CAMP OPPORTUNITIES IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Soccer Camps
Our families have so many wonderful camp opportunities that happen in Western Massachusetts during the summer months and school breaks.
Outdoor Adventure Camps
The range of boutique camps is impressive, including sports, art, theater, science, farm, outdoor adventures and the likes, along with opportunities for just a good old fashion summer camp! Do you have a local Western Massachusetts camp you’d like to let Hilltown Families know about?
Science Camps
Discover and share week long camps below. Post a suggestion in the Comment Box below. Be sure to record what you find. Outdated posts will be deleted, eventually.
Hilltown Families said,
July 30, 2009 at 11:43 am
Tuesday, August 4th in Hadley, MA
National Night Out in the parking lot of Target from 5-8pm
National Night Out is a public safety awareness event and is for all ages.
There will be a child safety seat checkpoint where officers will check the installation of your vehicle safety seats(for appointments contact Officer Roberts at (413)545-9461), and a “bike rodeo” (bicycle obstacle course) so kids, bring your bikes. The Hadley Fire Department will be doing a “Jaws of Life” extrication demonstration, and the Hampshire County Safe Trailer will be on site. The safe trailer has several common household hazards and has safety tips on how to prevent fires.
There will also be police cruisers including the UMass Police Department’s Dodge Charger. There will also be police bicycle officers, motorcycle officers, and horse mounted officers.
The fire departments will also have their fire trucks and ambulances on display. The police officers, fire fighters and paramedics who serve our communities will also be available to answer questions.
The following agencies will be participating in the event;
Hadley Police and Fire Department
UMass Police Department
Amherst Police and Fire Department
Northampton Fire Department
Sunderland Police and Fire Department
Massachusetts State Police
All ages are encouraged to participate. Any questions about National Night Out can be directed to Casey at Target at (413) 586-5945 or Ofc. Kuc (pronounced Cook) at the Hadley Police Department, (413) 584-0883.
Hilltown Families said,
July 30, 2009 at 11:11 am
Tuesday, Wed. & Thurs – August 4-6th, 11-1:30
Kid’s Cooking Camp at Different Drummer’s Kitchen in Northampton, MA.
$99 for all three classes, $39 for one
http://www.differentdrummerskitchen.com
413-586-7978
Mad Science said,
July 28, 2009 at 8:23 am
Wanna Be a Secret Agent?
Two super-secret Secret Agents-in-Training Programs are coming up soon at the Mad Science Adventure Lab in Northampton
Aug 10- 14 Secret Agent Lab: CSI Edition
Aug 17-20 Secret Agent Lab: James Bond Edition
Join us to be certiifed as a real Mad Science Secret Agent.
Or better yet–join us for both so you’ll know All the tricks in the bag of a Mad Science Secret Agent!
Call for Information (413) 584-7243
Hilltown Wilderness Adventures said,
July 8, 2009 at 10:41 am
Hi Families!
*For those of you with kids still wanting something a little more to do this may be the thing for you…
RIVER CAMP / SELF DEFENSE CAMP – Outside! For Kids
With Marla BB – Professional Musician, Martial Artist, Musher, and Mama
Ages 5-9 years old
July 20th – 23rd *single days possible August 17th – 20th
4 days/session & 4 hours/day
9:30am – 1:30pm
Cost = $125/week
*Children must bring their own lunch, bathing suits, towels, bug spray, & change of clothes.
A healthy snack will be provided, please send any strong personal preferences…
We will explore the shores of the Westfield River, create art with nature, learn more about our natural environment, run, climb, roll, play games in the woods, & sing songs inspired by all that is around us.
We will also practice Self Defense awareness for ourselves in nature, & with each other. Listening, looking, tuning in, heightening our senses, & noticing the space around us.
In the event of Rain, an alternative location is available.
Hilltown Wilderness Adventures is insured & Wilderness First Responder certified.
Contact HWA at 413-296-0187 or Email hwa@marlabb.com
Thanx! MBB
Michelle Iglesias said,
July 6, 2009 at 2:05 pm
KID STUFF SUMMER FUN PROGRAM 2009
Don’t let your children miss out on this incredible summer adventure! KID STUFF CAMP is about FUN with all of the activities you’d expect, but also so much more. Campers develop self-confidence, independence, social skills, creativity, activity skills, environmental awareness and appreciation, friendships, and healthy living skills. Kids also learn what most modern children have forgotten — how to just play and be a kid.
