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2016 ADAPTIVE SPORTS 150 Malone Ridge Road Washington, PA 15301 724-250-9150 – Contact Sue or Terry Hazlett www.adaptivesports.info

Adaptive Sports is a non-profit corporation created to provide organized sports for those individuals who are physically or mentally challenged. We make every attempt to provide both facility changes and rule changes so each player can participate in a chosen sport. Adaptive Sports is not limited to any particular sport, but the organization and adaptation of any sport must be approved by the Board of Directors first. Safety of the players and the volunteers will be taken into consideration first. Adaptive Sports' non-profit status permits it to solicit funds to provide sporting activities at a nominal cost to the participants. The organization uses these funds to acquire facilities, equipment, uniforms, and professional assistance when required.

ALMOST AUTHORS 5701 Fifth Avenue , PA 15232 412-362-4714 www.writingstudiopgh.com

Almost Authors is a five-day creative writing workshop for students entering 3rd through 12th grades. Students create fiction, poetry, and nonfiction in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. We welcome writers of all abilities and interests. Workshops are held at the Kentucky Avenue School in Shadyside.

Workshop Dates 2016 Grades 3&4: July 11-15 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) Grades 5&6: July 18-22 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) Grades 7&8: July 18- 22 (1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) Grades 9-12: July 11-15 (1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)

BROWNSON HOUSE 1415 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 724-222-1440 www.brownsonhouse.org

Group activities; include , football and others for children.

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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Summer Educational Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) Program Office of Academic Affairs 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419 724-938-4407 www.calu.edu/academics/kids-programs/index.htm Email: [email protected]

Since it was founded in 2000, the award-winning summer program has provided children with learning experiences that are entertaining, yet academically challenging. The curriculum is tailored to specific age groups and encourages all participants to reach their maximum learning potential. The Learning Resources Network, an international association in lifelong learning, honored Cal U in 2007 for developing SEEK in response to needs expressed by area parents. Cost is $135 per child for a full-week, full-day program, or $90 per child for a full-week, half-day (morning or afternoon) program. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. June 20-24, 2016 and July 11-15, 2016. Participants are escorted between classes and supervised at lunchtime. Each child should bring a bag lunch; refrigeration is not available.

CAMP AGAPE 72 Agape Road PO Box 115 Hickory, PA 15340 724-356-2308 www.campagape.org

All children are welcome at Agapé regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or income. Camperships are available for those whose families cannot afford the full camp fee. Address your request for a Campership to the Camp Office.

Age Groups are based on age at the time of camp. Campers should be 5 - 8 for Day Camps and 8 - 15 for Resident Camps. Camp Staff provide outstanding leadership. College students, teachers, nurses, seminarians and pastors all contribute toward the Christ-centered communities that gather at Camp Agapé. Resident Camp Sessions begin on Sunday with registration at 3:30 p.m. and conclude on Thursday or Friday with a closing program at 6:00 p.m. Parents are invited to attend dinner and the closing program. DAY CAMPS begin on Monday at 9:30 a.m.

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CAMP LAUGHALOT (Arc) 201 S. Johnson Road Building 1, Suite 200 Houston, PA 15342 724-222-6960 Ext. 215 www.aadvantageinc.org

Camp Laughalot is an integrated summer day camp serving children, ages 6-18, with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Camp Laughalot provides life-enriching experiences through a planned program of structured activities, as well as supervised recreation. Club Arc, an extension of camp, offers social opportunities throughout the year. This enables children the opportunity to enhance/maintain the relationships established throughout the summer. All children’s services promote educational, vocational and social development while boosting self-esteem.

If you are interested or have any questions please contact Lauren Rose as listed above.

CAMP SPLASH 2016 Canonsburg Town Park Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-745-1800 http://canonsburgboro.com/Town-Park/campsplash.html

Camp Splash is a seven-week, full-day (8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.) summer day camp at Canonsburg Town Park. Camp Splash provides children with activities that promote physical activity and friendship and features three hours of swimming each day, weather permitting. Camp Splash has one counselor for every seven children, and a hot lunch and snacks are provided every day. Cost is $150 per week, or less than $4 per hour! Dates are June 20-24 – June 27 to July 1 – July 5 to July 8 – July 11 to July15 – July 18 to July 22 – July 25 to July 29 – Aug 1 to Aug 5.

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CAMP SPIRIT 2016 7440 Ben Hur Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-242-7117 http://pittsburgh-ultimate.org/e/camp-spirit-of-the-game-summer-2016

Camp Spirit is Pittsburgh ’s summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-14.

