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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008 - 10:08:50 AM |
The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to announced that we are beginning our 3rd 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.
People are already making plans for summer, so get your Camp Info to us NOW!
Email us all your details now (about, location/island/address, cost, ages, sex specific, contact info, how to register)
to:
Editor@thebahamasweekly.com
Here is what Summer 2008 will have in store:
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND:
June 16 to August 7: Camp Arawaks Summer Camp – Don’t miss the fun this summer. Open to ages 3 to 12, and weekdays from 9 to 5pm. Programmes with qualified instructors in swimming, gymnastics, dance, arts and crafts, cheerleading and more. Daily rate: $35.00; weekly rate, $125.00, hot lunch included. For more info contact Robyn Adderley at 352-1518 or email:
robynmadderley@hotmail.com for registration form.
June 23 - 27: 2008 Premier League GBI 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 Registration forms can be downloaded in a related article HERE.
Jun 23-28: NFL JPD Football Camp, GB Sports Complex. Facilitated by Bahamian Bahamas Youth Football coaches and players. As part of the empowerment program model of BYF, this is quite an accomplishment, especially for the coaches. Capacity for 150 children. Ages 12 -14. Free for all interested young boys and girls. More info at
242-557-6878, or email:
bahamasyouthfootball@hotmail
.com
June 23 - 27: 23rd Annual Softly Robins Basketball Camp, Jack Hayward Gymnasium, 8:30am to 1:00pm daily. Boys and girls 7 - 17 years. FREE
June 23 - Aug 18: Ms. D's Summer Fun Program - Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Ages 6 to 11 years. Lucaya International School, Chesepeake Drive. Summer Skills Program: interactive learning, swimming, drama, musical activities, sports, baking, games and field trips. Contact Tara Doherty at 373-4004/441-0120 or email for registration form: pypcoordinator@lucayainternatio
nalschool.com. Fees: $30/day, $150/week.
June 23 - July 18: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance - Weekdays 9:00am - 2:00pm. Karate, Arts & Crafts, Indoor Games, Basketball, Field Trips, Bowling, Literacy, Numeracy. Wallace Groves Auditorium (Mary, Star of the Sea School). Boys & Girls 5 to 11 years. $60.00 per week or $200.00 for four weeks. Lunch available each day for a minimal fee. Info Joye Ritchie-Greene: 242-375-0300 or 374-4234.
thebmaa@hotmail.com
June 30 - July 12: Regency Arts Theatre School (RATS) - 10 to 16 year olds. Only 36 places - first come, first served. Intense acting and theatre school culminating in two performances. More information HERE
June 30 - July 25: The City of Freeport District Council 11th Annual Camp -caters to some 600 children at three camp sites: Susan J. Wallace Community Centre, Walter Parker Primary School and St. Georges' High School. 5 - 14 years. 9:00am - 1:00pm Activities: computer, arts & craft, sewing, etiquette, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, academics (math & english) and lots more. FREE. Registration forms may be picked up from the Council's Office # 17 Pioneer's Professional Plaza, Pioneer's Way.
June 30-July 25: Summer Enrichment Programs at the Beacon School,
Ages 3-13, $60.00/week 8:30am - 3:45pm. Includes hot lunches, arts & crafts, music, sports, and games. $35.00/Half day/per week 8:30am-1pm. Contact 242-352-8445 or 375-7170.
June 30 - August 1: Summer Camp for TEENS, with Deborah Pratt. Grades 7 to 12. Monday to Friday, 9am to Noon at the GB Chamber of Commerce. $50 per week. Learn public speaking skills, table etiquette, self-esteem & character building traits, field trips, fitness, guest speakers. Deborah is a certified trainer/motivational speaker, and columnist for the Freeport News. Contact: dapsbusserv@yahoo.com or call 242-352-7562 or 533-3330.
