Kids Camps & Activities Summer 2011

[Teresa]

There are so many wonderful activities for children in our area during the summer months. We are starting to see more and more camps, recreational activities, fun classes - with a good range of experiences being offered for kids.

Please add any good programs or camps you know about to help us inform SoWal families. Thank you!

 

[Teresa]

City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center at the Indian Temple Mount Museum

Archaeology Kids
June 13-15, and June 20-22
Museum Summer Camp
Three Exciting Days!

Students going into the third through sixth grades
are invited to come have summer fun at the Indian
Temple Mound Museum. Explore archaeology in a
museum setting at a real archaeological site!


also:
Archeology Kids Advanced Museum Summer Camp
July 11-13

Students going into the third grade (and above) are
invited to come have summer fun at the Indian
Temple Mound Museum. Explore archaeology in a
museum setting at a real archaeological site!

Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center website

 

[GoodWitch58]

How about children's swimming lessons in South Walton? anyone know?

 

[Teresa]

How about children's swimming lessons in South Walton? anyone know?

Yes! I'm waiting on details from Panama City Swim Team's summer program called Summer Splashes at Frank Brown Park (Panama City Beach) - swimming lessons for all age kids, and swim team for more advanced kid swimmers. It is an outstanding program. We have had the opportunity to participate for several years and we love it! We had an article on the home page last summer:

Panama City Swim Team Fun Meet - Photos | SoWal.com - Guide For The Beaches Of South Walton & Scenic 30A

Frank Brown Park is located on Hwy 98 on the left just before Pier Park. To have swimming lessons, swim teams, and fun meets conducted by Panama City Swim Team (PCST) coaches and swimmers - is really fantastic for teaching swimming in the best possible way (learning and practicing skills over time, not a sink or swim crash course). The Aquatic Center at Frank Brown Park is very nice with Olympic pool. The PCST is based out of Gulf Coast Community College and have practices (older kids/swim team) and meets there as well.

Panama City Swim Team website

There are other swim instructors in the SoWal area such as The Mermaid Sea - Sherrie and Christine - they are excellent instructors who conduct one on one sessions with young children.

 

[Teresa]

How about children's swimming lessons in South Walton? anyone know?

Hi Glenda - please see info on Summer Splashes swim program offered at Frank Brown Park:
Summer Splashes Info, Registration, etc.

 

[Teresa]

Summer Safari Camp in Seagrove Beach - two sessions in July 2011

TESLA offers Summer Safari Camp originally offered at the University of Florida right here in SoWal!

TESLA

 

[beachmouse]

Summer camp at the Gulfarium

http://www.gulfarium.com/education.html

Summer Camp 2011 activities include:
Dolphin Meet And Greet
Stingray Feeding
Behind The Scenes Tour
Trainer Talks
Shows
Pier Walk
Art
Music
Swimming
Beach Games

 

[Teresa]

Art Extravaganza Summer Camp at South Walton Montessori Academy

Art Extravaganza

June 13th-17th, 2011​

Mission Statement: To provide in-depth art instruction to students ages 4-9 in Walton County.

Students are invited to come explore the world of art with Ms. Kim and Ms. Carol. We will investigate our favorite artists, both on an international and local level. Get ready to learn about exciting design concepts as we get to know famous artists such as Kandinsky, O’Keefe, Picasso, Chagall, Giacometti, Pollack, as well as, local artists such as Woodie Long, Justin Gaffrey, and Franco Jackson. Students will complete two projects per day, creating masterpieces based upon the techniques of the artists that we study. This will definitely be a fun, hands-on camp that your child will not want to miss!

We will only accept a maximum of 20 students and this camp is available to students that do not attend SWMA. Feel free to bring a friend! Come prepared to get messy!!! We will provide a snack, but students should bring a lunch every day.

The cost of the camp is $275, plus a $20 supply fee, and the hours of the camp are from 9 am to 2 pm. A 50% deposit to hold your child’s space is due on June 1st, 2011. Please make checks payable to either Kim or Carol. Sibling discount will be $500 for 2 children. (Save $90!) If you have 3 or more children, please talk to Kim or Carol for pricing.

Please contact Kim or Carol with any questions regarding payment options or any other concerns.

Thanks and we look forward a great week of art creation!
Kim Clauson- 850-585-6894 or kimclaw@gmail.com
Carol Gagliardi- 850-543-3387 or cjg1170@yahoo.com


see Art Extravaganza thread
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[Teresa]

Latin American Art, Music, Soccer, & Language Camp at South Walton Montessori School

The Art, Music, Soccer, and Language of Latin America 2011
June 6th-10th, 2011​

Mission Statement: To provide in-depth Spanish instruction to students ages 6-10 in Walton County.

Students are encouraged to learn about different parts of the world as we explore the art, music, soccer, and language of Latin America with Ms. Kim and Mr. Eliot. Kim Clauson is the Primary Assistant Teacher at South Walton Montessori Academy and Eliot Valadares is the Spanish teacher at Seaside Middle School.

Eliot will provide individual and group Spanish lessons with the students. Many of the lessons will include Montessori language works and games. We will also read popular children’s books in Spanish and listen to music from various regions throughout Central and South America. We will practice our soccer skills and play Spanish outdoor games throughout the day.

We will investigate our favorite Latin American artists each day. The artists that we will study include Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, Amelia Pelaez, Xul Solar, Wifredo Lam, Emilio Pettoruti, Tarsila do Amaral, Joaquin Torres-Garcia, Frida Kahlo, and Fernando Botero. Students will complete one or more art projects per day, creating masterpieces based upon the techniques of the artists that we studied. We will also work together to complete a small peace mural!

We will only accept a maximum of 20 students and this camp is available to students that do not attend SWMA. Feel free to bring a friend! Come prepared to get messy!!! We will provide a snack, but students should bring a lunch every day.

The cost of the camp is $275, plus a $20 supply fee, and the hours of the camp are from 9 am to 2 pm. A 50% deposit to hold your child’s space is due on June 1st, 2011. Please make checks payable to either Kim or Eliot.

Please contact Kim or Eliot with any questions regarding payment options or any other concerns.

Thanks!
Kim Clauson- 850-585-6894 or kimclaw@gmail.com
Eliot Valadares- 850-766-0148 or eliotsv@gmail.com

 

[Teresa]

abrakadoodle Travel Camp at Destin Commons Studio