The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to announced that we are in our 4th Year of running FREE Summer Camp Listings for ANYONE/ANYWHERE in The Bahamas!

Summer is a time for children, and we want to ensure your children have a great summer. As a community service, The Bahamas Weekly allows anyone running a Summer Camp in The Bahamas to list all their information about their camp viewable to hundreds of thousands each month for FREE.

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Here is what SUMMER 2009 has in store

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND:

Jun 22- 26: Annual Summer Soccer Camp, at the Freeport Football Rugby Club. 9am to 3pm daily. Professional visiting and local coaches put on the 5th annual camp teaching fundamentals and skill development. $175 per child and includes two (2) soccer uniforms, all lunches, water, and snacks. Contact Richard Malcolm for more info: 242-373-5816 or email: derek.archer1@gmail.com Click for REGISTRATION FORM

Jun 22- 27: BNT's Summer Safari, Rand Nature Centre, Settler's Way. 35 spaces available - first come, first served. Ages 8 to 14 years. 9am to 3pm. Hands on activities, National Park visits, adventurous expeditions and field studies. Lunch, materials and gear supplied. Call 352-5438. bnt@bnt.bs BNT members: $100. Non-members: $150

Jun 22 - Jul 17: Ms. D's Going Green Summer Fun Program, Lucaya International School. 4 week long (Monday to Friday) summer skills program for children ages 5-11. From 9am to 3pm. During your child’s time in the program, they will be involved in the following activities: Interactive learning : brainteasers/ brain busters, Swimming, Drama, Musical Activities – playing, singing, dancing and listening, Sports , Classroom Experiments, Baking and Craft Activities, Supervised games indoors and out, Field trips. AND c hildren will learn how to plant and take care of a vegetable garden, make and use compost, grow plants, make art out of ‘trash’, visit the recycling plant in Freeport (Presto recycling) and many other activities that teach them how they can be pro-active and take care of their Earth. $30/day, $150/week, and a $25 registration fee. Camp T-Shirt and Scrapbook included. Info at 373-4004, 441-0120  tdolmont@hotmail.com

Jun 22 - Jul 17: Musical Peacock Fine Arts Camp, lessons on a variety of instruments, including piano and drums, music theory, dance and drama.   4 to 14 years. 9am to 1pm weekdays. Daily snack provided. C ontact the school @ 352-3049 Mon - Fri, 10:00am to 6:00pm or email us at musicalpeacock@gmail.com

Jun 22 - Jul 31: Camp Williams, Eight Mile Rock. Ages: 4-8yrs. 9am - 4pm. Join us for six weeks of extra learning! Swimming, Study sessions, Painting, Basketball, Junkanoo Pasting and more! Field trips : Humane Society, Horse Stable and Movie Outings! $55.00 a week includes Hot Lunch. Contact Mrs. Patrice Williams at 348-3399 (h), 533-9827(c) or 533-2767 (c)

Jun 22 - Aug 1: YMCA Camp Curly Tail, Ages 3 to 13 years. 8:30am to 5:30pm. Reg fee $10. $50/week. Swimming, Basketball, Spanish, Math, English, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Youth Talk, Field Trips and Talent Show. Hot lunch for $2.50 to $3.50 daily for Baby Bugs, and older children hot lunch for $4.590 to $5.00 daily.  Phone: 242-352-7074 or ymcabahamas@hotmail.com

Jun 22 - Aug 1: Fourth Annual Camp Arawaks. Ages 3 to 12. Six weeks. Offering swimming, arts and crafts, soccer, reading comprehension and math, dance, drama, cheerleading, field trips and much more. Cost: $100 weekly, hot lunch included. 8:30am to 5:30pm. To be held at #11 Beginning Drive, South Bahamia. For further information, please call 242-352-1518 or 441-2831.  oaddmarketing@yahoo.com

Jun 29-Jul 11: RATS Summer Shakespeare School - Students MUST attend every session. Monday to Friday,  9:30am and 3:30pm (SHARP). Venue is The Dack Home; #1 Symonette Drive, Fortune Bay. $295 per child. Children will bring their own healthy lunch and snacks to every session. Water will be provided. If interested obtain an application form from Erica Paine at epaine@coralwave.com