July 7 - 11: Dry Places and Wet Spaces, Bahamas National Trust, fun learning in the outdoors. The Rand Nature Centre, 8:30am to 12:30pm. First 35 - first come first served. Ages 5 to 12 years. $150/wk for Non-Members or $100/wk for Members. 242-352-5438. BNT@bnt.bs
July 7, 8: Devard Darling Football Camp, Freeport Football Rugby Club. 8am to 4pm each day. Boys & girls ages 11 to 16 years.Register on site at 8am.
FREE.
info@asonefoundation.org www.asonefoundation.org
July 7- August 1: Camp Eureka, Church of the Ascension Auditorium. Ages 8 - 12. $175 / 2 weeks, or $300/mo. 9am to 1pm. A summer of adventure, discovery and fun for kids. Call Monique Wilchcombe 351-8198 for more information. amwilch@hotmail.com
July 7 - August 15: Summer Sailing Camp, Grand Bahama Sailing Club. 8 to 15 years. Expanded fleet of 22 boats. Three 2-week programs: July 7-18, July 21 - August 1, August 4 - 15. Two weeks is $300 per child. No 1-week programs. Three instructors from USA. Seven children per instructor. 9am to 4pm daily. Lunch and drinks included. Certificates upon completion. Contact Sarah Rolle at 373-9603 or email sassbahamas@hotmail.com for a registration form.
July 14 - 18: Go for the Gold Summer Club 2008, Lucaya Presbyterian Church. Weekdays 9am to Noon. Only $30 a week. Open to all primary school children. Fee includes Free bowling on Saturday! Bible study, crafts, games, music and bowling. For more info: 242-351-3575.
Aug 6 – 9: Young Life’s Summer Kamp Paradise 2008, High Rock. Grades 9 – 12. $200 each and covers the cost of transportation to and from High Rock all the exciting events, your hotel lodging, and your meals at camp for four days. $25 asap to reserve your spot.
Dominate on the beach volleyball courts. Relax while kayaking.
Scream as you ride on the banana boat. Catch as many fish as you can for the real ‘Down Home Fish Fry.’ Experience Huge Young Life Clubs and real-life cabin discussions…all at the beautiful
Ocean Peal Resort in High Rock. Young Life is a non-denominational Christian organization that ministers to teenagers all over the world.
Young Life is known worldwide for its developments in effective camping for teens. Contact Marvin Rolle or Juliet Benjamin at 242-352-6289 or 225-0108, or MarvinJRolle@yahoo.com
August 9 - 16: Kids Sea Camp, UNEXSO located on Port Lucaya Marina. Must be 8 years and older, and able to swim. Co-hosted by several organizations; Pelican Bay, The Ministry of Tourism. More info HERE. 242-373-1244. Nikki@unexso.com
NEW PROVIDENCE:
June 23 –July 12: All-Star Sports Science Camp. All-Star Family Centre, 5 to 11 years. $225 for three weeks. The camp works on two levels, the theoretical and the practical. Students learn about nutrition, anatomy and mental strategies. They also learn how to jump higher, run faster and move with more agility. This camp is designed after the Olympic Training Centers in the United States. Activities include chess, Judo, soccer, swimming and dodge ball, among others. The camp will be held at YWCA dolphin drive and All-Star Family Centre Joe Farrington Road. 8-30 am – 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 – 1 pm on Fridays. Contact Benita Rahming at 364-6773 or email: allstarbahamas@gmail.com. Registration deadline June 7.
June 23 – July 25: Little Campers,
Palmdale Primary School. Our program offers preschoolers their first taste of 'camp' within a nurturing and well structured environment. Designed especially with young children in mind, this camp is brimming with games, crafts, stories, sing-alongs, and special themes. Your child will love each day activities, and you will be delighted to see their creativity and social skills blossom. Children must be 3 years old and toilet trained at the start of the program.
Ages: 3-6 years old. 8:30 am - 2:30pm. Registration fee: $15 per/child (non-refundable).
Daily Fee: $15/child. Weekly fee: $60 (including all holidays). Full 5 weeks Session: $300 (including all holidays).
