Summer Camps: Academic

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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 15-Aug.21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1912 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

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

REGISTRATION: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Greenville location or online www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6899

AROUND THE GLOBE CULTURE CAMP

WHO: ages 3-6, 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 15-Aug.21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1912 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

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

REGISTRATION: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Greenville location or online at www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6899

BACK TO BASICS GRAMMAR CAMP

WHO: rising sixth- through 12th-graders

WHEN: 9 -11 a.m. Aug. 11-13 (rising sixth-ninth); 1-3 p.m. (rising 10th-12th)

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $70

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

CAMP CREAD

WHO: rising fifth- through eighth-graders

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon June 1-2

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $70

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

CAMP SOL (SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND LEADERSHIP)

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-grade girls

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. July 9-11

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $70

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

COMPUTER ADVENTURE CAMP

WHO: rising second- through sixth-graders

WHAT: Participants will learn about programs including iPhoto, iMovie, Graph-it, Map Machine, iTunes, Excel and Word.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon July 27-31

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $125

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

COMPUTER CAMPS

WHO: rising fourth- through seventh-graders

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 July 20-24

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $115

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

GO-SCIENCE ADVANCED ROBOTICS

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will create motion in a robot.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 22-26 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

CSI: GREENVILLE

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 22-26

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 15-19 or July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 15-19 or July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 15-19 or July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

FIZZ! BANG! BANG!

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 22-26 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 22-26 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 22-26 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

STREAM ECOLOGY

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: The camp combines true-to-life field work and lab experiences.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 15-19 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will make telescopes.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon June 22-26

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $185 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY CAMP: JUMP INTO ADVENTURES

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will create motion in a robot.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 15-19

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY CAMP: TO THE MOON

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHAT: Campers will create motion in a robot.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

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 15-19 or July 13-17

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

ECU GO-SCIENCE

WRIGHT STUFF

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 22-26 or July 20-24

WHERE: East Carolina University

COST: $120 per weeklong session

REGISTRATION: is limited

CALL: 328-9364 or visit www.ecu.edu/educ/msed/summersciencecamp/

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 15-Aug.21

WHERE: Creative Arts Kids, 1912 Fire Tower Road, or 2423B Wintervillage Drive, Winterville

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

REGISTRATION: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Greenville location or online www.creativeartskidsonline.com

CALL: 756-6899

FICTIONAL FUN

WHO: rising pre-kindergarten through rising first-grade students

WHAT: Campers will use picture books to explore concepts through art, science, games and outdoor activities.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon July 27-31

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $110

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

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 13-17

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $135

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

KIDS ANIMAL CAMP

WHO: rising first- 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: 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26

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

COST: $130

REGISTRATION: Deadline is May 12. E-mail info@newlevelsdogtraining.com

CALL: 752-2120

MAD SCIENTISTS CAMP

WHO: rising first- through third-graders

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 1-3

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $75

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

MATH COUNTS CAMP

WHO: rising sixth- through eighth-graders

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 1-2

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $70

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

MATH ESSENTIALS CAMP

WHO: rising sixth- through ninth-graders

WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 11-13

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $70

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

PITT COMMUNITY KIDS’ COLLEGE

BECOME A MILLIONAIRE BY AGE 50

WHO: 11-14

WHAT: Participants will learn how the stock market works and how to invest.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

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 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College.

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

CREATE YOUR OWN BOOK

WHO: 7-10

WHAT: Participants will design and create their own picture books.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

EXPLORING ELECTRONICS

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 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

FABULOUS PHYSICS CHALLENGE

WHO: 11-14

WHAT: Participants will build dragsters, throw magnetic darts, and hurtle parachutes through the air.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 27-31

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

GIZMO’S ROBOT FACTORY

WHO: 7-10

WHAT: Participants will build and battle with their own walking robots.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

MERIT BADGE CAMP

WHO: 7-14

WHAT: Boy Scouts may sample PCC programs and earn badges.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 20-24

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

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 27-31

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

POWERFUL PLANET

WHO: 7-10

WHAT: Participants explore planets and will cook up s’mores using solar energy and create their own water filtration system.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 27-31

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

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 27-31

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

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 27-31

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

PCC KIDS’ COLLEGE

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

WHO: ages 7-10 and 11-14

WHAT: Participants will design a video game.

WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. July 20-24 (ages 7-10), July 27-31 (ages 11-14)

WHERE: Pitt Community College

COST: $98

REGISTRATION: Begins Monday at PCC’s Greenville Center, 3107 Memorial Drive

CALL: 493-7560

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-Thursdays at Bethel School, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays at G.R. Whitfield

WHEN: June 22-July 2, July 13-23 and Aug. 3-13

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 to PCCSR Summer Programs, 4561 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858. Deadline is June 5.

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

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD CAMP

WHO: rising fourth- through eighth-graders

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon June 3-5 (rising sixth through eighth), 1-4 p.m. (rising fourth through sixth)

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $115

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP

WHO: rising ninth- through 12th-graders

WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11-13

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $75

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222

TLC (TEEN LIFE COACH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT)

WHO: ages 11-14

WHAT: Camp will address learning styles, personality types, time management, study skills, goal setting, planning and organization, character education, conflict resolution and leadership.

WHEN: 1-3 p.m. June 22-25

WHERE: H. Boyd Lee Park

COST: $80

REGISTRATION: Contact Rebecca Smith at rebqs@hotmail.com

CALL: 329-4542 or 215-9090

UNDER THE SEA

WHO: rising pre-kindergarten and rising kindergarten students

WHAT: Campers will sing songs, hear stories, work on arts and crafts and learn about animals and plants that call the oceans their home.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17

WHERE: The Oakwood School

COST: $115

REGISTRATION: at the school, 4000 MacGregor Downs Road

CALL: 931-0760

THE WRITE STUFF WRITING CAMP

WHO: rising sixth- through ninth-graders

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 3-5

WHERE: Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston

COST: $75

REGISTRATION: form available at www.parrottacademy.org

CALL: 522-4222