Jun 23 Aug 29 ♦ Ages 2.5 -12 yrs
1504 Allen Street, Springfield, MA 01118 ♦ (413) 782-0057
indoor/outdoor games, playscape, science, nature, crafts, activities, and outings
DAY PROGRAM BEFORE & AFTER EXTENDED CARE
Half days 9am-12pm or 12-4pm 8am-9am or 4pm-5pm
Full days* 9am-4pm
*Bring brown-bag lunch or purchase hot lunch
RATES
Start as low as $10 for 1/2 day and $20 for full day!
Hot lunch & tokens are available for an extra cost
THEME FOR THE WEEK
6/22-6/26 Green Planet Week
6/29-7/03 Science Week
7/06-7/10 Nature Week
7/13-7/17 Art Week
7/20-7/24 Animal Week
7/27-7/31 Green Planet Week
8/03-8/07 Carnival Week
8/10-8/14 Talent Week
8/14-8/21 Art Week
8/24-8/28 Carnival Week
Flexible days & times
Choose a few days here and there, or jump in on a rainy day!
Come every week, or come occasionally during your summer downtime.
Tim Vogel said,
July 5, 2009 at 6:13 am
Hi All,
Tekoa Mountain Outdoors in Chesterfield, MA
Is still booking for North East Wilderness Canoeing & Backpacking Trips. Check our web site schedule for on going programs. Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Hiking and more.
All are family friendly. Call sooooooon. 413-296-4249
Ask for your Hilltown Families discount.
See ya on the river.
Tim
Hilltown Families said,
June 25, 2009 at 6:32 am
GATEWAY/PIONEER VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMER FILM CAMP: Aspiring Steven Spielbergs (or those who just want to learn more about making movies) are invited to attend our free, annual Film Camp. This year, students will have a real, hands-on assignment: to create Public Service Videos for the Southern Hilltowns Domestic Violence Task Force. Click here for dates, details. Space is limited; call or email Angela Burke (413 685-1020 or aburke@grsd.org ) to register.
laura pravitz said,
June 22, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Introduction to the Dance of Isadora Duncan
“A Wonderful Alternative to Ballet”. For ages 6 – 11
“Making the Elements Dance” For ages 4 – 5
Parent-Child Classes
Offers free and joyful MOVEMENT while instilling a sense of beauty, form, musical attunement, and moving from the imagination. Dance fundamentals are introduced through themes drawn from nature and myth.
Classes held at 221 Pine Street, Florence
Summer session week of July 20 – 24. Fall session begins early Sept.
Contact Laura Pravitz: laura.pravitz@verizon.net or (413) 237 – 4978
Isadora Duncan Master of Arts
NohoArts said,
June 18, 2009 at 10:31 am
An introduction to the art of ballet and
dance for young people ages 4-7 years
June 22-26 and/or June 29-July 3, 2009
Sessions are at the Northampton Center for the Arts
17 New South Street, Third Floor
Monday thru Friday mornings 9am-noon
Children are guided in a playful way to dance, move, jump and skip, improving balance, coordination and thinking skills. The program includes activities using costumes, musical instruments and various other creative play items. An assortment of music is used to help create an inspiring atmosphere for young people.
Each 1-week session is taught by PVB instructor Cassie Ferreira and costs $225. Register for one or two weeks at the NCFA office, Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm or call 584-7327 or email ncfa@nohoarts.org. Payment of $125 per session is requested upon registration and includes a nonrefundable $25 administrative fee. Please make checks payable to “NCFA.”
More details at nohoarts.org
Bosco said,
June 15, 2009 at 8:16 am
Camp Norwich in Huntington/Westhampton
(Ages 5 to 16)
June 22 thru August 14
This year, Camp Director David Marks is returning for his fifth season along with his experienced team of mature and enthusiastic counselors! With new improvements to the facilities and programming, Camp Norwich promises to be better than ever. Call (413) 584-7086 for a brochure or to find out more!
http://www.hrymca.org/camp_norwich/camp_norwich.php
Miranda Shanon said,
June 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Hello All,
Gaby Harrington, a very long time friend of mine and a 25 year teaching veteran, has recently opened a community center in South Deerfield, MA called Serious Fun! (www.seriousfunclc.com). Her summer camp offerings include Animation (July 6 through 10), Scratch (July 20 through 24), Podcasting (August 10 through August 14) and Movie Making (August 17 through 21.) In Fall 2009, Gaby will offer classes in technology, art, music, math, science, history, fitness, yoga and mindfulness.