Contact: Ms. N. Rolle at moomooonthemove@hotmail.com
June 23 - August 1: Fine Arts Camp - Ms. Terez Davis (Dynomite Daisy) & other professional artists will be teaching disciplines of Drama, Singing, Music & Dance. Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries Church, Carmichael Road next week. Ages 5 - 15 years. Weekdays 9am to 3pm. Registration $20. Forms available at the Church. Fees $50/week. Contact Lyn Terez Davis at 361-2671/558-9068/557-4684 or dynomitedaisy@msn.com
June 30 - August 1: Sea Waves Aquatic Team Camp - South Beach Pools, (at the end of East Street South , turn left through the gates and drive until you see the pools). We offer classes for all ages:1) baby swim from 6 to 24 months, 2) tots from 2 to 3 years old, 3) children's learn to swim from 3 up, 4) adult learn to swim and stroke improvement/ fitness, 5)aqua aerobics, 6) competitive swimming. Contact the Head Coach at 324-2445 evenings or email : seawavesaquaticteambahamas
@hotmail.com.
June 23 - August 15: Nassau 'Nastics Gymnastics Camp - Monday - Friday for 8 weeks. Ages 3 - 18 years. Gymnastics, Games, Movies, Arts & Crafts, Field Trips. Seagrapes Gym 9am - 1pm; Oakes Field Gym 9am - 2pm. $70 per week, special discount if 3 or more weeks! Healthy lunch provided for nominal fee. Call 242-356-7722, 364-8423 or email nassaunastics@yahoo.com
June 30 - August 29: Robotics and Astronomy (AstroClub Nassau), Ages 8 and up. Two one-week camps to choose from. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:00pm. $200 per week. Young scientists and explorers will learn how to build and program robots, observe the beauty of the universe and learn to become a real explorer. Register at Popop Studios or call 242-393-6574, email info@thescienceinstitute.com
June 30 - August 29: Discovery Centre Science Exploration, have fun learning and exploring science and technology. Ages 8 - 16 years. Electronics, Alternative Energy, Robotics, and Rockets. Info at: help@discoverycentrebahamas.com or call 242-394-6715 or 393-5406
June30 – July 4 & August 4 – 8
:
Flippers, Flukes & Blowholes, Dolphin Encounters -
Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! This week is all about getting to know the special animals we call marine mammals. Kids will focus on art projects, games and animal interactions that teach them about our ocean friends.
Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 4-8, $150.00/wk per child.
June 30 – July 4 & August 4 – 8: Marine Mammal Mania, Dolphin Encounters -
Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! It’s all about the pranksters of the ocean…dolphins, sea lions and other cool marine mammals. This week is jammed full of new animals and cool activities, including meeting a dolphin! Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 9-14. $150.00/wk per child
July 7 – 11 & August 11 –15:
Under Da’ Sea, Dolphin Encounters - Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! Fishes, starfish and sharks! Kids will discover some of the unique traits that make ocean animals special. Week is full of beach exploration, arts & crafts and fun times that make ocean animals come alive. Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 4-8. $150.00/wk per child
July 7 – 11 & August 11 – 15: Aqua Explorers, Dolphin Encounters -
Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! Join us for an amazing look at the creatures that make their home in the world’s coral reefs. For this adventure, we even get face to face with some of our ocean friends while snorkeling in our pristine lagoon! Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 9-14. $150.00/wk per child
July 7 - Aug 1: Police Summer Camps, various locations, 9am to 2pm. Ages 7 to 17 years. More info HERE
July 7 - August 1: Discovery Centre 'Make a Splash' Infant Swim - introduces children to the exciting world of swimming in a fun and safe environment. 6 months to age 5 years. Baby-and-Me 1: 6 to 18 mos; Baby-and-Me 2: 8 mos to 3 yrs; Little Dippers 1 & 2: 3 to 5 years. Instructed by Red Cross certified instructor. Info at: help@discoverycentrebahamas.com or call 242-394-6715 or 393-5406
July 10, 11: Devard Darling Football Camp - Nassau Football Rugby Club. 8am to 4pm each day. Invitation Only, Boys, ages 11-16. Register on site at 8am.
