Summer camps appeal to wide array of interests

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April 17, 2017Summer camps appeal to wide array of interests
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- What do dinosaurs, bowling, Legos, airplanes, baseball and broadcasting have in common?
They are just some of the many themes featured in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2017 children’s summer camp lineup for ages 6-18. SIU’s Conference and Scheduling Services is coordinating numerous academic, artistic and athletic camps for all ages, skills, interests and abilities this year.
An overview of the university’s summer camp schedule, arranged by dates and including age ranges, prices, brief descriptions and other relevant information, includes:
The Illinois Urban Fishing Program, June 1-Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. by appointment, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade age, Evergreen Park, free. Children will learn how to fish and a greater appreciation for natural resources. To sign up, or for more information, email ethan.stephenson@siu.edu or call 217/415-0043.
Universal Cheer Camp, June 5-8, overnight and day camp options, ages 12 and older, call 888-CHEERUSA for information or to register. Campers will receive instruction in cheer and dance. Cost is $226 for instruction only or $349 for overnight camp. Coaches may register to attend as well.
Dinosaurs and Animals throughout Time art camp, June 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon, grades 1-3, $115. Children will draw, paint and craft with clay to communicate their stories, drawing inspiration from dinosaurs and animals past and present.
Art Material Expression art camp, June 5-9, 1-4 p.m., grades 4-8, $115. Through various art forms, including painting, drawing, keeping journals and sculpture, student artists will study and communicate.
Challenge to Excellence Camp, Session I is June 11-16 for grades 6-8 and Session II is June 18-23 for grades 9-11, $425 for overnight camp and $350 for day camp. The camp gives academically talented students the chance to stretch themselves via participation in interesting sessions that promote higher levels of critical thinking and ...

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