Gaby is dedicated to education. Her experience includes almost ten years of teaching technology at the elementary, middle school, and college level at public and private institutions in Western, MA. She sits on the Board of MassCUE (Massachusetts Computer Using Educators), and has presented at various professional educational conferences. Gaby also has extensive experience in physical education. For the past 16 years she has taught phys ed, coached field hockey and softball for college students, and coached recreational softball to elementary/middle school students. Gaby has also officiated field hockey in Western MA at the tournament level.
She has taught at various schools including: Sunderland and Whately Elementary Schools, Greenfield Middle School, Westfield State College, The Kew-Forest School, Smith College, The Common School, The Bement School, Warwick and Bernardston Elementary Schools, and Leverett Elementary School.
For more information about Gaby, her camp and course offerings, and about her new community center go to: http://www.seriousfunclc.com
Miranda
Artspace said,
June 12, 2009 at 8:20 am
Artspace Community Arts Center, 15 Mill St., Greenfield, is offering
weeklong music and art Intensives this summer. Most Intensives are
Monday – Friday, 9 am to noon and are $160 for the week. The
beginning guitar and violin classes are a great way for a child to
explore an instrument and to decide about further study in the fall.
Summer music offerings include:
July 13-17 Summer Strings Intensive with Anna Wetherby & Cecilia Berger
Ages 6 – 14
Violin, viola and cello students are invited to participate. Students
must have 3 months study experience with private teacher or 1 year of
group lessons. Participants will play in parts in large and small
ensembles. Students will improve their sight-reading, rhythm and
listening skills. Posture and holding the instrument correctly will
be stressed. Will have a break for snack each day. Concert
performance on Friday.
July 20- 24 Beginning Guitar Intensive Ages 9-15
Guitarist Gale Wade will lead this weeklong intensive. Come learn new
songs and play with other guitarists! Learn how to read guitar
tablature! Concert on Fridiay.
August 3- 7 Beginning Violin Intensive with string educator and
author David Tasgal Ages 8 and 9
Participants will find it easy and fun to learn to play 5 cool tunes
on the violin (maybe more!) by the end of the week and look and sound
pretty good. Each child will receive both individual and group
instruction. A kid-size violin will be provided for the week at no
extra charge. Concert on Friday. This intensive is a great way to
learn if you would be interested in violin instruction in the fall.
August 10–14 Intermediate Guitar Ages 9-15
S. Patric Ferguson will lead this weeklong intensive. Students will
dive into the basics of playing rock guitar, studying chords, scales,
finger exercises, rock rhythms, timing, and improvising. Students will
perform as a group on the last day of the class.Intermediate guitar
players should be able to strum or pick the basic chords (D, G, A, E,
C, Am, Em). Concert on Friday.
August 10-14 Advanced Guitar **1- 4 p.m.**
Advanced students of the guitar will spend a week with S. Patric
Ferguson studying more advanced concepts and techniques. This class
will feature a band setting were students play with a drummer and bass
player practicing improvisation and working on song material that was
composed by students in the class. Knowledge of basic scales and
chords is required. Students should be familiar with improvising and
playing songs in strict time. The class will perform as a band on the
last day.
Summer art intensives include:
July 6 -10 Prints, Patterns, Books, & Collages with Rhonda
Wainshilbaum Ages 6-10
Spend the first half of the week decorating papers. Make marbleized
paintings, tissue paper tie-dyes, saran wrap prints, paste paper, and
liquid water color paintings. Then use these beautiful papers to make
Eric Carle style collages, books, cards, gift bags, boxes, and more.
July 6-9 (M-Th) Pressed Flower Art Intensive for Kids with Cheryl
Summa Ages 7-12 * Fee: $188 – includes materials*
Utilizing traditional and modern drying methods and flower pressing
techniques, you will learn to preserve the natural colors of flowers.
We will craft many beautiful items – cards, bookmarks, framed work,
sun catchers, candles, soap and jewelry.
July 13 -17 Magic Vessels with Rhonda Wainshilbaum **1- 4 p.m. **
Ages 8-12
Students will look at whimsical Mayan vessels and ornate Rococo
pottery. Students will create their own extravagant vessel with paper
mache and mixed media. We will read myths and folk tales about magic
containers, like the stories of genies and magic lamps. Students will
develop and write stories about their own magic vessels. These tales
will be written on handmade scrolls that will be stored inside the
vessel.