FREE.
info@asonefoundation.org www.asonefoundation.org
July 14 – 18 & August 18 – 22:
It’s a Shelly World, Dolphin Encounters - Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! This week features the unique abilities and lives of animals that carry their homes with them. Hermit crabs, conchs, turtles and others will be highlighted in activities, crafts and games that are fun but still educational. Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 4-8. $150.00/wk per child
July 14 – July 18 & Aug 18 – 22: No Bones About It!: Dolphin Encounters -
Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! Lobsters, jellyfish, starfish and more all have one thing in common… no bones! We will explore the world of the spineless on the rocky shores and on a snorkeling exploration. Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 9-14. $150.00/wk per child
July 21 - August 2: Dry Places and Wet Spaces, Bahamas National Trust, fun learning in the outdoors. The Retreat, 8:30am to 12:30pm. First 35 - first come first served. Ages 5 to 12 years. $150/wk for Non-Members or $100/wk for Members. 242-393-1319. BNT@bnt.bs
July 28 – August 1:
Animal Antics, Dolphin Encounters -
Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! Why do animals play hide-and-seek? Learn how animals find the best hiding places and explore animal camouflage as you check out all the ways whales, sharks, fish, dolphins and penguins blend in with their surroundings. Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm, Ages 4-8. $150.00/wk per child.
July 28 – August 1: Conservation Patrol,
Dolphin Encounters
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Dolphins & Sea Lions, Marine Activities, Games & Crafts, Lunch & Snacks, and Swimming! A habitat is where it’s at! Discover a new habitat and the animals that live there. For a special treat, we will go on a creature safari in search of the cool inhabitants of Blue Lagoon Island! Monday to Friday, 8:30am—4:30pm,
Ages 9-14. $150.00/wk per child
August 11 - 15: BREEF's Marine Summer Camp, Ardastra Gardens, 9am to 3pm. 8 to 13 years. $100 and limited to 30 campers. Reserve NOW.
ELEUTHERA:
June 16 - July 4: Third Annual Bahamas Out-Island Adventures Surf Camp - Three one-week sessions beginning June 16, June 23 and June 30. Surf instruction, kayak, snorkel, caving & more. Youth Camp (Under-18) is first week. Last two weeks are all-age. Day and overnight rates are available. Based at Surfer's Beach with accommodation at Surfer's Haven and Surfer's Beach Manor. Two scholarships to deserving native Bahamian youth (age 6-18). Go to the bahamasadventures.com website. Click on Reservations. Or you can fill out an interest form on the surf school link. We are only going to run weeks that fill up. Currently Week Two (June 23) is on!
Please email BahamasAdventures@hotmail.com for more info.
242-551-9635/ 242-335-0349
ABACO
July 4 - 11: Abaco Foundation's Annual Summer School and Band Camp - provides young people with an interest in music the opportunity to interact with others of like mind and with skilled musicians, foster the development of their skills, and create an appreciation of cultural expressions of The Bahamas. Also includes devotions, Spanish, music instruction (practical & theory), tennis, recreational activities, and public performance by the combined band.
Campers can either stay for 8 days and nights, or attend day camp. Ages 5 - 18 years. Day camp: 9 am – 6 pm, costs $95.00 and includes lunch. Residence Camp: $165.00. Registration fee: $25.00.
Camp Director: Reverend Charles A. Carey 3672009 / www.abacofoundation.org
July 14 - August 11: Friends Environmental Summer Camp, Marsh Harbour, Cooper's Town, and Sandy Point locations. Campers (ages 7 - 9) enjoy interactive classroom lessons with environmental topics, then venture into the great outdoors for a field trip that re-emphasizes the classroom topic. Focuses on Bahamian Biodiversity; important local habitats such as mangrove creeks, coral reefs and pine forests; Conservation and Recycling. The camp teaches skills and provides opportunities for Bahamian youth that may not already be available to them: snorkeling, birdwatching, kayaking and camping to name a few.
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