Its mission is to provide a rich and enjoyable experience, while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills. Ultimate Frisbee is great fun, terrific exercise, and one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Your child will make friends, develop athletically, learn integrity and dedication--and all while having a blast!

Each camp is 5 full days, 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF ART AND NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-622-3288 http://artandnaturalhistory.org/camps/

Summer camps, pre-camp care, post-camp care, Gallery Play Dates, and Hi Fives take place at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Some camps include off-site field trips within the camp day or during extended hours. See individual camp descriptions for details. High School Workshops are held at Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Mellon University. Activities are led by experienced museum educators with all necessary clearances. Adult and teen volunteers provide additional support. For an additional weekly fee, pre- and post-camp care is available for children ages 6–13 enrolled in camps. Sessions include outdoor activities, games, and gallery and library visits—all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Pre-camp care is 7:30– 9 a.m. and post-camp care is 3–6 p.m. Please note camp care is not available for half-day camps, Gallery Play Dates, High Fives!, and camps at Powdermill Nature Reserve.

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CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-237-1637 www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/summer-camps/

Want your child to do something unique and absolutely cool this summer? How about adding in a huge helping of science-filled fun? Summer Science Camps at the Science Center are an adventure for kids ages 4 - 14 (and a real break for parents)! Investigate science careers, experiment with roller coasters, build a bridge, and more with Carnegie Science Center Summer Science Camps! Our campers enjoy a full week of themed activities (we have TONS of camps to choose from), hundreds of hands-on exhibits (and Highmark SportsWorks®), an Omnimax film, a summer camp T-shirt, interaction with dozens of science education professionals, and even field trips for some camps (additional fees may apply). Plus, we offer pre- and post-camp child care for a nominal fee. Questions? Call 412.237.1637.

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY Woodland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-365-1174 – Contact Alicia Danenberg http://www.chatham.edu/daycamp/

6 Week Session: June 13 - July 22 3 Week Session: June 13 - July 1 OR July 5 - July 22

Chatham University Music and Arts Day Camp provides fine arts experiences to campers entering pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. In addition, campers also engage in traditional camp fun such as swimming, sports, nature exploration, crafts, and many more activities. Our youngest campers experience all aspects of our offerings following a structured schedule, while Division 4 and 5 campers are provided with the freedom to create their own camp schedule by choosing from a list of classes.

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EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURES 250 Clever Road McKees Rocks, PA 15136 412- 446-0713 http://www.exceptionaladventures.com

Exceptional Adventures is a non-profit organization with over 35 years of experience providing vacation opportunities, events and monthly dances for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our tour coordinators are trained to ensure that each person can have an amazing experience regardless of their needs. See our website for additional activities.

FALLOWFIELD STABLES 155 Yankosky Road Charleroi, PA 15022 724-239-3329 http://www.fallowfieldstables.net/summer-camp

We are offering 3 weeks of summer camp for 2016: June 20-24, July 11- 15 and July 25-29. Camp runs from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (early drop- off/late pick-up available). In addition to riding, campers will work on horse-related crafts (making model horse jumps, homemade horse treats or braiding horsehair key chains), learn about horse care, visit with the vet and farrier, and dozens of other fun activities. By the end of camp, riders are not only exhausted, but they come away with a greater appreciation and understanding for horses. The last day of camp includes a friendly horse show where camp groups compete against each other for a final prize and demonstrate the skills they've learned throughout the week. All camp riding lessons are taught by our head instructor, Olivia, and each group is staffed by multiple counselors to insure the safety of our campers. We provide snacks and drinks, but campers should bring a bag lunch from home.

GYM DANDY’S 345 Meadowlands Boulevard Washington, PA 15301 724-745-5558 http://gymdandys.com/summer-class-offerings-posted/

Several different summer camps are being offered in 2016 for various age groups.

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HORSE ‘N SOUL Camp HORSE SENSE Paradise Hills 115 Gretna Road Washington, PA 15301 724-288-6088 www.horsensoul.com

We offer riding lessons, therapeutic riding, and equine therapy to children and adults of all ages—but our purpose goes far beyond these activities. Our deepest desire is to create a healthy and safe environment, where relationships can be cultivated and nurtured through one of God’s most intimidating creatures, reaching one life at a time. Horse ‘N Soul is not merely the name of our organization. It is a reflection of our spirit. Horses mimic our emotions and feelings. They reveal the truth about ourselves, but lack the judgment we all face on a daily basis.

