Top 10 Coolest Summer Camps In America
Article by Rock Mamma
Does your kid dream of being a Rock Star? Or a Race Car Driver? How about a Veterinarian? You can give them a taste of what it?s like to be any of these. Or seven other dreams they may have through very specific summer camps.
It used to be summer camp consisted of swimming in a lake or river, making really bad crafts, hiking in the woods and singing cheezy songs around the campfire at night. But if that?s your image of Summer Camp; where have you been? Now there?s a summer camp for everyone. These 10 summer camps are so cool that they make the NASA run Space Camp seem so ?yesterday.?
Here, in no particular order, are the 10 coolest summer camps in America today. Note that gender specific camps such as cheerleading or football camp were not considered. These camps are for both boys and girls.
1. Circus Camp. Learn to juggle, walk a tightwire or swing on the flying trapeze or one of many other circus acts at Under Our Big Top Tent on the campus of Florida State University. Campers will not only learn and experience a variety of circus activities, but will be able to display their new found skills in their Friday Showcase performance at the conclusion of camp. This camp is for kids ages 7 ? 17. 1 week = 0 plus an additional if you need after camp care. FLORIDA circus.fsu.edu/camp
2. Race Car Driver Camp. If car racing is your dream then this is the dream camp for you. While driving periods include both instructional time and behind the wheel time, every camper does drive every day. Each camper has behind-the-wheel time in both the mini-cup cars and the rally off-road rally karts during the week. Camp Motorsport is for girls & boys at all experience levels, from never-evers to those with many hours behind the wheel! No driver?s license or prior experience is required. Ages 8 -16. 1 Week = 75. 2 weeks = 50 VIRGINIAcampmotorsport.com
3. Outdoor Exploration. The White Mountain School is excited to offer a summer experience like no other for 12-14 year olds. The outdoor learning experiences of White Mountain Summer allow students to develop their curiosity and creativity ? while having two weeks of amazingly good times. Campers will ? Backpack through White Mountain National Forest? Rock Climbing in Legendary Franconia Notch and Rumney? Multi ? Day Canoe Trip on the Upper Connecticut River? Whitewater Canoeing? Whitewater Rafting? Summit Mount Washington This trip ends climactically, as we take a day to head up to our base camp on the highest mountain in the northeast. The following morning we make an alpine start for the summit of this spectacular peak. Ages 12 -14. 2 weeks, 95 NEW HAMPSHIRE Whitemountain.org
4. Junior Vet Camp. One of the one week courses offered at Cub Creek Science Camp. In our Jr. Vet program campers will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a vet. Campers will? Learn the signs and symptoms of a sick verses healthy animal. ? Conduct exams, including weighing, measuring, taking a temperatures and other vital statistics on a wide variety of animals ? Create and update patient records. ? Use a microscope to look for and identify internal parasites. ? Look at real x-rays and learn what they can tell us about the condition of an animal by an x-ray. ? Learn how to give injections, and practice giving an injection ?to an orange?. ? Learn how to suture, and practice on a suture board. ? Learn how to trim hooves, toe nails and flight feather. ? Watch a real surgery as it is being preformed in our surgery roomAges 7 ? 16. One week. 5. MISSOURI BeaverRiverRanch.com/vet_camp.html
5. RockStar Camp. The School of Rock Music, made famous by the movie of the same name, pays tribute to Woodstock in this, the 40th anniversary of the music festival that made history. This rock music camp accepts guitar, bass, drum, keyboard and vocal musicians 8 ? 18 years old. They?ll learn to play to the music of the Woodstock stars and the two week camp will culminate in a free concert at one of Minneapolis? most well known parks. Ages 10-18 2 weeks 50. MINNESOTAschoolofrock.com/stpaul
6. Broadway Star Camp. Camp Broadway offers master classes in singing, dancing and theater arts taught by Broadway-trained faculty. Perfect for kids who want an intensive musical theatre experience in a condensed time period, in the heart of New York City. Participants will enjoy classes in ensemble singing, dance and movement, voice and acting. They?ll enjoy spending time with professional actors, producers, designer and behind the scenes insights from the crew of a Broadway production. Camp ends with a showcase presentation for the entire family. Ages 9 ? 18. 1 week = ,095 NEW YORK CITYcampbroadway.com
7. Skateboard Camp. With the spectacular Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, there is a skateboard park to suit every taste, and we?ll hit all the best spots. This skate camp will be your guide to an ultimate adventure of Colorado summer skateboarding. From the massive Denver City Skatepark in historic LoDo on the edge of Downtown, to the infamous snakerun at the Highlands Ranch Redstone Skatepark, with many other choices in between and beyond! We?ll descend on the indoor Skateboard Park, tear it up in a massive session, then explore the nooks and crannies of Denver while street skating. All ages. 1 week = 5 COLORADOallstartrips.com/denver-day.htm
8. Spanish Camp. Spanish Camp was never like this when I was a kid! Dance in an open air lounge right on the beach. Snorkel at Turtle Island. Catch a glimpse of humpback whales and learn to talk about it all in Spanish! Eat S?mores around a bonfire; discover the vibrant music scene in the city of San Jos?; ride horses in the ocean; do a Tarzan jump and a canopy tour zip-line through the rain forest; sunbathe, play soccer and talk about it all in Spanish in Intercultura?s Summer Beach And City Adventure Spanish Camp For Teens. Every summer Intercultura Costa Rica offers a Spanish Adventure immersion program for teens which allows adolescents to learn Spanish and immerse themselves in Costa Rican culture. In addition to intensive Spanish classes, our teen summer program offers a variety of fun, chaperoned adventure activities, which will immerse teen students in the local culture and expose them to the amazing variety of wildlife and eco-systems in Costa Rica. Ages 14 ? 17. 2 weeks = 50. COSTA RICA interculturacostarica.com/teen_spanish.html
9.Hollywood Stunt Camp. Learn how to fight with hitting, fall without hurting and all the secrets of Hollywood?s stunt people. Guided by professional stuntmen stunt campers will learn exciting high falls, such as headers and back falls, hand-to-hand combat, swordplay techniques, fight scene choreography, jumps from high scaffolds, safe landing/falling techniques, and more, all on our state-of-the art stunt equipment. Ages 9 ? 16. 2 weeks = 35 CALIFORNIA paliadventures.com
10.Culinary Camp. The Kids Culinary Camp is intense fun for residential campers offered in One and Two week. Each day during the week, Campers explore a different area of Culinary Arts. Each day campers study a new area such as breads & pastries, beef & poultry, cake decorating, knife & chopping skills, garnishes, seafood and more. Campers also learn about nutrition and organic food sources. Campers will learn how to pursue a career in Culinary Arts and what to expect in a livelihood as a Chef. Ages 9 -18. 1 week = 25. 2 weeks =5VERMONT kidssummercampforcooking.com
I told you Summer Camp is nothing like it was when we were kids. Makes you want to go to Summer Camp, doesn?t it?
About the Author
Stacey Marmolejo is the owner of two after school music programs for kids 8 ? 18 years old in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. The School of Rock Music (http://www.schoolofrock.com/edenprairie) specializes in teaching kids how to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals in the rock genre. The year round program includes individual lessons, group rehearsals and live concert performances in real rock venues. The school also offers summer camps (http://www.guitarcampmn.com)
Posted by Dan on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:58 am?
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