 Member / $173 Non-Member

JEWELERY MINI-CAMP
(AGES 6 TO 12) 
Does your child have an eye for design? This camp explores color and design through creating wearable art like jewelry. Students will learn about design, color theory, and more as they work with dyes, beads, and even some repurposed materials to create custom wearable art. Instructor: Fun4All LLC
Days: July 5 to 7                  Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $172 Member / $258 Non-Member

HORSE VETERINARIAN MINI-CAMP
(AGES 5 TO 10) 
In Equine Veterinarian Summer Camp, you will explore horse habitats, anatomy, characteristics, and how to take care of them. Clean and pick their hooves, design your own ideal horse farm, and many fun hands-on crafts! Instructor: Little Medical School
Days: July 5 to 7                  Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $158 Member / $235 Non-Member

FUTURE DOCTOR SCHOOL CAMP
(AGES 5 TO 10) 
Campers will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. They will practice suturing stitches and administering first aid.  Campers will learn about the heart, lungs, bones, brain, spine, eyes, digestion, and how pharmacists play a role in prescribing medicine. Instructor: Little Medical School
Days: July 10 to 14             Time: 1 to 4 p.m.  
Fee: $253 Member / $379 Non-Member

MAD SCIENCE: FIZZ, BOOM, BANG! CAMP
(AGES 4 TO 6) 
Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist!This hands-on and interactive program of chemistry for young children is packed solid with cool reactions. Instructor: Mad Science of Pittsburgh
Days: July 17 to 21             Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $186 Member / $279 Non-Member

JUMPBUNCH DARE TO BE DIFFERENT CAMP
(AGES 4 TO 6) 
Camp focuses on different fitness skills, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship each day. Some activities included are Hula Hoopla, Baggo, Kooshie Ball, Flying Discs, Obstacle Courses and a variety of STEAM activities. Campers will receive a shirt and theme certificate. Instructor: Amazing Athletes JumpBunch Staff
Days: July 24 to 27             Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $150 Member / $225 Non-Member
Location: Elm Grove Park – July 24, 26, 27
                  Peterswood Park, Shelter 1 – July 25

GREEN EGGS ADVENTURE THEATER CAMP
(AGES 7 TO 12) 
Come sing, dance, and act with your favorite Cat who likes to wear a hat. Games, costuming, choreography, props! This fun “hands on” camp ending with a special performance! Instructor: Lorra Brannen
Days: July 31 to August 4  Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $115 Member / $173 Non-Member

AMAZING ATHLETES KICKING AROUND SPORTS CAMP
(AGES 7 TO 9) 
Participants will learn fundamentals of sports through advance physical fitness challenges and interactive sports skills lessons. Sports include; lacrosse, golf, football, volleyball, hockey, handball, and a variety of STEAM activities. All campers receive a shirt and themed certificate. Instructor: Amazing Athletes Staff
Days: July 31 to August 3  Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $150 Member / $225 Non-Member
Location: Peterswood Park – Shelter 4

BLUEBERRY’S KITCHEN: KIDS COOKING MINI-CAMP
(AGES 6 TO 12) 
Mrs. Blueberry and friends will whisk up delicious treats, healthy snacks and side dish that can be made with simple fresh ingredients.  Students will learn hands-on skills and enjoy their creation at the end of class.  
Instructor: Nicole Sutanto
Days: August 1, 2, 3           Time:  1 to 2:30 pm

Fee: $120 Member / $180 Non-Member
Materials Fee: $30 check paid to instructor on day of camp


MAD SCIENCE: RED HOT ROBOTS CAMP
(AGES 5 TO 12) 
Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you! Instructor: Mad Science of Pittsburgh
Days: August 7 to 11          Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $229 Member / $343 Non-Member

OUTSIDE THE LINES ART CAMP
(AGES 6 TO 12) 
Join us for this unique and exciting art experience! Watercolor, collage, vision boards, and tissue art are just some of the different ways we will express our creativity through art during this action-packed week. Students will learn about famous painters, play games, and more! Instructor: Fun4All LLC
Days: August 14 to 18       Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $265 Member / $398 Non-Member

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