July 27-31 Clay Week with Rhonda Wainshilbaum Ages 8-12
Learn hand-building skills of pinch, slab, and coil, as well as wheel
throwing. Learn about glazing and surface decoration. Make decorative
tiles, sculpture, wind chimes and some pottery you can really eat out
of!
August 10-14 Sculpture Week with Rhonda Wainshilbaum Ages 7-12
View sculptures from various times and cultures. Then create
sculptures realistic and abstract, large and small, in a variety of
materials: wood, boxes and tubes, clay, paper mache, paper and wire.
We will create an environment large enough to walk through, and each
student will make a large paper mache animal. Students will learn
about negative and positive space, balance, unity, and variety.
To register for class email or phone Artspace, 413-772-6811 or info@franklyarts.com
RGF said,
June 9, 2009 at 9:57 am
2009 Summer Camp Sessions at Red Gate Farm in Buckland, MA
http://www.redgatefarm.org
Summer Farm Fun (8:00am – 3:00pm)
Ages 7-12: Each day is filled with discovery and adventure. Children explore the fields, forest, pond, streams and participate in all aspects of farm life. The day includes games and journal writing time. New and returning campers will find each week to be different and unique.
Ages 4-6: Settling into Red Gate Farm’s forest and farm environment, children will use all of their senses and experience the Earth’s many gifts. With a focus on play and communing with nature, participants will explore their inner and outer world together.
Session 1 • June 29 – July 3 • ages 4-6 • $255
Session 2 • June 29 – July 3 • ages 7-9 • $255
Session 3 • July 6 – 10 • ages 7-9 • $255
Session 4 • July 13 – 17 • ages 10-12 • $255*
*Includes an overnight on July 16th (Thurs. 1pm – Fri. 10am)
Session 5 • July 20 – July 24 • ages 4-6 • $255
New Session Added!
Session 6 • July 27 – July 31 • ages 4-6 • $255
More info at http://www.redgatefarm.org
Western Winds said,
June 1, 2009 at 10:31 am
Western Wind Announces Annual A Cappella Summer Workshops
At Smith College in the Berkshire Foothills
Session I starts June 26, Session II starts July24
The Western Wind, America’s longest-running professional a cappella ensemble, has announced its 29th annual Summer Workshops in Ensemble Singing, for singers of all ages and all levels of experience. Held on the Smith College campus in Northampton, MA, in the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the workshops run in length from three to five to eight days (see specifics below), depending on individual preference, and within two time frames: Session I starts June 26; Session II starts July 24. There are still a few spaces left in the June workshops.
The first weekend session, June 26-June 28 also includes a Kids group for children 8-12 and a Teen group for singers from 13-17.
Session I: June 26-28 (Weekend); June 29-July 4 (5-day); June 26- July 4 (8-day).
Session II: July 24-26 (Weekend); July 27-August 1 (5-day); July 24-August 1 (8-day).
PERFORMANCES
Faculty Concerts, including guests, take place at the opening of each 8-day and 5-day session. Session I concerts are on Friday June 26 and Monday June 29.. Session II concerts are on Friday July 24 and Monday July 27. All are at 8 PM in Sweeney Auditorium, Sage Hall. Admission is $10; $8 for students and seniors.
Participant Concerts take place at the end of each session and are free to the public. Session I concerts are on Sunday, June 28 at 3:15 PM and Saturday July 4 at 2:30 PM. Session II concerts are on Sunday July 26 at 3:15 PM and Saturday August 4 at 2:30 PM.
Concert programs are drawn from the Western Wind’s wide-ranging exploration of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, early American, contemporary music as well as pop and jazz. This year’s repertoire also includes works written for the Western Wind by Eric Salzman, Robert Dennis, Phillip Glass, Tania Leon, Gayla Morgan and Elliot Z. Levine, and selections from the Western Wind’s rich and diverse Judaica repertoire. Featured guest faculty include Robert Eisenstein, viola da gamba (June 26), and Grant Herreid, lute and theorbo (June 28 only), harpsichordist Gwen Toth (Friday July 24 and Monday July 27) as well as vocal jazz specialist Yumiko Matsuoka.
TUITION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Tuition for the weekend ranges from $135 for the Kids program to $225 for adults. Housing and food (six meals) is $165 for double occupancy and $195 for single occupancy.
The 5-day program tuition ranges from $435-$485. Housing and food is $395 for double occupancy and $475 for single occupancy.
