ACADEMIC

AMERICAN GIRL CAMP

WHO: ages 6-12

WHAT: Campers will explore the lives of American Girls (made popular by dolls and a series of books), including what they ate, what games they played and what they made.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays from June 9-Aug. 21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1902 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

COST: $75 per week, extended care available for a fee

REGISTRATION: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Winterville location or online www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6844

AROUND THE GLOBE CULTURE CAMP

WHO: ages 3-6 and 7-12

WHAT: Campers will explore other cultures through food, art, music and language.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays from June 9-Aug. 21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1902 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

COST: $75 per week, extended care available for a fee

REGISTRATION: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Winterville location or online www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6844

COMPUTER ADVENTURE

WHO: rising second- through sixth-graders

WHAT: Campers will explore various software programs including iPhoto, iMovie, Graph it, Map Machine, iTunes, Excel and Word. Campers may bring their own iBook or use one available in the lab.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $110

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

COMPUTER CAMP

WHO: grades K-8

WHAT: Camps are designed to enhance computer skills and teach new ones

WHERE: Chicod and Wellcome schools

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 16-20 (for grades three-five) at Chicod; 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18 (grades K-6), July 7-11 or July 21-25 (grades 7-8) at Wellcome

COST: $40 per session

REGISTRATION: from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation office, e-mail recreation4u@gmail.com or mail toPCCSR Summer Programs, 4561 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858. Deadline is June 4.

CALL: 902-1975 or visit www.pittcountync.gov/csandrecreation

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM SCIENCE CENTER

ADVANCED ROBOTICS: VEX

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will create motion in a robot.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon. June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

CSI: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn through laboratory experiments how modern-day detectives use science to discover the story behind the crime.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING: COMPOUND MACHINES

WHO: rising fourth- through fifth-graders

WHAT: Campers will build various structures that will demonstrate their understanding of motorized systems.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING: SIMPLE MACHINES

WHO: rising second- through third-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn the art of designing successful structures, including a catapult and a rubber band-powered car.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

ENDANGERED

WHO: rising second- through third-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn about environmental issues and explore why some species are in need of protection.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon. June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

FIZZ! BANG! BOOM!

WHO: rising fourth- through fifth-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn about atoms and molecules, acids and bases and chemical reactions while participating in a series of hands-on experiments.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

MOON, MARS AND BEYOND

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will examine the science, engineering and biological advances necessary for robotic and human exploration of the moon and Mars. The camp will include simulations and hands-on activities.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

NATURE HEALERS

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn about medicinal plants and herbal remedies.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

OCEAN EXPLORERS

WHO: rising fourth- through fifth-graders

WHAT: Campers will take a virtual underwater adventure, investigating the reason for tides, studying how tsunamis form and discovering creatures that live in the deep.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

SECRET FORMULAS

WHO: rising second- through third-graders

WHAT: Campers will develop recipes for products and then advertise their products.

WHEN:1-4 p.m. June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

WILD THINGS

WHO: rising fourth- through fifth-graders

WHAT: Campers will investigate why creatures do the things they do and will take a look at the behavior of their own species.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 16-20 or July 7-11

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ECU MPSC

THE WRIGHT STUFF CAMP

WHO: rising second- through third-graders

WHAT: Campers will observe birds, experiment with flying toys and create model airplanes.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 23-27 or July 14-18

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or e-mail leeta@ecu.edu

ETIQUETTE CAMP

WHO: ages 3-6, 7-10, 11-14

WHAT: Campers practice mannerly and considerate conduct in various situations: phone, letter writing, dining, classroom and various social situations.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays from June 9-Aug.21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1902 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

COST: $75 per week, extended care available for a fee

REGISTRATION: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Winterville location or online www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6844

IT'S A BUG'S WORLD

WHO: rising kindergarten-first grade

WHAT: Campers will learn about bugs through observation, activities and experiments

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon July 14-18

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $110

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

KIDS ANIMAL CAMP

WHO: rising first- through third-graders and rising fourth- through sixth-graders

WHAT: Campers will learn about responsible pet ownership, dog-bite prevention, training and activities for pets. The camp will also include games and arts and crafts.

WHEN: 8 a.m.-noon June 16-17 or July 21-22 (for grades one-three); June 18-19 or July 23-24 (for grades four-six)

WHERE: New Levels Dog Training Center, 4747 N.C. 33, Suite B

COST: $60 per two-day session

REGISTRATION: Deadline is June 6 for June camps and July 7 for July camps. E-mail info@newlevelsdogtraining.com

CALL: 752-2120

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

BABYSTTING BASICS

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Participants will learn the responsibilities and qualities of a good babysitter and will learn to supervise children and keep them safe.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

BIOTECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMP

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Participants will take part in this hands-on overview of biotechnology and bioprocessing concepts.

WHEN: 1-4:30 p.m. July 21-25

WHERE: 1800-G N. Greene St.

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

COMPUTER CUBS

WHO: ages 7-10

WHAT: Participants will learn basic computer tasks like using e-mail and Internet Explorer.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 21-25

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

EXPLORING ROBOTICS

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Participants will learn how robotics and electronics work and will explore the skills of soldering, electronic assembly and mechatronics.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 21-25

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

EXTREME SPORTS SCIENCE

WHO: ages 7-10

WHAT: Participants will discover the science of keeping it fit and build a fitness kit complete with stethoscope, pedometer and lung capacity meter.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH MANIA

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Participants will review middle school math topics in new and creative ways.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

SAT PREPARATION

WHO: high school students

WHAT: Participants will reinforce vocabulary and math skills while learning test-taking test tips and will receive feedback and practice through games, books, and computerized instruction.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

SCIENCE DETECTIVE

WHO: ages 7-10

WHAT: Participants will build their own detective kit, complete with microscope, flashlight and Morse code door alarm.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 21-25

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

SCIENCE SMORGASBORD

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Participants will explore various science concepts as they build, test, and discover the world of science.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PCC KIDS' COLLEGE 2008

SPANISH IS FUN!

WHO: ages 7-10

WHAT: The camp will address colors, numbers and conversational Spanish. Participants will sample Spanish foods and learn dance steps.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 493-7560 or visit www.pittcc.edu/coned/kidscollege

PLANTZILLA!

WHO: rising pre-kindergarten and older

WHAT: Campers will plant, grow, eat and learn about plants.

WHEN: 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 14-18

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $110

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

READ AND PLAY WITH ME

WHO: ages 4-12

WHAT: Campers participate in activities including reading, storytelling, arts and crafts, puppetry, music and games.

WHERE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at W.H. Robinson Elementary, Bethel and Chicod schools, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays at G.R. Whitfield

WHEN: June 16-26, June 30-July 10, July 21-31

COST: $10 registration fee per session per site

REGISTRATION: from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation office, e-mail recreation4u@gmail.com or mail toPCCSR Summer Programs, 4561 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858. Deadline is May 30.

CALL: 902-1975 or visit www.pittcountync.gov/csandrecreation