Jun 29 - Jul 4: Kids Art Camp, New Providence Community Church (NPCC), 4 five-day sessions starting Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20. Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Junkanoo. Monday to Thursday 9am to 2:30pm, Fridays 9am to 12noon. Ages 9 - 12 years. $175 per week. Instructor: Imogine Walkine. 242-327-1660 or email imowalk@gmail.com

Jul 6, 7: Devard Darling Football Camp -  Freeport Football Rugby Club, Boys ages 11 to 16 years. 9am to 3pm. Register on site. FREE entry. More info HERE

Jul 6 - 10: Vacation Bible School at Lucaya Presbyterian Kirk, 9:00-12:00 and Snack Provided. Cost:  FREE Ages:  4-11 years. Call 242-373-6692 for additional information and to register.

Jul 20 - 24: Lucaya Youth Theatre Society Summer Drama Camp, Symonette Drive, Fortune Bay.  The LYTS Camp is a camp aimed at 5 to 9 year old children focusing on speech, drama, art, song and dance. It is strictly limited to 24 children. There will be a small presentation for parents on Friday 24^th at 2:00pm. Jackie Dack is the director and Natalia Gonzalez is assistant director. Four other ‘Camp Champs’ will be leading various sessions and leading small group work. All those involved are volunteers.$125.00.  There is no day fee.  Children must attend for the full week.  Cheques made payable to "Lucaya Youth Theatre Society". To secure a place, complete the attached application form and hand in along with the fee to #1 Symonette Drive, Fortune Bay (call 374-2879 to check someone is in first). Children must wear their camp T-shirt every day.  They must wear shorts/skorts and must wear closed toe tennis shoes to protect their feet.

Jul 20-31: Potcake Pals Summer Camp, GB Humane Society, Coral Road. 9am to 1pm, 6 - 12 years. $150 per child. Learn animal care, puppy obedience, info on why we spay/neuter, what GBHS does and who we are. Field trips to Kayak Nature tours, Caribbean Vet, Pine Tree Stables, Garden of the Groves, and beach excursions with puppies. Camp shirt, artis & crafts, lunch on Fridays. Register at our headquarters on Coral Road. Info: 242-352-2477, 351-9325.

Freeport Bible Preschool: Hours-8:30a.m-5:30pm. Computer Classes, Dance, Karate, & Field Trips. Call 242- 352-7600/7603 freeportbiblepreschool@ hotmail.com

Grand Bahama Sailing Camp - Beginners welcome! Learn basic seamanship, boat safety, knots, racing tactics and much more Certified Instructors. Minimum age 8 years old.   $250.00 per child- fantastic value for serious summer fun for boys and girls!   Limited space- to sign up, call Sarah Rolle, 373 9603, Joe Thompson 441 9016, Toby Olssen 373 4073, Penny Roberts   351 6933 or Chris Paine 727 5041.

NEW PROVIDENCE:

Jun 1 (pre-camp) through Aug 28: Annual Summer Laser Tag Camp, at Planet Play - Mall at Marathon (old sky box building). 9am to 2pm daily (early drop off 8am - late picku-up 4 pm). Kids enjoy laser tag, video games, pool table, kareokee,  table games, filed trips. $75 per child and includes lunch . Contact The Manager for more info: 242-394-6600 or email: planetplay19@yahoo.com Other camps welcomed!

