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Summer Fun for Kids

EXTENDED LENGTH AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS

summer fun extended camps4-H Camp 2009
Date: July 6-9
Time: Overnight Camp
Ages: Boys and girls 9-14
Location: West Kentucky 4-H Camp, Dawson Springs, KY
Contact: kellymcclurekirby@yahoo.com270-842-1681
Cost: $145; application and fees due by May 1st or until the camp is full
Camp space is limited to the first 100 campers, and enrollment is on a first come first serve basis.
Description: 4-H Camp is a service provided by UK Cooperative Extension Services, 3132 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY. Classes include boating, nature, recreation, crafts, archery, riflery, low ropes challenge course, swimming lessons and fishing.

Bowling Green Parks & Recreation-Summer Fun Camp 2009
Returnees Registration April 27-May 1 only: 4:00-7:00pm
New Camper Registration: May 4-8: 4:00-7:00pm
Note: $30 non-refundable registration fee and 1st week camp fee due at registration
Session 1: June 1-26
Session 2: July 6-31
No camp June 29-July 3
Age: 5-12 (5 year olds must have attended Kindergarten)
Time: 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Cost:
$200/Session - Early Drop-Off at 7:00 A.M., $50/week
$140/Session - Regular Drop-Off time at 8:15 A.M., $35/week
$140/session - Fee Waiver Early drop off, $35/week
$100/session - Fee waiver regular drop off, $25/week

Non-refundable registration fee of $30
Fee includes a camp t-shirt and all field trips

Location: F.O. Moxley Community Center
Contact: 270-393-3583
Description: Field trips and various activities
Web: www.bgky.org

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Camp Happy Days “Surfin CHD” 2009
Camp Happy Days is a FREE Summer Camp for any child with mental and/or physical challenges. The camp will feature games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events, and many more fun activities.

Pre-registration is required. No late registration will be accepted. Deadline for registration is May 15 or until all slots are filled.

Session I: June 11-30
Session II: July 9-28
Monday-Friday
Sign-in 8:00-9:00am
Sign-out 2:30pm-3:00pm
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free to participants with mental, physical, and/or other learning challenges
Location: Kummer/Little Recreation Center

For more information, please call 270-393-3480 or 270-393-3265. You may also email neisha.yates@bgky.org.

Boys & Girls Club Summer Activities 2009
*Camp BGC*
Grades: K-8th
Dates: June 1st- July 24th
Time: 8am-6pm/ doors open @ 7:30am

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green 531 West 11th Ave.

Camp fee: $150 for the first child, $100 each additional child.
Existing members $125 for the first child and $100 for each additional child.
Description: Camp consist of summer reading, self-esteem class, arts & crafts, fitness class, and much more.

Camp fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, all field trips, and club gear.

Contact: Amelia Miller @ 270-843-6466 or 270-780-4642/ Email:
amelia.miller81@insightbb.com

Camp Big Red 2009
Camp Big Red will have 9 Sessions this summer.
Session 1- June 1-5
Session 2- June 8-12
Session 3- June 15-19
Session 4- June 22-26
Session 5- June 29- July 2 (No camp on July 3) Session 6- July 6-10 Session 7- July 13-17 Session 8- July 20-24 Session 9- July 27-31

Time: 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Ages: 6-12
Location: Preston Center, Western Kentucky University
Contact: 745-6060
Cost: WKU Faculty/Staff/Alumni campers: $115 per session; General Public campers $130 per session
Description: Day camp allows campers to experience positive group interaction in a safe and fun environment. Through arts and crafts, sports, daily recreational activities, special events, and field trips, campers are given an opportunity to develop teamwork skills, to experience fun adventures, and create new and lasting friendships.

Camp Happy Days 2009
Date: Session 1: June 11-30; Session 2: July 9-28
Monday – Friday Sign in 8:00-9:00am; Sign out 2:30-3:00pm
Time: Sign-in: 8:00-9:00am and Sign out: 2:30-3:00pm
Ages: 6 years and up
Location: Kummer/Little Recreation Center
Contact: 270-393-3480
Cost: Free to participants with mental, physical, and/or other learning challenges.

