Camp Superkids is for children with asthma

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center has announced that Camp Superkids, an annual residential week-long camp for children with asthma, ages 7 to 12, will be held July 15-20 at Summit Grove Camp in New Freedom.

“Camp Superkids provides an opportunity for children with asthma to enjoy a traditional summer camp experience,” says Ceal Curry, camp co-director and child life program coordinator at the medical center. “The children not only enjoy the camp activities and sports, but they also learn how to safely be active and have fun while managing their asthma.”

Highlights are:

– Camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, karate, outdoor confidence and teambuilding skills

– Learning how to manage asthma.

– Gaining a strong support system of friends with asthma and positive reinforcement from adults who volunteer their time and services.

– Registered nurses, a physician assistant, respiratory therapists and other non-medical personnel who are on-site the entire week

The cost is $400. Some scholarships are available for those who qualify. At the time of application, a $75 registration fee is due. This registration fee is deducted from the balance of the camp fee.

For more information, visit www.hopkinsbayview.org/campsuperkids; e-mail campsuperkids@gmail.com or call Ceal Curry, (410) 550-0374 or Heather Dougherty, at (717) 578-0465.

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Fair highlights summer camp opportunities

The York County Children and Adolescent Service System Program is the host of a free Summer Camp Fair, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the York Learning Center, 300 E. Seventh Ave., North York.

The event is for York County residents interested in learning about summer camps available to families and children. A variety of different summer camp providers will be represented at the event to discuss their programs and answer questions.

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Register soon for summer dance camps

Registration is open for the 12th annual Summer Dance Camps held in June at B*Dazzled Dance Studios, 17 W. Howard St., Dallastown.

The event, for children and youth ages 7-18, features mini-lessons in a variety of dances and a costumed performance for parents on the last day of camp. Dancers will perform 20 to 25 dances. Snacks, drinks and keepsake workbooks are provided.

The one-week camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 to 15. The cost is $95. The two-week camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 to 15 and 18 to 22. The cost is $180.

Pick up a registration form at the studio, call (717) 577-4409. A 50 percent deposit is required by May 15. For more information, visit www.bdazzleddance.com

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Explore summer camps at EMC open house

Experimental Movement Concepts, 101 W. Main St., New Freedom, has imaginative classes and camps scheduled to keep kids’ creative juices flowing this summer.

To find out what EMC has planned in dance, art, gymnastics, theater and music, stop by the open house, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

The event will feature a tour, meet-the-staff, class observance and band performances.

The summer class and camp sessions run June 25 to Aug. 16. For descriptions, visit www.danceEMC.com and click on summer programs.

For more information, call 227-1166.

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Register soon for York College’s summer music camps

York College’s YCPrep Community Music School is expanding its Summer Music Experience day camps to include a half-day exploratory camp for elementary musicians ages 5-8.

The full-day camp is for ages 13 and older and the half-day junior camp for developing musicians is for ages 9-12. Elementary and junior camps will run July 9-13, and the full-day senior-level camp will run July 16-20.

Staffed by York College division of music faculty members and distinguished guest artists from the region, the camps will feature lessons, age-appropriate class offerings, ensembles and activities designed to keep young musicians motivated and progressing in their studies. All camps will be housed in the Evelyn and Earle Wolf Hall.

Applications and downloadable brochures are available at www.ycp.edu/community-music. For more information, email Susan Loy at sloy@ycp.edu or Gretchen Dekker at gdekkere@ycp.edu, or call 815-1354.

Auditions for placement in the advanced chamber studies track (junior and senior camp only) as well as scholarship auditions will be held on May 4-5 at the College; applications are due no later than April 23 to be considered for these programs.

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Summer adventure camp at Codorus State Park

Hey, kids, get outdoors and play this summer!

Appalachian Outdoor School will be offering the ultimate outdoor adventure day camp for kids ages 8-13 at Codorus State Park in Hanover.

Each camp session will include lots of fun adventures like rock climbing on a 32 foot climbing wall, kayaking on Lake Marburg, fishing from a pontoon boat, disc golf tournaments, lots of outdoor games and swimming at the park’s new pool with two water slides and spraypark.