June/July/August: "After the Bell" Wannago Summer Camp, Wong's Plaza on Madeira St. Jun 1 to 19th Pre-Camp; Jun 22 to Jul 9th Junkanoo Jamboree (Bahamian culture and heritage); Jul 13th to Aug 7th Bahama Drama; and Aug 10th to Sept 4th Music Mix.  $65 a week from 7:30am-6pm, includes weekly field trip. 4yr to 11yrs. WANNAGO offers, fun, stimulating, safe experiences, for each child in which learning and helpful interaction ensues with: Team Building & Skillastics, Movie Making, Recording a Radio Jingle, Hobby Intros, Weekly Field Trips, Character Education Fun, Classic Kids Movies, Library & Storytelling Outdoors, Soccer, Archery, Photography, Debate, Explorations & Much More. Ph. 328 0554
Email: info@rightafterthebell.com

June: Seaventure Summer Camp at Dolphin Encounters, a ton of marine fun for campers along with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratio. Each 5-day camp includes meeting our dolphins & sea lions, two camp shirts,  a backpack, marine activities, games & crafts, swimming, lunch and snacks.  Activities are different each camp session, with six weeks of camp for both the younger and older campers. Spaces are limited so make your reservation and payment to secure your child’s ticket to adventure this summer! Click HERE for more info

Jul 9-11: Devard Darling Football Camp,  Tom 'The Bird' Grant Sports and Recreational Complex. Boys ages 11 to 16 years. 9am to 3pm. Register on site. FREE entry. More info HERE

Jun 22 - Jul 4: Island Detectives Science Camp, The Meridian School at Unicorn Village. Ages 2 -12. 5 weeks learning about engineering, aeronautics, physics, space and bio-chemistry while they solve weekly cases using science standards. Weekly science themes are mixed with swimming and sports. Aftercare available 3:15 - 5 pm for $10/day. On July 23, 6:30 pm parents can attend a Science Presentation and Exhibition for $20. Refreshments included. On JFK Drive behind Imperial Mattress. $50 registration and $150 per week $650 for entire 5 weeks. Call: 242-328-1151 or 2. www.themeridianschool.com E: info@unicorn-village.com

Jun 22 - Jul 17: EduCamp: Spanish/Math/Reading, Children can Learn Through Play!  Ages 4 - 12 years. 9am to 3pm with early drop off/late pick up options. The cost is $160.00 per session with snacks included. Registration if $20.00. Contact Ms. Seymour nish2s@yahoo.com or 461-1073/676-2097. Registration starts June 2nd. Limited spaces. Qualified Teachers with over 20 years experience.

Jun 22 - Jul 18: Dance Bahamas School Summer Camp, 9 am - 3 pm daily. Registration is now in progress at the school at #7 Base Road Business Centre, Nassau St. 242-328-7588.

Jun 22- 27: BNT's Summer Safari, Retreat Gardens, Village Rd. 35 spaces available - first come, first served. Ages 8 to 14 years. 9am to 3pm. Hands on activities, National Park visits, adventurous expeditions and field studies. Lunch, materials and gear supplied. Call 352-5438. bnt@bnt.bs BNT members: $100. Non-members: $150

Jun 22 - Aug 21: Camperdown Summer Camp, Camperdown Riding Club. 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, except holidays. Register at the barn office. 242-324-2065.

Jun 29 - Jul 4: Jessica's Tileworks Studio, ages 7 to 13 years. Mon - Thurs from 9 to 3pm. Fridays 9 to 1pm. Basic skills and talents in the creative arts, cooking, and decorating. 4 Workshops to choose from: 1) Basic Art Skills  2) Moving from 2D to 3D Ceramics 3) Craft Skills/Basic Decorating Skills  4) Culinary/Basic Cooking and Baking  $500 for full workshop, or $20 per day. Limited to 10 kids. Contact Jessica Colebrooke 242-324-3533  JessicaTileworks@gmail.com

Jun 29 - Jul 4: Bahamas Safety NET Kids Camp - Island Jujutsu and Karate, Carmichael Rd, 8am to 1pm weekdays. Kids today are very vunerable, and need to be educated on the various dangers that they may come up against. Well this summer give your child an opportunity to do more than just have fun, let them learn how to survive. We are offering the phyical skills ofkarate and judo and the Amber Alert Certified Safety NET Program. They will walk away champions, confident and ready to face whatever life throws at them.