Description: A free summer camp for any child with mental and/or physical challenges. The camp will feature games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events and many more fun activities. Pre-registration is required.

Community Action’s Club Action Camp Creative Express
Cost: $90.00 full-time $55.00 part time
Activity fee: $25
Monday- Thursday 6:30am – 5:30pm
Evening care 5:30am – 9:30pm
Friday 6:30am- 5:30pm
For more information, please call 270-783-4484.

Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc.’s Child Care Centers
serves children 6 weeks of age and older.

Location Sites for Warren County:

Education and Human Services
200 East Fourth Street
270-783-4484
6:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. – Monday through Thursday
6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. – Friday

Little Treasures #3
Sean Owens
1240 Fairview Avenue
270-842-6874
6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. – Monday through Friday

Resource & Development Center
171 Center St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-782-4437
6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. – Monday through Friday

For further information, please call 270-782-3162
Web: www.casoky.org

Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. - Head Start 2009

Head Start is a child development program serving 3 and 4 year old children from income-eligible families.  Services provided are:

  • Education in a learning environment
  • Comprehensive health services
  • Disability services for individuals with special needs
  • Nutrition Education
  • Social Services
  • Speech and hearing screenings
  • Nutritious meals
  • Parent involvement and training opportunities

For more information, please call 270-782-3162.
Web: www.casoky.org

Community Education: Eagle ROC (Really Outrageous Camp) 2009

Date: Monday- Friday, June 3 through July 24 (except July 3)
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Ages: 3rd to 5th grade
Location: Briarwood Elementary School
Contact: Community Education at 842-4281
Cost: $100/week; Registration Fee: $30 by May 1 and $60 May 2 or after
Description: Our goal is to provide a safe and enriching summer care program at minimal costs to participants. We have planned fun activities to enrich each of the following developmental areas: self and social awareness, creative expression, cognitivie expansion, physical development and recreational pursuits. For more information visit www.bgwc-commed.org.

Community Education: Super Summer Club 2008

Date: Monday- Friday, June 3 through July 24 (except July 3)
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Ages: Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Location: Cumberland Trace Elementary School
Contact: Community Education at 842-4281
Cost: $100/week; Registration Fee: $30 by May1 and $60 May 2 or after
Description: Our goal is to provide a safe and enriching summer care program at minimal costs to participants. We have planned fun activities to enrich each of the following developmental areas: self and social awareness, creative expression, cognitive expansion, physical development and recreational pursuits.

Community Education: Youth Activities Program 2009

Date: Monday- Friday, June 3 through July 24 (except July 3)
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Ages: 6th to 8th grade
Location: Bowling Green Junior High School
Contact: Community Education at 842-4281
Cost: $100/week; Registration Fee: $30 by May 1 and $60 on May 2 or after
Description: Our goal is to provide a safe and enriching summer care program at minimal costs to participants. We have planned fun activities to enrich each of the following developmental areas: self and social awareness, creative expression, cognitive expansion, physical development and recreational pursuits. For more information visit www.bgwc-commed.org.

Women & Kids Learning Together Summer Camp 2009
Please note that this camp is for women and children--all participating
children must be accompanied by a female parent or guardian.

Date: June 1-5, 2009
Time: 8 am - 4 pm and Friday till 8:30pm
Ages: Kids ages 6-14
Location: Western Kentucky University
Contact: Michelle Glorioso at 270-745-6995
Cost: FREE

Description: The Women & Kids Learning Together Summer Camp is a
week-long day camp for low-income women and their children. WKLT focuses on the arts, wellness, and practical living through innovative and fun workshops.  Adult participants must qualify for, currently be on, or have recently come off of Welfare, Food Stamps, or WIC. This camp is an intensive learning experience for everyone involved.  Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Website: http://www.wku.edu/womensstudies/wklt/wklthome.htm

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If your nonprofit agency or organization would like to update your summer fun information, please contact the ALIVE Center at 270-782-0082 or email us at alivebg@wku.edu.

 

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