HORSES UNLIMITED STABLES 185 Stoltz Road South Park Township, PA 15129 412-835-7726 www.horsesunlimitedstables.com Email: [email protected]

Activities include: Introduction to riding (both English and Western); learning to care for a horse; fun "horsey" crafts, games, prizes; and more. Camp is four days (Monday through Thursday) 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. BYO bagged lunch. There is a limit of twelve children per camp. Children must be between 5 and 11 years old. Parents are welcome to stay during camp, but are subject to the barn rules just like the campers. Please contact us for a Camp Application.

ICEOPLEX AT SOUTHPOINTE 114 Southpointe Boulevard Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-745-6666 ext. 200 www.iceoplexatsouthpointe.com [email protected]

Summer Activities Camp is one of the Iceoplex’s most popular programs. The camp is for 5-12 year olds, and runs Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. during the months of June, July, and

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ICEOPLEX AT SOUTHPOINTE (Continued) August. Early pick up, late drop off and lunches are also available. Summer Activities Camp is a great way to keep children active and engaged throughout the summer. We believe that it is essential to a child’s development and growth to cultivate an attachment to and an enjoyment of physical activity. We strive to plan unique activities that encourage creativity and promote teamwork. Each week has a theme and each day includes activities and a snack that incorporates the theme in some way.

BACKYARD FUN: June 13-17 SPACE ADVENTURES: June 20-24 DINOSAURS: June 27-1 SUPERHEROES: July 4-8 MAD SCIENTISTS: July 11-15 MYSTERY: July 18-22 VIDEO GAME MANIA: July 25-29 ICEOPLEX OLYMPICS: August 1-5 CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: August 8-12 EXPLORER: August 15-19

JOEY TRAVOLTA FILM CAMP Winchester Thurston Upper School, Shadyside c/o Arts for Autism Foundation of Pittsburgh 3945 Forbes Avenue, #453 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-848-9355 http://joeytravoltafilmcamp-pittsburgh.com

“Quiet on the set!” is a phrase often heard at the Joey Travolta Film Camp. Joey Travolta, a former special education teacher, creates, coordinates, and actually facilitates this short film camp alongside of our staff. This is an inclusive film camp specifically designed to address social, communication, executive function, transition and vocational goals as defined by each student’s IEP or OVR. For two straight weeks, campers will be actively engaged in teamwork with the objective of producing a short film. Concept development, story boarding, acting, costume design, set design, production and editing are just a few aspects of the real work experience gained through participation in this two week program.

The camp will be held July 25-August 5, 2016. Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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KANG’S BLACK BELT ACADEMY 6 N. Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-263-6473 http://www.kangsbba.com

Our Tae Kwon Do Programs are based on the core values of Martial Arts training. "Tae Kwon Do Begins and Ends With Respect." From this basic premise, we develop the student’s awareness and skills in five primary areas (or Tenets): courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Our core curriculum includes hi-energy drills and skills designed to build and condition each student’s attitude, behavior and overall character development.

IN-STRIDE WITH THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC. 637 Valley View Road Eighty Four, PA 15330 412-302-5393 – Contact Dana Flaherty www.instridetherapeuticride.org

In-Stride with Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has been providing recreational horseback riding with therapeutic benefits to children and adults with disabilities since September of 2006. Our organization is run by volunteers and funded primarily by donations, fundraisers and grants. We also offer ground sessions. Ground sessions are for individuals who are unable to ride but would like to experience the healing power of the horse. Therapeutic riding benefits a multitude of physical disabilities by encouraging individuals to use all of the muscles in the body, therefore building better muscle tone. The heat of the horse’s body helps to provide a natural state of relaxation to the rider’s muscles allowing the body and mind to relax. The bond between a horse and a rider is amazing and beautiful thing that is beneficial to individuals suffering from emotional disabilities. Types of disabilities that benefit from therapeutic riding include: Autism, mental retardation, learning disabilities, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, MS, emotional instability, ADD, depression, OCD, traumatic brain injuries, and many, many more.

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KATHY’S MUSIC 501 Valley Brook Road, Suite 104 McMurray, PA 15317 412-344-0535 www.kathysmusic.com/classes.htm

Summer Camps for ages 0 and up. Included are Kindermusik, Drop-Off Camps for 3 – 6 year olds, Fine Arts Camps for 5 – 10 year olds, and Instrument Camps. Call or visit our website for more information.

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Washington Hospital KinderCare 63-67 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 724-223-0331 http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/washington/pa/073020

In addition to the below, Soccer shots will also be here to introduce the children to the fun and beautiful game of soccer!