First Session begins Monday June 29 and the Second begins Monday July 13. Each session runs for 2 weeks, Monday - Friday 8am - 1pm and cost $150. Each camper will get a T-Shirt, work book, judo gi and Safety NET DVD.  242-361-6733. Gnewry@gmail.com

Jun 29 - Jul 7: 12th Annual Explorers Camp - Cybertech Training Centre. Monday to Friday. 9am to 3pm. For Primary, Junior and Seconday students. After care available til 5:30pm. $50 per week. Reading, Math, Spanish, Spelling, Computers, Creole, English, Science, Fieldtrips. Register before May 29th for a free gift. 242-322-4233 or visit: www.cttcbahamas.com

Jun  29 - Jul 17: The 2nd Annual Robotics Camp, The Science Institute. 9:00am to 3:00pm, grades 4 and up. $275/wk. College of the Bahamas’ School of Hospitality. emphasize fun in learning, our main objective is to teach and stimulate.   If your child is open, curious, a team player, not easily distracted and willing to learn, we invite you to consider us. The camp focuses on combining the fields of design, engineering and science in the form of small projects.   Students will build small machines, not unlike those of Leonardo DaVinci and others from Ancient Greece. A special 'inventor's lunch' will be on sale each day.  Call 242- 433-5500 or 465-2652, or email me Jurgen Riedel at : jriedel@thescienceinstitute.com  We offer a one day seminar for parents and students on Saturday, July 11^th from 9:00 to 12:00.   www.thescienceinstitute.com

Jun 29 - Jul 31: Music & Art Camp, Woods Music School, Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5:30pm.  5 to 15 years. Call for more info: 242-328-0762, 323-5064

Jun 29 - Jul 31: The Sea Waves Aquatic Team Summer Swim Lessons for all ages, 3 to adults, Mondays through Fridays, 1 hr. daily at 3, 4 or 5 p.m., from Monday, at the South Beach Pools Complex, East Street South.  $50 per week and spaces are still available. Special times and prices are available for other summer camps who wish to include either lessons or a fun swim outing to their program. Please contact Head Coach Shirley Mireault at 324-2445 or email at seawavesaquaticteambahamas@ hotmail.com

Jun 29 to Aug 7: Day Camp 2009 - "A Super-Hero Summer!", Adventure Learning Centre.  Drop-off begins at 8:00am, pick-up is 3:30-4:00. After-care until 5pm/$5 additional/day.Age 6 to 12 years. Features include archery, team sports, fitness, animal care class, music, crafts, horse-rides, Bible class, going to the beach, educational outings, a caring Christian atmosphere, and a place where lasting friendships are made. Each week $70,  includes lunch, and snack. 4 day weeks due to holidays $56.Registration now between 8:00am and 5:00pm. A $30 deposit required.Laura Danek at 341-3366, 361-2120, 466-1159, or by email:  laurad@alcbahamas.org

Jun 29 - Aug 14: Summer Swim Camp, Dolphin Swimming Club. 9am to 12 noon. Monday to Friday. Ages 4 to 14 years. For the first-time swimmer, the focus of the camp is to teach the fundamentals of swimming.  These are: proper body position, breathing, increased comfort level with the water and water safety. For the developing swimmer, we will teach the basics of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly and help increase their overall level of fitness.  As skill levels enhance, your child will transition from one group to the next.  Approx. 2 hours of swim instruction per day. Instructors have Red Cross CPR certification. Forms and more info at: www.dolphinswimmingclub.com

July: Seaventure Summer Camp at Dolphin Encounters, a ton of marine fun for campers along with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratio. Each 5-day camp includes meeting our dolphins & sea lions, two camp shirts,  a backpack, marine activities, games & crafts, swimming, lunch and snacks.  Activities are different each camp session, with six weeks of camp for both the younger and older campers. Spaces are limited so make your reservation and payment to secure your child’s ticket to adventure this summer! Click HERE for more info

Jul 1 -17: Performing Arts Summer Camp, Educators Justilien, Coleby, Josey & Musgrove from the Performing Arts Department at Government High School conduct a "Magnet Performing Arts Summer Camp 2009." 9am -1 pm offering classes in dance, band, choral, hand bells, piano and recorder for children 6 - 14 years. 242-565-2894, 434-2170, 427-0301 or 552-0961.

