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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Camp Fire North Texas plans thrilling summer day camp activities
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Summer break is right around the corner, and Camp Fire North Texas is set to bring back its annual summer Day Camp. With three sessions to choose from, Camp Fire Day Camp is open to students entering the first through eighth grades. The week will include archery, nature and camp skills, swim lessons, free swim, special events, art, science and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided through WFISD Child Nutrition. Each week will conclude with a camp cookout on Friday. The sessions run June 9 through 13, June 16 through 20 and June 23 through 27. Day Camp is held at Camp Fire Park and costs $150 per child, per week, with a one-time registration fee of $15. Not all families can afford Day Camp, but your support can help them. If you are interested in sponsoring a local child, call Camp Fire at (940) 322-5209. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Active Kids Day in Valparaiso offers musical instruments and fun for kids, resources for parents
Downtown Valparaiso's Central Park Plaza was full of families with young children enjoying Active Kids Day Sunday, sponsored by the Valparaiso Parks Department. Vendors lined the plaza with hands-on activities, musical instruments, and information for parents on different programs. The event was planned to encourage kids to get involved and be active. All day long there were demonstrations of kid-centric activities and on-site registrations for camps, clinics, sports, and lessons. 'We really lucked out with the weather,' said Tyler Ingram, the new special events coordinator for Valparaiso Parks. 'It's a beautiful day and we have great attendance.' 'Our free events are not possible without our sponsors, and we have great vendors that are staples at a lot of our events,' said Ingram. 'We are hoping that those here today take a look at all the parks has to offer with our different programs, day camps, and pathways and trails. Danielle Reed, of Chesterton, attended the event with her daughter Savannah and a friend. 'So far, the kids are liking the bouncy house and all the hands-on activities and the gymnastics,' said Reed. 'They got to touch different types of fur at the Gabis Arboretum booth and they really liked that.' 'I'm here taking in everything,' said Reed. 'There are amazing businesses here that I never even knew existed.' 'I think this is great because it gives everyone a chance to see what some of the vendors have to offer,' said Tiffany Hoefler, of Valparaiso, who attended Active Kids Day with her two children. 'There are a lot of camps and different activities that I may be able to get my kids involved in.' Adrienne Weaver, of Westville, is an instructor at Innovative Music & Arts Studio in Valparaiso. She and the studio's owner, Kim Dale, were giving demonstrations with a DJ for kids to get involved and try rhythm instruments. 'We have drums and other instruments that kids can try today, and we want them to get their interest started at a young age,' said Weaver, who teaches strings and piano. Dana Gibson is the practice manager for Associated Pediatricians, who has been a vendor at this event for several years. Their practice had over 20 people working shifts throughout the day at their booth. 'At the practice, we pride ourselves on encouraging kids to be active and healthy,' said Gibson. 'This community event supports exactly what we want our patients to do.' Only 20-28% of children ages 6-17 meet the daily physical activity recommendation of 60 minutes and that number has decreased since 2016, and that physical activity declines with age, according to the Physical Activity Alliance, which is the nation's largest coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical activity. Valpo Parks offers summer programs for kids at Discovery Cottage and Discovery Day Camp at Rogers Lakewood, including youth programs and special events throughout the summer. For more information, visit
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beat boredom this summer with these camps
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Looking to keep the kids occupied over the summer? Here are a few summer camps in the area offering some fun activities. Jefferson County: UAB Summer Camp: UAB University Recreation is hosting a summer day camp for children ages 5 through 12. The camp uses all of the facilities the recreation center has to offer, including swimming and the rock wall. Each week has a themed activity for cultural enrichment. Camps begin May 26 and continue through the beginning of August. Birmingham Zoo Camp: Featuring three rotating programs, Birmingham Zoo's day camp gives an opportunity for children 5-11 to learn about nature. Meet the animals, tour the zoo, or learn about conservation. Camps begin May 27 and are held through the last week of July. Camp McWane: The McWane Science Center is offering a long list of hands-on science activities during their summer day camps. Kids will be able to explore the exhibits and learn about STEM subjects under expert instructors. Open to children to grades first through seventh, the camps run through June and July. Shelby County: Alabama Wildlife Center: Situated in Oak Mountain State Park, the Alabama Wildlife Center's summer day camp gives children grades 1st-6th a chance to explore nature. YMCA of Greater Birmingham (Alabaster, Pelham): A mixture of STEM-based projects with swimming, sports, games, and arts and crafts, this camp gives 1st through 7th graders a chance to explore a variety of interests. Camp runs during June and July. Tuscaloosa County: University of Alabama Summer Camps: The University of Alabama is offering a variety of camps to fit any interest. These include sports camps, the Young Writers camp, and UA Art Camp, among others. PARAkids Summer Day Camp: Hosted on a variety of sites across the Tuscaloosa area, PARAkids offers themed weeks and a variety of indoor and outdoor activites for Kindergarteners through 6th graders. Camps begin on June 2 and run every week until the first week of August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
