May 10, 2004

SIUC hosting wide variety of summer camps

by Paula M. Davenport

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Whether your kids dream of becoming CEOs, Olympic swimmers, big-league basketball pros, ballet dancers, violinist or a robotics guru, they're sure to find camps they'll love at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer.

The University plays host to a wide variety of camps -- geared to everyone from budding tennis pros, to young jazz musicians, cheerleaders, actors, outdoors lovers and those with other special interests.

There are camps for kids of all ages and interests. Registration is open now.

Because various departments offer varying summer programs, you might find similar sorts of camps offered by more than one department. So be sure to scan the entire list for a full look at the different activities offered by the University's many different departments.

Reaching out is among the goals of Southern@150, the blueprint for the development of the University by the time it celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019.

Unless listed otherwise, registration is through the SIUC Office of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751. Call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Or check the department's listings online at http://www.dce.siu.edu and click on the "youth" link, top right on your screen.

Among this year's camp offerings:

 

ATHLETIC TRAINING

  • Athletic Training Camp, June 9-12. Resident or commuter.

 

BASEBALL

  • Saluki Baseball Camp, June 14-17. Ages 7-13.
  • Boys Basketball Camp I, Offensive Skills, June 4-5. Grades 6-12.
  • Boys Basketball Camp II, Father-Child Camp, June 12. Grades 1-7.
  • Boys Basketball Camp III, Jr. High Team Camp, June 16-18. Junior high teams and individuals 11 years old and up.
  • Boys Basketball Camp IV, Day Camp I, June 21-24. Grades 3-8.
  • Boys Basketball Camp V, High School Tournament, June 26-27. High school junior varsity and varsity teams. Call 618/453-4667 for more information.
  • Boys Basketball Camp VI, Jr. Saluki I, June 28-30. Grades K-1.
  • Boys Basketball Camp VII, Jr. Saluki II, June 28-30. Grades 2-3.
  • Boys Basketball Camp VIII, Half Day Camp, July 26-29. Grades 3-8.

 

GOLF

  • Nike Golf Camp, June 13-18. Ages 8-18. For more information, call Nike at 1-800-645-3226.

 

TRACK

  • Cameron Wright Saluki Jumps Camp, June 20-24. Grades 7-12, both boys and girls.
  • Saluki Sprints, Hurdles, and Relay Camp (TBA). Grades 7-12, both boys and girls.

 

CHEERLEADING & DANCE

  • Universal Dance Association Camp, June 8-11. For more information on the UDA program call 1-800-DANCE UDA.
  • National Cheerleaders Association Camp, June 22-25. For cheerleading squads. For more information, call 1-800-NCA-2WIN.
  • Universal Cheerleaders Association Camp, June 28-July 1. For more information, call
  • 1-888-CHEER-UCA.

 

SOCCER

  • Soccer, June 14-18. Grades 1-4 attend from 8 to 11 a.m. Grades 5-12 attend 1 to 4 p.m.

 

SOFTBALL

  • Hitting and Defense Camp, June 15-16.
  • Pitching Camp, July 6-8.

 

SWIMMING & DIVING

  • Nike Swim/Dive Camp I, June 13-17. Ages 10-18. For more information call 1-800-NIKE CAMP.
  • Nike Swim/Dive Camp II, June 20-24. Ages 10-18. For more information call 1-800-NIKE CAMP.
  • Swim/Dive Day Camp -- Aug. 2-6. Ages 7-12.

 

VOLLEYBALL

  • Volleyball Camp I, Setters/Hitters, June 12. High school girls.
  • Volleyball Camp II, High School Camp. July 5-8.
  • Volleyball Camp III, Team Camp, July 9-12. For high school teams only.
  • Volleyball Camp IV, Junior High Camp, July 15-18.