McMurray KinderCare 118 Wilhaven Drive McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-4579 http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/mcmurray/pa/301845/

Our fresh and exciting summer themed curriculum is jam-packed with fun and learning to delight and engage your kids, including a new adventure every two weeks! Count on our centers for safe and reliable care as your kids explore fun and enriching indoor and outdoor activities, take part in special field trips, and enjoy healthy meals. Our flexible summer options include your choice of all day, part day, specific weeks, or all summer long. Whatever works best for you. We’re pulling out all the stops this summer, to make sure it’s your kids’ best one yet. Each two-week summer adventure is designed with immersive activities that let kids take deep dives into exciting topics. Themes this year include: oceanography, a closer look at tress and birds, circus science, junior inventors, spy school and insects and arachnids. Choose your favorites, or go all summer long with us! We are excited to have a fun, safe and exciting educational summer. Whether your child is in our preschool, Pre-K or school-age programs, all of it is designed to help children learn while soaking up the fun! Please join us for an amazing summer!

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LEMOYNE MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER 200 Forrest Avenue Washington, PA 15301 724-228-0260 http://lemoynecommunitycenter.org/programs.html

The Camp Challenge Summer Program inspires, develops and educates youth through supervised sports, education, art, fieldtrips, health, and recreation activities and encourages underprivileged youth to set higher goals for themselves. During the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the youth in grades k-11th are exposed to several daily activities. This is the only summer camp program offered in Washington Pa. This year the Lemoyne Center will join forces with the City of Washington to extend Camp Challenge and the Homework and More to several sites in the City of Washington.

THE LITTLE GYM (3 – 12 Year Olds) 3909 Washington Road Donaldson’s Crossroads, Suite 205 McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-0100 www.tlgpittsburgh-southhillspa.com

Day camp for kids at The Little Gym is as great as you’d imagine. Held during vacation times when school is not in session, our seasonal camps provide kids with giggle-filled relief from the winter doldrums or summer heat. The Little Gym camps combine physical activity and games with arts, crafts and special events. Each week offers an interactive learning theme and each day brings a different, creative lesson plan. Plus, flexible scheduling options allow you to sign-up for several weeks, a single week or even just a day at a time.

MON VALLEY YMCA 101 Taylor Run Road, Route 88 Monongahela, PA 15063 724-483-8077 http://www.monvalleyymca.org

Registration forms must be filled out for all campers. Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. Please call the YMCA at the phone number listed above for more information.

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MON VALLEY YMCA (Continued) 4-6 Year Camp Themes:

Week 1 ~ Curious Monkey Business: June 13-17 – Help Curious George solve problems using things you already know. We will all have fun playing with our new monkey sock puppets and painting with “scratch and sniff” paint. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” needs your help deciding what he should eat next. How about a few games like “Don’t Pop It”, “Monkey See, Monkey Do” and “Barrel of Monkeys”. Help George collect all the bananas lost at camp. Don’t forget to wear your handmade “I am curious” t-shirt on Friday!

Week 2 ~ Captain Jake Saves Mermaid Lagoon: June 20-24 – Someone has stolen all of the mermaids’ pearls. Captain Jake believes it must be Captain Hook’s pirates. Without the pearls the mermaids will lose their lagoon. It looks like Jake will have to compete with Captain Hook’s men in a ship race, sword fight and “Hook the Treasure” game. Then it will be time to hunt for the hidden pearls. We will all take home a treasure shell, a glittery fish and a telescope. Don’t forget to take home your treasure box!

Week 3 ~ Scooby Doo is Back!: June 27-July 1 – Someone has stolen all the scooby snacks! Can you find them? Join Scooby and the gang on another scary, super fun mystery. Scooby and his friends are ready to play a little “Zombie Tag”, do a “Mummy Wrap” and solve this mystery! We will make “Ghost Holders” that glow in the dark and lovely spider bracelets. I think the Scooby snacks might be hidden in the Creepy castle! As long as we bring food to “Feed the Monsters” everyone will have a great time. We will be making our own Scooby snacks for a treat. Scooby is counting on us!

Week 4 ~ A Frozen Adventure: July 11-15 – Olaf is ready to take us on an exciting adventure to visit an ice castle, make some frozen soup and see the Rock Trolls. We will have fun playing with snow dough, ice painting and having a snowball fight. Help unfreeze Anna’s “Frozen Heart” in a special relay race. Continue the fun at home with your own characters from “Frozen” including Olaf and a Rock Troll. I can’t wait to see what’s at the end of clue hunt! This is the week to “Let It Go”!

