The York Symphony Orchestra will hold its 13th annual summer music camp, My Opus Magnum, July 22-26 at Logos Academy in York.

The camp will offer youth musicians in grades 3 through 12 the opportunity to learn the steps of creating a song, preparing it on music manuscript, and filling out the necessary forms to copyright the created material. The camp emphasizes a hands-on creative approach with group instruction on individual keyboards and computer software as well as personalized coaching through the songwriting process.

Highly qualified instructors will offer level specific instruction (new this year) and will creatively guide elementary to high school students through the process of composing a masterwork all their own. The camp includes dynamic individual coaching using computer software and keyboards.

Camp will conclude with a performance of each students composition and pizza party. Each student will also receive two vouchers to a York Symphony Concert for the 2013/2014 Season. Students of all levels of ability are encouraged to attend however, it is suggested that they have some private lesson experience with the instrument of their choice.

Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon and the cost is $95 per student. A downloadable application can be found at www.yorksymphony.org or by calling (717) 812-0717.

The York YMCA’s Hoffman Baseball/Softball Academy and the York Revolution have collaborated to offer Baseball Camps throughout the summer for ages 8-15.

Each week, beginning June 10, is for a different age group and skill level. Camp highlights include two full camp days at Sovereign Bank Stadium and a twilight game for participants to play a real game on the field.

For more information, call Doug Markel at (717) 843-7884, ext. 248, or email dmarkel@yorkcoymca.org.

Registration for York Jewish Community Center’s Summer Sports and Dance Camps opens at 5 a.m. March 29. Most camps are held at the center, 2000 Hollywood Drive. Registration can be made in person, by phone at 843-0918 or online at www.yorkjcc.org.

Summer camps are:

– Free Camp Demos, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 5

– Pre-K Sports Camp, ages 3-5, 9-10 a.m. June 10-14, $72

– Olympic Games Camp, ages 5-9, 9-10:30 a.m. June 17-21, $97

– Tumble Camp, ages 3-5, 9-10 a.m. Aug. 5-9, $72

– Superheroes Adventures Camp, ages 4-7, 9-10 a.m. June 24-28, $72

– NBA/WNBA Rookie Basketball Camp, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m. July 15-19, $90

– NBA/WNBA Hoopsters Basketball Camp, ages 6-9, 9-10:30 a.m. July 22-26, $97

– Safe Kids Tae Kwon Do Camp, ages 6-10, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 12-16, $150

– Youth Tennis Camp, ages 5-9, 6:15-7:30 p.m. June 17-20, $79

– Track and Field Camp, ages 5-9, 9-10:15 a.m. July 29-Aug. 2, $72

– Flag Football Camp, ages 5-9, 6:15-7:30 p.m. June 24-27, $72

– Coed Lacrosse Camp, ages 5-9, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12-15, $72

– Girl’s Volleyball Camp, ages 9-13, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-8, $72

– UK Soccer Squirts Camp, ages 3-4, 9-10 a.m. July 8-12 and 4-5 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2, $65

– UK Nippers Soccer Camp, ages 5-6, 10 a.m.-noon July 8-12 and 5-7 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2, $95

– UK Youth Soccer Camp, ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 8-12 and 4-8 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2, $135

– Youth Hip Hop Camp, ages 5-9, 4-5 p.m. July 22-26, $58

– Tap & Ballet Camp, ages 5-9, 4-5 p.m. July 8-12, $90

– Cheerleading Camp, ages 5-9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 22-25, $58

Each summer the York County Heritage Trust partners with the York County Department of Parks and Recreation to offer Archaeology Week for students ages 9-12. And the final week for the summer is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at a 19th century York Iron Co. Mine, located in present-day Raab Park.

Students are exposed to the basics of archaeology first-hand as they participate in an actual excavation at a real archaeological site. Campers also learn about how artifacts are preserved and interpreted in a museum setting with visits to trust sites and museums. The trust runs programs during each session to educate participants about the relevant history and time period highlighted at the dig site.

Spaces are still available. To register, visit www.yorkheritage.org.

The York Symphony Orchestra will hold its 12th annual Summer Music Camp, My Opus Magnum, July 23-28 at Logos Academy, York.

The camp will offer youth musicians in grades 3-12 the opportunity to learn the steps of creating a song, preparing it on music manuscript, and filling out the necessary forms to copyright the created material. The camp emphasizes a hands-on creative approach with group instruction on individual keyboards and computer software as well as personalized coaching through the songwriting process.

Conductor Dr. Robert Hart Baker and his wife, flutist and jazz vocalist, Barbra Duvall Baker, will lead the camp. bring their expertise to this unique camp.

Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and the cost is $80 per student. A downloadable application can be found at www.yorksymphony.org or call (717) 812-0717 for more information.