 

ACADEMIC/INSTRUCTIONAL

  • Kid Architecture I, June 21-25. Grades 4-6.
  • Kid Architecture II, July 5-9. Grades 4-6.
  • Young Writers Workshop, June 30-July 3, Grades 10 through 12.
  • Architecture Camp, Middle School. July 11-16.
  • Architecture Camp: High School. July 18-23.
  • Challenge to Excellence I, June 13-18. Grades 7-8.
  • Challenge to Excellence II, June 20-25. Grades 9-11.
  • English as a Second Language International Youth Camp, July 10-31. Ages 13-18.
  • Southern Illinois Cooperative Youth Camp, June 3-4. Grades 11-12.
  • Robotics Camp, Session I, July 12-15. Ages 12-15.
  • Robotics Camp, Session II, July 26-29. Ages 12-15.
  • Summer Wings, June 27-July 2. High school-age students.
  • Women in Engineering I, June 13-16. Young women grades 11-12.
  • Women in Engineering II, June 20-23. Young women grades 11-12.
  • Camp CEO: Challenging Entrepreneurship Opportunities, June 13-18. Grades 6-8.

 

INTRAMURAL-RECREATION'S INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS

For additional information on any of the camps in this category, contact the SIUC Office of Intramural-Recreational Sports at 618/453-1263. Price codes are: S for SIUC student, M for Student Recreation Center Member, U for SIUC-affiliated individuals and C for community members.

 

Partial Day Camps

  • Kids on the Move, June 14-July 23 (Except July 2), Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. S/M=$80 U/C=$90.
  • Kidz Rec, June 14-July 23 (Except July 2), Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m Ages 7-12. S/M=$80 U/C=$90.
  • Nature Adventure, June 14-June 25, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-14. S/M=$75 U/C=$85.
  • Youth Tennis, June 15-July 1, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, ages 7-15. S/M=$38 U/C=$48.
  • Pee Wee Tennis, June 15-July 1, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Noon-1 p.m. Ages 4-6. S/M=$31 U/C=$41.
  • Pre-Ballet, June 14-July 21, Mondays, Wednesdays, 9:15-10 a.m. Ages 4-6. S/M=$49 U/C=$59.
  • Children's Beginning Ballet, June 15-July 22, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 6 and up. S/M=$58 U/C=$68.
  • Children's Intermediate Ballet, June 15-July 22, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Ages 9 and up. S/M=$72 U/C=$82.
  • Advanced Ballet, June 15-July 22, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 12 and up. S/M=$100 U/C=$110.
  • Children's Jazz & Modern Combo, June 14-July 21, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Prices: S/M=$58 U/C=$68.
  • Ballet Basic Training, June 14-July 21, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 8 and up. S/M=$58 U/C=$68
  • Beginning Pointe/Point I, June 15-July 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 10 and up. S/M=$31 U/C=41.
  • Youth Aikido, Section 523112/A -- Intermediate, June 15-July 24 (except July 3), Tuesday, 4:45­6 p.m. and Saturday 1-3 p.m. Ages 7-15. S/M=$37 U/C=$47
  • Youth Aikido, Section 523112/B -- Beginning, June 17-July 24 (except July 3), Thursdays, 4:45-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. S/M=$37 U/C=$47.

 

Full Day Camps

 

Multi-Sports Camps

Geared to give kids, 8-12 years old, extensive knowledge and training in a variety of different sports including basketball, baseball/softball, volleyball and soccer. During the morning hours campers will participate in activities such as indoor rock climbing, racquetball, table tennis, relays, and other exciting recreational games. Prices: Children of SIUC Students $135, other children $150.

  • June 14-18. Register by Friday, May 28.
  • June 21-25. Register by Friday, June 4.
  • June 28-July 2. Register by Friday, June 11.
  • July 12-16. Register by Friday, June 25.

 

Tennis Camps

For 8-15 year-olds. Tennis racquets are available for camper usage upon request. Children of SIUC students pay $155, other children pay $175.

  • June 28-July 2. Register by Friday, June 11.
  • July 19-23. Register by Friday, July 2.

 

Theater Camps

For those 8-12 years old. Provides an introduction to a broad range of theatrical riches including, but not limited to, improvisational games, make-up and costumes, and stage/set building. Each camp ends with a performance for the children to showcase their newfound love for theater. Children of SIUC students pay $155, other children $175.

  • July 12-16. Register by Friday, June 25.
  • July 19-23. Register by Friday, July 2.

 

Specialty Camps
Speed, Agility & Quickness Camp

For children 12-16 who wish to improve all aspects of their sports-related performances. Children of SIUC students pay $125, other children $135.

