Local summer camps for the early bird planners

I know it’s only April but summer break will be here before you know it. If you’re considering summer camp programs for your kids, here are some options that I’ve come across so far this spring:

Star of the Sea Summer School & Day Camp
June 14 – July 9 (Full session or weekly enrollment)
Open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade
Art, cooking, mad science, sports & more at the school’s campus at 360 9th Avenue
For more information, call the school at 221-8558. Flyer

The Richmond District Neighborhood Center
Summer Sports & Recreation Camp, June 14 – July 23 | Attendance can be weekly, full day or half day
Summer Solstice Camp, June 14 – July 23 | Application due May 7
Summer Arts Camp, weekly from 8:30am to 1pm. For youth age 6-12.
For more information, call the RDNC at 751-6600, or stop by the center at 741 – 30th Avenue | website

Chris Babcock Summer Art Camp
June 7 – September 3; weekly sessions; half day duration | $375 per week
Ages 5 to 11 years; camp located at 144 8th Avenue near Lake Street
More info & online registration
Check out some of the student work – impressive!

I also mentioned many other camps in last year’s post – you may want to browse those options and follow up with them about their 2010 offerings.

And if you know of other summer camps here in the Richmond District, please leave a comment!

Sarah B.