Jul 6 - 18: International Judo Camp - All Star Family Centre, coaching by world-reknown international coaches Gerald Lafon, and Ron Landry. Week 1: July 6-9 and July 11th, Week 2: July 13-16th and July 18th. Hours: 8am to 3pm Mon - Thurs and Sat 1-4pm. Ages 7 to 19 years. Tournament on Saturday. USA attendees welcome! $250/wk and lunch included. American participants get breakfast/dinner. Contact D'Arcy Rahming at daishihan@gmail.com or 242-364-6773 Registration Deadline: June 15th. Form and More info

July 6 - Aug 14: The Salvation Army Erin Gilmour School, 31 Mackey Street. Ages 6 to 15 years. Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. $50 per week, includes lunch. Computers, field trips, sciences and more. Contact Lisa Armbrister, salarmy@coralwave.com or call 242- 393-2340

Jul 6 - 24: Summer Hip Hop Media Camp, DJ Counsellor, 9am to 3pm weekdays. Carmichael Primary School, Carmichael Rd. 9 - 16 years. $50 a week. Counsellormusic@gmail.com or call 242-677-5813.

Jul 6 - 31: The 22nd annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp, ages 5 -19, with talented instructors, guest speakers, college coaches and NBA personalities. Forms at the Bahamas Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Harold Road or at Bahamas Academy, Wulff Rd. Register by July 22. Held at the HD Colburn Gym at Bahamas Academy. 242-341-4022, 393-3381.

Jul 6 - 31: Kemp Road Urban Renewal Summer Fun Camp - 9am to 1pm weekdays. St. James Road. Lunch provided. Bible quizzes, singing, crafts, sports, Junkanoo, dance, hiking, gardening, fishing, beach picnic, guest speakers, field trips, community service. Call: 242-394-7966/7  Email: kpedican@hotmail.com

Jul 6 - 31: Art Camp at Popop Studios, instructor artist John Cox, BFA. Ages 8 to 15 years. Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm daily. $700 per child. 15 Student limit. More info at 242-322-7834 or 424-5859.  www.popopstudios.com

Jul 6 - Aug 7: Scrap Book Camps, The Scrapbook Cottage, 54 Dowdeswell & Deveaux Street. 242-356-6747, $25.00 -Registration Fee, $200.00- Weekly Fee. Week  Themes: "All About Me", "My Summer Vacation", "What I  Love About You" (family theme), and "BFF's Album". All supplies included. More info HERE

July 10-12: Players Paradise Weekend, FREE Football camp starring NFL Players. Registration forms available at 100 Jamz Radio.

Jul 13 - 31: Art Summer Program, The Place for Art. Discover great artists and calligraphy for children. 9am to 12noon. 9 years or older - limit to 6 students per 3 week (45 hrs) session. $450 includes all supplies. theplaceforart@yahoo.com 242-393-8834, 557-9979

Jul 13 - 31: Bahamian Architecture for Teens, introductory course. I:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Limit of 6 students. $450 includes materials, instruction, and field trips. theplaceforart@yahoo.com or call 242-393-8834 or 557-9979

Jul 27 - Aug 1: Miss Teen Fantasy Camp, Atlantis, Paradise Island. Once in a lifetime 5 day pageant experience. The only pageant camp endorsed by the Miss Universe Organization. Find out more HERE.

August: Seaventure Summer Camp at Dolphin Encounters, a ton of marine fun for campers along with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratio. Each 5-day camp includes meeting our dolphins & sea lions, two camp shirts,  a backpack, marine activities, games & crafts, swimming, lunch and snacks.  Activities are different each camp session, with six weeks of camp for both the younger and older campers. Spaces are limited so make your reservation and payment to secure your child’s ticket to adventure this summer! Click HERE for more info

Aug 4 - 21: Young Builders: Developing Young Christian Builders to Reinforce Godly Homes, Life Changers Ministries Int’l, Bacardi Road. Last Month of summer... who’s gonna keep the kids? And you don’t have any more vacation time left… We have the solution just for you at Young Builders. Fun, Fun & More Fun…..Build Creative Abilities with Crafts,  Nature Walks, Cooking Time & Lots More…Lunch included. 9:00am-3:00pm. 3yrs-13yrs.   $50/child, or $40/child for 2 registered, or $30 for 3 registered. For further information contact Auntie Audra @ (242)341-8635