8-day tuition ranges from $505 to $550. Housing and food is $545 for double occupancy and $595 for single occupancy.
CONTACT:
William Zukof
Zukof@westernwind.org
Tel: 212-873-2848 (o) 212-873-2184 (c)
http://www.westernwind.org/smith.htm
J. Thomas said,
May 21, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Contact Emily Nkosi, CSCS
Former NCAA National Champion
Graduate Student in Smith’s Exercise and Sports Studies Department
413-586-5000 or emily@stridespw.com
Tuesday and Thursdays, 5/26-6/4
Junior High Boys Division and Girls Division 4:00-5:30PM
High School Boys Division and Girls Division 2:30-4:00PM
The May Mini 3-on-3 League will consist of 4 sessions. Each session will begin with 45 minutes of Performance Training designed for basketball players, including speed, agility, explosiveness and conditioning. The final 45 minutes will be spent playing 3-on-3.
*Bring your own BALL
Enroll as a team or individually
$39 per individual (who will be place on a team)
$99 per team (3-4 team members)
This event is public.
Celia Miller said,
May 13, 2009 at 10:05 am
Celia’s Voice Studio hosts May-June Workshops for Performing Artists
Schools out for summer, but not at Celia’s Voice Studio. Celia launches a May-June workshop series to educate and inspire performers of all ages and levels who want to improve their game.
On June 9th 6-8 pm, legend of the valley songwriter John Coster teaches “The Magic of Songwriting”. Later workshops with TBA dates include “Movement for performing Singers”, “Creating a press-kit that works for you” and “Voice-everybody’s got it” for shower singers
$20 per workshop.
Dwight St. Studios
380 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Linda Peck Scalise said,
May 11, 2009 at 11:06 am
CIRCUS ILLUSION CAMP -
For students in 2nd-8th grades.
Learn to juggle, walk the tightrope, do theatre, clowining, rolling globe , balance peacock feathers and more
in this circus camp the last week in June 2009.
Classes are dynamic hands on at the Florence Civic Center.
Students will be treated to an adventure in character, movement, mime and cirucs.
A performance the last day for parents to see.
Come and join this excitement.
contact 413 834-4721
Linda Peck Scalise said,
May 11, 2009 at 10:42 am
CIRCUS ILLUSION CAMP June 22-26
COME AND JOIN 2nd-8th graders for a fun exciting camp learning circus skills, juggling, tight rope,
theatre, mime and more.
Students will balance on many objects , manipulate props, clowining theatre and masks.
Workshop held in Florence, MA.
CALL LINDA 413 834-4721
Jim said,
May 9, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Sign up today for the children’s enrichment programs being offered at HCC by InspireWorks Enrichment this summer. Class offerings range from cooking to science to engineering plus many many more! Classes are open to children entering grades 2-6. For more information please visit http://inspireworksenrichment.com/index_files/HCC.htm
France Heady said,
May 5, 2009 at 5:57 am
Hello,
Sienna Wildfield emailed me saying that I might want to share about my camp with the Hilltown Families. This is a 6-week, 60 hours Engllish Language Detective Camp. The results were terrific for the campers 4 years ago when I last did this. Here is my press release information: English Language Detective Camp Has Kids Wanting More
After a 4-year hiatus, this successful English Language Detective Camp is back. Trainees from the.last camp were very enthused with more than half of them indicating that they would like to attend a follow up camp, and another four saying maybe. The composite average of 22 campers’ assessments given on the first and last Monday of camp showed a full grade improvement in reading and comprehension skills over the course of five weeks; the smallest gain was .6 of a year while two campers improved their scores three full grades. They learned a lot in a short time and had fun while doing it. How can that be?
Camp instructor, France Heady, is a teacher, a literacy specialist, the owner of Heady Headquarters for Language and Literacy, and a trainer for Riggs Institute’s The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking: a Neurolinguistic Approach to Cognitive Development and English Literacy. Since 1996, she has used this program to help students of all ages (up to adult) and ability levels enhance their learning achievement in school or tutoring settings. For the camp, Heady incorporates fun activities to make the ‘language detective’ experience enjoyable. Success breeds success, and from the start of the program, trainees feel good about themselves as they grasp the daily, incremental lessons that actually demystify English. By the end of camp, the trainees are much more confident with all that they’ve learned. They feel ready to face the new school year.
