CAMPVILLE USA
Summertime day camps for kids and teens
Our Summertime Camps Return!
Mark your calendars! Campville USA returns to The War Memorial this summer June through August! Explore, play, learn, and grow in our series of mini-camps for kids and teens, ages 5+.
Summer is what we do best! From animation to empowerment, space exploration to writing, and art to self-defense, our summer mini-camps will inspire children all summer long. Our camps, workshops and programs help foster independence and confidence, even in our youngest participants! Learn something new, build new friendships, and create lifelong memories at The War Memorial!
New to our line-up this year! Check out Camp Invention and our Taylor Swift Craft Camp by the Friendship Factory!
Those that register for two half day camps will be invited to register for lunch service on those weeks. Click the individual links below for more information on each camp, including online registration and pricing information.
Thank you for spending summer with us!
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Weird and Wild Art - by Creative Nature
June 17 - June 21, 2024 9:00am-Noon
In this half day camp, students will sculpt, paint and draw various imaginative and colorful creations using a mixed media of non-toxic, kid friendly materials. This creative camp offers a fun and unique array of classes and projects that get the imagination running wild using step by step instructions, a touch of imagination, and all materials are provided.
Recommended for ages 6-12
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Foundations of Art: Learning Mediums & Techniques by Beth Gauthier
June 17-June 21, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm
An engaging and interactive kids camp designed to ignite creativity and develop fundamental skills in painting and drawing. Through hands-on activities, fun exercises, and guided instruction, young artists will explore various techniques, including color mixing, shading, perspective, and composition. . Join us for a colorful journey of discovery and self-expression
Recommended for ages 6-12
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Fashion Design and Sewing Camp - by Elena Victoria
Three Sessions Available!
June 24-28, 2024 9am-Noon & 12:30-3:30pm
July 29-August 2, 2024 9am-Noon
Come design and create your own clothing! Students will learn how to operate a sewing machine, sew garments from scratch, and see their designs come to life! No sewing experience required. All materials are included. Camps can be booked AM and PM as well as multiple weeks as projects and fabrics differ from day to day. Repeat student? No problem! We will have a variety of new projects this year!
Recommended for ages 7-13
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NASA Camp: Academy of Future Space Explorers by Mad Science
July 8-12, 2024 8:00am-Noon
Mad Science has teamed up with NASA in a quest for exploration! We’ll take a voyage of discovery into the atmosphere and beyond as we explore planets, moons, and other space phenomena in our solar system. Campers will receive many cool NASA take homes!
Recommended for ages 5-12
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Astro Innovators Camp by Mad Science
July 8-12, 2024 1:00pm-5:00pm
Think and act like NASA Innovators during this hands-on program inspired by NASA’s current missions. The primary focus will include the ARTEMIS mission to the moon during which NASA will land the first woman and next man on the moon’s surface using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Kids will love to design their mission patches and build their own rovers as they put themselves in the shoes of an astronaut. The sky is no longer the limit in this hands-on camp!
Recommended for ages 5-12
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Tumble Bunnies Gymnastics Camp
Three Sessions Available!
July 15-19, 2024 9:00am-Noon (Sold Out)
August 5-9, 2024 9:00am-Noon (NEW!)
August 26-30, 2024 9:00am-Noon (Sold Out)
Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that introduce children to the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement to music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.
No special attire necessary.
Recommended for ages 5-8
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Potions, Motions, & Slime by Kids Empowered
July 15-19, 2024 12:30-3:30pm
August 19-23, 2024 12:30-3:30pm (Sold out)
Kids will make slime and potions each day to learn about their superpower, mindfulness, and the art of managing emotions and frustrations. Kids will learn how to recognize when they are in a sticky situation and learn strategies to respond to unfriendly classmates, unfriendly friends, sibling conflict and everyday challenges. Each day, kids will make different colors of slimes that represent their emotions and learn ways to manage them. Lots of games, fun and role playing to handle sticky situations in this camp. Please pack a nut free snack and drink/water bottle.
Recommended for ages 5-10
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Taylor Swift Craft Camp by the Friendship Factory
July 23-25, 2024 9am-Noon & 1-4pm Daily
Welcome to Taylor Swift Craft Camp– where glitter and creativity intertwine in a magical celebration inspired by Taylor Swift! This enchanting camp is tailor-made for young fans and budding artists who want to infuse their crafts with the shimmer and sparkle reminiscent of Taylor Swift's music and style. Each day we will have two sessions of fun Taylor Swift themed crafts which include activities such as: TS personalization, make your own bracelets with our fabulous bracelet bar, glam, painting, jewelry making, and of course singing and dancing to your favorite Taylor Swift music. You will need to sign up for each day/session separately. All six sessions will have different activities.