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MON VALLEY YMCA (Continued) Week 5 ~ Dinosaurs and Nature Trackers: July 18-22 – Learn about becoming a Nature Tracker like Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don of the “Dinosaur Train”. We will complete the four challenges needed to become a real “Nature Tracker” while we have fun with the dinosaurs! Part of our challenges will be to find animal tracks and learn about conservation. We will find dinosaur bones and put them together just like Paleontologists! We will all take home fossils, a painted “Dion magnet” and a sun catcher with things we find in the woods. Playing in “Clean Mud” will be so much fun! How about some Dino cookies for a snack? Don’t forget to wear home your “Nature Trackers” bandana!

Week 6 ~ Tomorrow Land Space Adventure: July 25-29 – Ready, set, blast off! Join the fun in this star packed space adventure. How fast can you go in your jet packs? How about a space ship race around the playground? We will learn about the surface of the moon. Let’s see your skills on the “Astronaut Training” course. We can do a little “Planet Hopping” and have fun in the “Asteroid Belt” of balloons. We can’t forget to gather Miles and his friends to help us launch our rocket cups! This camp is out of this world, with pictures to prove it!

Week 7 ~ Welcome to Bikini Bottom: August 1-5 – Join Spongebob and his friend Patrick as the foil Plankton’s plan to get the Krabby Patty recipe. Mr. Krabs wants to share his recipe with the campers this week. Take home your own krabby patty and floating Patrick! We can soak Plakton and dive into the money pit. I wonder what we’ll find. Spongebob needs a break and wants to go home with you. How are you at pineapple bowling? Patrick will be hanging around to help us do some fishing. Let’s all dive right in! But don’t forget your diving suit!

7-12 Year Camp Themes:

Week 1 ~ Avengers vs Villains: June 13-17 – Your favorite Avengers need your help this week to defeat a number of evil villains! You will have to show your super skills by being as “Fast as the Wind” to block deadly bombs with your Captain America shield! Your perception will be tested when you use you “X-ray Vision”. You’ll need to think quick to solve special Avenger puzzles. How about a “Hammer Throw” like Thor or some “Hulk Smashing”? Can you be as angry as Hulk? Don’t forget to take home some “Hulk Slime”! An awesome Avenger t-shirt will show you are the ultimate superhero!

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MON VALLEY YMCA (Continued) Week 2 ~ A Clue Murder Mystery: June 20-24 – The most renowned sleuths of all time are gathering at the “Y” to solve a most difficult mystery. Our Counselors have gotten themselves mixed up in a murder. We hope you will be able to help solve the crime! You will have to find the weapons, finger print the suspects, identify a few body parts, and even put together a skeleton! Bravery and skill will be needed to complete the clue relay. Throwing hearts around is going to get messy! If you can solve the mystery, you will be rewarded with a lovely framed picture of yourself dressed in you undercover detective disguise.

Week 3 ~ Game Central: June 27-July 1 – Have you ever wanted to be in a video game? This is your chance to see what it feels like to be chased by ghosts while collecting power pellets! Maybe you would rather throw a few angry birds to knock down buildings. Help Mario and Luigi stomp the Goombas and search for coins. Your TMNT nun-chucks will come in handy against Shredder’s ninja warriors. Take home a Minecraft key chain and a Pacman magnet to go with your Angry Birds. Whether you enjoy old school or new school video games, you’ll fit right in. It’s all fun and video games this week, “Y” style!

Week 4 ~ Zombies Take Over: July 11-15 – Zombies are all over the country! The bad news is they have been spotted on the “Y” grounds! We have been asked, because of our extensive experiences with monsters, to aide in keeping the grounds safe for unsuspecting members. A briefing will be given every morning about Zombie habits. You will be required to create a Zombie costume so you are able to blend in if they appear. Physical and mental competitions like “Legless Racing”, “Brain Toss” and “What do Zombies Eat” will be required. If you are able to complete all of these successfully, you will be let loose on the grounds to eradicate the Zombie threat. A film crew will record your success or failure. Good Luck!

Week 5 ~ Snowmageden: July 18-22 – It is going to be a very hot summer. There is a chill in the air. Snowflakes are falling and “Snowgies” are bouncing around. What could be better than having a “Snowball” fight? How about playing “Freeze Tag” or skiing to keep cool? How are you at knocking over “Snowmen”? Maybe you’d rather destroy a block of ice. What about putting together an igloo? You’ll have plenty of activities to keep you warm this week while chilling out with your friends.