In an email, Ruth B. of Feeding Hills wrote, “Suddenly she was reading like some other child… For the first time I could truly praise her for excellent reading! I’m thrilled and so is she.” Pat H. commented, “Lately, they have started writing letters to their friends for fun. They have been improving in following directions…”and Mrs. B. wrote, “Not just I, but his father has noticed an incredible improvement… The program, to me, is priceless and your methods of teaching more so.” A reluctant camper initially, Luke, from Westfield, told his mother that he could now easily figure out the words he was reading. He added that he would like to sign up again if an advanced camp were offered. That is music to parents’ ears.
There is no better gift that a parent or grandparent could give a child than to help him or her be on the road to academic success, which in turn leads to lifelong success. With the support from home, this 60-hour program does just that in a pleasurable way. “All my trainees are STARS, Striving To Achieve Remarkable Success. It is wonderful to see self-confidence grow as trainees’ literacy skills are solidified. I feel blessed to be able to make such a contribution.”
The 6-week camp is offered this summer in East Longmeadow, one session for grades 1 – 3, and another for grade 4 and up. Camp dates are from June 29 through August 7, 2009. For more information or for registration materials, please contact Heady at 413-534-1257 or email at HHLL8833@aol.com
Thank you, France Heady
Tim Vogal said,
May 2, 2009 at 7:32 am
Hilltown Families & Homeschoolers
Please join TMO and it’s Award winning Adventure Learning & Leadership Programs. (ALPs) Please call office for details… 413-296-4249
Canoeing, Kayaking, Wilderness Canoeing & Backpacking
All Wilderness Canoeing Trip Participants should take the June 2. Basic Canoe class.
June, 2009 Wilderness Canoe & Backpack Trips, Canoeing, Kayaking
June 2, 09 Basic Canoeing, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 4 hr program. 20 participants, $55.00 pp
We will take to the water here at TMO Base Camp and learn safety skills around the water and canoes. With our Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) on we’ll learn all the different strokes, and proper technique while paddling around our beautiful 60 acre wild & scenic Scout Pond, bring water – snack&lunch, ID books, magnifying glass if you have them. Change of clothes and towel.
June 9, 09 Basic Kayaking, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 4 hr program. 12 participants, $55.00 pp
We will take to the water here at TMO Base Camp and learn safety skills around the water and canoes. With our Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) on we’ll learn all the different strokes, and proper technique while paddling around our beautiful 60 acre wild & scenic Scout Pond, bring water – snack&lunch, ID books, magnifying glass if you have them. Change of clothes and towel.
June 16/17/18, 09.
3 Day 2 Night, Wilderness Canoeing and Hiking trip to the St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area. NY.
This Trip must pre register by May 30. 09. we need to work out food and other planing issues.
8 people MAX. $400.00 pp
We meet here at TMO Base Camp Tuesday Morning, 8:00 AM and Return Thursday Evening 5:00 pm. TMO will supply all gear, tents, camp meals. except personal things like Sleeping Pad and Bag. Personal Meds, Special diet products. Call for details
June 23/24/25, 09.
3 Day 2 Night, Wilderness Canoeing and Hiking Trip to the St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area. NY.
This Trip must pre register by May 20. 09. We need to work out food and other planing issues.
8 people MAX. $400.00 pp
We meet here at TMO Base Camp Tuesday Morning, 8:00 AM and Return Thursday Evening 5:00 pm. TMO will supply all gear, tents, camp meals. except personal things like Sleeping Pad and Bag. Personal Meds, Special diet products. Call for details
July 3 Day 2 Night, Wilderness Backpacking Trips to the Appalachian Trail in MA/CT.
July 1-2-3, 2009.
We meet here at TMO Base Camp Tuesday Morning, 8:00 AM and Return Thursday Evening 4:00 pm.
These Trips must pre register by May 30. 09. We need to work out food and other planing issues.
12 people MAX. $350.00 pp
TMO will supply all gear, tents, camp meals. except personal things like Backpack, Sleeping Pad and Sleeping Bag. Personal Meds, Special diet products. Call for details.
July 10-11-12, 2009 We meet here at TMO Base Camp Tuesday Morning, 8:00 AM and Return Thursday Evening 4:00 pm. TMO will supply all gear, tents, camp meals. except personal things like Backpack, Sleeping Pad and Sleeping Bag. Personal Meds, Special diet products. Call for details.