Recommended for ages 5+
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Jewelry Design by Elena Victoria
July 29-Aug 2, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm
Come design and create your very own jewelry! Work with young fashion designers to learn how to create beautiful handmade necklaces, bracelets, and earrings out f polymer clay. Camp includes all materials for creating 5 handmade pieces by the end of week.
Recommended for ages 6-13
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Stop Motion Animation by Alex Thomas & Friends
July 31, 2024 - August 2, 2024 10am-Noon
Students will learn different animation styles and techniques through the art of stop motion animation including claymation, pixilation, cut out, 3D puppets, and more. Students will explore techniques such as onion skinning, rotoscoping, lip syncing, looping, weight, speed, timing, and intervals. At the conclusion of any of our animation programs, every student will receive a DVD of all of the animation produced during the program.
Recommended for ages 8+
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Puppetry Camp by Alex Thomas & Friends
July 31, 2024 - August 2, 2024 12:30-2:30pm
CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to construct several different kinds of puppets and to use professionally designed puppets. Some styles we will explore are hand puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets, Muppet-style puppets, and more. Students will take part in several exercises on camera and will get a DVD of their performances at the end of the camp.
Recommended for ages 8+
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Growing Gourmet's Kids Cooking Camp by Rata2ee
August 5-9, 2024 8:45-3:30pm (Sold Out)
Rata2ee is a culinary academy offering hands on instruction in cooking techniques, including: Knife Basics; Cooking Fundamentals, Food Science & Nutrition, Kitchen Safety, Proper Food Handling, Gardening 101 (very basics of gardening), and kids' yoga. This camp teaches a very holistic approach to healthy living. Children will eat 3 meals (making their own breakfast, a 3 course lunch, and dessert), so no packing snacks or lunches for parents! This camp teaches strong character-building skills.
Recommended for ages 7-13
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Camp Invention
August 12-15, 2024 8:30am-3:30pm
Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about what your camper will experience at camp and register at the link below.
Recommended for ages 6-11
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Self Defense & Safety by Livesafe Academy
August 12-16, 2024 9am-12:30pm
Kids, have fun and learn to be safe at the same time! Learn real self-defense and practice on an instructor wearing a padded suit. You’ll also learn fire safety, how to use 911, stranger awareness, drug resistance, gun accident prevention and more. Cartoons, art, physical practice, and classroom games are just some of the fun ways that you will learn in this camp. Parents, nothing is more important to us than our children. This camp is more than just a week of fun, it is an investment into a lifetime of safety. Kids will need daily lunch, snacks, water bottle, sunscreen, bag for activity sheets and handouts. Teaching child safety since 1990, we have the experience that empowers kids with the knowledge, skills, and mindset that they need to stay safe.
Recommended for ages 6-11
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Zombie Response Team Camp by Livesafe Academy
August 12-16, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm
Learn preparation methods for the zombie apocalypse! Learn the skills vital for your survival in this brave new world of the undead. Topics include surviving the elements (shelter, water, and food), signaling and navigation. Did we mention all the squirt gun fights and other fun zombie survival games? Parents even though zombies are just fantasy, your kids will have a lot of fun learning valuable outdoor and safetyskills.
Recommended for ages 6-11
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Back to School Toolbox by Kids Empowered
August 19-23, 2024 9:00am-Noon
Kids will build a toolbox of social skills to handle school and recess challenges. Kids will learn how to problem solve to be inclusive, deal with rule changers & cheating, & how to be a friendly classmate whether you win or lose. Kids will learn exact words to say, tone of voice & how their body language should look. Kids will learn how to respond when other kids say they can’t play, or they are having private conversations. Kids will learn frustration management techniques & coping skills to help them be calm in sticky situations, so they can “act”, not “react”. Camp includes a back to school tool-box craft, & lots of fun games.
Recommended for ages 5-10
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American Girls by Kids Empowered
August 26-30, 2024 12:30-3:30pm
Girls will have fun doing themed crafts, games, fitness activities and role plays using the stories of American Girl Dolls. We will watch a little of an American Girl movie each day. Like the American girl characters’ girls will learn about following their passion, self-esteem, confidence and dreams and expressing themselves through art, poetry and songs. Girls will have fun doing American Girl theme crafts, role playing, yoga & dance.
Participants can bring their American Girl Doll or another doll. Campers should bring a peanut free snack and beverage/water bottle
Grades: K - 3