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MON VALLEY YMCA (Continued) Week 6 ~ Wet and Wild: July 25-29 – It’s really hot and we all need to cool off! Let’s try some “Drip, Drip, Drench”. We’ll have water relays and a “Wet Feet” challenge. When we are not getting wet, we’ll be making tie-dyed t-shirts, silly sand characters and a sparkling sun catcher. Of course we need a good day for a “Slip-n-Slide”. Let’s end the week with a “Water Hike” and a “Jellyfish” catch. Bring your swim suit and a big towel! Be prepared to be drenched from head to toe!

Week 7 ~ Crazy Olympic Carnival: August 1-5 – Let’s all get into the spirit of the Summer Olympics! Of course ours is just for fun with crazy competitions. It might get a little messy! How about using a water balloon as a shot put or maybe a pool noodle as a javelin. In our swimming competition you won’t even need a swimsuit, just a ping pong ball and a straw. We can always throw in some minute to win it games for a little fun. Our closing ceremonies will include a few ribbons and a lot of carnival games because everyone loves to win!

NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP, LLC The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 799 Pinkerton Run Road Oakdale, PA 15071 412-787-1180 http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps/Nature-Adventure- Camp-LLC-2494.html

The camp will be outdoors with the exception of inclement weather when we will use the log cabin. Campers will participate in nature walks for physical fitness, arts and crafts for fine motor skills, and simple food preparation for self-help skills on a daily basis. Research has shown participating in activities in nature helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

June 13 – June 23, 2016 / 6- 9 year olds June 27 – July 8, 2016 / 10-13 year olds (substitute Friday, July 8 for Monday July 4) July 11 – July 21, 2016 / 14-17 year olds

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday

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OGLEBAY RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER 465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, WV 26003 1-800-624-6988 http://www.oglebay-resort.com/summercamps.html

Horse Lover’s Camp at the Oglebay Stables A variety of different Horse Camps for children ages 4 - 14 of all skill levels. Students are instructed in English and/or Western riding. Programs vary according to age and skill level. Before and aftercare is also available. Call the stables at 304-243-4042

Junior Golf Camp This popular 8-week program is designed for children ages 7 - 17. It begins June 1, 2015 and includes instructional sessions, which include play on the course, for the driving range and Par III course. Program participants receive golf discounts throughout the time of their enrollment. Classes are determined by age and will meet one day per week for a 3-hour class. Call 304-243-4050 for additional information.

Summer Camps at Oglebay Institute Museum staff members guide interactive programming focusing on the Museum’s glass collection and current exhibits. Call 304-243-7272 or visit http://www.oionline.com/camps/for more information.

Wheeling Park Day Camp Wheeling Park Day Camp has been a favorite childhood tradition in the Ohio Valley for many years. The program provides children the opportunity to participate in games, make crafts, swim and enjoy all that beautiful Wheeling Park has to offer. Our staff, including directors, craft coordinators, and counselors, has over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves in offering a camp experience that is safe, activity-filled but most importantly fun! Visit the Wheeling Park web site for more information.

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OGLEBAY RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER (Continued)

Zoo Camps Through hands-on activities, experiments and live animals, participants will learn about wildlife, nature, science and the outdoors. These ALL NEW programs are taught by the zoo’s experienced education staff. Lifeguards are on duty for all swimming activities, and all staff are trained in CPR and first aid. Various camp programs are available for ages 3 - 11 years. Most camp programs are from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with before and aftercare available. Camp sizes are limited and programs fill quickly! Register early!

Call 304-243-4068 to register.

PA STATE POLICE Camp Cadet 724-223-5232 http://www.orgsites.com/pa/troop-b-camp-cadet/index.html

Camp Cadet is a FREE weeklong summer camp for boys and girls ages 12-14 from Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and a portion of Westmoreland Counties. Camp Cadet is held at the Linsly Outdoor Center adjacent to Raccoon State Park in Beaver County. Troopers, local police officers and many other volunteers staff the camp where the goal is to introduce participants to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship with law enforcement personnel. At Camp Cadet, the structure is similar to training at the State police academy. All participants who attend camp are addressed as “Cadet” and are required to participate in all scheduled events. The camp focuses on discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, drug and alcohol education, violence prevention, and many other issues facing today’s youth.

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PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1047 Shady Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-361-0873 http://pittsburgharts.org/summerartcamps/camps

Summer Art Camps For over 30 years, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts has offered a safe, fun and enriching experience for thousands of students through our Summer Art Camps. With one and two-week options for ages 4 – 13, students can enjoy either a half-day or full-day camp or even combine two half- days to create a full-day, which includes supervised lunch and recess time. There are Summer Camp options in both studio and media arts. Families can also take advantage of extended care in the morning and afternoon to accommodate busy schedules.

