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May 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 5 Camp Tamarack, near Sisters. Five- day camp for ages 8-13 runs in multiple sessions, July 8 through Aug. 24. These co-ed camps encompass typical camp experiences such as arts and crafts, water fun, team sports, woodwork- ing and more, with an opportunity for older campers (12-13 and 14-15) to step up their camp experience. Cost: $475. A Type 1 Diabetes Camp is also offered Aug. 25-28. Diabetes Camp includes traditional camp experi- ences while helping children manage their diabetes with the supervision of counselors, nurses and doctors. Cost is $225. Details: Call 541-633-9847 or visit camptamarack.com/summer-camp; registration packet is available online. Chockstone Climbing Camp, Chock- stone Climbing Guides. Smith Rock State Park in Redmond. Full week and four-day options available. Camps run June 20-30 and July 25-Aug. 4, and each session is limited to 12 students; cost: $1,900. Campers will camp and climb at premier climbing venues and become stronger, safer climbers. Airport pick-up and drop-off as needed. Details: 541-318-7140 or visit www.chockstoneclimb- ing.com/tour/youth-smith- rock-climbing-camp. NBC Basketball Camp at EOU. Extended day or sleepover at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. Complete Player Camp (co- ed), ages 10-17, runs June 30 to July 3, $480. High School Girls Team Camp or Advance Skills High School Girls’ (ages 14-18) is June 25-29, $445. Shooting and Attack Moves (co-ed, ages 12-18) runs June 30 to July 3, $480. Boys High School Team Camp runs July 9-13, $445. Camps focus on skill level, con- fidence, chemistry, and overall unity. Details: 1-800-406-3926 or online at www.nbccamps.com/basketball/ camps/eastern-oregon-university. NIKE Junior Golf Camps, U.S. Sports Camps. These overnight golf camps for both boys and girls from 10 to 18 run Wednesdays through Sundays in several locations in the Northwest and include golf instruction, course play, meals, housing and evening activities. In Oregon, sleepover camps are held in Redmond, Portland, and Eugene. Red- mond camps are slated for June 20-24, $1,150 for overnight at Eagle Crest Resort. For details and camp locations, search for golf camps in Oregon at www.ussportscamps.com. Nike Swim Camp, U.S. Sports Camps. Whitman College, Walla Walla, Aug. 6-9. Ages 9-18, competitive swimming experience recommended. Swimmers will improve their stroke technique and gain confidence. Cost for overnight campers: $575. See list- ing under Washington Day Camps. Northwest Youth Corps, Eugene. Weeklong (Sunday to Saturday) Camps for co-ed youth ages 16-18 start in April and run through October. These camps combine education and job skill training, with emphasis on conserva- tion, reforestation, and leadership skill development. Cost: $225 per week for summer camps, however, participants also earn a stipend for their service and can earn bonuses. For details and online registration visit www.nwyouth- corps.org/m/ourprograms/yccamping. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). OMSI offers camps across the Northwest for campers from kindergarten through high school, even family camps. Camps vary widely in length and cost, some include hiking and wilderness camping. Teens can work on a coastal documentary film or backpack in the Wallowas or raft the Grande Ronde River. Residential camps offer Oregon Coast exploration, teach desert survival skills, astronomy, and paleontology. For a searchable list cov- ering all of OMSI’s offerings, visit www. omsi.edu/camps. DAY CAMPS BOARDMAN Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs Camp, BMCC Workforce Develop- ment Center, 251 N. Olson. July 23-27, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 to noon. Open to students in 6th through 8th grade. Participants will learn about the entire manufacturing process, including entrepreneurship, design software, and construction by creating their own product. Also in- cludes tours of a local power plant and food processing business. Registration opens for students outside Morrow County in mid-May. Cost: $50. Details: 541-571- 1624 or www.bluecc.edu/about-bmcc/ locations/workforce-training-center- boardman. HERMISTON Summer Fun Day Camp, Hermis- ton Parks & Rec. Monday-Friday camp runs June 13 to Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (no camp on July 4). For ages 6 to 11. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, education and more. Lunch and supplies are included. All sessions take place at Rocky Heights Elemen- tary School. Cost: $105 per week for residents; $132 per week for non-res- idents. Details: Hermiston Parks & Rec at 541-667-5018 or www.hermiston. or.us/parks-recreation/recreation- guide. Discovering the Clown In You, Hermiston Parks & Rec. Monday-Fri- day, June 25-29, 1 to 5 p.m. Children, 7 to 14, discover their inner funny side in this week-long camp taught by a Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey circus clown. Students will learn clown history, character development, physi- cal comedy, juggling and more. Camp takes place at the Hermiston Com- munity Center. Cost: $50 for residents; $63 for non-residents. Details: Herm- iston Parks & Rec at 541-667-5018 or www.hermiston.or.us/parks-recre- ation/recreation-guide. Story Illustration 101, Hermiston Parks & Rec, Monday-Thursday, July 9-12, Session 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Session 2: 1 to 4 p.m. Children, ages 7 to 14 will learn the art of story illustra- tion from the beginning. Students will write their own creative stories, for which they will draw pictures. Camp is held at the Hermiston Community Center. Cost: $48 for residents; $60 for non-residents. Details: Hermiston Parks & Rec at 541-667-5018 or www. hermiston.or.us/parks-recreation/ recreation-guide. Discovering the Artist in You-Begin- ning/Intermediate Drawing, Hermis- ton Parks & Rec Monday-Thursday, July 23-26, Session 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Session 2: 1 to 4 p.m. For ages 7 to 14. If you enjoy drawing this class is for you! Learn the basics such as line, form, perspective and more. Student should bring two or three items or Continued on page 7