Campers will also enjoy educational and eco-friendly activities including nature hikes with tree and animal identification, nature crafts, teambuilding games that encourage confidence and trust and hands-on programs with the park naturalist.

Come and enjoy all of these activities and more in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The sessions are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25-29, July 16-20 and Aug. 13-17.

The cost is $190 per camper or $170 per sibling, with pre-care, 8-9 a.m., and post-care, 4-5 p.m.,$45 a week each.

To register or for more information, call Amanda Whitcomb at (717) 642-6944, email whitcombaos@earthlink.net or visit www.appalachianoutdoorschool.com.

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Registration is open for York YMCA sports camps

The York YMCA is accepting registrations for the York YMCA-York Revolution Baseball Camps for youth and teens of all skill levels, ages 8-15.

The Y is also offering coed basketball camps, boys and girls volleyball camps and gymnastic camps, for ages 8-15.

For more information on the camps, go to yorkcoymca.org or email, dmarkel@yorkcoymca.org.

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Register early for popular camps, programs at York JCC

Registration for Summer Mini Camps begins at 5 a.m. Friday, March 23. Registration can be made in person at the JCC, by phone or on-line at www.yorkjcc.org Unless otherwise noted, all camps are held at the JCC, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York.

– Pre-K Sports, 9-10 a.m. June 11-15
AGES: 3-5. Participants will be introduced to a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, football, tumbling, track and field and tennis. Participants will have fun learning new skills, making new friends and playing games. Cost: $66.

–Sports Club, 9-10:15 a.m. June 18-22
AGES: 5-9. This camp is an introduction to sports and related activities that offers children an opportunity to learn individual skills in soccer, basketball, football, tennis and other athletic activities. Children also learn social interaction, self-esteem, and sportsmanship. Cost: $75.

– Superheroes Adventures, 9-10 a.m. June 25-29
AGES: 4-7. Using their imaginations, participants will discover different ways to move and explore as they embark on secret missions and play creative games. Miss Holly uses music and equipment to present this one-of-a-kind interactive experience. Children may wear a superhero costume. Cost: $66.

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Register soon for Nature Discovery summer programs

The York County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for its popular Nature Discovery summer programs. The specialty weeks combine recreation and education for children and youth ages 3 to 15.

Register soon for the following classes:

– Small Wonders, 10-11:30 .m. June 11-15, Richard M. Nixon County Park
This series is a great way for young learners and their parents to spend time together learning about nature. The class will include crafts, snacks, and spending time together. Cost: $35.

– Nature Discovery Program 1, 9-11:30 a.m. June 20-24, Nixon Park
For ages 5 to 6, students will be introduced to a variety of topics through discovery, crafts, hikes, and more. Cost: $65.

– Nature Discovery Program 1, 9-11:30 a.m. July 2-3, 5-6, Nixon Park
For ages 5 to 6, this special Reptile Week will give participants a hands-on experience as they learn about reptiles. A Critter Caravan show will be included. Cost: $65.

– Nature Discovery Program 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 25-July 29, Nixon Park
For ages 7 to 8, students will learn about the world around them through experiments, games, crafts, stories and activities. Cost: $85.

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Summer activities at Lancaster County museum

Winters Heritage House Museum, a living history museum at 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, will host end-of-summer heritage activities for pre-teens and teens.

Ghosts of E-town summer camps will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16-17 for children ages 7 to 14. Younger campers will explore E-town’s oldest buildings and uncover mysteries from more than 250 years ago. Older students, led by a retired educator, will study architectural features of historic downtown buildings. The cost is $20 per day.

Program manager Nancy Landis will offer Kids’ E-town Fair Craft classes for ages 7-16, 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11, and 18. A different craft each session will be suitable for entry into contests for the Elizabethtown Fair. The cost to attend is $5 per class. Also, learn how to prepare a fleece and spin wool into yarn, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17. The cost is $20 for both sessions and all materials.

To register, call 367-4672, stop by the museum from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays or Fridays, or visit www.elizabethtownhistory.org.

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