High School Immersions Summer High School Immersions are intensive project-based programs designed specifically for high school students. Highly trained and experienced teaching artists provide students with a college-like atmosphere to explore a variety of mediums. High School Immersions utilize both PCA’s fine arts studios and media labs, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ professional filmmaking and photography facilities.

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY 201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-392-3456 http://www.pointpark.edu/BusinessandCommunity/CommunityClasses

Point Park University offers a number of camps and workshops open to the community. Space is limited; registration forms available at the above website.

Summer Dance Programs International Summer Dance - June 20 to July 30, 2016 (3 or 6 weeks) Summer Dance Workshop - July 18 to July 29, 2016 (2 weeks)

Summer Film Programs Screenwriting Camp - June 27 to July 1, 2016 - (1 week) Camp Hollywood - July 11 to July 21, 2016 - (2 weeks) Digital Animation Camp - July 18 to July 22, 2016 (1 week) 3D Animation and Visual Effects - July 25 to July 29, 2016 (1 week)

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SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE Kathy Beining 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650 724-805-2981 http://www.stvincentchallenge.org

The entire Challenge Program at Saint Vincent College is an academic and theme based camp for participants from rising first grade through the ninth grade. All programs are offered for one week each summer. The day program is designed for entering first graders through the fourth grade to have a separate program that meets their needs. All programs are offered for one week each summer. The developmentally appropriate day program meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is a full day of academically theme-based classes and fun. Students participate in hands on explorations, physical games and challenges, and artistic or entertainment based activities. Lunch and snack is provided. The overnight program is designed for entering fifth graders through the ninth grade to have a separate program that meets their needs. The overnight program is a sleep away, theme based, academically challenging, and entertaining program from Sunday through Friday. Students participate in three courses of their choosing, ever-changing activity periods, and planned entertainment every evening.

SHADY SIDE ACADEMY 423 Fox Chapel Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412-447-2230 http://www.shadysideacademy.org/page.cfm?p=11588

Shady Side Academy Summer Programs has provided generations of Pittsburgh's children with quality and affordable summer activities. Our Fox Chapel and East End campuses play host to a wealth of day camps, summer school classes, sports camps and focus camps. We welcome children from across the Pittsburgh region and beyond to study, play, grow and excel! We know that summer schedules can become packed pretty quickly with vacation, family fun and trips to the pool. Plus, with the vast array of programming that is offered in the Pittsburgh area, it can become a burdensome task to plan a great summer. That's why Shady Side makes sure that its summer offerings are fun, flexible and affordable!

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SHEKINAH WESTERN RANCH CAMP 77 Chestnut Road Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-4343 www.shekinahranch.com Email: [email protected]

Shekinah Ranch Day Camp An exciting place where imagination becomes reality. This creative alternative to traditional Day Care programs is designed to help young campers ages 5-8 learn about God’s love, explore the outdoors, and make new friends through adventurous activities and new experiences. Pony Rides, Crafts, Swimming Pool, Playground, and more. We place an important emphasis on kindness, thoughtfulness, and respect for one another. Monday –Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Overnight Camps Ages 8-16 years for horse camps and 8-14 years for basketball camp

All Girls Horse Crazy Camp Our most popular camp for horse loving gals! Includes a full week of riding, horse theory, care, safety and games that will be fun and challenging for every experience level. As with the other camps, campers will experience all Shekinah Ranch has to offer.

All Around Cowboy Camp (Co-Ed) This is a horse camp for everyone! Boys and girls will be in separate cabins but will participate in most daily activities with other groups or all together. Includes a full week of riding, horse theory, care, safety and games that will be fun and challenging for this experience level. As with the other camps, campers will experience all Shekinah Ranch has to offer.

Basketball & Soccer Mini Camps (Co-Ed) Join us for a week of improving your basketball OR soccer skills, sharpening your focus and uplifting motivation. Learn the secret to a successful 3-D STRATEGY and become the best you can be. Basketball/Soccer practice during the day combined with evening activities such as the Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Paintball, and Swimming Pool. End each evening around a campfire or outdoor activity.

