Parent 2018 Summer Camp Preview
May 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 7
Eastern Oregon
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Camp takes place at the Hermiston
Community Center. Cost: $48 for resi-
dents; $60 for non-residents. Details:
Hermiston Parks & Rec at 541-667-
5018 or www.hermiston.or.us/parks-
recreation/recreation-guide.
Hydromania Summer Science
Camp, Umatilla Electric Cooperative.
Three two-week camps run 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Armand Larive Middle School
in Hermiston; sessions are June 18-29,
July 2-13 (no camp July 4), and July
16-27. The camps are open to stu-
dents who have completed 4th and
5th grades. UEC will provide a free
shuttle for camp session 1 only; call
541-289-1558 for more info. This camp
focuses on science, water, our environ-
ment and energy through hands-on
experiments and activities, field trips
and interaction with other students.
Campers must bring their own sack
lunch and dress appropriately for the
weather and activities. Cost: $50 per
two-week session; limited scholarships
available. Details: 541-289-1558 or
www.umatillaelectric.com/programs/
youth-programs/hydromania.
RecTennis Summer Camp, U.S. Ten-
nis Association. Camp runs from 8 a.m.
to noon, June 18 to Aug. 17 (no camp
on July 4). This new version of summer
tennis camp involves USTA-trained in-
structors, age-appropriate equipment
and games to energize children from
6 to 14. Camp takes place at Armand
Larive Middle School and focuses on
tennis and movement as well as read-
ing, arts and crafts. No previous experi-
ence is required. Students must bring
athletic shoes, lunch and water. Cost:
$95 per week (purchase five weeks for
the cost of four). A 90-min-
ute afternoon class is also
available. Details: 541-667-
5018 or www.rectennis.com/
hermiston.
Skyhawks Sports Camps,
a different camp is offered
each month. Half-day camps
run 9 a.m. to noon; full-day
camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most camps are held at
Butte Park. Sports Sampler
Camp, June 18 to 22, half- or
full-day, Butte Park. Offers
a variety of sports; full-day
camp includes supervised
swim in the afternoon. Designed to
help children ages 6 to 11 discover
and develop athletic skills, teamwork,
sportsmanship and respect. Mini-Hawk
Camp (soccer, baseball & basketball),
July 9 to 13, Butte Park. Half-day camp
for ages 4 to 7 teaches athletic skills,
hand and eye coordination, balance
and movement. Basketball/Soccer
Camp, half-day camp, July 9 to 13,
Full Service Event Facility
12000 Sq. Ft. Great Room
3 Meeting Rooms
Executive Board Room
Commercial Kitchen
Integrated Audio Visual Equipment
Parties • Private Events • Corporate Training
541.289.9800 eotechermiston.com
Butte Park; full-day camp, July 23-27,
Victory Square Park. For beginning to
intermediate skill levels, ages 6 to 11;
camp will focus on passing, shooting,
dribbling and fundamentals of the
sport. Multi-Sport camp (dodgeball,
capture the flag & ultimate frisbee),
Aug. 13 to 17, half- or full-day, Butte
Park. Camp for youth from 6 to 11 will
introduce a variety of sports in one set-
ting, learning the rules and essentials
of each sport. Full-day camp includes
supervised swim in the afternoon.
Cost: $109 for a half-day camp, $129
for full day camp. Details: 800-804-
3509 or www.skyhawks.com.
Ambassadors Soccer Camp, Sand-
stone Middle School. Sponsored by
New Hope Community Church. Camp
runs from July 17-21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
M-Th and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. This
youth soccer camp is for youth ages 6
to 14, Ambassadors Soccer Camps are
designed to give developing players
and opportunity to learn basic and ad-
vanced skills in an encouraging, Chris-
tian environment. This faith-based
camp offers a multi-cultural experience
from a team of international coaches
sharing technical and tactical instruc-
tion. Cost: $130. Details: 541-564-1194
or tedbear@eotnet.net.
Fun at the Fair Kids Camp, Eastern
Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC).
Camp runs Tues. to Fri., Aug. 7-10, 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This camp for youth
entering 1st through 5th grade this fall.
Fair Camp teaches about all the things
that go on behind the scenes at the
Umatilla County Fair. From crafts to
taking in stage entertainment, children
will truly have fun at
the fair. Students must
work well in large
groups. Cost: $75.
Details: 541-567-6121
or www.umatillacoun-
tyfair.net/fair-forms.
LA GRANDE
La Grande Sum-
mer Music Day Camp,
Emerson Music Arts.
Monday through Fri-
day. Pre-K to second
grade camp runs June
11-15 or July 16-20,
9:00 a.m. to noon;
third to sixth grade camp runs June
22-30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuition is $80
for pre-K to 2nd grade, $100 for 3rd to
6th grade. 30 percent sibling discount
available. This year’s theme is Jungle
Adventure! Camp includes instrument
building, ensemble, singing, art, dance,
and drama. Children for pre-K group
must be age 4 by June 1. Details: 541-
605-0425 or www.emersonmusicarts.
com/music-camps.
Wet ‘N Wild Water Fun, La Grande
Parks, Monday through Friday, July 30
to Aug. 3, 1p.m. to 4:30 p.m. minimum
age 5. Held at Rotary Pavilion, Pioneer
Park. Fun, games and sports all with
water added, be prepared to get wet
and have fun! Don’t forget to wear
water clothes and bring a towel. Cost:
$35. Details: search for “water fun”
activities at www.lagrandeparks.org.
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