TMO are Licensed New York State Guides.
http://www.tekoamountainoutdoors.com
413-296-4249 tim@tekoamountainoutdoors.com
Sarah said,
April 6, 2009 at 9:07 am
“You Are the Artist of your Life” – Children’s Theater Summer Camp in Hadley and Williamsburg- in our fourth successful year!
Director: “Brando” Aaron Brandes (M.ED), Enchanted Circle Theater Teaching Artist, Shakespeare & Co.
Professional directors and students collaborate to create an original play. Students will have the opportunity to act, sing, dance, & create scenery, and more in-depth text work for older students.
Three week-long sessions from 9am-3pm For ages 6-14
#1 June 29-July 3 (Hadley), #2 July 6-10 (Williamsburg), #3 July 13-16 (Williamsburg)
$200/session ($50 discount for siblings or multiple sessions)
*For more info contact Brando (413) 320-8100 or heyBrando@gmail.com
Christina Nuesslein said,
April 5, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Spaces for Earthwork Programs’ summer camps are filling up!
Join us for weeklong camps where we
• create stone and bone tools
• become invisible! And gain skills in
• stalking and camouflage
• learn primitive cooking
• fire-making without matches
• primitive pottery and firing
• natural shelter building
• nature awareness
• primitive toys and games
• animal tracking
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• bird language
• and much more
Time: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and after care may be available for an extra fee.
Dates and Locations of individual sessions:
• June 22-26; Conway, MA; Leader in Training (LIT); ages 13-16
• June 29-July 3; Greenfield, MA; ages 7-12
• July 6-10; South Deerfield, MA; ages 8-12
• July 13-17; South Deerfield, MA: ages 8-12
• July 20-24; Conway, MA; ages 8-12
• July 27-31; Shutesbury, MA; ages 7-12
Cost: $200 per week ($100 due at registration to secure place)
Noah loved attending Frank’s camp last summer. His eyes lit up with wonder and enthusiasm every time he talked about his experience, and he told everyone he met, “It was great.” Frank provides a warm and accepting environment where modern children can reconnect with ancient traditions and earth skills. The children who attend his programs really do discover a sense of belonging to the earth, and in our fast paced world, this is truly a precious gift. Children also become grounded in their bodies through sensory activities, and gain a greater social awareness as they learn to work and play with others. I can’t say enough about Frank’s dedication and commitment to his work with children. My son loved every minute!
–Elizabeth Dirks, Waldorf School Parent
REGISTER EARLY! Group size is limited to 15 to ensure the highest quality mentoring for each child, and slots fill quickly. Please call (413) 522-0338 to obtain registration materials, or go to http://www.earthworkprograms.com to register on-line. Click on the Downloads button and fill out the All-in-One Registration form.
Artspace said,
March 26, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Artspace Community Arts Center | 15 Mill Street | Greenfield | MA | 01301
ARTSPACE SUMMER 09 INTENSIVES FOR KIDS
All classes for children are 9 to noon, Monday – Friday, unless otherwise noted.
July 6 -10 Prints, Patterns, Books, & Collages with Rhonda Wainshilbaum Ages 6-10 Spend the first half of the week decorating papers. Make marbleized paintings, tissue paper tie-dyes, saran wrap prints, paste paper, and liquid water color paintings. Then use these beautiful papers to make Eric Carle style collages, books, cards, gift bags, boxes, and more.
July 13-17 Summer Strings Intensive with Anna Wetherby & Cecilia Berger Ages 6 – 14 Violin, viola and cello students are invited to participate. Students must have 3 months study experience with private teacher or 1 year of group lessons. Participants will play in parts in large and small ensembles. Students will improve their sight- reading, rhythm and listening skills. Posture and holding the instrument correctly will be stressed. Will have a break for snack each day. Concert performance on Friday.
July 13 -17 Magic Vessels with Rhonda Wainshilbaum **1- 4 p.m. ** Ages 8-12 Students will look at whimsical Mayan vessels and ornate Rococo pottery. Students will create their own extravagant vessel with paper mache and mixed media. We will read myths and folk tales about magic containers, like the stories of genies and magic lamps. Students will develop and write stories about their own magic vessels. These tales will be written on handmade scrolls that will be stored inside the vessel.
July 20- 24 Beginning & Intermediate Guitar Intensive Ages 9-15 Guitarist Brooks Williams will lead this weeklong intensive. Come learn new songs and play with other guitarists! Learn how to read guitar tablature! Intermediate guitar players should be able to strum or pick the basic chords (D, G, A, E, C, Am, Em). Concert on Friday.
