Artquest Camps

The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts' summer Artquest program for children ages 6 to 14 runs from July 12 through Aug. 20, with morning and afternoon sessions.

This summer, students will "travel" to Africa, Europe, Australia, North America and Asia. Among other projects, they will make drums, a Greek picture vase, create their own coat of arms, construct totem poles, dream catchers, make a pet dragon and learn origami.

Cost is $80 per session; limited scholarships are available. Call 563-1604.

Archery Camp

This is the perfect time to try this activity! Learn how to “set the nock” and what the “fletching” is. No experience needed here, we’ll provide everything you need. Ready, take aim; shoot for the Bull’s Eye!

Our Sport Fun Camps are designed for the beginner and intermediate levels of experience in each sport. Sport Fun Camps are FREE !! This is a drop in program so pre-registration is not necessary. Just bring your children to the weeks that interest them the most. We encourage all Town children to attend one or both parks and try the activities. Our “Camp” staff is hoping for a banner year and for record numbers of enthusiastic participants. The schedule is as follows:

9-11am Cumberland Head Recreation Park on Oswego Lane.
12-2pm East Morrisonville Recreation Park on Bullis Road.

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Tennis Camp

What does 40-Love mean? What is an ace? Come and learn more about this lifetime sport. We’ll also show you Pickleball-a game that combines tennis and ping-pong on the tennis court. By the end of the week, you’ll be ready to take on Roger Federer or Venus Williams (almost)!

Our Sport Fun Camps are designed for the beginner and intermediate levels of experience in each sport. Sport Fun Camps are FREE !! This is a drop in program so pre-registration is not necessary. Just bring your children to the weeks that interest them the most. We encourage all Town children to attend one or both parks and try the activities. Our “Camp” staff is hoping for a banner year and for record numbers of enthusiastic participants. The schedule is as follows:

9-11am Cumberland Head Recreation Park on Oswego Lane.
12-2pm East Morrisonville Recreation Park on Bullis Road.

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Summer Camps--ages 12 to 17

Full or partial scholarships for two summer camps are available to any children ages 12 through 17 living in the Adirondacks.

Weeks for 12- to 14-year-olds at Camp Colby near Saranac Lake, which features environmental education, start on June 27 and go through Aug. 7.

At Pack Forest Camp, near Warrensburg, that same age group can take part for a week at a time July 18 through 24 and Aug. 1 through 7.

Weeks for 15- to 17-year-olds are June 27 through July 17 and July 25 through 31.

To qualify, students need to show a sincere interest in living in the outdoors in a natural setting with other campers and participating in fun activities, classes and games that teach the wise use of natural resources.

The scholarships are sponsored by the Cold River Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, located in the central Adirondacks. Enrollment is limited and will depend on space available. Two scholarships will be awarded.

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Big Blue Hoop Camp

The Peru Indians Big Blue Hoop Camp will be held from July 5-9 for boys and girls entering grades 2-5 and July 12-16 for boys and girls entering grades 6-8 at the Peru Central School Primary and Intermediate gyms.

The cost of the camp is $100 per camper with larger family rates available.

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Running Camp--7 to 12-year-olds

CITY OF PLATTSBURGH SUMMER RUNNING CAMP

Running: JULY 6th - 9th (AT THE PLATTSBURGH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK) & July 10th - track meet with age competition at the PHS Track.
Ages 7-12
Tues - Fri 10am – Noon

Camp Fee: $20.00 per participant

Credit Card payments now accepted online! Click here: https://login.ezfacility.com/app/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=1005&GroupID=87876

Non-Credit card payments: (Please make checks payable to: City of Plattsburgh: drop offs: 52 US Oval, Plattsburgh or mail to: 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901)

**Camp will be run by coaching veterans
Jack & Gayle Wilson.**

Kids will learn the fundamentals of track in a non-competitive and fun environment. Basic running concepts will be taught through games and activities. Runners will need a bottle of water for each day. Deadline to register is July 5th!
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Chazy Soccer Camp 2010

There will be a Chazy summer soccer camp starting June 28 and running through July 2, going from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages four to 14. Cost is $65.