  • July 19-22, 8 a.m.-noon. Register by Friday, July 2.

 

MUSIC CAMPS

For information and registration forms, write to Robert Weiss, director, School of Music at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901-4302 or call 618/536-8742 or send e-mail to musicamp@siu.edu or visit our web site at:http://www.siu.edu/%7emusic.

  • Guitar Seminar, June 7-11. Beginning and advanced levels of study available. Technique and musicianship study through individual and class participation. Performer I ­ $185. Performer II ­ $135.
  • Junior High Band, June 20-25. Band, master classes, theory, technique classes. Fun music and enjoyable social activities. Commuter ­ $130. Resident ­ $275.
  • Music Theater Camp, June 20-25. One week of intensive singing, acting, dancing (for ages 13-18) which will give each student the opportunity to SHINE! Commuter -- $130. Resident -- $275.
  • Senior High Band, July 11-17. Concert band, jazz band, theory, technique classes. A great way to improve your playing while having fun. Commuter -- $175. Resident -- $310.
  • Jazz Improvisation Camp, July 11-17: Open to all high school instrumentalists (rhythm section players and wind players) who wish to improve their jazz improvisation skills. Emphasis of the camp will be on improvisation and small group playing, with one hour of the day devoted to big band performance. The schedule includes combo rehearsals, jazz theory and improvisation, jazz history, individual instrument classes, big band, and faculty performances and demonstrations. Commuter -- $175. Resident -- $310.
  • Youth Band, July 19-24 and July 26-31: Two exciting weeks of music instruction for students who have been playing for one-half to two years (grades 4-6) -- band, technique classes, sectionals, listening experiences. (Day camp only, no housing.) One week ­ $40. Two weeks -- $70.
  • Youth Choir Camp. Aug. 2-6: A treble choir experience for students entering grades 4-9. Includes sessions with handbells, Orff instruments, movement and keyboard lab. Also serves as the summer camp of the Southern Illinois Children's Choir. (Day camp only, no housing.) Tuition -- $55, before July 15; $75 after July 15.

 

DAY CAMPS AT TOUCH OF NATURE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Canoeing, rock climbing, caving, swimming, team building exercises, wilderness trips and high ropes courses are among the activities by the Underway Adventures camping program. Registration is open through May 28. For information, call 618/453-1121 and ask for the Underway Adventure Program.

  • Camp for 4th- 6th graders, June 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $175.
  • Camp for 7th - 10th graders, June 14-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $175

 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Touch of Nature Outdoor Environmental Center will host two activities for the general public. For information call 618/453-1121 and ask for Underway Adventures.

  • High Ropes Course, for the general public, July 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15.
  • Rock Climbing, for the general public, July 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15.

 

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS FOR THOSE WITIH DISABILITIES

Prices are as follows: Campers in need of one-on-one care and supervision pay $840 for six-day sessions and $1,755 for 12-day sessions. Campers who require less care and supervision pay $450 for six days and $975 for 12 days.

  • Camp Olympia I, June 13-18. For adults 21 and over with high-care needs, low mobility or wheelchair bound.
  • Camp Olympia II (12 days), June 13-25. For adults 21 and over with high-care needs, low mobility or wheelchair bound.
  • Camp Olympia III, June 20-25. For children 8 and over and young adults with high-care needs, low mobility or wheelchair bound.
  • Camp Traditions I, June 27-July 2. For adults 21 and over with physical or developmental disabilities.
  • Camp Traditions II (12 days), June 27-July 9. For adults 21 and over with physical or developmental disabilities. Moderate to higher functioning. $950.
  • Camp Traditions III, July 4-9. For adults 21 and over with physical or developmental disabilities. Moderate to higher functioning.
  • Dyna Camp, July 11-16. For youth campers, ages 8-14, who have attention deficit/hyperactive disorders.
  • Camp Shawnee I, July 11-16. For campers, ages 8-21, with physical or developmental disabilities.
  • Camp Shawnee II (12 days), July 11-23. For campers, ages 8-21, with physical or developmental disabilities.
  • Camp Shawnee III, July 18-23. For campers, ages 8-21, with physical or developmental disabilities. $425.