July 27-31 Clay Week with Rhonda Wainshilbaum Ages 8-12 Learn hand-building skills of pinch, slab, and coil, as well as wheel throwing. Learn about glazing and surface decoration. Make decorative tiles. sculpture, wind chimes and some pottery you can really eat out of!
August 10-14 Sculpture Week with Rhonda Wainshilbaum Ages 7-12 View sculptures from various times and cultures. Then create sculptures realistic and abstract, large and small, in a variety of materials: wood, boxes and tubes, clay, paper mache, paper and wire. We will create an environment large enough to walk through, and each student will make a large paper mache animal. Students will learn about negative and positive space, balance, unity, and variety.
email: info@franklyarts.com
web: http://www.franklyarts.com
Meg Taylor said,
March 18, 2009 at 1:16 pm
NEW Farm & Garden Camp
at the Hampshire College Farm Center, S. Amherst
Open to 6-12 year olds.
Six 1-week sessions from July 6th through August 14th.
Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Campers can attend as many sessions as desired.
A maximum of 30 campers per session.
Small leader/camper ratios.
New this year…
* Children’s Garden!
* An intentional focus on growing the food that we’ll eat.
* Hands-on projects and productive farm activities.
* Created and led by The Farm Education Collaborative.
Please see our website for more information and to download a registration form.
Contact Information
Email: farmeducationcollaborative@gmail.com
Phone: 413-559-5670
Tim Vogel said,
February 21, 2009 at 8:07 am
Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs)
Tekoa Mountain Outdoors is running a Great Day Camp Program
Teen & Family Adventures
Hilltown Day Adventures
July 20 – 24. 2009
Monday through Friday
Drop off 8:30am
Pick up 4:30pm
ALPs Campers
Boys & Girls 6 to 10 Years Old
Our Waterfront on the Pond Is a great place to introduce our Youth to Water Safety, Swimming, Canoeing & Kayaking, Our facility, has developed an extensive aquatics program that combines FUN, FUN & more FUN
WE have 15 camper spaces available. We are lucky to be Located in the beautiful Hilltown of Chesterfield, Mass.
We use the 500 acre Chesterfield Scout Reservation as our TMO Base Camp.
Tekoa Mountain Outdoors TMO Base Camp
27 Sugar Hill Rd.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
413-296-4249
Just $275.00 for the week
It’s Learning For Life
For more information or Directions
http://www.tekoamountainoutdoors.com
Artbridge said,
February 9, 2009 at 8:05 am
ART CAMPS IN NATURE AT ART BRIDGE IN SHELBURNE, MA
SPRING TO LIFE ELF & FAIRY CAMP April 21-24
SUMMER CAMPS
~ Aboriginal Dream Time Camp June 29-July 3
~ Spirit Art Powow Camp July 20-24 & July 27-31
~ India Journey Camp Aug 17-21
~ Puppet Theater Arts Camp Aug 24-28
Each week, we follow a new theme through adventures that connect our creativity with the spirit of nature. We build close friendships filled with compassionate communication and appreciation for each other’s gifts.
At the fire circle by the stream, we greet the day with singing, circle-dancing, drumming, & sharing. A new puppet show each morning carries us deeper into the realm of story, develops our theme, and foreshadows the day’s adventures. Children learn to join in, improvising new parts of the story together.
Our inter-arts, multi-sensory, full-body ways of making art develop each child’s capacity for creative concentration. This work deepens naturally during periods of free play in the studio’s fantasy village, theater, and sword play rooms, and in the meadow, forest, and gentle brook.
Story nest rest time, good food, and a relaxed flow, make days as cozy as they are exhilarating.
What we create – original songs, dances, silk banners, bark paintings, medicine wheel games, boomerangs, puppets, masks, and more – will continue to nourish creative play long after camp has ended.
Ages 4-12, together & in separate groups at times. Each week may be taken separately, though the two weeks in July are particularly wonderful when taken together.
Spring (4 days): sliding scale $140-$180. Summer (5 days): $200, $175 scholarship rate available
Contact: info@theartbridge.org, 413-625-2724 or 625-8275
Directions: 4 miles west of the Greenfield rotary. Go 2 miles west on rt 2, see Coffee Roasters on the left, turn right on Colrain-Shelburne Rd, up 2 miles to first right, which is Brook Rd. Go a fourth a mile and The Art Bridge is on your left.