August 10 - 14: BREEF Marine Summer Camp, ages 8-14. Join us as we learn about and explore our marine environment with daily field trips and hands-on activities. Ardastra Gardens. 9am-3pm. Cost: $150 – non-members, $100 – members. Contact us at 242-327-9000 or email us at breef@breef.org for details. Join in on the fun! 

ELEUTHERA:

Jun 15 -Jul 4: The 4th Annual Out Islands Bahamas Adventures Surf Camp - Three, 6 -ay sessions. Learn to Surf at some of the Bahamas’ best waves, when the conditions are nice and small and good for learning. Warm weather, warm water and warm people make June a great time to surf in Eleuthera. Contact: Tom at 242-335-0349 or 242-551-9635. Or email tom@bahamasadventures.com  Click TITLE-Link to direct to website with full information.

June 29-July 5    Navigators Camp: Ages 14-17     Camp Symonette, James’ Cistern. Older teens are the navigators who must take the lead. Navigators will get to explore nature, beaches, caves, and take part in recreational activities including basketball scavenger hunts and wacky sports. Various workshops each day. Small group times will encourage building bonds of trust and reflection on God’s Word. Gatherings in morning and evening with meaningful worship as well as displaying talents learned in the daily workshops. Includes a t-shirt, name-tag, meals, transportation in Eleuthera and accommodations. Register now! Space is limited! Bo Hengy Leaves Nassau: Sunday, June 28 at 4:45p.m. Randy McCurdy  (242) 456-5280 rmccurdy@bahamasmethodist.org Camp Begins: Monday, June 29 at 9:00 a.m. Camp Ends: Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 p.m. Bo Hengy Leaves Gov’s Harbour: Sunday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. www.methodistyouthcamps.com

July 7-12: Explorers Camp : Ages 10-13    Camp Symonette, James’ Cistern.   Pre-teens and early teens are exploring the world around them daily. As an explorer, the week-long programme provides opportunities to explore God’s creation including beaches, caves, nature walks and recreational activities including basketball, scavenger hunts   and wacky sports. Explorers will participate in daily workshops and display their talents   during evening gatherings. Devotionals in the morning and evening ensure fun and meaningful exploration of God’s word through song and bible stories.  Space is limited so make sure you register early. Includes t-shirt, name-tag, meals, transportation in Eleuthera and accommodations. Register now! Bo Hengy Leaves Nassau: Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00 a.m. Randy McCurdy  (242) 456-5280 rmccurdy@bahamasmethodist.org Camp Begins: Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. Camp Ends: Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. Bo Hengy Leaves Gov’s Harbour: Sunday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. www.methodistyouthcamps.com

Adventures Camp: Ages 6-9     July 14-19     Camp Symonette, James’ Cistern. Campers in this age category are out for fun and adventure - they are the adventurers. As an adventurer, the weeklong programme at Camp Symonette will provide opportunities for fun around the campsite, and on the island of Eleuthera. Scavenger hunts, kickball competitions and exciting workshops are all a part of the week’s activities. Adventurers will enjoy the beach, caves, nature walks and sporting activities including basketball, 4-square, dodgeball, and more. Adventurers will participate in exciting workshops including dance, music, and art and craft activities. Mornings and evenings will be filled with God’s word through songs and bible stories. Included is a t-shirt, name-tag, meals, transportation in Eleuthera and accommodations. Register now! Space is limited! http://www.methodistyouthcamps.com/   Randy McCurdy  (242) 456-5280 rmccurdy@bahamasmethodist.org

ABACO

Abaco Foundations Annual Summer Camp

OREGON, USA - Bahamas Snow Kids Camp - Join the first Winter Olympian for the Bahamas at High Cascade, Mount Hood on two 9-day camps from July 6th to 25th. Ags 13 - 17 years. Read more.