Summer Camp Guide

DAY CAMPS

Camp Cranium at Fresh Air Farm, Triadelphia
Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley
When: July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8
Age: 4-10
Cost: $25 per day or $100 per week ($95 for members)
Children will participate in arts and crafts, outdoor games, swimming, nature and interacting with other kids in a safe and fun environment. Hands-on healthy cooking for lunch and snacks will be provided by the Wheeling Junior League and its Kids in the Kitchen program.

Celebrating Youth Summer Day Camp
YWCA-Wheeling Family Violence Prevention Program
When: Aug. 11-15
Age: PreK-5th grade
For information, call the YWCA Wheeling Family Violence Prevention Program, 304-232-2748.

Easter Seals Free Summer Camp
When: Begins in June
Age: 2 and up
For information, call 304-242-1390.

J.B. Chambers YMCA Summer Day Camp
Elm Grove, Wheeling
When: June 5-Aug. 22; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., before and after care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Age: Entering K-7th grade
Cost: Varies
Camp includes swimming, structured games with certified schoolteachers, basketball, arts and crafts, field trips. Lunch provided by Ohio County for six weeks. For information, call 304-242-8086. Registration packets available at the facility.

The Linsly School Day Camp
When: June 9-July 3 (three one-week sessions), 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Age: 5-13
This camp is open to the public and features six activities each day, including arts and crafts and swimming every day. Special weekly trips include Pittsburgh Pirates game, Carnegie Science Center, Chuck E. Cheese’s and bowling/miniature golf. Lunch provided. Students are asked to provide their own baseball/softball gloves and swimsuits and towels. For information, call Mark Dodd, 304-233-3260.

Oglebay Good Zoo Summer Camps and Workshops
When: June 9-Aug. 29
Age: 4-18
Cost: Varies
All new programs this year, led by the zoo’s trained education staff. Sessions are from one day to one week long and are geared to different age groups. Boxed lunch is available for purchase; before and after care is available; and some camps include swimming at Oglebay Park pool. For complete information on all zoo camps and workshops, visit www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/camp.htm.
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Oglebay Institute Summer Day Camps
When: June 9-Aug. 15
Age: 3-13
Cost: Varies
Complete topics, dates, times and pricing information for nature, art, dance and theater camps are available on the Oglebay Institute Web site, www.oionline.com
Some highlights and new features of summer camps 2008:
- Eight weeks of nature camp are now available for children age 4/entering kindergarten.
- Nature camps for those entering 5th-8th grades include special field trip to places such as Junior Nature Camp at Camp Giscowheco, Wetzel’s cave and more.
- Special combo camps allow children to experience art and dance at a discounted rate.
- Scholarships are available to assist families in taking advantage of these fun and educational programs.

Orchard Park Day Camp, Wheeling
When: Starts June 6 and goes until the day before Ohio County Schools start in August; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Age: 5-12
The camp be broken down into two age groups, ages 5-8 and 9-12. There will be many themes and activities throughout the summer. Children will be able to choose from a variety of clubs ranging from science to the climbing wall. Participating children receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack during the day. Enrollment is limited to full-time children, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis until maximum enrollment is reached. For information, call Christine Sobutka, 304-233-2367.

Wheeling Park Day Camp
When: June 9-Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (before and after care available) or 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for preschool
Age: 4-12
Cost: Varies
Activities include swimming, theme weeks, songs, arts and crafts, paddle boats, miniature golf and more. For information, call 304-243-4085 or www.wheeling-park.com

SCIENCE AND MATH CAMPS

Power Robotics Weeklong Robotics Camp
Center for Educational Technologies, Wheeling Jesuit University
Age: Entering grades 5-8
Cost: $250 (includes a space mission T-shirt and all-you-can-eat lunch daily)
When: June 23-27, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In Power Robotics, campers use computers and LEGO robots to solve mission challenges involving different sources of electricity and power. They also experience reduced gravity in the Wheeling Jesuit University pool and participate in a simulated space mission at the Challenger Learning Center. For information, contact Meri Cummings at 304-243-2499 or meri@cet.edu.