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Babe Ruth signups 2010

The Plattsburgh Babe Ruth League Board of Directors will be holding a meeting on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Ground Round. Those interested in coaching this season can call league president Randy Lozier, at 572-6563.

Sign-ups for players will be held Tuesday, May 18 from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m. and Thursday, May 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation gymnasium. The league is for players between the ages of 13-15 as of May 1, 2010. For more information on the sign-ups, contact Lozier.Add Expanded Text Here

Peru Football Camp--July 19 to 22

The Peru football coaching staff will host its 2010 Youth Football Camp this summer from July 19-22 at Sullivan Park. The camp will run from 9 a.m.-noon each day and is open to all area youth ages 8-13.

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Teen Discovery Camp 2010

The YMCA will offer a summer teen (ages 13-18) camp on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The camp will consist of teens discovering the outdoors, which would include beach, hiking, nature/science activities and other events. They will also be working with the community doing community service projects such as visiting nursing homes, animal shelters and working with other YMCA camps.

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Volleyball Camp 2010

Aug. 2-6

Champlain Volleyball Camp for Ages 9 -14. 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost: $120. Non-refundable deposit of $60 due Wednesday, July 28. Check or money order should be made payable to Dena O’Connell and mailed to her at 101 Broad St. Plattsburgh 12901. For more information, call 518-569-5142 or e-mail champlainvolley@hotmail.com.

Aug. 9-13

Champlain Volleyball Camp for Ages 15-19. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $170. Non-refundable deposit of $85 due Wednesday, July 28. Check or money order should be made payable to Dena O’Connell and mailed to her at 101 Broad St. Plattsburgh 12901. For more information, call 518-569-5142 or e-mail champlainvolley@hotmail.com.
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Plattsburgh Soccer Camp 2010

The Plattsburgh Soccer Camp, which has three age options, now has its brochures in.

Option 1 runs from June 28-July 2 from 9-11 a.m. for ages 4-6.
Option 2 runs from July 19-July 23 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 6-12.
Option 3 runs from July 19-23 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 13-18.

The cost is $75 for Option 1 and $90 for Options 2 and 3. For more information, contact Chris Waterbury, at 570-7727, or chriswaterbury23@yahooo.com.Add Expanded Text Here

Jump Camp 2010

The 10th-Annual Beekmantown Booster Club Jump Camp will be June 21—Aug. 12 at Beekmantown High School for athletes entering grades 7-12 for the 2010/2011 school year.

Jump Camp is an affordable 8-week speed and conditioning program designed to prepare athletes for school sports. Workouts are performed on Mondays and Thursdays and typically last an hour and a half. Morning and evening sessions are available.

Out-of-district athletes and college athletes are welcome. Applications are available online at the Beekmantown Central School District website www.bcsdk12.org under athletics. Campers are asked to register by June 16.

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Strength and Conditioning Camp

J&B's Strength and Conditioning Camp, for ages 9 through college-age athletes of any sport, will be held for six weeks, beginning June 28, at CV Fitness in Plattsburgh. It will run Monday through Thursday from either 8-9:30 a.m. or 9:15-10:45 a.m.

The camp is designed for education, technique training and sport specific training for all athletes at various levels. Local college and high-school coaches will share their expertise in sport specific training such as: power lifting techniques, proper program design and agility progression and speed training. Campers can sign up for one week or progress for all six weeks.

Contact Jason Pachter at jaypac2000@gmail.com or Brett Willmott at uvmspeedcoach@yahoo.com for details.

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Baseball Camp 2010

The North Country Baseball Camp will run from July 12-16 at Laphams Mills Park in Peru. The camp is open to any student entering grades 1-12.

The camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The cost of the camp is $150.

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