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SNAPOLOGY DISCOVERY CENTER – PITTSBURGH 1699 Washington Road, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15228 412-295-1545 https://pittsburgh.snapology.com/ Email: [email protected]

East Pittsburgh Monroeville Mall, 1st Floor Monroeville, PA 15146 973.954.0313 Email: [email protected]

Snapology is the science of snapping toys together. Well, ok, not really. Snapology is the name we came up with to describe a new learning concept that combines play with education. We provide a fun environment for children to learn math, science, technology, engineering and literacy concepts using Lego® bricks and other similar building tools.

T.E.A.M.S. Life Coach Industries, LLC 11 Line Drive Lane Washington PA 15301 724-350-0001 http://www.lciservices.org/#!teams/ca4p

Therapeutic Expression and Movement through Sports (T.E.A.M.S.) is a therapeutic community outreach program that is dedicated to preventing the rapid progression of mental, emotional, social and cognitive developmental delays for the well-being of affected individuals and families. The T.E.A.M.S. program provides therapeutic training sessions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental and Cognitive Delays, as well as programs for mental health diagnosis. T.E.A.M.S. is designed to meet the needs of a specific targeted population. Our programming and curriculum is centered on school- aged clients from 5-21 that receive school supports through an IEP or Behavior Plan.

Our programs are designed to cover: Social Skills, Intervention Strategies, Coping Skills, Peer Interactions, Communication Skills

Visit the above website for more details.

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WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER 70 South Street Washington, PA 15301 724-222-1475 http://www.washarts.org/classes-top-level/children-classes/

Every day, children from all economic backgrounds walk through our doors and into creative opportunities that open new worlds for them. With high-quality professional instruction, students can dip their hands into clay, find a flair for the dramatic, or express themselves through visual art, dance or poetry – regardless of their ability to pay.

WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 100 West Beau Street, Suite 705 Washington, PA 15301 724-228-6867 www.co.washington.pa.us/index.aspx?nid=164

The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for 5,500 acres of park land in Washington County, offering picnic shelters, nature trails, bicycle and bridle trails, hunting and fishing, as well as recreational programs and special events. The department is in charge of Mingo Creek, Cross Creek, and Ten Mile Creek county parks. All of the county parks are open all year long and house two covered bridges. Activities within these parks are controlled through a permit system. Parks and Recreation is responsible for maintenance of these parks.

WASHINGTON PARK 283 Dunn Avenue Washington, PA 15301 724-228-2812 http://www.washingtonpa.us/parks-recreation-facilities/

Home of the PONY League World Series, Washington Park features a playground, swings, an outdoor swimming pool with waterslide, tennis courts, pavilion areas and nature trails.

WASHINGTON YOUTH P.O. Box 851 (Fields at Washington Park, 283 Dunn Avenue) Washington, PA 15301 http://washyouthbaseball.com/

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WASHINGTON WILD THINGS One Washington Federal Way Washington, PA 15301 724-250-9555 http://www.washingtonwildthings.com/#!baseball-camps/r3zii

Washington Wild Things Baseball Camps are a great way for kids to improve their baseball skills. Youth baseball camps are run by Wild Things players and coaches and cover all aspects of the game, including hitting, running, throwing and fielding. Campers are grouped by age and ability and each camper receives a camp T-shirt, lunch with the instructors/players and a ticket to a Wild Things game with a special pre- game parade.

WESTERN PA WRITING PROJECT University of Pittsburgh 5318 WWPH Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412-624-6557 https://www.wpwp.pitt.edu/youth/ywi/

Our Young Writers Institutes will be held in multiple locations during Summer 2016. However, we continue to reorganize our youth programs—which have been offered with much heart and loving spirit over twenty-six years—so they are sustainable for the next twenty-six.

Summer Sessions 2016 (Oakland and Westmoreland)

Oakland Location: University of Pittsburgh Campus (Grades 4-8 and 9- 12) Dates: July 11-22, 2016 Times: Grades 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – Noon; Grades 9-12, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuition: $350

Westmoreland Location: Franklin Regional School District Campus (Grades 4-8) Dates: July 11-14, 2016 Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuition: $300, which will be mailed directly to Site Administration

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WILFRED R. CAMERON WELLNESS CENTER 240 Wellness Way Washington, PA 15301 724-225-9355 https://wrcameronwellness.org/programs-services/kids-programs

Fit Kids Summer Camp 2016

For children who are 7 years old by June 1st – 12 years old

In our camp children will learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through group activity focusing on self-esteem, self-awareness and teamwork. It is fundamental to our mission, to empower children to pursue a healthy, balanced lifestyle. We believe through education, awareness, encouragement and motivation we can create the habits necessary to sustain optimal health. Children will need a brown bag lunch and swimsuit every day.

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