“Return to the Moon” Space Explorers Day Camp
Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University
Age: Entering grades 4-7
Cost: $30
When: Single-day camps on June 19, 23, 25, 27; July 1, 29, 31; Aug. 4 and 6; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campers will enjoy a day of nonstop excitement as they journey to the moon to explore the dusty lunar surface, launch a probe and establish a permanent lunar base. Campers will conduct vital scientific experiments, experience unique hands-on activities and make new friends. For information, call 304-243-8740 or e-mail summercamp@cet.edu.

“Cosmic Kids” Space Explorers Day Camp
Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University
Age: Entering grades 1-3
When: Single-day camps on June 30, July 29 and Aug. 6; 9-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $15
Campers will explore the wonders of the universe and discover what makes each planet special and why Earth stands apart from the rest. Campers will blast off for a day filled with excitement, fun and make-and-take activities while they make new friends and enjoy the adventure of learning about space. For information, call 304-243-8740 or e-mail summercamp@cet.edu.

Robotics Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: June 9-11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Age: Entering 6th-9th grade
Cost: $90 with snacks and lunch provided
Investigate the emerging science of robotics through activities and research. Learn programming with LEGO Firestorm kits and more. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org.

Nanotechnology Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: June 26-27, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Age: Entering 6th-9th grade
Cost: $60 with snacks and lunch provided
Grade-level appropriate activities in the area of nanoscale science and engineering will introduce this exciting field to young scientists. Activities will include modeling the nanoscale, molecule building, atomic force microscope simulation, nanofibers, nanotubes and more. New activities this year. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org.

GEMS (Girls Enjoying Math and Science) Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: June 30 and July 1, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Age: Girls entering grades 5-8
Cost: $60 with snacks and lunch provided
Learn and have fun at the same time with other girls who love science. Join an all-female staff with activities and experiments in many areas of science. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org

Moon and Mars Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: July 10-11, 1-9:30 p.m.
Where: Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg
Age: Entering grades 3-7 Cost: $60 (includes snacks, cookout supper, pool and mini-golf admission, and materials)
Rocket building, gravity simulation and planet activities will be only part of the fun-filled activities. The camp will conclude each evening with a family starwatch. New activities for return campers. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org

Fun With Chemistry Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: July 29-30, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Age: Entering grades 2-7
Cost: $60 with snacks and lunch provided
Grade-level appropriate activities will be explored to engage students in the techniques and concepts of chemistry. All new activities this year. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org

Fun With Physics Camp
West Liberty State College-SMART Center, Wheeling
When: August 19-20, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Age: Entering grades 2-7
Cost: $60 with snacks and lunch provided
Grade-level appropriate activities in a variety of physics concepts will be explored. Interact with the science center’s exhibits and build a physics toy. New activities this year. For information, call 304-277-2308, www.smartcenter.org

SPORTS CAMPS

Junior Tennis Camp
Oglebay Park, Wheeling
When: June 9-11, July 14-17, July 21-24, Aug. 4-1, Aug. 11-14
Under the direction of tennis pro Marc S. White. For information, call 304-243-4039

Ohio University Eastern Campus Panther Basketball School
When: July 7-July 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., except noon dismissal Friday
Age: Grades 3-9
Cost: $140
Each camper will receive a T-shirt, individual instruction, individual and team competition and more. Lunch provided Monday-Thursday. For information, call E. J. Schodzinski, 740-699-2503 or 740-695-7093.

Ohio University Eastern Campus Mini Hoops
When: July 14-July 17, 9am-noon daily
Age: K-2nd grade
Cost: $70
Camp is open to boys and girls. All campers will receive a T-shirt, individual instruction and competition and creative camp lectures. For information, call E. J. Schodzinski, 740-699-2503 or 740-695-7093.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

The Wilds
Cumberland, Ohio
Family camps, WildeCamp weeklong camps for ages 8-19, working camps for budding naturalists, and more. For information, visit www.thewilds.org, e-mail reservations@thewilds.org, or call 740-638-5030, ext. 2286.